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Month: July 2023

BBQ/Workshop 1

31 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

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.

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The Pergolas Arrive

27 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

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 ....

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Sand Blasting

25 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

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 ....

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Hoists not Joists

22 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

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 ....

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First Floor Joists 7

21 July 202310 August 2023 gjj

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.

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Oak Flooring Moved!

20 July 202310 August 2023 gjj

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.

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Windows 3 and Oak Floor

19 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

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 ....

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Windows 2

13 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

Putting my temporary floor to good use. The stone wall is rebuilt on the inside over the new concrete lintel.

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Windows 1

12 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

Good progress on the windows that are now nearly all concreted. One more to go. A new external office by the caravan.

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First Floor Joists 6

10 July 202312 September 2023 gjj

I have laid the floor in the right direction this time as it is just enough for the scaffolding to fit onto. View from the bedroom window.

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