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7 years7 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

We built the Manhattan 2 for the same reasons you have stated. Added Stacker Doors to the Alfresco & opened up the wall to the Home Theater room. Even now…

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
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9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Driveway is 'Blue Gravel'. We paid $300 a truck load & our driveway is over 100m long as we are a Battle axe block so it ends up pretty expensive.
Creedy.

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Update time,
2 1/2 months after We moved in & its all starting to feel like home. Still sooooo much to do, just gotta take it one little bit at a…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

When We had our PCI, We still had the front down pipes to be installed & painted, some plumbing fixups & some paint touch ups to go, nothing major but…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Good to see progress on everyone's build, just gotta hope the rain stays away!
1 Week after handover & things are progressing well. Bamboo was laid last Wednesday & it really…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Progress Week 20
We had PCI this morning & it ended with a nice surprise.....We have Keys!!
Seems our bank was superfast & final payment was completed last night so handover took…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Progress Week 19
Site clean up Yesterday. Only front down pipes & paint touch up to go.

Creedy.

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

That sucks! Ours is stained both sides & it was never mentioned or given as an option at colour selections.
I had a call from the S/S last Thursday with some…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks CathyLeigh, the kitchen cupboards are Formica 'Deep Anthracite'. We are installing Genesis 'Equinox' Bamboo after handover.
Went out to the block Yesterday & caught the S/S on his way…

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

You might want to keep on top of that as We were told that We would be contacted about our A/C install with regards to Zones etc before they started…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Ha, Thanks Guys. I almost feel bad posting up My progress. I hope everyone's builds pick up the pace a bit!
I stopped by this arvo not expecting anything but the…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Week 16 ended well for us with the Plumbers finishing on Friday after installing the Bath & toilets, gas lines, hot water system, all taps, water filter & Dishwasher install.…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks CathyLeigh, the Facade colour is Manhattan & Eaves are Surfmist.

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Yep, correct. There should be a splitter box up in the roof that We need to plug the Ariel into.

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Week 16 Progress.
Painting has almost finished & its great to finally see the ugly red bricks at the front bagged & painted. Very happy with our colour choice so far.…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

I get a call from Murray, My S/S once every 2 Weeks without fail & he gives Me dates for every step. eg: "Painters starting on Monday 4th, Electricians due…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

No, standard colour.

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks, We love it too! Even the painter thought it was a good choice.
The colour is Shale Gray.
Creedy.

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Visited the block on Sunday to find the painters hard at work. They had been there all weekend to catch after the storms.
Due to finish on Tuesday.
The Kitchen cupboards look…

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks, We just went with the standard switches from MJH & We will just change them out after handover as its much cheaper. They are a standard cavity size so…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Week 15 Progress
Tiles finished & Vanities installed.
Walked in yesterday to check on things & was surprised to find the Splash Back installed. Absolutely love the colour & cant wait to…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Week 13 progress
Interior carpentry finished, Tiles done & a nice surprise with the bench tops getting installed. Nothing will be done next week then the painter starts the Monday after…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Ha thanks, Yeh I'm a fan of the dark kitchen. I actually have pics of yours saved in My "inspiration pics" folder on My computer. It really does look awesome.…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Week 10 progress. Had a courtesy call from the S/S last week with the plan for the next week's work. Plaster & Architraves were finished Tuesday & the Wet area's…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

More progress today. We are now in the middle of week 7 & The whole house has been sheeted in one day. These guys fly!

Creedy.

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Thanks KristyLee, yeh every day there is something new to look forward to after work. We are building the Manhattan 2 from the Gen One range.
Creedy.

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

More progress, Met our S/S on site for the Pre-Gyprock inspection on Monday, Insulation installed & Gyprock delivered Tuesday & Gyprock to start Today.
The house seem so much quieter…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

More progress, Electrical & Plumbing rough in was completed yesterday, site clean up & Ducted Air Con started today. Had a call from our S/S yesterday with an update &…

9 years9 yearscreedyflyrcreedyflyr posted:
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

Mid Week 6 since our site was cut & We just had our Eves, Front Door & Wood Post thingy installed Today. I called in Yesterday arvo & no work…

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