Roof with Tar Paper.

I can finally breath a sigh of relief now that the roof is pretty much done.

My dad has this week off for vacation, unfortunately I didn't, but that didn't stop us from getting as much done as whats shown here.

Due to time I never posted the corner truss pics up, they were much a pain as I was dreading they were. Most of the week was spend dodging the weather as it was pretty erratic. Luckily when it did rain it didnt rain for long. The Plywood took most of the week cutting and putting up, and when the days were done we ended up having to cover up the plywood with tarps due to the plywood we bought not being that weather proof (Hurray for trimming costs). Thankfully in almost 3 days of work it was all put up.

Tar paper was applied today and finished as well, some temporary cross struts were made to keep the loose ends of the tar paper from rolling up just in case.

Next up shingles, which we decided on due to cost of the Ondura panels we originally wanted to put up. Iam hoping this week those as well will be up. Here's hoping! If not things are gonna have to wait till after the new year. Till the next time.

Side Trusses.

Again late with the pictures, but you know the routine by now, work blah blah. Anyways these weren't nearly as complicated as the main trusses. It also helped that I didnt spend a couple days reworking them like the others because of design flaws. All in all it went smoothly.

I built them all together and since they were relatively small between me and my dad we were able to put them up all in one piece.

Next step the corner trusses and then finally plywood. Till next post.

Trusses Erected.

This post is quite a bit late since the work from these pics were done about a week ago. As you can see here There finally up.

The next step is putting up the side and corner trusses, me and my dad were going to start putting down the plywood on the roof but we then decided it would be easier to do it once the side and corner trusses were attached as well.

The side trusses are made I just haven't had the chance to take any pics of them, once again my work schedule and the weather have been a constant thorn in my side. All I know is there up and thank god, its finally starting to look like a house lol. Well till the next post.

Truss Construction.

After what seemed like an eternity, Ive been able to begin working again on the pond. Weather and Surgery kept me from starting the project again.  Having vacation this week is also helping. Ive started the process of building the trusses. I currently have 1 built just to get the idea and feel, because I knew going into this that the final product was gonna differ from the Blue prints.

I eliminated a piece from the blue print to the truss because I figured out that I didnt need it, which will save me on time and wood. I also learned for the other 4 trusses that Ill have to build them a bit different as well.

The other ones I figured Ill make and attach the outer top V then cut everything to fit that V, this will make it different than the first truss because even though I measured everything it all didnt fit nice and snug this new way will ensure a better snug fit.

Well tomorrow will be another day Iam hoping by weeks end Ill have all the trusses finished and hopefully if I have time have them up as well. Till next update.

Attached floor.

Got alot of work done today, guess getting up early actually helped for once lol. Between me and my dad we both leveled and attached the floor to the 4 corners.

This floor was heavy so using some clamps and a extra pair of hands we shimmied and leveled it into place, first we attached the outer planks giving me the initial support and also serving as a guide on where to put the inner gridded floor, which is one piece by the way.

The next step which I couldn't due today due to not having any concrete is going to be reinforcing the center of the floor with some small 4X4's and another 2X6 as a divider. This will give me the needed support in the center of the floating floor to hold the weight of the filter when thats finally installed.

Next step will be to pour concrete into this spot, and then begin on the upper support of the structure that will hold the trusses. Till next update!!!

Errected Columns of the Koi Pump House.

Didn't really have time yesterday for this update. So I figured since I didn't do anything when I got home today I figured Id combine both days lol. Me and my Dad dug the holes and put the four 4X4 posts that will hold the structure up, there just loosely in the ground at the moment. The next step is do raise and evenly square the floor with the posts so I can finally put cement in the holes.

Here are some different views of the progress so far.

Progress has been slow due to my work schedule and my Dads not lining up, but Iam hoping to at least get this floor done by the time I go on vacation coming up in July that's when Ill be able to devote all my free time to the project.

Well till the next update!!

Bare floor of the Koi Pump House.

Well its time finally for another update!! Between weather and work I wasn't able to work that much on the Koi pond, but with the help of my dad I was able to scrap together and cut what was needed to begin assembly of the floor of the pump house.

I have it put together with just some nails at the moment just to hold the shape, Iam hoping within the next couple days Ill be able to put it together permanently with deck screws.

The goal is by this weekend hopefully Ill be able to put in place with the 4 columns that will hold the walls up, of course if weather permits. (Fingers Crossed).

 Till the next update!!

Stage 1 of the Koi pond landscaping project.

Well I belive its time for an actual official first post. My current project, and its a big one, is a landscaping project in my parents back yard, it will have a Koi pond and other Japanese aesthetics to go with the overall Japanese theme I want to create.
Its been muddling away at the design stage for almost 6 months due my lack of any architecture. The first major hurdle was the Pump house as shown here, with the help of my dad I think I did a decent job with the over all design. Using Google Sketchup heres what I have so far.

Using Google sketch up has been a godsend for this project, and Iam loving the fact that its so easy to use. Heres a front view of what I like to call the skeletal structure of the building.

I couldnt figure out how to properly give the little house a curved roof, so I kinda cheated by adding some curved beams on the corner trusses.

Here Ive added the decorative details to the outer walls, I tried to emulate certain Japanese temples that I saw in pictures, but at the same time try to give it my own spin on it. The tub in the middle is where the Koi pond will be.

The deck Iam not 100% sure of the design, generally this is the size I want it to be, not very big, but big enough to put a bench on it. Still tweaking it at this stage.

Back view that will have a door, that I want to attempt to hide with the outer design of the walls.

My next step is to hopefully start construction on the flooring, which is the easy part. So I'am hoping to work on it this weekend.

Second Post, Testing with a Picture.

My second post in which Iam testing with a picture.

My first Post

My first post, which atm will be just a test. Still trying to figure out how to use this site lol.