It's been raining a lot in Sydney the past few weeks and we've been concerned about the massive soaking the house has been getting since there's no roof. Anyway to our surprise they have finished all the first floor gutters, fascia and roof tiles. Just as well, the rain just hasn't stopped. The ground floor still doesn't have any roof tiles but at least the main part of the building is covered. Most of the first floor hebel panels have been installed.
Picture of the back of the house. The garage, rumpus and outdoor room don't have roof tiles yet. I forgot to take a picture from the front, so this is the only external photo I have for now.
The roof tiles we chose, Boral French Terracotta (unglazed) in Eclipse colour.
The front door frame
Sarking on the first floor. This should keep most of the dust and dirt out of the roof and allow us to use some of the space for storage.
The first floor is pretty dry considering the rain we've had prior to the roof installation
Some misguided screws which should be holding the yellow tongue boards down. This will need to be fixed otherwise we'll have creaking floors.
Some hebel in the garage not sure how much more will be needed to finish the walls, but I'll ask if we can keep any left overs.
Portico complete
The absence of a roof makes the home's foundation vulnerable to damages brought by harsh weather conditions. Good thing that the main part of the building is covered. How has the construction of the roof progressed? After looking at the pictures here, I’m pretty sure a lot of developments have taken place.
ReplyDelete[Alison Mckenzie]
Roof if complete on the ground floor now, I’ve just been too busy to update blog, I'll have more photos very soon.
DeleteThe one thing that sets it apart from most roofing materials is that terra-cotta roof tiles are fire-resistant. Also, due to their density and shape, terra-cotta roof tiles provide a greater layer of insulation compared to other types of roofing. Furthermore, terra-cotta roofing lasts two or three times longer than traditional asphalt or wood shingle roofing.
ReplyDelete~ Sierra Nordgren
It must be a hard time for the roofers to work on the roof when it’s soaked and wet; plus, there’s the cold weather. You’ve chosen the good kind of roof tiles. Terracotta roof tiles are made from natural clay, so sturdiness of the roof shouldn’t be a problem. Anyway, I’d like to see the final outcome of your house. I’m sure it’s gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLenore Lung