Verandah timber detail

The verandah continues to progress with half of the posts and part of the balustrade detail now installed. 

Dad has designed these 'signature' balustrade panels which will be erected above all of the double post footings. Between each of these will then be a lower (handrail height) balustrade with criss-cross detail. 

As I mentioned in a previous post, the old timber and aluminum windows/doors will be replaced with solid timber french doors and windows along the side and front of the house. There will also be a roof over the verandah. 

Here it is again looking towards the west. Can't wait to set up those new cape cod chairs on the verandah once it's done! I can see lots of catch ups with family and friends on this verandah when it's ready to be christened :)

What a beautiful sunset today after the heat!

Here's a closer view of the timber detail. 

Just had to include this last photo... view of the jacaranda and bougainvillea from my backyard. Stunning.