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    Neph’s new house…

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    • GilesG
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      The 4x4's (?) pass code?

      When I put in a similar size steel here, I had to demonstrate to the building regs guy, that I had brick-built piers holding it upswith brick foundations going 3 feet below ground level…..

      Luckily the original builders had anticipated this in 1830  🙂 :). As we dug down (with the building regs guy peering down the hole), the brick wall that we were making the new opening in expanded in width by 2 half-bricks each course below ground level.  When we got to about 2 feet deep and the foundation of the wall was at about 3 feet wide, he said, OK, I've seen enough, that'll do....Over-engineered was their starting point.....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        Looks awesome Reuben! I'll bet all that lumber smells awesome.

        Needs some powder actuated tools, though, JK.  🙂

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        • neph93N
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          @Filthy cheers buddy.

          @Giles  the «pillars» are 9 lengths of 2x4 that are glued and nailed. The whole foot of one and 66% of the other are resting on the brick fundaments of the cellar.

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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          • neph93N
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            It’s finally starting to look like a space that can be lived in again. Flooring is down on two levels and I have been tasked with sound proofing the  wall shared with the neighbours. @RoxRocks86 would not approve…. [emoji1]

            After that was done our contractor decided he wanted extra insulation in the roof. To do that we have rip out the existing ceiling below the loft. More demo work for me this weekend. Joy.

            Shinayaka’s in action in what will be a load of bedrooms…





            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

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            • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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              That gap in the floor next to your foot I'm imagining Mr. Burns' trap door. 😂

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              • RoxRocks86R
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                Honestly, I’m happy to say your hanging is a helluva lot more acceptable than the butchered shit hanging I commonly come across. You at least look like you know how to use and read a tape measure  😉

                Would def do the finishing on your boarding without extracting extra cash from your piggy bank  😃

                Happy to see things moving along at your place!

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                • goosehdG
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                  @neph93 @RoxRocks86

                  Not to be that guy, but….I always thought that you were supposed to stagger drywall joints.  Am I wrong?

                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                  • ROmanR
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                    Looking great Reuben.

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                    • RoxRocks86R
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                      @goosehd you are correct. Typical butt seams are staggered on framing studs. I can honestly say I’m not familiar with hanging gyp board on walls like in Reuben’s house. But if it’s similar to hanging on existing solid walls with using some type of adhesive & screws I’ve seen it done both ways - staggered and not staggered. Or if it’s double-layer, the second layer would then be staggered. Staggered seams won’t crack as easily and are certainly easier to finish.

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                      • goosehdG
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                        @RoxRocks86 Thank you.  Thought I was missing something.  I’ve never heard of two layers of board before, but there is lots of things I don’t know.  🙂 (Always learning)

                        Why would you use the double layer? Sound, hide imperfections,…Really appreciate your insight.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • RoxRocks86R
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                          No worries, I’m still learning a ton.

                          Afaik double layering helps with sound & fire rating.

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                          • neph93N
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                            @RoxRocks86  @goosehd

                            The function of than double layer of plasterboard is primarily sound insulation with its fire retardant properties counting as a bonus.

                            The wall is the one that divides us from our neighbours and it is a 10cm thick wooden construction. 1941 «code» didn’t take into account listening to your neighbours argue then make up again.

                            As the wall is solid with no studs, the plasterboard is arranged with the first layer vertical and the second layer horizontal to create maximum sound-proofing.

                            It is also not the final surface. We’ll use specially designed metal fittings to attatch a 2x2 light stud frame to the floor, ceiling and perpendicular walls. This negates the need to use large metal screws that go through the stud wall, plasterboard and into the wooden wall behind, thus creating «sound bridges»
                            between the two adjoined houses. That stud frame will house the electric installation and 5cm of rockwool. The final surface will be mounted on that.

                            “Some of those that work forces
                            Are the same that burn crosses”

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                            • goosehdG
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                              Very nice and sounds like quite the configuration.  Since this is a joined home, are there residents on the other side during this remodel?  Did you have to get any special permissions from them during this process?

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                              • neph93N
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                                @goosehd:

                                Since this is a joined home, are there residents on the other side during this remodel?  Did you have to get any special permissions from them during this process?

                                There are indeed neighbours. There is a formal process where they can see and comment on the plans for the external development. As far as the racket we make is concerned Norwegian law states you can make as much noise as you like between 7am and 11pm but outside of thay you have to be quiet as a mouse. We are much more polite than that and let them know when we will be working in the afternoon and evening and on a Sunday.

                                “Some of those that work forces
                                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                • RoxRocks86R
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                                  Ah thanks for going into detail Reuben. The shared wall makes sense why it's to be built that way.

                                  @neph93:

                                  There is a formal process where they can see and comment on the plans for the external development.

                                  Is this the Norwegian equivalent to HOA's?

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                                  • neph93N
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                                    @RoxRocks86:

                                    Is this the Norwegian equivalent to HOA's?

                                    Dunno what that is. Any changes made externally that affect the neighbours have means they need to be notified. They are also able to comment or air concerns. As long as nothing breaks code they can’t stop anything. In addition to all that the house is protected so it needs to meet some standards in terms of materials, design etc.

                                    “Some of those that work forces
                                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      Pur contractor wants to modernise the loft, putting in fire safety features and making room for extra insulation. So I had to get the boys in and rip a load of stuff out again.

                                      It went from this:

                                      To this:

                                      Via this:

                                      “Some of those that work forces
                                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                      • dinobarnesberlinD
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                                        Nice shirt there…which season/year was that one?

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                                        • vaquero357V
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                                          …neph93 how cold did you get in your neck of the woods this winter/year?

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            …neph93 how cold did you get in your neck of the woods this winter/year?

                                            We’re on the coast so it doesn’t get that cold. The coldest temp this winter has been about 9F in the air, but wind chill would have put the effective temperature below 0F that day. Inland it gets a lot colder.

                                            “Some of those that work forces
                                            Are the same that burn crosses”

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