Nate’s longterm tiny shop build

N-Smooth

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UT
You can thank this super fun sickness I’ve had for the lack of updates. I’m finally back on my feet - ish today so here we go.
Sheetrock and stucco guys were doing work over the weekend. Saturday the weather was getting SKETCHY with some big wind gusts and a little bit of moisture. You can see it in the sky in this pic.
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That’s as far as the stucco guys got before the wind sent them packing. The sheetrock guy got a lot done in a couple half days- by himself.
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Then Sunday the stucco guys came back and worked on it in the rain. When it started snowing they said ¡No mas! and went home. Don’t blame them.
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The sheetrock guy came and finished up yesterday. Another guy is going to come tape/mud/texture but it sounds like that might not be until next week. I’m super happy with how it’s looking!
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I think it’s noteworthy how bright it is in there with the skylights and white walls. No lights. I’m grateful to those that recommended the skylights!!! 😘😘😘

Oh and the stucco guys put the flashing in for the guys that are coming to do the thin brick, hopefully later this week. I found a guy I like and accepted his bid. I’m excited to get that done as well.
 

N-Smooth

Smooth Gang Founding Member
Location
UT
Thing is looking awesome. I would've loved skylights in mine if I didn't do the storage attic. Since mine is my garage and not just shop space 😢
If I was in a situation where I could’ve gotten more overall height out of mine I would’ve likely gone the attic space route as well FWIW. I didn’t think it was worth it with 14’ overall and 10’ walls. I wanted an attic I could stand up in or at least crouch. 4’ is still hands and knees for me.
 

N-Smooth

Smooth Gang Founding Member
Location
UT
Stucco brown coat, thin brick and first round of mudding/taping done a few days ago.
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But wait, I went into the office today (I go in 2x monthly) and something has to go wrong.
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Brick guy calls and starts out by apologizing… they came out to pick up the check and apparently they spray vinegar on their work when they’re done and it just makes it look good. I don’t know the science behind that shit but apparently it made all of it turn white so they had to tear it off and will re-do it. He said he’s been doing this for 47 years and never seen this. I feel bad for them but he is right when he says “it’s not your problem” and I appreciate that sentiment. The moral of the story is going into the office is gay.
 

STAG

On my grind
Location
Pleasant Grove
Stucco brown coat, thin brick and first round of mudding/taping done a few days ago.
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But wait, I went into the office today (I go in 2x monthly) and something has to go wrong.
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Brick guy calls and starts out by apologizing… they came out to pick up the check and apparently they spray vinegar on their work when they’re done and it just makes it look good. I don’t know the science behind that shit but apparently it made all of it turn white so they had to tear it off and will re-do it. He said he’s been doing this for 47 years and never seen this. I feel bad for them but he is right when he says “it’s not your problem” and I appreciate that sentiment. The moral of the story is going into the office is gay.
My brother built a shop/office space building for leasing a few years ago and the company he hired to do the rock work on the exterior used a special type of mortar that was supposed to be amazing for holding the rock to the concrete wall, but turns out it was horrible stuff and the building constantly has the fascia rock falling off and the company’s response is just “call us anytime rocks come off and we’ll come fix them”
 

N-Smooth

Smooth Gang Founding Member
Location
UT
Yes, this.
My brother built a shop/office space building for leasing a few years ago and the company he hired to do the rock work on the exterior used a special type of mortar that was supposed to be amazing for holding the rock to the concrete wall, but turns out it was horrible stuff and the building constantly has the fascia rock falling off and the company’s response is just “call us anytime rocks come off and we’ll come fix them”
We had quite a few pieces of the faux rock fall off our old house. It sucked. The work these guys did looked better than the work the builder did on the house, even when it was fresh. I'm bummed for them since they have to redo it but also 🤷‍♂️
 

The_Lobbster

Well-Known Member
Stucco brown coat, thin brick and first round of mudding/taping done a few days ago.
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But wait, I went into the office today (I go in 2x monthly) and something has to go wrong.
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Brick guy calls and starts out by apologizing… they came out to pick up the check and apparently they spray vinegar on their work when they’re done and it just makes it look good. I don’t know the science behind that shit but apparently it made all of it turn white so they had to tear it off and will re-do it. He said he’s been doing this for 47 years and never seen this. I feel bad for them but he is right when he says “it’s not your problem” and I appreciate that sentiment. The moral of the story is going into the office is gay.
Maybe the rock was limestone of some sort? Since it’s a base, it reacts with the vinegar, turns ashy white. We use crushed limestones as a neutralizer at work for our boiler condensates so it isn’t nearly as acidic when it hits the cast iron drains.

Glad he’s fixing it, that’s a good guy!
 
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