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Swerve house reno
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:00 am
by Swerve
Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:20 am
by RiverPatrol
Which house is this?
Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:12 pm
by Swerve
We moved back into this normal house in Sydney 3 weeks ago. Holiday house down south is back as simply that, as xmas is coming and bookings all in for xmas break.
Will be living in the house while building happens as I'm owner builder

Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:52 pm
by bosque

We did talk about how tough regulations and inspectors are down there but that one inspector looks like he's showing his teeth (the other inspector is probably just getting teeth!!!)!
I noticed the kubota trench digger....be funny if it had a p40.
Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:21 am
by Swerve
5th Dec 2012
Well still working on the house (many more months of this)
Finished doing the geotech fabric fence for silt managment. So this meant I could get offical start approval from council this week. Project offically starts Friday 7th Dec 12.
Have now sorted quotes to get the abestos sheeting removed from the garage, this will happen the 12th Dec. Will in teh new year chainsaw most supports, tie a BlueG60 to it and pull it down, will no doubt have mates on hand drinking beer and watching

Also about to start bringing down rear balcony awning.
Once Garage is down, will also get trees lopped in back yard, as one is 80ft high, and another (pine) is in the way of the house. Have also bought a demo saw to start slicing up teh rear balcony slab.
12th Dec 2012
Asbestos removal .
BEFORE-

AFTER

Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:08 am
by RiverPatrol
But where are the Patrols going to go now?

Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:37 am
by Swerve
Starting to build my piles, reuse timber, tip, garden and so on. Brought the wifes Swift through the over day.

Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:40 am
by Swerve
Back from Brisbane Wednesday night. Into reno Thursday.
Yesterday pulled the last 2m off the garage
Today pulled the whole garage down, took all internal supports out, pre cut the rear supports and pulled out with the troll. Also started rear deck removal today as well.
Chained up, also had backup chains in place to stop any sling shot at the troll
All down, front was much more exciting, but no video of front
Video of the rear going down
http://youtu.be/cM4ZMtNrRWk
Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:55 am
by RiverPatrol
Awesome work and no Patrols were damaged in the process.

Now just be sure to wear proper shoes and gloves while dismantling!

Re: Swerve house reno
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:22 pm
by Swerve
Maz wouldnt let me start without proper gear. Now wearing steelcap boots, leather gloves, hardhat and clear glasses
