Kris Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Great work you have done there. I would love to live in a hous like that. Would certainly be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I reckon he's trying to take credit for Mrs P's work - as usual! But seriously - great to see the project finally under way Jason. I know how frustrated you've been with the delays over the years. Isn't it amazing how quickly things can happen when you find a bureaucrat who actually knows what they are supposed to be doing, instead of one who just wants to cover their backside. Hope to see it in the flesh someday soon! Indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Very very nice house you've got their Jason so how thick is the wall at the bottom where you've got to knock through And i how many stairs you got in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Very very nice house you've got their Jason so how thick is the wall at the bottom where you've got to knock through And i how many stairs you got in there Your gonna laugh.... I think there are 39 steps!! The walls at ground level are around 40" to 44" thick in the places I have been able to measure previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 What a great looking house. You've certainly done a great job on the extension. (When is the room warming party ? :D) The dogs are looking good as well, seems like just last week when you got them.......Is your Holly clumsy like standing on her ears and tripping over her feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 She wouldn't be a Bassett if not Scott!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Finally got my joiners on Monday, been making steady progress with the roof since then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Most of the basic roof in place, one of the two pitch pine purlings now in place. No expense spared here... solid Mahogany scaffold boards too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Here they are.... top blokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Truss made and in place now..... all made from reclaimed pitch pine beams reclaimed from the farm I spent many childhood hours on......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Site manager checking out the days work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 More updates over the coming days/weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 LOOKING GOOD Jas , bet you can't wait to get it in the dry and knock through that lovely thick wall. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 looking good!!!!!, how is the end wall/roof to be constructed, trying to picture it in my mind? See Mel is impressed! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 LOOKING GOOD Jas , bet you can't wait to get it in the dry and knock through that lovely thick wall. :o We've just been discussing that today Mark..... I'm certainly not as fit as I was when I knocked through on the other side of the house.... some serious 14lb hammer work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 looking good!!!!!, how is the end wall/roof to be constructed, trying to picture it in my mind? See Mel is impressed! ;) It will be "Hipped".... you'll see in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 We've just been discussing that today Mark..... I'm certainly not as fit as I was when I knocked through on the other side of the house.... some serious 14lb hammer work!!! rather you than me Jas :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 It will be "Hipped".... you'll see in the next few days. i suppose a rounded hip with lots of rafters , looks fun . going to be fun to tile or slate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Lovely job Jason - I presume you're leaving the 'old' timber exposed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Lovely job Jason - I presume you're leaving the 'old' timber exposed? Yes, the new truss and purlins will be cleaned up and left exposed John, all the "new timber" will not be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Looking very good now Jason now its starting to take shape :o ;) Wahts happened above the blocked up window on the main house been patched up \ \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Looks great Jason. Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Progressing well and I look forward to seeing pictures of the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Looking very good now Jason now its starting to take shape :o ;) Wahts happened above the blocked up window on the main house been patched up \ \ \ It's been rendered many years ago Simon, I can only assume that the stone is badly "blown" there. The walls are solid and most of the stone used is bedded deep which makes it almost impossible to remove individual pieces to replace them like you could on a cavity wall or a rubble filled wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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