Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Dreamzchaser]

Those cracks do not look major to me. Good job so far on the coop.

Throw all the youngsters in together, with some boxes, sawhorses and other obstacles and hiding spots. They will work it out, like kids always do.

Well, DX thinks we can put cement blocks in the middle as high as the top and if any small room left, he can put a 2x4.
The 2x4 that was going to be the perch is very warped so have to find a better one. It is not finished but I think he wanted me to have it at least habitable for the chick on MDay. I wait a few days more. I have to paint inside some more. He wants me to be sfa going inside. I love you all so much for all the help and understanding.

 

[RaZ]

Change in plans fellows. 4x4's on foundation are cracking. All is at a stop until next week. At least I get to spend mother's day with my girls inside,

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Those cracks are nothing more than the timber drying out. It looks like a pressure treated 4x4 that probably had those cracks before it went into the pressure chamber. I don't think that the integrity of the wood is compromised.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Good Morning everyone! To the mothers here, Happy Mother's Day! To the Fathers, Happy day as well. Having children is a blessing that it is never a done work for many.
Anyways, thank you so much for all of the information. I am happy that I have you all. I will check on it and maybe I do move them in today. Have a blessed day!

 

[DobieLover]

Change in plans fellows. 4x4's on foundation are cracking. All is at a stop until next week. At least I get to spend mother's day with my girls inside,

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Those are just splits in the lumber from drying. It is still bearing the load.
PT lumber usually arrives that the lumber yard soaking wet with the treatment. Cracks are normal when it dries. Don't worry about it.

 

[aart]

Those cracks are nothing more than the timber drying out. It looks like a pressure treated 4x4 that probably had those cracks before it went into the pressure chamber. I don't think that the integrity of the wood is compromised.

Those are just splits in the lumber from drying. It is still bearing the load.
PT lumber usually arrives that the lumber yard soaking wet with the treatment. Cracks are normal when it dries. Don't worry about it.

Ditto Dos^^^

I'd be more concerned about the screws used to attach post and braces to joists.
Looks like a drywall screw?

 

[1muttsfan]

I'd be more concerned about the screws used to attach post and braces to joists.
Looks like a drywall screw?
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That's what I was wondering too. And some of them do not look like they were driven in all the way.

 

[aart]

That's what I was wondering too. And some of them do not look like they were driven in all the way.

Should be lag bolts/screws to attached posts to joists, and deck screws for braces.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Ditto Dos^^^

I'd be more concerned about the screws used to attach post and braces to joists.
Looks like a drywall screw?
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I believe it is a 3" yes

 

[riss]

@riss, definitely need pics tomorrow.

I have to rearrange plans but I'm getting some from tractor supply this weekend

 

[RaZ]

Oh how I love puns, and Dad jokes.