Wednesday 8 July 2015

Erect frame & install roof trusses

We found this stage to be the most rewarding yet - finally the house rises and starts to take shape. Below is a photographic journey though this stage.

If only the tradesmen could start the job and be on-site everyday till completion - it would be so quick! The progress everyday they are on-site is amazing.

Day 1 - 9.20am
Day 1 - 2.20pm
Ground floor frame, a lot of the cladding and joists done, as well as the starting of the upstairs floorboards.

Day 2 - End of Day, End of Week 1
Upstairs floorboards done, a lot of the steel installed. Second storey frame delivered.

Day 3 - End of Day
Second story frame erected, cladding done, balcony and alfresco form-work started. Roof trusses delivered and installed above rumpus. 
Day 3 - End of Day
Day 5 - End of Day
Roof trusses completed including Garage & Alfresco. Balcony flooring done. More steel beams installed. Lots of wood everywhere!

Day 5 - End of Day

Day 5 - End of Day

Day 5 - End of Day