Got the north side of the solarium closed up except for the door. I admit that side looks a bit shoddy. However, think I'll add some tarps on the outside to help seal it better against the wind.
Got up on the roof and did much of the work needed up there. Had to put some downward extensions from the beams. That will keep most of the wind from the north and east out of the solarium, while allowing for air circulation and release of overheated air from the top. But most of the heat will stay in the solarium. Then installed 2x4's across for stability and a place to attach the film.
I can get back up there and attach the film tomorrow evening. After that, the only thing left to the main structure is anchoring some parts of the film at the bottom roof section and closing up the sides where the film hangs down.
I can reconfigure the north wall at some pint to make it more attractive. For the moment, I'm just trying to get it closed up while reining in expenses.
Feeling pretty good about the things I've accomplished in the last month. Insulation, the porch and ramp, the solarium. All of them need final steps but the major portion of each is done. I should have all of them done in the next two weeks. Oh, and the shelf for the pantry. Which is done, though I haven't put it to use yet. All of these are projects I had been planning for years but couldn't complete because of finances and/or schedule.
I'm really happy to be getting my energy back. Not like in my 20's or anything but that was way beyond normal. But even now my energy level is typically above normal for my age range. Though I really need to get more exercise once I get most of these major projects out of the way.
Got up on the roof and did much of the work needed up there. Had to put some downward extensions from the beams. That will keep most of the wind from the north and east out of the solarium, while allowing for air circulation and release of overheated air from the top. But most of the heat will stay in the solarium. Then installed 2x4's across for stability and a place to attach the film.
I can get back up there and attach the film tomorrow evening. After that, the only thing left to the main structure is anchoring some parts of the film at the bottom roof section and closing up the sides where the film hangs down.
I can reconfigure the north wall at some pint to make it more attractive. For the moment, I'm just trying to get it closed up while reining in expenses.
Feeling pretty good about the things I've accomplished in the last month. Insulation, the porch and ramp, the solarium. All of them need final steps but the major portion of each is done. I should have all of them done in the next two weeks. Oh, and the shelf for the pantry. Which is done, though I haven't put it to use yet. All of these are projects I had been planning for years but couldn't complete because of finances and/or schedule.
I'm really happy to be getting my energy back. Not like in my 20's or anything but that was way beyond normal. But even now my energy level is typically above normal for my age range. Though I really need to get more exercise once I get most of these major projects out of the way.
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