Cabinets

Cabinets throughout house are finished in Licorice Linea vinyl wrap which actually looks darker and greyer in the gloss wrap over normal Laminex.

Benchtops

Kitchen, laundry and bathroom bench tops are all Caesarstone which was a free upgrade from Metricon in the Momentum package.

Tile Selections Part 1

Time for some more catch-up posting, this time our tile selections done through Metricon Tiles (National Tiles).

Main floor and wet area tile. Super White 600x600 & 300x600 in bathrooms.

Wall tile for bathroom and ensuite. Stratos Limestone in 300x600.

Primary feature tile in the main bathroom and ensuite. Metallic Deck 300x600

Roof Flashing Update - Not Happy

When I posted the roof flashing was complete the other day I was mistaken. It wasn't finished and has been added to since. The result was a mess, nothing is in alignment the render has been chipped, there are dents in some parts of the flashing, silicon slopped over everything. I'll post more pictures over the weekend if I get a chance.

I rang our SS just before lunch yesterday and told him I wouldn't except the quality of workmanship that had been applied. As always Lincoln was onto it and called the supplier who inspected it that afternoon and agreed that the job was well below standard and they would do the job again. I'm assuming and hoping they will start from scratch and replace all the metal flashing and use a different installer this time.

Plastering Day 3

Here we are on day 3 of the plastering with all the walls and ceilings sheeted and plaster applied to the joins and corners. First two pictures are of the modified ensuite and the final picture is of the garage showing the inbuilt storage which will also house the alarm and networking equipment.

Plasterers mentioned they'd be working Saturday as well to do the cornices and start sanding, not sure if that still applies.

Had a chat with the boss of the plasterers and advised him we are having floor to ceiling tiles in the ensuite and that we didn't want the tiles to be flush with the cornice. His solution was simple, they'll leave off the cornice in ensuite until the tiling is done. What's important to know out of this is if I hadn't flagged this with my SS the tiles would have been flush to the edge of the cornice which I think looks cheap and makes the whole thing look like an afterthought. Don't assume Metricon will always do what looks best, ask and tell them what you want and why!

Ironing Station

The IC1300 Robinhood Ironing Centre and the modifications to the laundry wall to accommodate it. Very lucky that wall is a double wall and is perfect for the job. Love it when things work out without intervention.

These things can be expensive at around $430 at Bunnings or similar money at some of the major retailers. I talked to my contacts at Clive Peeters who I used to work for and got it down to $350.

If you want a good deal on anything electrical go to Clive Peeters at Mermaid Waters and ask for Tom or George and say Charlie sent you...hopefully you won't get abused...lol

Facade Roof Flashing Complete

Finally all the roof is waterproof but not without some problems. The colourbond steel that makes up the flat part of the roof above that large front awning window I discovered is very scratched and has a crease in it. Scratched as in down to bare metal in one part. Also the old outside light versus down pipe issue appeared...lol down pipe always wins. With no time left I was able to move the outside light wiring myself to another suitable location.