Bricks & stuff - Updated 10/05/08
14-06-2007, 09:25 AM
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Bricks & stuff - Updated 10/05/08
... our house 
It all started at the beginning of 2006. Takes about 6 months to have a plan made up by an architect and to get the council to approve it so building started in july.
Don't have a good picture of the land before we started building but this comes close.
Already installed a fence here for our dogs and garage & carport were already there.
Front of the house
Back
Left
Right
It all started at the beginning of 2006. Takes about 6 months to have a plan made up by an architect and to get the council to approve it so building started in july.
Don't have a good picture of the land before we started building but this comes close.
Already installed a fence here for our dogs and garage & carport were already there.
Front of the house
Back
Left
Right
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14-06-2007, 09:26 AM
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Bricks were delivered 2 weeks later, so time to get back to work.
Making sure it's waterproof
Running out of bricks
So let's order some more. Work ain't over yet
Starting with the inside walls
Thank god these bricks weren't as heavy
Basement finished
Making sure it's waterproof
Running out of bricks
So let's order some more. Work ain't over yet
Starting with the inside walls
Thank god these bricks weren't as heavy
Basement finished
14-06-2007, 09:26 AM
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What do we need next?
Bricks...
And ... bricks
Ready
Set
Go!
Dining room
Living room
Kitchen
Garage
Color of the bricks is the same. Resizing the pictures causing the striping
Bricks...
And ... bricks
Ready
Set
Go!
Dining room
Living room
Kitchen
Garage
Color of the bricks is the same. Resizing the pictures causing the striping
14-06-2007, 09:27 AM
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And again... let's get to work!
Picture taken yesterday evening
Almost done now.
Will be starting with the roof at the beginning of july
Pretty happy with the result so far! It's finally starting to look like the house we've been dreaming off for over a year
Untill a few weeks back it was just a row of bricks
Picture taken yesterday evening
Almost done now.
Will be starting with the roof at the beginning of july
Pretty happy with the result so far! It's finally starting to look like the house we've been dreaming off for over a year
Untill a few weeks back it was just a row of bricks
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14-06-2007, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
The things with arms and legs are people
the red things are RSJ's ( Rigid Steel Joists )
Love the house by the way
the red things are RSJ's ( Rigid Steel Joists )
Love the house by the way
Thanks
Was talking about these things:
14-06-2007, 11:31 AM
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Thanks for the comment btw
@smitsturbo: there is a saying that every Belgian is born with a brick in his stomach so building in stead of buying is very common overhere
@smitsturbo: there is a saying that every Belgian is born with a brick in his stomach so building in stead of buying is very common overhere
14-06-2007, 12:01 PM
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awesome! what a house that is going to be. Your basement is the same size as my house lol!
Lot of thought gone into that my friend well done. keep the pics coming would love to see it finished. Makes my projects look weak!
Lot of thought gone into that my friend well done. keep the pics coming would love to see it finished. Makes my projects look weak!
14-06-2007, 03:44 PM
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14-06-2007, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
The things with arms and legs are people
the red things are RSJ's ( Rigid Steel Joists )
Love the house by the way
the red things are RSJ's ( Rigid Steel Joists )
Love the house by the way
Thanks
Was talking about these things:
14-06-2007, 08:09 PM
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Looking like a real nice build
Strange setup having so many rooms in the basement though....or is that a dungoen in disguise
RSJ = rolled steel joist
Strange setup having so many rooms in the basement though....or is that a dungoen in disguise
RSJ = rolled steel joist
14-06-2007, 10:02 PM
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In norwgian those are called "hull-dekke", but only ever used on large buildings not private homes 
Beautifull house buy the way! and keep the updates comming please! I am doing the very same thing, but still at the drawingboard..
Beautifull house buy the way! and keep the updates comming please! I am doing the very same thing, but still at the drawingboard..
15-06-2007, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rs1
Strange setup having so many rooms in the basement though....or is that a dungoen in disguise
RSJ = rolled steel joist
RSJ = rolled steel joist
@K.Goa: good luck with your project. It's quite an adventure to say the least
25-06-2007, 05:08 PM
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Just a small update...
No more running around with bricks
(Still a small part to do later on but those bricks are already upstairs )
Will be starting on the roof next wednesday
No more running around with bricks
(Still a small part to do later on but those bricks are already upstairs
)Will be starting on the roof next wednesday
17-09-2007, 08:01 AM
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Safety first
I don't know anything about roofconstructions but a friend of ours (who works in construction) says it's the best one he's ever seen so I suppose it's more than ok
I don't know anything about roofconstructions but a friend of ours (who works in construction) says it's the best one he's ever seen so I suppose it's more than ok
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Time to start on the inside.
First up: electricity
We're currently busy with the plumbing but I still have to take some pictures so there's more to come
17-09-2007, 05:31 PM
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that scafolding is bloody impressive and i bet it dont shake and wobble like our stuff does
weve moved into our new house this summer, work started summer 2005 after spending 4 years trying to get planning permission, beet the bar stewerding council in the end, and the neighbours and the parish council :blub: been an absolute nightmare i personally hate the house as its in a little hollow
weve just put planning permission in for a large porch.....bet that wont be done till this time next year
that basement is also well cool, good luck with the rest of it
weve moved into our new house this summer, work started summer 2005 after spending 4 years trying to get planning permission, beet the bar stewerding council in the end, and the neighbours and the parish council :blub: been an absolute nightmare i personally hate the house as its in a little hollow
weve just put planning permission in for a large porch.....bet that wont be done till this time next year
that basement is also well cool, good luck with the rest of it
29-11-2007, 05:33 PM
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Time for a new update I suppose
Finished the electricity, had all the holes drilled for the ventilationsystem and... FINALLY got some windows
VERY important aswell
Stairway to hea... the upstairs
Will someday be finished with wood or tiles or whatever. Doesn't look all that nice atm but hey... no more wobbly ladders for me
Finished the electricity, had all the holes drilled for the ventilationsystem and... FINALLY got some windows
VERY important aswell
Stairway to hea... the upstairs
Will someday
be finished with wood or tiles or whatever. Doesn't look all that nice atm but hey... no more wobbly ladders for me
29-11-2007, 05:34 PM
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And then... after waiting for more than 3 months... garagedoor & windows
Now it finally is a real house in stead of a building site
Can hardly wait to move in.
Roll on summer 2008
Now it finally is a real house in stead of a building site
Can hardly wait to move in.
Roll on summer 2008
