Thursday, March 24, 2011

Insulation

We moved inside last week.Before put insulation, we check:
1.Is studs straightness ?
2.Is nog stick too much ?
3.Do I have the right fixing patterns ?
4.Is framing finished ?
5.Check wiring and plumbing.
6.Framing bracing
7.Are studs and nogs flush ?
We put backing rod around windows and doors,tnen spray air seal in it.
We put insulation in ceiling and exterior framing.
Ceiling with R3.2 180 mm thick;
Wall with R2.2 90 mm thick;
No gaps and over compressed .

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Soffit moulding,scribers and corner soakers



In the last two weeks,we installed soffit moulding,scribers and corner soaker.I did a gable ,they are a little bit difficult.The moulding on gable should cut twice for weatherboard.
The soffit moulding and scribers are tapes of flashing on surface,they should looks beautiful and proof water.we must pay more attention to make them compact.
Install scribers:
2 coats of paint;
seal the back edge of scriber with sealant;
pre drill hole in every second weatherboard;
fix on with 50 mm rose head nails;
do not over fix nail head;
tight to the window.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Weatherboard continue

We are installing weatherboard.It is difficult than before.Some classmates doing a very good work.
It's very important to joint correctly as a carpenter,you don't waste material,don't waste time.I practised a lot, I can cut weatherboard joints and match them once,I am happy.