Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 21Sep 05, 2010 11:25 pm As promised, below are some progress photos: Our slab (not that I'm an expert but it looks GREAT) The start of the frame - photo taken from the back yard showing the slab for the tank and the big landscape job we have ahead of us! We are considering running a huge deck from the alfresco area and out over the building pad. The completed frame Facade photos North side - lots of windows and alfresco area Alfresco looking back through the stacker door into the dining/family/kitchen I am really happy with how it is progressing and can only hope the build keeps the same speed! Our SS telephoned late last week to introduce himself. The schedule for next week includes the guttering and roof (can't wait to see our surfmist roof!!). Week after that (weather permitting of course so I am crossing my fingers for sunny spring days) the brickies should start And now, as requested, are our internal selections: Top tile - wall tiles in bathroom Darker tile on left - floor tile in bathroom (we also have a similar tile running up the ensuite shower wall as a feature tile) Smaller tile (c-stone) 20mm ice snow bench top with waterfall edges Left polytec sample - Underbench cupboards kitchen - colour is Moss Grey Right laminex sample - overhead cupboards kitchen - colour is polar white Middle tile - polished floor tile (in 600 x 600 size) Carpet - Victoria cable cord Kitchen splash back - 300 x 600 polished tile in off white (not in photo) Hope you all enjoy! Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones - Progress PHOTOS 22Sep 05, 2010 11:27 pm . Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 23Sep 05, 2010 11:28 pm I'm trying to work out how to update the subject section - If anyone can give me a heads up that would be great! TIA Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 24Sep 06, 2010 11:05 pm bon I'm trying to work out how to update the subject section - If anyone can give me a heads up that would be great! TIA Haha, thats what im trying to figure out too Steel frame!!! termite area? looks great anyway. Were your site costs crazy being on the side of the hill? Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 25Sep 06, 2010 11:08 pm Hi Bricko Our builder do steel frame as standard. The promo is all about termites but all other builders are still using wood here so Our site costs were hefty although at this stage I'm more concerned about the landscaping costs! It looks much worse IRL than on paper Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 26Sep 06, 2010 11:11 pm Well they will have some issues eating steel landscaping is going to be a working progress for me i think. costs can really get out of hand here Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 27Sep 06, 2010 11:19 pm bicko123 Well they will have some issues eating steel landscaping is going to be a working progress for me i think. costs can really get out of hand here HAH Landscaping is scary Maybe we could just do a big water slide or flying fox from the alfresco area Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 28Sep 06, 2010 11:31 pm Water slide would be awesome. or a big rope swing Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 29Sep 06, 2010 11:39 pm Can I vote for the water slide Looking great Bon and I love your plan. You going to have a great view too WOW Where abouts are you ???? Cant wait to see more pics Cheers Janet Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 30Sep 07, 2010 8:04 pm bon I'm trying to work out how to update the subject section - If anyone can give me a heads up that would be great! TIA Edit the subject on the very first post.! Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 32Sep 09, 2010 8:15 am Jennie_ Handover tomorrow, yay!! Jen Congrats, hope all goes well. Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 33Sep 14, 2010 12:24 am Jennie_ Handover tomorrow, yay!! Jen Oh wow!! I missed this. I am having trouble looking at your photos Jen but congrats on the move and good luck with all the unpacking and work to come Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 34Sep 14, 2010 12:26 am Dexterredcat Can I vote for the water slide Looking great Bon and I love your plan. You going to have a great view too WOW Where abouts are you ???? Cant wait to see more pics Cheers Janet Hi Janet I'll take note of your vote - thanks I'm in the Hunter. It's starting to warm up and thankfully no rain the last few days. More pics to come! YAY - they are moving along nice and quick now Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 35Sep 14, 2010 12:27 am woodduck bon I'm trying to work out how to update the subject section - If anyone can give me a heads up that would be great! TIA Edit the subject on the very first post.! Thanks Steve - I'm about to give it a shot - wish me luck Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 36Sep 14, 2010 12:43 am Hi All Well we have started bricking and the roof is scheduled to be put up on Wednesday. I am super happy with our colour choices so far so I hope that continues. I have just transferred all my files to a new computer and can't figure out how to resize photos so sorry but they'll have to wait for another day : ( I hope everyone else is progressing too! Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones 37Sep 14, 2010 8:17 pm Well ... as promised here are some further progress photos: 7 September - gutter and fascia 9 September - bricking starts Our bricks are Austral "Brampton" - in the Whitsundays range. I an super happy with how they are turning out! They have now completed the northern wall, the alfresco area and almost done on the back (east) side. The brickies expect to be finished next week. Tomorrow (if this rain holds off) we will get our beautiful surfmist roof - fingers crossed! Bon Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones - We have BRICKS! 38Sep 14, 2010 8:50 pm Looking great Bon. i like the colour is the alfresco beam steel too? Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones - We have BRICKS! 39Sep 14, 2010 10:52 pm bicko123 Looking great Bon. i like the colour is the alfresco beam steel too? Keep the pics coming, looks good. The Alfresco post gets bricked in. Building The Chesterfield Grande with McDonald Jones https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33587 Re: Bon's Monte Carlo with McD Jones - We have BRICKS! 40Sep 15, 2010 11:28 pm bicko123 Looking great Bon. i like the colour is the alfresco beam steel too? What Steve said - all gets bricked in as follows (excuse the dog): Well today they started our roof and continued on with the bricks I love my roof. The facade bricks are now well on the way and look great . The northern and eastern walls are pretty much complete. They also started running the electrical cables. Below are some pics: Facade Northern side Eastern side including roof Southern side Alfresco Northern side showing roof Anticon blanket I'm hoping that the roof gets finished tomorrow. Apparently there was an issue with the roofers getting power (electricity) so they came and went before lunch. All the other tradies seem to have brought generators with them so I'm a bit confused? Any ideas? Really happy with the progress so far! Building the Monte Carlo with McD Jones View my building thread @ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37255 Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. 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