18. Let it rain!

Well the weather man is forecasting a very wet week but thankfully our roof and gutters are in place which means the wet shouldn't hold things up at all. 
We certainly need the rain that is for sure.

Last Friday, Perth experienced some pretty wild weather and this was the first test for our new roof, everything was great and now the floor has basically dried out.

Today (27/6/11) work began on the beading or whatever you call the metal edge strips of the walls and windows.

Craig spent time on the weekend sweeping inside only for us to to find a big sandpile in the family room, ready for work tomorrow.  I guess this means the guys doing the render can stay dry inside while they work and not have to trudge utside into the rain.  Good thinking really!

Those are not cobwebs hanging down but wires for our lights!

The ensuite, one of the things I am looking forward to most about the new house is having a bath!

17. The Roof Is Almost Done!

Well the end of May arrived and so did the wood for our roof and the rain! 

For a couple of days the wood sat there getting drenched until the crane came in to lift the enormous metal griders/trusses...whatever they are called..into place.

Undeterred by the wet, the roof carpenters have worked through the showers.

The ceiling in the alfresco features a cofferred recess..the huge girders/trusses make up the frame for this.

As this is right at the back of the house, apparently it was touch and go if the crane would be able to reach this far. 

Glad we weren't there to see that!

The outline of the roof is visible now and the verandah posts (temporary and crooked at this stage) are in.

After agonising for weeks over the fascia colour we are pleased with our selection- Loft.

The wet weather has been great for the gardens but has left big puddles inside, so we decided to try and sweep some of the water out so hopefully the pad can dry out a bit before the actual Colorbond goes on.

Expecting the roof to be finished by the 17th June.