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Notice you didnt use straps/brackets/hangers on the foundation. Did you just toe the beams and joists? Nails or screws?
Personally, I like the structural screws for the small projects like blinds/cabins. They are a tad pricier, but cheaper than nails/straps and are easy to install using an electric driver.
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Originally posted by SwampRabbit View PostNotice you didnt use straps/brackets/hangers on the foundation. Did you just toe the beams and joists? Nails or screws?
Personally, I like the structural screws for the small projects like blinds/cabins. They are a tad pricier, but cheaper than nails/straps and are easy to install using an electric driver.
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Originally posted by Antlers86 View PostToe screwed together. The outside OSB will overlap both when I get to that point and basically make it Hurricane proof. It will be a 1' overlap and join everything together. Very sturdy structure in the end.
(BTW, not judging... people been building country homes for centuries with less)
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Originally posted by SwampRabbit View PostSo essentially wood block strapping at the rim connections to the beam/beam ends. But just toed for the inside beam/joist and beam/piers.
(BTW, not judging... people been building country homes for centuries with less)
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There are so many ways to do things now. I try not to cut corners but I'm sure I will in some builders eyes along the way of this build.
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Originally posted by Antlers86 View PostCorrect. I'm no pro. Lol... I had a book when I built mine and just followed instructions. It was a basic contractor building book that showed how to do it all. I have passed it down to another member here and don't have it. Definitely a good source for big projects.
There are so many ways to do things now. I try not to cut corners but I'm sure I will in some builders eyes along the way of this build.
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Originally posted by SwampRabbit View PostThere literally a hundred ways to build things. I just like seeing the different approaches.
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Part of me wants to start framing now. I just have too much to do on the side of this that needs to get done. Ready to see it take shape!
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Originally posted by Antlers86 View PostI know what you mean.
Part of me wants to start framing now. I just have too much to do on the side of this that needs to get done. Ready to see it take shape!
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Originally posted by Antlers86 View PostCorrect. I'm no pro. Lol... I had a book when I built mine and just followed instructions. It was a basic contractor building book that showed how to do it all. I have passed it down to another member here and don't have it. Definitely a good source for big projects.
There are so many ways to do things now. I try not to cut corners but I'm sure I will in some builders eyes along the way of this build.
Can you share the book title you used to build your first house?
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Originally posted by Antlers86 View PostNo big updates this week or next. I did get the plastic cover on today in case any rain or whatever you call that stuff comes in the next 10 days. Will start framing later next week. Until then I plan to spend some much needed time with the family!
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