A PM I was planning on sending to Perceval....

[clerck de bonk]

Sorry, links will not open at this end (This content is currently unavailable) but have to say, love this from Mac:

Looks beautiful! Nice work.

But if you folks are satisfied with it, great! :)

People in small towns hereabouts hate building codes. They trust themselves to do what is right.

Mac

Yup.

Ditto, but I can't see them either(did create an account)... :(

 

[Laura]

You have to be my "friend" on Facebook to see my pictures.

 

[cubbex]

:) Looks great. Also looks like a library, lot of books indeed.

 

[mada85]

Wow! That's a really nice piece of work, guys! I love that textured blue you used on the walls - vibrant and relaxed at the same time.

 

[The rabbit]

WOW!

It looks absolutely amazing , and beautiful.

 

[cubbex]

Wow! That's a really nice piece of work, guys! I love that textured blue you used on the walls - vibrant and relaxed at the same time.

Indeed, that texture combined with the black chairs, etc. You really have style crew

I want that color on my room so I can fly while reading

 

[Joe]

Btw, Belibaste was the architect on this one. Although we all pitched in.

Like I said, it is hard to tell from a picture always. An architect... cool. I just want to be sure. I have allot of structural experience, underpinning, rough framing etc.

When I said "architect" I didn't mean Belibaste is an architect, just that he designed it, with some input from others.

 

[Joe]

See here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321227799679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3

In the photo here above though, the post with S***'s hand on it. That was my only concern really. But it is so hard to tell from a picture. Me? I'd still like to see a little more secure connection above his hand there and a 6 by 6 post with a RIM joist above it plus 2 braces.... just my 2 cents worth.

What's missing from that picture is the stairs. That post is bolted to the bottom of the stairs also. See this pic for example

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321228229679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3&permPage=1

I've gone around thumping all the posts pretty hard and jumping on the corners on the upper level. I can't say how well it would do in an earthquake, but under normal conditions, and the usage for which it was intended, the structure is pretty solid.

 

[clerck de bonk]

See here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321227799679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3

In the photo here above though, the post with S***'s hand on it. That was my only concern really. But it is so hard to tell from a picture. Me? I'd still like to see a little more secure connection above his hand there and a 6 by 6 post with a RIM joist above it plus 2 braces.... just my 2 cents worth.

What's missing from that picture is the stairs. That post is bolted to the bottom of the stairs also. See this pic for example

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321228229679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3&permPage=1

I've gone around thumping all the posts pretty hard and jumping on the corners on the upper level. I can't say how well it would do in an earthquake, but under normal conditions, and the usage for which it was intended, the structure is pretty solid.

I think Harold refers to the upper joint of that post. But still, I don't think this construction "is going anywhere" ;)
Any remaining question as I see it would be the floor(construction), can it take the load? This would relate to Harold's earlier question about the basement.

Edit: It(the floor) looks sturdy enough. Is it a stone vault?

 

[Laura]

Any remaining question as I see it would be the floor(construction), can it take the load? This would relate to Harold's earlier question about the basement.

There is no basement. The main structure of the house is about 500 years old and hasn't done much moving about in that time. It's built directly on hard clay ground and the floors are terracotta.

 

[clerck de bonk]

Any remaining question as I see it would be the floor(construction), can it take the load? This would relate to Harold's earlier question about the basement.

There is no basement. The main structure of the house is about 500 years old and hasn't done much moving about in that time. It's built directly on hard clay ground and the floors are terracotta.

So, it (the floor as a whole) most probably can take the load even though the terracotta slates might not.

Edit: To take into consideration: downforce through singular posts in the middle of floor. Much weight on a limited area/surface might make the slates crack.

 

[Harold]

Wow! That's a really nice piece of work, guys! I love that textured blue you used on the walls - vibrant and relaxed at the same time.

I like the blue too. Very peaceful. Reminds me of being up in the clouds...

Btw, Belibaste was the architect on this one. Although we all pitched in.

Like I said, it is hard to tell from a picture always. An architect... cool. I just want to be sure. I have allot of structural experience, underpinning, rough framing etc.

When I said "architect" I didn't mean Belibaste is an architect, just that he designed it, with some input from others.

oh... ok.... still, if you guys are not concerned at all, then I am good with that. Like I mentioned previously, it is surrounded by 3 load bearing walls.... and they are lagg bolted into the walls, that is very good to hear. I'm not gonna say how you could have built it as that is too late. There is nothing wrong with the design, just a little unorthadox methods... but thats coming from me. For all I know, that is a standard building proceedure in France. It's functional, it's safe, it's nice looking.... what more can ya ask for?

See here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321227799679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3

In the photo here above though, the post with S***'s hand on it. That was my only concern really. But it is so hard to tell from a picture. Me? I'd still like to see a little more secure connection above his hand there and a 6 by 6 post with a RIM joist above it plus 2 braces.... just my 2 cents worth.

What's missing from that picture is the stairs. That post is bolted to the bottom of the stairs also. See this pic for example

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321228229679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3&permPage=1

I've gone around thumping all the posts pretty hard and jumping on the corners on the upper level. I can't say how well it would do in an earthquake, but under normal conditions, and the usage for which it was intended, the structure is pretty solid.

Thanx Perceval, I looked at that pic. Bolting it to the bottom of the stairs is good. I don't know what kind of traffic is in that area. No rolling machines like electric wheelchairs or stuff like that. My concern was any of the post's getting kicked out.

I'm imagining you going around jumping, thumping and stuff, it put a smile on my face. :)

See here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321227799679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3

In the photo here above though, the post with S***'s hand on it. That was my only concern really. But it is so hard to tell from a picture. Me? I'd still like to see a little more secure connection above his hand there and a 6 by 6 post with a RIM joist above it plus 2 braces.... just my 2 cents worth.

What's missing from that picture is the stairs. That post is bolted to the bottom of the stairs also. See this pic for example

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150321228229679&set=a.10150321226714679.360651.762784678&type=3&permPage=1

I've gone around thumping all the posts pretty hard and jumping on the corners on the upper level. I can't say how well it would do in an earthquake, but under normal conditions, and the usage for which it was intended, the structure is pretty solid.

I think Harold refers to the upper joint of that post. But still, I don't think this construction "is going anywhere" ;)
Any remaining question as I see it would be the floor(construction), can it take the load? This would relate to Harold's earlier question about the basement.

Edit: It(the floor) looks sturdy enough. Is it a stone vault?

Yes Clerk, that is what I am reffering to. Looking at this photo, I just does not look plumb(straight) to me. That is why I have made the suggestion of a rim joist and a couple of braces.

As for the floor and a basement. I asked if there was a basement, if there was a basement, all the posts should be directly over a floor joist. But since there is no basement, it is good. As long as the post are secure at the bottom and there is no way they can be kicked out... it's all good.

Any remaining question as I see it would be the floor(construction), can it take the load? This would relate to Harold's earlier question about the basement.

There is no basement. The main structure of the house is about 500 years old and hasn't done much moving about in that time. It's built directly on hard clay ground and the floors are terracotta.

So, it (the floor as a whole) most probably can take the load even though the terracotta slates might not.

Edit: To take into consideration: downforce through singular posts in the middle of floor. Much weight on a limited area/surface might make the slates crack.

As Laura mentioned it is old construction, probably excellent construction. I am sure the tiles were installed really well. If that is the case, they probably will not crack. That is not a structural issue.

Anyways, I am glad to see a conversation about the mezzanine going as it is quite a remarkable job you all did and really great finishes too.... I really like it.