Continuing

I'm finishing up the interior walls and trim. I'm leaving the section between the windows open for shelf space. The windows face NE and NW, making ideal light for a studio. There will be a wrap-around desk in this section.

The final step is to put blocking in the roof, then insulation, then the ceiling. I am going to go with fiberglass insulation due to its performance with moisture. The denim-cotton wouldn't hold up. For the ceiling's center section I am looking online at decorative pressed tin that comes in 2' panels. I am looking for a lightweight wood to use on the sides going up to the center.

The farm cat exploring.

Parked next to the grain silo and the goats.

Ceiling Installation

Lunchbreak. So very nice to work with wood again rather than polyiso****

This is old oak flooring found free on Craigslist from someone doing a remodel.

Dealing with the Ceiling

Foaming in where there were little gaps, then blocking (little 3/4" pieces to support the rigid from the bottom so it won't sag over time), and then just a small beginning at putting up the oak flooring as the ceiling.

ACK! THE ROOF: TO VENT OR NOT?

Reader beware...

Nuances of this roof:

• Rafters (2"x6" ripped to 6" "exactly") are running parallel to the width (not length as is standard)
• I'm planning on using two pieces of 2 5/8" rigid foam between the rafters, (potentially) leaving about 3/4" space for venting (holes in rafters and blocking could allow for venting from side to side of the house, OR from eave through rafters up to ridge)
• There is 2"x6" diagonal blocking (not 6" exactly) with an 18 gauge metal strap nailed into it
• I'm stubborn about not wanting to use plywood for sheer strength
• the vapor barrier on the roof (bitchathane/ ice & storm most likely... .... ....) needs a consistent uniform surface to lay upon; Therefore, if I do vent at the top, I imagine I'll need to sandwich a few layers of corrugated plastic (same stuff ridge vents are made from)
• It is possible to vent the longer side (seen with the diagonal in place) but not the loft side (which will have a hatch roof that pops up)
• There will be small windows at the loft level to open for ventilation

IF NO VENTING
PROS: I just want to put the roof on, enough already

CONS: worried about mold developing in ceiling

IF YES VENTING
PROS: the roof is vented! longevity
CONS: pain in the neck, less space in loft's head room

BOTTOM LINE:
I have to make a decision. The rain is coming.