We supported all the load bearing points with Acrow props then started pulling apart unwanted members. Once the area was opened up, we fixed down the structural ply then secret nailed the hardwood floor into place. Expansion joints were also placed, allowing for 10% moisture.
An open plan living dining area was achieved with lots of natural light coming in. The kitchen area was also an entry point to the rear deck and stairs. The Gyprock was all square set for that minimalized look.
I had to renovate a bathroom with a toilet next door and also incorporate storage space inside the bathroom.
The vanity was a free standing unit so extra support had to put inside the wall cavity.
First of all we stripped the bathroom and replaced any damaged elements. We closed in a window to give us more bathroom wall space. The existing linen cupboard in the corridor was altered slightly to allow for a separate cupboard cavity to be made inside the bathroom.
The outcome was better than we thought. The bathroom was spacious but at the same time had lots of storage space. The toilet was also tiled the same as the bathroom so the theme flowed on. Mission accomplished, and just in time for the baby.
I was asked if I could covert the laundry into a bathroom. I was also asked if I could include the toilet in the new bathroom space.
We had cut the concrete for the plumber so that some waste pipes could be installed. All the pre existing copper pipes were replaced. The electrical wiring had to happen and we decided to build a cupboard with the wall cavity so to speak. We used semi framless glass and I built a hob for the soap. We also extended the bulk head over the shower to align with the screen door. I also used chrome quad strip on the corners of the tiled walls.
A pretty good finish. The bathroom had lots of room, glass to bounce light around, mirrors to make it look bigger and storage space with a cupboard built for the inside of the cavity.
The building had lots of leaks. The carpets/walls as well as the warehouse got inundated with water when there were heavy downpours of rain. The problem was that the down pipes and box gutters were rusting and corrosion had made holes through the guttering. The exterior cladding being a Besser block had become porous somewhat and the control joints seal had deteriorated to the point were water could pass through it.
We had to repair all the box gutters with sheet metal as well as lay a waterproof membrane down with UV qualities so that we could maximise the life of the gutters as the client did’t want to go to all that expense. The old control joints were cleaned out and Sika flex put in its place. The building was then water blasted cleaned of dirt/oil and painted. Unfortunately this is the only photo I have.
I was working with a builder on this site. I was involved with the footings some facets of the framing and other carpentry. The so fits and front cladding was really dusty work I remember. I was doing this work in-between my other jobs. Here is a photo of it nearly finished.
