Browse Forums Building A New House Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon- week 11 summary 81Nov 10, 2011 8:48 pm Week 11 and the brickies just keep on going… They did have a break to allow the tilers to finish the job…. The last bit left was the family room roof… Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And it seems that someone was on the roof for my hot-water solar panel Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Let’s just take a look at that pretty roof one more time…. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And the people doing the data cabling, alarm, doorbell and ducted vac did a rough in as well. We included a ducted under-bench in the kitchen, so we could sweep up straight into the vac… Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The site manager is quite pleased with the quality of the brickwork and the progress of the building. Let’s hope it keeps on going on! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon 82Nov 13, 2011 1:57 pm The brickies took down the fence Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and a day later replaced it with a brick wall! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ It looks pretty good from the front as well… Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ They have started doing the windows as well. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I expect the brickies to have finished off the ground floor early this week, and the framer to come back and finish that off by the middle of next week. We will see how it all goes! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - weeks 12, 13 and 14 83Dec 05, 2011 7:32 pm November has just been one hell of a busy month (for me, not just my building site!). Poor excuse for my fans out there, but these are the things we do! Last time we met, the brickies had just finished the garage wall. This allowed the trusses for the garage roof. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This officially finished the frame, passed by the engineering inspector and the bill for this stage paid! But life goes on in the frame: a bulk head was added into the lounge Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ downstairs bricks were finished Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and the scaffolding arrived for the upstairs. 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 upstairs external was wrapped Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ baths set Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and the inside was cleaned up a bit Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This allowed for the wall insulation to be installed Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and for the brickwork to continue upstairs. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ You may notice in the photo above that the lines of mortar don't quite line up. I had a chat with the SS with regards to this, as well as trying to get more data cabling in the place. The people doing the 'smart wiring' told me to go back to speak with Clarendon. Clarendon told me it was too late to do anything! Finally, got hold of the electrician (who also does some data wiring), so given the opportunity, in went some extra data cabling, extra down lights above vanity units, RG6 cable (for possible future Foxtel), a couple more electricity points, speaker wiring and HDMI cables into the wall! Very handy sparky! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There were a couple of other things I got the SS to fix up; on the plans was a return air void, which actually doesn't exist, so now a built-in-robe is slightly bigger. And were the return air actually is, had to be remodelled slightly. No issues in the end. The brickies have finished the external 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 ⋅ and have tidied up the area of concern Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The chippy finished off putting some extra noggings in for the toilet roll holders and towel rails (which I hope are there) because before I knew it the plaster gang had arrived! Leisure room Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Leisure looking across stair void Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ From ensuite, through walk-through-robe to master bedroom Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The word I got from the SS was that the left over bricks were mine. So on the weekend I moved most of the left over bricks. 13 of my own man-hours and about 4 man-hours from friends, and I have (as Dr Seuss would have written) a 'quick trick brick stack'! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Somewhere in the order of about 2000 bricks...bring on the front fence! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon 84Dec 06, 2011 7:19 am Its massive!!!! We have the same bath, but that is where it ends Great progress Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon 85Dec 06, 2011 10:16 pm Thanks Kiwi.... a good bath is something that one must alway savour! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - week 15 summary 86Dec 11, 2011 9:11 pm Week 15 and the word of the week is plaster! Plaster has gone up everywhere – this week was downstairs... First the ceiling...in the kitchen/meals, Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ in the family, Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and in the study. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Then they start the walls...in the entry, Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the family, Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the kitchen, Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the meals Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and the study. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The next crew have now begun to put the corners on the walls, plaster the joins and nails. Lets see how that progresses in the week to come. Now is also the telling time as to whether the walls and ceiling is all straight and flush and the cornices come on. My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - week 16 summary 87Dec 20, 2011 9:05 am Well the plaster and cornices keep going on. Mainly a good job, but there are a couple of areas of concern: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There is actually some bowing in the bulkhead…something the SS will have to look at. In the meantime, the stairs have started to go in… From empty void Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ To mono-string Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ With treads looking up Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and looking down Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And steel balusters and wooden handrails Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Not yet complete, and three more days before Xmas and New Year shutdown…so let’s see what happens next! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon 88Dec 20, 2011 10:44 am it is HUGE you must be so excited. valentines day..watch out maybe?! the house will be all loved up and ready for ya to move in Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - week 17 summary 89Dec 28, 2011 8:28 am Well, here we are, got to Xmas and the New Year shut down, and didn’t quite get to lock up (the external blue-board and garage roof still needs to go up!), however, fixing continued all the way to Xmas eve. The plasterer was still going smoothing and installing cornices. He hadn’t quite finished before Xmas and said he was coming back this week. Interesting…so much for shut-down period…must go and check if he is actually working! The stair installers finished! 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 ⋅ There is a slight issue, with much consternation and scratching of heads, we worked out that the stair void is actually out by 90mm. So the installers have had to pack out one side so the balustrade can be in the right position. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Other than that, it looks great (to me, at least). The framers and plasterers have to come back anyway, so shouldn’t be too much of a hassle. Here’s to a Merry Xmas and a great New Year (particularly in a new house!) My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - week 18, 19 and 20 90Jan 05, 2012 7:59 pm Not much happened during weeks 18 and 19...call it the Christmas/New Year shutdown. Week 20 brought the New Year and the plaster was there (even though it is shutdown) to finish off the cornices. Who said it was a total shutdown? My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - weeks 21, 22 and 23 91Jan 28, 2012 9:22 pm Carpenters still work on! The upstairs internal door jambs, with their doors were installed. Master Bedroom: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Walk-in-Robe: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And architraves around the windows: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ In a previous summary, I mentioned that the stair void was 90mm out and one side was packed out (that side was 90mm short). Well, for the side which was 90mm too wide, the framer came in, removed the plaster and balustrade, took out the beam, moved it 90mm and but it back in! The void is now exactly where it should be! 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 lock-up carpenter has been back and build the frame around the powder room, under the stairs Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And the frame around the beam, around the void, which was packed out for the balustrade Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Let’s see what this coming week brings! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - week 24 92Feb 04, 2012 12:33 pm Week 24 brought more painting and cabinets. The laundry door was also installed: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And floor boards sanded upstairs: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The painters have gone around hand painting around the doors and architraves: Outside study: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Pantry with door installed: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Family room window: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Bedroom robe: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The kitchen and bathroom cabinets come in flat-pack and then put together and installed on-site. IKEA eat your heart out! 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 ⋅ Laundry cabinet: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ En-suite: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Toilet: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Bathroom: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Pantry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And the kitchen ready to go: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - weeks 25, 26 and 27 93Feb 25, 2012 7:36 pm Cabinetry got completed…well almost! Kitchen: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There was a slight issue, we wanted the cupboards a bit shorter so we could have a 20cm overhang. Unfortunately, the cabinet company made the cupboards the normal width. So, instead of pulling them out and redoing them, we negotiated a cut back and slight move of the bench top stone. The stone, on the plan finishes flush with the cupboards. (Unless you look at your plans ever so carefully, you many not notice this!). Due to the cutback of the stone, we managed to get a 2cm lip for the island bench and back benches. Ensuite: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Bathroom: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Unfortunately, the centre of the holes for the sinks are not in the right positions. They should be centred with the cabinet doors. This is being fixed before the stone comes in. Pantry: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Laundry: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The staircase balustrades were completed for the second time! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Externally, frames round the windows were completed (where the cement sheeting exist), Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The blue-board was rendered Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And the scaffold has finally been removed 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 ⋅ In the bathrooms the waterproofing was done (that’s the blue stuff…I know, more blue!) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Tiles were delivered Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And have started to be laid: Bathroom shower Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite shower Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Laundry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We have organised with the tiler to place trims along the exposed edges of the wall tiles and some 45degree grout over the skirting tiles. There is a small issue with the tiles around the bath….the tile company agreed to do floor tiles around the bath, but the tiler has wall tiles around the bath according to his paperwork. He is happy to swap that around, when we give him the right tiles. Back to the tile company to see what they will say on Monday! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon 94Feb 25, 2012 7:43 pm wow, lots has been happening. Are you excited!? looks great, well done. Re: Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon 95Feb 25, 2012 9:10 pm It's amazing to watch the house develop! From a bit of dirt to some concrete, a frame....now the fit-out...can't wait for it to be finished. My site supervisor is expecting the end of April, early May at this stage...we'll see how it goes! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - week 28 96Mar 04, 2012 10:54 am Tiles have been the issue of the week….and a lesson in checking absolutely everything! We wanted the wall tiles to go over the bath hob and this is what we found…. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Why…because tile company didn’t follow through with their paperwork as agreed (so we didn’t have anything in writing). Clarendon had their hand tied because of the paperwork, and tile company weren’t being very receptive. Luckily, the tiler was agreeable to put any tiles we wanted there and just had to pay him a small price for tile removal. Tile company was not so cooperative and we had to pay for the new tiles (which we agreed upon earlier, which they forgot to note)…back to business, and this is the result… Bathroom… Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite… Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Meanwhile, the pantry and laundry shelves have been installed: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The electricians have put in some lights and switches, air conditioning vents have been installed, and the smart wiring people have done some fit offs… Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And the bricks have been cleaned…. I have had some initial quotes on some wardrobes and concrete and have contacted the telephone company to give an idea about connections… Onto the next week we go! My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - week 29 98Mar 12, 2012 1:47 pm This week was a quieter week on site.... But I do have to concur that the floor tiles over the bath were a much better way to go! (Thanks PaulMac) and it was worth the argument. We have had the roof trusses over the garage reinforced Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The internal carpenter has put on most of the door handles and door stoppers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And I finally get to see my front door (someone opened the box!....no it wasn't me!) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - weeks 30 - 33 99Apr 08, 2012 8:27 pm Well, its been 4 weeks and we have had some progress.... The front door has been installed... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ as well as the back door Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The stone was installed in the bathrooms Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And also in the kitchen....but it was in the wrong spot! The flooring guy had started doing the floor... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There should be a 2cm overhang of the stone over the cabinets. Anyway, after putting the floor on hold and getting a meeting with the site supervisor, this should all be fixed up! The electronics guys came through and installed the door bell and alarm system.. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The plumbers have installed some toilets and sinks, with the tiler doing some tiling around the bench tops Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and the showers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Don't forget the laundry tub! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Despite the bench tops not yet being replaced, the flooring guy soldiered on! 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 ⋅ And finally, the gutter has gone on the garage (another step closer to lock-up!) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My Build:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50541&p=772361#p772361 site start: 24/8/11 slab: 5/9/11 frame: 21/11/11 lock-up: 6/6/12 Re: Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon 100Apr 09, 2012 8:21 am nice floors. so many pics...whoaoaoaoao, looking great. the stair balustrades? There is nothing special about these and I imagine literally every stair installer will be able to do this. 1 6688 The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's… 4 7822 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30235 |