Week ending 30th June

Here is the weekly update for the work done so far.

From a previous post regarding the solar panel, well, finally, we have our 2nd solar panel installed.

2 solar panels side by side

Alarm has also been fitted off, but what is that hole next to it? Looks like someone poke a wrong hole during the installation process. Anyway the SS is aware of it and will get it patched.

Alarm strobe and.... a hole?

Garage door has been fitted. Selection is Panelmasta Caprice. View is partially blocked by the scaffolds.

Front view of garage door

Garage door opener

As we walked towards the back of the house, we noticed the small antenna sticking out on top of the roof.

TV Antenna

The Alfresco has also been cleaned, the sides have been sealed off with proper wood to cover off the metal beams. The painter has been nice in asking us to choose a colour to paint that piece of wood.

View of Alfresco from the back



Week ending 23 June..... getting close now

There has been a flurry of activities this week with a number of tradies onsite for their respective work.

First up, the carpets have been installed. We were a bit concerned during the selection process of the colour and thickness, but thank God that it turned out to be what we wanted.

Carpets upstairs

We also wanted to carpet the staircase, here is a picture of the staircase with the underlay which we upgraded during the selection process.

Staircase with underlay

And voila, here is the completed staircase with carpet.

Staircase with carpet

Floorboard installed was next in line to install our UTF floorboard. Our selection of floorboard was the Kempas 3 strip timber floor.

Timber floor



View from top of staircase

The spa has finally been installed and tiled. However to our dismay one piece of tile is missing and there is a big hole underneath. According to the tiler, this has to be done to allow access for plumber to connect the pipes. Now any normal person would say why didn't the plumber do his job when the tiler was onsite to avoid this awful hole. And I do wonder how this hole will be patched up? For the spa taps, we elected to stick with the standard that PD supply so we can keep cost down.

Spa fitoff

Spa taps and tap

If you remember from an earlier post about our missing 2nd solar panel, well, the SS has it under control. He has to order the scaffold to be setup again so the installers and put in the 2nd solar panel. Any sane person would think why didn't the solar panel get installed when the scaffolds were still there when bricks were being done? Anyway I'm sure the SS has his own reason.

From the side of the house, the Gas pipe has been dug from the mains and connected ready for the gas meter.

Shower screen fitoff. We elected to stick with what PD supply as standard.

Master Ensuite



One of the ensuite

Mirrors fitoff

Mirror mirror... who is the fairest of all?

Render done to the front porch. Due to the light and glare, the colour of the render didn't come out too good. Will try to take another set of pictures next time.

Front of house

Door handles fitoff.

Noticed an issue where the skirting has come off the plaster. I think the SS has also noticed the same thing as there is a big blue tape.

Garage roofing done with S flashing.



Garage roof

And finally, an updated view of our kitchen.

Kitchen view

Week ending 16 June

This is a short week due to Queen's Birthday holiday.

Finally the ceiling plaster in the garage has been completed.

Inside of garage

This week is mainly painting front, laundry and garage side door and their architraves.



Main entrance door

Painting exterior of garage

And now the piece of resistance. Our grand staircase is being stained. This was the first coat being applied, the painter has reassured me that it will need couple more coats to give it a great finish and colour.




Staircase with the extended landing step



Front view of staircase



Side view of staircase



Week ending 9 June update

Decided to post update on a weekly basis as the house is locked out and we can only get in during the day when someone is onsite.

Tiling is still in progress for the wet areas.

Ensuite tiling

 

The cabinet maker has been onsite and installed the shelvings to WIR's, linen cupboards, galley cupboard and store.

Master bedroom WIR

Store shelves

Walking in the kitchen, the first thing we noticed was the splashback. Our SS has reassured us that the new supplier can make a whole piece of the glass. We selected Antique White USA and was glad that the colour has turned out very well.

Kitchen splashback

Heating and cooling vents have also been installed.

Ceiling vents



Return air outside of bedroom 3

One of the Networker controller provided, we elected to have an additional unit installed upstairs for convenience.

Thermostat controller

Electricians have also been onsite and started on the installation of LED lights, power points, bathroom 3-1 lights, heater and fan units.

Ventair 3-1 in master ensuite

PD standard self sealing exhaust fan



Installation of LED lights

By the end of the week, the plumbers also joined in the action and started fitting off the taps. We really love the tap in the kitchen.

Teknobili tap

Galley sink and tap

WIR completed

Work is progressing at a rapid pace, the WIR shelving has been completed to all rooms, linen, galley cupboard and store. We decided not to have shelving done in the pantry as it's not practical with the PD open shelves. We will have it fitted after handover with individual shelving and drawers. However the cabinet maker still delivered the shelves, fortunately we were onsite that day and told him not to install. After a quick phone call to SS, he got the confirmation and left the panels inside. I wonder if they will get picked up otherwise they are in the way when flooring get done soon.

Master bedroom WIR

Galley cupboards shelves

Store room shelves

Wonky floor

There is a serious issue with our upstairs floor in the Rumpus room, when we walk over it, we can feel a bump, like going up hill. The inspector has also picked it up in his report, below is a picture of the issue. The report has been forwarded to the SS for immediate attention. Our SS said it will be rectified and have sent this to the carpenter to fix.

Wonky floor with more than 10mm high

True to his word, the SS has sent the carpenter on site to fix. First time it was a quick fix, tried to shave off few mm on top and put a heavy load of plaster on top, thinking it will flatten the floor. What is the carpenter thinking?? Being in the trade, he should know that this will never flatten a floor when it has been nailed to the joist.

Anyway, take 2, he has to come out onsite again to properly fix it this time. From the pictures, he has taken the front porch eaves out to get access where it was too high. The end result is a flat floor now.

Eaves out to get access to under the floor

Fixed floor

Thanks to our SS for persisting in sending the carpenter out to get the job done correctly.