I have not updated this for the last month because it has taken a very long time to complete the roof. I finally finished applying the coal tar epoxy last weekend after grinding all of the rust spots using SSPC-SP3 surface preparation standard.
Next was applying the coal tar epoxy. After the epoxy was applied, I began installing the foam sheaths on the roof. These are R-5 rated and provide the house with shielding from the direct sunlight. It dropped the inside surface temperature of the metal ceiling/roof from 138 degrees to 88 degrees.
As you can see, there is a very small portion at the end that didn't get the epoxy applied to it. I ran out. Once we finish the back side by installing the sliding glass door and the other window, one more gallon of the epoxy will be sufficient to finish that small portion on the roof and the back side. the Styrofoam sheaths were secured with liquid nail.
Another thing I got finished up was installing the second grounding rod. Due to the container being a metal frame, I want sufficient grounding. The rod will be braised to the container using zero gauge copper wire.
We also purchased our propane refrigerator. This is huge that we can have a refrigerator without needing electricity. Since the house is only a weekend getaway, we bought a small refrigerator without a freezer. We won't be there long enough to freeze items and the refrigerator will be turned off when we leave.
Another thing we have started doing is installing the subflooring. I started by installing the 2x4s. I used outdoor treated wood because I figured if there is ever a leak in the house, I do not want to have to worry about the wood being compromised. I am starting with the left container and installing the subflooring first there because I need to install the sliding glass door. I need to know the height of the flooring so I know how high to place the door.
I only purchased one piece of plywood because I wanted to see if 5/16" was thick enough for the sub floor. It is. As you can see in the picture, I also leveled the joists with shims.
As far as the door goes, I have changed the way it will be installed. Originally, I was going to weld a frame which the door would fit into. I changed that when the thought occurred to me that door is a big portion of the back wall that will come out. It is possible that it could compromise the structural integrity of the container. To get around that, I have decided that I will weld 2"x3"x.25" vertical beams into the wall that will function as the side beams for the frame. This will reinforce the structure while also making it easier to build out the frame. Next, I will cut out the rest of the doorway and weld a horizontal 2"x3" beam across the bottom and one across the top. This will form the frame for the door. It also makes it easier to install because 1) I don't have to man handle a huge rectangular frame into the wall and 2) there are no 45 degree cuts I need to make for the corners.
Next was applying the coal tar epoxy. After the epoxy was applied, I began installing the foam sheaths on the roof. These are R-5 rated and provide the house with shielding from the direct sunlight. It dropped the inside surface temperature of the metal ceiling/roof from 138 degrees to 88 degrees.
As you can see, there is a very small portion at the end that didn't get the epoxy applied to it. I ran out. Once we finish the back side by installing the sliding glass door and the other window, one more gallon of the epoxy will be sufficient to finish that small portion on the roof and the back side. the Styrofoam sheaths were secured with liquid nail.
Another thing I got finished up was installing the second grounding rod. Due to the container being a metal frame, I want sufficient grounding. The rod will be braised to the container using zero gauge copper wire.
We also purchased our propane refrigerator. This is huge that we can have a refrigerator without needing electricity. Since the house is only a weekend getaway, we bought a small refrigerator without a freezer. We won't be there long enough to freeze items and the refrigerator will be turned off when we leave.
Another thing we have started doing is installing the subflooring. I started by installing the 2x4s. I used outdoor treated wood because I figured if there is ever a leak in the house, I do not want to have to worry about the wood being compromised. I am starting with the left container and installing the subflooring first there because I need to install the sliding glass door. I need to know the height of the flooring so I know how high to place the door.
I only purchased one piece of plywood because I wanted to see if 5/16" was thick enough for the sub floor. It is. As you can see in the picture, I also leveled the joists with shims.
As far as the door goes, I have changed the way it will be installed. Originally, I was going to weld a frame which the door would fit into. I changed that when the thought occurred to me that door is a big portion of the back wall that will come out. It is possible that it could compromise the structural integrity of the container. To get around that, I have decided that I will weld 2"x3"x.25" vertical beams into the wall that will function as the side beams for the frame. This will reinforce the structure while also making it easier to build out the frame. Next, I will cut out the rest of the doorway and weld a horizontal 2"x3" beam across the bottom and one across the top. This will form the frame for the door. It also makes it easier to install because 1) I don't have to man handle a huge rectangular frame into the wall and 2) there are no 45 degree cuts I need to make for the corners.
