The laundry door and window frame was delivered today, very exciting until a closer look revealed that the window was a sliding window, not wind out awning as specified. So tomorrow we will see how well the builder deals with this.
Today we arrived to find that something new had been delivered.
Well it didn't take long for the birds to find the new house and leave their mark........on a vertical surface no less!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
No Action today
Perfect weather but no builders on site. Looking at the frame it seems almost complete, roofing now makes sense.
Pool is looking very good, not seeming to lose water and chemical balance seems perfect. Chlorine levels are now normal so hoping they will stay that way.
Gas pipe fitted
This picture actually taken on October 28, shows more progress. Mostly in roof structure. Gas pipe has been fitted.
Rainbank
Saw this package going out for a great price so grabbed it, pump is for rainwater tank water to toilets and laundry. Can also do outside taps for watering garden. Rainbank is the clever bit, allows automatic change over to mains water if rainwater runs out or power for pump fails.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Gas pipe installed
Another day and some more progress. Today the gas pipe went in. Roof getting close.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
A little more progress
Day 3 and the builders have been back. Some red panels have been added and ceiling beams started. Also the frames have been bolted to the slab, it won't be moving now!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Another nothing day
Perfect weather but no action. Have begun to think about insulating the inerior wall spaces, we have 13mm walls but when you see the frame it is obvious just how little space is between rooms.
Have been recommended Bradford Soundscreen (Rockwool) Batts. No idea on price yet.
Have been recommended Bradford Soundscreen (Rockwool) Batts. No idea on price yet.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NFA
No further action on the frame today despite perfect weather. Pool is now showing normal levels of chlorine the only problem is keeping the sand out as it clogs the filter stopping flow and reducing the chlorine levels.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Swimming Pool
Well the pool is looking much better, the salt levels are almost normal meaning that the chlorinator can start producing enough chlorine. The filter keeps getting clogged up with sand reducing flow.
steel frames
After Day three, perfect weather but no more progress. Still in week 7 from construction begining.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Frame is almost done
This was how it looked this morning, frame almost completed, looks like it needs a bit more root work and to be bolted to the slab.
regards
sean
regards
sean
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Frames after day 1
Today we had a look and found that the frames had been started. We now have half a house!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Steel Frames delivered
Today the steel frames arrived. What you can see in this picture is it, all that is required to build a house. Hopefully the frame will go up very soon now.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
PGH Castillo bricks have arived!
Today we went to clean our pool, looks like it is no longer leaking. Great excitement as we drew up and saw that the bricks have arrived!
These are the Castillo bricks as delivered, they really change depending on the light, lots of purple and blue tones. We are really happy with this choice. Mortar will be black.
These are the Castillo bricks as delivered, they really change depending on the light, lots of purple and blue tones. We are really happy with this choice. Mortar will be black.
Swimming Pool not leaking
After several days the pool is still holding all of it's water so hoping that the leak is fixed. Took several hours to clean as the bottom was full of leaves from the Oak tree next door. Another week of no leaks and we will be confident enough to start on the paving.
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