BBQ/Workshop 3
The pergola does use some nuts and bolts but the main method of fixing is old fashioned hard wood pegs. The whole structure wobbles a bit as they are driven home. The problem I have ....
Author: gjj
BBQ/Workshop 2
The first support is prepared with its foot and then stood in place on its bolted base resembling a Canadian Totem Pole. Ivo finds a comfortable spot to hide (under the caravan) while Luc decides ....
BBQ/Workshop 1
The first footing for the post of the pergola is quickly followed by the remaining five. Meanwhile, Esteban has been preparing the holes for the attic beams to support the joists for the attic floor.
The Pergolas Arrive
The Douglas Fir pergolas have arrived together with the roofing materials. The three wheeled forklift was an amazing machine that could turn its wheels through 90 degrees to access difficult positions. Each pergola has been ....
Sand Blasting
If you have never seen it, this is sand blasting in progress. Jonathan has cleaned the wall (that will be exposed in the Lounge) and is here cleaning up the joists that will remain visible ....
Hoists not Joists
I need to lift a lot of materials to the upper floors so I have bought and installed an electric hoist identical to the one I had at Le Chai. Making a start on the ....
First Floor Joists 7
Finally got around to starting the next line of joists for the temporary floor for the builders to access the last of the existing windows that needs its lintel raising.
Oak Flooring Moved!
Started yesterday but finished today. The oak flooring has been moved from the drive to be stored internally. Currently serving as my temporary workbench/store as it will not be needed for some time.
Windows 4 and Oak Floor
The floor beam on the new concrete pedestal has been bolted with resin. The exiting windows are having their lintels raised and the view of the back of the house starts to take shape. Another ....
Windows 3
Putting my temporary floor to good use. The stone wall is rebuilt on the inside over the new concrete lintel.