Work's begun

[Ninja-Jon]

Hi all quite proud to be posting the first stages of preparation of the footings being dug out by the builder for my Mews/Aviary which is going to be built by Heike..... Will keep you updated through out the work that takes place.

[Heike]

Good stuff Jon, saved pics so we can see the lie of the land
Cheers Heike

[Osiris]

Nice one guys :supz:

You've got clients already Heike! :D

[Pitbull]

a nice drive for you heike

[Heike]

Same as going to moto gp at donington as we do, what birds have you got pitbull, you are not far away, my mate usedto stay in same place as you until a few months ago.

[Pitbull]

used to live in leicester for 13 years, back home now though worked at donnington park when walker the stalker was testing prior to the moto gp got a set of signed knee sliders from him

not got anything at the mo, getting a rt next year,

[Jazz1]

That's going to be a big Mews your building there Keith should be a nice 1 good to see it step by step.

[Ninja-Jon]

As u can c the footings have now been dug out and filled with Concrete, ready for the Block work. The earth in the middle of the square is being removed for the drainage purposes slopeing more to the front than the rear. This is where i would like advise please i was going to then put a layer of Hardcore or brick rubble on top once i have found the level i am happy with followed by wire then Pea Gravel been advised to have weep holes in the block work for drainage purposes also... Would it be adviseable to put like that blue Damp Proof plastic down prior to putting Hardcore down obviously makeing holes in the plastic for soak away.. Any advise on how deep the Pea Gravel needs to be please. Any other opinion's on Drainage would also be appreciated

[DeathFromAbove]

Nice one jon..... glad to see work has started for you there, good of heike to help you out there bud. I wouldn't have been able to till next year. personally i would fill it with a good 7 inch of hardcore (crush and run) pack it down and then top with 4 inch of pea gravel drains thru no problem and provides a good solid base. keep us posted.

[Ninja-Jon]

Appreciate all help and advice thats given to me Stu, Would like to say thanks to you for giving your opinion also on the drainage no one else as has you can see M8 Probably asking something that is a bit complexed for them to comment on. Yes looking forward to the Mews/Avairy being erected very gratefull of Heike to take the job on M8. Was also very Gratefull of your offer as well Stu. Will keep you updated M8 should look good when its all done thanks for showing interest also Stu.................

[Albie]

You could finish your Mews a bit like the attached Image Ninja-J.
It might look a bit fancy but it's so easy to clean and never smells.
Don't forget the electrics down to the bird room and a light into the flight controlled by a dimmer switch.
Much better than putting your bird into complete darkness at the flick of a switch come winter time.
Hope this is of help.
Albie..

[Moses]

You could finish your Mews a bit like the attached Image Ninja-J.
It might look a bit fancy but it's so easy to clean and never smells.
Don't forget the electrics down to the bird room and a light into the flight controlled by a dimmer switch.
Much better than putting your bird into complete darkness at the flick of a switch come winter time.
Hope this is of help.
Albie..


albie is that not nimbus's mews

cheers


ninja doing a good job so far bud

[Ninja-Jon]

Thanks for those suggestions Albie once the Mews/Avairy as been erected will then start to think about the inside I have asked Heike to board out the inside for me fully. The Block work now as been completed just got to fill in with Hardcore then Gravel so it not be long now for i have the living quarters for the BOP then going to start thinking about equipment..

[DeathFromAbove]

aye lookin good there jon mate - just remember that when fillin with hardcore and gravel to section off the weighing room part (if there's going to be one, as you may have another room allocated for that) so you can put decking down or a concrete floor, i have the aviary hardcored and pea graveled and the weighing room on timber decking on the hardcore base. let me know if you want any advice mate. qualified carpenter/joiner so i'll help any way i can mate.

[Heike]

Looking good ninja-jon, the soil bit left must be the weighing room part, dig that out as well and bottom it up too, but no gravel and this will be good for the timber floor on blocks to sit on, also a good idea to get the gravel in but not spread, as this will be easier for access before the building is in the way, the building is in production this week, when would you like it fitted (e mail me)
Cheers Heike

[Osiris]

Coming along v.nicely m8. Keep us updated with pics. Nice size aviary by the looks of things! :D

[Ninja-Jon]

Thanks to all those that have showed interest in this topic and offered advice much appreciated. Been filling in with the hardcore form the kennels we knocked down, got some more hardcore on order for Sat Morning also got my Pea Gravel comeing as well 10mm. Just thought i would post a couple more pic's for those that are interested.........Thanks all.

[Ninja-Jon]

Rite then now been filled in with hardcore ran out of Pea Gravel ordered another 2 Ton that should be here Mon Morinng then should bring up to the desired height i require theses will be the last two pic's i will be posting for a while, the next posts will be of the erection of the Mews.

[Simon.Wyatt]

Nice one keep them coming

I have just marked out for the founds for my mews and am very interested in your progress

I hope its OK if nick a few pointers

What sort of drainage are you putting down.

Cheers

[Ninja-Jon]

Hi Simon regards drainage M8 it was suggested to me to do the following which i have done. Dug out approx 2 foot of earth @ the back slopeing down to 3 half foot @ the front then packed it with loads of concreate rubble followed by Hardcore then obvious your finished substrate was told this one be sufficent for drainage, acting like a soak away i presume.

[Albie]

albie is that not nimbus's mews

cheers


ninja doing a good job so far bud
Aye Aye moses,
That's right Nimbus on the left of the Shed come Birdroom and Finley on the right!
Cheers,
Albie..

[Simon.Wyatt]

Cheers Jon
Thanks for that

I will awaiting the next lot of phots

it looks like your bop will end up with a top pad...........

Thank again

si...

[Barbary Boy]

You could finish your Mews a bit like the attached Image Ninja-J.
It might look a bit fancy but it's so easy to clean and never smells.
Don't forget the electrics down to the bird room and a light into the flight controlled by a dimmer switch.
Much better than putting your bird into complete darkness at the flick of a switch come winter time.
Hope this is of help.
Albie..
good god allmighty!! i might as well give up.this is better than my house!

[Ninja-Jon]

Keith and is partner arrived this morning to start the erection of my long awaited Mew's. Just took a couple of pic's for the moment but will take further pic's when completed really pleased from what i have seen of them so far......

[DeathFromAbove]

looking good mate looking good..... can't wait to see the finished result bud, bet you're so excited! whan's the sky tv and jacuzzi going in mate? hehehe :lol:

[Ninja-Jon]

lol seems ashame to put a BOP in it dosn't it for it to fire all its mutes all over the walls lol, But yea Stu should look good M8 when there finished.....

[DeathFromAbove]

aye but they're worth it aren't they - i go to just as much trouble for my bird mate as do most peeps on here probably so don't worry hehe, how much is it costing you mate?

[Ninja-Jon]

Just short of******all in all but travelling expences and the erection of the Mews is included in that which i am pleased to pay for the fact Keith as come down from Scotland to do this for me. Also with him haveing BOP'S as well he knows how the Mew's should be layed out for the BOP so i know everything is 100% Stu.....

[DeathFromAbove]

nice one - fair play to him, he's come down a fair distance, altho you sure it's wise getting a scot to build it for you lmao :lol: .... hide the whiskey mate :drinkers: hehehe kiddin - keep us posted mate.

[Heike]

Thanks to Ninja Jon for the buisiness of supplying and fitting his new aviary, its a small world, turns out Jon & my mate Alan, are both kawasaki nuts and were bidding on ebay for the same set of wheels a while back,
I wouldnt like to have to travel in Engurland too often, inconsiderate of the police to close the M1 just as we were approaching that junction and the ensuing chaos delayed us by four and a half hours, so made it a long day.

Again thanks to Jon & Jane for the job and the supply of coffe (nae whisky)

here are some pics i got before dark but sure Jon will have some more.

Cheers Heike

[Ninja-Jon]

Hi Keith your more than welcome M8, 100% satisfied with the workmanship and quality of the Mews. In my opinion the pictures of the Mews say's it all 1st class job highley recommended. I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you and Alan for takeing the job on Keith thanks ............

[Murph]

Stunning mate nice work!

[BFC 007]

nice work lads :D

[Albie]

First classs job Ninja-Jon, I bet your dead chuffed with the finished job.
Looks a very Good quality job done there Keith.
All we need to see now lads is the new Tenant!!
Albie..

[Ninja-Jon]

Thanks to all those that have past comments on my Mew's just a matter of getting all my equipment together now for my BOP next year......

[Stephen]

it looks very nice good work keith could move in there myself
your birds will love it ninja jon all the best when you get them

[DeathFromAbove]

crackin lookin build there.... top class.... there's gonna be a very happy bird in there next year and i'm sure jon 'll make a top notch falconer given the effort and expense he's going to to have it all ready - all the best to ya mate.

:supz:

[Ninja-Jon]

Thanks for those comments Stu will give it my best shot M8 100%...

[Hells99]

This has been a good thread, useful to see pics of various stages of the build. I've been taking careful note as I'm hoping to build an aviary next year for a disabled bird. Thank you.

[Ninja-Jon]

Good luck with your new Aviary next year Hells99 and i am pleased the thread as been of some good to the like's of you....

[Hells99]

Ninja, I know this is going to sound a bit stoopid, but how is the woodwork of the mews attached to the breezeblocks?

Helen

[Heike]

Ninja, I know this is going to sound a bit stoopid, but how is the woodwork of the mews attached to the breezeblocks?

Helen

Hi Helen, its the builder here, the four sides are fixed to the blockwork with (frame fixings) big rawlplugs basicaly, before the lining went on so Jon wont even know they are there.

Cheers Keith

[Hells99]

Thank you for that info and tahnk you for not calling me stoopid!! :rolleyes:

*thank*
Even when I'm too p***ed to type!

[Big JoeJoe]

Same as going to moto gp at donington as we do, what birds have you got pitbull, you are not far away, my mate usedto stay in same place as you until a few months ago.

Alright Heike see you go donnigton mate What bike you ride?

[Heike]

Alright Heike see you go donnigton mate What bike you ride?


Audi S2 mate, i need 4 wheels to do my stuff, but love all forms of motorsport, and think Valentino is the man, my son used to race karts with fair success, no4 in Britain 3yrs ago, but his usual race no was 46,
But love close racing and the best is the moto gp, be there next year again give me a shout before and we can meet up.

cheers Heike

[Big JoeJoe]

Audi S2 mate, i need 4 wheels to do my stuff, but love all forms of motorsport, and think Valentino is the man, my son used to race karts with fair success, no4 in Britain 3yrs ago, but his usual race no was 46,
But love close racing and the best is the moto gp, be there next year again give me a shout before and we can meet up.

cheers Heike
I agree Valentino is the man. Thought you might of had a bike got a Kwack zx12 r myself in the garage at the mo for winter. Defo give you a shout next year mate and have a chat

Cheers
Joe