Week 6 - Whoa, we're half way there.... 4 September 2023

I don't think Bon Jovi was singing about a home renovation, but you Gen X'ers should get Nicci's title reference.  

First, we kind of have a roof.  The insulation is now in place instead of asbestos, so that's a good thing.  And with all this cold, crazy, Cape Town rain, besides one foot of a worker through the ceiling, and it taking three times as long as quoted, we are making headway.  

Next, the inside crew keep pumping out the finishes with skimming, skirtings, crown molding, new 2.4m internal doors, ceiling base coats, custom made molded cement double basin, rebuilding outside stairs (so Michelle won't trip and fall) and getting the foundation ready for the hot tub.  And finally, another crew has completed the awesome braai area that is above the house, complete with new pavers and a brand new roof.  To celebrate half way, we had a team braai and played Bon Jovi for all the South Africans...who looked at Nicci like she was crazy :)


     

   

   

  

  

   

 






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