Garage Makeover - So it begins....
Discussion
catfood12 said:
You wouldn't see that much 'Alpha gear' as you call it outside San Jose. Neither was it in finished and printed boxes, then it never saw the light of day when production kit became available, unless you were in development in Tasman, so I'm afraid you aren't being truthful. John Chambers himself said take all that stuff home did he ? Remember all the serial numbers from all kit is unique. Just seen what look like boxed MCS servers on that high shelf. It looks like about ten year old boxes, so you've been hoarding it for some time.
You stole it from your employer, which ever way you look at it. Silly to post these pictures up in public.
Oh get a grip. Clearly you zero idea of cisco - do you seriously think dev is only in Tasman... As for boxes do you think we don't reuse boxes for shipments Or what the contents are ?You stole it from your employer, which ever way you look at it. Silly to post these pictures up in public.
You are being a fool . Stole from employer is outrageously thick comment... Try reading the post ... Gear back at office .... And yes there was many years at cisco we did have home labs for dev as for your chambers comment it just shows you for how uninformed you really are... If on the other hand you are "inside" it won't be hard to look me up internally
Right seems the troll has gone we can get back to serious matters of the man cave, next update.
Front harling now off ready for....
...removal of old concrete beam and knackered 30year old garadors
Tip, supply kettle and refreshments to keep the work crew in good cheer and add in those wee extra bits you forgot on job
Back door in...
Progress has slowed a bit, coming up is :
(1) Central pillar / old concrete beam out to create room for new 15' x 7' new door
(2) RSJ install and finish
(3) Floor - unfortunately it's like the Great Glen, 3" valley drop edge to edge, rethink on how to level as HD top is 15mm max
Builder is doing measure up to level the floor, quite shocking state the old concrete slab. Will need to get it level for final choice on flooring :
(4) Porcelain full body PEI5 tile -or-
(5) Mototile / Ecotile - my god these are expensive (35sqm 1300 quid @ Ecotile !)
For the earlier asks about the costs here is the current count :
Building works : £4700, covers :
Stud & noggin, frame out
Insulation, insulated plasterboard
Electrics
Plastering
RSJ
Pillar out / make good at base
Rendering & reharl
Rear door
some other work (new steps on path to house and bin store)
Lighting - LED panels, PIRs
External lighting
Garage Door : £2k (ish)
Hormann LPU in RAL3003
Hormann Operator
Total : £6700
Unexpected costs yet to be provided :
Floor levelling
Not Yet fully costed :
Floor Tiles per above - Budgeted £800, expect this to now be £1200 isn
Alarm linked to house system
Sound system - may just move the good old fatboy in use my old speakers
Garage storage
More to follow as further progress made, we're on a slow down at mo as garage door is now delayed until w/c 10th March putting job back 2weeks.
Front harling now off ready for....
...removal of old concrete beam and knackered 30year old garadors
Tip, supply kettle and refreshments to keep the work crew in good cheer and add in those wee extra bits you forgot on job
Back door in...
Progress has slowed a bit, coming up is :
(1) Central pillar / old concrete beam out to create room for new 15' x 7' new door
(2) RSJ install and finish
(3) Floor - unfortunately it's like the Great Glen, 3" valley drop edge to edge, rethink on how to level as HD top is 15mm max
Builder is doing measure up to level the floor, quite shocking state the old concrete slab. Will need to get it level for final choice on flooring :
(4) Porcelain full body PEI5 tile -or-
(5) Mototile / Ecotile - my god these are expensive (35sqm 1300 quid @ Ecotile !)
For the earlier asks about the costs here is the current count :
Building works : £4700, covers :
Stud & noggin, frame out
Insulation, insulated plasterboard
Electrics
Plastering
RSJ
Pillar out / make good at base
Rendering & reharl
Rear door
some other work (new steps on path to house and bin store)
Lighting - LED panels, PIRs
External lighting
Garage Door : £2k (ish)
Hormann LPU in RAL3003
Hormann Operator
Total : £6700
Unexpected costs yet to be provided :
Floor levelling
Not Yet fully costed :
Floor Tiles per above - Budgeted £800, expect this to now be £1200 isn
Alarm linked to house system
Sound system - may just move the good old fatboy in use my old speakers
Garage storage
More to follow as further progress made, we're on a slow down at mo as garage door is now delayed until w/c 10th March putting job back 2weeks.
Dr G said:
OP - looking forward to more updates. What's going to live in the garage when the build is complete?
Thx, will have my 991 Cab C2s in there, another purchase on the horizon will join it when (1) Porsche sort PTS mess out (2) they stop catching fire ;-) Golf and X5 will stay on the drive
Podie said:
russy01 said:
You've not needed a garage all these years so why do you need one now?
Decorate it out, get a big ass sofa, projector and a beer fridge and you'll be sorted - it was the best money I ever spent!!
If I wasn't addicted to Technic Lego, we'd be having a fall out over this...Decorate it out, get a big ass sofa, projector and a beer fridge and you'll be sorted - it was the best money I ever spent!!
Snake the Sniper said:
Just a quick comment of HD Top. Although it's 15mm max, that's per layer and it can be several layers thick. If you ring Instarmac, they'll provide the right primer to do it and any tech advice you may need. Even as a random non-trade person, they were very helpful to me.
Thanks for this. Will pass onto to the builders, I have a 4" concave to the original slab 
It's estimated we will need 4 ton of levelling / top. Will be good though as will be porcelain tile on top Still wasn't expecting that expense.
Snake the Sniper said:
Is it worth levelling a 4" difference? Would a screed not be easier/cheaper?
This where my knowledge is failing me. I do want it level, I'm assuming they are screeding, roughly 500 for materials (didn't ask the make up) and 2-3days labour. No HD top as finish will be good enough to tile onto which they will also be doing. The HD top was my take up original suggestion until seeing the difference is much more than the 15mm allowable (before knowing about the layering). I'll see them tomorrow and will ask them.
Can't wait to see how your lighting is? I did mine up a couple of years back and went with double 5 ft strips...loads of them... People said it was overkill when I was installing them but I am so glad I put the extra ones in... More light = better
In fact I was I'd put a few more in
Interesting to see you've got a budget of 2k for a horrmann insulated with electric closer. Have you had a few quotes? Mine was a 40mm x 3m x 2m door with closer.. Fitted @£1400. That seemed to be an average price from the quotes I got. Not having a pop, just maybe an opertunity to save a few quid
Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
Good luck with the works
In fact I was I'd put a few more in
Interesting to see you've got a budget of 2k for a horrmann insulated with electric closer. Have you had a few quotes? Mine was a 40mm x 3m x 2m door with closer.. Fitted @£1400. That seemed to be an average price from the quotes I got. Not having a pop, just maybe an opertunity to save a few quid
Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
Good luck with the works
saabster14 said:
Interesting to see you've got a budget of 2k for a horrmann insulated with electric closer. Have you had a few quotes? Mine was a 40mm x 3m x 2m door with closer.. Fitted @£1400. That seemed to be an average price from the quotes I got. Not having a pop, just maybe an opertunity to save a few quid
Had 5 quotes, spread was +/- 20% depending on source inc the frequently recommended suppliers on here. I could probably have save £200 I reckon but went with local firm as they are good rep and if I need them in future are not far away. Door is the LPU40 M Ribbed in RAL 3003 (red). The operator was dearer, originally quoted my £350 but came down to £250. All this includes fitting etc. Wish I could have found it for £1400 would have helped on the overage on other items !!Next update, old pillar and beam out
New rsj in
Door has arrived at fitters so that is it until Monday when that happens.
Coming up next is :
Plasterwork internally to be finished once door installed
External render to front, back door banding
Lights installation
Floor to be levelled
Floor to be tiled
Decorating
Still on the to do list :
Storage - after the hit on the floor costs need to rethink plan here
New rsj in
Door has arrived at fitters so that is it until Monday when that happens.
Coming up next is :
Plasterwork internally to be finished once door installed
External render to front, back door banding
Lights installation
Floor to be levelled
Floor to be tiled
Decorating
Still on the to do list :
Storage - after the hit on the floor costs need to rethink plan here
Next update... from this
...door arrived and starting the frame build...
...getting the front work ready for finishing...
...door in !!!
Next up :
Lathe work to be completed
Door borders / rendering
New gutters
Floor levelling
Moving misplaced ceiling power - out of position for operator and looks messy !
Tiles to be chosen - Porcelain PEI 5 Full Body 60x60's !!! or was it 30x30
Lights on way - Yeaaaaahaaa
Tiles to be laid
Lights to be installed
Internal PIR to be installed
External lights to be installed
Still to do :
Garage storage, still looking into this, may end up with fitted units
Getting closer Time to start thinking about bringing back the toys from storage.
Had update on new front door - eta 4 weeks for the Hormann TPS
...door arrived and starting the frame build...
...getting the front work ready for finishing...
...door in !!!
Next up :
Lathe work to be completed
Door borders / rendering
New gutters
Floor levelling
Moving misplaced ceiling power - out of position for operator and looks messy !
Tiles to be chosen - Porcelain PEI 5 Full Body 60x60's !!! or was it 30x30
Lights on way - Yeaaaaahaaa
Tiles to be laid
Lights to be installed
Internal PIR to be installed
External lights to be installed
Still to do :
Garage storage, still looking into this, may end up with fitted units
Getting closer
Time to start thinking about bringing back the toys from storage.Had update on new front door - eta 4 weeks for the Hormann TPS
eliot said:
Interested to see how you get on with the door. Ive got a cardale thermaglide roller door whilst it is far better than a normal door, its not as air and sound tight as i was hoping.
Hoping they get this last bit right after all the trouble I've gone to on rest of the works. Looks pretty sound so far, still a few bits and pieces to be done. My main worry is the floor at this stage, you can see the gap at present and ends are on blocks in prep for the level of the floor to screed / laid in. Idea being that this be the level the bottom seal mates with it. Floor is coming up 25mm, then tile behind door threshold. Think weatherstop look good and may be the way for me to go.
New tool box sir? http://www.toolfinder.co.uk/hardware/tool-storage/...
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