Tag Archives: BHP Steel

Flashing the House.

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Franky

Very exciting at the moment as Stan and DOD (Dear Old Dad) are here to help with the build. In particular the flashing as the pieces are long and floppy and I can’t hang them by myself. This is the … Continue reading →

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House Build at Frame Stage

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Franky

I was looking back through my pictures of the house build and a found a nice series of when the framing was completed. Some of the angles show the wind turbines off very well, making them look huge and it … Continue reading →

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16 JUL 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Franky

OiOi, The stain for the plywood ceiling and floor has been selected from a cast of thousands and looks good against every surface it will be near. Against the wall Against the bath Against the zincalume On the tiles the … Continue reading →

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23 JAN 2013

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Franky

Hi all, Well the guilt finally got to Stan and he flew over from the USA to give a hand with the build, apparently he has some other stuff to do but my story sounds better. Yesterday with his help … Continue reading →

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15 JAN 2013

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi All, Its been busy since the last update. Lach and I have been sheeting the toilet and bathroom to try and keep ahead of Angus who is tiling. He has finished the floor in the ensuite apart from the … Continue reading →

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6 NOV 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

OiOi, The back gutter is complete as well as 2 down pipes just before it rained lucky!! Completed gutter and the middle down pipe. Lookin’ good!! Orange air riveter is worth it’s weight in gold. Level Western downpipe Oak forest … Continue reading →

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3 NOV 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi all, Sorry its been a while but have been busy. Welcome to Lucy who left ICU for sunnier climes but wanted to continue to be annoyed with details on our build. With much help from Stevo and Lach flashings … Continue reading →

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12 OCT 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi all, Busy week with lots of help from Stevo and Lach. The underside of the roof is coming along.Stevo is of the opinion that tie-died parachute material would have been better than steel. Will definitely be glad when it … Continue reading →

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3 OCT 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi all, Sorry about the time between updates but things have been moving fast thanks to Lach and Stevo. The steel bit back again last week and I got 4 more stitches which the bungendore Dr likes very much as … Continue reading →

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6 SEP 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

OiOi, Well my boy Lach has moved down and we have been busy. We got one bit of wall done this week and one door fitted. The Lie Neilson mortice plane and old school tool worked perfectly and other than … Continue reading →

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