Frontal Additions Part II

10 July 2009

Previously, we have just a base deck.

Work has commenced till dusk

Currently, we still have just a base deck.

Quality controller

Halfway through the construction, we stopped and assesed the work. We came to the conclusion that the original design should change. And change we did. We decided to create a platform.

A mound of gravel arrived on one peaceful arvo.

Basically, what we had in mind was to emphasize the entrance with a direct approach. Previously, the intention was to extend the timber deck from Porch to kerb. The thought was axed because we weren't not convinced that too much timber is ideal. Therefore the idea of a 'entry platform' was conceived.

Edge beams

The ingredients: - Concrete, gravel, timber posts, red gum sleepers and a couple of good bolts.

1: Mark out the perimeter of the platform with pegs / chalk / spray paint.

2: Create a slight indentation along the perimeter. Dig a trench if necessary.

3: Level the trench accordingly using sleepers and spirit level.

4: Cut posts as required to achieve suitable height. Stick posts into dug holes (approx 450 crs)

5: Bolt posts to sleepers. Pour mixed concrete into holes.

6: Wait for concrete to set. When formwork is complete, pour in gravel.

This image basically sums up Steps 1 - 6

Halfway there

D did all the platform work by himself. All the diging, levelling, shovelling, filling & mixing.

"so tiring"

The dog & I were just hanging around.