Denali Demo and Rebuild

[tgh]

Times have changed , we destroyed two houses in the burbs.. just piled it all up along with a few trees and set a match to it.
Nobody complained.. thats the way stuff was done...

 

[RooFlyer]

Times have changed , we destroyed two houses in the burbs.. just piled it all up along with a few trees and set a match to it.
Nobody complained.. thats the way stuff was done...

Ummmm.. were they your houses, though?

 

[tgh]

Ummmm.. were they your houses, though?

Oh no , owned by developers, perfectly legal process with all permits in place..

 

[Denali]

Crew arrived at 6.30 this morning and kicked some rocks until 7am. Asbestos removed and wrecker driver currently eating his morning smoko kiddy Rollups and discussing favourite Zooper Doopers flavours with Mr Denali.

I'm told it should be completed today.

Before.

Currently view.

 

[Ade]

Is Was that a wood-burning fireplace?

 

[Denali]

Is Was that a wood-burning fireplace?

Yes. Not that we've ever used it in the 23yrs we lived here and cost me a bit to have it professionally cleaned by a sweeper person. I did consider putting a combustion heater in there at one stage but that was just throwing more money into the pit.

And work has come to a stop..... asbestos found under the garage concrete slab so a meeting currently happening to resolve.

Bugger. But not unexpected and they will not be finishing today. This is why we went with an early demo, to tackle issues likes this for our April slab pour schedule.

 

[Ade]

Yes. Not that we've ever used it in the 23yrs we lived here

Got it ... I have lived in rentals around the country and I always like houses that have the fireplace. One time in SYD, the REA made this huge talk about how the house had a fireplace and whole story around sitting around it, nursing a cup of tea/cocoa etc etc ... didn't end up putting an application for the place, but the REA's storytelling was nice

asbestos found

Oh noooo ... hope things get resolved quickly. I'd assume they'd have to bring in someone special to get it removed etc.?

 

[Denali]

Got it ... I have lived in rentals around the country and I always like houses that have the fireplace. One time in SYD, the REA made this huge talk about how the house had a fireplace and whole story around sitting around it, nursing a cup of tea/cocoa etc etc ... didn't end up putting an application for the place, but the REA's storytelling was nice


Oh noooo ... hope things get resolved quickly. I'd assume they'd have to bring in someone special to get it removed etc.?

I cant imagine having an open wood fire inside a house, where there is carpets and curtains ect. I imagine it being smoky. We had another house that also had a open fireplace - never used it but we strongly suspect the renters did by the smell of it (and they had animals inside as well, which was prohibited in the lease).

Im sure they expect asbestos with these old houses so waiting for next step of the clean up plan.

 

[Pushka]

I cant imagine having an open wood fire inside a house, where there is carpets and curtains ect. I imagine it being smoky. We had another house that also had a open fireplace - never used it but we strongly suspect the renters did by the smell of it (and they had animals inside as well, which was prohibited in the lease).

Im sure they expect asbestos with these old houses so waiting for next step of the clean up plan.

We had an old Tudor with several open fireplaces. As long as you get the draught right there are no issues at all, even with fire alarms.

 

[Denali]

Asbestos removed, approx extra $2K but we budgeted for this. Would have been surprised if there was none.

One of our concerns was a tree stump that was in the new home footprint. Builder contract has a clause about roots and stumps but on Tuesday, when signing the contract, he was surprised we were taking care of it now. Apparently most people don't and it becomes an issue when they inspect and prepare for piers.

This was a tree that was about 20+mtrs high, took two crews by hand to remove. Mr Denali is banned from planting any authorised trees ever again. Cost us $7K to remove about 2yrs ago.

 

[Denali]

After 2.5 days, demo complete.

Only damage was one colorbond panel where the giant pine tree truck and root was removed from and we already left note and flowers for owner, advising it'll be replaced next week.

Now waiting for receipts and certificates from demo company to give to Builder and request site inspection so they will be happy with the site so we can enter the "patiently waiting" phase for site works.

 

[love_the_life]

After 2.5 days, demo complete.

Only damage was one colorbond panel where the giant pine tree truck and root was removed from and we already left note and flowers for owner, advising it'll be replaced next week.

Now waiting for receipts and certificates from demo company to give to Builder and request site inspection so they will be happy with the site so we can enter the "patiently waiting" phase for site works.

Wow - so quick and so neat looking. Now the waiting for the build to start and yet more excitement.

 

[Pushka]

Building is so interesting. You see the block above and think how neat it all looks. Then someone comes in and messes it up. Then the concrete is poured and it's tidy again. Then it gets messy. And so on.

Did I miss it? Did you finally sign contracts? Now you've got to repost all your colour and tile selections coz they got lost in the Chat section and we've all forgotten.

This will be a nice thread for you to reminisce over when it's all done. In like, 2 years!

 

[Solid]

What is the square metre of the block?

Just out of curiosity as obviously you can’t tell from pictures unless extremely talented.

 

[Denali]

What is the square metre of the block?

Just out of curiosity as obviously you can’t tell from pictures unless extremely talented.

640 sq mtr

 

[Denali]

People seem to be randomly attracted to the vacant block. Demo gates removed today, neighbours walking their dogs stopping to look and discuss and now someone tried to drive in. We set off the ring alarm when we saw them open their car door so they left but might contact builder about fencing sooner than later.

 

[zig]

People seem to be randomly attracted to the vacant block. Demo gates removed today, neighbours walking their dogs stopping to look and discuss and now someone tried to drive in. We set off the ring alarm when we saw them open their car door so they left but might contact builder about fencing sooner than later.

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Like moths to the flame
The block looks amazing from the before and after photos.

 

[blackcat20]

Maybe they were going to dump some junk...

 

[prozac]

Maybe they were going to dump some junk...

My first thoughts too.
@Denali , what security camera system are you using?

 

[Denali]

My first thoughts too.
@Denali , what security camera system are you using?

We took the solar Ring cameras from old house and installed them on poles next door.

Plus I'm really good at hearing white noise. People having conversations right in front of me or cars driving by, I don't register much, but coworker jingling coins in his pocket 30mtrs away or a fan in another room can drive me nuts. Last night I heard something and it was too quite so didnt vibe right with me so looked at the cameras and saw them (hubby had turned off the notifications for the demo crew and forgot to reactive them, now done).

Mr Denali just got me to order this for the lot.

Me: We're trying to save money
Him: This will save us money!
Me: How?
Him: It'll stop me from drinking.