"Minafon" - Week 3, Wednesday

Another day of progress and development! Today the bearers for the deck have been installed - they are massive hardwood bearers (ironbark!!) - the deck is not going to be in any danger of collapse that's for sure. They were working on the front porch posts etc this afternoon as well as the window framing and lots more framing work.

Got a call from Graham the joiner this afternoon wanting us to go over and have a look at the front door. It was designed to have louvres in the side of the frame but Graham thought that there was too little space for them to fit. We had a look and decided that we'll just have a glass panel on the side instead of the louvres. He has started on all the doors (French and sliding) for the bed/eating/media rooms opening onto the deck - they are absolutely beautiful - can't wait to see them in place. He said Steve is "putting the pressure on" for them to be ready next week so we shouldn't have long to wait. Great being able to work with such terrific local craftsmen.

beautiful iron bark bearers (from Wondai Mill)  - the deck is definitely not "under-engineered" !!!