The Brooking Street Bugle

Issue No. 98 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 - 1463

Publication Date: November 10, 2003

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NEW PRIVATE KITCHEN & DINING ROOM
MASTER CONSTRUCTION PLAN

INDEX

Day 49 to Day 53 - Monday 10th to Friday 14th November 2003
Day 42 to Day 48 - Monday 3 November to Sunday 10 November 2003
Day 35 to Day 41 - Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November 2003
Day 28 to Day 34 - Monday 20 October to Sunday 26 October 2003

Day 49 to Day 53 - Monday 10th to Friday 14th November 2003

Tasks

Make offerings of flowers, incense, perfume, tea and food to the Chief Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue before commencing work each day. Make appropriate offerings to the Chief kitchen God.

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

Load Daily Work Plan and photographs of work in progress to bsbonline.com.au.

Building Construction Team

Building construction team for the week: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, David Ley, David Igracki, Jim Lane, Julian Bamford and others

Refreshments and food: Temple Attendant

Construction Tasks

Daily work start time: 9.00am - finish time 6.00pm

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

1. Complete fixing of colourbond roofing and guttering - Steve Cuff - Plumber (scheduled for Monday & Tuesday)
2. Buy and fit door to North wall access
3. Arrange a plumber's quote for the kitchen plumbing.
4. Electrical wiring to be fitted (scheduled for Wednesday)
5. Arrange the building team for the week and weekend.
6. Complete fitting of supporting collar ties to every second rafter. (Rodney)
7. Fix sisalation on battens above the Anita Room.
8. Refit corrugated roofing iron above the Anita Room.
9. Fix flashing onto join between new roof structure and old roofing iron.
10. Complete fitting of weatherboards
11. Punch nails in weatherboard.
12. Put putty over punched nails in weatherboard.
13. Sand putty on weatherboards.
14. Seal weatherboard gaps with no more gaps sealant.
15. Paint weatherboards.
16. Re-putty east wall windows and refit into frame
17. Sand kitchen window frame for painting and clean the kitchen windows.
18. Finish and check the kitchen plan including pantry.
(David Ley)
19. Arrange floorboard clamps with George.

Planning

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, 1 x single stainless stell sink with drain tray and the sink from the existing kitchen.
Set of hot and cold water taps per sink
Stove: gas hot plate and wall oven
Benchtops: timber

Designer to note the following:

All cupboards and kitchen fittings in the existing house kitchen can be included in the design and fit-out of the new kitchen.

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)

Note: The kitchen window is larger than the window drawn in the building plans.

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

Materials:

Quotes:

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

Electrical: Sherbrooke Electrical - quote for wiring, lighting

Payments:

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

Delivery & Construction Scheduling:

painting external
fixing of services: plumbing (internal)
fixing of floorboards - before end of November
sealing flooring with decking oil
fixing of services: electrical wiring
fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling
build kitchen
plumbing internal fittings
painting (internal)
fixing of services: plumbing (external)

Day 42 to Day 48 - Monday 3 November to Sunday 10 November 2003

Tasks

Make offerings of flowers, incense, perfume, tea and food to the Chief Devata of the new kitchen and her retinue before commencing work each day. Make appropriate offerings to the Chief kitchen God.

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 week: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, David Ley, David Igracki, Jim Lane, Julian Bamford and others

Refreshments and food: Temple Attendant

Construction Tasks

Daily work start time: 9.00am - finish time 6.00pm

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

1. Complete fixing of colourbond roofing and guttering - Steve Cuff - Plumber
2. Arrange a second electrician's quote for the lighting.
3. Arrange a plumber's quote for the kitchen plumbing.
4. Arrange the building team for the week and weekend.
5. Arrange inspection of framing. Contact the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
6. Complete fitting and fixing of sisalation on external walls.
7. Fix sisalation over insulation bats above Anita Room
8. Check with George about refitting corrugated roofing iron above Anita Room (on top of bats and sisalation) (Frank)
9. Fix flashing to the top of windows (see window of Sariputta Room as an example)
10. Refix the electrical cable underneath the verandah floor.
11. Fit weatherboards
12. Seal weatherboard gaps with sealant. (See Rodney)
13. Undercoat weatherboards.
14. Sand kitchen window frame for painting and clean the kitchen windows.
15. Finish and check the kitchen plan including pantry. (David Ley)

Planning

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, 1 x single stainless stell sink with drain tray and the sink from the existing kitchen.
Set of hot and cold water taps per sink
Stove: gas hot plate and wall oven
Benchtops: timber

Designer to note the following:

All cupboards and kitchen fittings in the existing house kitchen can be included in the design and fit-out of the new kitchen.

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)

Note: The kitchen window is larger than the window drawn in the building plans.

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: Belgrave Electrical to provide quote for electrical wiring, lighting (Frank)

Payments:

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

Delivery & Construction Scheduling

painting external
fixing of services: plumbing (internal)
fixing of floorboards - before end of October
sealing flooring with decking oil
fixing of services: electrical wiring
fixing of plaster - walls and ceiling
build kitchen
plumbing internal fittings
painting (internal)
fixing of services: plumbing (external)

Day 35 to Day 41 - Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November 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 week: Frank Carter, Rodney Johnson, David Ley, Jim, Kamfatt and others

Refreshments and food: Temple Attendant

Construction Tasks

Daily work start time: 9.00am - finish time 6.00pm

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

1. Fix colourbond roofing and guttering - Steve Cuff - Plumber
2. Arrange a second electrician's quote for the lighting.
3. Arrange a plumber's quote for the kitchen plumbing.
4. Arrange the building team for the week and weekend.
5. Buy clouts, hoop strapping and liquid putty
6. Place liquid putty into cavity in the floor joist near the kitchen window
7. Finish strapping the wall studs to the bearer underneath each stud.
8. Strap each stud to the top plate.
9. Arrange inspection of framing. Contact the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
10. Fix flashing to the top of windows (see window of Sariputta Room as an example)
11. Fix insulation bats into the old roof area where old insulation has been removed.
12. Refix the electrical cable underneath the verandah floor.
13. Fit and fix sisalation on external walls.
14. Fit weatherboards
15. Seal weatherboard gaps with sealant. (See Rodney)
16. Undercoat weatherboards.
17. Sand kitchen window frame for painting and clean the kitchen windows.
18. Finish and check the kitchen plan including pantry. (David Ley)

Planning

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, 1 x single stainless stell sink with drain tray and the sink from the existing kitchen.
Set of hot and cold water taps per sink
Stove: gas hot plate and wall oven
Benchtops: timber

Designer to note the following:

All cupboards and kitchen fittings in the existing house kitchen can be included in the design and fit-out of the new kitchen.

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)

Note: The kitchen window is larger than the window drawn in the building plans.

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: Belgrave Electrical to provide quote for electrical wiring, lighting (Frank)

Payments:

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

Delivery & Construction Scheduling

1. fixing of weatherboards
2. painting external
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
8. build kitchen
9. plumbing internal fittings
10. painting (internal)
fixing of services: plumbing (external)

Day 28 to Day 34 - Monday 20 October to Sunday 26 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 and others

Photography and chanting:
Refreshments and food: Temple Attendant

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 straps to ceiling joists - Frank, David
2. Fix flashing to top of windows (see new door frame for example)
3. Fix insulation bats into old roof area (under tarp) where old insulation has been removed
4. Fit and fix sisalation on external walls
5. Remove window from reading room for installation into East end of kitchen
6. Arrange inspection of framing with Shire of Yarra Ranges
7. Install windows in wall frames after completion of roof frame and fitting of colourbond
8. Strengthen ridge beam on existing house roof
9. Fit fascia to east end wall
10. Fit weatherboard stops at building corners
11. Plumber: to fit plumbing - taps, gas etc

Planning

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:

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)
fixing of services: plumbing (external)

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