GIB

Today we got started on the Gib first we got started on the roof. For the ceiling we used 10mm standard Gib first we would put a full sized sheet up (with a screw gun) then cut the other piece. When we had a joint we would screw up battens in the ceiling battens and then put some nails under the battens to make a little gap in the joins. When we got started on the bathroom we had to use aqua line

Weather boards

Today we could get started on the weatherboards first we had to nail them at 600mm or nail them on each stud. We then got a story rod and marked out where each stud will sit. we could then start putting them up we would cut them to the distance and then nail gun them up in the right place. If they had to be fixed next to a window or the end of the wall we would have to pre drill a hole and then nail in a flat head 3 inch nail so it was fixed in the appropriate place.

Soffits

Today we got started on the soffits but first we had to put 50 mm of building paper around the top of the house. We wacked up the ribbon boards and soffit bearers we had to make the ribbon board flush with the little groove in the drain where the hardys sheet sat in and then put the bearers things up.

when we put up the hardys sheet/soffits we would start on one side and put a full sheet up then cut down the other piece we needed. While we were putting them up we would have to be careful not to chip or brake them. I lernt to put them in the gutter/fasica groove first then slide them along to the joins. We would nail them 30o (mm) centers and leave a 20mm overhang on each fineshing end.

Putting up trusses and roofing

Today we started on setting up the trusses. First we put the two inside ones up first with a brace to hold them in place. We then put a string line from one to the other to show us where to put each truss. We then nailed up each truss and then put the two outside ones up we then nailed the outrigger in the first truss and then the flyrafter to the outside of the outriggers. Then in each corner we put in a angled outrigger for strength.

We also had to nail up a brace to each truss. Once we got trusses out of the way we got started on the ceiling battarns and the purlins. While we were nailing up the ceiling battarns we had to join them on a different truss each time. We had to do the same sort of thing with the purlins. When the purlins were all nailed up we put a wiredog up in each truss.

Setting out and making/setting up frames

Today we got starting on the framing. We started out by using the chalk line to mark where all the walls where going to be in the house. After that we made our plates for each wall we made them them by nailing two pieces of four by two together at the right length.

We then got into setting out where our studs, windows and doors etc and this was making an allowance for corner studs, windows and so on we then went into the classroom and started writing out a cutting list. The cutting list showed use all the measurements needed for studs, window studs, bottom and top jacks, lintels and bottom trims.

Once we finished the cutting list we went outside and started making the frames. We by nailing the stud to the top and bottom jack on the points the were marked out. We then added in the the window studs the lintel and dwangs.

Once we finished smacking the frames together we started setting them up. First we got them up on the floor and made sure they were in line with our old chalk line. We then either nailed them into the other other studs, floor and braced them etc and made them square if they weren't. We would nail a brace at the top of the frame and level get a level on the side while someone pushes the way it needed to go. then we finished up by nailing the rest up and make sure they were all plumb.

We then nail on these metal straps from the floor to the frame they provided more support and strength. It was now time to get ready to start planning out the trusses but first we had to nail up to ceiling battens. We had to nail them all around the outside of the house first and make them flush with the outside of the frame the ones that where in the inside of the house we nailed them in with 50mm hanging out of each side of the frame.

Underfloor insulation and Floor boards

Today we started nailing in the floor boards. But first we had to cover the whole house with the thermal silver paper to keep the warmness inside the house when its built.

After that we got started on the floor. We set up string lines from one end of the house to the other (length) to show us where we cut threw the underfloor silver paper for the glue to stick to the floor boards.

we then took the string lines down and started on the floor. At first we had someone gluing each hole and two other people would lay down the boards. Once it was laid down we had to give it a whack where it needed to be tight and flash.

Our flooring sheets were all staggered as per normal installation meaning the first row started with a full sheet and then the next started with half a sheet. During this exercise i learnt completely how to put floor boards down as id never done it before.

Ramset gun licence

Today i passed a written test about safety in the work site using a ramset gun. Then we went out side and learnt how to loaded, reload and unload the nails (safety) and we had a shot on each gun (three in total)

Floor joists, boundries joists, dwangs and braces

Today we put on the the floor joists and boundary joists.

We started off by measuring the length of the house with that made the joists out of pieces of timber there was a joists each 400 centers i piece of timber covered 1/3 of the width and 2/3 cover the other some joists had to be longer because the width extend out.

After that we measured each side for the boundaries joists and then cut them out to size and nailed them in.

We then started measured each gap between the floor joists for the dwangs and cut each one out to size. We then nailed them in with to nails going in on a angle. We then finished of by installing stainless steel braces above where all the anchor piles are going.

Starting the house 20/5/08

Today we started off our house by setting up our profiles and boxes for concrete. We first made up our profiles on each corner out of two little frames for each corner and we put some bracing on it for support. Next we got onto the boxing we started by getting the shutters and finding the right measurements to nail them into the ground we used Pythagoras (3 4 5) for squaring the corners and once string lines were up we measure diagonals to make sure the build was completely square. We then added on the braces and cleats so it will make it stronger for when the concrete is poured we also placed plastic on the ground so the concrete wont stick to the ground.
After that we started pouring the concrete. I learnt how to make concrete the old fashion way in a wheel borrow and in a concrete mixer after each load was made we poured it into the boxing and then levelled it.

The next day when the concrete had hardened we took apart the boxing where i learnt that if the concretes green u got to be extra careful taking them apart otherwise the blocks could fall to pieces. We then made sure all the bricks where all that right level so the bears would sit right and hold the house. We made the bearers double sided then set them up.

Snow straps 12/5/09

Today we finished off the snow straps on the unfinished house. We started by setting up the scaffolds we had to set them one layer higher because the house was on the truck. when we where up there i learnt how to bend the straps so they popped under the gutter perfectly. Once you've done that you nail them into the roof and rivet them into the drain/gutter. The purpose of the straps is if it where to snow it gives the gutters extra strength to hold the weight of the snow.

Working at heights course

I've also completed a heights course where i learnt all about the knots and how to use a harness in a safe matter.

First aid certifacate

I have completed a two day first aid course which taught me how to do what to do in situations where first aid is needed.

prior to 12/5/09

I have completed a set of tasks in the workshop which involves using all the main hand tools. On these tasks i gained skills like being able use each hand tools in the right way and reading and understanding the measurements

I made a oil stone box, saw stall, a step ladder and a outdoor chair.