Week 20: Still progressing nicely

Sorry about the break in photoblogging on house progress this will be resumed again in a week or so. The Moss Bros team continue to beaver away and I understand progress is good.

Plasterboarding (Gib Board to kiwis) has followed the insulation and now it's all the fine detail to start. Painter has been up painting the outside of the house - I know 'cos he rang to check the colours. I'm working on the internal decoration scheme now which I am sure will be needed very soon.

Good progress on the garden too. Jamie Reid has put together a fantastic plan for us which is now subject to a reality check of pricing! And, building consent has been applied for a shining red heritage barn.

So, despite no photos this week the work continues at a pace and the house build team are working towards the handover at the end of October 2007. A spring move!

Week 19: Wrapped up and locked down

Progress in the last two weeks has been great in spite of the awful weather we've been having. We've not got doors, insulation, electric wiring, skylight (on the back), more fancy joinery on the front. Oh yes, mustn't forget the solar panels and plumbing!

Hmm, me thinks this is not the front door I ordered!

Week 18: no report

The house has been locked down and we've been locked out so no report this week. It was too cold and wet to just admire the view. Hopefully more news next week.

Week 17: still exposed

It's been foul weather again in the last week which is still getting into the house through the door openings. Doors are arriving though (well two on the front) which make a big difference so pressure is on to get the house locked down and water tight.

At last the turrets have their roofs that brings another perspective to the symmetry of the house. Hopefully the bull nose veranda roofs will be on in the coming week which will also make a big difference.

Working on this site is not for the fainthearted!

Week 16: windows at last

Most of the windows have been installed this week and hopefully the doors will come soon. It's really transformed the outside already. More importantly I think it's going to transform the temperature for Chris and the team to be working on site as they face the bitter winds of winter.

Same weekly view but with windows

First fix in action

Views to the back through the new windows

The back door, well not quite but some windows though!

Week 15: more verandas

More fiddly bits this week. Verandas to the side and front with more base boards. Weather boards now almost complete and whispering that the windows are due imminently!

Check out the mud. Luckily the drains were back filled in the nick of time.

Week 14: working on more detail

It's been a bit chillier and windier for the boys up on site this week but they continue to make good progress. Front veranda frame up, complete with bullnose roof profile. Base boards installed under decking, weatherboard and decorative soffits under the roof all represent steady progress on this four day week. Drainage has also been installed which has made a lovely mess of the site (please, please hope it doesn't rain before they fill the trenches back in!).

The benchmark view of the front of the house.

Close up on the front veranda - look for base boards, weatherboard and soffits on the roof line!

Close up on the front entrance, complete with weatherboard

Yes, the drains!