🌬️Strong winds have caused challenges in the construction process.
❄️Ice removal is necessary before further progress can be made.
🪚Pre-cutting lumber has improved efficiency and readiness for the project.
🔩The team plans to secure the bracing once the wind dies down.
🏗️Despite the challenges, progress is being made on building the pocket gates.
Why has the installation of tin siding been delayed?
—Strong winds have made it unsafe to install the tin siding.
What has been done to prepare for building the pocket gate walls?
—The lumber has been pre-cut to the required lengths, and they are waiting for one more piece of pressure-treated board.
What challenges have the strong winds posed?
—The winds have made it difficult to work and have even blown off some of the soffit material.
Why is ice removal important?
—Removing the ice allows for a safe and ice-free environment to continue the construction.
What is the plan for securing the bracing?
—The team plans to secure the bracing once the wind dies down and it becomes safe to work at a higher level.
00:00Progress on building pocket gates despite windy conditions and icy surroundings.
03:30Measurement and planning for connecting the livestock panels to the wall.
05:45Discussion on connecting the panels and creating a removable inside wall for pocket gates.
08:19Building the pocket gate walls and adding a rail for gate support.
11:10Securing the gate slides and adding stops to prevent overextension.
13:27Planning the height for the wall rail and positioning the gates.
16:38Dealing with strong winds and cleaning ice from the barn.
18:57Pre-cutting lumber for pocket gate walls while waiting for the wind to calm down.
19:39The challenges of windy conditions and ice removal.
19:55Continuing work on securing the bracing once the wind dies down.
