Visti Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 After so much stress for so long, I'd forgotten what it felt like to enjoy this self build. I've not felt joy in it since the first day of raising the frame. After more than a year I felt it again and am compelled to post. It isn't done, but I can see it'll eventually be a home. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Now that is pretty..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 That's looking good, you have reason to be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnaught Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 That looks really good! Congratulations on a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Very nice, the stairs look brilliant. How did you source the timber - is the floor engineered or solid? How do you plan to finish it, oil, varnish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 yes, that's very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennentslager Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Top job Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russdl Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 @Visti Spot on, That ash looks great, especially on the stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visti Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Thanks all 24 minutes ago, wozza said: How did you source the timber - is the floor engineered or solid? How do you plan to finish it, oil, varnish? Solid wood due to us wanting a continuous seam of wood from floor through to the stairs. We got wind of a timberyard that specialises in reclaimed wood via some other fellow self-builders. Very affordable approach to our desire for a natural floor upstairs. Cost less than engineered wood even. Went to see them and by chance saw some ash offcuts they had from another job. Near perfect match for the windows and just the right amount of pattern in it. Did a 180 and went for new wood rather than reclaimed as a consequence. Exceeded budget, but worth it. Polish team (UK resident) and ash imported from there too. Some of the best trades I've had period. Edited May 12, 2020 by Visti 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Suave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1c Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Looks great. I share your stress levels & lack of joy. Hopefully it’s all worth it in the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 You’ve resolved our arguments for what materials to use for the staircase ? we thank you! ????? looks AWESOME 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siochair Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 No wonder you are pleased with your decision, it looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Visti said: After so much stress for so long, I'd forgotten what it felt like to enjoy this self build. I've not felt joy in it since the first day of raising the frame..... I'm very grateful for your post because thats often what I feel. Its the first few minutes of almost every day that are the hardest: pick up yesterday's cockups and postponed items how the Hell do I do that ? - (that one NEVER stops) what am I forgetting? couldn't I do that cheaper, better, faster, neater? And yet, I am deeply concious that many would give their eye teeth to be able to do what I'm doing. We are, as a group, immensly priviledged. Thank God for a supportive partner: without her I would have gone under long ago. BuildHub helps us stay sane too. Looking at those images of yours gave me a bit of a boost. Thanks. Ian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 I've worked with some very thorough eastern Europeans. Not shy of a long day either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Impressive. Was the staircase built on site? What skirtings are going in the big room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visti Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 12 hours ago, AnonymousBosch said: Its the first few minutes of almost every day that are the hardest Yup, beginning the day on site it always a challenge. Then I get angry, start fixing something and am on a roll of just fixing more stuff until the day is over. @Mr Punter Yup, you can see in the top of the 2nd last picture how it was drilled into the studwork and 18mm ply on both sides. Skirting was going to be plain white MDF glued on, but we've been so impressed by these guys that we've asked them to quote for doing all of it in the same wood. Unconventional, but I am finally having fun playing around with the finishes! @wozza I should have said it'll be a clear varnish. Final image shows the result vs the others that haven't got it on yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 very nice, couple of questions about the 2nd pic., the first step looks to be a different rise to others (may be foreshortening) and what are you doing for a baluster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visti Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Same rise, just looks short due to the added thickness of the going on the other levels. You mean handrail @Simplysimon? We might get a ear shaped one fitted directly to the left hand side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 @Visti, a balutrade consists of the newel if there is one, the handrail and balusters or spindles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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