Construction day 133 (Week 53) : 16 August 2023
Happy 1 year anniversary today!
Lots of tradies on site again today, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, air-con guys. Apparently next week is blocked out for floor sanding / polishing / staining, so everyone's trying to get their stuff finished this week. Apparently the wardrobe / mirror guys are running late, and the chandeliers are on back order due to arrive in another couple of weeks. Builder thinks final walkthrough on Tuesday, 29th August, but I think it will be delayed a week or two.
Stone benchtops in yesterday.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
We're a bit worried the feature tile splashback won't go with the stone benchtops, but I think it looks ok. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
Basins in yesterday, taps in today. This small sink is in the main kitchen, to try and avoid having a big pile of dishes where people can see. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
Big sink in the scullery / butler's. Not sure how the dishes will dry without a run-off tray, I guess a towel under them? We have an integrated dishwasher in the main kitchen.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
Ensuite shower is in now. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
Ballustrades are half in now. Proprietary approach from Tru Built, very cost effective. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
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Browse Forums Building A New House  20 Oct 2021 76 QLD Loyal Member Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 85Aug 27, 2023 10:00 am Construction day 141 (Week 54) : 27 August 2023
Floor sanding and polishing is done now, looking great. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Septic irrigation area half done, installer had some delays during the week, but expected to finish by about Wednesday. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ A bunch of small things left to do, including painting touch-ups, external painting (ground floor front of house, plus rear alfresco), some plumbing fixtures / hot water system / dishwasher, rear stairs upper balustrade, etc. Almost done now! 14 Dec 2021 8 Junior Member Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 86Aug 27, 2023 11:33 am Looking fantastic! How exciting to be so close to the end. We are in a pretty similar position again, so I think you've caught up to us  20 Oct 2021 76 QLD Loyal Member Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 87Aug 30, 2023 6:11 pm Construction day 143 (Week 55) : 30 August 2023 All hands on deck to get the house finished. Painter has been onsite again all week. Electrician out today to install the chandeliers. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Tiler out as well doing the kitchen feature tile splashback. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Plumbers have installed the hot water system (water is now running in the house) and septic irrigation area mostly complete now. Carpenters back again to install the bathroom fixtures. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Geotech engineer is coming in the morning to review the slope stability issues as they relate to getting our front yard retaining wall approved, fingers crossed! The specific area is outside the shaded council overlay for slope stability, and the area of retaining greater than 1m high is only about 9m2. Not the end of the world if we can't get it approved, but would look better and be more functional this way. 20 Oct 2021 76 QLD Loyal Member Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 88Sep 05, 2023 8:31 pm Construction day 147 (Week 56) : 4 September 2023 Geotech came out on Thursday, was happy with the proposed front yard retaining, yay! Next steps, wait for his letter to come through, and then get Form 15 (Sunshine Coast Council) from the concrete sleeper company (Durawall). Practical completion walkthrough completed on Monday, independent building inspector also done on same day. A few areas / items outstanding, but no show stoppers. Now waiting for final invoice and occupancy certificate to be sent through. Solar booked in for 18 September, removalists for 25 September. Fingers crossed we can get the final invoice received and paid in time without rescheduling. Front door painted, Dulux NamadjiLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Integrated dishwasher installedLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Integrated dishwasher openLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen finished nowLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen and chandelierLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Front fence delivered today, modern hamptons white picket in PVCLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 20 Oct 2021 76 QLD Loyal Member Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 89Sep 14, 2023 5:25 pm ** Hand Over ** Construction day 152 (Week 57) : 14 September 2023 One year and 28 days after commencement, we have now received the keys, maintenance instructions and a lovely little hamper. Very mixed emotions: worried about finances, glad to be at the 'end' (of the beginning), excited to be moving in. I hope you've all enjoyed the 'build log'! I'll do my best to provide regular updates during 'year 1'. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There were additional costs that had not been telegraphed, such as an additional ~$10K for scaffolding (ouch) and $7K for allowable materials cost increases (seems pretty good). Home insurance purchased, about $3500 p/yr (budget direct). Moving day is booked for Mon 25 Sep. Time to get packing! Fly screens / security screens / window & door adjustments are the main outstanding item, due last week of September. My father and I have begun work on the concrete apron in front of the triple garage, due to be completed on or before move in day. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Septic irrigation area still in progress, will chase the builder for an update. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ NBN installation underway. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 25 Dec 2022 3 New Poster Re: Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast 90Sep 14, 2023 6:38 pm  AFALDT** Hand Over ** Construction day 152 (Week 57) : 14 September 2023 One year and 28 days after commencement, we have now received the keys, maintenance instructions and a lovely little hamper. Very mixed emotions: worried about finances, glad to be at the 'end' (of the beginning), excited to be moving in. I hope you've all enjoyed the 'build log'! I'll do my best to provide regular updates during 'year 1'. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There were additional costs that had not been telegraphed, such as an additional ~$10K for scaffolding (ouch) and $7K for allowable materials cost increases (seems pretty good). Home insurance purchased, about $3500 p/yr (budget direct). Moving day is booked for Mon 25 Sep. Time to get packing! Fly screens / security screens / window & door adjustments are the main outstanding item, due last week of September. My father and I have begun work on the concrete apron in front of the triple garage, due to be completed on or before move in day. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Septic irrigation area still in progress, will chase the builder for an update. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ NBN installation underway. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Congratulations!! If I can offer one piece of unsolicited advice for living in a house on high poles if you structafloor as part of the subfloor. Even if you have cement sheeting in the wet areas, get a top loader for your washing machine. The modern front loaders move clothes up and down which is a direction that joists can't absorb and you end up with cracked grout or vibrations neighbouring rooms as the sheeting tries to move up and down with the change in direction of the force. 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