Rendering almost complete

24/06/2012

We haven't been receiving any updates from our SS for the last 3 weeks which I assumed this was due to the rain, so I thought I should leave a SMS. Got a message back saying that he has been leaving voice mail messages for the past two weeks, which I find a bit hard to believe as:

1. I have visual voice mail service on my phone so it's really easy to see if anyone has left messages. 

2. I can easily see all my missed calls on my iphone

3. I don't have anyone else complaining about me not returning calls.

Anyway finally spoke to our SS and he said that they have almost finished the rendering. Only thing left is the portico.

Drain pipes complete on the first floor

Looking over the garage

We opted for privacy windows for bedrooms over the standard

Additional window we asked to be installed into bedroom 3, basically allows us to look over the backyard. Vision is limited due to the roof and tree but still an okay view.

The rumpus room roof

With the massive gum tree we have, it's expected that we'd have lots of leaves :(

Rumpus and grand outdoor room

From left to right, rainwater tap, hot water, cold water and gas

I'm guessing that the white strips on both sides of the wall are control joints to allow for expansion, contraction, foundation movement etc.

First floor gutters, fascia and roof tiles complete

It's been raining a lot in Sydney the past few weeks and we've been concerned about the massive soaking the house has been getting since there's no roof. Anyway to our surprise they have finished all the first floor gutters, fascia and roof tiles. Just as well, the rain just hasn't stopped. The ground floor still doesn't have any roof tiles but at least the main part of the building is covered. Most of the first floor hebel panels have been installed.

Picture of the back of the house. The garage, rumpus and outdoor room don't have roof tiles yet. I forgot to take a picture from the front, so this is the only external photo I have for now.

The roof tiles we chose, Boral French Terracotta (unglazed) in Eclipse colour.

The front door frame

Sarking on the first floor. This should keep most of the dust and dirt out of the roof and allow us to use some of the space for storage. 

The first floor is pretty dry considering the rain we've had prior to the roof installation

Some misguided screws which should be holding the yellow tongue boards down. This will need to be fixed otherwise we'll have creaking floors.

Some hebel in the garage not sure how much more will be needed to finish the walls, but I'll ask if we can keep any left overs.

Portico complete