July 2018

been a few weeks since i've posted an update.

we've since finished up all the framing, it has taken quite a while due to the complexities involved accommodating the curved and plywood roofs. the below photos show the additional timber baton/grids that had to be installed. but we are there!

The main part of the roof has also been installed, the curved part will be next week.

Window frames will be installed early next week and we've recommenced the external brickwork too. aiming for lock up end of August. very exciting!!

also we took the opportunity to purchase a number of furniture during the EOY sale, i'll post that another time. looking forward to the August update

June 2018

almost end of June and the build is slowly progressing well.

we've just finished the garage roof, framing is well underway with 90% of the wall frames done, will move onto the roof soon. brickies resuming next week to start where possible, other areas will need to wait for the windows to arrive.

very exciting to be able to walk around the house including upstairs!

May 2018

While we have been away for the last 3 weeks, progress has been delayed a little due to weather and difficulties in manufacturing some of the steel beams.

The slabs were poured in 2 stages:

garage brickwork has started and will be finished by next week, we have also received the first batch of steel beams (all the straight ones) whilst the curved beams will be delivered next week. in the meantime we can start the framing

9 May 2018

slow progress

finished demo and levelling.

almost done digging the footings for the slab. hopefully poured next week. unfortunately had to dig a lot deeper than we hoped so it's taking longer
 

 
few things we've had to change:
widening garage door
shortening garage length due to neighbouring tree's root, so we're putting in a shed instead that is accessible from the garage
section of fence replaced
front fence is going to be replaced

we are going to be away for a month so hopefully come back to see some frames/bricks up

19 April 2018

Demolition has now finished, including excavation and levelling.

Old front door completely gone to make way for the master bedroom:

 

Excavated and levelled:

 

 

Next week will be the restablishment survey and site setout followed by inground electrical and plumbing to allow concrete pour

April 2018

We've now got our building permit and works have started!!

hoarding has gone up against the front garden, which has also been completely cleared and graveled for neighbour's parking.

Before:

 

Now:

 

there's a big skip on the driveway for demolition and a hoarding along the driveway will be put up soon as well. (blocking the neighbour's current parking space)

tiles on the garage and to-be-demo'd sections have all been removed as well, demo should be done by the end of next week

March 2018

Quick update,

over the last month we have been working with our builder to get have the design in line with our budget. some minor revisions have been made to drive cost savings and we have reached a point where we can move forward.

contract has been signed and work starts straight after Easter. 40 week build duration.

very excited to finally get started after more than 1.5 years since we commenced the process!!