I started framing a 16’X32′, two story cabin/shed the first week in May. Since then, we’ve had rain, rain, and more rain…
The framework has the required pressure treated lumber in every place that touches concrete and galvanized nails were used. The 3-1/4″X .131 brite nails used for all the boards above the base plate are rusting and slight runs of darkness now streak down the wall studs.
Is there something I should be doing or looking for while all these storms and inches of rain come and go? Nothing has bowed or twisted, so far, but I’m concerned.
Here’s a shot or two to show how the wood is darkening…
Thanks,
Bill
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I would keep working on that whenever possible, get sheathing and a roof on it, help keep the sun and rain off of it. Technically the rain won't hurt your sawn lumber but the I joists don't like much. The sun will warp your studs when it comes out. Gotta work in some wet weather, I'm afraid.
Maybe a little late now, but we are putting a 28 x 64 second story addition on my son's house and the first items I had them buy were 2ea 30 x 40 tarps (and since then 2 more 20 x 28). The job is in NE Florida and we have managed to keep the biggest portion of the rain out. The other post was right, when the sun does dry it out you will probably have considerable warping.
Good Luck
With I-joists one of the biggest concerns would be mold growth. Engineered lumber supports it like a Petri dish. You might want to consider treating (spraying) them just after closing in, or just before (if you can keep them from being wet again).
Jeff
Get a rain coat and keep workin ,it aint gonna dry out until after the roof is on, then ya just gotta make sure its dry before insulation. You'll be ok , get that roof on.Rik
I dont know what part of Texas your from but if your in my neck of the woods its probably raining again.
good luck
I dont know what part of Texas your from but if your in my neck of the woods its probably raining again.
LoL! Didn't know there was any placin in Texas not getting rain in the last 15 days or so <g>
For some reason I want to remember that BJB is from the FW area--but I could be wrong, it's happened before and will again.
It's obviously not Normagee, or you'd see the Navasota a foot up on the studs (supposed to be a mile wide at the Hwy 21 bridge, and right up under the bridge there on 14 south of Ft Parker).Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
When I was a kid I once used a door for a raft on the Navasota. Was going to de Huck Finn. It did float, but about six inches under water, and you had to lay on it. Had to raise your head up a little.
Wouldnt recomend that today if its that high.
It did float, but about six inches under water
That describes so many things on/in the Navasota though . . .
The Brazos is kind of scary-high, too. Saturday before last, it was still in the upper 30's at the gauge at 21; get under the bridge there up close though--it was FAST.
7-8 kts fast. Ok, water goes faster than that under the bridger there in Gruene--that water is not 350-400 yards bank to bank (or it'd be closing in on the Gristmill if it were <g>)Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)