The Brooking Street Bugle

Issue No. 96 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 - 1463

Publication Date: October 20, 2003

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NEW PRIVATE KITCHEN & DINING ROOM
MASTER CONSTRUCTION PLAN

INDEX

Day 27 - Sunday 19 October 2003
Day 26 to Day 27 - Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 October 2003
Day 22 to Day 25 - Monday 13 to Friday 17 October 2003
Day 20 to Day 21 - Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 October 2003
Day 15 to Day 19 - Monday 6 to Friday 10 October 2003
Day 14 - Sunday 5 October 2003
Day 13 - Saturday 4 October 2003
Day 12 - Friday 3 October 2003
Day 11 - Thursday 2 October 2003
Day 10 - Wednesday 1 October 2003
Day 9 - Tuesday 30 September 2003
Day 8 - Monday 29 September 2003
Day 7 - Sunday 28 September 2003
Day 6 - Saturday 27 September 2003
View Photographs - 56 photographs in 7 pages
Day 5 - Friday 26 September 2003
Day 4 - Thursday 25 September 2003
Day 3 - Wednesday 24 September 2003
View Photographs - 16 photographs in 2 pages
Day 2 - Tuesday 23 September 2003
Day 1 - Monday 22 September 2003

Day 27 - Sunday 19 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings of flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure someone is appointed chant Buddha Dhamma as offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building construction during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Be mindful of Occupational Health & Safety at all times

Building Construction Team

Building construction team for the day: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, David Ley, Julian Bamford, Lisa Nelson, George Costas and others

Photography and chanting: Julian (to 4.15pm)
Refreshments and food: Temple Attendant - Amber, Lisa others

Construction Tasks

Daily work start time: 10.00am - finish time 6.00pm

Tasks to be completed in listed sequence - subject to any variation be builders and/or availability of resources

1. Fix flashing to top of windows (see new door frame for example) David L
2. Fix insulation bats into old roof area (under tarp) where old insulation has been removed - David L
3. Bring sinks x 3 up to construction site from behind Suite 10 David L and others
4. Construct wall frame for Verandah end of kitchen/dining room and reading room - George Costas (from 2.00 pm)
5. Fit straps to ceiling joists - Frank, David
6. Fit and fix sisalation on external walls at completion of fitting of rafters
7. Borrow walk boards for ladders for fitting weatherboards (Mon/Tues)
8. Arrange inspection of framing with Shire of Yarra Ranges
9. Strengthen ridge beam on existing house roof
10. Fit fascia to east end wall
11. Fit weatherboard stops at building corners
12. Cut and fit cement sheeting for eaves
13. Plumber: to fit plumbing - taps, gas etc
14. Fit weatherboards

Planning

Sunday 19th: Organise building team for next five days - 20 & 24 October - (Frank Carter)

Fixing of colourbond roofing and guttering planned for Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October - Steve Cuff

Kitchen Design: request David Ley to draw up design for kitchen incorporating the following:

Walk in pantry - to be 100% vermin proof
Sinks: 1 x deep wash sink, 2 x single sinks with drain tray (stainless steel)
Set of hot and cold water taps per sink
Stove: gas hot plate and wall oven
Benchtops: timber

Designer to note the following:

Design to show detail: how pantry seals, lighting, cupboard design, exhaust system, fire extinguisher, drawers, splash area, tiles (present design allows for one row of (square) tiles from bench top to window sill)

The kitchen window is not according to the plan.

The kitchen fixture (cupboards etc) shall be constructed onsite by Members.

Materials:

Quotes:

Plumbing: Steve Cuff to provide quote for plumbing: hot and cold water, discharge pipes, gas utilities. (Frank)

Electrical: Obtain quote for electrical wiring, lighting (Frank)

Payments:

George Costas for: $1875 - framing materials - Sun 19 Oct

Plumbing: Roofing - colourbond roofing, roofing installation, guttering, piping and associated materials, labour = $3372 Balance owing: $872

Delivery & Construction Scheduling:

1. fixing of weatherboards
2. fixing of services: plumbing (internal)
3. LAN cabling for PC's (check with Anita)(task - Kamfatt)
4. fixing of floorboards - before end of October
5. sealing flooring with decking oil
6. fixing of services: electrical wiring
7. fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling - late October early November
8. painting (external)
9. build kitchen
10. painting (internal)
11. fixing of services: plumbing (external)

Day 26 to Day 27 - Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings of flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure someone is appointed do Buddha Dhamma chanting as offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building construction during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Be mindful of Occupational Health & Safety at all times.

Building Construction Team

Building construction team during week: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, Ron Mollon, David Ley, Steve Cuff, Jim, Lisa Nelson and others

Photography and chanting: Julian
Refreshments and food: Temple Attendant

Planning

Fixing of colourbond roofing and guttering to commence on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October - Steve Cuff

Sunday 19th: Organise building team for next week - 20 & 24 October - (Frank Carter)

Kitchen Design: request David Ley to draw up design for kitchen incorporating the following:

Walk in pantry - to be 100% vermin proof
Sinks: 1 x deep wash sink, 2 x single sinks with drain tray (stainless steel)
Set of hot and cold water taps per sink
Stove: gas hot plate and wall oven
Benchtops: timber

Designer to note the following:

Design to show detail: how pantry seals, lighting, cupboard design, exhaust system, fire extinguisher, drawers, splash area, tiles (present design allows for one row of (square) tiles from bench top to window sill)

The kitchen window is not according to the plan.

The kitchen fixture (cupboards etc) shall be constructed onsite by Members.

Construction Tasks

Daily work start time: 10.00am - finish time 6.00pm

Tasks to be completed in listed sequence - subject to any variation be builders and/or availability of resources

1. Fit door jam in North wall (Rodney, Ron Mollon)
2. Remove verandah railings (Rodney, Ron Mollon)
3. Fit and fix sisalation on external walls at completion of fitting of rafters
4. Borrow walk boards for ladders for fitting weatherboards (Mon/Tues)
5. Construct wall frame at Verandah end of kitchen/dining room (George Costas)
6. Remove window from reading room for installation into East end of kitchen
7. Arrange inspection of framing with Shire of Yarra Ranges
8. Install windows in wall frames after completion of roof frame and fitting of colourbond
9. Strengthen ridge beam on existing house roof
10. Fit fascia to east end wall
11. Fit weatherboard stops at building corners
12. Cut and fit cement sheeting for eaves
13. Plumber: to fit plumbing - taps, gas etc
14. Fit weatherboards

Materials:

Quotes:

Plumbing: Steve Cuff to provide quote for plumbing: hot and cold water, discharge pipes, gas utilities. (Frank)

Electrical: Obtain quote for electrical wiring, lighting (Frank)

Payments:

George Costas for: $1875 - framing materials - Sun 19 Oct

Plumbing: Roofing - colourbond roofing, roofing installation, guttering, piping and associated materials, labour = $3372 Balance owing: $872

Delivery & Construction Scheduling:

1. fixing of weatherboards
2. fixing of services: plumbing (internal)
3. fixing of floorboards - before end of October
4. sealing flooring with decking oil
5. fixing of services: electrical wiring
6. fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling - late October early November
7. painting (external)
8. build kitchen
9. painting (internal)
10. fixing of services: plumbing (external)

Day 22 to Day 25 - Monday 13 to Friday 17 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings of flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure someone is appointed do Buddha Dhamma chanting as offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building construction during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Building Construction Team

Building construction team during week: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, Kamfatt Lynn, David Ley, Steve Cuff, Jim, Lisa Nelson and others

Photography and chanting: Temple Attendant, Julian
Refreshments and food: Temple Attendant

Planning

Plan to complete roofing structure for Steve Cuff to be able to start fixing colourbond and gutters from mid week.

Sunday Night: Organise building team for week 13 to 17 October (Frank Carter):

Organise building team for next weekend - 18 & 19 October - (Frank Carter)

Kitchen Design: request David Ley to draw up design for kitchen incorporating the following:

--Walk in pantry - to be 100% vermin proof
--Sinks: 1 x deep wash sink, 2 x single sinks with drain tray (stainless steel)
--Set of hot and cold water taps per sink
--Stove: gas hot plate and wall oven
--Benchtops: timber

Designer to note the following:

Design to show detail: how pantry seals, lighting, cupboard design, exhaust system, fire extinguisher, drawers, splash area, tiles (present design allows for one row of (square) tiles from bench top to window sill)

The kitchen window is not according to the plan.

The kitchen fixture (cupboards etc) shall be constructed onsite by Members.

Construction Tasks

Daily work start time: 10.00 am - finish time 6.00 pm

Tasks to be completed in listed sequence - subject to any variation be builders and/or availability of resources

1. Purchase one more length of batten for roof - (Frank)
2. Fix battens to rafters - 50% complete (Rodney - Mon, Frank, David - Tues)
3. Purchase door frame - (Frank)
4. Reading room window removal - relocate Britanica book shelf to library, remove window protection railing (Kamfatt) (commence pending approval from Abbot - advise Deva of Learning and retinue)
5. Plumber: fit and fix colourbond roofing and gutters
6. Fit joist straps to roof joists (target start - Wednesday 15)
7. Fit and fix sisalation on external walls at completion of fitting of rafters
8. Install door frame - north wall
9. Borrow walk boards for ladders for fitting weatherboards (Mon/Tues)
10. Construct wall frame at Verandah end of kitchen/dining room (George Costas)
11. Remove window from reading room for installation into East end of kitchen
12. Arrange inspection of framing with Shire of Yarra Ranges
13. Install windows in wall frames after completion of roof frame and fitting of colourbond
14. Strengthen ridge beam on existing house roof
15. Fit fascia to east end wall
16. Fit weatherboard stops at building corners
17. Cut and fit cement sheeting for eaves
18. Plumber: to fit plumbing - taps, gas etc
19. Fit weatherboards

Materials:

Purchase more clouts (Frank)

Quotes:

Plumbing: Steve Cuff to provide quote for plumbing: hot and cold water, discharge pipes, gas utilities. (Frank)

Electrical: Obtain quote for electrical wiring, lighting (Frank)

Payments:

George Costas for: $1875 - framing materials - Tues 14 Oct
Frank Carter for: $297 - sisalation, strapping, nails

Plumbing: Roofing - colourbond roofing, roofing installation, guttering, piping and associated materials, labour = $3372 Balance owing: $872

Delivery & Construction Scheduling:

1. Schedule all stages and tasks to completion to identify likely finish date (detail on spreadsheet and display on building) (Julian - confirm with Frank and David Ley).
2. fixing of weatherboards - within next 9 days
3. fixing of services: plumbing (internal)
4. fixing of floorboards - before end of October
5. sealing flooring with decking oil
6. fixing of services: electrical wiring
7. fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling - late October early November
8. painting (external)
9. build kitchen
10. painting (internal)
11. fixing of services: plumbing (external)

Day 20 to Day 21 - Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings of flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure someone is appointed do Buddha Dhamma chanting as offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building construction during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Building Construction Team

Members and friends assisting: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson and others

Photography and chanting: Julian
Refreshments and food: Amber

Building construction team during week: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, Kamfatt Lin, Jim, Steve Cuff (plumber), George Costas and others

Planning

Organise building team for week 13 to 17 October: Steve Cuff attending early in week to fix and complete roofing and gutters
Organise building team for next weekend - 18 & 19 October

Kitchen Design: request David Ley to design kitchen incorporating:

Walk in pantry - to be 100% vermin proof
Sinks: 1 x deep wash sink, 2 x single sinks with drain tray (stainless steel)
Set of hot and cold water taps per sink
Stove: gas hot plate and wall oven
Benchtops: timber

Designer to note the following:

Design to show detail: how pantry seals, lighting, cupboard design, exhaust system, fire extinguisher, drawers, splash area, tiles (present design allows for one row of (square) tiles from bench top to window sill)

The kitchen window is not according to the plan.

The kitchen fixture (cupboards etc) shall be constructed onsite by Members.

Construction Tasks

Work start time: 11.00am - finish time 6.00pm

Tasks to be completed in listed sequence - subject to any variation be builders and/or availability of resources

1. Purchase door frame - morning (Frank)
2. Finish fixing roof strapping
3. Complete fixing rafters with iron strapping to wall plate
4. Add nails to fully fix fascias
5. Fix battens to rafters
6. Fit joist straps to roof joists
7. Fit and fix sisalation on external walls at completion of fitting of rafters
8. Install door frame - north wall
9. Plumber: fit and fix colourbond roofing and gutters
10. Borrow walk boards for ladders for fitting weatherboards (Mon/Tues)
11. Construct wall frame at Verandah end of kitchen/dining room (George Costas)
12. Remove window from reading room for installation into East end of kitchen
13. Arrange inspection of framing with Shire of Yarra Ranges
14. Install windows in wall frames after completion of roof frame and fitting of colourbond
15. Strengthen ridge beam on existing house roof
16. Fit fascia to east end wall
17. Fit weatherboard stops at building corners
18. Cut and fit cement sheeting for eaves
19. Plumber: to fit plumbing - taps, gas etc
20. Fit weatherboards

Materials:

Quotes:

Plumbing: Steve Cuff to provide quote for plumbing: hot and cold water, discharge pipes, gas utilities.

Electrical: Obtain quote for electrical wiring, lighting etc

Purchase clouts and roof joist straps. (Frank)

Payments:

George Costas for: $1875 - framing materials
Frank Carter for: $297 - sisalation, strapping, nails

Plumbing: Roofing - colourbond roofing, roofing installation, guttering, piping and associated materials, labour = $3372 Balance owing: $872

Flooring: Floor timber arrived Tuesday 7 October. The timber will be wrapped in plastic to protect it until use.

Weatherboards: arrived Friday 10 October. Payment for crane truck made on delivery.

Delivery & Construction Scheduling: (Frank Carter, Julian Bamford,)

1. fixing of weatherboards - within next 9 days
2. fixing of services: plumbing (internal)
3. fixing of floorboards - before end of October
4. sealing flooring with decking oil
5. fixing of services: electrical wiring
6. fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling - late October early November
7. painting (external)
8. build kitchen
9. painting (internal)
10. fixing of services: plumbing (external)

Day 15 to Day 19 - Monday 6 to Friday 10 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings, flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure someone is appointed to chant for offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building construction during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Building Construction Team

Jeff Radford - Professional Builder

Members and friends assisting: Rodney Johnson, David Ley, Frank Carter and others

Steve Cuff - Professional Plumber

Organise building team for next weekend - 16 & 17 October

Construction Tasks

Work start time: after 9.00am - finish time 6.00pm

1. Complete fixing of rafters on East section of building
2. Complete fixing rafters with iron strapping to wall plate
3. Fix battens to rafters
4. Fix barge boards for spouting
5. Complete trimming of rafters and roof joists to width of building
6. Fit blocks to wall plate joins
7. Fit joist straps to roof joists
8. Finish roof strapping
9. Strengthen ridge beam on existing house roof
10. Fix sisalation after completion of rafters and fitting of colourbond
11. Install windows in wall frames after completion of roof frame and fitting of colourbond
12. Remove window from Reading Room wall for East end of kitchen dining hall
13. Borrow walk board for ladders for fitting weatherboards
14. Start fit weatherboards

Materials:

Purchase clouts and roof joist straps. (Frank)

Frank Carter ordering weatherboard through George Costas on Monday 6 October.

Plumber to be paid Monday - $2500 cheque (Frank Carter)

Roofing: colourbond roofing, roofing installation, guttering, piping and associated materials, labour = $3372

Flooring: The floor timber will be delivered on Tuesday 7 October. It will be lifted from the delivery truck by crane.

Payment for crane truck will be made on the day of delivery. Frank Carter has the cheque.

The timber will be wrapped in plastic to protect it until use.

External walls: quote for the weatherboard is $950

Delivery & Construction Scheduling: (David Ley, Frank Carter, Julian Bamford,)

1. fixing of weatherboards
2. fixing of floorboards
3. fixing of services: electrical wiring, plumbing
4. fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling

Day 14 - Sunday 5 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings, flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure someone is appointed to chant for offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building construction during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Frank Carter will confirm purchase with George Costas this weekend, and likely delivery for as soon as possible early next week.

Building Team

Jeff Radford - Professional Builder

Members and friends assisting: Rodney Johnson, Julian Bamford, Frank Carter and others

Construction Tasks

Work start time 1.00pm - finish time 6.00pm

Tasks listed below are carried over from Saturday if not completed or commenced.

1. Complete installation of roof framing

Building: Jeffrey Radford
Assistant: Rodney Johnson and others as required

2. Lintals: to be screwed to hangers x 3. Frank Carter, Julian Bamford, David Ley and others

3. Rafters: fit strapping iron securing rafters to top plate of wall frames. Frank Carter, Julian Bamford, David Ley and others

4. Install windows in wall frames after completion of roof trusses and fitting of colourbond (if time permits - under direction of Jeff Radford. Team leader Frank Carter)

Windows: to be cleaned prior to installation. Jan Bennett

Timber window frame for East end to be sanded for painting. Jan Bennett

5. Fix sisalation after completion of roof trusses and fitting of colourbond

Materials:

Roofing: colourbond roofing, roofing installation, guttering, piping and associated materials, labour = $3372

Flooring: The floor timber will be delivered on Tuesday 7 October. It will be lifted from the delivery truck by crane.

Payment for crane truck will be made on the day of delivery. Frank Carter has the cheque.

The timber will be wrapped in plastic to protect it until use.

External walls: quote for the weatherboard is $950

Delivery & Construction Scheduling: (David Ley, Frank Carter, Julian Bamford,)

1. fixing of weatherboards
2. fixing of floorboards
3. fixing of services: electrical wiring, plumbing
4. fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling

Day 13 - Saturday 4 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings, flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure someone is appointed to chant for offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building construction during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Frank Carter will confirm purchase with George Costas this weekend, and likely delivery for as soon as possible early next week.

Building Team

Jeff Radford - Professional Builder
Steve Cuff - Professional Plumber

Members and friends assisting: Rodney Johnson, Julian Bamford, Frank Carter, Jan Bennett, David Ley (from 12 midday) Leila Igracki

Construction Tasks

Saturday - work start time 10.00am - finish time 6.00pm

Main Tasks:

1. Construct and install roof framing

Building: Jeffrey Radford
Assistant: Rodney Johnson and others as required

Square off new wall frames on kitchen dining room
Install roof trusses and rafters

2. Fit colourbond roof and gutters

Steve Cuff and others as required

Remove galvanised roofing section from existing dwelling

3. Lintals: to be screwed to hangers x 3. Frank Carter, Julian Bamford, David Ley and others

4. Rafters: fit strapping iron securing rafters to top plate of wall frames. Frank Carter, Julian Bamford, David Ley and others

5. Install windows in wall frames after completion of roof trusses and fitting of colourbond (if time permits - under direction of Jeff Radford. Team leader Frank Carter)

Windows: to be cleaned prior to installation. Jan Bennett

Timber window frame for East end to be sanded for painting. Jan Bennett

6. Fix sisalation after completion of roof trusses and fitting of colourbond

Delivery & Construction Scheduling: (David Ley, Frank Carter, Julian Bamford,)

1. fixing of weatherboards
2. fixing of floorboards
3. fixing of services: electrical wiring, plumbing
4. fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling

Day 12 - Friday 3 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings, flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure a person as appointed to chant as offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Building Team: Frank Carter, Lenore Hamilton and Jim

Complete and erect North side wall frame (West end)

The wall frame for the western half of the North side wall will be completed and erected into position today.

Remember to take photographs during the day to record construction progress.

The steps taken to achieve this will be:

Once the window position is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Frank
Checking: Lenore, Jim

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil. David

Checking Frank, Lenore, Jim

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check screwing of temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

Cross bracing can temporarily hold the end wall in place at the corners.

Insulation for roof arrived today.

Day 11 - Thursday 2 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings, flowers, incense, perfume, tea to the Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue today and each day - morning and evening. Make appropriate offerings to the Nagas.

Make sure a person as appointed to chant as offerings to generate protection for the workers

Take photographs of each stage of the building during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Construction of North side wall (West end)

The wall frame for the western half of the North side wall will be commenced today.

Remember to take photographs during the day to record construction progress.

The steps taken to achieve this will be:

Second Section to be commenced today

Take bottom and top plates and cut to length required. Bottom plate should end half way across the second last joist. Top plate should be longer according to George's plan.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Once the window position is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Frank, others
Checking: Lisa

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil. David

Checking Frank, Lisa, others

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney) Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check with Rodney about screwing a temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

To brace the whole structure several rafters can be temporarily put from the North wall to the South wall and screwed in place.

Cross bracing can temporarily hold the end wall in place at the corners.

Day 10 - Wednesday 1 October 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings to the Devata the new kitchen and her retinue each day - morning and evening

Take photographs of each stage of the building during the day

Provide suitable food and refreshments for the builders.

Construction of North side wall - (East end)

The wall frame for the eastern half of the North side wall was completed and erected today.

The steps taken to achieve this were:

Fix floor sheeting along North wall edge 150 mm in from edge. Frank Carter.

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter,

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 13 metres KGP10 (6.0m & 4.2 avail)
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X Measure length of wall from kitchen end to just past the second last joist at Reading Room end. KGP10
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 6 lengths F5 (2.7's)
90 X 35 pine X 19 lengths
Noggins 75 X 38 pine X 2 lengths (3.0)
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. Min 240 x 45 x 3 metres. Pine untreated F7.

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m

Frank, Lisa

Take plates of equal length and place on floor. Frank

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. End position 2 X 35mm studs thick, then 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Set door frame 1.5 metres back from window frame.

At door frame allow a total of 900mm width and 2100 height. The door studs are 90 X 45 mm

Run the bottom plate through the door frame to keep the wall rigid during installation. It can be cut out later.

Place top and bottom plate of kitchen section in approximate positions on the floor.

Bring studs onto floor and put in place. Check and nail. Use grease.

Measure, cut and fit 1 row of noggins. Use grease

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Bracing is to be placed in V shape on frame midway between window and kitchen end. Find point for kitchen end and mark studs with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney)

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable temporary bracing wood

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails into each joist. Use grease.

Move any floor sheeting needed and lay at Reading Room end.

Second Section - to be commenced on day 11

Take bottom and top plates and cut to length required. Bottom plate should end half way across the second last joist. Top plate should be longer according to George's plan.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Once the window position is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Frank
Checking: Lisa

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil. David

Checking Frank, Lisa.

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney) Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check with Rodney about screwing a temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

To brace the whole structure several rafters can be temporarily put from the North wall to the South wall and screwed in place.

Cross bracing can temporarily hold the end wall in place at the corners.

Day 9 - Tuesday 30 September 2003

Tasks

Make appropriate offerings to the Deva and Devatas of the new kitchen each day - morning and evening

Take photographs of each stage of the building during the day

Make sure food and refreshments are provided for the builders.

Complete Kitchen end wall (Fits between side walls)

The Kitchen end wall frame was completed and erected today. Complete and erect.

Building team: Frank Carter, Lisa Nelson, David Ley, Rodney Johnson, Evelin Halls and others

The task to achieve this were:

Fix floor sheeting along kitchen end wall edge 150 mm in from edge as required. Frank

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 4.4 metres (Trim to exact length required) Triple check lengths before cutting.
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X As above
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 5 lengths
90 X 35 pine X 8 lengths
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. 240 X 45

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m
Rodney, Lisa, Frank, David L

Window bottom will be 1120 from joist. Cut lintel to length to fit 35mm studs and sit in place. Allow 35 mm for head. Cut 4 X 45mm studs to sit under the lintel.

Cut and fit head.

Set window space and fit bottom sill butting into opening studs. Window to be 1120 from floor (Level).

Cut 35mm studs to fit under window sill.

Fit lintel above window. Use grease. Check all measurements and nail.

Cut 35 mm studs, fit above lintel and nail. Use grease.

Fit hangars above lintel for window

Cut noggins, fit and nail. Use grease.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay bracing in V shape past sides of windows. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out.

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and put in place.

Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood (Rodney).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. Use grease.

Remove floor sheeting

Floor sheeting can be taken down to reading room end to make an area to construct the first section of the North wall.

Commence Construction of North side wall - today.

Fix floor sheeting along North wall edge 150 mm in from edge. Frank Carter.

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter,

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 13 metres KGP10 (6.0m & 4.2 avail)
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X Measure length of wall from kitchen end to just past the second last joist at Reading Room end. KGP10
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 6 lengths F5 (2.7's)
90 X 35 pine X 19 lengths
Noggins 75 X 38 pine X 2 lengths (3.0)
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. Min 240 x 45 x 3 metres. Pine untreated F7.

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m

Frank, David, Lisa

Take plates of equal length and place on floor. Frank, David

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. End position 2 X 35mm studs thick, then 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Set door frame 1.5 metres back from window frame.

At door frame allow a total of 900mm width and 2100 height. The door studs are 90 X 45 mm

Run the bottom plate through the door frame to keep the wall rigid during installation. It can be cut out later.

Place top and bottom plate of kitchen section in approximate positions on the floor.

Bring studs onto floor and put in place. Check and nail. Use grease.

Measure, cut and fit 1 row of noggins. Use grease

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Bracing is to be placed in V shape on frame midway between window and kitchen end. Find point for kitchen end and mark studs with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney)

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable temporary bracing wood (Rodney and David Igracki).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails into each joist. Use grease.

Move any floor sheeting needed and lay at Reading Room end.

Second Section - commence on Thursday 2 Oct

Take bottom and top plates and cut to length required. Bottom plate should end half way across the second last joist. Top plate should be longer according to George's plan.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Once the window position is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Frank, Checking: Lisa

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil. David

Checking Frank, Lisa.

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney) Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check with Rodney about screwing a temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

To brace the whole structure several rafters can be temporarily put from the North wall to the South wall and screwed in place.

Cross bracing can temporarily hold the end wall in place at the corners.

Day 8 - Monday 29 September 2003

Tasks

Under the guidance of the Abbot make appropriate offerings to the Deva and Devatas of the new kitchen each day - morning and evening as per the OH& S instruction sheet.

Chanting: Evelin, Lisa others

Team Members put on appropriate safety clothing.

Take photographs of each stage of the building during the day

Make sure food and refreshments are provided for the builders.

Kitchen end wall (Fits between side walls)

Fix floor sheeting along kitchen end wall edge 150 mm in from edge as required. Frank

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 4.4 metres (Trim to exact length required) Triple check lengths before cutting.
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X As above
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 5 lengths
90 X 35 pine X 8 lengths
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. 240 X 45

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m

Lisa, Frank, David

Take plates and place on floor. Frank

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from South side. (Mark on 3 sides. End position 2 X 35mm studs thick, then 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Centre window between wall ends.

At window allow window width plus 10 mm gap on each side, 20 mm gap on top. Double studs to be 45 mm.

In this wall both 45 studs will sit under the lintel. The lintel will extend right through to the next 35 mm studs. Mark double studs.

Checking Frank, Rodney, Lisa.

Mark studs under window at 450mm

With studs above window. Mark with pencil. David

Checking Rodney, Frank.

Place top and bottom plate of kitchen section in approximate positions on floor.

Bring studs onto floor and put in place. Check and nail 35 mm side studs. Use grease

Cut noggins, fit and nail. Use grease.

Window bottom will be 1120 from joist. Cut lintel to length to fit 35mm studs and sit in place. Allow 35 mm for head. Cut 4 X 45mm studs to sit under the lintel.

Cut and fit head.

Set window space and fit bottom sill butting into opening studs. Window to be 1120 from floor (Level).

Cut 35mm studs to fit under window sill.

Fit lintel above window. Use grease. Check all measurements and nail.

Cut 35 mm studs, fit above lintel and nail. Use grease.

Measure, cut and fit noggins.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay bracing in V shape past sides of windows. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out.

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and put in place.

Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood (Rodney).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. Use grease.

Remove floor sheeting

Floor sheeting can be taken down to reading room end to make an area to construct the first section of the North wall.

Construct North side wall.

Fix floor sheeting along North wall edge 150 mm in from edge. David Igracki

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 13 metres KGP10 (6.0m & 4.2 avail)
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X Measure length of wall from kitchen end to just past the second last joist at Reading Room end. KGP10
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 6 lengths F5 (2.7's)
90 X 35 pine X 19 lengths
Noggins 75 X 38 pine X 2 lengths (3.0)
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. Min 240 x 45 x 3 metres. Pine untreated F7.

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m

Take plates of equal length and place on floor. Frank

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. End position 2 X 35mm studs thick, then 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Set door frame 1.5 metres back from window frame.

At door frame allow a total of 900mm width and 2100 height. The door studs are 90 X 45 mm

Run the bottom plate through the door frame to keep the wall rigid during installation. It can be cut out later.

Place top and bottom plate of kitchen section in approximate positions on the floor.

Bring studs onto floor and put in place. Check and nail. Use grease.

Measure, cut and fit 1 row of noggins. Use grease

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Bracing is to be placed in V shape on frame midway between window and kitchen end. Find point for kitchen end and mark studs with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney)

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable temporary bracing wood (Rodney and David Igracki).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails into each joist. Use grease.

Move any floor sheeting needed and lay at Reading Room end.

Second Section

Take bottom and top plates and cut to length required. Bottom plate should end half way across the second last joist. Top plate should be longer according to George's plan.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Once the window position is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Checking Frank, Lisa, David.

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil. David,

Checking Frank, Lisa, David

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Rod, and Julian check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney) Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check with Rodney about screwing a temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood. Frank

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

To brace the whole structure several rafters can be temporarily put from the North wall to the South wall and screwed in place.

Cross bracing can temporarily hold the end wall in place at the corners.

Day 7 - Sunday 28 September 2003

Tasks

Plan for construction of the wall framing for the New Kitchen Dining Room.

Under the guidance of the Abbot do offerings as per the OH& S instruction sheet.

Chanting: Lenore, Evelin

Team Members put on appropriate safety clothing.

Complete Construction of South side wall.

West end of wall with window opening

Keep studs at 450mm multiples for the length of the side walls as they support the rafters which will be placed directly above them.

The owner's instruction is to triple check all work.

Building team: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, Julian Bamford, Lisa Nelson

Second Section

Take bottom and top plates and cut to length required. Bottom plate should end half way across the second last joist. Top plate should be longer according to George's plan.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre. If need be measure this on the opposite wall to find a position relative to the nearest joist.

Once the window positions is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Frank, Lisa
Checking Rodney, Julian.

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil.

Checking Frank, Lisa

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Rod, and Julian check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney) Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check with Rodney about screwing a temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood (Rodney).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Frank, Rodney, Julian, Lisa and Evelin. Hold securely in place.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

Day 6 - 27 September 2003

Tasks

Plan for construction of the wall framing for the New Kitchen Dining Room.

Under the guidance of the Abbot do offerings as per the OH& S instruction sheet.

Each Member read the OH &S Construction plan and sign sheet. Team Members put on appropriate safety clothing.

Construct South side wall.

Show everyone George's drawing and explain the design. 450mm stud gaps to centres on all walls.

Explain that the studs have to keep at 450mm multiples for the length of the side walls as they support the rafters which will be placed directly above them.

The owner's instruction is to triple check all work.

Fix floor sheeting along South wall edge 150 mm in from edge. David Igracki, Kamfatt Lin.

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 13 metres (Check there are two 4.4 lengths still available for kitchen end wall.) KGP10 (6.0m & 4.2 avail)
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X Measure length of wall from kitchen end to just past the second last joist at Reading Room end. KGP10
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 4 lengths F5 (2.7's)
90 X 35 pine X 21 lengths
Noggins 75 X 38 pine X 2 lengths (3.0)
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. Min 240 x 45 x 3 metres. Pine untreated F7.

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m
Rodney and David

Take plates of equal length and place on floor. Frank, Julian

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. End position 2 X 35mm studs thick, then 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Place top and bottom plate of kitchen section in approximate positions on the floor.

Bring studs onto floor and put in place. Check and nail. Use grease.

Measure, cut and fit 1 row of noggins. Use grease

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Bracing is to be placed in V shape on frame midway between window and kitchen end. Find point for kitchen end and mark studs with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney)

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable temporary bracing wood (Rodney and David Igracki).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails into each joist. Use grease.

Move any floor sheeting needed and lay at Reading Room end.

Second Section

Take bottom and top plates and cut to length required. Bottom plate should end half way across the second last joist. Top plate should be longer according to George's plan.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre. If need be measure this on the opposite wall to find a position relative to the nearest joist.

Once the window positions is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Frank, Brent.
Checking Rodney, Julian.

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil. David

Checking David and Julian.

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Rod, David and Julian check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney) Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check with Rodney about screwing a temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood (Rodney and David Igracki).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

Kitchen end wall (Fits between side walls)

Fix floor sheeting along kitchen end wall edge 150 mm in from edge as required. David Igracki, Kamfatt Lin.

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter, Brent Kerr

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 4.4 metres (Trim to exact length required) Triple check lengths before cutting.
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X As above
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 5 lengths
90 X 35 pine X 8 lengths
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. 240 X 45

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m
Frank, David, Rodney

Take plates and place on floor.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from South side. (Mark on 3 sides. End position 2 X 35mm studs thick, then 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Centre window between wall ends.

At window allow window width plus 10 mm gap on each side, 20 mm gap on top. Double studs to be 45 mm.

In this wall both 45 studs will sit under the lintel. The lintel will extend right through to the next 35 mm studs. Mark double studs.

Checking Rodney, Julian.

Mark studs under window at 450mm

With studs above window. Mark with pencil. David, Kamfatt

Checking Rodney and Julian.

Place top and bottom plate of kitchen section in approximate positions on floor.

Bring studs onto floor and put in place. Check and nail 35 mm side studs. Use grease

Cut noggins, fit and nail. Use grease.

Window bottom will be 1120 from joist. Cut lintel to length to fit 35mm studs and sit in place. Allow 35 mm for head. Cut 4 X 45mm studs to sit under the lintel.

Cut and fit head.

Set window space and fit bottom sill butting into opening studs. Window to be 1120 from floor (Level).

Cut 35mm studs to fit under window sill.

Fit lintel above window. Use grease. Check all measurements and nail.

Cut 35 mm studs, fit above lintel and nail. Use grease.

Measure, cut and fit noggins.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay bracing in V shape past sides of windows. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out.

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and put in place.

Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood (Rodney and David Igracki).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. Use grease.

Remove floor sheeting

Floor sheeting can be taken down to reading room end to make an area to construct the first section of the North wall.

Construct North side wall.

Fix floor sheeting along North wall edge 150 mm in from edge. David Igracki, Kamfatt Lin.

Select materials as follows: Frank Carter, Brent Kerr

Top plate: 90 X 45 pine X 13 metres KGP10 (6.0m & 4.2 avail)
Bottom plate: 90 X 45 pine X Measure length of wall from kitchen end to just past the second last joist at Reading Room end. KGP10
Studs 90 X 45 pine X 6 lengths F5 (2.7's)
90 X 35 pine X 19 lengths
Noggins 75 X 38 pine X 2 lengths (3.0)
Head & sill 90 X 35 KGP10 (@ 5.1) x 2
Window lintel Reg size. Min 240 x 45 x 3 metres. Pine untreated F7.

Cut all Studs to length. Wall height 2750 less 90mm (2 X 45) = 2660 m
Rodney

Take plates of equal length and place on floor. Frank, Brent

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. End position 2 X 35mm studs thick, then 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Set door frame 1.5 metres back from window frame.

At door frame allow a total of 900mm width and 2100 height. The door studs are 90 X 45 mm

Run the bottom plate through the door frame to keep the wall rigid during installation. It can be cut out later.

Place top and bottom plate of kitchen section in approximate positions on the floor.

Bring studs onto floor and put in place. Check and nail. Use grease.

Measure, cut and fit 1 row of noggins. Use grease

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Bracing is to be placed in V shape on frame midway between window and kitchen end. Find point for kitchen end and mark studs with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney)

Place bracing back in track and tack into place. DO NOT NAIL SECURELY.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Hold securely in place.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable temporary bracing wood (Rodney and David Igracki).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails into each joist. Use grease.

Move any floor sheeting needed and lay at Reading Room end.

Second Section

Take bottom and top plates and cut to length required. Bottom plate should end half way across the second last joist. Top plate should be longer according to George's plan.

Start measuring and pencil marking Bottom plate from Kitchen end. (Mark on 3 sides. 450mm centres to 35 mm studs.

Set window back from Reading Room end wall 1 metre.

Once the window position is set, allow 10 mm on each side for the first stud positions. Use 45 mm studs. The first studs will sit under the lintel the second the lintel will butt into.

Mark both stud positions on the bottom plate and only the outer stud positions on the top plate.

Frank, Brent.
Checking Rodney, Julian.

The bottom plate has no studs across the length of the window. The top plate studs are at 450 mm centres. Mark with pencil. David, Kamfatt

Checking Rodney and Julian.

Put studs into place. Do not put the inner lintel bearing stud in yet. Check. And 45mm ones for windows. Compare the heights of the new wall where it will join the existing wall to ensure they are the same.

Nail studs. Use grease

Measure cut and fit noggins.

Measure head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window.

Cut lintel to length and put into place. Cut inner 45 stud.

Rod, and Julian check all measurements and fits.

Cut head for above window allowing 20mm gap above window to butt join into inner stud.

Nail in place Use grease.

Fit studs above lintel.

Once wall completed select metal bracing.

Lay left bracing in of V shape on frame. Mark with pencil. Remove bracing.

Cut bracing sections and chisel out. (Rodney) Don't fit bracing yet.

Raise wall and slide in to place. Check the top plate is not too long. If it is too long estimate how much needs to be trimmed off. Pull frame back and use ladder to cut top plate to length. Slide wall back into place.

Hold securely in place.

Skew nail ends of plates together from sides and top. Check with Rodney about screwing a temporary second plate on top of the two joins as a brace.

Remove the outer lengths of floor sheeting.

Select suitable bracing wood (Rodney and David Igracki).

Using 2 levels true up wall and brace wall securely in place.

Check bottom plate is flush with edge of joists and nail plate into joists. 2 nails for each joist. Use grease.

Line up cut outs for bracing across two wall sections - cut in any missing sections. Fit bracing and tack in place. DO NOT NAIL IN SECURELY.

To brace the whole structure several rafters can be temporarily put from the North wall to the South wall and screwed in place.

Cross bracing can temporarily hold the end wall in place at the corners.