Final blocks

June 20, 2008

IMG_2392.CR2Today I laid what is hopefully the final row of blocks, at least for now as the gables will need to be laid as well. But that will be done after the roof has gone up.

All timber for the roof has been ordered: 6”x4”, 4”x2” etc. in various lengths, nails, screws, sheets of plywood, sarking boards and an additional power tool. A mitre saw to cut the rafters and the joists.

It’s a good thing that the block laying is done for now as the height of the walls was making it a back breaking effort to put the blocks up there without a scaffold. The remaining challenge for now will be the big 3 meter lintel which has to cross the door opening of the front wall. The bloody thing weights a tonne and I have no idea yet how to get it up there. Will have to put my thinking cap up for that one….

Weather: on and off, mostly off with some strong winds, sunny spring is gone and summer hasn’t quite arrived!

Posted by roger | Filed Under Blog, Shed 

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2 Responses to “Final blocks”

  1. Alan Campbell on June 21st, 2008 12:12

    well done that man ! Great job - you must be proud - and in pain………………………..

  2. roger on June 21st, 2008 16:16

    Proud and painful indeed!!
    Last layer was a nightmare…

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