The Studio Build Continues

The tarp goes over the ply ceiling and the carpenters can finally work undercover from the rain.

The windows go in: larger windows facing north, smaller ones on the south and east sides. These and the double doors were all sourced from The Shed, the second hand building material suppliers in Orange. They are not necessarily much cheaper but they do add charm to tie in with our 120 yr old weatherboard house.

Hardiplank cladding, a less expensive option than timber cladding. It comes with a timber grain, so no one is the wiser, once its all painted.

I was after exposed rafters, rather than a flat ceiling. I like the sense of space it achieves and the interesting architectural qualities. Not having a ceiling cavity then meant issues for heating and cooling. Two types of insulation were used in the roof, under the iron: foilboard and air cell. These new products, plus windows that can open in the gable ends to allow cross ventilation will help maintain the temperature enormously.