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The Vardo - The Deck

On the back part of the Vardo, we decided to add a cute little deck.

Hubby started out by framing in the floor and setting the sides.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson
 Hubby used a hammer and chisel to cut out the groove to hold the lattice in place.


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson
 Two sides complete.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson
Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


Going forward we may add a small gate to the side and some fold down steps.  For now, Strange Magic is ready to roll!  I hope you've enjoyed our journey.

The Vardo - Roof Part 1


We started out by putting the frame of the roof up.  we notched out the cross beams to hold the purlin beams. Each side was secured to the top of the walls.



Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Then we placed the plywood on top of the beams.  The plywood was primed on both sides before adding to the roof.

We used nails and roofing cement to hold the plywood in place.


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


We will cover the seams with roofing tape before putting a coat of rubberized roofing material across the entire roof.

This is the look inside.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

The Vardo - Walls Part 2

After deciding that he didn't like the look of the first set of tongue in groove, Hubby removed it and started again.  This is how it went.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson
Our next step is the roof.

The Vardo - Walls Part 1

We opted to go with the already made tongue and groove siding.  We tried to make our own but it was a bit over out wheel house, you can cut the price of the siding by about 2/3 if you make your on.


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

This was the first pass at the siding which hubby decided to redo.  Below is our super cool window was got from the Re-Store.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

This will be the bed.  We put a couple of hinges on the underside so that we can lift it up for storage access.
Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

This is the inside wall.
Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson
Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Hubby decided to start over so checkout our next update in Walls Part 2

The Vardo - The Windows

Here is a look at the finished framing of the walls and the install of the windows.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

The Vardo - Side Wall Framing

After the ledge was up we added the side wall framing.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

The Vardo - The Ledge



The ledge around the top of the kneewall is where the walls of the vardo will sit.  This is also where the foundation for the bed and cabinets will be.




Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Next we work on the walls.

The Vardo - The Kneewall


After the floor frame was secure, we added the kneewall.  The kneewall is the box around the floor where the walls will sit.


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

After the three sides are added they are then covered with plywood.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson



Our next steps will be to add the ledge beam to the top of the kneewall and start the walls.

The Vardo - The Floor Frame

After the bones were cleaned it was time to lay out the floor.  We needed to frame in the bottom, add the wiring and the plywood.

First we created a work area that was out of the sun and rain for Hubby to work in.


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

After the floor frame was laid, plywood was added over the frame to create the floor.


Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson
Next we will add the Kneewall.