This got me curious, so I looked up insulation a bit, and I found that they make insulation especially for noise control. I also see that it is sold
in 24" widths. http://www.owenscorning.com/worldwide/canada/products.asp?Pr...Bajagypsy - 2-20-2009 at 01:28 PM
That's cool, thanx Packodermshari - 2-20-2009 at 01:54 PM
problem is though is that all that oom pah pah party noise will be coming from INSIDE this shed! I was dreaming of the pithaya margaritas we will soon
be sipping from your patio....cant wait to take the "After" picture. I love the view....of the cantina at Playa Chato.Bajagypsy - 2-20-2009 at 03:34 PM
I was going to get the insulation for our neighbours!Paulina - 2-20-2009 at 05:58 PM
I would like to know the process for making cement stairs. What the forms look like and "step by step" directions.
P<*)))>{Diver - 2-20-2009 at 06:07 PM
Paulina,
They cut stringers similar to wood stairs and then cover the bottom side with plywood. They install the risers only - no treads.
You set the stairs and fill with concrete from the bottom up.
Working with a fairly dry mix, you trowel each step as you fill ....
Peel off the wood bottom, stringers and risers when all is cured.
There is typically rienforcing steel placed lengthwise over the plywood bottom and 2 bars in each tread, behind the riser.Bajagypsy - 2-24-2009 at 07:52 AM
Well the ants started on our patio yesterday, I sooooo can't wait to get down there.
Diver - 2-24-2009 at 08:13 AM
That is sooo cool !!
I can imagine the feelings when we start our "shed".
Gotta love those ants; and Shari !!
Is this side facing the water ?shari - 2-24-2009 at 08:24 AM
the building was built to block the wind so it sort of faces our place and the island...thus the ocean as well but it's nice on that patio with no
wind and has a great view of your place diver....I can just see us out there with our pithaya margaritas!! watching the sunset...ahhhhBajagypsy - 2-25-2009 at 06:09 AM
MORE, It is almost finished!!!!
[Edited on 2-25-2009 by Bajagypsy]Packoderm - 2-25-2009 at 07:43 AM
I only have one problem with your shed, and it's that it's your shed instead of my shed. What's the lower level going to be? Living quarters or work
space?shari - 2-25-2009 at 07:46 AM
see Diverlandia in the last picture???? this pic is for you diver!2-tie-dye-4 - 2-25-2009 at 07:58 AM
That's fantastic! I'm envious.Bajagypsy - 2-25-2009 at 11:14 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by Packoderm
I only have one problem with your shed, and it's that it's your shed instead of my shed. What's the lower level going to be? Living quarters or work
space?
The bottom is the shed, the top portion will be our living quarters till we get our house built then it will be our guest house.David K - 2-25-2009 at 11:22 AM
If it was Canada, the shed's bottom half would be under the snow!
ie. why do Canadians love Baja!bobw - 2-26-2009 at 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by Packoderm
Do they sell insulation that wide? I know that 16" on center is the most common. I'd want insulation to at least keep some of the noise out in case of
all night Musica parties, "Oompa! Oompa!"
Insulation is commonly sold in 16" and 24" widths.
For sound blockage, Roxul makes a sound/fire attenuation product (Safe N Sound) http://www.roxul.com/sw18169.asp that is very good. But it offers very little in thermal insulation.Diver - 2-26-2009 at 09:44 AM
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Originally posted by shari
see Diverlandia in the last picture???? this pic is for you diver!
Thanks, I need more of that.
I still can't believe we didn't make it all the way there this winter ! Bajagypsy - 2-26-2009 at 09:55 AM
I feel for you diver, we didn't even get close to going, but being as close as you were would have been sad.BajaGringo - 2-26-2009 at 10:10 AM
Something I see that you missed on that patio Gypsy - no bar! Or is that going to be built in later???
I need to know that when I come down I have a place to setup shop!
Timo1 - 2-26-2009 at 10:15 AM
Hey Diver
We all know you didn't make cuz you don't drive a toyota BajaGringo - 2-26-2009 at 10:18 AM
Low blow!Pacifico - 4-11-2009 at 09:00 AM
Bajagypsy,
Where did you purchase your lumber? In Vizcaino? Do you know what size floor joists you used for your 2nd story - 2x12 or 2x10?
Thanks.....Bajagypsy - 4-11-2009 at 01:31 PM
We purchased the lumber in Vizcaino. The floor joists were 2 x 10. At least that is what Mr. Gypsy told me!Cypress - 4-11-2009 at 02:24 PM
Bajagysy, It's all looking good! Congrats!Sharksbaja - 4-11-2009 at 02:51 PM
Congrats Bajagypsy..... 1000 posts!!
Oh and also on your place!Bajagypsy - 4-12-2009 at 06:39 AM
Sharks, I didn't even notice the 1000 posts! Thanx!Bajagypsy - 6-4-2009 at 05:18 PM
Here are some more updates!
Did I mention that Shari ROCKS!!!!!! She is the best project manager in all of Baja!fishbuck - 6-4-2009 at 06:13 PM
Looking very nice!DianaT - 6-4-2009 at 06:34 PM
Love that last photo---the window bars came out really nice. I especially like the last one---really different.Bajagypsy - 6-4-2009 at 07:19 PM
Thanx Diane, Todd designed it, he didn't want just bars, he wanted something that looked different. You have met us, what can i say we ARE
diffirent!!!longlegsinlapaz - 6-4-2009 at 07:35 PM
Unique window bars! That last one looks like it's got a sinister evil grin! Congrats on your progress!shari - 6-4-2009 at 07:53 PM
yeah, that is Mr.gypsy's self portrait!!! I have seen that evil grin...pretty funny. Sure miss all that blonde hair....tuto is still depressed.Bajagypsy - 6-5-2009 at 06:04 AM
Tell Tuto, we will be at our real home for christmas! I miss everything about Asuncion!BajaGringo - 6-5-2009 at 07:09 AM
Me thinks window bars scare away evil burglars...
DianaT - 6-5-2009 at 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by Bajagypsy
Tell Tuto, we will be at our real home for christmas! I miss everything about Asuncion!
Hate to tell you, but Tuto can be fickle. When Laurieboats was in town he remembered that she was lady with the Costco Turkey Dog Treats so he hung
out around our places---never looked back. So you had better be sure you have really GOOD treats for him
He is such a smart and very sweet dog. And he doesn't let our little Maggie monster intimidate him---
[Edited on 6-5-2009 by jdtrotter]Bajagypsy - 6-5-2009 at 12:45 PM
That's ok Diane, Todd just feeds Tuto human food straight from the fridge.
I'm hoping if we bring our cranky dog down Tuto will put her in place!Bajagypsy - 6-6-2009 at 09:10 PM
Here are the pictures of our house starting to get painted.
shari - 6-7-2009 at 06:38 AM
did ya notice the newest neighbour in our barrio?? look in the lower left corner of the first pic...hint...he's brown with 4 legs.Bajagypsy - 6-7-2009 at 07:58 AM
Is taht a horse? whos is it? Wouldn't mind the horse poop from that neighbour, my trees would love him!
