Build Day 16-20- Deck Roof

The roof over the existing deck is also nearing completion. The steel went on yesterday. I think its the guttering, painting, weather boards and door handles and locks left to finish. We also got a new and improved power board, that is now at 80 AMPs capacity. What ever the hell that means.

Build Day 16-20 -Ensuite

The ensuite is also progressing really well. The wiring and glazing is in, so now its plasterboard, bath, tiles and shower screen. The clear louvered windows need to be replaced with the opaque blades. The effect can be seen in photos below.

I reckon that it two weeks we'll be living in this section and whilst the kitchen, lounge,bathroom, linen press are completed. Woo Hoo.

Build Day 16-20 - Carport

The carport is rapidly nearing completion and we reckon it looks fabulous. It hasn't been fully painted yet, but its the simplicity of the roof line as well as the screen really completes the 6m X 6m area. The ground is going to be finished off with grasscrete. These are concrete paves that allow grass to grow through. This space could easily substitute as larger entertainment area until Phase 2 is complete

Build Day 11-15- Deck Roof

The deck roof frame looks to be all but finished. The soffit, roof sheeting, weather boards, ceiling, lights, external fan, painting, door handles and latches for the french doors are still required. So maybe its not all but finished...

Build Day 11-15- Ensuite

The enusite is taking shape and we love it. The top image is taken from the louvered windows in the shower. The plumbing is and connected. At the beginning Craft estimated a six week build to finish the roof over the deck, ensuite and carport. Craft have approximately two weeks to go, to finish this section.

Build Day 11-15- Carport

The hole to the left is 1.5m deep. These posts won't be coming out any time soon!

A lot has happened in the last few days. The carport is taking shape, with our hot dipped galvanized posts and painted lintels.

The guttering can also be seen in the image above.

Additional external heavy duty screens will be fitted to the fence side of the carport to provide additional protection from the weather

Build Day 10: Living in the Kitchen

We are camping in our kitchen! This is the breakfast set up. On the opposite bench is the TV and laptop. The fitted sheet covers our bed linen from the enevitable...The dogs thank us for the great big new dog bed we've given them!

Build Day 10 | Here we go, here we go, here we go...

The Ensuite from a different perspective. Here you notice the 2 degree sloping roof, but you won't really be able to see it from the ground.

If you're good a Tetris you'll know immediately what this is! This is the Clerestory window that was delivered on Friday, along with the other new windows. It'll most likely will be installed next week. FC sheet for the exterior is resting behind the window. The dead tree on the left is our only plant fatality. Craft have been excellent in being careful with the garden. I've never had much luck transplanting estblished trees anyway, so the outcome would've been the same!

One of the many rubbish piles forming around the site. I must say that Craft have been great with the garden, only on loss so far that couldn't be avoided. That

The roof is taking the shape, once the steel poles go in and are painted black, it'll provide an illusion odf floating. The other great thing is that i'll be usable in about three more weeks.

This is the view from the ramp. Having the roof provides a great entry statement and the doors make it really accessible. We are currnetly discussing the positioning and type of the lights for this deck.

Build Day 7: Deck Roof and French door

The view from the inside in the afternoon. Imagine a cold beer on the deck once its finished!

Inside the third bedroom with the light on at night.

The french doors are in and the roof framing has started!

Build Day 6: Roof over Existing Deck and Ensuite

The roof over the existing deck is taking shape. The balaustrade and older posts are gone. The power cable is nailed to the front of the facia board, I just hope that a strong wind doesn't take out the power.

The entire wall of the old lounge room has been removed. In the midde of the picture you'll notice the cavity sliding door. However the most exciting element is that the sun can be seen coming through the top part of the clerestory window! The shot was taken at 0611 this morning.

Build Day 6

Here is the french door for the deck. Delivered yesterday. I imagine it'll be installed in the next couple of days as its not covered up.