Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Wall framing...

 Above is before...

 This job was to frame two walls inside a shop/studio.


Here is the wall completed.  The home owner is doing the finish work.


 Here is the area where the home owner wanted the wall.  There was a couple obstacles such as venting, old cement, and alignment bracing that was needed, but it turned out great.



Here is the wall completed and ready for the homeowner to finish it off.

 

Friday, October 4, 2019

Cement Driveway...

We recently poured some cement to make a driveway bigger.  It's part one of a several part job. Watch for more to come...




How to apply vinyl sign on a trailer using wet application...

Ok so this is a 'construction' job all on it's own!  I won't lie and say it was a piece of cake because, ahem, it was so not!  It took us all day to complete one full side plus the smaller vinyl on the back of the trailer.  We for sure learned some things along the way that I will gladly pass on...

First step is to decide on your graphics, design, or text.  Cut them yourself using a cutter or order them from a reputable shop.  We got ours from Schoen Signs & Graphics.  They customized exactly what we wanted and were super easy to work with.  It started out with our logo and information. They included instructions and tips to help with the application of our graphics, but some stuff we seriously just learned as we went! We also watched THIS video which gave us a good visual on what to expect.

Next you will want to check the weather.  Yes it is easier when it is warm, not windy, and for sure no rain or snow.  You will also want to clean your area with a rag and water to get off bugs and junk and then with rubbing alcohol to get off any remaining residue for a squeaky clean surface.  We also removed all screws that would be in the way of the vinyl and cut an 'X' in the backing that would contact the screws. This made it so we didn't have to remove every screw in the area and made it easier to apply.

We used painters tape to place it where we wanted it after using a tape measure to get it lined out just right.


Now it was time to wet it and apply.  So nerve wracking!  Peel the liner from the back of the graphics.  Mist your surface with a spray bottle filled with water and a tiny drop of dish soap.  This will help the vinyl not instantly stick so you can move it around a smudge if you need to.  Squeegee your graphics into place starting in the middle working outward to release any air bubbles.  Mist the paper backing to make it easier to release from the graphics. Pull backing away at an angle firmly and smoothly.  Not too fast or too slow.  Now re-squeegee to remove any bubbles still visible.  Let 'soak' in sun for at least an hour to help remove any remaining bubbles (can pin prick any stubborn ones that didn't leave). Then poof just like that you've got your advertising ready to go on the road with you!




All said and done (at least with one side), it looks fantastic and we did it!




Thursday, September 19, 2019

Shed Restoration and add on project...

sanpete contractor, mt. pleasant construction,

 BEFORE:



Shed Reconstruction Project.  Here are the details about bringing new life back to an old shed. 


 A homeowner had a shed on their property that was built approximately 70 years ago.  Obviously time and weather had taken its toll and there were multiple areas that needed attention.  

The list of updates are as follows:

- reinforcing the structure with new collar ties throughout the rafters 
- adding an awning to the North side of the shed 
-gravel to level out before cement
-cement forms and rebar in prep for pour
- pouring concrete floors inside and out
- removing the old shingles, installing new roof deck and shingles to match the existing house
- adding a new overhead coiling door
-wasp war:  anytime you are dealing with an existing structure be sure to check for wasps in all nooks, crannies, and corners!  This little shed had more than you would think...pictures not included, but just know they gave chase!

 It starts with structure.  We had to reinforce the current rafters with added
collar ties.  The owner wanted more head room, but didn't want to lose
the strength.

 The old shingles were stripped off to make way for new roof deck
and shingles...

Next we built the awning...



 Gravel time!  It's amazing how much gravel can be moved by two people, two shovels, and a wheel barrow!  Everything was evened out with gravel and reinforced with
rebar to prepare for cement!



CEMENT!

Cement pours are a family affair and take 
all of us to pull it off!



 It was a beautiful day to pour and we are always glad when a good pour looks great at the end of the day!











All finished it's totally usable and awesome!

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Velux Skylight Installation...





Here is a before and an after of a Velux Skylight Installation.






It's impressive how much airy light one change can add!


Thursday, June 13, 2019

Pouring the planter boxes!


We poured cement for our planter box today.
It turned out awesome...one more thing done!


Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Planter boxes/retaining walls...



We are working on planter box number two!  I can't wait to have two big beautiful planter boxes that will hold some pretty major dirt and plants.  This has been quite the project due to all the rain, rocks, and weeds.  Keep watch for finished pictures!  This is a current picture of the forms set up and ready to pour some cement.

Wall framing...

 Above is before...   This job was to frame two walls inside a shop/studio. Here is the wall completed.  The home owner is d...