Sunday, July 20, 2008

Who say's you'll need 3 assistants?









Today I laid out a bunch of the parts for the Greenhouse around the Foundation frame. Then I put together the assemblies that created the lower sill, and the upper rails. Then Jeanne and I bolted together one side rail to a corner post followed by a front rail, and then while standing the partially built assembly, we bolted together the final posts to create the shell of the building.
Now there are 4 corner posts supporting the front, rear and side rails. The posts are attached to the Foundation and there are even a few diagonal braces in place.
Wow! it looks like a Greenhouse.... well, kinda..... I want to get as much of the diagonal bracing installed as I can, so it will withstand any wind we might get tonight. The Sun finally came out at about Noon and I came in to rest and cool off...... So who say's we have to have 3 assistants to build this Greenhouse? Just take your time and be careful not to bend anything and it goes together very well..... Of course when we get to the roof I'm sure we'll need help.
I'll try to get the other 4 diagonal braces on, and all the verticle wall studs too this evening so it is about as strong as it can be. What a day! Couldn't ask for better weather with a nice breeze and the heavy clouds.... Not your normal July day in Arizona.

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