tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8650376128864146108..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Winter House Project Part 2Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41956110130158282022016-12-09T08:41:48.657-05:002016-12-09T08:41:48.657-05:00It's amazing, isn't it!? Definitely worth ...It's amazing, isn't it!? Definitely worth it.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-62069179796723604412016-12-09T08:41:01.103-05:002016-12-09T08:41:01.103-05:00Then that wall wouldn't be load bearing.
Dan...Then that wall wouldn't be load bearing. <br /><br />Dan does everything according to <i>Carpentry and Building Construction</i> by John Feirer and Gilbert Hutchings, which was published in 1976. While I honestly don't know what they say about headers and load bearing walls, your earlier comment about some builders intentionally not installing headers was interesting. I imagine practice has changed a bit since 1976, and I hate to appear cynical, but I can't help but wonder if some of these changes are more economic (profit-increasing) rather than for the sake of structure. <b>BUT</b> I have neither the knowledge nor experience to make an intelligent assumption about this. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61033229642544398972016-12-09T07:15:55.249-05:002016-12-09T07:15:55.249-05:00I'm glad you didnt come across any surprises w...I'm glad you didnt come across any surprises with project :)<br />Our windows have made a huge difference in our house. I'm so glad we changed them.Jason and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860762982914983418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44510459371704729042016-12-08T09:37:04.565-05:002016-12-08T09:37:04.565-05:00Well not every outer wall has to be load bearing. ...Well not every outer wall has to be load bearing. It is hard to determine without a picture showing roof structure as well. Generally outer walls under gabled ends are not load bearing. If your roof is hipped, then all outer walls are load bearing. Inner walls are harder to determine without an attic inspection or verifying which way the ceiling joists are running. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38261982342981029792016-12-08T04:26:30.646-05:002016-12-08T04:26:30.646-05:00Good question! It didn't occur to me to use th...Good question! It didn't occur to me to use this room as a studio/sewing room until recently. The <a href="http://www.5acresandadream.com/2009/06/trial-set-up-for-my-studio.html" rel="nofollow">sun room</a> seemed a perfect place, but it really is too small for my large loom plus spinning wheels, plus stash, plus books. I've thought about getting a smaller loom, but really didn't want to do that. Now half of it is my office/library, with a current idea of putting a door in the middle of the windows and building a greenhouse right outside. That door will be another space invader. Somehow the idea of using the front bedroom occurred to me and the idea has grown. It could still be a sleeping place for the rare overnight guest, but to leave the space unused except for that sole purpose doesn't seem like a good use of it.<br /><br />Anyway, to answer your question, we still have one more big messy project for that room - replacing the other two windows. But you've got me thinking, if I can find alternate storage space elsewhere, I might could still get the loom set up. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-66573189192413197562016-12-08T04:18:46.208-05:002016-12-08T04:18:46.208-05:00That must have been some house!That must have been some house!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-23061890310160751572016-12-08T04:18:02.092-05:002016-12-08T04:18:02.092-05:00Thanks Sandy. It's funny but if we'd sat d...Thanks Sandy. It's funny but if we'd sat down in the beginning and drawn up detailed plans of what we thought we wanted, it would have been totally different. Having to prioritize and work within a budget has resulted in something more unique than I could have imagined beforehand.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17876893682724675172016-12-08T04:15:09.362-05:002016-12-08T04:15:09.362-05:00Great quote. Grace, charm, and handiness are defin...Great quote. Grace, charm, and handiness are definitely attractive qualities in any person, and all things that can be taught and learned. Unfortunately none of it seems to be taught much these days. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84849941917241926822016-12-07T13:28:38.709-05:002016-12-07T13:28:38.709-05:00Just wondering when your loom gets set up ... ;>...Just wondering when your loom gets set up ... ;>) Sue in MAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478626871557215182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8543157195146030112016-12-07T12:15:13.538-05:002016-12-07T12:15:13.538-05:00Easy is always nice and a good light source for th...Easy is always nice and a good light source for the sewing machine also score! The last house we lived in prior to our log house was one that began life as a "pool room" for an old cement pool that was installed in the early 1930's or so. So it went from one room to an almost 2000 sq. foot home over the course of about eighty years room by room. Talk about surprises!Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-52510385901751417922016-12-07T11:51:21.876-05:002016-12-07T11:51:21.876-05:00Leigh,
This window looks amazing. I love all the...Leigh,<br /><br />This window looks amazing. I love all the detailed work you and Dan have done on your home. Having a your personal wood mill is a true gift.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7633466798798500242016-12-07T11:11:04.247-05:002016-12-07T11:11:04.247-05:00"If the women don't find you handsome, th..."If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." ~ Red Green<br /><br />Best of all is when you find a fella who is handy AND handsome, though I'll take charm & grace over looks any day. Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8723068010684136372016-12-07T10:06:57.259-05:002016-12-07T10:06:57.259-05:00I agree about sewing light (and computing). I will...I agree about sewing light (and computing). I will still need a work spot light, but that's always on the machine. I think this wall would be a good place for a sewing machine set-up.<br /><br />I hope that board never gets rain tested! It will be well coated in paint, just in case. We do get wind blowing in horizontal rain sometimes. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87110856904456156222016-12-07T10:04:43.592-05:002016-12-07T10:04:43.592-05:00Interesting. I confess I'm usually asking Dan ...Interesting. I confess I'm usually asking Dan for the explanations on these things when I blog, so I learn he goes. That would mean that no outer walls are load bearing then, in our case. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13290304634412820222016-12-07T10:04:22.247-05:002016-12-07T10:04:22.247-05:00Good idea for the sewing. I find that if I have w...Good idea for the sewing. I find that if I have window light behind my sewing machine, I get a bit blinded. That beautiful milled board under the windows may never get tested by rain, but it is so beautifully done!<br />Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61091635826068233472016-12-07T10:02:37.992-05:002016-12-07T10:02:37.992-05:00Oftentimes it's not the codes, it's the pe...Oftentimes it's not the codes, it's the people interpreting the codes! And a lot of changes results in more confusion I find. It's a shame you won't be in by Easter though, that would be something to celebrate. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44452332228327695132016-12-07T09:57:06.966-05:002016-12-07T09:57:06.966-05:00Although headers are standard practice these days ...Although headers are standard practice these days on most new construction non-load bearing walls, it could be possible that those windows are in a non-load bearing wall and in which case, a header is not necessary. I've read that some builders are actually intentionally doing away with all headers in non-load bearing walls in favor of increased insulation and thermal efficiency. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11224642481633247592016-12-07T09:44:30.265-05:002016-12-07T09:44:30.265-05:00So glad that you finally had a project without sur...So glad that you finally had a project without surprises. Amazing how building codes have changed things over the years. <br />We are STILL waiting for re-approval on our Church building plans from the Fire Dept. I don't understand why a change from paper to computer on their part meant our previous plans were no longer approved. Our cement pad was supposed to get poured a few weeks ago but has been held up by weather. sigh... I don't think we can expect to be in by Easter at this rate.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-70993977826457489682016-12-07T07:37:40.160-05:002016-12-07T07:37:40.160-05:00I think if it was the only window in the room I wo...I think if it was the only window in the room I wouldn't be happy with it. As a corner room, though, the two replacement windows on the other wall will be larger than the originals, so I'm hoping the light will be what I want. I will be happy for some wall space, because this room had only one blank wall: large windows on two walls, and a fireplace and closet on a third. I'm thinking I'll be able to use the wall under this window to set up my sewing machine. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87210479086689749672016-12-07T07:07:41.385-05:002016-12-07T07:07:41.385-05:00That is a much smaller window? Will you miss the l...That is a much smaller window? Will you miss the light or is the interior wall space more desirable? Nice job with the new mill and quite the money saver.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.com