Re: SB: Temporary Supporting Walls Was: atypical week in home construction (long)

[Peter/Pam Martin <pmartin@islandnet.com>]

At 04:08 PM 7/15/02 -0700, Marcus wrote, among other things:
<snip>
>One drawback to loadbearing SBC is not having a roof up when the walls are
>stacked....
>It takes a lot more time to replace soggy bales than it does to tarp up.
<snip>
Since the first incontestable truth often gives rise to the second, could 
one build temporary, height-adjustable walls to support the roof a couple 
of feet to the interior of the final bale position before stacking?  These 
walls could be framed and braced to prevent racking and uplifting in strong 
winds, and would need to be able to be adjustable to allow the roof system 
to be lowered onto the bale top plate.  Alternatively these temporary walls 
could be scaffolding and/or jacks.  The scaffolding and jacks could be 
rented and framing lumber used for other parts of the house.  The roof 
joists or trusses would have to be designed to be supported at two 
places.  Is this a case of putting in a tack with a sledge hammer?  The 
clever fool, Peter.



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