Cabling in. Colorbond up.

The past few weeks have been so busy - confirming our electrical, cabling and lighting plans, so all the wiring, cabling and conduit could be laid before the roof goes on.  Lots of late nights and deep thought involved.

We followed advice to include more GPOS than we think we'll need.  Easier and cheaper now than later.

This is what has happened over the past week-and-a-half:

>  The electricians cut-in and laid all their conduit and cables;
>  The structured cabling supplier did their part (cabling for data points, antenna, speakers, NBN network etc); and
>  Our good friend Clive installed cables for a security system.

Here's the back wall of the kitchen showing electrical cables.

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Then the Colorbond went on!  We're really happy with the colour we chose - Shale Grey.  We had originally ordered Surfmist (whiter colour), but changed our minds at the last minute!  We're so glad we did - we think Shale Grey suits the size and style of our roof better and works well with the exterior colour scheme we're thinking of.

The ridge capping is still yet to be done, but here's the work-in-progress...

 

 Verandah - outside and one taken from inside (with Macey testing it out).

 

Looking out from the main living area towards alfresco.

Looking in from the alfresco.

 

 Side view.

 View from backyard.

Wide shot taken from corner of backyard (two shots badly joined together).

Roof timbers up

It's been a while since we posted anything, but we've been so busy looking at basins, taps and appliances - and the roof carpenters worked so quickly - we had trouble keeping up!

The roof of our house was one thing we've been a bit anxious about.  We've always loved the look of a pointy roof (our Mullaloo house had one too!) and so Mark, our designer, designed this roof in the style we liked.  He said it wasn't a straightforward roof structure, but that it would make a statement - hmmm, that's what had us worried.

Here's an aerial view of the roof design...

 
And here's the front elevation...

Because the house is only single storey and the roof is so tall, we admit we've been worried about how it would look in reality.  It's so difficult to imagine from a 2D outline!

Well, the roof carpenters have now finished and we are relieved to say that we are happy.  We love the look so far.  Of course it will look different with the colorbond on it, but so far, so good.

Here is how it's looking...

Entertainment room

Main living area.

  Lowered ceiling over kitchen.

 

 Alfresco

   Alfresco to the left and outdoor kitchen to the right.

Outdoor kitchen and rear carport opening.