Finished laying the Dricore flooring. It was fairly easy work. Then I built a second kitchen counter. Then put my belongings in their spot. Still trying to find the best way to store things and to use the space in the most efficient manner. I have to think about things like eventually adding a toilet if not a complete shower room.
Dricore is 1/2 " obs plywood with a 1/2" layer of styrofoam adhered to it. It was easy to install. I used a block of 2X4 to hit with the hammer when lining up the individual tiles so I wouldn't damage the tongue or groove sections. Then I screwed down the tiles in each corner using some 2" flooring screws. In future I will cover this flooring with either vinyl flooring or perhaps just a layer of plywood and floor paint.
The narrower section of kitchen counter will eventually hold my cook stove and underneath will be my water containers and grey water tank. The really great thing about doing a build and living in the space is I am constantly looking at different ways of using the space. The list of things that need to happen is consistently getting longer...things like putting a window in the back wall and perhaps adding a vent above the cooking area.
October 09, 2019
Today my niece (yes, I seem to have relatives all over Canada), and I went back to Home Depot. She joked because we ended up going there twice today and once the other day and that this is the most she's been there in any given year. The first trip was to pick up the insulation for the ceiling and the lumber for studs and rafters. The second trip was for the screws I forgot to buy the first time. **If it isn't on the list it doesn't get done**
Got back and immediately started to figure out how to add the insulation between the roof ribs. It basically meant cutting off 3 1/2 inches, and trimming the ship lap sections off each piece of styrofoam insulation. Then jamming it into place and using Tuck Tape to secure it to the metal roof ribs. Once I get the studs and rafters in place the styrofoam pieces will be very secure.
The whole process of cutting the styrofoam and getting it into place took about 2 hours. I have one piece left today and that is in the garage part of the box....I need to figure out a way to do it that doesn't impact the roller door and the wires going to the lights and what not. I don't think it will be as important as the living area.
It was one of the easier jobs I have had to do. Up next is the studs and rafters.
October 10, 2019
Got up early with a plan in mind for the studs and rafters. Now, obviously these studs and rafters aren't actually structural more of a way to secure the sheets of styrofoam and interior panelling so I used the wooden tie bars already in place as a starting point. I slid 1X2 pieces behind the tie bars, and screwed them in place. I didn't want to remove those tie bars as they are secured through the panels of the box and if I started to remove them I could end up with potential leaky spots along the walls. Once I secured the first 1X2 I cut more pieces and attached them to make the studs into 2X2. It's kind of a finicky project but, it seems to be the easiest way. I then would cut the rafters from a 2X2 and attach it to the top of the new studs. I will eventually need to add a cross beam just to secure the styrofoam I installed yesterday.
First studs are in and secure.
October 11, 2019
I am continuing to install my studs and rafters. It should not take too long, I have a pretty good rhythm based on how I did things yesterday. It's not even 10AM and I only have 4 more to do. Could be done by noon! Later on I will go back to the local Home Depot and pick up more insulation.Once that is done, I think it will be time to relax for a couple of days before heading to a friend's place - she's asked me to come do some handyman work for her. That will keep me in gas money.
Driver's side, even added a piece of art from a friend.
Each of those squares made by the tie down beam and the new studs is where I will install 1 1/2 inch thick insulation.
October 12, 2019
Decided to have a short day working on the truck. I made myself a door. It's a 2X2 frame with insulation in the core. Eventually I will put plywood on the exterior and paneling on the inside. I had to mess about a bit as the wall and door opening has shifted when I was driving the truck from Grande Prairie. The easiest way to make the door fit was to trim the door frame and the door - normally this would be done with a plane - but I don't have one, so I got creative and used my skil saw to remove a layer of wood from the door jamb and I also used a utility knife to carve away excess wood.
The wider section of kitchen counter was moved away from the wall so I could install the studs, but I liked the configuration, so I think this is going to be the permanent shape of my kitchen. The door is in in, and gives more of a sense of enclosure and privacy.
This is a view of my garage. Eventually I will have storage shelving, a window. Doing all this on a budget means I have to chose what gets done immediately and what can wait for a later date. I think having the insulation in place was a priority.
October 13-14, 2019
Canadian Thanksgiving, and time spent with my friend Tealey and family. I think having a couple of days off is good. I will be back at it first thing tomorrow. This will be my last week here in Sainte-Catherine. I will be heading to an other small Quebec town next weekend!
Progress is your most important product. You are doing a great job.
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