.. and right up to Christmas...

...the progress continued. We couldn't believe it.... the weather was stinking hot.... and our Builders managed to get out roof on..... so not only do we have the bricks going up.....we now have a complete roof as well. Its taking shape and looking fabulous.....we have also had our kitchen and vanities measured...and have had the fun part of choosing all our colours.....I cant wait to see them finally installed..... we have chosen an off white for all the cabinets......a black granite bench top in the kitchen.....and some lovely pale stone looking tops for the bathroom vanities..... lots of drawers in the kitchen.....and nice big stainless steel handles.... this was definitely the fun part.

Im guessing the progress will slow now throughout January as most tradesmen take a well deserved rest.....but our Bricklayer is planning on continuing....so it will be nice to watch the walls grow throughout this month....

so far....Ive loved every minute of the process...and cant wait to see what takes shape next.

windows....bricks and wiring...

...I haven't updated for a few days and so much has happened.... first the mad rush to buy tap fittings as the plumber was installing the shower taps ect....I hadnt even given thought to whether I wanted taps or mixers..... so as they say....." a quick decision is a good decision"....and we have mixers!
The plumbers finished up yesterday I think..... all the pipes are in....the shower fittings....the outdoor taps..... you name it....its plumbed. Once that was finished they used a bobcat to level the site and fill the trenches......it looks so flat and clean there now.

....the next bit of excitement yesterday was the windows were in....and we are really pleased with them.....they slide well....and look neat.....very happy!
...then this morning the bricks were delivered.....and I met the electrician at 8am to work out all the power point placements.... that isn't as easy as you imagine either....there is lots to consider.
so it was exciting tonight to walk through and see all the wiring snaking its way through the walls....and the kids role played their rooms.....imagining where they would have their beds...and how close to the power points and fan controls they would be.

Then it was time for a quick site clean before it got dark.....this is our neighbors house in the background.....she would be very excited as the brickies and painters are at her house today.
...so I think that is about all the progress this week to date.... and it is really taking shape now... ohh...and the brickies begin next week....our roof is ordered...and our tank is ordered....I guess it will soon be time to choose our kitchen....tiles....bathroom fittings....who knows?

Friday and Saturday...

Friday was the day it really sunk in.....we are building a house!

The block was a hive of industry..... we had builders working on the roof.... plumbers running pipes...a trench digger digging trenches.... the septic was in the ground.... outside taps on risers installed..... Ians Dad...my Dad...Mitch and Ian (and Brent) all working on the shed.... and decisions needed to be made.
Where was the tank to go?.... what size?...what colour?...where was the rain water pump to go?...where did I want the outdoor taps?....how many did I want?... eeeeekkk....so many things I hadn't given any thought to....
SO heres the progress in pictures.... the view this morning of the front of the house.... all the trenches are yet to be filled.....as the plumber has more work to do next week.
... just a view of the back yard.... the new shed...and our family room.....this view taken from the shed...looking out toward the front...the side of the family room....my scrap room...and the carport....the septic tank in the ground...it looks like 'Thomas the tank engine'....lol...oops double up...
...the new shed...very nearly complete.... (thanks Dads..xx)
...and today just before lunch...the last of the iron was being put on the roof of the shed...
...Briony out the front.... the front door visible right behind her..... taken this morning ..

so.. what else do I know....
the bricks should be delivered Monday or Tuesday
The roof has another two days work until its complete...
the plumber has another days work.... Monday
the shed will be completed tomorrow...and Ian will need to order concrete for the floor.
our tank is ordered... and we up-sized it..... and changed its location on the block.
We need to mark out the placement of lights and power points for the Electrician...
...all in all its been an amazing week....and I cant wait to see what next week brings...

6/12/07 - Thursday

...things are moving so fast this last week.....I cant keep up!
..its a good fast.....every visit to the block there is more progress ...and I keep clicking away with my camera...and then I get behind with blogging the progress....and I have to have a big catch up like tonight.....

Well.... by Thursday the roof trusses were starting to look far more like a roof.....still more work to go yet...but its looking larger all the time.
The shed is also progressing incredibly fast....the Dads..Mitch and Ian have the frame up....and are beginning to out the iron on the sides.....its taking shape fast.

roof trusses...

...woohoo!! ...today the roof trusses went up.....
...and both my Dad and Ian's Dad....along with Mitch...and Ian (after work) have got an amazing amount of the shed up and looking good.
Its a real hive of industry around there today..... and I just thought Id add in this photo from our backyard....looking down the line of newly built homes... 5 in total.... all in various stages... none finished yet.... I bet this view will change as fences go up... (oh...and don't you love our septic tank...that'll hold a fair bit of cr@p I think...lol)Well...after talking with Neville (our Builder)today.... our roof iron is about to be ordered....the plumber comes the end of this week.... the bricklayers in the next few weeks...and we are to plan power points ect...as that is the next decision needed from us....

4/12/07

...another quick update....(oh...and its so cool...actually walking through the house now.....I love it.) ...well the frame is complete...the wrap is on the outside... and its looking very like a house.
Ian, Dad and Mitch have begun the shed.....


...its all happening.....