Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Custom Design on 5 Acres Northern NSW - Slabbed (Week 3) 83Jul 06, 2014 1:03 pm Build thread http://tinyurl.com/llgc7yk Re: Custom Design on 5 Acres Northern NSW - Slabbed (Week 3) 85Jul 17, 2014 8:51 pm Hi all, it's been a little while.... Thing are moving along really well. I need to update my heading, but seem to be only able to do that on a computer, oh well. So since my last post a reasonable amount has happened. First up, we made the most of our trip to Sydney and purchased lights for the whole house. Wow! What a morning. We went to beacon lighting in artarmon, which ended up bring a really small store. Picked out a bit of stuff, then decided to go to Hornsby to a bigger store. Not bad for some country folk! Some of the stuff we purchased: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 'Fanaway' light/fan combo. The fan blades are tucked away when the fan not on. Got 4 of these, 1 for each bedroom. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is for over the dining room table Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Matching lights for the family room, which is in the same area as dining. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Can't see these so well, but they are the oyster lights we got for most of the rest of the house, hallways, lounge, study etcetera. I think we got 10 or 12 of these. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The top 6 light track light is what we got for the kitchen. Not worrying about pendants it anything. Also got normal fans for living & lounge, external lights and light bulbs for everything (these were thrown in). Not a bad effort for a morning. All up cost just over $3k. They will freight these up a month or so before we need them. So overall very pleased with our efforts. Only need to make 1 change that we've thought of. We had an oyster light for the WIR. We fade since seen a track light (3 or 4 lights) in a house that we've decided would work better for the robe. Better finish this post here, will start a new post for the recent update. Re: Custom Design on 5 Acres Northern NSW - Slabbed (Week 3) 86Jul 17, 2014 9:07 pm We are now nearly at the end of week 8 since work commenced onsite. We are pleased with the progress. It is steady, not rushed, and methodical. We now have all the frame up, and roof trusses pretty much complete. We went there on Wednesday and all of the gutters and fascia have been installed. This was really exciting, and great to see. Some photos: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Septic system has been delivered. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Portico/main entry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ External frame, with roof trusses on. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Laundry, it's going to be a really nice size. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Gutters (basalt, like our roof will be) and fascia (evening haze). Very happy with our colours. Love basalt, it seems to be a very true grey, not blue-grey or green-grey. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Also a huge surprise we weren't quite expecting yet, our brick have been delivered. They are pgh homestead blend, which is a mixture of 3 different bricks- Blackett, endeavor and cadman. These will still be at least a couple of weeks before they start laying these. So pleased with the progress so far. Re: Custom Design on 5 Acres Northern NSW - Slabbed (Week 3) 87Jul 17, 2014 9:59 pm Omg you guys are steaming along <!-- l --><a class="postlink-local" href="https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=62083">viewtopic.php?t=62083</a><!-- l --> Re: Custom Design on 5 Acres Northern NSW - Slabbed (Week 3) 88Jul 18, 2014 7:54 am Oh wow how exciting!! Fantastic progress and well done on your lighting selections Build thread http://tinyurl.com/llgc7yk Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Shed (Week 9) 89Aug 04, 2014 1:07 pm I must admit I have been a little slack, in updating. It's a struggle to get the update right. All my photos are on my phone, but it's really hard to type on my phone. But on the computer, I can't add photos easily. So I am going to try to meld these 2 together. Hope this works. I have a few weeks worth of updates to do, but we will start with the shed. We have used a different contractor for the shed, than the build. Mostly to save a bit of money, but our builder wasn't overly keen on doing the shed. We also thought it would be best to get the shed contractor to do the whole job (ie slab as well as erect shed), in case anything went wrong, there was no question as to who had to fix the problem. So, slab poured a few weeks ago. Once we had gone over with the contractor where it had to go (apparently site plan provided weeks ago wasn't useful????), and what way to face (towards road maybe!!) the slab was poured with little issue. Not long after, erection commenced. But it seems to be going up in bits and pieces, apparently when the contractor has a little spare time. This is a little annoying, but seems to be working ok. Some photos: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Shed slab - about double garage + carport size Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Erection of shed started Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ A little more done. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Back of shed & carport. Carport on northern side, which will make a nice sitting area Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Colourbond (Week 10) 90Aug 04, 2014 1:19 pm Week 10 - Roof Started So we have finally had our colourbond moment (Basalt)!! all of this week they have been working on the roof, which has taken quite a long time. We are really pleased with the roof line. Enough hips & valleys to make it interesting, but not too many. This week also saw the windows delivered, ready to be put into place next week. But now for the photos: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Start of roof Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Main bed, kitchen, dining Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Family area along Northern wall Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Windows - amazing how they are all built into the surrounds. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ More windows. Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 11) 91Aug 04, 2014 1:37 pm We have also had our bricks delivered. These are PGH homestead blend, which is a mixture of 3 different bricks, Cadman, Blackett & endeavour. Went out there through the week to see 1 course laid all the way around the building. We were both very confused as to why this was happened. Our visit on Friday made it all clear. Termi-mesh was being put in place. Really interesting, the laying of the mesh around the whole perimeter, which is then fixed in place against the slab with a type of glue/cement mix. We are both really enjoying seeing each stage happen, even the little bits. Seeing how things are done bit by bit. The plans for this week (so we are now at the start of week 11) is: Finish roofing (Just a little capping to go on) Install eaves Install windows Bricks to start - bricks weren't scheduled to start until next week, but the brickie is keen to start. Apparently it is only 1 brickie, and a labourer, so will take at least 3 weeks. It would be great to see lockup by the end of the month. We are really pleased with the quality of the build. It is a slow & steady rate, but we are happy with this. Much preferred to do it once, do it right. The site is so tidy. Every afternoon, everything is packed away really tidily, and if it is not packed away, it is stacked really tidily around the site. We are really lucky with our builder. Now for a few more photos: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Layer of bricks ready for termimesh Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Taken earlier, before roof finished, from the road, up the hill a little Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Bricks delivered! (Actually delivered before much roof was on. Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 92Aug 07, 2014 9:22 pm Wow you're powering along! We've been in for a month and only just got our nbn finished today *sigh* so I'm only just catching up on your progress. They look like they're doing a great job How exciting. Blog http://tobuildahomeimprobable.blogspot.com.au/ Settlement Apr Council Jul Contracts Dec Earthworks Dec Frames Jan Trusses Feb Roof Feb Windows Mar Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 93Aug 08, 2014 4:59 am lmille32 Wow you're powering along! We've been in for a month and only just got our nbn finished today *sigh* so I'm only just catching up on your progress. They look like they're doing a great job How exciting. Thanks lmille. Nice to see you back on deck. I hear you with nbn and phone coys. Frustration. Yes pleased with progress. Bricks haven't started yet this week, but great progress with windows and eaves. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Large sliding door in family room, facing north. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Main bedroom from inside looking out to east. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Front facade. Starting to get a little dark at this stage Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ More of front. I am away with work ATM so not able to see anything til the weekend unfortunately. Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 94Sep 06, 2014 8:03 pm Wow, it's been nearly a month since my last update and so much has happened since then. We gave made what I would call steady progress. They are certainly not breaking any records, but progress is going well. We are very happy with how things are proceeding. In the last month, the house has been fully wrapped: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Main bedroom and wir Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The northern side lounge & living areas Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Main entry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ From the road all wrapped. Then we had the brick start: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Garage wall along the western side. This is where they started bricking and was a very executing day! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And along the northern wall, the window closest is one of the bedrooms. Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 95Sep 06, 2014 8:04 pm Fantastic how exciting Build thread http://tinyurl.com/llgc7yk Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 96Sep 06, 2014 8:10 pm The bricking has continued over the last couple of weeks. There is the 1 brickie and a labourer. They estimate it will take about 3 weeks in total, which is coming up this Wednesday. A few more brick photos Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Northern wall completed Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Laundry and garage doors fitted. These weren't what we selected. We selected plain at the bottom of the doors, rather than the pattern. This was so we can put in a doggie door. I think we should still be able to use these hopefully. Does anyone know? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Moving along to the eastern wall. Dining, kitchen, main b/room from closest to camera moving away. Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 97Sep 06, 2014 8:24 pm While the bricking has been going on on the outside, a few things have been happening inside. Firstly we had a walk thru with the plumber to discuss where we wanted tap, shower heads, bath taps etc. that was quite easy. Except for the bath. Someone on here had a fixed tap in the bath and it got in the way. We had selected a combined mixer and fixed tap for the bath, but had forgotten what we had chosen. Unfortunately it was too late to change this without a huge hassle. Considering we'd only put the bath in for future sale value, it's not high in the priority list and we can live with it. Then came the electrical. When we did our plans, the builder had drawn a rough electrical plan but had told us we could look at it once the frame was up. Every weekend we would say we needed to go thru the plan and correct it. Nothing like a phone call from the electrician to arrange an appt to go over it to make us do something! This was relatively easy, just time consuming. We went through it on paper first, then up at the house walking thru each room. Thankfully we'd done that as I would gave hated to have to make decisions on the fly with the electrician. A few photos. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen plumbing Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite I think Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 98Sep 06, 2014 9:06 pm I think that has now got us up to date, except for this weeks work. The week started with the bricks continuing, with steady progress still being made. We had a bit of crappy weather (sleet on both Tuesday and Friday) which slowed them down a little. More progress: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Eastern wall now completed Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Moving onto the southern wall which is the entry side of the house. The bay window in our bedroom gave them a few problems. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Moving along towards the entry. The frame is all there ready for our pivot door. They will also brick 2 pillars in the portico. We are unsure yet what happens above the front door. We assumed it would just be bricked, but the builders offsider suggested they may not be able to brick above the door, that they may not be quite enough support for it or something. We are trying to catch up with the builder to confirm our options. They have also done the fiddly finishing off bit along the back of the house, with the sliding doors, and French doors. Really pleased with the finish. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Meter box, just a little to finish off at the bottom. We also met with the data and cabling guy early in the week. Our builder is not data savvy and this has been left to us to sort out. Which us a little stressful, as it's not something I'm strong on either. Any way we just went simple of TV points, data to each TV point, and foxtel points. This is now all installed, including the TV antenna and ready to go. Thankfully he was able to do it within the week, because........ Plaster sheets were commenced on Thursday!,!!! Apparently there is about a 6 week wait on plaster ATM. Our builder has negotiated that back to about 3 weeks. And he has also got his boys to start fitting the sheets, so the plasterer just needs to do the joins & ceiling once he can get there. This is another milestone moment in the build. Once again really changes the build significantly. It's now starting to look like a house. Some photos: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Entry way Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Looking down the hallway. Our son checking it all out. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Powder room/ toilet. Very pleased with the bigger window in the toilet to key more light in. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All the plaster boards laid out in the main living area. Wow! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Looking all the way down the hall from our bedroom all the way to the laundry. Making great progress. Could be facing lockup in the next week or so. Not sure how many weeks we are up to, it's been about 3.5 months since site work started. Looking reasonable for Xmas, but not positive we will get there. Re: Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Bricks to start (Wk 99Sep 06, 2014 9:53 pm Looks fantastic M I was wondering what was happening with your portico the brick pillars should look fab <!-- l --><a class="postlink-local" href="https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=62083">viewtopic.php?t=62083</a><!-- l --> Landscape Design Parramatta We have been doing a large amount of landscape design work in Sydney… 0 3 ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your… 3 15142 Hi, I am wondering if anyone has built with Montgomery in the last few years on the Northern Beaches? I don't see the see them around, as I would love to ask how happy… 0 3186 |