{"id":759,"date":"2020-05-30T19:48:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-30T23:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/?p=759"},"modified":"2020-07-31T22:38:10","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T02:38:10","slug":"fourth-wall-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/fourth-wall-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Fourth Wall Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today we got the forth wall up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fourth-wall-framed.jpeg\" title=\"Fourth wall framed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fourth-Wall-Framed-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-760\"\/><\/a><figcaption>I&#8217;ve been using perpendicular 2x4s along door openings to make them very stiff without increasing thermal bridging.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the wall was already framed except the 16 ft. 2x6s I just picked up that morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-screwing-down-a-face-nailed-rafter-on-the-fourth-wall.jpeg\" title=\"Trevor screwing down a face-nailed rafter on the fourth wall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screwing-In-Rafter-on-Fourth-Wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-761\"\/><\/a><figcaption>I have no good reason to believe that the face nailing was actually insufficient. Only paranoia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This time I decided to put some screws into the face-nailed rafter to help keep it tight through all the twisting that happens during the lifting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-attaching-sheathing-to-the-fourth-wall.jpeg\" title=\"Trevor attaching sheathing to the fourth wall\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-attaching-sheathing-to-the-fourth-wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-attaching-sheathing-to-the-fourth-wall-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-attaching-sheathing-to-the-fourth-wall-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-attaching-sheathing-to-the-fourth-wall-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-attaching-sheathing-to-the-fourth-wall.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Though it seemed easier to do it this way, hoping the markings were correct did feel a little risky.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We then sheathed the wall and cut out the doorway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ryan-stapling-vapor-barrier-on-the-fourth-wall-while-trevor-abby-and-aurora-watch.jpeg\" title=\"Ryan stapling vapor barrier on the fourth wall while Trevor, Abby and Aurora watch\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stapling-Tyvek-on-Fourth-Wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-763\"\/><\/a><figcaption>I provided critical micromanagement while Ryan stapled at each red mark on the Tyvek.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the only wall which vapor barrier could be applied after it was up, but it actually turns out to be much easier to install on the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/strap-attached-to-a-d-ring-on-the-fourth-wall-and-a-chain-hoist-on-the-steel-rafter-above.jpeg\" title=\"Strap attached to a D-ring on the fourth wall and a chain hoist on the steel rafter above\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Straps-on-Fourth-Wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-764\"\/><\/a><figcaption>This angle somehow looked steeper in person than in the model I began to have doubts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter anchored the D-rings while Ryan and I attached the hoists to the steel rafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ryan-lifting-the-fourth-wall-with-a-chain-hoist-from-inside-the-doorway.jpeg\" title=\"Ryan lifting the fourth wall with a chain hoist from inside the doorway\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Lifting-Fourth-Wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The door made a perfect location to operate the hoist from. At least until it started to bind up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We started pulling and one of the hoists was binding up because of the angle we were pulling at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/chain-hoists-attached-to-steel-rafters-above-and-d-rings-on-the-first-wall-below.jpeg\" title=\"Ryan adjusting a chain hoist above the fourth wall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adjusting-The-Chain-Hoists-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Working with these heavy hoists on an extension ladder is a young man&#8217;s game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We tired rotating the hoist, since the other side wasn&#8217;t giving us any trouble. This did not help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trevor-lifting-the-fourth-wall-with-chain-hoist-from-scaffolding.jpeg\" title=\"Trevor lifting the fourth wall with chain hoist from scaffolding\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Trevor-Pulling-Chain-Hoist-From-The-Scaffolding-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Though the scaffolding was just being stored in the corner, it turned out the be the perfect platform from which to pull from.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally we realized that pulling from a higher angle on the opposite side of the wall would work, so I sat on the scaffolding and pulled from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ryan-lifting-the-fourth-wall-with-a-chain-hoist-from-the-ground.jpeg\" title=\"Ryan lifting the fourth wall with a chain hoist from the ground\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ryan-Pulling-Chain-Hoist-From-The-Ground-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Hearing each other through the wall and over the sound of chains clanking quickly became challenging.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This got the wall almost all the way so it was pretty easy to push into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/initial-temporary-bracing-on-the-fourth-wall.jpeg\" title=\"Initial temporary bracing on the fourth wall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bracing-The-Fourth-Wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The sawhorses were to prevent anyone from being crushed in case the wall fell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We were very careful about bracing and took safety measures on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/temporary-strapping-between-anchor-points-of-the-fourth-wall-and-steel-rafters-above.jpeg\" title=\"Temporary strapping between anchor points of the fourth wall and steel rafters above\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Securing-The-Fourth-Wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The workshop suddenly felt much smaller, but I&#8217;m still happy with the size.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We replaced the chain hoists with some ratchet straps to keep the wall from swaying away from the rafter until the ridge beam is in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/temporary-bracing-on-the-fourth-wall.jpeg\" title=\"Temporary bracing on the fourth wall\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/studio.parscal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Final-Bracing-For-The-Fourth-Wall-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771\"\/><\/a><figcaption>This time we used the powder-actuated nailer to anchor the brace. This uses what are essentially .22 blank bullets to drive hardened nails into concrete.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally simplified the bracing to make room for the side walls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we got the forth wall up. Most of the wall was already framed except the 16 ft. 2x6s I just picked up that morning. This time I decided to put some screws into the face-nailed rafter to help keep it tight through all the twisting that happens during the lifting process. 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