Where is my 2nd Solar Panel?

Went on site for one last check before plastering start next week. Appointment made with SS to be onsite on Tuesday morning to discuss fixing the defects identified earlier.

While the scaffolding was still there I made the climb up the ladder to inspect the roof. Looks like the tradesmen had come back to finish the roof tiles as they are now positioned and cemented properly. However noticed that they didn't cut the valley cleanly with the bit of metal sticking out. Will mention to SS to get it fixed.



Roof valley to be trimmed properly

On the other side of the roof, the solar panel has been installed. But there's only 1? Floor plan mention 2 panels to be installed. Onother note to mention to SS.



Only 1 solar panel

Insulation done

Drop by the site today and noticed that part of the bricks have been cleaned. With the scaffold still in place, it was easier to clean the bricks for upstairs. As well the bricks at the Alfresco has been cleaned. It does look much better now, we do really like the brick colour too.

Cleaned bricks at Alresco

Another view from sliding door at Alfresco

Inside, there were deliveries of insulation for the walls and ceiling.




Bags of insulation materials

While we were on site, the tradie was still busy installing to the insulation materials to the walls that are outside facing. He mentioned that for the ceiling, he will leave the materials on the roof, after installatin of the ceiling plaster, they will come back to finish off the installation.

Insulation in living room

Close up of the insulation

 

 

Renderrrrrr

It has been non stop activities on site.

The front porch has been rendered, bringing a different dimention to the look of the house already.

Front porch rendered

View from the top of the render portion of front porch

As we looked up we noticed that the eaves have been completed. On closer look it does look neat, carpenter has done a great job.

Inside, the carpenter has also started to fix some of the defects. In addition the frame for the bathtub in the master ensuite has been built.

Eaves to front of the house

 

Closer look of the eaves

 

Bricks 100% completed

Finally all brick work has been completed. From our observation it does look great, I hope after the acid wash it will be even brighter. Can't wait to see it.

With the scaffolding around it has been difficult to navigate around the house and take good pictures.

Front of house

Garage view

 

 

I have also received the inspection report from the independant inspector and forwarded to our SS for action.  SS promised he will get them fixed prior to plastering next week. I also want confirmation from SS that the identified defects from PD QA will also be fixed.

 

 

Inspection time........

Got a call from SS that plastering will be starting the following week and to get my independent inspection done asap so that he has time to fix any defects.

Met the inspector from New Home Inspections and gone through the first report (frame) to ensure what was highlighed as defects have been fixed.

Of the 6 items listed, only 1 has not been done and the inspector said he will mention it in the next report.

As we walked through the house, I noticed numerous red paint across some frames, some has been identified others not. These red paint was marked by PD QA people to identify defects. The inspector then explained to me what they meant. My inspector is not allowed to mark anything on the frame otherwise it may be confusing to whoever is going to fix them. From what I noticed, the defects were:

• Bowed frames
• Frames not plumb
• Missing nogging
• Frames not level
• Frames not nailed in properly

I was a bit disappointed to see these red paints as it meant the framing guys didn't pay close attention to their jobs. I suppose framing guys think there will be inspection anyway which they have to come back to fix the defects.

Bowed frame

Another not plumb frame

As we walked upstairs we noticed 4 X's on the floor and as we walked over them it was obvious that the floor was not level. It was raised a fair bit and will require some work to level it.

Raised floor

Something to do with plumbing

Missing sarking and nogging

Inspection report when received will be passed on to the SS for urgent action before plastering.

A nice present

While the brick layers continued on their work for the upstairs,  other tradies have been inside and completed the shower bases to the ensuites.

We were surprised when looking at the shower bases that they have installed the latest design of drainage compared to the traditional round drain in the centre. When we initially enquired about this design we were told these were considered an upgrade. To keep cost down, we decided to stick with the traditional hole in the middle, so what we have now is a big bonus :-) Thanks PD!!!

Shower base to master ensuite

Shower base to one of the ensuite

Heating and cooling has also been completed. The pipes are sticking down and I had to check that each one is done at the right position.

The Brivis unit has been installed in the roof above the master bedroom, I hope it will not be noisy when in use.

Heating & cooling duct

Ducts in the roof

 

After Easter holidays

It's Easter holidays and the brick layers are enjoying a few days rest.

We visited the site on Tuesday and noticed that some external doors have been delivered. A temporary front door has been installed as shown below.

Temporary front doors

Walking inside the house, I noticed that the laundry door has been installed, the real one... we chose a clear glazed door to reduce cost, will put a stick on frosting if required.

Laundry door

There were also sliding doors delivered, the theatre one has been setup as well as the study/guest ensuite. The carpenter didn't fit upstairs yet.....

Sliding door to Theatre