The back wall took about 3.5 hours to build, it was far less complex than the front wall with only one door opening. I did go ahead and frame it for another opening that would be used should I decide to ever expand the shop later. It is easier tio do that now that after the building is complete. building out the back would allow me to add more space should it ever become needed.
The third was went together really quickly as it had no openings. It was light enough that I stood it up by myself. Getting walls that join together to fit correctly can be a challenge but careful measuring made this wall fit like a glove.
I decided for the fourth wall to make an opening for a garage door. As this end of the shop is desiganated to be the gunsmithing area I decided that I might need to get big stuff in and out of there. At the very least I plan on putting in a lathe and the big opening will make that easier. Planning now for the future is easier than haing to do a big tearout later to make a change.
The completed walls. Note the PTAC shell test fit in its opening.
The next step is to complete the upper top plate to tie this all together and then I will start on the second floor.
Total cost to date for materials is now $1392.23.
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