Tuesday, January 31, 2012

BT LIGHTS

Lights all assembled and pre-wired



Panels all assembled and pre-wired



One of the foundation forms.
24 inch diameter - 38 inch deep
the wood is supporting the metal frame work
it will be removed once the concrete is set




Second foundation option
The wood section sits on top of a 36 inch deep, 20 inch square box of hardie
The wood is supporting the metal frame work
and will be removed once the concrete is set





Panel mounter to the frame supporting frame
Unlike the prototype - the panels are positioned horizontally



Close-up of panel connection to framework




View of the post



Base of the post




The finished product



Monday, January 16, 2012

2315 AD

Signs of a Water Problem






Protecting the Home






First Glimpse at the Problem


 


Signs of the Leak




Damage to the Sub-Floor




Taking Apart the Bathroom



Wet Drywall Behind Shower Valve



This has been Leaking for a While...



The Dark Areas are Mold



Shower Liner is Holding Water



The Underneath of Shower Liner is Wet



Floor Has Rotted Completely Through



The Toilet Has Also Been Leaking



Looking Up From the Kitchen



Removing the Floor



The Concrete Shower Base was Supported Here !




Mold Has Affected the Insulation



Floor Replaced



 Removing Floor Under Toilet



Starting to Rebuild Shower Walls



New Supply Lines and Shower Valve in Place



Rebuilt Bath Frame



Toilet Floor Replaced and New Flange Installed



Installing the Hardie-Backer

 



Starting to Tile

 

 
 
 
 
 


Restoring the Kitchen Ceiling



Starting the Grouting



New Shower Installed



Installing the Enclosure



The Finished Shower