Looking at cobblestones for the driveway

We drove out to Dandenong to look at a place that sells stone, pavers, cobblestones for both internal and external purposes.

I was particularly interested in the fan pattern cobblestones. They also come in a grid. They are attached on a sheet, which makes laying them much easier than individual stones would be. At around $90-100/sq. m. they are similarly priced to stencilled concrete. Except that you really need a concrete base to keep the flat and level. Given the clay we are on, it would not take long for wheel ruts to develop.

The term 'bluestone' is a uniquely Australian thing, it refers to a particular grade of basalt, basically a fine crystal structure. As you will see below, there are much larger grain sizes. Ideally, I'd love the 'bluestone' (fine crystal size) basalt in a fan, on the mesh for $50/sq. m. Don't ask for much do I?

You can change the grade/colour of the rocks used. You are also able to select how smooth the surface of the rock is.

My favourite fan pattern.

The various grades/colours and surface smoothness in a grid pattern.

Larger granite pavers.

Around the pool perhaps?

Framing Day 100 - Über Update

Well, we're up to the 100th day of post slab build, give or take a few days here and there. Meh.

Today I managed to take lots of pictures here and there as we walked around. I did not know it at the time (that it was the 100th day) however, it fits that there are lots of pictures for such a momentous day!

The termite protection has been put all around the house.

The short side of the galley. The tiler had left over tiles and suggested that we tile this bit to match the other side of the galley.

Tap is in.

Laundry

Laundry. Probably where an extra fridge or freezer (or both) will go.

Galley bench will need to be buffed.

Wall mount TV point.

Network, Foxtel and Antenna point.

WIR shelving.

WIR

Bathroom sink yet to be fitted out.

Guest suite bathroom.

Family room. The skirting boards have been left and we will fit them post handover once we've put our flooring in.

Place holder lights above the kitchen bench for the pendant lights we will be installing post handover.

The finished, painted repair work.

The theatre room.

The yet-to-be-stained stairwell.

PD's quality inspections have started. Either that or a hoarde of angry blue wasps has landed.

The modwood has been fitted into the terrace.

Master ensuite shower.

Spa in and tiled, the taps yet to be completed.

Room with a view.

Still waiting for the mirror.

Master bedroom. Hers.

Master bedroom. His.

Bathroom shower.

WIR shelving.

Door knobs yet to be added.

The Lego room!

Bathroom sink and cupboard.

A different bathroom shower.

CAT 1 toilet.

Another bathroom.

Heat lamps and exhaust fans fitted.

Found the man hole!

Awaiting final stain and clear coat.

The network bundle!

Inside view of the front door.

Framing Day 96 - Shower Screens!!!

Under the "Design is in our DNA" promotion that we signed under, the shower screens were meant to be the Stegbar "semi-frameless" ones. When I looked at their site, that to me, meant the Grange series.

However, others appear to have had different results in interpretation of what "semi-frameless" actually meant and equated too.

So, after quite a few emails back and forth between myself and our BC, I was informed that it would indeed be the Grange.

I believe that this is what we have had installed!

Master ensuite shower screens are in!

Framing Day 96 - Exterior Update

We arrived later in the day, and it was overcast, so the pictures are a little darker than usual.

A closer view of the painted mouldings.

The re-rendered, moved power point.

Dirt had been scraped from the back yard and placed against certain points of the house.

Why aren't these internally wired? I hope it will be tidied up.