Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 07, 2010 3:22 pm It has been ages since I have last posted on our thread - the old one died when our KDRB fell over. Anyway - we have now doing an extension and a reno and I thought I might post some pictures of the last 12 weeks - a kind of photographic diary. There are more details in the blog but I am a bit of a beginner at this - so bear with me In the beginning... the demolition phase - the WORST! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All marked out and levelled Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Footings Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ More photos to come later... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Our 3000L water tank Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Piers and brick footings Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Floor structure Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Wet floor - so much rain! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Micklou's build - take 2 2Dec 07, 2010 3:37 pm More photos! Ironically - the wet areas! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the deck Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The frame Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The entrance Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Mmmmmmmm trusses Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Merbau boards for deck - which is lovely and LARGE! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ From the corner of the deck back through the extension Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Roof - (Dune) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Deck finished with new doors in Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And cladding has started.. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ More to come later... Re: Micklou's build - take 2 3Dec 07, 2010 5:47 pm wow, look at that deck and those great doors. do you have plans? looking fantastic!! Re: Micklou's build - take 2 4Dec 08, 2010 7:10 am Oh - I am so struggling with technology at the moment....... We do kiwi - but I have not got a camera that I can use to take a picture. If you use this link though - you should be able to see them. Floor plan http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bnerl9H0RZ0/TJmyZrTMeBI/AAAAAAAAAAU/L05TAr7miM4/s1600/Floor+Plan+Crop.jpg And elevations... http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bnerl9H0RZ0/TJmzoPbXbfI/AAAAAAAAAAc/hn6ORK5P_nw/s1600/07+CC+EAST+%26+WEST+ELEVATIONS+Crop.jpg Hopefully that has worked. We are pretty happy with the deck and we have plans to use it A LOT! In winter it won't get a heap of sun but I want to enclose it using bistro type blinds so we get the most out of it. There is no doubt that we owned the ugliest house on the street... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and we are looking forward to it being (hopefully) more attractive. ML Re: Micklou's build - take 2 5Dec 08, 2010 5:48 pm ooow, you really did have the ugliest house! you are the winner!!! but your new plan is amazing and I bet you wont have an ugly duckling then. you will be living in a swan!!! Re: Micklou's build - take 2 6Dec 09, 2010 5:04 am you know what - thanks for your honesty. So many times I would say we had the ugliest house and people would say - no you don't, it's interesting... Rubbish! - and thank you for the swan analogy - much appreciated. Re: Micklou's build - take 2 7Dec 09, 2010 6:20 am I am sure once they see the swan they will finally tell you the truth about the duckling! interesting my ****!! I cant see your face though...so I would have never said it to it. But cos I cant...and you cant punch me, I tell it how it is mate!!! it will be a wonderful home once finished. those doors off the living are to die for. just need a pool and some palm trees in the back yard and you are living in your own little resort keep the photos coming. it is looking mighty fine! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Micklou's build - take 2 8Dec 16, 2010 7:52 pm Ok guys - these are the colours that we are trying out - and I would love some honest opinions - this is such a small sample AND a bad photo - but it is all I have at the moment. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ These are all near the front door because that is all we have painted and it is only one coat... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ One of the builders we are working with said he believes it is too monotone.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Your opinions are sooooo valued.... Cheers! ML Re: Micklou's build - take 2 9Jan 14, 2011 8:03 am Little update for anyone who's following... this weekend we descend into the depths of horsehair hell again to complete the strip of the old house (except for existing bathroom). Existing fibro and fake brick sheeting is being removed on Tuesday to give us an asbestos-free site - yay! and the builder and sparkie will be back on Thursday. Front door on it's way..... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Front door with entry deck Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Beautiful old fireplace Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Beautiful old FAKE FIREPLACE exactly where it deserves to be - on its way to the chainsaw pit! I hated it! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The kitchen has been ordered and deposit has been paid. More soon - we are hoping that the next 4 weeks will show heaps of progress! Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20401 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17581 Hi, did you get any money from insurance? if you did, does it match what you've already paid the builders? 3 9565 |