Been a bit leery about cutting into the steel beast not whole lot you can do to reverse the process, but finally managed to make my first incision. This particular cut will be for attic ventilation, which I think will be much needed took a reading on the steel when it was 70 degrees out, and the steel 117. Come mid June it will be a very nice feature more on that later.
Rooftop view looking west. Some pretty serious rust in two of the corners, but still very solid. Whole roof will get a nice coat of white paint to cool it down.
Looking east. Gingers out there somewhere chasing the Easter Bunny. Thanks for visiting!
Happy Easter!
Wow, you are moving fast! It sure sounds like you know what you're doing! Jeanne was saying that when you cut out the portion for windows, you should save the pieces and use them as shutters on each side of the window, then when you leave, they could be slid over and secured for "storm windows."
ReplyDeleteSeems like I spent more time going to the store and back then building. Tell Jeanne Thank you! Windows are becoming confusing part of the project.
DeleteYour not wasting any time. What is the length of the container? Yes a nice coat of white rubber roofing will help with the heat. Love the view from the top terrace.
ReplyDeleteIf the shrub is trimmed from the bottom will they grow taller? Just so many questions. Anyway so excited to see the progress.
Hey Jo it's 40 ft. Was reading that there's a 50 degree difference between white paint and other colors
DeleteShrub grow taller? Confused about that? Lol
as soon as I can figure out a better way to explain I'll try again about the shub growth lol
DeleteHi, At Wal-Mart s they have the elastic ,spelling, white paint which makes it cooler by 98 percent is $20, on Amazon it's $43. Painted my van top. Huge difference love the view there. Good mood far..HoboJoe
ReplyDeleteThanks Hobo was just looking at that stuff at lowes spendy stuff.
DeleteIs the framing connected to the container?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun project... though I know you may have different thoughts while doing it. :)
Looking forward to watch this all come together for you.
Mitchell
Just a few screws at the bottom. Tried some liquid nails but didn't secure it very well. Once the attics in hoping that'll
Deletesecure it up good.
Have different thoughts by the minute lol
Wow Ryan,
ReplyDeleteYour build out is moving right along.....Keep up the good work : )
Thanks!
DeleteYour right on with the white elastomeric paint for the roof, I used it on my little cargo trailer conversion and I do notice a difference while I run around the desert southwest. Great idea with the vent for the hot air up top.
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I'll be doing some research for the paint not sure how cheap I wanna go don't wanna be up there every year
DeleteWish I was doing what you are.....so nice to homestead! There are several in depth detail vids on utube of people showing step by step how they built theirs. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThink I've watched all of them lol
DeleteHey Nomad, are you the New age home owner now. Looks good what your doing.
ReplyDeleteLol thanks
DeleteVery impressive!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kimbo
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