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Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Brickwork 95%

Well it has been a tad over 1 month of labour on the brickwork and we have hit the wall (pardon the pun). Due to our original site supervisor deciding to go his own way last month, we have been without site level supervision assisting the brickies. The brickies have moved onto another job as they ran out of bricks, presumably due to the construction manager filling in between site supervisors.

We still have some remaining works to be completed;
  • Stairs with concrete treads to the alfresco and laundry
  • Lintel, sill and upper brickwork on the study window
  • Alfresco slab face veneer and door sill
Despite these outstanding tasks, the brick cleaner has swept through the quiet worksite and scrubbed up the brickwork. We are very happy with the craftsmanship. This crew has been spectacular and i'm impressed with the speed and quality of the job.
Our earlier concerns about the colour/character of the austral bricks are long forgotten now!

The contrasting colour of brick and mortar is beautiful now that it has been revealed. The brick character is now visible in the detailed photos below. We are very chuffed with the result.

4/12 Man in action! (entry patio)
4/12
Garage 'workshop' parapet wall



4/12 Garage opening

4/12 Western elevation - Studio, laundry and lounge wall (note: missing steps)

4/12 Dining Room window detail

4/12 Rear view - Lounge window, alfresco (note: missing alfresco veneer, door sill and steps)

4/12 Western wall - from street view

4/12 Front facade - from street view

4/12 Eastern elevation - Kitchen window

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Brick Work - Week 3 Update

As we started this week, the brickwork has been completed to the first level. Extra bricks were delivered late last week and the green brick waste bin was swapped on Monday 16/11. More sand was also delivered in preparation for the next wave of work.
12/11 1st level brick work nearing completion
12/11 Second delivery of bricks

Yesterday, the scaffold was being erected. This will now allow the bricklayers to continue the upper level brickwork.
We received an update today from the SS, advising that the bricklayers expect to complete the brickwork within two weeks (weather permitting!). He also has lined up a brick clean, with fascia, guttering and roof tiles to follow.
We can now expect the eaves and cladding to be completed prior to Christmas. It will be a relief to know the site will be weather proof before the Christmas break. Fingers crossed the weather doesn't delay the schedule.
17/11 Scaffold delivery

17/11 Scaffold installation on the western boundary

17/11 Hive of activity


Monday, 2 November 2015

Brick Work - Day 2 Update

Another epic day of brick work.
Even with one man down, the Labourer and Brickie managed to get another 10 lineal metres bricked.
Laundry door / Dining room window

Dining room window

Lounge window (West back corner)

This crew is absolutely amazing! It's quite exciting seeing so much progress each day. Lets hope the Sydney weather keeps shining!
Special thanks to my assistant's who are supervising the work each afternoon!