Ramblings
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Renovating the studio: part 7
The new construction got up to the lintels today – the ring beam should be tomorrow, once the cement has set and can take the weight without settling. The overall height won’t be much more than it is now; the top row of bricks is the last row before any ring beam and roof joists.…
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Renovating the studio: part 6
The slab has cured nicely; cool temperatures and a bit of rain have ensured that the slab had no reason to cook off too quickly. Walls started going up today, 6 courses per day maximum. Window and door openings have been measured and set, and the window and door have been ordered; theyโll be ready…
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Renovating the studio: part 5
Today was the day for the concrete pour, and that’s precisely what happened – once the truck showed up somewhere just before 11 am. Wheelbarrows were the order of the day, and the whole floor was poured in short order, then leveled and smoothed. Michael and Sid have washed the site down, tidied up, and…
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Renovating the studio: part 4
Today was a slow day, with the shutters for the foundation getting fixed in place, the damp-proofing sheet being laid down, and the insulation for the floor. Concrete truck should arrive tomorrow to do the pour, and then it’ll be home time for Michael and Sid.
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Renovating the studio: part 3
Not a lot of progress yesterday – the skip that should have been removed at 10:30 didn’t get removed until after lunch, which delayed the delivery of goods from the building supplier, and then it rained. However, the shallow footings have been dug, the shuttering is done for the concrete pour, and the supplies were…
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Renovating the studio: part 2
The builders were back bright and early today – pretty sure they were parked at the bottom of the drive at 20 past 7. The studio is pretty much gone, and the demolition was interesting. The roof came off first, and this is where Michael (head builder) discovered that the door frame had been taking…