Friday, April 27, 2018

FRONT PORCH

Yesterday, we took a load of rubbish to the dump and then went to ITM to order some timber for Doug's timber stash as we had noticed it on special.  After that, as we had the trailer on, we went to Mitre 10 to buy some more timber and a sheet of fribrolite ready to replace the door that goes from the porch to the bathroom.
After a quick lunch Doug started work. This was the outside before the work started



and from inside the bathroom (we had a folding screen in front of the old door).


Framing underway



Yesterday afternoon he got some temporary building paper and fibre board on and then finished the job today.



and this is the finished job which just needs painting.


The painting didn't get done as the timber we had ordered yesterday was delivered and had to be stacked.

Not sure when work will continue as we have been told to expect a "Tasman Tempest" bringing gale force winds and heavy rain from tomorrow.  Rain is forecast till Wednesday.  Doug will not be able to start on the inside jobs as he will have to go and get the necessary gib board, insulation batts etc.

It was a productive day as I managed to mulch some more hydrangeas, cook some bacon hock and pea soup for lunch and a bolar roast for tonight.

6 comments:

  1. Timber, almost as costly as batik fabric, Doug, you are a tireless worker, and it all looks so wonderful.Yes, our barometer is dropping by the hour, something is coming.

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    1. Yes, our barometer dropped. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts this morning then steady rain during the day,

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  2. just when you need that day of fine weather....hold onto your hats!!

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  3. Well done that man! When he's finished I could use him here to hang a few doors!

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    1. When he has finished the inside of the sun room (previously verandah) and bathroom he has plans for the timber he has just bought.

      After building the tower and coverting the barn I am sure you will get a few doors hung in no time.

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