Popular Post cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2016 As per dream shed thread. This isn't really my "dream" shed but it's close enough for a rough cunt. So like, way back when I was 21 I bought 6.5 acres with the intention of building a house one day. I was a builder at the time which was perfect as there was no way I'd be able to afford to pay someone to do it. Fast forward 6 years, now single again with plenty of time on my hands and living with the olds while I sort my shit out. I decided it was time to do something with the section, but building a house was too difficult on a single wage, so I decided to do a workshop and live in it. Months and months went by. I drew plans, got quotes, talked to the bank, got a 2nd mortgage etc. Seemed like an eternity to get everything sorted. Mid December, just before I went on holiday before Christmas. I mowed the lawns and sprayed the drive. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Nice section. Nice ute. Win/win 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 The next job was to set up some profiles. I think the permit finally came in just after this. Whew! Just in time to start work over the Christmas break. Holes! These were dug by a bobcat with an auger attachment. The center rows are 1200mm deep and 600mm wide, outside rows 1000x600 and intermediate poles 600x600. The day after permit arrived, I booked the inspection for the footings/pole holes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Nice section. Nice ute. Win/win Sold Rodeo the night that photo was taken! Had to free up some money so the Mark II is on daily duties atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Awesome. Jealous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2016 With the help of my old man in his John Deere 6010, we erected some poles and braced them up ready for concrete. Starting to take shape, looking something like an American style barn. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Officially on Holiday by this point. I shoveled a truck and a half of builders mix (6-7 tonne?) into a concrete mixer, along with about 35-40? bags of cement and water. Pouring it into my old mans trusty wheel barrow, operated by the best parents in the world. This was on that same day where some of NZs towns reached their highest temps in years. (took a day and a half to fill all holes) No time/effort left to take photos. Corona's were consumed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachlander Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 This is dream spec. Cant wait to see it done. Live upstairs sort of deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2016 Over the holidays I didn't get as much work done as I had hoped. A big Christmas and boxing day left my enthusiasm very low, as well as a decent new years for the first time in years, didn't help progress at all! (Dating game thread for info lol) Rafters up over Xmas/NY period. A few girts attached on the side and rear wall (can't do others until slab is poured) Purlins started on my last week of holidays. Not a bad view of the Tararua ranges. My mate the skylark? came to sing for me everyday (more likely attracting new lady friends). He thinks this new place is made just for him! I have now returned to work, so progress will be a lot slower! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Coooooool. How big is it? Can you show us a floor plan? Is it a kit of some kind, or have you done all the design/plans yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 This is dream spec. Cant wait to see it done. Live upstairs sort of deal? Living in one bay (48m2) and bedroom will take up the rear half of upstairs (another 24m2 ish). I need the front part of the middle bay for a 2 post hoist 96m2 of workshop, which is smaller than I currently have at the olds farm, but it will be much nicer and better set-out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Coooooool. How big is it? Can you show us a floor plan? Is it a kit of some kind, or have you done all the design/plans yourself? 12x12 / 144m2 I looked at a few plans and drew it up exactly how I wanted it, then gave my plan to ITM and they got Mitek to draw/engineer it to suit. It's still a very basic American style barn design. No real floor plan yet. I'm still designing that bit as I changed my mind last minute. But I will upload some pics once I've drawn something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 lovely spot plant some trees so they will look nice when you move in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Love it. How do ya get consent for something like this without having detailed floorplan? Do ya only have to state what is going in and not where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 dayum, super cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch.W Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 daymn, this is rad. Living the dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Love it. How do ya get consent for something like this without having detailed floorplan? Do ya only have to state what is going in and not where? I have a floor plan but it's super basic and not the actual design. You can usually get away with changing stuff from the plan that isn't structural etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_esKYmo_ Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Primo man, good work! I look fwd to seeing updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 oval driveway? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmatedan Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 What the hell This in the wairarapa?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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