Building a barndominium

[SirReal63]

I'm going to have closed cell foam sprayed after I'm done with plumbing & electrical. Depending on how expensive it is, I'll either have it all closed cell foam or a layer sprayed directly on the metal and then fiberglass batts.

I would have preferred the spray foam but it was cost prohibitive for a total of 4400 sq ft. I am happy to report that what we did has worked better than I could have hoped for. Our most expensive electric bill has been about $160, that is for the whole property, both buildings and the well pressure pump. I keep the house at 74 degrees too.

 

[joeu235]

I installed the windows. Next up is sheathing the wall one interior wall and then closed cell foam insulation

 

[deezler]

Nicely done. Bummer about the position of that horizontal metal framing member; preventing you from putting the windows any higher.

Did you use tempered/safety glass at least, I hope?

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Nice production. The music makes me think of the late 1940s early 1950s Superman cartoons (my sons love them) .


Superman Cartoons from the 1940's - YouTube

 

[civilian]

Nice production. The music makes me think of the late 1940s early 1950s Superman cartoons (my sons love them) .


Superman Cartoons from the 1940's - YouTube

I would have liked to watch it to the end, but had things to do. Jon

 

[KubotainNH]

I liked the dual camera view, nice job.

 

[jaxs]

I absolutely love seeing young couples build their home. Benefits to their relationship is never-ending.

 

[bindian]

Great going Joe. I'm looking forward to more of your build.
hugs, Brandi

 

[joeu235]

Nicely done. Bummer about the position of that horizontal metal framing member; preventing you from putting the windows any higher.

Did you use tempered/safety glass at least, I hope?

The windows will be about a foot of the floor, just doesn't look like it in the video. No safety glass, I just won't let my 12 year old ride her tricycle upstairs.

 

[joeu235]

I absolutely love seeing young couples build their home. Benefits to their relationship is never-ending.

Thanks for the young couple compliment. We've been married for 22 years.

 

[joeu235]

I finished sheathing the interior wall. Got a quote for 2 inches of closed cell foam over 2400 sq ft of surface area - $5,200.

 

[Rustyiron]

If you really are going to eventually build a "proper house" I'd think hard about the spray foam expense over f/g. It is the best, but considering your future use...? We planned on doing exactly what you are, that was 8 years ago, but our kids are out of the house and the real estate taxes among other things..... we just finished a small 2 story addition, we're staying here:laughing: (just like Eddie's past experience)

 

[EddieWalker]

Fun video!!!

 

[dragoneggs]

Another great video. :thumbsup:

I got a workout just watching. :laughing: Got a tip on using forks and an expanding plank. I have one that came with my little Giant ladder system.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

You missed a spot.

 

[joeu235]

You missed a spot.

Yeah, I was one sheet short.

 

[civilian]

Another great video. :thumbsup:

I got a workout just watching. :laughing: Got a tip on using forks and an expanding plank. I have one that came with my little Giant ladder system.

I like that idea of the forks lifting the sheets and the braces for the plank. Will keep that for future work. Jon

 

[joeu235]

I've been working on plumbing while my wife is installing electrical boxes. Just the parts that have to be done now. Really slow progress compared to framing.

 

[Rustyiron]

Looks like the essential plumbing is in order
After framing, the "big bang" visual progress does seem to slow down but that makes the difference between a barn, and a home :thumbsup:

 

[joeu235]

Insulation !! Finally, I'm so tired of messing with plumbing and electrical.