Follow our journey as we build our forever house for us, our 3 sons, dogs, chickens and Nan

Sunday, 29 May 2016

30-May-2016 Update



Fire Place Mantle Installed
Sanded and finished with bees wax

Drainage and paving between carpot and house
No more walking through the mud

Sunday, 22 May 2016

Carport Roof

We took Thursday and Friday off work to put the roof on the carport.  The pressure was on as a massive storm was forecast for Saturday.  Thursday was largely spent finishing the carpentry and painting the structure.  The gutters went on Friday morning and we started sheeting the roof at about 10 am.  The finishing touches were added late Friday afternoon and a cleansing ale was well earned. The storm hit early Saturday morning with strong winds heavy rain and occasional hail and I am pleased to say the carport is still standing.

Finished Product

Friday Morning: Gutter Install

Friday Morning: Channel Drain Install

 Friday Morning: Sheeting

Friday Lunch: Half Time Changes Sides

Putting on the barge caps as the weather turns






Sunday, 15 May 2016

Carport

A massive 3 days starting on Friday the 13th saw the carport paving laid and a large part of the timber framing completed.  There is still plenty of work to do before the finished product is unveiled, but it's a pretty good start.  The muscles are aching so I know we have worked hard.

Beer o'clock on Sunday

Friday Morning 

Paving Finished lunchtime Saturday


 Sunday Morning

 In between Rain Showers Sunday Afternoon