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Created by McHenry McHenry  > 9 months ago, 7 Nov 2013
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thePup
thePup

13831 posts

10 Apr 2014 6:59am
Love those SA style stone inserts in the walls champion , they look the shizz big time - doing a sweet job it's going to look magnificent
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

10 Apr 2014 9:01am
See you on the Block next series,its come along way well done.
Tux
Tux

Tux

VIC

3829 posts

10 Apr 2014 9:26am
Looking the goods bro...
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

10 Apr 2014 9:55am
Some nice pointing on the stonework McHenry - did you do that yourself? Looks top notch - keep up the good work.
ockanui
ockanui

VIC

1319 posts

10 Apr 2014 12:05pm
That looks like it will a very nice home....good job , having just sold my home that has been work in progress for a number of years and completed in time for the auction board to stand proud, then about to buy another and do it all again, must have rocks in my head.. either that, or its the onset of dementia as I have forgotten the pain and indeed the pleasure in finishing, at least as being the builder... the client is taken out of the equation so the building project is made 100% easier...
thePup
thePup

13831 posts

10 Apr 2014 10:13am
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ockanui said..

That looks like it will a very nice home....good job , having just sold my home that has been work in progress for a number of years and completed in time for the auction board to stand proud, then about to buy another and do it all again, must have rocks in my head.. either that, or its the onset of dementia as I have forgotten the pain and indeed the pleasure in finishing, at least as being the builder... the client is taken out of the equation so the building project is made 100% easier...


You did transfer all that wicked artwork of yours into the newie though didn't you MJ PS: good to see you back in here brother
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

10 Apr 2014 10:15am
Great stuff McHenry. Lots of work in that .
McHenry
McHenry

SA

1739 posts

10 Apr 2014 1:50pm
Thanks guys, It has been hard work but will be worth it in the end. I'm going to try and get out for a paddle on the Astro next weekend. The family is over from Melbourne and I won't be working on the house. Will sneak away for a sunrise surf.
chrispy
chrispy

WA

9675 posts

10 Apr 2014 2:05pm
That looks sensational mchenry
laceys lane
laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

10 Apr 2014 5:09pm
i've seen some dodgy building in my time












































































and this isn't one of them - nice work
weiry
weiry

QLD

5396 posts

10 Apr 2014 8:25pm
i start my holidays next week and what do you think I'm doing external cladding and plastering yippie

just finish staining these doors and about to have my first beer

ok maybe fourth







thePup
thePup

13831 posts

10 Apr 2014 6:36pm
oooooooh geez if I was up there I'd help ya smash it in a day or so - that's the only way with that shizz , get it done toot sweet & nail it brother ...... good luck mate nice doors too
weiry
weiry

QLD

5396 posts

10 Apr 2014 8:53pm
those openings are going to be handmade timber louvers also by yours truly pup
thePup
thePup

13831 posts

10 Apr 2014 6:59pm
She's got you by the short & curlies hasn't she
MickPC
MickPC

8266 posts

10 Apr 2014 7:07pm
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McHenry said..

Renovations are breaking me. Working 60 hour work weeks plus Saturday and Sunday on the house every week. Haven't been on a board or a bike for 6 weeks. All demolition done, footings to be poured monday, wall framing in the next fortnight, trusses in 3 weeks, roof sheets hopefully before Christmas. Also living with the ladies parents, it has its moments.

Sorry boys, need to let it out.


My heart goes out to ya mate, I know how it feels. I did my own wall/floor tiling & painting on the last build, hammered me. Not to mention retaining walls, fences, gardens, it never ends lol....but your place is coming up great & you do really appreciate it in the end...well done
McHenry
McHenry

SA

1739 posts

11 Aug 2014 9:01am
Alright boys,

Well I oficially slept in the house for the first time this weekend. I must say other than the two dogs beside me and in front of us who just bark constantly all day it was pretty nice. Managed to get a few snaps for you guys.



















Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

11 Aug 2014 10:07am
WOW that is so nice McHenry
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

11 Aug 2014 8:14am
Great job McHenry. That's is very very nice.
MickPC
MickPC

8266 posts

11 Aug 2014 8:17am
Lap of luxury mate, looks great
McHenry
McHenry

SA

1739 posts

11 Aug 2014 11:10am
Thanks guys, 11 months to the day it took from the first blow. Have to do verandah, shed and landscaping now.
AndyrooMac
AndyrooMac

TAS

1925 posts

11 Aug 2014 1:09pm


Looks great dude!!!

I have soooooo much to do on mine, fortunately my wife is in as little a rush as me
Horto11
Horto11

202 posts

11 Aug 2014 12:21pm
Wow that looks amazing, tiles in the bathroom look pretty schmick
jasdeking
jasdeking

QLD

1820 posts

11 Aug 2014 3:12pm
looks unreal mate .... well done... but where are the surfboards ? cmon show us the shed
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

11 Aug 2014 3:20pm
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McHenry said..
Have to do verandah, shed and landscaping now.


@ Jas
Ted the Kiwi
Ted the Kiwi

NSW

14256 posts

12 Aug 2014 6:31am
McHenry you should be one mighty proud man - that is a sensational effort. I am sure all the hard slog is now worth it. Time to get that you board out and get some leisure time back - you deserve it.


McHenry
McHenry

SA

1739 posts

12 Aug 2014 8:09am
Thanks guys,

Jas here is the original shed.



vanders1
vanders1

QLD

3809 posts

12 Aug 2014 9:43am
Mate that looks awesome, something to be very proud of and a credit to you & the mrs.

I'll be down your way in the coming months so it'd be great to catch up if time allows.
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