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11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

So it's time for our building thread. After a few months of planning the contract is finally signed and we are steaming ahead ::wink:: building…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Yay , seems like everything is finished and house is ready for us, can't wait to finally move in next week. ::celeb::

Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)
11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

PCI stage is over and looks like we will be definitely moving in in two weeks ::celeb:: Overall everything went well, few paint fixes…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Thanks everyone, hope all of you who hasn't done so will be enjoying your new houses soon. ::wink::

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

We are using variety of blinds-curtains for different rooms. For instance double pleated curtains combined with venetian blinds in the bedbroom for maximum sound-light insulation and privacy. Or Luxaflex Silhouettes…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Packing is in progress :D

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

PCI is booked for Friday, finally! Now we have to get bunch of contractors (Air Con.,Flooring, Network/sound, blinds etc.) to finish their work and get a final payment from the…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Some update. Our preliminary PCI date is 25th of October! :z: We are really hoping builder will make it as our rent is about to expire…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Thanks guys, the ensuite unit colour is Jarrah.

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Entrance doors are installed and garage door has been ordered. Apparently B&D no longer produces Jarrah coloured doors so we had to urgently select different one. That in turn triggered…

Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)
11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Stairs are standard MDF, we will be covering it with laminate boards after handover.

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

We've finally got stairs! ::lol::

Also benchtop measurements have been taken and it should arrive approximately late next week. Not much remaining now: Painting, tiles/splashback and…

Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)
11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Another productive week, we have all kitchen/bathroom cabinets installed. No kitchen benchtops and splashback yet.
Kitchen:
Ensuite:

Bathroom:

Linen:

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Thanks, veluxes are great, but quite expensive. We've got electric remote controlled ones with flyscreens, rain sensors and blockout blinds (550x980mm). That package via the builder was priced roughly at…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Thanks guys, we are pretty excited and can't wait to see the loft from the inside now when we have natural light there (may be this weekend...). :)

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Skylights have arrived yesterday morning. They have been delayed by one week due to wrong color delivered. But all's well that ends well:
They look smaller then they actually are. May…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Fully functional panorama here: http://360.io/kJ4tL9

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Past week appeares to be very productive. We have roof finished, data and audio/video cabling as well as electrical wiring has been done, first part of ducted aircon installed ,…

11 years11 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

3 and 4 are metal including rail. 2 is wood.

12 years12 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Thanks everyone. We hope once it is finished there won't be any more "bad weather" excuses.. ::cool::

12 years12 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Ok, roof is now on the way. Still not fully finished , but almost there.

12 years12 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
South @ Seaford Meadows

Ah well, one of the "perks" of building in a new estate...

12 years12 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
South @ Seaford Meadows

Where that music is coming from? Shopping centre?

12 years12 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Spoke to our brickie, who is about to finish, roof should go up once he is done. Apparently technology they are using does not allow roof mounting before walls are…

12 years12 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

Had a chat with SS, he hopes roof should be done during next 3 days, hope he hopes right ::lol::

12 years12 yearsRagnarDRagnarD posted:
Custom loft with Format in SA- Moved in and happy :-)

I wish it'll go faster, still no roof... Anyway congrats on your move! We'll try to stop by next time we are there ::wink::

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