Framing Day 78 - Master Ensuite Waterproofing

At the time of signing, PD had an 'alternate solution' of waterproofing areas that was 'deemed to satisfy' the building code requirements.

Partly because of the 'alternate' wording, and mostly because of the fact that it was not brought to our attention during contract signing (which is rushed to say the least), we opted for full and complete water proofing.

I believe that PD no longer offer this 'alternate solution'. :)

The waterproofing was a thick, heavy grey mixture painted on.

And yes, those are my fat foot prints there. I put my foot in it, both literally and figuratively. I apologised to my Site Supervisor about this.

Framing Day 77 - Unlocked. Again!

This was not the first (nor the last) time that we'd arrived to find the house left open like this. Sometimes, on consecutive days.

Framing Day 76 - Internal Fit out and pull through

Now that the nice plaster has been painted, it's time we cut holes in it!

Heatlamps installed in the other bathrooms. We have SpeedHeat in-floor heating in the master ensuite.

Heating return vent.

Framing Day 74 - Mouldings Applied!

The finished mouldings have been fitted! Certainly gives the house a more finished look.

Framing Day 71 - Painting!!!

The painters have arrived! They've been busy!

Looking into the one of the front bedrooms.

I never realised that the front windows were so close to the floor!

The side bedroom, overlooking the neighbours, hence the glazing.

Leading out into the terrace.

More detailing done, in preparation for rendering.

The main living room.

The dwarf door under the stairwell.

Windows for the theatre room. We were forced to have them for energy rating reasons.

Where a large TV will eventually go.

The 920mm double doors do look big!

Decorative columns into the study.

Framing Day 66 - More Hebel and Plumbing Updates

In the two days since the previous post, the minions had been busy.

Not only had the Hebel been put on the garage, there had also been additional plumbing works for the hot water service performed.

Hot Water Service location. ORG is the original ground level.

The colours change dramatically with the available light.

Framing Day 64 - Plumbing Updates

I should probably stop calling these Framing Day XX, but... Meh. At least it shows some form of linear progression.

A few days later, the plumbers had returned to do some more plumbing work.

They managed to line up the down pipe and storm water pipes!

Gas, Hot and Cold Water along with Power points.

Where the gas line enters the house.

Framing Day 61 - Stairs in, Cabinetry In, Doors on!

It did not take long for the stairs to be put into place! The cabinetry was also put in.

The only change we made post site start, was to have the laundry door hung the other way (a zero cost variation). Our Site Supervisor was ok with this. Needless to say, the door was hung the wrong way. The door frame is made in the factory (they do not do it on site), and despite the many assurances to the contrary, it was hung the wrong way. I informed David, and I got "Oh No! You're kidding me!" Nope.

The missing panel was damaged and PD picked it up, and ordered a new one.

Now that's a galley sink! The AFA-768!

Not quite like the world of style.

A view of the dwarf door under the stairwell.

The door was still hung the wrong way.

The lounge has been walled in to make a theatre room. We've made a feature of the plumbing stack.

We have front doors!

I love that stairwell!

And it's detail.

The view from the terrace.

Showing the three coats of render.

Why is this not finished flush, why around the corner?