The journey from start to finish to build Avila Granny Flat for one of our clients in Busby, NSW.
Day 1 Earth Works
Day 1 – an exciting start
- Clearing the backyard and mowing the lawn;
- Earthworks commenced
Day 2 Digging stump holes
The stump is the simplest and most familiar footing used for the vertical support and the transfer of building loads to the foundation. Stumps are used to support timber-framed houses for which they are currently the most cost effective.
Three types of materials are commonly used for stumps:
- Timber
- Concrete
- Steel – which is used in this build.
Day 3 Stumps
Stumps must have a concrete or timber footing placed underneath the base of the stump. This is to spread the load transferred to the stump from the building. This support beneath the stump is called a ‘pad’ or ‘soleplate’. Usually concrete stumps are provided with concrete pads poured in situ on the site. Timber stumps are provided with timber soleplates.
Day 4 Joists and Bearers
Day 5 Joists and Frames Arrival
Day 6 Frames Up and Guttering
Day 7 Colorbond Roofing
Build a granny flat in Sydney – milestone:
Colorbond roofing is now in place!
Week 2 Completing Lockup Stage
Week 3 – Week 9
See the progressive photos for Week 3 to 9 from our iBuild Facebook photo album.