Status of framework

Friday 23 May 2014

Well they started erecting the framework 2 days ago (on Wednesday) and things seem to be moving along nicely.  There's only been 2 workers on site erecting the framework and we're amazed at how much they've accomplished.  They're obviously very good workers.  One thing that strikes me is the lack of noise from our new home construction site.  There's really no need for saws and hammers and other noisy tools and machinery because there's no wooden/timber frames.  All the frame work is prefabricated steel which is already cut and shaped to size with excellent precision. 

McDonald Jones Homes’ TRUECORE steel frames are manufactured from Australian-made BlueScope Steel (BlueScope Steel is a flat product steel producer with operations in Australia, Asia, New Zealand, North America and the Pacific Islands.  It was demerged from BHP Billiton in 2002 as BHP Steel and was subsequently renamed BlueScope Steel in 2003).  The TRUECORE steel frames have a 50 year structural warranty and erecting the framework is quick and easy using a patented Supaloc precision-engineered steel building system.  And of course, the steel framework is 100% termite-proof!

Some of the pitched roof frames have already been erected on the rear of the house.  All being well, all the framework, windows and sliding glass doors should be up and finished by Monday 26 May 2014.  Unfortunately, McDonald Jones Homes has hit a hurdle with problems about rostering the Brickies (Brick Layers) and that will now cause a 3 week delay before the brick walls can be laid (Bugger!).

Here’s some photos of the progress as at midday today when I drove past.  All this framework has been erected by just 2 workers over 3 working days from Wednesday to today.  We’re really amazed with the overall dimensions of the new home. 

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