According to the Range Officer there, they are going to be renovating that range. Concrete pads, roofs over benches, etc. He didn't mention timeline. Anyone have info on that?
Pay close attention to manufacturers installation requirements regarding joist spacing, fastening methods, decking spacing, etc. The product AND the fasteners can be pricey.
Something else I forgot, lay out your wall so you have equidistant pieces at each end. Be careful using a level with siding. If your house is perfectly level, than it’s fine. If not, the siding could look crooked. Measure two points from a fixed plane(a corner for vertical siding) and snap a...
It could be foam sheeting, no issue with that itself. When the new vertical nailing strip on the siding lands between studs, you won’t have a solid substrate to nail to if sheathing isn’t plywood. Make sense? You could likely tell if you have plywood by tapping firmly on the wall/siding now.
What is your wall sheathing? if it’s other than plywood, you won’t have solid nailing. If you choose to do the above mentioned bottom J and flashing, you’ll want to leave a 1/4 inch space between the bottom of the J and the flashing. Drill small weep holes in the j to allow water to drain...
I'm still here, literally. I was planning on having it towed in tomorrow because i'd feel bad putting anybody out, but I sincerely appreciate the offer Geek!!
I actually talked to a buddy from Lafayette, and he insisted on coming down tonight to look at it. We'll see where it goes.