So no major external changes this week except for the pillar out front that was put in to support the portico. The electrical wiring and data cabling as been done and the solar panels fitted on the roof for our solar boosted gas hot water cylinder - very tree hugger stuff that we had to do as per the rules of the golf estate. This week should see the insulation and gyproc commencing and I think doors as well.
Pillar supporting Portico is the change -we are now debating leaving as is instead of plastering it.
They also sealed under the eaves - not a dramatic week but a lot of detail done.
And the pillar finally gone!
An inside shot. Part of aircon ducting visible top left.
How the actual pillarless roof stays up - may not look it on photo but quite a serious metal brace.
Electrical cabling through to garage
Part of the data cabling - although we will run wi-fi network in house we still have 6 hard data points in bedrooms, studies and for the TVs - no aerials or dishes allowed here - all TV will be via Fibre Optic.
Extraction point for aircon. In summer, Wilton gets really hot. Even with the reflective sarking and maximum thickness insulation in walls and ceiling, aircon is a must. Sydney's humidity while it may be less here further from the city is still for us as ex-Capetonians unbearable without it. Durbanites wouldn't find it as bad I guess. Brisbane and really the whole of Queensland would be more to what they are used to. Melbourne by all reports is more akin to Cape Town weather as it shares the same Mediterranean climate whereas Sydney's is Oceanic. On the plus side - and it really is a plus - we very rarely have any strong wind here which is heaven! C u next week.
Pillar supporting Portico is the change -we are now debating leaving as is instead of plastering it.
They also sealed under the eaves - not a dramatic week but a lot of detail done.
And the pillar finally gone!
An inside shot. Part of aircon ducting visible top left.
How the actual pillarless roof stays up - may not look it on photo but quite a serious metal brace.
Electrical cabling through to garage
Part of the data cabling - although we will run wi-fi network in house we still have 6 hard data points in bedrooms, studies and for the TVs - no aerials or dishes allowed here - all TV will be via Fibre Optic.
Extraction point for aircon. In summer, Wilton gets really hot. Even with the reflective sarking and maximum thickness insulation in walls and ceiling, aircon is a must. Sydney's humidity while it may be less here further from the city is still for us as ex-Capetonians unbearable without it. Durbanites wouldn't find it as bad I guess. Brisbane and really the whole of Queensland would be more to what they are used to. Melbourne by all reports is more akin to Cape Town weather as it shares the same Mediterranean climate whereas Sydney's is Oceanic. On the plus side - and it really is a plus - we very rarely have any strong wind here which is heaven! C u next week.
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