Brew Hut Raising Weekend - 4/25

[sigmund]

Only because you will be brewing out there, but also as an additional bit of insulation, you may want to consider 5/8" fire rated sheetrock. Just in case.

 

[EdWort]

Only because you will be brewing out there, but also as an additional bit of insulation, you may want to consider 5/8" fire rated sheetrock. Just in case.

Is that fireproof? I was thinking about some kind of shielding for the walls from the brew rig. Perhaps some flashing tacked to the wall at the burner height.

 

[EdWort]

I picked up my rigid insulation boards. Should be enough to do the inside along with batting between the studs.

 

[springer]

Only because you will be brewing out there, but also as an additional bit of insulation, you may want to consider 5/8" fire rated sheetrock. Just in case.

Is that fireproof? I was thinking about some kind of shielding for the walls from the brew rig. Perhaps some flashing tacked to the wall at the burner height.

Its not fireproof just more resistant to fire than 1/2. Around here you have to use it in a built in or attached garage.

If you want to add some shielding just take anything non combustible like tile board or metal and attach it to the wall with an airspace of about 1 inch between it and the sheetrock. Any thing can be used to shim the fire shield away I have done it with the little metal sleeves/bushings that HD sells in the hardware dept and some long screws. You just need air movement behind the shield

 

[EdWort]

Any thing can be used to shim the fire shield away I have done it with the little metal sleeves/bushings that HD sells in the hardware dept and some long screws. You just need air movement behind the shield

Sweet! I'll be adding a metal shield that way then. Thanks for the tip.

 

[springer]

And it needs to be at least 2-3 inches off the floor so the cold air will rise from the bottom .

 

[EdWort]

I'm curious about the space in the rafters. Will it all be insulated or are you planning on using any of it for storage?

I'll have an access panel to it, but I doubt I will store anything up there. It will be hotter than hot. I will insulate it big time.

 

[TexLaw]

Wow! That is fantastic! Are you sure you had enough tall guys on the job, though? I would have felt like a first grader at the senior prom if I were around there.


TL

 

[EdWort]

Show what's the plan for this weekend?

so this weekend, I'll be working on....

Finishing the OSB siding.
Putting on a Tyveck Wrap
Putting on the Smart Panel siding
Putting on the soffit with soffit vents.
Install breaker box
Install electrical outlets and temporary lighting.

Then begins the fun stuff with the roof, like facia, metal drip edge, felt paper, starter shingles, ridge vent, then shingles. I have a roofer in the neighborhood who I think will help me there.

 

[EdWort]

Wow! That is fantastic! Are you sure you had enough tall guys on the job, though? I would have felt like a first grader at the senior prom if I were around there.

Thanks, folks of all sizes come in handy on a project like this. I felt small around Rafter Man.

 

[nathan]

My dad and brother and I built the homes my parents live in. He had the outer 2x6 wall framing and also an inner set of framing that had the studs staggered at opposing intervals to the outer wall. The walls ended up being about a foot thick with the outer sheathing and the inner sheetrock. It was easy to insulate, and the inner wall held in the insulation for the outer wall nicely on it's own. I don't know if it's in the cards for you, but the dual wall thing also helps prevent the heat transfer via the studs.

I hope you have a great weekend with lots of progress!

 

[PeteOz77]

I took a construction trades class in high school and spent 2 hours a day building a house from the foundation up. We completed every single aspect of the house, then had things like electrical and plumbing inspected. It was great fun! The house we built was "Super Insulated" it had 12" wall cavities as well, with Tyvek wrap on the outside, 2 layes of batts in the walls, and 24" of blowin insulation in the attic. Biggest issue with this house was venting it to the outside, as it was airtight.

 

[EdWort]

Whoo Hoo, WiFi works in the Brewhaus. I'm typing this while in there. Not much of a signal, but that can be fixed.

 

[FSR402]

I'll have an access panel to it, but I doubt I will store anything up there. It will be hotter than hot. I will insulate it big time.

Sounds like a good place to dry your hops.

 

[BigKahuna]

Ed, you're becoming a household name in my family with all your cool stuff and recipes I'm always sharing with them

That is fantastic!

SWMBO just found out today that I didn't actually know you in person. The way I talk about things "Ed Said" this and "Ed Did" That....It wasn't until she asked if we could go see the Brew Haus this weekend that she realized that you live 800 miles away, and we've never met.

Guess I should get a bit of a life.

 

[FSR402]

Guess I should get a bit of a life.

Or a plane ticket..

 

[Nwcw2001]

It wasn't until she asked if we could go see the Brew Haus this weekend that she realized that you live 800 miles away, and we've never met.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[kappclark]

I have a few neighbors here who are excellent builders ... I an inspired by your story, and please post plans when you can ... 12 x 20 does it for me ! Will you do your lagering etc out there ? You needed electric also, right ? Be sure to let us see the final product !

 

[IrregularPulse]

Can't wait to see the pic updates from this weekend. I got 2 kegs today and cut the tops out and was happy with that! I can't imagine the satisfaction you're getting out of building a brew haus!

 

[EdWort]

Today, my neighbor came by late this morning to help out for a few hours. Check this guy out Yuri. Talking about hanging on the edge.

We finished putting up all the OSB siding all around. One of my Shed Books mentioned about putting roofing paper around the corners, so we did that too.

After we got the OSB siding up and finished attaching all the rafter hurricane tie downs, we started with the TyVek sheeting.

 

[EdWort]

That pretty much wrapped it up for today.

From this angle, you can see what 20 feet long looks like with a 6 foot porch.

And from this angle, you can see what 12 feet wide looks like. With the roof overhang on the sides, it pushes it to just past 14 feet wide.

I hope to get the final siding on tomorrow.

 

[PeteOz77]

Ed:

You put the Tyvek on upsaide down.... you reckon it's still gonna work?

 

[EdWort]

Ed:

You put the Tyvek on upsaide down.... you reckon it's still gonna work?

I put that on that way specifically for you guys down under, so you could read it properly. Good Catch. :cross:

 

[BigKahuna]

I put that on that way specifically for you guys down under, so you could read it properly.

Ed Wort:
Brewer, Apfelwein Originator, Mentor, and International Humanitarian.

Ed...You are so thoughtful sometimes!

 

[EdWort]

Ed Wort:
Brewer, Apfelwein Originator, Mentor, and International Humanitarian.

Thanks. Don't forget Global Warming Skeptic .

 

[Sea]

Thanks. Don't forget Global Warming Skeptic .

And, I'm guessing Permit-less Builder?

 

[EdWort]

And, I'm guessing Permit-less Builder?

Not needed on my 4+ acres. Good think my deed restrictions are only 2 pages long.

 

[PeteOz77]

I put that on that way specifically for you guys down under, so you could read it properly. Good Catch. :cross:

Wow! Ever so thoughtful of you Ed! You need to get down here some time, and I'll buy you a brew or thirty.

 

[EdWort]

Wow! Ever so thoughtful of you Ed! You need to get down here some time, and I'll buy you a brew or thirty.

I figured folks from the southern hemisphere wouldn't want to turn it right side up to read it.

I do hope to make it down under some time near the end of the year.

 

[Melana]

Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.