Jerry_Atrick Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 They put the plaster straight on the stone/brok walls. Here is a picture of on eof the wall with damaged plaster fuilly removed: What he have found is quite a bit of gyprock plaster which is a no-no on these old buildings. We are going through all the walls and identifying it; it will all come out and lime plaster will be applied as it breathes better. The front of the house was rendered in concrete based render as part of the repairs after a fallen treee knocked out the front of the house. The Listed Building Officer - an architect who specialised in listed buildings signed it off.. And it is a cardinal sin. It is the reason the wallks couldn't breathe and why we were getting damp on the walls. Show's what a pile opf crap the listed buyilding system is here. 2
nomadpete Posted October 26, 2023 Author Posted October 26, 2023 Wow. Has anybody mentioned that you are unlikely to run into all these problems over here in godz own country? (Ducks for cover) 1 2
Jerry_Atrick Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) I have my eyes on this: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-tocumwal-203580220 Before a price was advertised, I sent the agent an email asking if we could have a chat as I wanted a price guide. Be was, a bit of a pratt imho as he didn't want to discuss it unless I inspected it. I have quite a number of gliding hours from Tocumwal; in my early 20s I used to go up every second weekend. In fact, an instructor of mine from RVAC in Moorabbin has retired there. I know the parcel of land. And I know what a pain it would be to try and establish my retirement business there instead of in town (I am looking in that area of the rRiverina due to its private flying proximity to Melb, Syd, Adelaide, and not too far from Brissie). If I am to buy it (and it will not be until at least March next year that I can, but at that price I can see it still being around then; and if not, a bullet dodged), it would obviously be a completely nedw build. That is less worrying than taking on this thing. Everyone who sees this place remarks on what a wonderful home it is. And it really is. and it has history, too. Montgomery's uncle lived here as the rector and he used to stay here quite often (I know some on here think little of him). This was also a school for Australian prodigies in the 1800s, apparently (well, the then converted barn was, anyway). Some of this building apparently dates back to the 1200s, but most of it dates back to the 1600s and the late 1700s, with some in the late 1800s. It feels like, apart from installing plumbing, electriciuty and oil burning, we are the first to touch it since. I have to be honest, I was not enamoured by this place, and I am not a natural property person. But despite its challenges, the more we do, the more I like this place to the point that I would like to keep it on moving back to Aus, as long as we can rent it out to cover costs. Edited October 26, 2023 by Jerry_Atrick 1
nomadpete Posted October 26, 2023 Author Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Jerry_Atrick said: I have my eyes on this: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-tocumwal-203580220 Before a price was advertised, I sent the agent an email asking if we could have a chat as I wanted a price guide. Be was, a bit of a pratt imho as he didn't want to discuss it unless I inspected it. I have quite a number of gliding hours from Tocumwal; in my early 20s I used to go up every second weekend. In fact, an instructor of mine from RVAC in Moorabbin has retired there. I know the parcel of land. And I know what a pain it would be to try and establish my retirement business there instead of in town (I am looking in that area of the rRiverina due to its private flying proximity to Melb, Syd, Adelaide, and not too far from Brissie). If I am to buy it (and it will not be until at least March next year that I can, but at that price I can see it still being around then; and if not, a bullet dodged), it would obviously be a completely nedw build. That is less worrying than taking on this thing. Everyone who sees this place remarks on what a wonderful home it is. And it really is. and it has history, too. Montgomery's uncle lived here as the rector and he used to stay here quite often (I know some on here think little of him). This was also a school for Australian prodigies in the 1800s, apparently (well, the then converted barn was, anyway). Some of this building apparently dates back to the 1200s, but most of it dates back to the 1600s and the late 1700s, with some in the late 1800s. It feels like, apart from installing plumbing, electriciuty and oil burning, we are the first to touch it since. I have to be honest, I was not enamoured by this place, and I am not a natural property person. But despite its challenges, the more we do, the more I like this place to the point that I would like to keep it on moving back to Aus, as long as we can rent it out to cover costs. Buy I! Buy it! Please Buy it! You'll be close handy to OME's place and with your experience he'll have his reno finished in no time! PS Nice editing, old chap! Go to the top of the class! Edited October 26, 2023 by nomadpete sarcasm added 2
old man emu Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 Ain't no wattle and daub in my place! Fair dinkum corrugated galvanised iron and 1" water steel water pipe main frame. Cypress pine stud frame and plasterboard internal lining. Mind, though, the stud spacings are somewhat random. 2
Jerry_Atrick Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 OK.. so a bit more has been happening. We have had two apple trees and a walnut tree taken down. I have the job on the weekend of shedding all the branches and then chopping up the useful stuff fort firewood. We have repaired the buisted perspex/plastic corrugated roofing on a lean-to with corrugated bitumen roofing (the tin was too bleedin expensive), which looks great; now it has to be cleaned out so it can become the new log store. On the house front, I have been stripping wallpaer slowly. However, the boy decided he wanted to help today and the living room is almost all done. I am back at work (and in London) tomorrow, so nothing will happen now until the weekend. Have to threaten the scaffolders with loising their scaffolding if they don't move it to the flank wall. 2
old man emu Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 Can you sell the walnut to a timber miller? I bet there is a good market for it amongst amateur woodworkers, and maybe even professionals. 1 hour ago, Jerry_Atrick said: the boy decided he wanted to help today It wasn't "help". It was a chance to destroy shit. 3
Jerry_Atrick Posted November 1, 2023 Posted November 1, 2023 Walnut here is a dime a dozen. Also, while it was a mature tree, it wasn't particularly large. 1 1
old man emu Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Hey, Jerry! I watch a lot of furniture restoration videos. The pieces for restoration from Europe and Britain regularly show woodworm damage, something that I've not come across in Australia. Termites are a fish on a different bicycle. I questioned Prof. Google who told me that woodworm do most damage to damp wood/timber. Given the moisture problem you are dealing with, is woodworm infestation and damage another problem for you? 1
facthunter Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 With a bookworm the book is read afterwards. Nev 1
nomadpete Posted November 3, 2023 Author Posted November 3, 2023 Ahhh, but the bookworm is very wise. The bookworm perfected the process.... "To read, inwardly digest, and profit thereby". 1
Bruce Tuncks Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 Have you heard of the old scottish saying " a woman a dog and a walnut tree, The more you beat 'em the better they be" Braver that me, those old scots. 1 1
Marty_d Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 I bet they don't say it in front of their wives though, or there'd be a swift kick to the sporran. 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 On 03/11/2023 at 1:27 AM, old man emu said: Hey, Jerry! I watch a lot of furniture restoration videos. The pieces for restoration from Europe and Britain regularly show woodworm damage, something that I've not come across in Australia. Termites are a fish on a different bicycle. I questioned Prof. Google who told me that woodworm do most damage to damp wood/timber. Given the moisture problem you are dealing with, is woodworm infestation and damage another problem for you? I see the little bligters every day... Although not as much as before. We will be getting woodworm treatment where we can, which is supposed to last about 10 years or sop. Worse though, are the squirrels; the little blighters have chwed decent holes in the eaves and make possums look like indestructive guests. Have soe scaffoilding runniong past my current "study" and am constantly chasing the blighters away. The air rifle may well come out soon. The scaffolders finally turned up to put the rest of the scaffolfing up.. Of course, they didn't tell us.. so had to call the builder around to weork out what he wanted. Next weekl he starts on the second and third flank walls - repointing and fixing leaks on the walls and roof as well as new ridge tiles with these decoarative bits that poke up. I will get some photos, I promise. 1 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted January 22 Posted January 22 The builder was up on the roof fixing some leaks and ridge tiles, and he tool this video: 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted January 22 Posted January 22 And a poor phot, but the dog was the head of the table for what was our Christmas dinner... You can see the flooring, which is elm; the outer portion is darker - that is bitumen paint, which is a pain to get off. 2
nomadpete Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 Aaah we have been pining for an update. What with your busy schedule of dogwalks to the pub, and frequent mention of your mates Mr Penfold and Wolfie, I feared the worst for the renovations. Thanks for the pictures. Really nice view from the rooftop. Its simply begging for a cape cod addition - so you can take advantage of the sweeping views! 2
old man emu Posted January 22 Posted January 22 56 minutes ago, nomadpete said: What with your busy schedule of dogwalks to the pub .... I feared the worst for the renovations. Better get myself an "excuse dog" to explain the delay to my reno. 2
nomadpete Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 9 minutes ago, old man emu said: Better get myself an "excuse dog" to explain the delay to my reno. More common than you think.... a lonely colleague once used to borrow a neighbours dog - after he noticed that when he was out for his morning walk, ladies weren't afraid to stop and chat with dog owners. I'd be careful about your plan, never know where it might lead. 2
facthunter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Get a "MACK" truck. There's a dog on the front and it has a lot of PULL. Nev 1
old man emu Posted January 23 Posted January 23 40 minutes ago, facthunter said: Get a "MACK" truck. There's a dog on the front and it has a lot of PULL. Nev An MG, Austin Healy or a flash looking car used to be called a Hoover, cause it sucked in the girls. 1
facthunter Posted January 23 Posted January 23 I thought "Chick Magnet" sounds good... . Some find a UNIFORM attractive. Nev 1
spacesailor Posted January 23 Posted January 23 I thought the video was trying to ' find ' the SUN . LoL spacesailor 2
facthunter Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Pretty steep roof Pitch. Where's the scaffolding?. Nev
onetrack Posted January 23 Posted January 23 That's the dreariest-looking Northern Hemisphere Winter landscape I've viewed in a while. Was that early morning, or late afternoon?
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