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Looking good Gerard!! :tu

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Thought I'd post up a few more picture updates before getting out there today:


Built a storage area above the "gym", which can be accessed by ladder from the brewhouse.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...icstorage1.jpg


Installed a gable fan--for extracting those brew fumes & cigar smoke! Ran the controller unit down the wall so I can adjust it without crawling all the way up there.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...eexhaust-1.jpg

Here's what the platform storage area looks like

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...icstorage2.jpg


I'm not allowed to paint.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...Painting2a.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...Painting1a.jpg


Lisa primed and painted the walls--it's a grayish/purplish-blue color called "Innuendo" (who comes up with these paint names anyway?!) It all looks really good, the color is going to coordinate well with the light wood floor we'll install later.

I hope to finish the drop ceiling today, which will allow me to open up the heat vent and install some additional overhead lights. It's cold out there and gets dark early now....!

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Looking good there brother, keep up the good work.

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really coming along nicely

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Looking good brother, im suscribing! Keep us updated. I'm considering putting in a wall in my man cave to seperate it from the otherside of the garage. You're giving me that motivation to go ahead and bite the bullet, and get it done. Keep it up man it's looking great!

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It's coming along nicely, Gerard! :tu

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Looking good there!

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Very Nice, Gerald!:tu

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Getting there. Looking good!:tu

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Dude that is looking great! Keep us updated!

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Looking good!!

Keep up the great work!!

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Keep it up brother, its getting there.

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Very awesome work.... you are livin the dream with that project!

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So it's been awhile, work during the holidays kinda slowed down. Did a few minor, cosmetic sort of finishes. Got the walls painted, the windows trimmed, built a low shelf around the top of the concrete, installed shelving in the pantry and enclosed the upper level storage with some sliding doors.

Had to wait on some funds before starting the floor. Spent the last two weekends on that job:

Laying the vapor barrier & underlayment-that was a big pain in the butt.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...tingfloor1.jpg

Here's a look at the partial floor install

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...tingfloor2.jpg

I ran the table saw, Lisa does better snapping things in place.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...tingfloor3.jpg

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And here, finally, is substantial completion of the gym area!


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...age/Final1.jpg


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...age/Final3.jpg


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...age/Final2.jpg

The floor looks great, combined with the rubber mats it really absorbs impact. And the room is holding a steady 62 degrees, which is about a 15-20 degree improvement this time of year.

All in all, I'm pleased with how it's turned out. Still have a few things left on this section, but they're minor. The room is functional now.

Once it warms up in a few weeks, I'll tackle the brewhouse/workshop section. Hopefully that won't take quite as long!

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Saweeet!! That looks awesome!! :banger

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Looking good Gerard!

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That looks great! I wish I had the space to create like this!
Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

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What a project, looks great, thanks for update and all the pics!

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great work.