Today was my grans anniversary mass, it was on at 11:30am and afterwards we headed to my mams for a bite to eat, we sat and talked etc until about 2pm, I then decided that fek it, lets not go to the house!!
So I had my first day off since May 15th, just sitting there and not having to move to go to either football or house was a strange feeling, but hell did I enjoy it!!!
We even went into Westport on Sunday nite for few pints, and I also enjoyed these!!
Back to the house tomorrow!
July 31, 2005
July 30, 2005
Progressive day
Today tured out to be a very progressive day, was on the road for 8am, headed to Heiton Buckleys to get my screw bits, screws and new tape.
Then over to Hursts to get the shower valves, there were about 10 of them, actually spent more time checking all their show rooms than looking at showers!!
When I finally coped on I talked to Mr Hurst (yes thats his name ;) ) and he recommended a brand to me, in the end they cost me 270 euro a piece, steep but he swore to me that they would not fail or leak!
I trust him on this to be honest.
No roofer today!!
Bank holiday Monday so he will not be there until Tuesday at least!!
Today I put in timber ties into the chimney, then I had to strap the roof ladder to the timber frame, each screwed in at right angles, once again time consuming!!
I also added the edging along the ceilings and around the dormer!! every where I seem to look I can see edging needed!!!
Then over to Hursts to get the shower valves, there were about 10 of them, actually spent more time checking all their show rooms than looking at showers!!
When I finally coped on I talked to Mr Hurst (yes thats his name ;) ) and he recommended a brand to me, in the end they cost me 270 euro a piece, steep but he swore to me that they would not fail or leak!
I trust him on this to be honest.
No roofer today!!
Bank holiday Monday so he will not be there until Tuesday at least!!
Today I put in timber ties into the chimney, then I had to strap the roof ladder to the timber frame, each screwed in at right angles, once again time consuming!!
I also added the edging along the ceilings and around the dormer!! every where I seem to look I can see edging needed!!!
July 29, 2005
Short day
Today seemed to fly, expected to get a lot done but the motiviation levels are low! Great fun now!!
I got a labeling machine from the lads at work for labeling the NW cables.
I managed to put the timber strips on the 2 bedrooms for the plasterboard, had a visitor so that took up some time!
Also was totally fked off, when I arrived my tape and screw driver bits were gone, plumbers must have swipped them, not a happy camper!
I got a labeling machine from the lads at work for labeling the NW cables.
I managed to put the timber strips on the 2 bedrooms for the plasterboard, had a visitor so that took up some time!
Also was totally fked off, when I arrived my tape and screw driver bits were gone, plumbers must have swipped them, not a happy camper!
July 28, 2005
Aldi strikes again!
Aldi did an 18V cordless drill for 30 notes, not bad at all, will do the job for the plasterboard.!
Also 2 batteries, great since I seem to using 2 batteries a day at this stage ramming in them 80mm screws.
Ta da!! Plumber arrived today, well his lads arrived, not sure about them, time will tell!!
Also 2 batteries, great since I seem to using 2 batteries a day at this stage ramming in them 80mm screws.
Ta da!! Plumber arrived today, well his lads arrived, not sure about them, time will tell!!
July 27, 2005
Back to the NW
Installed the boxes for the NW and also installed the noggings in the walls for these.
First 5 litres of petrol I got for the genie only ran out today, some going!
I got my price off Eamo my blocklayer, was very happy, 2200 euro for 2190 blocks/soapbars.
Today I also won an undercounter freezer on Ebay. Now we have the freezer, dishwasher, cordless phone, all on Ebay.
Finally got a hold of my roofer, he said he should be out on Thursday or Friday.
First 5 litres of petrol I got for the genie only ran out today, some going!
I got my price off Eamo my blocklayer, was very happy, 2200 euro for 2190 blocks/soapbars.
Today I also won an undercounter freezer on Ebay. Now we have the freezer, dishwasher, cordless phone, all on Ebay.
Finally got a hold of my roofer, he said he should be out on Thursday or Friday.
July 26, 2005
More timber work
Today all plumbing is now completed, something I have also noticed is that these little jobs seem to take a hell of a lot more time, when I leave work it is about 6:15 then get to the site for a quarter to 7, by the time I change my clothes and get my tool box and tools to the place I start working it is up on 7, this leaves you with 2-3 hours of work for the nite.
If someone arrives then another 1/2 hour is gone, by that stage tiredness and hunger has set in so you have to get your mind and enthusiasm back on track!!
The hotpress we had cut on and resized had to be completed, my dad took this on today and finished it nicely.
Again neither roofer or plumber answering the phones, to be totally honest I am not overly bothered as we have loads to do, but the minute we are been held up I will be flaming down the phone.!!!!
If someone arrives then another 1/2 hour is gone, by that stage tiredness and hunger has set in so you have to get your mind and enthusiasm back on track!!
The hotpress we had cut on and resized had to be completed, my dad took this on today and finished it nicely.
Again neither roofer or plumber answering the phones, to be totally honest I am not overly bothered as we have loads to do, but the minute we are been held up I will be flaming down the phone.!!!!
July 25, 2005
Continue the NW
I completed the runs for the CAT6 cabling to the 2nd bedroom and the bedroom downstairs.
I also continued with plumbing of the walls, screwing up into the ceiling joists.
NO sign of the tradesmen today so no plumbing (with pipes) and no slates.
The insulation arrived today also, rockwool and fibre glass, filled the sitting room, wall to wall and floor to roof, we will have some fun!!
Also a point to note for timber framers imparticular is that there seems to be a lot of noggings to put in, also what i was finding that I had to add timber strips or lathes along the tops of the studding so that when you put the plasterboarding up it had something to screw into, also the back of the studding needed the same strips.
I also continued with plumbing of the walls, screwing up into the ceiling joists.
NO sign of the tradesmen today so no plumbing (with pipes) and no slates.
The insulation arrived today also, rockwool and fibre glass, filled the sitting room, wall to wall and floor to roof, we will have some fun!!
Also a point to note for timber framers imparticular is that there seems to be a lot of noggings to put in, also what i was finding that I had to add timber strips or lathes along the tops of the studding so that when you put the plasterboarding up it had something to screw into, also the back of the studding needed the same strips.
Cabling and Plumbing (not the piping type!)
I finished off the CAT6 cabling, finishing the runs to the bedroom downstairs and the 2nd bedroom upstairs.
I then decided to plumb the studded walls upstairs, each had to be plumbed and lathes run between them and the rafters to strenghten them, then screwed together, slow bleeding job!!
Insulation arrived today, sitting room is now filled to the hilt with rolls of rockwool for the walls and fibreglass for the roofspace.
I decided to source a mantlepiece and I think I have found what I am looking for, now to get a price!
Found http://www.wilsonsyard.com/ and this mantlepiece, and it sanded and waxed.
The also do a lovely gothic door, shame I did not spot these guys when we were looking!
I then decided to plumb the studded walls upstairs, each had to be plumbed and lathes run between them and the rafters to strenghten them, then screwed together, slow bleeding job!!
Insulation arrived today, sitting room is now filled to the hilt with rolls of rockwool for the walls and fibreglass for the roofspace.
I decided to source a mantlepiece and I think I have found what I am looking for, now to get a price!
Found http://www.wilsonsyard.com/ and this mantlepiece, and it sanded and waxed.
The also do a lovely gothic door, shame I did not spot these guys when we were looking!
July 24, 2005
Sunday Nogging
Another day another nogging! Well thats what it feels like, going to Mass on a Sunday is now a thing of the past, the house has taken over, taken over by material things and all that ;)
Continued with the noggings, also did the noggings in the utility room, closet (for the manifold) and lounge for the TV, wall units.
I then decided to run the CAT6 cable, I managed to complete 2 points in the sitting room, 2 in the main bedroom and 1 in the dining room.
No football today except for listen to Micháel O Mhuirahertic (spelling!) on the radio
Continued with the noggings, also did the noggings in the utility room, closet (for the manifold) and lounge for the TV, wall units.
I then decided to run the CAT6 cable, I managed to complete 2 points in the sitting room, 2 in the main bedroom and 1 in the dining room.
No football today except for listen to Micháel O Mhuirahertic (spelling!) on the radio
July 23, 2005
Noggings
Today I made a work bench, got sick of using temp stands, so made up a rough bench.
Today I also started the noggings in the house, I got onto the kitchen company and asked them for the height of the wall and floor units so that we could put in the correct positions.
This I thought would be a quick job. This quick job is a feature I am beginning to notice which is not associated with self build, every thing takes a hell of a lot more time that what I have budgeted!!
All in all there was a requirement for nearly 85 noggings to be cut and nailed in.
Did about 2/3 of them today, thank god for the old aldi generator!! (250 euro!)
Today I also started the noggings in the house, I got onto the kitchen company and asked them for the height of the wall and floor units so that we could put in the correct positions.
This I thought would be a quick job. This quick job is a feature I am beginning to notice which is not associated with self build, every thing takes a hell of a lot more time that what I have budgeted!!
All in all there was a requirement for nearly 85 noggings to be cut and nailed in.
Did about 2/3 of them today, thank god for the old aldi generator!! (250 euro!)
July 22, 2005
BLocks finished
Blocks are completed, at least the place is closed in now!
The door had to be put into the attic also, got this done.
Had training tonite so night is gone!
The door had to be put into the attic also, got this done.
Had training tonite so night is gone!
July 21, 2005
July 20, 2005
General tidy up
Decided to clean up the inside of the house today, also took plastice pieces off the dormer windows.
The gables are now finised and there is one line of blocks on the front.
No show from the plumber
The gables are now finised and there is one line of blocks on the front.
No show from the plumber
July 19, 2005
Home Network
I decided that since the walls were open that I would run network cables and install the boxes.
CAT5E is the standard that is used but I went for the extra bandwidt with CAT6, 100mhz as opposed to 1000mhz. I know it maybe over kill but at least it is future proofing the house and if it ever comes to it we can stream video or tv over the house.
I purchased the box of 200m in CT electric for 69 euro EX VAT, not bad price. Got the steel boxes and punch down tool for the same.
I also got some conjude, the way I look at it is that IF we need to add more sat cables near the TV then if I put the conjude in place it will make it easier.
The dormers were plastered today, excellent to see them finished, look well now!
Gables are almost finished also.
CAT5E is the standard that is used but I went for the extra bandwidt with CAT6, 100mhz as opposed to 1000mhz. I know it maybe over kill but at least it is future proofing the house and if it ever comes to it we can stream video or tv over the house.
I purchased the box of 200m in CT electric for 69 euro EX VAT, not bad price. Got the steel boxes and punch down tool for the same.
I also got some conjude, the way I look at it is that IF we need to add more sat cables near the TV then if I put the conjude in place it will make it easier.
The dormers were plastered today, excellent to see them finished, look well now!
Gables are almost finished also.
July 18, 2005
Still going
BLocks arrived today as did the sand, got another 10 bags of cement for the lads so that will keep them busy.
Eamo back on site, he has help now so no more block lifting!
We did some patching up of the felt where they tears, also cleaned up around the house.
Did up a list of what we need to do before we start plasterboarding. Loads to do.
Eamo back on site, he has help now so no more block lifting!
We did some patching up of the felt where they tears, also cleaned up around the house.
Did up a list of what we need to do before we start plasterboarding. Loads to do.
July 17, 2005
No site today!!!
Had to finish the turf for my dad today, was in the bog for 9am, got it all finished, house must be lonely without us!! ;)
July 16, 2005
Filling the chimney
Had to fill the chimney with sand and lime mix today, took 30 buckets, was expecting it to take 10!!!
No sign of Eamo for the blocks either, must be on holidays!!
Got bill for the raft and groundworks, loads of money!!
Had to go to the bog and put out turf with my dad, wheel our wheel barrows etc!
Had my nieces birthday also. good to have some time off!
No sign of Eamo for the blocks either, must be on holidays!!
Got bill for the raft and groundworks, loads of money!!
Had to go to the bog and put out turf with my dad, wheel our wheel barrows etc!
Had my nieces birthday also. good to have some time off!
July 15, 2005
Lack of Materials
I talked to John my plasterer and we agreed to plough ahead with a 20 ton of plastering sand.
I rang Roadstone and was told it would be god knows when I got sand as they had none!!!!
I rang Corcorans and they said that due to other commitments that they would not be able to deliver for 2 weeks!!
Then rang Harringtons and was quoted 390 for the sand, delivered, dear but I had no choice!
I also ordered a full load of 4" solids, I would use them for the walls and other uses so good to have them.
Strip was put on the dormers, ready for plastering now. I decided that I would wash them.... I know but them stickers they put on them are hard to take off!
Settled up 1st fix bill with Brian my spark
I rang Roadstone and was told it would be god knows when I got sand as they had none!!!!
I rang Corcorans and they said that due to other commitments that they would not be able to deliver for 2 weeks!!
Then rang Harringtons and was quoted 390 for the sand, delivered, dear but I had no choice!
I also ordered a full load of 4" solids, I would use them for the walls and other uses so good to have them.
Strip was put on the dormers, ready for plastering now. I decided that I would wash them.... I know but them stickers they put on them are hard to take off!
Settled up 1st fix bill with Brian my spark
July 14, 2005
Guttering + Facia + Soffit
Initially we were going to do our own guttering and facia and soffit, I could source the gear locally for a great price.
Then we started to consider the amount of work we had on and that there was a few complicated parts to the house so I said that I would tender it out to see what sort of quotes,
The quote I got were all cash prices of 3000, 2100 and 1700 euro. Some differences again!
In the end I decided to go with NorthWest Guttering in Castlebar. They agreed to come tomorrow and to put on the strip on the dormer to allow them to be plastered.
Also decided to give Eamo a hand with the blocks, put 200 up on the 3rd level of the scaffolding and 150 on the 1st level, will keep him busy!!!
Then we started to consider the amount of work we had on and that there was a few complicated parts to the house so I said that I would tender it out to see what sort of quotes,
The quote I got were all cash prices of 3000, 2100 and 1700 euro. Some differences again!
In the end I decided to go with NorthWest Guttering in Castlebar. They agreed to come tomorrow and to put on the strip on the dormer to allow them to be plastered.
Also decided to give Eamo a hand with the blocks, put 200 up on the 3rd level of the scaffolding and 150 on the 1st level, will keep him busy!!!
July 13, 2005
Plumber on site
We not quite on site but at least he knows what has to be done, told me he would not be about but his understudy would start on Wed week, great not!!
Had to get 2 lintels for Eamo, don't ask me how I forgot them!!!
Cheap too, 8 euro for two 850mm lintels
In the sun lounge I decided to put in a V bead, this was in the same shape as the apex of the roof but was about 8 inches lower down the wall than the rafters, it was covered in DPC and screwed onto the timber frame and it runs along the wall and hangs outside the timber frame into the cavity by about 10".
What it is for is that if a drop gets down from outside then if it flows down the wall at least it will hit the DPC on the bead and be directed down the bead and into the cavity outside.
Loaded up more blocks for Eamo, he is getting on well now, back is finished and he has started the gable
Had to get 2 lintels for Eamo, don't ask me how I forgot them!!!
Cheap too, 8 euro for two 850mm lintels
In the sun lounge I decided to put in a V bead, this was in the same shape as the apex of the roof but was about 8 inches lower down the wall than the rafters, it was covered in DPC and screwed onto the timber frame and it runs along the wall and hangs outside the timber frame into the cavity by about 10".
What it is for is that if a drop gets down from outside then if it flows down the wall at least it will hit the DPC on the bead and be directed down the bead and into the cavity outside.
Loaded up more blocks for Eamo, he is getting on well now, back is finished and he has started the gable
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