When I Grow Up

I want to be an electrician, no a carpenter. Hey, I will do both!

I know this is me just being a baby but the sparkies came in and did the pre-wiring. Chasing the walls for the installation of the wiring and conduit prior to the float coat. I don't expect them to be perfect, but even I can tell the difference between bricks and structural pine ... but this sparkie couldn't apparently.

Roof - Part 2

It's finished :)

Had a walkthrough on Friday after work and the roof carpenters have finished the job. The plumber had run all the channels for the gas and water pipes through the brickwork and had started fitting gas lines. So it's all go at the new girl!

The view from the road, it's starting to look less like a construction site and more like a home.

The view from the back corner of the block through the al fresco towards the front entry / study area.

Roof - Part 1

I have what could be deemed a 'love-hate relationship' with roof carpenters.

I am in awe of the skill that allows them to take 2,560 linear metres of structural pine of various sizes and lengths (I had a look at the cartage note) and create a structure that not only has to conform to the design of the architect, but also has to stand up without additional support, be centred and then support the tiles.

Basically they take this:

And turn it into something that looks like this:

Remember, this is a work in progress and it's only the carpenters' second full day on the job.

So - the hate? Because even with their obvious skills and know-how, they can't help but include what I consider* dodgy aspects; like this;

OR

Just think there must be a more 'approved' method than grabbing a left over brick or two, am thankful they have used solids though!

* Okay, I know absolutely nothing about roof carpentry and am quite certain that the bricks will be able to support the weight and it's something that is done regularly. Will stop being such a queen now :)

Got Wood?

Ever wondered what goes into keeping the roof above your head?

Here's a few pictures of what it's going to needto keep the roof tiles off the floor.

Colours ... from the top! Part II

What would I know?? :)

The final (for now) choice of roof tile is .... (drumroll please) .... 'truffle'

The usual disclaimers about being subject to change still apply.

Colours ... from the top!

Part One of many.

Rayleen has rethought the colour scheme for our new home, originally we were going with a graphite coloured tile roof, with charcoal guttering and fascias and a dark, dark brown over light brown render. Now, after a re-think we both decided that maybe we could step away from that colour scheme and try something a little different.

So, it's time to pick the new colour for the roof tiles. On the left we have 'sandalwood' and on the right is 'truffle'. At the moment 'sandalwood' appears to be winning, but that may change ... and I am sure it will.

The actual colours are a couple of shades darker than they appear here, the flash has washed them out a little.