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Equipment and Tools

Stage 2 Construction of Modular Work Bench Progresses

Mar 20, 2017 Shaun

The Modular Work Bench for our Circular Saw, Router and Mitre Saw is progressing. The last few of days of work have seen the construction of the fence and also preparing…

Equipment and Tools

Multipurpose Modular Workbench for Circular Saw, Router and Chop Saw

Mar 14, 2017 Shaun

 While we have been waiting for the prices and delivery of the building materials to be completed, we needed a replacement saw table to make it as easy as possible…

Site Management

Preparing Site for Delivery

Mar 14, 2017 Shaun

 Yesterday and today were spent levelling out areas alongside our Loke, so our building materials can be delivered and unloaded. We want to make sure that we can access each…

Build Progress Orders and Procurement Phase 4

Part 1 – Exterior Building Materials Are Now All Ordered

Mar 14, 2017 Shaun

This morning, we had the confirmation of prices for the rest of the building material for constructing the exterior skin of the house. Nearly everything needed to build the complete…

Build Progress Orders and Procurement Phase 4

Ordering Starts at Last

Mar 10, 2017 Shaun

Today, at last, we have started the ordering process! We have got the last of the prices in and we have selected our suppliers. The first item ordered is 320 sheets…

Equipment and Tools Site Clearance

New Incinerator for Rubbish Clearance

Mar 2, 2017 Shaun

 Today, while we are still waiting for prices and quotes from the last of our building merchants to come back to us, a new Incinerator was constructed!! It was made…

Accidents

Storm Doris Has Broken Our TV Aerial Pole

Feb 23, 2017 Shaun

Well that’s one for Storm Doris! She has caused the 5 metre wooden pole holding the TV aerial and weather station to SNAP! It came down across the roof of our…

Build Progress Phase 4 Research & Testing

Wood Construction Glue Tests

Feb 23, 2017 Shaun

We did another test, this time using a sample of the non-creep crossed linked construction grade wood glue. This time, we took pieces of CLS timber, one was left as…

Build Progress Orders and Procurement Phase 4

Day 1 & 2 of Processing Quotes

Feb 21, 2017 Shaun

 Over the last couple of days, we have been receiving a number of quotes for our materials. Today, we had a good price from our own local timber merchant (in…

Build Progress Phase 4 Research & Testing

Results of MS Polymer Glue

Feb 21, 2017 Shaun

This morning, we went back to our test pieces after having 24 hours to set and cure. The first one under the spotlight is the dry wood: The rubber piece…

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  • Home
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Design
    • Electricity
    • Energy
      • Solar Electricity
      • Solar Thermal
    • First Floor
    • Garage
    • Ground Floor
    • Ground Works
    • Roof
    • Site
    • Ventilation
    • Walls
    • Water
      • Rain Water
      • Sewage
  • Find Us
  • Pictures
    • Material Samples
    • Temporary Building
  • Plans
    • Structural Engineer Apr 2013
    • Groundworks September 2010
    • Building control May 2010
    • Planning April 10
    • Planning October 09
    • Planning August 2009
  • Tasks
  • Webcam Feed