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[Ryan]

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Thanks all. On the question of the slope. All the area around the oven is sloped and drains down to the grass. I had a concrete patio poured, colored, and stamped in the fall. The grade drains water away so the wood storage should be fine. The foundation under the oven slopes a bit as well. I plan on putting an elevated shelf in anyways as the snow can blow in and stack up. That way the would can stay off the floor and stay dry. I will still keep some in the garage just in case! Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ryan

[gjbingham]

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You lost me Ryan. Suggestions for - ??? I read back a page and didn't see any outstanding questions. Maybe I missed something.

[Acoma]

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George, I had asked him about slope of his foundation and drainage. He was answering this above.

[gjbingham]

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Ahhh, sorry to slow things down. Thanks Robert!

[Ryan]

Ryan's 42

I was able to cover the dome with the insulating blanket and secure with chicken wire this past weekend. I started framig around the dome with metal studs. I decided to go with the Stone House for the exterior look. I will post some photos this week. Things are all set to start the oven cure. I had to go out of town suddenly on business so, I hope to start the curing process tomorrow. I did have a question?

Can the roof be flat on top or do I need to slightly angle the roof for proper drainage? I don't want to do a gabled roof.

Thanks,

Ryan

[gjbingham]

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Flat roof, as in no slope at all? Where in Colorado are you? A slope for rain water or snow sounds advisable.

[DrakeRemoray]

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I went with a flat roof after a brief discussion with Cannuck Jim. I put a rubber pond liner down over my durarock but under the flat flagstone stuff I used for the roofing, just in case they do let water in...I was going to do a moderate slope but was afraid that it might just look slightly off...



Drake

[Ryan]

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Thanks. I think I might do a flat roof with a slight slope. This would be hidden as I can use a decorative mansard approach. The pond liner is a good idea. I will use that as well.


Thanks,

Ryan

[Ryan]

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Here are the photos of the progress I made last Friday and Saturday. I put on the ceramic blanket on Friday. Then went and bought metal studs. I was able to frame up most everything in those 2 days. The photos were taken prior to adding some additional support and bracing with the studs. I was able to apply 3 sides of cement board tonight. It was too dark to take photos as I stopped at 10:15 . There will be more photos tomorrow. Does anyone have a suggestions for a good IR Thermometer? I have been looking online and there are way too many choices.

Thanks,

Ryan

[Frances]

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Looking good! Alway surprising how fast the framework goes up... what are your plans for the outside then?

If I were you, I'd go with the FB thermometer - after all, if the plans work as well as they do, I'm sure the thermometer will, too.

[Ryan]

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I plan on using a combination of stone and stucco. I have flagstone for the base and some decorative trim. I've never attempted stucco myself but I thought I would give it a try. Maybe there is an easier alternative?

Thanks,

Ryan

[Ryan]

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Ladies and Gentlemen...We have fire! I was able to finish putting up the cement board. I will mud and tape next week. I lit the first fire today of 1 newspaper. I couldn't find my camera so the photos from the phone will have to do. Enjoy!

Have a Great Weekend All!

Ryan

[Dutchoven]

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The first fire is always exciting...you have certainly crossed over the threshold...you've done a nice job!
Dutch

[gjbingham]

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Ryan, when I opened a pic, it was only about three times as large as the thumbnail. Try a little less reduction. Makes it easier for my tired eyes to enjoy.

[beaglestorm]

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I think it's because he is using his camera phone. My wife had taken a bunch of photos of our son on her new phone, but when I downloaded them they were 640x480. The phone had defaulted to the smallest size instead of the bigger 2 MP mode. If it's an older phone, 640x480 may be the max.