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.