buildinggracelands: 11th December

Since my last post, progress has not been all "moving forward". Things have not exactly gone backwards but more in a sideways direction.

The roofers finished cladding the AMP wall (in an interesting colour!) and were just finishing off the flashing against our roof when it became apparent that where the workmen had been treading on the roof, sections were rotted out underneath. It turns out, that the lead flashing used between the buildings has corroded the metal of the roofing underneath it, thus contributing to the water's entering our place. After many phone calls we have decided to replace all the metal on out roof too, in Colourbond which will conveniently match the colour up the AMP wall. We were going to do a patch-up job but the contractor was keen to do our roof, next week, as it means that he can then finish off the AMP properly. So, since it does not hold up our progress by much, although it did mean postponing the craning-up and installation of the solar hot water system yesterday, we decided to go ahead. A new roof - not in the plans but not a bad thing!

On Thursday night there was a huge storm in the night. The whole site was nearly flooded and all the investigations on the roof have opened up more leaks which most efficiently encouraged water to gush in upstairs, fill John's tool box to the rim and leave puddles everywhere.

Meanwhile, Greg, Richo, Regis, John and the new on-site labourer, Ian, worked away all day. Ian has toiled for three days, with his friend David, his computer, and his new buddy from Foxtel, who came to check out reception and antenna positioning. All is now "ready to go".