The 20' x 4' SIPs were a breeze to lift onto the roof with the Bobcat and the fork attachment. They were not really that heavy and now that they are up we can slide them around easily. We will not screw them down until the side SIPs are installed so we can get them in exactly the right position.
The temperature outside was about 100 degrees and it was previuosly a nasty thing to be inside one of the containers without a fan. Now it is almost pleasant. The temperature insude has dropped by at least 15 degrees if not more. I can't imagine how great it will be when the SIPs are on the sides too. After much discussion, we are leaving the container exposed in the center porch but covering it on the ouside. The SIPs will have a skin of dark bronze Galvalume. The roof is going to be basically flat with only a slight pitch. The only reason it needs to drain is to protect the SIPs and the center porch. It almost NEVER rains enough at one time to create pooling water that will last long enough to do damage. We will do a test on the drainage prior to deciding exactly how much pitch is necessary while still maintaining a roof deck and flat surface for later expansion. More about that later..
I have recruited 3 MEN MEN MEN to do a three day work trip. I expect that we can get most of it knocked out then. I have actually installed most of the joists over the center porch but I forgot to take my camera. Expect to see major progress when I post the work from the week of July 17th.
Ok- bye- I am going to New York for 4 days to get away from the heat and the soggy t-shirts. Perhaps a little bit of civilized living will insipre me to finish this thing. Of course my mind is already twirling over the possibilities for the next project. I am consumed with building a container nation because it has been so easy and fast but perhaps that can wait until the winter. Your suggestions for recreational activities to keep me busy in the fall are welcome provided they do not include sweating or being dirty.
Bless-
Off to shop at Barneys and Bergdorf's and dine at Kai and Atelier with my great friends Sandy and Keller.
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