Well, the solarium survived the first night. Shortly after I got the top finished, it got a little windy and it may have rained last night. I haven't been out to check yet. Just looked out the window to check the integrity. It held with no problems.
I do need to get the sides closed up soon. When winds hit a structure like that, pressure builds inside. That's been one of the biggest problems in the past. Especially with the dogs destroying the lower sections, allowing wind to enter. But the attachment system I installed this time is much more effective. I used staples before, which just tore the plastic when the wind blew hard. Still the sheeting blowing up from inside does more damage than blowing in against the beams.
I did apply silicone caulking to the 1x2's in a zigzag pattern the whole length. Let it dry before attaching for most of them. It remains pliable and forms a traction surface, so the sheeting pulls less at screw attachments.
One thing I had thought of and then forgot to do was painting or applying water sealant to the 1x2's. Oh, well. Can't reach them well enough to do it now. The film is supposed to last up to 4 years. The 1x2's will last that long, just become discolored. After that, I'll have to repeat this process. Be easier because of no posts to set, no sides to install and the foam will still be good. Maybe pay someone to help me or have daughter help me, since she'll be older. Then I will plan and treat the 1x2's in advance.
Once I get the sides in place and all closed up, I'm going to install some outdoor outlets for lighting, fans, etc.
I usually do house cleaning on Sat mornings but letting it slide today. I'm sore. Besides, I've spent so much time outside this week that there's not that much of a mess. Got dishes and most laundry done during the week.
I do need to get the sides closed up soon. When winds hit a structure like that, pressure builds inside. That's been one of the biggest problems in the past. Especially with the dogs destroying the lower sections, allowing wind to enter. But the attachment system I installed this time is much more effective. I used staples before, which just tore the plastic when the wind blew hard. Still the sheeting blowing up from inside does more damage than blowing in against the beams.
I did apply silicone caulking to the 1x2's in a zigzag pattern the whole length. Let it dry before attaching for most of them. It remains pliable and forms a traction surface, so the sheeting pulls less at screw attachments.
One thing I had thought of and then forgot to do was painting or applying water sealant to the 1x2's. Oh, well. Can't reach them well enough to do it now. The film is supposed to last up to 4 years. The 1x2's will last that long, just become discolored. After that, I'll have to repeat this process. Be easier because of no posts to set, no sides to install and the foam will still be good. Maybe pay someone to help me or have daughter help me, since she'll be older. Then I will plan and treat the 1x2's in advance.
Once I get the sides in place and all closed up, I'm going to install some outdoor outlets for lighting, fans, etc.
I usually do house cleaning on Sat mornings but letting it slide today. I'm sore. Besides, I've spent so much time outside this week that there's not that much of a mess. Got dishes and most laundry done during the week.
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