Chevrolet Chevelle Forums - Dead dog tired..making progress

Chevrolet Chevelle Forums (http://chevelleforum.net/index.php)

- Off Topic (http://chevelleforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=15)

- - Dead dog tired..making progress (http://chevelleforum.net/showthread.php?t=4046)

Looks good, the building methods sure are different down there than they are up here.

I like all the windows ,looks good .

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBeckman (Post 51597)

Looks good, the building methods sure are different down there than they are up here.

I agree, I have never seen it built that way before.

I did a lot of research before I made my final decesion on this type of building. Most people are unaware of this type of structure. Here is a quick read about them if you are interested.

Article:
Post and beam construction is rooted in architectural history as far back as the Roman Empire. In fact, Stonehenge itself is a post and beam structure. So are the interiors of both Egyptian and Greek temples. Most of these historical structures were constructed using stone post and beams. Over time, wooden beams began replacing the stone because wood required fewer supports which allowed for larger interior spaces without interruption.

Post and beam construction is the simplest example of load and support construction – two upright columns or posts supporting a horizontal rafter or beam. This type of construction is the basis of all structural openings from doors to windows, from ceilings to roofs.

While surviving as one of the simplest forms of lad and support construction, the post and beam system has undergone recognizable changes over time without veering far from the original concept. The most obvious change is in material. From stone to wood, wood to metal, metal to reinforced concrete and back again, the materials for building have gotten stronger, and for the most part, lighter over time.

Post material must be strong in compression and be able to support its load without buckling. Both wood and metal have proven excellent for this job. The beam, in turn, must bear the weight of the load that rests upon it whether it is a floor ceiling or roof. Steel and wood have far outperformed stone in this position due to their strength in bending. This bow-strength allows for much greater spans which in turn allow for larger openings. Modern construction has taken great advantage of this property of wood enabling construction of buildings of varying shape, size, and length.
Much modern construction in both steel and concrete is based on the post and beam system as well. This includes most modern skyscrapers across the world. The original concept has, however, changed over time. While post and beam used to be two separate pieces, they have now become one single unit allowing for the stressed to be evenly distributed throughout.

This uni-body construction of the original post-and beam unit has led the way towards pre-engineered and prefabricated home panels and units allowing for home construction to occur much more quickly and efficiently.

I like that everything is one level with no steps anywhere ,wish my house was like that .

I like that there are no load bearing internal walls and this way may save money.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBeckman (Post 51609)

I like that there are no load bearing internal walls and this way may save money.

Yep, no load bearing walls. I'm thinking that we'll have open ceilings in the front half of the house. Exposed, boxed trusses, with planking at the roof. It cost me about 25% more to build this way than conventional stick-framed. My brother Doug is a licensed Master carpenter and he carries a Contractors liscense in Michigan and Florida. We had a couple of arguments. He wanted to build it ourselves, stick style. Said we could save a ton of money, but I wanted this style.

Tony weren't you looking for something like this http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4328070592.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBeckman (Post 51616)

Tony weren't you looking for something like this http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4328070592.html

Can't see it Ric. Posting has been deleted.

It was a 1971 Ford 4x4 with a 390 4 speed with creaper first gear that was restored for 10k...it was a sharp truck that I was thinking of having my son go take a look at and possible buying to ship back here. I think I remember you saying you like those old Ford trucks. I did not think it would last long.

Sounds like what I'm looking for . Thanks.

Crew is getting the siding on now. Overhead doors go in tomorrow. I know this build is not to everyones liking, but man, I'm really digging it! Looks too plain for some.

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psd733571c.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5c17f5ab.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psf1f19eb9.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps41c1187e.jpg

It plain looks good to me ,nothing about it I dont like .

I really like it Tony. It will blend in with the trees when they start to turn green. I think it was a wise choice.

A soft purple would be better but greens okay.

J/K, I think it looks great.

Wow ,looks great ,I know you are excited .

With the area it's settting in, it looks right at home there. I like it.

Very cool and very exciting....I bet you can't wait to get down there and get to work yourself. I'm jealous...next winter will be great that you won't have put up this crap anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBeckman (Post 51824)

Very cool and very exciting....I bet you can't wait to get down there and get to work yourself. I'm jealous...next winter will be great that you won't have put up this crap anymore.

I agree, I really like the set up.

Oh yeah, I can't wait for next Wed to get here. The guy left with my van this morning. I have it LOADED with tools and shop stuff. I have a meeting with the Contractor set for Thur to pay him off. That will feel pretty good too. Glad you guys like it. Like I said before, it's been a long time coming.

Very nice ,we all need to invade ,I mean drop in .

Looks amazing. where in florida is it.?

Thanks guys. You can all drop in when I get down there.

It's in Citrus County, 20 miles west of Ocala. Small town of Dunnellon. Pretty deserted land where I'm at.

So do they get hurricanes there? Looks like you are about 80 miles form my daughter in Orlando.

Andrew did some flooding around there, but I don't know if the winds get that far inland to do a lot of damage. The County makes all new builds meet the Florida hurricane standards, so maybe they do. There are flood-level marks on some of the trees that are pretty high. Yep, around 80 miles or so.

Looks like a 3 hour drive up from port charlotte.
Is the big daddy don garlits museam in ocala.
Did you put in a berm for your range.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mestorod70 (Post 51864)

Looks like a 3 hour drive up from port charlotte.
Is the big daddy don garlits museam in ocala.
Did you put in a berm for your range.

Garlits place is in Ocala. I've been there a few times. There is some real cool stuff there. It's just a block or so off I75.

No berm yet, but I have a pretty good sized pile of dirt that I've shot into. After everything is inspected, I'm going to take some of the dirt from the stupid-ass " Engineered Storm water retention berm" and use that.

We got the interior ceilings, walls, all the backing, trays, and plumbing done in two weeks. That was just my brother Doug and I doing everything. When I got down there and saw the stacks and stacks of lumber and all the plumbing supplies, I thought "no way in hell are we going to get this done in two weeks". Surprised myself, being as we are both getting up there in years.

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps51edeadc.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9d1311b2.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psc1929aa8.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ea848d3.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3cdcf25c.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...ps39164a6d.jpg

WOW !!! You are making great progress. I especially love the bathroom sign !!

Great job Tony...that new stint is really working for you.

That's a lot done in two weeks. Looking good.