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  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, September 3

    September 3, 2001

    Faxed the window company with some of the problems with the windows. They replied immediately and will come and have a look tomorrow. Looked around for the type of wire I’ll need on the balcony and balustrades. Called a few places. Also checked with the waterproofer, who will be coming on Thursday.

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, September 2

    September 2, 2001

    Had some help painting more boards today. Glad to be doing it under cover because the weather looks a little overcast.

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 31

    August 31, 2001

    he inspection is set for mid-morning. The electricians have come back to do the balance of the electrical work. The carpenter has now hung all the doors and we find that two panels are definitely missing. The cladding looks very good. Have asked the carpenter to concentrate on the cladding because of the insulation that [...]

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 28

    August 28, 2001

    Back to block to meet with the kitchen check measurer. We made a few alterations and I should expect to receive a revised plan which I should sign off on before the kitchen goes to the factory. I booked the inspection for Friday. This is a major inspection of the frame, so I hope it [...]

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 25

    August 25, 2001

    Did a little more cleaning up on the block and a lot of sweeping. A couple of friends came with me and we managed to move some extra pieces of the stair timber upstairs (out of harms way and the rain). These pieces will be fine for the stair railing. Met some neighbours who live [...]

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 22

    August 22, 2001

    Had to chase up the weatherboards which were supposed to come today because the ones we have are now used. The carpenter has almost finished the external stairs and his offsiders have been doing the eaves lining and resetting all the windows and doors. Called to have the bin removed. The electrician came and started [...]

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 22

    Went to local showroom and looked at kitchen appliances, etc. Found a less expensive oven. Should manage to get all appliances, kitchen and laundry for about $8,000ish.

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 21

    August 21, 2001

    Went to block for concrete pour. This was not as difficult as I thought it would be. I had asked however for a small mixer, but a huge one arrived. Anyway they put a chute on the end of the mixer and just poured the concrete directly into two of the holes. Then I just [...]

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 20

    August 20, 2001

    Made a lot of phone calls to plumber, timber yard (rest of weatherboard coming this Friday), door manufacturer for mold around doors and window (coming Wednesday). Called the carpenter. It’s very windy still. He’s doing the eave lining today while waiting for the timber molds.

  • Owner Builder Diary – Year 3, August 18

    August 18, 2001

    Bin arrived and almost filled it. Felt happy cleaning up the site. Moved some of the weatherboards onto the covered deck on to a tarpaulin. Shall paint from up here. Had some labouring help to dug the holes for the stair posts. Ordered some concrete for Tuesday. Called the engineer to check up on how [...]

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