Week 19, Day 133

Dates have changed, which is not all that unexpected with Easter!

PCI will now be held on Monday 16th of April, with handover set for Monday 23rd.

We've indicated to PD that we will be having an independant building inspector go through the house, and that we would like him to come with us to the PCI. They have said that it is not possible as it will take too long to complete and that he will need to arrange a time with our SS to go through prior to us having our PCI. Not exactly what we wanted to hear as it was more of a second opinion for us, especially when there are a couple of items we are concerned about that our SS doesn't seem to be. We don't exactly want the wool pulled over our eyes so to speak :)

The garage door has still not been installed, nor has the slab been extended for the garage. This is something that our SS told us about a couple of months ago, as it is around 100mm too short which will mean that when the garage door is closed, it won't meet the floor level. Hmmm, can't see that happening before Monday!

The cleaners were in when we popped over for a peek, funny to think they are cleaning and yet there feels like there is so much work to go still. They said that they will be back again at handover to do a final clean.

Scott and I need to get a move on with choosing carpet and the finish of the concrete! This weeks plan is to have a "concrete" idea of what we want, pardon the pun. We've had quotes for Hyperfloor which is a really lovely polished concrete finish, costs an arm and a leg, however, two of the four companies we've contacted have told us not to go there as it's not possible to get an even polish when the house is already complete. They have suggested a simple grind and seal, which I really don't like the look of. The Hyperfloor finish gives a look not unlike marble and it feels super smooth. Time to have more of a chat with the ones that have said they would be happy to do it for us. The theory is that it's so much more work to do the Hyperfloor finish, where as the grind and seal is done in one to two days and is literally, a quick grind and a coat or two of varnish (from the mouths of the grinders themselves). Perhaps there is more profit in the grind and seal??

To be continued later this week.....