16. Fixing the external cladding

The first starter row


 

15. Installing the windows

Windows at the rear.
Front Studio window.
Rumpus room windows.
Front studio window 

14. Putting up the sisilation

 

13. Laying The Roof - Front Half

Verandah roof now laid, looking at the insulation
Closeup of Verandah roof
The rear roof and insulation.
Starting to lay the front half of the roof. 

12. Verandah Decking and Battens

Looking out at the new decking.


Verandah roofing is now ready for the colourbond sheeting. 

11. Laying the roof - For the back half

 

10. Installing the Gutters.

The rear gutter and fascia.


The front gutter brackets. 

9. Building the Verandah

Here's the front verandah frame going up.

8. Working on the roof trusses

Up on the roof, fixing the steel battens on.

My "supervisor" watching me...

7. Putting up the frames

Fixing up the frame.
Most of the frames are up with temporary bracing holding it it together.
Looking inside at the frames that have just been put up.















Looking at the front view.






















Here is one of many bolts that go from the bearers up to the bottom plate for the frames. The cyclone rods screw into here and go up to the top plate of the frames.














Drilling holes for the 12mm cyclone rods that help secure the top of the frame to the bearers.

The metal straps also help secure the frames together.