26 January 2014

In the end we have demolished all of the old decks, except for the temporary "new deck". We still need some area to use for a braai. Now we are working on new joists and bearers. It is amazing how much timber is needed.  The back and buttocks don't last, and progress is slow. I must say, I spent some time assisting friends on their projects as well during this week.

We have started to install Fibreboard to seal off the cold wintry wind that we are familiar with. It is intended to seal off the whole hose.

We have also learnt that rainwater is running under the house from the down pipes (spouting), instead of away from it. That will need some drainage pipes installed, but I want to get the framing finished first.

We have been in contact with the Totara decking supplier, and we did manage to buy the remainder to finish the eastern side. That should arrive about Wednesday. Looking at the cost of good timber from other suppliers, I think we will be using treated Pine on the other decks.

Since I have not much progress to report on, i thought to give you some pictures to look at!