Driveway Bliss

After The big FO Brick Fence was completed it was then time to get the Driveway and pathways sorted.
Got a number of quotes and we decided to go for exposed aggregate. We choose a mix called Tambo, which looks great. In the lead up I collected around a tonne of Mud underneath all my shoes and increased my height be around 5 centimetres. every time I walked outside.

We decided to add some curved angles into both the driveway and pathways layout, that added a flowing / fluid effect that worked well in providing contract to the House which is straight lines everywhere. The guys took about 2-3 days to set out, pour and clean up. 7 days later they applied a sealer which takes the harshness out of the exposed aggregate. end result was brilliant.

Fenced In

Well its been a while since my last update been under the pump both at home and at work. Lots of things have happened over the last month.

- Upgraded lighting switches to clipsal Impress. Have a blue led that makes them easy to find in the dark and they look cool and high tech.
- Had two new Panasonic "Econavi" spit system installed downstairs and upstairs (ready for next summer)
- Purchased two new Bay Swiss Leather Republic Sofa's which look a treat - we now have 5 sofas !!!
- Dabbled into the art of feature wall painting in the master bedroom - looks a treat - pics soon
- Installed 2 curtains and a whopping 22 Lux timber venition blinds which look brilliant
- Moved stuff upstairs downstairs to the point of delirium.
- Connected 4 samsung video security camera's into a prewired security system.
- Installed 2 Samsung Ezon Digital Door Locks that allow keyless access via car or code, this allows us to leave the house commando (keyless)
- Had a brilliant new double brick fence built and rendered which looks brilliant. (snaps below) Our bricklayer Mr S was terrific, He took our design and made it a reality. A true professional and a work of art at a reasonable price. We shopped around and we got a great double brick construction, with the slimline 50 Mil exactly the same as the house facade itself and the same Dune render.


With all the things we have done it makes you feel tired just thinking about it.

The new fence is now complete - here are a few snaps pre completion.

1000 Jobs

The interesting thing about moving back in that what was supposed to be stressful of cource but once your in you can relax right - NO the work has just begun.

Telstra are woeful, no cable internet until June 8, two months after move in date - excuse is they're busy on other projects MASSIVE FAIL.
Fix up's on the house like some electrics have been arranged and competed by Metricon - pretty fuss free.
Still waiting on a panel on the garage door to be replaced (a tradesmen must have toe-barred the centre panel) Metricon are on the case.
Everything in the house works - just waiting for a big wet to make sure to closed plumbing system actually functions.

Fence got underway - but has taken ~ 3 weeks end to end, but results are worth it.

In Like Flynn

Well we are finally in, have to curb our enthusiasm as we've been overseas in between handover and final move in date which happened over Easter. Feel like I could sleep for a week. Home quality is great, almost everything works short of two power outlets. You would think that electricians would actually check that a power point works before issuing a certificate? Right?. Anyway aside from some final works such as new panel for the garage door and the pump for storm water system, it's done and dusted. There are a few snapshots here to give you an impression. once we've done the big clean-up and final furniture arrangement well post some more photo's.



This morning work commenced on the Brick fence, foundations pits are done and concrete goes in later today, The fence will feature 50 mill bricks in Tawny Heritage and rendered posts base panel and cappings and will sit arount 1.7 - 1.8 high. Once this is done we will start of the front yard landscaping.

one more sleep or maybe more

Waiting Waiting Waiting. Likely to get handover either today or next week or sometime very soon. Its like watching paint dry, god knows ive done a lot of that over the last few months. Here are some drive by picks on the way back from my coffee run.

Must say the side gate is a masterpiece!

Gated Community

Side gate has gone in. We employed the "Week End" team to build and install. Used Merbu dressed posts and used Fortress Gates self select and assemble. The side gate is 1850 high and 1200 wide. The decorative inserts / panels were from Chippies in Ringwood and they have been painted in a Merbu stain (Intergrain DWT) which lasts forever and ever outside. They use this stuff on boat decks - so you know it's good. Posts are set in concrete (not quickset). Just waiting for the side fence to be straitened and we will tie in the left hand panel. We have some Dulux (Dune) render paint which should look great with the rendered balcony nearby.

Here is some picks...

Buffed !

Had the pre inspection yesterday - House is buffed, Out Site Super visor has done a stonking job in the house. Must say it looks like a display home. Target date for keys is Friday March 15 - hopefully earlier!

Here are some photos of the buffed result after cleaning by Metricon.



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