Gutters have Arrived

Gutters have Arrived

Today the gutters arrived. Unpainted zinc coated, we asked about colorbond thinking it would save painting later on- would have been an extra cost item. However the builder did not like the idea as they were worried that if the coating was scratched by a careless contractor the builder would have to repair it. They prefer to use zinc coated metal and paint later, any scratches can be easily touched up before handover. My guess is that the painter gets paid the same weather they do gutters or not. Intersting to see if they paint them before putting them up.

Hopefully the zinc will last as long as color bond.

Gutter accessories

Not much action

Not a lot more happened this week aside from the doors.   Over the weekend I connected up the pool lights and tested them after dark.   They light up the entire pool and are facing away from the house so you can just see the water glowing from the back yard.  Very cool!

Door frames delivered

Laundry Window-sliding

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.

Something new has arrived

Today we arrived to find that something new had been delivered.

First Birdstrike

Well it didn't take long for the birds to find the new house and leave their mark........on a vertical surface no less!

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

Frame progress

This picture actually taken on October 28, shows more progress. Mostly in roof structure. Gas pipe has been fitted.