Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - starting to take sh 21Jan 24, 2012 9:18 pm Happy to report that there has been heaps of progress over the last couple of weeks with the upper floor roof and walls going up, as well some some of the lower level as well. Of particular interest has been the installation of the Hebel panels - looks like its a pretty speedy job as opposed to laying conventional brick veneer. Was hoping to see the remainder of the lower floor roofing up this week but I reckon this newcastle rain might have put a stop to it this week. Here are some pics of the latest progress: http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/jillnglynn/DSC01302.jpg http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/jillnglynn/DSC01305.jpg http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/jillnglynn/DSC01308.jpg http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/jillnglynn/DSC01309.jpg http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/jillnglynn/DSC01314.jpg http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/jillnglynn/DSC01307.jpg Needless to say its really starting to take shape and has been causing a bit of interest with our builder recieving a number of calls from of interested people that have seen the build. PS We had potential new neighbours for a total of 7 days !!!!! - thats how long the sold sign lasted for Seems to be taking a while for the remaining 2nd release blocks to sell. Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - starting to take sh 22Feb 02, 2012 4:44 pm Which blocks were those that are affected by a higher bushfire rating? I'm considering building in the area and would like to know of any possible extra costs such as this and rock in the blocks etc.\ Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - starting to take sh 23Feb 06, 2012 7:49 pm sml_nail Which blocks were those that are affected by a higher bushfire rating? I'm considering building in the area and would like to know of any possible extra costs such as this and rock in the blocks etc.\ Hi sml - within land release 3 -lots 9014 and upwards are affected as they fall within 400meters of the adjoing bushland (Uppington and Durban Cres). It was our builder and surveyor that had investigated what blocks were fire rated. Our Lot is 9013 and our side of the road onwards is fine. Interesting 9014 was purchased the same day as our block, but was put up for sale only a few months later - not sure what the circumstances were but Im curious whether it might have been due to the increased fire levels. Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - starting to take sh 24Mar 04, 2012 7:38 pm Ahhhhh gotta love this WEEEET summer, cept if you are our builder that is LOL. Have lost a few weeks with all of the wet stuff but we now finally have a roof YAY!!!!!!. Most of the ducting for the aircon has been installed and the electrics are well on the way towards installation. Some outside pics: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This pic was taken from the living area looking out through the alfresco: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Last week I had the meeting with our kitchen folk and have sorted out most of our selections for the kitchen, butlers pantry and laundry. for the kitchen we are going for the starlight ruby bench with black glass splashback with a white gloss for the cupboards. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ For the Butlers Pantry and Laundry we have a interesting shade of red for the cupboards and a dark laminate for the benches: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Here are the pendant lamps for the kitchen - all 3 for 100 dollars: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Have also the kitchen appliances at a pretty good price from the local joyce mayne: 900ml Fisher/Paykel Free Standing Duel Fuel Oven - 1700 dollars Robin Hood 900ml Canopy range hood hi flow - 270 dollars Dishlex dishwasher - 470 dollars Hoping to be lock up within the next few weeks Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild WE HAVE A ROOF!!!! 25Mar 04, 2012 7:51 pm great pics!! well done Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild WE HAVE A ROOF!!!! 26Mar 08, 2012 8:07 pm Thanks Kiwi, and I actually have a new pic too - dropped in at the house today as the plumber was putting the finishing touches to the upstairs and found our new front door had been installed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ DW was very excited as she had been hanging out to see the door and cant wait to see it finished with the door handle. Gyprockers and Kitchen guys start on Monday. Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild WE HAVE A ROOF!!!! 27Mar 10, 2012 9:43 pm Very exciting day today with a visit to Beacon Lighting - they had their up to 50% off sale (like lots of lighting stores at the moment) and we picked up some really good buys: Firstly we have the outdoor fan for the alfresco area - with the addition of led lighting attatchement Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Next we have the light for the upstairs walk in robe/room Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Also the light for the staircase area Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And the lamp set for the living room Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And here is the latest photo of the front of the house with the remainding Hebel panels. Also have the the capping up on the roof as well. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild WE HAVE A ROOF!!!! 28Mar 14, 2012 8:28 pm This week has seen lots of activity and today we were greeted with all the walls up on ground floor, as well as the much eagerly awaited door handle for the front door Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Entry way to front door : Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Man cave entry to the left and looking up hallway Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Living room with recessed wall - awesomely big !!!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Rear of mancave with stepped up area for rear seating Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Front of man cave with recessed wall Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - WE HAVE WALLS !!!!! 29May 05, 2012 8:36 pm Its been a little while between updates, and lots have been happening both within and outside of the build. Progress has been been steady and we have been very happy with the quality of work - the selections of tiles has turned out better than what we expected, and looks a treat. Next week we will see the start of our kitchen installation - very excited to see how our kitchen will look in the real. The first coat of interior paint has been completed and no doubt the remaining coats will occur sooner than later. Rendering has been completed and will soon have the final colours completed out front and upstairs. Driveway was well underway and looks a treat !!!. Some more pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hallway all tiled up Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Living area all tiled too Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite shower with our special recess Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Front entry all tiled too Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Driveway Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ From the Front Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Final Render looks great Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - Latest pics !!!!!! 30Jul 17, 2012 8:29 pm Many apologies for the delay in updating our thread - there has been so much happening including a couple of stints in hospital for me, lots of work for the both of us and a very recent family holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia. On our return home we were greeted by a nearly completed house Here are the latest pics - Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The new builds behind our block Removal is organised for the 9th August so not long to go till we are finally in Re: Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - Nearly finished 32Aug 01, 2012 6:57 am Looking great, the timber external features look great with the wall colour. interesting situation what happened after builder issued final invoice? did you list as defect or not does the building surveyor have any responsibility? ie. issuing… 13 46972 Building Standards; Getting It Right! 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