CONSTRUCTION - 18.03.2016 Tiling Check DONE

We are now moved on to STEP 5: LININGS, KITCHENS & TILING in MJH's 8 steps. (MJH - 8 steps), next step is PRACTICAL COMPLETION!

We had the second last inspection with our Site Supervisor (SS) on Friday, 18th Mar 2016. Waterproofing, internal doors, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities are all completed.

Our SS check the tiles with us, as well as how the tiles are going to be laid. Tiling commenced on the same day, and painting will start after Easter break.


Internal doors - Danish style (upgrade)

 -  Ensuite shower

- Vanity - 3 drawers (upgrade)

- Main bathroom

- Bathroom tiles ( wall - white, floor - grey)

- Kitchen (fridge cabinets, pantry, wall cabinets (lip, no handle), pot drawers, etc.

- Kitchen island

CONSTRUCTION - 11.03.2016 LOCK UP

Electrical and pipes went in after roof was done, which was a quick job.

Then it took around 2 weeks to put on the walls (and filling the gaps between the plasterboards, etc.), cornices, skirtings (for carpet) and architrave.

During which time, garage door and external doors were installed and internal doors were delivered.

On 11th March, we received the message from MJH saying it's now officially locked up. =]

- Garage door (single) is called Heritage short panels, surfmist colour

CONSTRUCTION - 21.02.2016 Electrical DONE

During electrical walk through, our Site Supervisor check every single item on the list with us. All electrical items (light, power points, phone line, etc) were marked on the floor.

It was a very short walk through.

CONSTRUCTION - 08.02.2016 Roof DONE

Roof only took 2 days. This is how Austral Engage brick and Colourbond Windspray roof look like in the dark and in the sun.

CONSTRUCTION - 04.02.2016 Brickwork DONE

Brick is done. Only took 9 business days. It looks pretty straight from the sides. However, I did found the lines around the windows are not straight.

Need to organise an appointment to walk through and have a closer look at everything.

Roof started right away. When we visited the site on the weekend, sarking and fascia have been put on, half of the roof has been installed as well. Just waiting for eaves and the other half of the roof to be put on. Downpipes might be installed at the later stage.

Say 'hi' to my new neighbours :)

CONSTRUCTION - 22.01.2016 Brickwork started

We only received the message from the site supervisor on Friday (22.01.2016) that brickwork has started.

However, look at that! We have half of the wall up on one side of the house already! Neighbours, watch out, we are catching up! :)

CONSTRUCTION - 16.01.2016 Windows DONE

We had an official inspection with the site supervisor the week before Christmas and were told our windows wouldn't be finished by the factory before the holiday. Then MJH was off for Christmas and back on 11.01.2016.

We go to the site every weekend to track the progress. Our windows have been installed and bricks have been delivered by Saturday, 16th Jan 2016.

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