my current project

MG Man · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:44 pm Post subject:

finally dusted off the camera and uploaded some pics
so what's new?
well, plastering is almost done, and some of the windows are installed
Only the aluminium windows to be sourced and ordered now
exterior

window from outside

window being installed
These were custom made by QPSL in Freeport
They did a great job with these
And yes they are HEAVY

window with fire escape open

kitchen wall

living / dining area

finished kitchen wall

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zodiaque · Dude where's my Car? Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602

Nice work! I especially like the windows.
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MG Man · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:48 pm Post subject:

windows with simple band right around

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Jahling · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:24 am Post subject:

Looking good man. I like the band around the windows.
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spike · Racing Wind! Joined: 04 Aug 2009 Posts: 326

House looking great, lad!
Don't forget to install the ladder under the "fire escape" window opening... or just leave a spatula by the wall underneath... Laughing

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MG Man · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:35 am Post subject:

lol i hope to get a rope ladder
in any event the garage roof will be under the windows when the garage is put in place, so the leap of faith won't require that much faith Smile

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SNIPER-3000 · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 11 Jun 2010 Posts: 11

Great windows
taking that idea!
Thanks.

SNIPER-3000 · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 11 Jun 2010 Posts: 11

MG man how was the I-beam secured on to the red bricks?

MG Man · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:00 pm Post subject:

The roof supporting i-beams are actually anchored to the ring beam, not the bricks...
At the base of each vertical 2 x 4 I beam is a piece running horizontally along the ring beam, to spread the load. Each horizontal section was anchored (welded) to steel within the ring beam When the walls were raised 2 brick rows above the ring beam, each roof support was reinforced with concrete. We basically boxed both sides of the brick wall and poured concrete
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SNIPER-3000 · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 11 Jun 2010 Posts: 11

NICE.
what you using for the under ceiling of the roof, on the out side?

MG Man · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject:

under seal will be standard sheeting from Damus, i the same grey to match the roof. Grey will take longer to look dirty than white!
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MG Man · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:37 pm Post subject:

SNIPER-3000 · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 11 Jun 2010 Posts: 11

Great.
You know what i forgot to tell the electricians....i forgot to tell then to leave/run extra pipe and box for cable TV/Internet Rolling Eyes

They did however remembered to run a sub panel at the garage with a 50A four core cable and welding outlets,with all the rush it is easy to forget

Plex · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:20 pm Post subject:

Windows looks great..

MG Man · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:23 am Post subject:

thanks Plexorama
SNIPER, my electrician remembered to run boxes for cable and phone so we got away Smile

Good that you remembered the sub panel and welding outlets as well. I amde sure to run two 220 outlets, because you never know when you might need to plug in an arc welder. We also wired the rooms for a/c just in case, even tho we dont plan on it......and a plug for a dryer, again just in case. We also put in a splitter in the event we ever decide to put apartments downstairs, so basically upstairs and downstairs can can be metered independently if we decide to go that route

SNIPER don't forget to put in some vents when you do the underseal on your eve. Allows for air expansion and prevents your ceiling from 'jumping' when you open and close doors
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