Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 42Aug 29, 2015 7:48 am Hi Kasra Those numbers (a difference of a couple of blows per layer) are OK for your type of soil considering it would have been a trade off between more compaction/blows -> would have meant more internal cracks in the old house. Extra care is also required on retaining,build-ups,backfill and compaction. If given the choice between old recycled red bricks and Midlands restoration red You would have a far superior job (ie. WARRANTY, strength, gauge, & durability) with the latter and a much happier bricklayer. BTW a higher number (eg 12 min) is preferred rather than a lower number (eg 7 min.)...The distance is set say 300mm or 450mm the number of blows vary the larger number of blows means the soil is stiffer/harder to penetrate the same distance ..variations (12-7=5) across a layer may lead to differential settlement and slab and brick cracking Thanks for sharing Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 43Aug 29, 2015 11:26 am I think regardless of whether brick layer happy or not, it's your house. If restored brick is the look you want and the brickie has agreed then go for it. If not,find another like minded brickie. I'm looking forward to following this! interested to know if you got more than the standard six energy rating too? Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 44Aug 30, 2015 12:19 am Yes, I agree that using new restoration bricks would be the sensible choice, however we love the more authentic weathered appearance of reclaimed solids and just couldn't have it any other way. Beazley77 I'm looking forward to following this! interested to know if you got more than the standard six energy rating too? Unfortunately currently only a six rating, however we have made a lot of changes to increase efficiency. We plan on doubling ceiling insulation, adding external louvres and double glazing for most windows. Not sure if thats enough to get it up to a 7 start. Most likely not. Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 45Aug 30, 2015 9:09 am kasra nedlands Yes, I agree that using new restoration bricks would be the sensible choice, however we love the more authentic weathered appearance of reclaimed solids and just couldn't have it any other way. That's what they all say mate, as the design stage is emotionally charged and sensibility goes out the door... but during the construction stage and over its life-cycle, eg Maintenance & Repair period. Engineering, Sound principles, Good workmanship, trust and common sense etc prevails. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 46Aug 30, 2015 10:51 am StructuralBIMGuy That's what they all say mate, as the design stage is emotionally charged and sensibility goes out the door... but during the construction stage and over its life-cycle, eg Maintenance & Repair period. Engineering, Sound principles, Good workmanship, trust and common sense etc prevails. I value your experience and thank you for your feed back. I'm of the opinion that as long as you understand the limitations of each material and allow compensation in your engineering design you can still end up with sensible building which is also more aesthetically pleasing. I suspect there will a lot more you're not going to like about our design as it progresses. ........ so stay in touch Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 47Aug 30, 2015 11:05 am People question our build daily. For us it's because of the ridiculous extremes, and cost, we are going to get what we want. But it's not for everyone. As long as your happy and it conforms to your engineering plans and the standards of which it will be given occupancy then that's what matters. In saying that it's also great for others to have an opinion on something, even if it's the exact opposite of your own. Experience and feedback are invaluable. It would be a dull old boring world if we were all the same Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=75302 Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 48Aug 30, 2015 11:12 am Ha,I am an engineer/contractor not an artist and I would be the first to be convinced, so put up your photos but remember, Ill pick the queries and generally I am straight forward & honest (without fear or favour) No doubt you will be in for a roller coaster ride.. see how you fare at the end of the journey (don't mean to put others off)..Goodluck Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 49Aug 30, 2015 8:02 pm StructuralBIMGuy Ha,I am an engineer/contractor not an artist and I would be the first to be convinced, so put up your photos but remember, Ill pick the queries and generally I am straight forward & honest (without fear or favour) No doubt you will be in for a roller coaster ride.. see how you fare at the end of the journey (don't mean to put others off)..Goodluck I struggle to understand what you are saying BMI if we post photos you are deliberately looking for things to pick on? I'm all for constructive feedback especially when someone asks for it, but at the end of the day all we have to satisfy is that we have built to our approved drawings and we are happy ourselves. Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 50Aug 30, 2015 10:25 pm AKB StructuralBIMGuy Ha,I am an engineer/contractor not an artist and I would be the first to be convinced, so put up your photos but remember, Ill pick the queries and generally I am straight forward & honest (without fear or favour) No doubt you will be in for a roller coaster ride.. see how you fare at the end of the journey (don't mean to put others off)..Goodluck I struggle to understand what you are saying BMI if we post photos you are deliberately looking for things to pick on? I'm all for constructive feedback especially when someone asks for it, but at the end of the day all we have to satisfy is that we have built to our approved drawings and we are happy ourselves. Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 51Aug 31, 2015 9:17 am Everyone should be encouraged to put photos up and comment. And not everyone likes to have them critiqued for whatever reasons maybe: 1. Did a deal with the Designer/builder to showcase the build 2. I don't want issue/ comments (public) associated with my build 3. I don't want to be told.. it's too late now..its up! 4. LOL, S#$@ I don't need any more stress so I wont put up the full story? 5. Blah,Blah,Blah,Whatever? I understand that but these photos serve as a valuable reference for many others that later will view them, use and compare them with their own situations, long after your project is finished and you and I are gone. my2c Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 52Sep 09, 2015 11:32 pm Not too much progress in the last two weeks as we have been waiting on our concreter. We decided to pay him per cube metre rather than a fixed cost. We will order the steel, concrete and pump and he will charge me for labour per cube. Its a bit of a gamble but hopefully it pays off. I have only spent 2-3 days onsite in the last 2 weeks and most of it was spent installing the profiles, setting out and string lines. I've been very nervous about the string lines as I've heard some horror stories but I've checked and triple checked measurements and am confident I've got it within a few mm. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Our plumber has been onsite doing the pre-lay. We are very fortunate to have him on board as he is like no other plumber I've ever come across. I've mentioned his name at several bathroom stores and they all call him "Mr fix it" as they call him in to fix other plumbers mistakes. Lets hope he lives up to the expectation. 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Footings for one of the columns 1200 x 1200 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 16mm reo bars for the column footing. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I spent several hours cutting back the soil stabilisation. The more I cut in the larger our laundry/kitchen becomes.- Risk vs benefit Its slow progress with the hammer drill as the grout has now hardened like rock. My arms felt likely jelly. - Wife says I needed the exercise. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 55Sep 10, 2015 12:03 am Wow big job but looking forward to watching your journey! Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 56Sep 10, 2015 11:28 pm Finally after what has felt like an eternity we have some concrete onsite. Our concreter has been very busy recently so it has meant that we have to have the footings poured in two sessions. The pump arrived, we got a call that the concrete was on its way ..... then the rain arrived. It bucketed down for 30 minuted before finally showing us some mercy. The main aim today was to pour the footings for the retaining wall. 600mm x 300mm with an additional 300mm toe. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 25mm flexi for power supply to kitchen island: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 57Sep 12, 2015 8:37 am Hi Kasra From an engineering perspective, I would be checking the length of the starter bars for the cavity fill wall, has the engineer specified bars or mesh? Please check your engineering drawings Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 58Sep 12, 2015 9:20 am And the winner is StructuralBIMGuy!! kinda obvious but a good pick up either way. The concreter for whatever reason misinterpreted the drawings and only used 400mm starter bars. I picked it up as he was pouring the concrete. It has already been rectified with welding an additional 1200mm to the them (not just tack). Engineers had specified 900mm. Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 59Sep 12, 2015 9:29 am kasra nedlands And the winner is StructuralBIMGuy!! kinda obvious but a good pick up either way. The concreter for whatever reason misinterpreted the drawings and only used 400mm starter bars. I picked it up as he was pouring the concrete. It has already been rectified with welding an additional 1200mm to the them (not just tack). Engineers had specified 900mm. Hmm, I would like to think the clients (average punter) are the winners Did they use a oxy during the weld because site welding 500mpa bar isn't recommended You are better off drilling and regrouting extra longer bars ASAP...LOL since you have already cut your teeth on grouting Let me tell you there's an easy and hard way to doing everything...unfortunately you've started the hard way Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - SLAB!!! - Almost 60Sep 23, 2015 12:34 am I have been too busy to keep you all up to date but I'm finally here. I tested out our bricklayer on a cavity filled retaining wall next to our boundary. He showed up on a Saturday with a labourer and was able to brick up 600 Maxis in one day by him self. - A bit too fast if you ask me. He normally aims for 300-400 bricks per day on a build. We aim to fill the 120mm cavity with any excess slab pour. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Reo overload!! It took the concrete guys all day to place the steel. This section will get a 200mm slab sitting on the footing and attached to a cavity retaining. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ After much discussion, we decided to go with hydronic floor heating for the entire addition. I had done a lot of reading on the topic with the initial intention of installing the system myself, however I've been have recurrent back issues so I thought it best to let someone else tie the 2000 wires . I also decided against slab insulation. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That laser level looks lovely! We bought one for less than a quarter of that price off eBay. It worked really well for us and it's still going now, five years later. After… 1 16711 If you need to pay for a project manager you would be well advised to just engage a builder who would take full responsibility for the build. As opposed to you OB where… 5 15069 |