Post #723465 by muskrat on Wed, Jul 23, 2014 12:38 AM

with the 2nd patio structure done i realized that the lower height posed an issue with the tail design i had on the joists.
they we're too low and too pointy.
i made a few marks with chalk and came up with a quick fix and ended up trimming the bottom off of the tails leaving an upward point.
this gave about 3 inches of head room and eliminated a dangerous situation.
i snapped this last night as the sun was going down (no filter, just a beautiful sunset)

with that issue taken care of i began to frame out the walls.
again i was busy building and didn't get many photos.
i framed out the walls then put up siding.

there are 3 wall sections, the main wall with 2 windows, a small kick-out on the outside and a 3 foot section extending from the house out to the corner.

with the walls framed and the siding in place i started on the opening which has large slat plantation shutters.

once they we're test fitted i disassembled them then back to burning, scrapping and sealing.

these are fully functioning shutters which can let the breeze through, let light in or keep the glare out as well as keeping the elements at bay.
here's a link to the company that makes the hardware.

http://www.flexfence.com/theHardware/index.shtml

you use standard 1x6 fence boards (or whatever wood you choose in those dimensions) fairly straight forward install.

next up finishing off the interior walls.