Week 8: Check out our big deck

This week, construction began on the only 'extension' we have as part of this renovation - the BAD (or big-arse deck, for reasons which will become obvious below). Our block has dual access, and is small, so the deck is also forming the carport. This meant that we had to make it big enough to cover 2 car spaces, and big it is!

The footings and stirrups went in last week, so first thing this week, composite hardwood posts were bolted into the stirrups to form the basis of the deck. One top of these, three 200kg LVLs (laminated veneer lumber) were hand-lifted into place.

Next, the joists were added...

And then some more posts, followed by the lovely spotted gum decking. The finish of the spotted gum was a really pleasant surprise, it looks great. 

Many of the windows also arrived this week, although not yet installed. We've both watched enough 'Grand Designs' to know that window arrival often holds up a build, so it's good to have them ready to go.

Decisions this week? Nothing major! Jobs to do during the coming week are to purchase a rangehood and lock in our manufactured stone order. I also want to go and check out some handles for the kitchen drawers and cupboards, and check for neutral clashes (again), this time for the bathroom (tile, paint and benchtop).

On site this week, hopefully the roof for the deck will be constructed! Stay tuned. Thanks for reading and don't forget to comment! :-)