As per SS, the bricks were to be cleaned this week. Even though the weather was good, nothing happened this week. No reason Why?
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Week 14 - Nothing Happening
(25 Mar 2013 - 30 Mar 2013)
As per SS, the bricks were to be cleaned this week. Even though the weather was good, nothing happened this week. No reason Why?
As per SS, the bricks were to be cleaned this week. Even though the weather was good, nothing happened this week. No reason Why?
Friday, April 12, 2013
Week 13 - Roof Tiles on
(18 Mar 2013 - 23 Mar 2013)
Monday 18 March 2013: Roof Tiles on
Our roof tiles started to go on today. I need not worry anymore. Our house will be protected from rain and wind soon.
We are very happy with the way that the colours look with the rest of the house and can’t wait to see the roof completed.Got a phone call from our SS today, he said the roof would be done this week.
Here are some pictures of the roof:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Week 12 - Roof Tiles Delivered
(11 Mar 2013 - 16 Mar 2013)
Tuesday 12 March 2013: Roof Tiles Delivered
The roof tiles were delivered today and will see some action this week. We are keen to see the roof get done we can see a roof next week. Bristle Classic Coal is looking good.
Tuesday 12 March 2013: Roof Tiles Delivered
The roof tiles were delivered today and will see some action this week. We are keen to see the roof get done we can see a roof next week. Bristle Classic Coal is looking good.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Week 11 - Rainy Week
(04 Mar 2013 - 09 Mar 2013)
Monday 04 March 2013: Rainy Week
Monday 04 March 2013: Rainy Week
Nothing happend this week as the rain slowed things down this week.
Still happy with progress of our home.
I think the next stage is roof tiles. Hopefully, will see some action next week.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Week 10 - Bricks Completed/Gutter Fascia on
(25 Feb 2013 - 02 Mar 2013)
Monday 25 February 2013: First Floor Bricks Completed
This week, it was clear the brickwork is nearing completion except the Garage and Alfresco. The bricklaying is pretty good.
Have been told that the fascia and gutter and roof will be happening this week.


Thursday 28 February 2013: Gutters and Fascia on
Our Gutters and Fascia were put up today as the rain started to fall and waiting for the roof tiles to be delivered. The Gutter and Fascia will be painted in Colorbond Monument color.
Monday 25 February 2013: First Floor Bricks Completed
This week, it was clear the brickwork is nearing completion except the Garage and Alfresco. The bricklaying is pretty good.
Have been told that the fascia and gutter and roof will be happening this week.


Thursday 28 February 2013: Gutters and Fascia on
Our Gutters and Fascia were put up today as the rain started to fall and waiting for the roof tiles to be delivered. The Gutter and Fascia will be painted in Colorbond Monument color.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Week 09 - Scaffolding up
(18 Feb 2013 - 23 Feb 2013)
Monday 18 February 2013: Scaffolding up
Went by this morning to see the scaffolding were delivered. Weather looks cloudy today and showers are predicted. I am crossing my fingers for no rain.
Drove past again this evening to see the scaffolding has been put up, I guess this means that the top storey bricks will be starting soon. Spoke to SS and was told that they will be back on Monday. That means no work will be carried out for the rest of the week.
Monday 18 February 2013: Scaffolding up
Went by this morning to see the scaffolding were delivered. Weather looks cloudy today and showers are predicted. I am crossing my fingers for no rain.
Drove past again this evening to see the scaffolding has been put up, I guess this means that the top storey bricks will be starting soon. Spoke to SS and was told that they will be back on Monday. That means no work will be carried out for the rest of the week.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Week 08 - Bricks Started
(11 Feb - 16 Feb 2013)
Monday 11 February 2013: Bricks Started
Very excited to see the bricks have started on the ground floor. I think they look great, happy with the brick selection The mortar also looks good (Mortar - raked off-white) with the bricks.
They started around the garage, Alfreso and the Rumpus room. We were really happy to see some bricks up. I think there were only three brick layers laying the bricks.
Tuesday 12 February 2013: More Bricks
Brickwork complete on towards the garage, Kitchen & Rumpus Room.Brickwork almost complete on ground floor.
The end of the brickwork is in sight !!
Though it can't go any further until the scaffolding is up & that hasn't been completed yet.
Monday 11 February 2013: Bricks Started
Very excited to see the bricks have started on the ground floor. I think they look great, happy with the brick selection The mortar also looks good (Mortar - raked off-white) with the bricks.
They started around the garage, Alfreso and the Rumpus room. We were really happy to see some bricks up. I think there were only three brick layers laying the bricks.
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| Towards Rumpus Room |
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| Alfresco View |
Brickwork complete on towards the garage, Kitchen & Rumpus Room.Brickwork almost complete on ground floor.
The end of the brickwork is in sight !!
Though it can't go any further until the scaffolding is up & that hasn't been completed yet.
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| Garage Side |
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| Towards Kitchen & Pantry |
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| Front View |
Week 07 - We have Windows
(04 Feb - 09 Feb 2013)
Monday 04 February 2013: Part Windows In
I went past the site this afternoon and windows were installed partially.
Wednesday 06 February 2013: Windows fully Installed
Monday 04 February 2013: Part Windows In
I went past the site this afternoon and windows were installed partially.
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| French Doors to Masterbed waiting to be installed |
And all our windows were fully installed today.
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| French Doors & Windows in Bedroom 1 |
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| Rumpus room Window |
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| Alfresco Bi-fold Doors |
Thursday 07 February 2013: Nothing Happening
Went over to the house but nothing was done. Bricks was just sitting there. We were hoping that some work was done as it was good weather. Hopefully tomorrow or on Monday.
Week 06 - Windows/Bricks Delivered
(28 Jan - 02 Feb 2013)
Monday 28 January 2013: Australia Day - Public Holiday
Tuesday 29 January 2013: Windows Delivered
Monday 28 January 2013: Australia Day - Public Holiday
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY
And all our windows were delivered today.
I went past there this afternoon and they were in. We chose Hammersley Brown for all the windows.
I'm hoping the windows will look better ones everything is done.
Wednesday 30 January 2013: Bricks/Mortar Delivered
The frame is pretty much complete now and the bricks have arrived. We're not sure why the plumbing is done before the brickwork. Now the brickie has to brick around the plumbing rather than the plumber just drilling a hole through the brickwork.
I think the palette of bricks we received looks good so far, I was worried we would get a dark palette but they look great.
Coosing the bricks was soooo hard, numerous weekends were spent looking at houses to see what the bricks looked like. It was hard to visualise what it would look like just by looking at a wall of bricks, I needed to see a whole house.
The off-white mortar/cement were delivered and that was it. Hoping the weather will improve over the weekend, surely they'll start the bricks next week... The bricks are Austral Everyday Life Freedom. The mortar will be raked and off-white in colour; can't wait to see how this looks.

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The frame is pretty much complete now and the bricks have arrived. We're not sure why the plumbing is done before the brickwork. Now the brickie has to brick around the plumbing rather than the plumber just drilling a hole through the brickwork.
I think the palette of bricks we received looks good so far, I was worried we would get a dark palette but they look great.
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| Everyday Life Freedom |
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| Bricks for the three pillars to be rendered |
The off-white mortar/cement were delivered and that was it. Hoping the weather will improve over the weekend, surely they'll start the bricks next week... The bricks are Austral Everyday Life Freedom. The mortar will be raked and off-white in colour; can't wait to see how this looks.
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| Off-White Mortar |
The gas has been installed and the plumbing is almost complete.
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| Gas Point in Family Room |
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| Duct for Rangehood in Kitchen |
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| Plumbing Pipes |
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| Gas Point/Water Line in Butlers Pantry |
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Week 05 - First Floor Frames
(21 Jan - 26 Jan 2013)
Monday 21 January 2013: First Floor Frames Up
Our frames were 99% completed today. I can't describe how excited we feel. We had a decent walkthrough after they had left and could finally truly visualise what we will have. Its quite breathtaking and makes all the planning, organising and waiting, well and truly worth it. Also, we chose the 2.7m ceilings and man they are big. I feel like an ant standing next to the frames.
Wednesday 23 January 2013: Roof Trusses Started
Our roof trusses were started today.
Yesterday saw more roof truss work and delivery of the steel support beams for above the alfresco doors and above the front portico.
Friday 25 January 2013: We have a Balcony
We probably wont see any more action until Tuesday due to the long weekend.

Monday 21 January 2013: First Floor Frames Up
Our frames were 99% completed today. I can't describe how excited we feel. We had a decent walkthrough after they had left and could finally truly visualise what we will have. Its quite breathtaking and makes all the planning, organising and waiting, well and truly worth it. Also, we chose the 2.7m ceilings and man they are big. I feel like an ant standing next to the frames.
| Front view of the House |
| Garage |
| Alfresco view |
Our roof trusses were started today.
Yesterday saw more roof truss work and delivery of the steel support beams for above the alfresco doors and above the front portico.
Friday 25 January 2013: We have a Balcony
We probably wont see any more action until Tuesday due to the long weekend.
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