Browse Forums Building A New House Re: BUILDING update 15Jan 10, 2008 7:19 pm You have to remember they are working in line with Adelaide's leisurely pace... the 41 degree days is just making it worse!!!! LOL...
Only joking.....but seriously they could start work early and finish say mid-morning to get the job done if they really wanted to.....not rocket science.... Hopefully they are back on track soon.... Re: BUILDING update 16Jan 10, 2008 8:54 pm Quote: the site footprint looks bigger than we expected but I have heard that once the slab is poured it looks smaller. It does look big! How big is your house??.. hum.. might be better to check your blog Will definitely follow the progress of your house... Good luck to all of us building this year! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Built the Nevada 42 Next project - landscaping! Re: BUILDING update 17Jan 10, 2008 11:56 pm **Phoenix** You have to remember they are working in line with Adelaide's leisurely pace... the 41 degree days is just making it worse!!!! LOL... Only joking.....but seriously they could start work early and finish say mid-morning to get the job done if they really wanted to.....not rocket science.... Hopefully they are back on track soon.... Dont encourage me Phoe! I'll be on the phone in the morning giving them curry for being slackers VJ the house is about 290 sqm - not huge but we don't have a massive upper story. Tomorrow is another day! The builder says the slab will be poured on MONDAY - this would be what .... the fourth pour date we have been given Re: BUILDING update 18Jan 12, 2008 6:36 pm Hubby went to the block today and saw they are installing the reo. Builder has confirmed they will pour the slab on Monday 14th Jan. Lets hope this time he is right.
We have also worked through our final selections (believe it or not ) with the builder: Selections CB Dune for roof, panel lift door, gutters, fascia Silver aluminium windows Dulux fudge external render + mocha magic Hog Bristle internal walls Murray River front door and glass splashback (thanks again Michelle) Kitchen cupboards are polytech Cafe Cream and Mountain Pepper and CS Ice Snow benchtop Bathrooms are all white laminex cupboards (polytech) and ginger CS benchtops Bathroom tiles ... don't have a pic but will get a sample and post on our blog. White rectified on the walls and stone grey 400 x 400 rectified on the floors. Extras We added a couple of whirly birds for the roof, organised wiring for the surround sound and patio speakers, and 2 access points to the roof space (all thrown in by builder). Also added an extra exhaust fan for the ensuite above shower (as well as the IXL) to reduce steam. Selected our carpet in line with tiles and colour scheme - Quest twist 100% wool (thanks Ash) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ So now we can return to work on Monday knowing we made some progress on our week off from work!! So far the carpet selection was the most challenging Not looking forward to curtains which I have never found easy in the past. Re: BUILDING update 19Jan 12, 2008 9:15 pm Hi DeeElle,
Your slab looks different from ours (waffle) and Phoenix. Do you know what it's called ? Just wondering what's the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of slabs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Built the Nevada 42 Next project - landscaping! Re: BUILDING update 20Jan 12, 2008 9:26 pm VJ Hi DeeElle, Your slab looks different from ours (waffle) and Phoenix. Do you know what it's called ? Just wondering what's the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of slabs? VJ It is 100 ml thick (above ground) and probably 800mm-1 metre below ground. It's a raft slab. Don't know the benefits/limitations of this type of slab other than it is a common slab design for reactive soils in Adelaide; particularly in our development. My husband tells me that in a reactive soil you need to put plastic down to protect the slab as the soil retains so much water. Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30236 go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110525 |