Week 9

Finally got some window frames in today. Only reason we managed to do it was there wasn't any glass in. Very windy today. Bricking them in has started.

 Finished the week off with some nice weather and some reasonable progress. Still a long way to go.

We should be pretty close to finishing the lower level bricklaying in 2 weeks, I hope. Then the fun starts with the floor trusses and frame for upstairs.

Week 8

 Windows didn't go in this week as antisipated. They WILL go in next week even if I have to do it myself. Weather has been unkind to us again. We had a couple of nice days this week but some horrible days also with wind and rain. I don't think next week is going to be any kinder to us. Forcasts for more wind and rain. Sick of it.

 

 

You can see all the water in the footings. 

Week 7

Starting to look like a wall now. Had a fair bit of rain this week which has slowed progresss.

The middle wall is being built out of concrete blocks. Won't be seen and alot cheaper.

Windows will be installed for downstairs on Monday next week and then bricked in.

I Started on the retaining wall for our vege garden.

Week 6 first brick

The first brick goes done.........finally. Monumentus day. We found a local bricklayer that has used timbercrete before. He may take a little longer as he works alone but I like his can do attitude. I'm not scared of pitching in where I can if he needs some help. Tried a little labouring yesterday and I must admit I'm a little sore today. Need to harden up.

First day of bricklaying and we start to see what it will look like. Mortar will lighten up once it dries. This lower level is all double brick so it will take a bit longer for it to go up. 2-3 weeks and we will see some real progress. Weather permitting, of course. Fingers crossed.

Week 4 and 5

Nothing happening at the moment. Bricks have arrived. Trying to get bricklayers now. Hopefully by the end of this week or Monday next week.

 Windows have arrived in Australia from the UK. Everything will move quickly once we get the bricklayes.