I choose not to write about my framing fiasco during that section. I though it was compensated for at that time.
While sheathing the last section of wall, I realized it fell out of square about 5/8" of an inch. Here comes the freak out. I awake at 4am on Saturday, worried about my situation. Will I need to tear down all the wall and start over. Might as well just burn it down. The thoughts I have being a virgin builder. I call my dad and tell him my situation. He's able to ease my mind and tells me that framing often is a little out a square a bit, even by the best of them. I'm able to move on. In retrospect, if I just completely fastened down my lofts before I started sheathing, I could have kept better square. Oh well, the next tiny house.
I hire a door profession to install my door that I met through our local San Diego Tiny House Meetup Group, Dave. He had already installed a couple doors and got good testimonials. A slightly off door will stick with you like a nagging injury. Thus I hire someone for the first time in my build process.
When we started, the door frame was out about 7/8 of an inch. I created this scenario when I realized the wall was out and started to try to pull some of the walls back into square using a complicated pull system with ratcheting tie downs. Waste of time and the problem eventually caught up to me. We had to do some modifying and shimming, but Dave knows his doors and I'm pleased with the result. It would have took days for me to install it, and it probably wouldn't have been a clean install. Even with a bunch of sophisticated door tools, it still took Dave 4-5 hours to install it.
I choose a Kwikset bluetooth dead bolt for my locking system. A bit pricey, but the door will automatically open when I approach with my smart phone. 2 smart keys come with the purchase, and additional smart keys can be purchased for a small fee. I'll review it when it's fully installed.
While sheathing the last section of wall, I realized it fell out of square about 5/8" of an inch. Here comes the freak out. I awake at 4am on Saturday, worried about my situation. Will I need to tear down all the wall and start over. Might as well just burn it down. The thoughts I have being a virgin builder. I call my dad and tell him my situation. He's able to ease my mind and tells me that framing often is a little out a square a bit, even by the best of them. I'm able to move on. In retrospect, if I just completely fastened down my lofts before I started sheathing, I could have kept better square. Oh well, the next tiny house.
I hire a door profession to install my door that I met through our local San Diego Tiny House Meetup Group, Dave. He had already installed a couple doors and got good testimonials. A slightly off door will stick with you like a nagging injury. Thus I hire someone for the first time in my build process.
When we started, the door frame was out about 7/8 of an inch. I created this scenario when I realized the wall was out and started to try to pull some of the walls back into square using a complicated pull system with ratcheting tie downs. Waste of time and the problem eventually caught up to me. We had to do some modifying and shimming, but Dave knows his doors and I'm pleased with the result. It would have took days for me to install it, and it probably wouldn't have been a clean install. Even with a bunch of sophisticated door tools, it still took Dave 4-5 hours to install it.
I choose a Kwikset bluetooth dead bolt for my locking system. A bit pricey, but the door will automatically open when I approach with my smart phone. 2 smart keys come with the purchase, and additional smart keys can be purchased for a small fee. I'll review it when it's fully installed.