Monthly Archives: March 2012

Keith has brought the trusses on his truck. Big trusses; over 8m, so it is a big truck. I was worried about it cracking the concrete floor. The concrete is over 20 years old, and the thickness was quite minimal … Continue reading →

All the beams are up. The rafters and battens have been put up on the western skillion to provide some bracing prior to the trusses going up. I thought we were all set for the trusses. I had expected the … Continue reading →

I took a day off work on rec leave to get into the construction. I had hoped that I would get 2 of the 6 beams up in the day, but in the end, only 1 was bolted in place. … Continue reading →

For now, the demolishing has finished, and construction commenced. The remaining structure has helped with supporting the steel columns, or which 6 of the 8 main columns are now stood. Around the outside, another 8 smaller columns will support a … Continue reading →

Well… flattened as much as possible for now. I have left up a bit of frame over the old bath/laundry/toilet area. I think this will make it easier to get the new frame up. We’ve been cleaning the floor and … Continue reading →