{"id":469,"date":"2017-12-16T22:00:37","date_gmt":"2017-12-17T03:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/?p=469"},"modified":"2020-07-31T22:03:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T02:03:50","slug":"ready-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/ready-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready for Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today I got the building ready for winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/extension-cord-entering-the-building-through-an-in-use-box-to-provide-temporary-power.jpg\" title=\"Extension cord entering the building through an in-use box to provide temporary power\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Power-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Power-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Power-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Power-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>This 10-gauge extension cord is specially designed for cold climates and remains flexible down to sub-zero temperatures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I first made a hole for an outdoor power outlet which I&#8217;ll temporarily use to feed temporary power into the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/adam-de-icing-the-first-dome-frame.jpg\" title=\"Adam de-icing the first dome frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Adam-De-Icing-The-Chicken-Dome-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Adam-De-Icing-The-Chicken-Dome-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Adam-De-Icing-The-Chicken-Dome-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Adam-De-Icing-The-Chicken-Dome-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>This propane weed burning torch worked very well for de-icing, but when we use it on the heat-shrink plastic cover it just melted it and created holes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adam came by to cover the dome as well. He used a blow torch to de-ice the perimeter of the dome and then covered it with plastic sheeting according to the instructions that came with the kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/propane-heater-and-fan-heating-up-the-building-interior.jpg\" title=\"Propane heater and fan heating up the building interior\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Heat-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Heat-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Heat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Temporary-Heat-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>I have a lot of cleaning up to do. I&#8217;m finding with so much space I don&#8217;t have to clean before working, I can just move to another area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He also lent me an 80k BTU space heater and a high-powered fan. Together they raised the temperature in studio about 20 degrees in one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/gap-under-the-side-entry-door.jpg\" title=\"Gap under the side entry door\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Gap-Under-Single-Door-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Gap-Under-Single-Door-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Gap-Under-Single-Door-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Gap-Under-Single-Door-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The entries are going to need to be cleared of snow by hand until I put awnings in someday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I put the door sweep on the single door and made some final adjustments to ensure it was plumb and square so it sealed properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/double-doors-at-the-main-entry-from-inside-the-building.jpg\" title=\"Double doors at the main entry from inside the building\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Double-Doors-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Double-Doors-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Double-Doors-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Double-Doors-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>I have some ideas on how to un-twist the door panels. I suspect they were warped during shipping and storage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I also put in the double doors. The door panels are twisted a bit, so they don&#8217;t meet very well in the center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today I got the building ready for winter. I first made a hole for an outdoor power outlet which I&#8217;ll temporarily use to feed temporary power into the building. Adam came by to cover the dome as well. 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