Setting My New Shop Up (Formerly Shop Build Progress)

[sancho57]

Oh yea, once I get the cert of occupancy,

Im going to be adding a whole lot of outlets,

I need toadd some 220v outlets to

 

[peter halle]

I agree that tons of outlets are GREAT.  But they may come at a cost.  I am not an electrician but I believe that there are limits on the number of receptacles on a circuit.  More might mean more circuits.  More circuits might overload panel boxes and equal supplemental boxes - or even worse cost wise.  Evaluate your realistic needs and don't shoot the moon unless you are prepared to open the wallet so to speak.

Peter

 

[sancho57]

Thanks Peter but no worries I got a 100amp panel in the shop  [wink]

 

[Alanbach]

Based on how your shop building is treated under your local code are the convenience plugs required to be GFCI? In my area if it built under codes for a garage then GFCI would be required.

 

[sancho57]

Sorry Alan just saw your post, yes they have to be GFCI protected.

Well they installed the lath in prep for the stucco, painter just came to paint the fascia contractor told me its eaiser and theyll do a better job if they paint before the roof is installed, going to stack the roof either later today or next week. Its starting to look like shop....

 

[CeeJay]

On the power points, when I built mine I put in more than I thought I would ever need which was 14 in a 6m x 4m shop, plus two roof mounted for the table saw and thicknesser.

Anyway 3 years later I just got the sparky back in to fit another 4....

So my advice whatever your original plan, add 20%.

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[six-point socket II]

Very nice, coming together great!

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[sancho57]

Roofers installed the felt and flashing etc Stack the tile Sat

They came today to install the tile.

Photos to follow

 

[dltflt]

How long are they planning on letting the tile sit before installing.

 

[sancho57]

A couple of weeks. Theyll finish stacking tomorrow then framing inspection Wens

 

[Bob D.]

A couple of weeks. Theyll finish stacking tomorrow then framing inspection Wens

Not being familiar with tile roofs I'll ask a dumb question.

Why do you need to let the tiles set for a couple weeks before installation.

These are clay tiles which have been fired right?

 

[sancho57]

Believe they are heavy not sure of the type of material. Maybe some sort of ceramic dont know exactly.

But we set the tiles on the roof to help the framing settle under the weight.

This helps prevent the stucco from cracking from the structure settling. I see it all the time here in new construction.

Lots of it going on here. So Ive seen it a lot. Didnt know why until the contractor explained it to me.

 

[RustE]

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But we set the tiles on the roof to help the framing settle under the weight.

This helps prevent the stucco from cracking from the structure settling. I see it all the time here in new construction.
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Wouldn’t doing the entire roof before the stucco accomplish the same?  Or are the stacks placed to make the settling occur sooner?

 

[sancho57]

Not exactly sure why they do it that way. Maybe because after they stack the roof they usually will have the framing inspection done.

 

[Vondawg]

Exciting stuff! I remember the posts/work you did from that small basement looking shop you had across the pond....I knew you’d keep us in updates and I thank you.

 

[sancho57]

[member=63201]RustE[/member]

Ok I had a chat with the GC and axed him why they didnt just tile the roof. He said  they could but usually they will call for framing inspection after the framing settles a bit and if it doesnt pass inspection and have to make corrections then they might have to  tear the tiles out repair and retile.

 

[sancho57]

[member=41086]Vondawg[/member]

yah that was a cracker box sized shop. This is going to give me some elbow room when it gets done. Ive been kicking some ideas around. Once the roll up door gets installed then I can start moving in as I can lock the tools up.

Im getting excited about this more and more

 

[DeformedTree]

I would think like any roof job, having material delivered directly to roof saves effort. No one wants to have to hull them up there manually. Plus it's a place to store them verses the ground where something could happen to them.

 

[Bob D.]

I would think like any roof job, having material delivered directly to roof saves effort. No one wants to have to hull them up there manually. Plus it's a place to store them verses the ground where something could happen to them.

Good point, also loading the structure prior to framing inspection makes sense.
There are few tile roofs if any around here.
You will find slate roofs on older homes but not tile.

I geuss with tiles you won't be installing solar panels.

 

[DeformedTree]

There are few tile roofs if any around here.
You will find slate roofs on older homes but not tile.

I geuss with tiles you won't be installing solar panels.

Often tile roofs in other parts of the country are of a flat design that looks similar to slate.  You can put solar over them too, never have to worry about replacing the shingles under them like you do with fiberglass.

Tile and Concrete roof tiles have moments of popularity as they last very long times, but metal is clearly now the go to material for a long lasting roof vs fiberglass/asphalt shingles.  But where he is, where tile is normal, i'd say it would be the go to option.

Theses other materials are heavy, builders don't want to build the structures to support them.  Look how many roofs barely support themselves.