GoodWood Solutions - Construction Diary of a Project

Construction Diary

This section contains a live diary of one of our current construction projects. It is updated 4 times a week with the latest photographs and a description of progress.

This project is underway in Co. Cork where we are constructing a two storey home with a tower feature.

The photographs are shown in reverse order (i.e. most recent first).

Sorting the Logs Click to Enlarge	The GoodWood team sort the logs as we open each bale. The logs are clearly labelled on the end of each log to facilitate sorting and selection.
Preparing the Layout Click to Enlarge	The log bales are laid out according to our site plan to ensure that the bales are easily available when required.
Declan checks the Delivery Click to Enlarge	Declan inspects the log bales and verifies the complete delivery.
Unloading the Logs Click to Enlarge	The teleporter unloads the log bales and lays them around the site area for easy access.
Inspecting the Trailer Click to Enlarge	The logs and timber parts have arrived and are inspected during the unloading process.
Site View Click to Enlarge	A view of the site before the logs arrive.
Up on the Rafters Click to Enlarge	A view from above after a rain shower showing the ridge beam, rafters and trusses.
Inside the Living Room Click to Enlarge	The decorative trusses and rafters are in place and show what will be visible inside the house after the roof is completed.
Living Room Interior Click to Enlarge	A view from inside the living room with the log walls and the exposed beams in place.
Above the Living Area Click to Enlarge	This view shows the house from above after the ground floor logs are put in place.
Rear Bay Window Click to Enlarge	The Bay Window area at the back of the house shows the bright interior and good use of light in this design.
Rear View Click to Enlarge	Work on the roof continues.
Rear Bedroom View Click to Enlarge	The roof area has been covered and battened awaiting the roof tiles.
Front view of the right side Click to Enlarge	The main entrance and upstairs balcony show the attractive design of the home.
Rear View Click to Enlarge	This view of the back of the house shows the rear veranda area, the main ridge beams and rafters.
Front View of the left side Click to Enlarge	The snow melts off the rafters and shows the excellent quality of the timber in the structure.
Side View Click to Enlarge	The side gables are complete and one of the ridge beams are in place.
Snowy Rafters Click to Enlarge	A light fall of snow rests on the rafters as the roof structure gets underway.
Site View during Construction Click to Enlarge	A view from the entrance showing the scale of the house after the log construction has completed.
Flying Trusses Click to Enlarge	The massive decorative trusses are lifted into place above the living area by the crane.
Flying Ridge Beams Click to Enlarge	The crane lifts the laminated ridge beams and the team fits them into place.
Front Exterior Click to Enlarge	Most of the logs are in place now and temporary supports are used until the main ridge beams are loaded into place.
Laying the Logs Click to Enlarge	The base logs are laid in place above the Radon Barrier and on top of the foundations.
Log Garage Click to Enlarge	The roof is nearly complete on the garage and one of the GoodWood Solutions' vans checks it for size!
Roofing the Garage Click to Enlarge	The Log Garage has been given a protective undercoat and the roof slating has begun.
Log Garage Walls Click to Enlarge	The Log Garage walls are complete.
Preparing the Trusses Click to Enlarge	The decorative trusses for the living area were prepared on the ground before being lifted into place by the crane.
View of the Logs Click to Enlarge	The pencil gives an idea of the scale of these Vertically Laminated 134mm Logs. The logs weigh about 11kg per metre and are the heaviest we carry without the use of a crane.

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