Monday, November 12, 2018

Hurry Up and Wait...

And so the story goes. After some good progress with the help of Darren, Robert and Earl, I made even more progress. Earl came out and helped "hang metal" for a few more days. we were making great progress. The barn was getting closed in and looking something like a finished product. The pile of siding was getting smaller by the minute, so much so I was sure we were running out. Sure enough we were way short.













I texted and then went to see our supplier, Tim Troyer of Troyer Post Buildings. We discovered we were short 23 panels. When all the stuff was delivered back in the beginning, there were numerous stacks of "stuff". Tim and I went through the invoice and we found the missing sheets had never been delivered. Tim went through his supplies and found enough to cover the missing materials. He said he could cut it to length for and deliver it the next day. Great!


He showed up the next morning and stacked the panels on saw horses for me. All was right with the world. Earl came by the next day and we soon discovered we had the wrong color... Well POOP! I may have used some different words, can't remember. Earl and I took a quick trip to Troyer's. He had to order it. He said it won't be in til Monday the 12th. Oh well, Poopie happens. (Ooops, Monday the 12th is Veteran's Day! Waiting for Tuesday the 13th now.)

Meanwhile, I was able to get other parts completed. All of the clear panels and associated trim is up and looking good. Once again my good friend Earl was a great help. Pretty sure he's going to get a brake job and some other repairs out of me when this project is completed.



I think two solid days will get the place closed in with the overhead doors getting installed within a week or so. Well, fingers crossed. The weather has to cooperate, too.


My goal this year was to get the place closed in and secure. Looks like I just might make it.

Stay Tuned!

2 comments:

  1. Even having to wait you are making great progress.
    Friends like Earl are hard to find.
    First chance I've had to comment in a while. Did you know they sell outriggers for your scaffolding to make it more stable.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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    1. Progress is slow but it gives me a break for some recovery, thought and time to attend to other chores. Just received notice that the siding will be delivered today or tomorrow. Earl might make it out on Thursday. Might just get all,the siding up yet.

      I knew about the outriggers but needed to get the scaffolding close to the building so strapping worked just fine and cost was nothing. After the concrete and I “move in” outriggers might be helpful for overhead work, ie lights, wiring etc. Thanks for the suggestion.

      Stu

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