Heat & Glo 6000 TRSI

We chose to put a Jetmaster Heat & Glo 6000TRSI gas fireplace in our open plan living area upstairs. It can heat a large open plan area and is the only model that can have the optional heat zone outlet ($549). We thought that this may also safeguard us against power costs for the ActronAir ESP Plus 22kw reverse cycle air conditioning, if it gets out of hand.

Standard black unit with stainless steel surround

 In our case we ran the heat zone outlet to the downstairs rumpus room for the kids (directly below).  According to our site manager, he's never seen it done (and he has done many a fireplace) - we can only put this down to the additional cost of the vent kit & installation (combined cost was an additional $1100) but we think it's money well spent, given our chilly winters & the ever-increasing cost of gas/electricity.

6000TRSI (only) optional heat zone outlet duct

Lock Up

I've been away for work for a few weeks and the house has progressed well. Cladding, rendering, electrical and plumbing rough in was completed. Here are the progress shots.

The nomenclature for the lock up stage is somewhat misleading, so for those interested;

Lock up Stage – means when the home’s external wall cladding and roof covering is fixed, the flooring is laid and external doors and external windows are fixed (even if those doors or windows are only temporary).

Front facade - Daniel Robertson London 50mm & Dulux Stepney render

Bristile Classic Charcoal Tiles, Rylock Charcoal Windows, Dulux Monument Fascia & Gutters

Render basecoat. Who chose the meter box colour?  Hmm, guess we'll have to re-spray this after hand-over.