Countdown...3, 2, 1 go

Day 1 of brick laying....we're off and running

all in all it's just a...

More bricks

The scaffolding was pulled down and more bricks were delivered making the brick total 30 pallets or 12000 bricks wowsers!

back view to alfresco - you can see the edge of the pool to the left

more bricks

more bricks

bricks around the right...

bricks around the left

no ugly scaffolding...woohoo I can see my beautiful pavilion taking shape

bricks out the front

Bricks & Plumbing

With all the frames complete now, today saw the delivery of the bricks and all the plumbing rough-in was done. Bradnams also installed our bi-fold doors (I've been waiting soooooo long to see these) to see the meals/family rooms and boy, they didn't disappoint!

my gorgeous bi-folds games/meals

ens

alfresco

look...bricks!

more bricks...

more bricks

Frame complete

We finally have all the frames completed and it looks awesome. All the coffered ceilings are done along with the drop down ceiling in the kitchen. All the bulkheads are done as well as the bath frames. We know how hard these guys have worked and trust me, with the system like ours, they need a medal. Because we are having roof tiles instead of colourbond, our frame had to be strengthened in order to bare the weight of the tiles. Usually if you are having tiles, you have a timber frame but we paid extra to have the strength of steel hence the longer build time.

drop down ceiling in kitchen

The roof

They installed the roof trusses this morning and boy was it great to watch...what a great job. Now it's looking like a real house and not a leggo system

Scaffolding

Some scaffolding was set up out the front today, I'm guessing it's to make it easier for the guys to put the trusses on the pavilion and for when the tiles go on the roof...maybe!!

The window to my soul

The windows were next to go in and I couldn't be more ecstatic they look awesome, I'm so glad I chose the colour I'm very happy

the left (dead) side of the home

front left side 

Truss me!

They put some roof trusses on the alfresco and garage and stood some more walls up. We got to meet our SS this afternoon and boy is he a nice man.

We went through the house to make sure we were happy with it (of course we were) and he told us that everything was going well with the build and because it was a big home, it was going to take longer than most other builds.

As long as we're in by xmas, I'll be a happy camper!

alfresco

More walls

Next to go up were the garage walls and alfresco

meter box with 3phase power

triple car garage with external access

The alfresco (pool to the right)

The Meccano Set!

They stood the first lot of frames up today and we almost have a house yippee. This has been a long time coming and finally we get to see for ourselves the beginning of our 'Resort'

garages

front entry 

right side of house...courtyard

Windows

We had our windows delivered today. I've been hanging out for these babies and they're finally here woo hoo. Now just hanging to see them in I can't wait

Frame delivery

Frames delivered, Kordon termite barrier sprayed and hooked up to electricity...ready for take off!

right side of house where the courtyard will be, which will house the garden shed/pool equipment

my frames

check out the view behind the trees...awesome!

frames...

and more frames

Set in stone!

We now have concrete...yay
I know I wasn't support to be here (safety reasons and all) I mean it is a construction site!, but who could resist watching their home grow when they've waited sooooooo long for things to start ha?????

they started on the garage side just before I got there after taking the kids to school

towards the rear of the house now and coming up to the alfresco and master bed now

doing the alfresco area and contemplating on wether they need another load!

yep, another load was needed to finish off the master bed

ta da...complete and the boards had been taken off by the time I got back from picking the boys up from school

Waffle on!

After having heavy showers yesterday, we finally saw our waffle pods laid and are now ready to be concreted

Formwork

The formwork started today

Piering

The piering was done today 62 all up (tender was 60) with only having to drill 2 of the back ones deeper because of the proximity of the pool @ an extra $160 cheering!

Plumbing

We had the plumbing done at the site today and our electrical appointment which went very smoothly and was over in about 2 hours.