Sunday 25 November 2018

Brickwork finished, electrical and insulation


The bricklayers have apparently finished, all electrical rough-ins (and my speaker cables) are done, and the insulation is nearly complete.

We are not so sure about the brick piers at the rear of the alfresco. They are as per the plan, but are  big and make the alfresco feel more like an extra room than part of the outdoors

Internal plastering is expected to start this week


























Wednesday 14 November 2018

More bricks, a temporary front door and a bath frame


The bricklayers have been making good daily progress - it was raining today and they still showed up and managed to do some work.

There is also still timber work going on inside, finishing up loose ends before plasterboard apparently starts next week.

By the way, despite appearances so far, the whole house is not going to be face brick!












Sunday 11 November 2018

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Dribs and drabs

Work is ongoing...roof tiles have been installed onto single story parts (garage and rear). Plumbing and aircon ducting is also being installed. Bricks have been delivered










Builders closed for holidays

Officially the builders are closed for their holidays, but apparently some of the subcontractors will still be working, specifically the out...