[WeeklySummary.024] Week 24 (10/01/2008) - (16/01/2008)

Achievements:
Eaves lining for ground floor installed
Frames for alfresco ceiling installed
Galvanised pole and underground electrical cable installed
Holes on gyprock walls for power points and light switches done
Architrave for most ground floor doors done
Architrave/trim for all windows done
Fence of roof removed

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe - According to inspector, an engineering report is required, leave it open for tracking purpose
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
4. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
5. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
6. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area - According to inspector, this will later be covered. Leave it open to keep track of issue
7. Study room window broken
8. Standard "J" track (instead of heavy duty "U" track) been used for both sliding doors
9. Front roof valley above bay windows fitted with incorrect length (too short) causes leaking in front porch and bay windows areas
10. Front roof valley above garage leads water straight into sarking area instead of roof tiles
11. Front roof tiles above bay windows not finished properly
12. 3 areas in bedrooms upstairs have floor movements, squeaking noise is evident in those areas
13. Cleaning of external bricks for ground floor half finished
14. According to supervisor, kitchen window needs to be raised higher
15. 4 steps cornice not been installed in upstairs living area
16. Wrong highlit been installed above main entrance
17. External lights at the front in different height
18. Rubber under some windows not installed properly
19. Hole in ceiling at family room area, near back bay windows

[WeeklySummary.023] Week 23 (03/01/2008) - (09/01/2008)

Achievements:
External doors installed

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe - According to inspector, an engineering report is required, leave it open for tracking purpose
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
4. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
5. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
6. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area - According to inspector, this will later be covered. Leave it open to keep track of issue
7. Study room window broken
8. Standard "J" track (instead of heavy duty "U" track) been used for both sliding doors
9. Front roof valley above bay windows fitted with incorrect length (too short) causes leaking in front porch and bay windows areas
10. Front roof valley above garage leads water straight into sarking area instead of roof tiles
11. Front roof tiles above bay windows not finished properly
12. 3 areas in bedrooms upstairs have floor movements, squeaking noise is evident in those areas
13. Cleaning of external bricks for ground floor half finished
14. According to supervisor, kitchen window needs to be raised higher
15. 4 steps cornice not been installed in upstairs living area
16. Wrong highlit been installed above main entrance

[WeeklySummary.022] Week 22 (27/12/2007) - (02/01/2008)

Achievements:
Cornice installed

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe - According to inspector, an engineering report is required, leave it open for tracking purpose
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
4. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
5. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
6. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area - According to inspector, this will later be covered. Leave it open to keep track of issue
7. Study room window broken
8. Standard "J" track (instead of heavy duty "U" track) been used for both sliding doors
9. Front roof valley above bay windows fitted with incorrect length (too short) causes leaking in front porch and bay windows areas
10. Front roof valley above garage leads water straight into sarking area instead of roof tiles
11. Front roof tiles above bay windows not finished properly
12. 3 areas in bedrooms upstair have floor movements, squeaking noise is evident in those areas
13. Cleaning of external bricks for ground floor half finished
14. According to supervisor, kitchen window needs to be lowered
15. 4 steps cornice been installed in ground floor study instead of upstair living area

[WeeklySummary.021] Week 21 (20/12/2007) - (26/12/2007)

Achievements:
Gyprock walls & ceiling finished

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe - According to inspector, an engineering report is required, leave it open for tracking purpose
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
4. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
5. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
6. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area - According to inspector, this will later be covered. Leave it open to keep track of issue
7. Study room window broken
8. Standard "J" track (instead of heavy duty "U" track) been used for both sliding doors
9. Front roof valley above bay windows fitted with incorrect length (too short) causes leaking in front porch and bay windows areas
10. Front roof valley above garage leads water straight into sarking area instead of roof tiles
11. Front roof tiles above bay windows not finished properly
12. 3 areas in bedrooms upstair have floor movements, squeaking noise is evident in those areas
13. Cleaning of external bricks for ground floor half finished
14. Insulation for alfresco area damaged during brick washing process - issue resolved
15. According to supervisor, kitchen window needs to be lowered

[WeeklySummary.020] Week 20 (13/12/2007) - (19/12/2007)

Achievements:
1. Insulation finished
2. Cornice and materials for gyprock wall & ceiling delivered
3. Cleaning of external bricks for ground floor (not finished due to issue with neighbour)
4. Work for gyprock walls started

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe - According to inspector, an engineering report is required, leave it open for tracking purpose
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
4. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
5. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
6. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area - According to inspector, this will later be covered. Leave it open to keep track of issue
7. Study room window broken
8. Door frame for sliding door damaged - issue resolved
9. Big hole in roof tile above garage area - issue resolved
10. Standard "J" track (instead of heavy duty "U" track) been used for both sliding doors
11. Front roof valley above bay windows fitted with incorrect length (too short) causes leaking in front porch and bay windows areas
12. Front roof valley above garage leads water straight into sarking area instead of roof tiles
13. Front roof tiles above bay windows not finished properly
14. 3 areas in bedrooms upstair have floor movements, squeaking noise is evident in those areas
15. 2 air conditioning pipes not sealed properly - issue resolved
16. Cleaning of external bricks for ground floor half finished
17. Insulation for alfresco area damaged during brick washing process

[WeeklySummary.019] Week 19 (06/12/2007) - (12/12/2007)

Achievements:
1. Air conditioning pipes connected
2. First inspection by our own inspector
3. Cabling for network, alarm system, telephone, home theatre completed
4. Electrical cabling completed

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe - According to inspector, an engineering report is required, leave it open for tracking purpose
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged - issue resolved
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
7. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area - According to inspector, this will later be covered. Leave it open to keep track of issue
8. Front hip roof above front windows not finished - issue resolved
9. Study room window broken
10. Door frame for sliding door damaged
11. Big hole in roof tile above garage area
12. Standard "J" track (instead of heavy duty "U" track) been used for both sliding doors
13. Front roof valley above bay windows fitted with incorrect length (too short) causes leaking in front porch and bay windows areas
14. Front roof valley above garage leads water straight into sarking area instead of roof tiles
15. Front roof tiles above bay windows not finished properly - picked up by inspector
16. 3 areas in bedrooms upstair have floor movements, squeaking noise is evident in those areas - picked up by inspector
17. 2 air conditioning pipes not sealed properly - picked up by inspector

[WeeklySummary.018] Week 18 (29/11/2007) - (05/12/2007)

Achievements:
1. Scaffolding for ground floor roofing done
2. Ground floor sarking, anti-ponding pad done

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
7. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area
8. Front hip roof above front windows not finished
9. Study room window broken
10. Door frame for sliding door damaged

[WeeklySummary.017] Week 17 (22/11/2007) - (28/11/2007)

Achievements:
1. 1st floor roof tiles finished
2. 1st floor bricks cleaned/washed

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
7. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area
8. Front hip roof above front windows not finished
9. Study room window broken

[WeeklySummary.016] Week 16 (15/11/2007) - (21/11/2007)

Achievements:
1. 1st floor eaves lining done.
2. 1st floor sarking done.
3. Roof tiles delivered.

Unplanned expenses:
Confirmed $823 for sewer variation.

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed
7. Huge gap above external door and window, especially laundry area

[WeeklySummary.015] Week 15 (08/11/2007) - (14/11/2007)

Achievements:
Brick work all done, brick layers moved front porch arch 2 bricks lower to avoid been blocked by gutter.
Gutter for 1st floor done.

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed

[WeeklySummary.014] Week 14 (01/11/2007) - (07/11/2007)

Achievements:
Brick work all done, not much progress due to continuous rain.

Unplanned expenses:
1. Wife wanted to add some extra downlights, waiting for quote from builder.
2. Received letter from builder explaining why we need to pay extra $900 for sewer pipes, waiting to meet supervisor to discuss details.

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Drain pipe next to alfresco post been removed

[WeeklySummary.013] Week 13 (25/10/2007) - (31/10/2007)

Achievements:
Brick work continued, more than 50% of brick work for 1st floor finished. 3 of 4 alfresco brick post finished.

Unplanned expenses:
Builder tried to ask for extra $800-900 for sewer connection, still fighting for it...

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones

[WeeklySummary.012] Week 12 (18/10/2007) - (24/10/2007)

Achievements:
Brick work continued, brick work above garage door finished, alfresco brick post started, brick work for 1st floor also started.

Unplanned expenses:
Builder tried to ask for extra $800-900 for sewer connection, still fighting for it...

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Right hand side supporting steel beam in garage not bolted to groung ==>Issue resolved!

[WeeklySummary.011] Week 11 (11/10/2007) - (17/10/2007)

Achievements:
Scaffolding for whole house finished
Brick work continued, external garage walls finished and back bay windows fully covered with bricks

Unplanned expenses:
Builder tried to ask for extra $800-900 for sewer connection, still fighting for it...

Issues:
1. Steel beams in Alfresco been joined instead of one full piece, painted with orange paint. Not sure if this is structurely sound and safe
2. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
3. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
5. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones
6. Right hand side supporting steel beam in garage not bolted to groun

[WeeklySummary.010] Week 10 (04/10/2007) - (10/10/2007)

Achievements:
Brick work continued, front bay windows and kitchen fully covered with bricks, rest of ground floor walls all done up to about 1.5M high.

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage --> discussed with supervisor, will be fixed later. Can't replace the board as that requires removing the whole board, which might damage other areas. Will have extra supporting beams installed under it.

2. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged - Noggings removed, front of frames covered by board --> discussed with supervisor, will be fixed when internal walls are up.

3. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken --> discussed with supervisor, no point fixing it now as there will still be many truck deliveries for at least a few more months. It will be fixed later.

4. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones. --> discussed with supervisor, will be fixed after brick work done.

5. Right hand side supporting steel beam in garage not bolted to ground --> discussed with supervisor, he said he is waiting for the concrete guy to come back to cut off some concrete next to that steel beam, about 20mm. Once that's done it will be bolted correctly.

6. One of the bricks near water tank in different colour --> discussed with brick layer, decided to leave it as it is, issue closed.

[WeeklySummary.009] Week 9 (27/09/2007) - (03/10/2007)

Achievements:
Brick work started

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
2. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged - Noggings removed, front of frames covered by board
3. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken
4. 1st floor main bathroom windows was installed with clear glass windows instead of obscured/glazed ones.

[WeeklySummary.008] Week 8 (20/09/2007) - (26/09/2007)

Achievements:
Gas pipes installed
Some water pipes connected

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
2. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged - Noggings removed, front of frames covered by board
3. Meal room window needs to be raised - issue resolved
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken

[WeeklySummary.007] Week 7 (13/09/2007) - (19/09/2007)

Achievements:
Frames and windows for 1st floor done
Roof trusses done
Scaffolding removed

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
1. Found a hole on the floor board of bedroom above garage
2. 2 "Noggings" in frames of bedroom above garage damaged
3. Meal room window needs to be raised
4. Sewage pipe (in front of property) broken

[WeeklySummary.006] Week 6 (06/09/2007) - (12/09/2007)

The weather was quite good this week, but there still wasn't much progress this week...
Achievements:
All timber beams for 1st floor done.
Scaffolding installed.

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
None

[WeeklySummary.005] Week 5 (30/08/2007 - 05/09/2007)

Due to continuous rain in the past few days, there wasn't much progress this week...
Achievements:
Damaged frame replaced and some beams setup

Unplanned expenses:
None

Issues:
None