Tuesday, October 14, 2008
More roof framing
The main ridge gets a connector piece for the L ridge and valleys. Once again, the Genie Lift comes in handy.The gable headers are also LVLs, along with the ridges and valleys. More strength than what is required, but it makes it easier to finish the ceiling of the bedrooms.
Here's the end of week one.
Here's the end of week one.
# posted by gnome-honey @ 10:59 AM 
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Hello, great narative and series of pictures, thanks. As I understand it your windows are waterproof only to the exent that the stucco against the bare window surface is water tight. Is that correct? I see no mention of seals or caulk or membrane. Are you sure that rough stucco against the window surface is water tight?
thanks K52
thanks K52
The windows are a European design intended to be grouted into place (as are most windows in masonry construction in Europe). Unlike most vinyl windows, when the nail fin is removed they are not just a smooth surface. These windows have several additional "little fins" about 1/4". The windows are then grouted and the grout fills these ridges. It wouldn't hold water like an aquarium, or maybe even 100 mph driving rain, but for all practical purposes they are water tight.
And if not . . . water would leak under the window, where it would sit on the cement sill. Or if driven inside by pressure, water could reach tile and grout. There is no wood in my walls. There is no fiberglass insulation in the walls. There's nothing for water to soak into, rot, or damage if it got in.
Mark
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And if not . . . water would leak under the window, where it would sit on the cement sill. Or if driven inside by pressure, water could reach tile and grout. There is no wood in my walls. There is no fiberglass insulation in the walls. There's nothing for water to soak into, rot, or damage if it got in.
Mark
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