are there seismic issues with all those posts? If so Id hate to see the hardware budget!

 

They don't even attach them to the ground. They use plywood gussets though. The floor diaphragm is stout with 1 1/8 ply, and everything is anchored normally at the perimeter.

 

Starting this 40x36 garage today. I'm jealous and need one!

 

9th Street, Brooklyn NY

Busy place.

 

Just a little job we started wed.

We square cut rafter tails to match existing house...::not a fan

 

hotel, that we have been working on... all the interior walls shown are shear walls

 

How many sqft?

 

right around 11,000, its pretty small for a hotel. Its really complex though, the roof is conventionally framed and has live valleys all over the place..... i'll try to post some more pics as we go

 

 

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It's stuff like this where I show my wife the pictures and say "Construction can be sexy"

 

That is nice.. Good work Ben

 

Thanks! Lots of pride in this one. This serves as a poolside shade area.

It was slightly challenging due to the dimensions being 10'6 x 11'6. Not sure if you can see from the pics but the valleys are off the corners. One gable is a 13 and the other is a12. I hope the clear redwood withstands the elements and time. I have been hearing stories lately about how redwood is failing and rotting.

As for "water management", I am sure ice guard will be used in the valleys if that is what you are speaking of.

 

Is there going to be any kind of water management for the valleys?

 

No water management. Doing such would taint the structure, but I'm just the framer.

 

From Last Year!

 

From Last Year!

You took second picture that before straightening the wall right?


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Office for a lawyer I just did. Basically gut the space and make three office and a kitchen. Bathroom was already there.

 

This is the finished pic. I did all the drywall and paint too. Subbed the electric and plumber.

 

Some pics from my personal house I just started.

 

Spotted these driving today. Almost completely clear, at least 16x16 and I think 44' long. Overhang the deck front and back. I wonder how much these go for these days?

Edit, google tells me these flatbeds are probably 45, 48 or 53' long.

 

Porch beam beam built into wall before standing

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Oh man, I haven't seen anyone using those jacks in years, reminds me of my older days framing.

 

That's a high porch ceiling

 

Sorry, guess I shouldve said upper/balcony.

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We've stood 56' x 8' with 2 jacks before, and 76' x 16' 6" with the lift is the record:thumbup:

 

Wacko ;-)
I'd try too though... lol

 

76' x 16' 6" with the lift is the record:thumbup:

Wow

do you have outriggers?

I've done a few big ones with the lull that I used to have but not that long.

At that height a wind could get scary

 

Absolutely wind still. We used to build shops a lot more than now, and we'd fab all the walls with sheathing. Then build a Truss section on top of that. Wait for a calm day and slam it up in one day with the metal on the roof. And no, no outriggers. I'm also pretty sure I'd never do that again. Too many uncontrollable variables there. Now we're swamped with homes anyways.

 

Just wrapped this up today

 

Nicely done, all 2x4 exterior walls?

 

My latest wall lifting technique. I make a 16 foot long 2x4 "L", loop the straps through that, and then timberlock it to the face of the wall. Keeps the wall from bowing, keeps the straps from sliding, and no need to bust holes through the wall. Easy on, easy off, and reusable.

 

Warren I like this idea! I've always cut holes in the wall to use my forklift to stand em up

 

If the forklift isn't able to do it, I have a set of protor brand wall jacks we use. Stood up many a gables with, but I still **** my pants every time until the safety hooks grab it. I've never seen these 2x4 style ones. Any pros/cons compared to the protor brand ones I own??

 

Pros: compact, pretty quick to set up, low cost.
Cons: no safety stop, need a ladder after its 2/3rds up, don't work on gables or much over 10'.


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These are the ones we use, if our forklift can't access the area. Note these pics all came from Google images

 

I have never owned any wall jacks. If the lift can't reach it, we either lift it by hand, or if it is too big, we get a crane. While the crane is there, I will find other things for him to do.

 

We're did you purchase those ? Do you use structural screws with them ?

 

Simpson CHC component hoist clip. Uses 3 to 5 3 1/2" sds screws. I bought a box of 50 four years ago and still have most of them. It's the professional way to do it.


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This is what I use every time I need to lift a wall with telehandler or crane. 1/2"x6" eye bolt with 2"x2" plate steel washer. Quick and clean install, easier to remove because it can be done entirely from the inside of the house.

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I was thinking of getting those too, quick and easy. However, sometimes its nice to grab around a header or the top plates on heavy walls.