So many things

I've been working 10 hour days for the last couple of weeks so lots of updates.
 
Finished installing the loft roof installation and most of the main roof.

This allowed me to make progress on the fascia boards.  I started by painting them and drilling a ton of holes for the roof venting.  I could have bought plastic vents but it would have cost about $120.  To drill the holes quickly and accurately I made a jig out of a 2x4 on the drill press. I stapled screening on the back side to keep bugs out.

One down, three to go

I put most of the roofing on.  I just have a few pieces left to install but it will keep the rain out.  I used ladders for the loft area but ending up renting scaffolding to do the rest.  It was cheap ($50) and made the job way easier, faster and safer.  My roommate what kind enough to paint my front door for me.

I finished off today by staring on the shower install.  I put 1/8" board behind it to protect the vapour barrier and cut the hole in the floor for the drain.  It's a big shower but it just fits in.

I've also picked up the siding and interior wall covering.  Both need to be painted, so much work to do before I move at the end of the month.

Expenses to date: $20,957

All about the roof

Even though rock wool is less itchy then fiberglass I still hate insulating.  I need the insulation in place before the fascia goes on.  This will allow me to cram extra insulation behind the fascia to make sure I get good coverage.  At this point I wish I had spent more time looking at spray foam.

Because I added the collar ties its taking longer to make all the cuts in the insulation.

I was excited to pick up the metal roofing.  I like the red :)

Expenses to date: $19,197

The detachable eaves

I just finished installing the brackets for the removable eaves.  The next step was to mark the fascia and drill holes.  I ruined the first set of fascia boards and on the next set I decided to mark them in place.

It worked like a charm!  I only had to slightly correct a few holes.  Next stop insulating the roof!

SIPs vs Stick final costs

The total cost of the wall and roof framing, including insulation and vapour barrier, came to $3,458.  This level of completion is similar to what a SIP build would be.  Back in August 2013  I had estimated that a it would be $3,500, which makes me pretty bang on.

I would have liked to have built with SIPs but the $9,000 to $10,000 quotes where way too much money.  Granted I would have been finished the house by now.

All in all I'm happy with my decision to stick build.

Finished doors and windows

My brother had time this weekend to help me finish installing the windows and even the door.  It's finally starting to look better.

As a bonus my roofing has arrived and I'll pick it up later in the week.

Installing more windows

Yesterday I prepped the rest of the window openings for the windows and today my brother came over again to help with the install.  My new view.

I also managed to re-frame the door opening and I'm hoping to get that in soon too.

Installing the windows

Soooo, that door was the right size but my rough opening what out by an inch.  I decided to rip it all out and start over.  I'll try to take another pic tomorrow.

Drilling holes in my window frames.  Does that void the warranty? :-)

My brother came over and helped me install these 5 windows today.  I'm impressed with how it changes the look.

After he left I prepped the loft window openings

Expenses to date: $18,729