Frame

27-6-15

We have timber frames erected with roof trusses ready to be fixed. Windows, wall bracing, lintels and frame connections mostly done, there is a little bit left to do.

Steel beams (2 off) over the garage are in. Props will be kept to under the garage lintel beam until the supporting brickwork goes in. Couldn't see any termite mesh or SmartFilm under the external frames.

We can finally get an idea of room sizes and see overall shape of the house - which I am happy with.

Got a receipt of first progress payment from Allworth on 26-6-15.

 

Front entry and corner of master bedroom

.Living room door and entry to kitchen/dining

Slab Foundation

13-6-15

Conducted a site inspection today to see completed formwork and all steel reinforcement laid, couldn't really fault anything, it was all as specified and done well.

Got a variation cost letter today, looking at a $3000 (extra) bill for removal of excess fill - I was expecting about half that cost.

 16-6-15

Did another site visit today to see the slab poured and formwork stripped. Also got a letter from Allworth for first progress payment - they don't much around.