Saturday, 5 October 2013

Week Three - The Demolition

Week three saw our upstairs bathroom demolished.  We now share a small bathroom with the builders - so far, they have been very clean! Typically Lara got sick and has had fevers all week and we can't pop her in a cold bath as we don't have one anymore!

Outside, the excavation continued, footings were poured, and the retaining walls were started.  Reminded me of my Grandpa who was a brickie.  Lara loved climbing on the pallet of besser blocks and watching the apprentice mix concrete.

The framing continued downstairs and we can now see both downstairs bedrooms, the ensuite and walk in robe.

The plumber visited to do his rough in and Alex tested out our bathroom sink for size - decided it's too small for him so lucky we have a bath!

The electrician did his rough in too and left holes absolutely everywhere!  It's really interesting seeing how much wiring goes into putting power in a house!


Upstairs bath demolished
Upstairs bath rough in
Carport footings begun
Retaining wall built
Our ensuite!
Downstairs bedrooms - view from the rumpus
Alex testing out the vanity sink for size

Sparky woz here
Look at what is holding our front porch up!

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Week Two - The Excavation

The plumber visited this week to lay down our pipes for the ensuite.  Outside, excavation began on our side paths, terrace and driveway.  The driveway will be replaced with a carport, and the side paths and terrace are being ripped up as they were originally laid higher then the concrete slab of the house... oh dear.

Arty picture of our plumbing... why not


The ensuite - can't you tell?

Messy!!
There's a digger in our house!!

Clean!!

Excavation begins.

Truck central!


Side path gone

Awesome playground

Driveway is ripped up

No more drawing flowers Dad, I want diggers!


Baby footprints

The driveway rubble removed

First wall frame erected underneath - this will be Alex's bedroom

The terrace ripped up.  Our bedroom will have doors onto here.


The View Outside My Window


















Week One - The Mess Downstairs

Well the build started on time!

Week One saw the concrete being cut and plumbing laid for our ensuite downstairs.  Lara loved her new playground!

The first hole dug...


Holes for a supporting post, loo and shower!


Finding the big chunks of concrete and dirt was a great game!