Gable framing

A little more work on the frame to be done. Completed the gable frame this afternoon and will line it all up and fasten the lot in the next couple of days. Also need to ensure the television bracket will sit on framing studs but apart from that it'll be ready to clad. I can also ring the bloke to instal the antenna as well as run the cable from the roof.

Continue with the mezzanine.

Holidays are here and the weather has been hot. Now is the time to continue with the shed preparation. Today I worked on the wall and mezzanine at the storage end. Made the frame and fastened the chipboard cladding to it. Also added the 16mm chipboard to the mezzanine and then Michele and I relocated as many of our belongings into the storage area. Once we return from our trip to Rye I'll continue to build the second side of the wall.

The mezzanine begins.

Sorted a lot of the interior stuff and have begun to connect up the steel structure inside the shed. Managed to connect the long beam at the weekend and can now measure the remaining spans before ordering the last lot of steel.  I'm aiming to have it all purchased so it can be installed over the holidays.

Inside work begins

Started on my new workbench and also began to section off the storage area. Poured some concrete and added the vertical strut for the mezzanine construction. Bits and pieces to do before we see anything significant happening, but that's always the way. It's easier now I can find my tools and have a bench with a vice. Things just happen a bit quicker.

Passed the inspection.

Rang the surveyor on Monday and organised the visit by the inspector. He checked out the building on Tuesday and when I spoke to them on Wednesday everything was fine and will be sent off to Brimbank council etc in the near future. Now I can begin building the sections they don't know about, ie. internal walls and the mezzanine floor. Fantastic, can even begin some of the backyard work.

Finished at last

309 days after having the concrete slab poured, the shed is finally complete. Not almost complete,but fully. Not another bolt, screw, fiddly little crap stuff etc. the whole thing is done. I fitted the two door handles today, touched up the paint work that was scratched and made a few minute adjustments. I will ring the surveyor on Monday and organise the final inspection. Once this has been approved I can move on to the next stage which will be to organise the inside with shelving for my tools, add the vices to my new woodworking bench and generally find a home for everything. I also have to formalise my plans for the mezzanine floor and after that the wall between the storage area and the workshop can be built.

Doors are now complete

Spent the day finishing off the double doors. Managed to attach them with some assistance and adjusted them carefully so they aligned properly. The attention to detail as I constructed the doors paid off handsomely once they were ready to be attached to the frames. The locks are the final job and I hope to complete those during the week. It's almost finished and ready for final inspection.