Another sign that we are getting closer to the end of the construction and the start of countless more weekends at Bunnings! Maybe I should get some Wesfarmers shares....
So now the following is left
1. Roof insulation
2. Paving
3. Power meter
4. Gas meter (looks likely for next week as Alinta claimed the toilet was in the way)
5. Site clean
6. House clean
7. Flyscreens
8. Glass splashback
9. Stormwater piping to soakwells
Friday, January 15, 2010
Electrical finals Day 4
Day 4 and the sparkie is still going strong. He finished the fuse box yesterday and today he has done all he can until the meter is installed. He expects it to be done on Monday then he will do all the checks on the circuits. All the external powerpoints are now installed including the one for the gas boost that was missed initially. The only complaint is that the light in the porchwas not drilled over the hole made for the wire initially so there is now a hole next to the light. This will need to be patched up before handover. The downlights are installed along with some of the R80 lights. Sure hope he installs the rest of them!!
I think the SS has been doing some preparation for the site clean as the temporary doors have not been removed. Also the spare tiles are now stacked next to the spare bricks. Some solid bricks have been moved to the garage - not sure what this is for? The broken window has also been repaired. Maybe when it was cracked more than just the bullet hole, that made they move to replace it.
I also emailed our CC to let her know about the roller catches installed on the WIR doors. This should be passage set door handles (ie with handles that turn on both sides of the door). Apparantly she is away until next week.
I think the SS has been doing some preparation for the site clean as the temporary doors have not been removed. Also the spare tiles are now stacked next to the spare bricks. Some solid bricks have been moved to the garage - not sure what this is for? The broken window has also been repaired. Maybe when it was cracked more than just the bullet hole, that made they move to replace it.
I also emailed our CC to let her know about the roller catches installed on the WIR doors. This should be passage set door handles (ie with handles that turn on both sides of the door). Apparantly she is away until next week.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Electrical finals Day 3
Floor heating controller
Fuse box
Front outside lights
Front with lights
Additional wire for the front fence power outlet?Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Electrical finals Day 2; Plumbling finals
Well day 2 of the electrical finals and there is so much to show for it. They have started screwing the powerpoints into the wall and have started on the lights. We have also delivered our lights for them to install. The oyster lights look small now that they are installed. Looks like they have another day or so to go before they finish. Actually no, they have a bit more as they have not started on the termination of the fuse box; maybe they are waiting for the power meter to be installed by Western Power.
The sparkies actually took notice of the dimensions on the plan for the lights and were even apologising for not being able to put them exactly in the right spot!!!
The plumber has also come and done his job. The powder room basin is now installed. Both toilets are also in along with all the basin plumbing. All the taps and shower heads are also installed. They have rebooked Alinta to put the meter in. They can only come in 5 days so it will be at least the end of next week before the gas plumbing is completed. They also need the gas boost unit to be delivered.
The showers look great along with the taps. The vanity basins also have a chrome pop up plug!
Looking forward to seeing the front outside lights!
Double towel rails in the bathroom
Rangehood/hotplate and oven
Laundry
Shower
Bath and vanity
Toilet
Powder basin
Study lights
Meals light
Outside lights
Garage lights
Front sensor
Kitchen
Kitchen oyster and downlights
Oyster lights
Powerpoints Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Electrical finals - Day 1
The builder has gone from first gear to third gear this week. Appliances have been delivered and the oven has been installed. The hot plate and rangehood are delivered but still in their box. The sparky has installed most of the faceplates. Some errors are
1. 6 switch faceplate not installed for the dining room
2. Bathroom does not have a separate switch for the vanity downlight
Bec likes the fancy 3 way switch for the front sensor. It has a sensor, off and on position. The data points are also terminated. They did find the one in the study but did make a mess finding it. I wonder when they will ask for the lights that we supply?
Saw our SS at the house today. He was there to check up on a problem with the tile between the pantry and appliance cupboard. I made an executive decision to not have the tile installed. So the SS will just replaster so that we can paint over. So hopefully the tiler was back to finish the tiling in the kitchen.
The fence was also finished by Graham from Jim's Fencing. He did install the post as requested and this looks great. He also finished off the job nicely by capping the posts!
Looking forward to more work tomorrow.
Entry
Library door with handle
Linen cupboards with door handles
Data (x4) and phone point (x2) in the study
Power and TV point
Kitchen data and power
Bathroom with shower screen and mirror
Ensutie with towel rail
Ensutie shower screen
Oven
Front section of side fence with shade sail pole
1. 6 switch faceplate not installed for the dining room
2. Bathroom does not have a separate switch for the vanity downlight
Bec likes the fancy 3 way switch for the front sensor. It has a sensor, off and on position. The data points are also terminated. They did find the one in the study but did make a mess finding it. I wonder when they will ask for the lights that we supply?
Saw our SS at the house today. He was there to check up on a problem with the tile between the pantry and appliance cupboard. I made an executive decision to not have the tile installed. So the SS will just replaster so that we can paint over. So hopefully the tiler was back to finish the tiling in the kitchen.
The fence was also finished by Graham from Jim's Fencing. He did install the post as requested and this looks great. He also finished off the job nicely by capping the posts!
Looking forward to more work tomorrow.
Entry
Library door with handle
Linen cupboards with door handles
Data (x4) and phone point (x2) in the study
Power and TV pointLiving room data, power and TV
Kitchen data and power
Bathroom with shower screen and mirror
Ensutie with towel rail
Ensutie shower screen
Oven
Front section of side fence with shade sail poleMonday, January 11, 2010
Fence started
Jim's Fencing started the removal and replacement of the side fence. They got all the fence done from the garage to the back fence. This included the removal of an old footing that can be seen i the second photo. They will come back and finish tomorrow from the garage forward including the shade sail pole.
On the house front, it appears that nothing was done today however the fencing guys told us that they came and did the shower screens and mirrors. We could just make it out through the cathedral glass. Really missing not be able to get inside the house. Also sent off an email to our CC today regarding the hand towel rail but did not get a response. Hopefully she replies back tomorrow.
On the house front, it appears that nothing was done today however the fencing guys told us that they came and did the shower screens and mirrors. We could just make it out through the cathedral glass. Really missing not be able to get inside the house. Also sent off an email to our CC today regarding the hand towel rail but did not get a response. Hopefully she replies back tomorrow.
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