Sheathing, Lofts, and Roofing

This pic shows a lot of what has been happening this week. Lots of sheathing (OSB panels attached to frame), roofing, and the workers (husband and pastor) are standing on the loft platforms.  Be prepared for lots of pictures because we made a lot of progress this week.

First, we got some great help from an awesome carpenter from the church we attend! I love our little church.  They have been supportive of our efforts and this crazy idea of a tiny house. Our friend kept us moving and building even in the most humid, hot weather.  He also supplied us with a shade structure which is nice to cut wood under and eat lunch.

We started with the frame and slowly added each piece of OSB sheathing.  We don't have a nail gun so each nail is manually hammered in and my right arm will soon look "Hulk-like" after all this hammering.

First sheathing going up

Hammering in nails on the entry side

This will be the beginning of his loft. We are putting in just enough sheathing to start the loft floors. That way we can use the loft floors to stand on while attaching upper sheathing and rafters.

Bolted in framing for loft

Partial sheathing entryway

Beginning of loft floor being screwed down

Bathroom sheathing and loft framing for parents loft and view of the bathroom and kitchen area.

Both lofts are framed and then we will add more sheathing & rafters using the loft floor to stand on

Finishing son's loft floor & he keeps vacuuming the sawdust

Bottom view of loft floor

Setting in the rafters using the loft floor

All rafters are set in place

Front entry and back view

Roof sheathing being attached

Inside of tiny house view of sheathing

Underlayment being applied to roof. 

Just a side note: The underlayment was pretty frustrating to work with it didn't want to roll correctly and kept sticking to itself.  I know this because I was down below hearing the frustration.

We have a roof over our heads! Most of the inside sheathing is getting finished.

View of the high wall where the woodstove will go and with the roof on it seems so much bigger!

View of son's loft and the rope ladder he and his dad built from a small tree he cut on the property. He wants a nature themed loft so he has been cutting down white paper birch on the property that we will be using to make his loft railing. I will do another post on that when it gets made.

View of parents loft fully sheathed and floored

How many ladders can you fit in a tiny house? Apparently about 6, Ha!

The plan is to finish the roof on Saturday and we will be using a metal roof.  We have another great friend who plans on coming by today to help out and we already started on a list of things to keep us busy for today.  Our next step is to start laying out where we want our electrical outlets and wiring for lights and kitchen appliances. Also, working on our plumbing with the layout of sinks, shower, and washer/dryer.  We also are going to set in some concrete block piers for stability.  Some friends and family,we met through church, have some extra blocks that we will be using to help build the piers.

Still so much to do and the air is getting chilly here but we have accomplished so much with the blessing of nice days and great help!