Good tip I got today, was to start thinking of where your towel rails and other devices that will need to hang off the walls go, and to make sure the framers put some timber (noggins) in those places so you have something to screw those things to. Obvious things are wall mount tv's, towel rails and curtains.
Have I got the timing right - the slab was finished on the 2 April, and framing commenced on the 4th? They're not mucking around!
ReplyDeleteTony
Hi Tony,
DeleteYep. I was surprised too, and a little concerned as I thought it would need to be left to cure for a longer period. Gave me a chance to read up on slab curing times, techniques, and risks to avoid.
It seemed to me that:
a) the builder would know this stuff more than I
b) the weight of the frame should be ok, so long as excessive weight was avoided for the week - which seems to be exactly how this has turned out.
Ground floor framimg is now almost complete, the main framer worked half the day today so things are moving faster than I expected, I better start organising the frame stage inspector.
James
Thanks James. It makes sense - the pine timber framing is relatively light, so seems OK.
DeleteTony
Great to see it moving along and thanks so much for sharing your build.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Thanks Cathy, glad to hear that it's useful.
DeleteCheers
James