AZ ranch

[BoFuller]

We got half of the roof coveted with T&G.

 

[BoFuller]

Covered, not coveted!

 

[timster2]

You covered I coveted :laughing:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I'm laughing too!

 

[BoFuller]

We got one gable end framed this morning. Can't do the other one until we get our last 5 rafters.

 

[MotorSeven]

Once under roof are you going to sandblast or pressure wash off the logs? I have done both and prefer pressure washing with bleach water.

 

[BoFuller]

Once under roof are you going to sandblast or pressure wash off the logs? I have done both and prefer pressure washing with bleach water.

Thought about both. Haven't decided. I think I would prefer pressure washing but don't want all that water going down onto the floor. I could sandblast the inside and pressure wash the outside. Then again, I've heard that the sandblasting really chews up the wood. I might just do nothing. Need more input.

 

[amstaff]

You should look into corn cob media blasting... doesn't chew up the logs, and no water to deal with

 

[BoFuller]

You should look into corn cob media blasting... doesn't chew up the logs, and no water to deal with

I'll check it out. Thanks!

 

[MotorSeven]

Sand blasting does not chew up the wood unless the operator gets the nozzle too close or holds it in one place too long. Sand blasting is expensive, messy and requires a moon suit and mask/filtered air.

Pressure washing won't hurt anything, it is no different than your structure getting rained on before it's finished. It's cheap and really messy and does almost as good a job as sand. I have not used Media yet, but like Amstaff says it is a great alternative.

If you do nothing(which is fine) your logs will have that patina on them forever. Only you or Mrs Bo can make that call. I chose to wash mine because of all the dirt/debris/marks/uneven patina(greying) on the logs.

Here is a before and after pressure washed railing log:

 

[MotorSeven]

And a load done:

 

[Beltman60]

BO
I would just hire it out to Motor7
hes got it down

 

[MotorSeven]

Ha..that's funny, I will be near Prescott next month...riding the bike out there. AZ in july on a bike...I have lost my mind...

 

[MoKelly]

Ha..that's funny, I will be near Prescott next month...riding the bike out there. AZ in july on a bike...I have lost my mind...

Well, at least wear a hat.:laughing:

MoKelly

 

[BoFuller]

Ha..that's funny, I will be near Prescott next month...riding the bike out there. AZ in july on a bike...I have lost my mind...

I park mine from June until the end of September. Too hot!

 

[BoFuller]

No updates on the build for a few days. We made a trip over to CA to see my newest grandson. He's two weeks old today.

 

[linanddave]

Have not been on for awhile, so just took a look at the logs being stacked and the work on the roof. Good job.
Real happy to see you finally making that kind of progress. I also suggest the corn media for cleaning the logs, just my opinion.
Keep those pictures coming.

 

[BoFuller]

Got both sides covered with T&G now, plus we ran some electrical wire for ceiling fans before we buttoned it up.
Tomorrow we start on second floor ledger board.

 

[BoFuller]

We got the ledger boards up,





And then got in 4 joists b4 calling it a day.

 

[treetopflyer]

Hey Bo...did you have to pre-drill those lags for the ledger board?