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joe greiner
17th February 2011, 10:05 PM
The wrong way.

Allan at Wallan
18th February 2011, 07:24 PM
I hope someone told him you should never come
down a ladder the same way you went up ... head first !:D

Allan

ian
18th February 2011, 11:44 PM
Apart from the roof, is there something I'm missing?

Manuka Jock
19th February 2011, 11:47 AM
Is it a pool house with a seasonal waterfall Joe ? :U

joe greiner
19th February 2011, 10:58 PM
Apart from the roof, is there something I'm missing?
Unless the roof is intended to leak, no. Although it also seems to be missing lintels above the second-story windows, upon closer inspection.

Cheers,
Joe

ian
20th February 2011, 09:19 PM
... it also seems to be missing lintels above the second-story windows, upon closer inspection.

Cheers,
JoeI noticed that too, but I think I've seen the same design detail previously in old houses. The lintel would only be one course of brick high and is replaced with a timber beam.

Sawdust Maker
22nd February 2011, 07:02 PM
when tiling you start at the bottom

joe greiner
23rd February 2011, 02:41 AM
Exactly. That's the most glaring error.

Cheers,
Joe

Sawdust Maker
23rd February 2011, 10:16 AM
Looks like he might have the barge mold up first as well
ie the moulding bit that goes over the barge baord and the tiles

A Duke
23rd February 2011, 10:26 AM
And there is no overhang either.
Regards

Manuka Jock
23rd February 2011, 02:23 PM
it's still standing folks , not like some houses here in Chch :D