There has been a lot of work done since my last post, unfortunately the pre & post Christmas rush impacted on my available time to write! The building is approaching lock up now, which we were hoping to achieve before [...]
So nice to finally see some wall framing going up, over the past 2 weeks the builders have continued working on the floor framing, then laying a sheet floor over the joists to create a platform to work from. Building [...]
In the last 2 weeks the garage walls have been blocked up and waterproofed, along with the termite control system put in place. Unfortunately this has seen the first minor error in the construction, with the blocklayers building the side [...]
With some minor delays due to rain, the last 2 weeks has seen the excavations finalised and the concretors moving in to prep for and pour the footings and alfresco slab, it feels like a slow start, and possibly compared [...]
After a week off waiting for the formal Building Application (BA) approval on the house we finally got underway last week with the house build! The first step, as for the pool, was to meet with Barry McPherson the builder [...]
I am thrilled & excited to say that construction has now started, with the first ground broken excavating to create the level rear yard & the pool. Given that the site is a typical small lot & is 10m wide, [...]
This being the first post & covering the entire design & documentation process, will be the longest, but I will try to keep it as brief as possible & stick to key points. After purchasing our block in Barrinia St, [...]
It’s been a while since our last post & pleased to say that it is because there have been some significant changes happening at UDS! First & foremost we have a great new base, having moved the office to Hawthorne, [...]
The cabinetry (kitchen & robes) has been progressing & is nearly complete, along with the bathrooms. The timber floors are now polished & looking great. Wes & Reg are very happy with how all the trades have come together in [...]
Things are moving very quickly at the house now, with the kitchen going in, along with the front door & internal stairs, this week finishing touches are being done to the plastering & skirting & the painters are starting inside. [...]
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