Site walkthrough with SS

We finally met our SS for the first time face to face today. Really nice guy. He walked us through the house and even gave us a tip with the recycled water. Also the really good news is that he again confirmed that the alfresco door can be flipped over so that it opens the other way. The only thing he mentioned is that there may be a few extra holes in the stacker frame due to the switch but they will fill those up with paddy. So not a huge deal. The stacker door will be flipped when the Stegbar guys come install our flyscreens.

On another note the H&K Ryan guy came for an inspection in the morning at 6am. This one is for the first inspection for 'lockup' phase. We received the report this afternoon and please to see that there were no major things that needed fixing. Most of them were parts of the frame that needed to be secured to slab, alignment and straightening of cavity door frames, adding mortar to bricks after clean etc. I'll provide a summary of the finding of both Tyrells and H&K Ryan reports in a seperate post.

All in all quite happy with how the lockup stage has been achieved. Now we are starting a new phase which will involve all the fine details like internal linings, paintwork, finishings etc. We asked SS when he thought we would be settled but he said that he needs to check the schedule and get back to us. It all depends on who is available after the xmas break. He may need to shuffle things depending on who is available.

Brickwork starts

Visited the site today and was happy to see roof finished and brickwork has started.

We noticed there are some inconsistencies with brick colour. Some bricks are quite light in colour. We chose Gravel colour bricks. Will be letting the SS know to see what he says.

Roof over our head

Visited the site last weekend and as mentioned by SS the roof was in fact pretty much complete! Really impressed with progress and the pace of works. I think it will save us some rent money if we can complete early. 

Bricks were also delivered. SS had said that they would be delivered on Friday. And yes they were infact delivered :) 

Two things we noticed and had some questions about:

1. Alfresco stacker door direction

2. Universal colour bricks

First one is quite major and something that we missed. The 3 stacker door at the back slides from left to right. This means we get 

a) less space to put L shaped lounge (probably wouldn't fit)

b) hardly any view from Alfresco to TV in living room.

Wife really wanted that changed even if it costs us extra. So I called SS and he said it is still doable since bricklayer starts Tuesday. He will organise to get it done and have a variation raised. 

Also asked about the universal colour bricks and SS confirmed that they are for the front facade feature (maroka finish). 

First invoice

SS called and left a voicemail yesterday...

Apparently plumbing / drainage guys will be completing their work today. Frames are due to be started on Wed/Thu this week.

In the meantime first invoice for the slab came through via email last Friday and in the mail today. Amazing how quick they come through! I Will be faxing the authority form to the Bank today. Hopeful the drawdown doesn't take long so that it doesn't delay any work...

The nice weather continues, hopefully it stays this way :)