Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth

trixee · Dec 04, 2015 11:32 pm

So it's official, we're getting keys on Tuesday at 10 am!
And it appears to be all go at the house, tradies in and out today and even the building manager and multiple supervisors turning up.
ATCO finally turned up and put in the gas line.
On Monday we're getting the driveway put in and the floorboards will be sanded and polished.
On Tuesday, the Jason people will turn up and replace the servery flyscreen with the correct one. And hopefully finish fixing the bifold and stacker doors. Gosh they've been terrible at getting it done right, so many problems.
On Friday the cabinetmaker is turning up and finally (hopefully) fixing the outstanding items.
Then the painter comes in and then we move in!

housebythewater · Dec 05, 2015 12:54 am

Woohoo. (Doing a little happy dance in my head for you.) We have lots of Jason windows too. What's the problem with your bifold and stacker doors?

trixee · Dec 05, 2015 1:01 am

I'm not entirely sure and I think Mr Trixee will probably correct me when he reads this, but I'll try to explain (I'm not as across it as Mr T is).
The easy bit is lots of dings and dents to touch up, but the biggest issue is them mostly not sealing or closing properly.
With the stackers, they didn't fix the end panels in place properly, so there were gaps and too much slack when closed. Then they attempted to fix it, managed to screw up one side again so it didn't seal properly.
With the bifolds, they aren't closing properly - it seems OK at the bottom but there's too much of a gap at the top. They seem to like trying out their excuses, so we're having to be quite picky and firm.

Lunar · Dec 05, 2015 8:39 am

Yay! Only three sleeps to go before you are in

I bet you will be having a very busy weekend preparing for it.
Good luck!

MalSannie · Dec 05, 2015 8:52 am

OH wow Trixee that is just around the corner

I'm really looking forward to seeing those lovely floorboards sanded, and the curtains on the 'hidden rails' - bet you can't WAIT!

housebythewater · Dec 05, 2015 9:23 am

Oh that's annoying re: stackers and bifolds. I haven't given ours a test run yet. I must do it. They are expensive products, you expect them to be perfect.

Ourmansion · Dec 05, 2015 10:28 am

Good to hear PCI went well. I bet you can't wait for Tuesday, that's the most exciting part!

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jelbell55 · Dec 05, 2015 11:53 am

Wow its really creeping up now!! Not too much longer at all, I can imagine you are really looking forward to Tuesday ::smile::

Even though it's frustrating to have problems already, if this makes you feel any better about Jason I had to call them yesterday and their customer service is really good at their head office. They are sending out someone really quickly. At least if you think you will still have problems with the doors they are quite efficient if you need them.

archetto · Dec 05, 2015 12:04 pm

Omg Trixee so exciting!!! I can't wait to see your place come to life.

nikkis2000 · Dec 05, 2015 5:18 pm

Eeek how exciting! So glad it's finally come round for you and you'll be in before Xmas too!
Hope the windows get sorted soon.

AKB · Dec 05, 2015 5:49 pm

Roll on Tuesday - how exciting Trixee :-)

trixee · Dec 06, 2015 12:17 pm

Lunar

Yay! Only three sleeps to go before you are in

I bet you will be having a very busy weekend preparing for it.
Good luck!

Well it was going to be busy but someone took the builder's key so we can't get in

MalSannie

OH wow Trixee that is just around the corner

I'm really looking forward to seeing those lovely floorboards sanded, and the curtains on the 'hidden rails' - bet you can't WAIT!

I'm chafing at the bit! I hope I'm hoping I can get in before Monday to cover the light fittings in the rooms being sanded, a bit worried about sawdust getting into them.

housebythewater

Oh that's annoying re: stackers and bifolds. I haven't given ours a test run yet. I must do it. They are expensive products, you expect them to be perfect.

I know, their cavalier attitude to it is really annoying. It really would be unacceptable to us if it didn't seal properly.

Ourmansion

Good to hear PCI went well. I bet you can't wait for Tuesday, that's the most exciting part!

Thanks OM, it will be a big relief!

jelbell55

Wow its really creeping up now!! Not too much longer at all, I can imagine you are really looking forward to Tuesday ::smile::

Even though it's frustrating to have problems already, if this makes you feel any better about Jason I had to call them yesterday and their customer service is really good at their head office. They are sending out someone really quickly. At least if you think you will still have problems with the doors they are quite efficient if you need them.

That's great to know Jelbell, we might just be taking them up on it

archetto

Omg Trixee so exciting!!! I can't wait to see your place come to life.

Thanks archetto, me too!

nikkis2000

Eeek how exciting! So glad it's finally come round for you and you'll be in before Xmas too! Hope the windows get sorted soon.

Thanks Nikki, exciting times!

AKB

Roll on Tuesday - how exciting Trixee :-)

Thanks AKB, 2 more sleeps!

Rache · Dec 06, 2015 1:00 pm

Oh trixee I am so happy for you! Your build has been a pearler to follow-so unique and incredibly gorgeous! Cant believe you are nearly in! Congrats!

trixee · Dec 06, 2015 1:31 pm

Rache

Oh trixee I am so happy for you! Your build has been a pearler to follow-so unique and incredibly gorgeous! Cant believe you are nearly in! Congrats!

Thanks Rache!

PVBuild · Dec 06, 2015 5:41 pm

Good luck with handover Trixee!

belzey · Dec 06, 2015 11:47 pm

So exciting trixee!

MalSannie · Dec 08, 2015 5:23 am

Good luck with the handover Trixee how exciting!!! Let us know how you get on with the very organised post handover list of yours. Literally can't wait to see the photos I'm so happy you're reached this stage now before the Christmas break - just in time

x

Lunar · Dec 08, 2015 1:14 pm

Fingers crossed for you today trixee I hope it all goes well!

jelbell55 · Dec 08, 2015 1:22 pm

All the best for today Trixee ???

archetto · Dec 08, 2015 2:17 pm

Yay KEY DAY!!