Thursday, August 15, 2013

August 15, 2013

Today the cellar floor was poured.

4" of concrete over plastic liner. We already had the footings done so no rebar needed. Will get the welder back to finish that and we can start the carpentry work building the front and back.

Friday, August 9, 2013

August 8,2013

Rain continues to impede progress. Yesterday the welder was able to attach one piece of the 3/16" steel that covers the corner holes and gap between the first and second floor containers on the outside. After we insulate between them, we will seal the inside gap as well. Securing the corner welds although if they held up being lifted into place, doubt they will go anywhere at this point.

Secured the plates to the footings with expansion bolts so now ready to pour the cellar floor. That should be done early next week.

Welder wants us to wait til he is done welding before we start the decking between the containers. Worried that sparks might set something on fire.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Stacking !

August 1, 2013

Today was a big day ! We had the welder on site and the crane to put the containers in place on the foundation.


The welder attached the plate to the top of the square pole that would be welded to the container at the inside corner. The base 12" square 3/4" steel plate was then welded to the bottom of each pole.

The crane arrived at 8am

lifting the welder equipment the easy way.

The first container was lifted.
The first one went into place rather easily as did the second one. They were spot welded to each corner plate on the foundation and attached to the square pole. 
Stacking the third one proved to be more of a challenge. They had to sit directly on top of each other and even with ropes attached and the expertise of the crane guy, it took an hour to set it.
Perfect !
Here is where we became wicked smaaaht ! The welder decided to make sure they were even and easier to set without him welding 8ft up a ladder. We set the first floor container down in the cellar hole, stacked the second  floor container on top. He welded them together and the crane lifted both at the same time into place. Saved us so much time. So the 5th & 6th and 7th and 8th containers were set in record time.


They are set ! Next step is to have the foundation floor poured. We will then start the construction of the middle atrium decking, the front and back and roof. Stay tuned.