Invasion Of The Sticky Dots

Yes to those who have built before it's those dreaded red sticky dots that indicate some kind of flaw. There are a few around but overall the house doesn't look like it has the measles.

Renderers have been back today and fixed a few blemishes.

Take Care When Changing Variations

Just a reminder to be careful when changing the detail in your variations. Check them, re-read them and check them once more to be sure. I realized yesterday why the mirror in the bathroom was so out of wack size wise. We changed the height dimension and when I transcribed the new dimensions I typed 1170mm instead of 1770mm for the width. Result I've asked SS to leave mirror off and I'll get another done after hand over at our expense.

Anybody want to buy a 1170mm x 835mm micro edge mirror cheap....lol

Pre-walk Through Completed

Not too much to report except pre-walk through with SS completed yesterday. Electrical finished on Monday by the looks of things. The ironing station is now mounted in the wall but not yet connected to power. Had to twist the door of the ironing station to get a good alignment....sounds dodgy but worked a treat and everything lines up perfectly now.

Tiler has grouted new tiling in bathroom and exterior door sills.

SS informs me the range hood has been stolen. I smell a rat as I was marking landscaping outside on Friday and didn't see anything looking like a range hood delivered. I asked if there was any proof of delivery and apparently they take a photo of the goods delivered along with the lot number. Hmmm....what then stops...no won't go there...lol

Anyway not our problem as Metricon will have to supply another.

Site Clean and Back Fill

Site has been cleaned, bin removed and slab back filled with sandy loam. Just waiting on Andy from Eden Earthworks to finish his current job and get started on ours. Metricon have given the green light to start construction of the front rock walls before hand over as they are concerned about getting certification without the retaining walls.

Tiling Edges Finished

Tile edges and expansion joints have been finished with silicone and what a difference! Starting to look more and more like a quality finished product.

Added Disclaimer

After a few dramatised phone calls today and one of the management overstepping the mark I believe it's time to remind people this is our personal experience with a Metricon build. Our SS and trades have been flexible and very helpful. Your mileage will vary and please don't use this blog as an example to try and further your case if they won't allow something.

Saying "But they did it" and quoting this blog will only bring down trouble on those that have been so helpful. I may still have to remove some posts to protect the innocent..lol

I hope people will be able to read between the lines and get the message I'm trying to send here.

Bathroom Tiles Corrected

Very happy to see the incorrect mirror has been removed (Without breaking it) and tiles laid as per contract. I thought it might prove a drama but appears to have gone smooth with a minimum of mess created. The grout is off colour on the floor and looks dirty hopefully just needs some more cleaning.