The slab

Steel reinforcing for the slab went in today. It is hoped that the slab will be poured on Tuesday.

The last two weeks

Unfortunately over the last month and especially over the last two weeks we have had a lot of rain.



The last gutter along the northern roof of the old part of the house was installed.

A bigger, more solid deck post was installed.

A huge branch of the gum tree fell and luckily missed the house.

You can see where the branch snapped.

Today the formwork of the concrete slabs for the water tanks was started.

Eaves and "bird barriers"

Yesterday the replacement of the untreated wood on the eaves at the high gables was completed.

Today saw the start of the installation of "bird barriers" (yellowish wood) to seal the roof space from animals.

The bird barriers were completed along the northern section of the old part of the house.

Southern sill bricks

This morning the sill bricks along the southern boundary were completed. A little closer to being watertight.

Luckily the bricklayers finishes before the rain came and settled in for the rest of the day. Later in the day I noticed our gum tree had gone this fantastic colour. At this time of the year the bark peels off.

Ceiling, roof and sill bricks

Last Friday the roof and ceiling above the study area were repaired. Now the fan is attached to the joists rather than just resting on the gyprock of the ceiling.

Today the bricklayers arrived and started on installing the sill bricks under the windows along the northern side.

Also around the edge of the ensuite. Notice our high tech modesty screening.

Also the eaves at the high cable were replaced today. Unfortunately untreated wood was used the first time around.

The repaired eaves. Need to get gutter guards!!!!

Hot water service reinstalled

Under threatening skies the hot water service was reinstalled.

It is up and running now.

Hot water service removed

Yesterday the southern side roof of the old part of the house was repaired.

Today the solar hot water service was removed so the northern side roof of the old part of the house could be repaired.

The dismantled hot water service.

The old holes will be sealed up with rivets.

Another day of roof repair

A gutter was installed for the front verandah.

Also the southern part of the extension roof was repaired.

Flashing installed. The windows will be replaced soon.

Further roof repair

A gutter along the southern side was installed properly  today.

The roof of the verandah was done properly.

A new gutter was installed for this small gable. Great progress.

Repair of roof

The lower (further) part of the roof was repaired today and a gutter installed. Note the lovely straight line of screws. A thing of beauty.

Scaffolding up

Even though it rained most of today the scaffolding went up around the house. This photo of the northern boundary.

Southern boundary.

Back of property.

More storm water plumbing

More digging for the storm water pipes that will eventually drain into the street from the rainwater tanks.

Also today part of the scaffolding was delivered. This will be use to finish off the roof, high gable windows and painting.

Storm water plumbing

Today was the start of the plumbing for storm water. The overflow from the tanks will go to the street.

More Excavation

More excavation today on the northern boundary of the property for the rain water tanks. Great to see so much progress.

Excavation for rain water tanks

The new builder started today onsite. First order of business was the excavation of trenches for pipes to collect the water off the roof. This photo taken along the northern boundary of the property. To the left will eventually be the deck.

The two rain water tanks will have to be below the lowest gutter (gutter still to be installed). They will be installed along the length of the property and be gravity fed. Overflow will then go to the street.

Window Casement Stays

Today the casement stays for the old windows were installed. This view from one one of the front bedrooms.
































This view from the Master Bedroom.

New builder

Sorry I haven't posted for awhile. We fired the previous builder and as of today have a new builder who will start in 10 days or so.

Some work has been organised by us over the last few weeks. A highlight was getting the coloured splash back installed in the kitchen.

We have also being doing some cleaning up in the backyard. The BBQ is back in action and we have reinstalled the clothesline.

Rangehood

The "Pyramid of Power" rangehood was installed today.

It is back vented through the double brick.

When the rangehood is working the vanes of the vent open up automatically.

Installation of the kitchen & laundry

Today the kitchen and laundry was installed. This photo of the laundry looking to the south-west.

A view to the north-west in the laundry. We decided to keep the protective blue film on the cupboards to protect them until we move in.

A view from the lounge area towards the south-west.

A view to the west from the pantry.