We have TILES, Tape and a missing vent

Wednesday March 12, 2008

Andreas went in the middle of the day with the builder to buy tiles. Only one set, for the master shower floor, I was not thrilled with. Andreas got a hold of a woman at the tile store to help find a suitable replacement. Essentially the same tile, just in a better matching shade.

Next on the list was the grout, and Andreas and builder went around with the same poor woman to match up grout. After hearing the story I am fairly confident that it will all look good, except maybe the main front hall. The colour of grout didn't sound quite right but I guess we'll see!

$2700 later and the tile is ordered for delivery next Tuesday. Lucky for us that included a 'contractor discount' of an average of 40% so that was good. Builder also asks for MORE money, but since I've been nagging Andreas so much to not pay on the spot every time, he actually held his ground & said look, we just paid you a chunk 5 days ago, I just put out a chunk for these tiles and you will not get any more money until I get back from my business trip! (after easter)

I was so proud.

Later that evening, Andreas went by the house (in the dark), but fortunately there is always one trouble-light on premises . Turns out the drywall tapers/mudders (mud, tape, whatever) have already started! Then he notices that there is a missing heat vent in the downstairs bedroom. I happen to specifically remember there being one in the ceiling but it looks like the drywall- hanging guys just forgot to cut it out. We wondered what other outlets, switchboxes, vents etc are drywalled over?! (Hopefully the electrician will remember if we're missing anything).

Midnight last night we are combing through our hundreds of pictures to try and find one of that particular vent and wouldn't you know we miss it out on every shot!

Andreas also checks the HVAC drawings and there is actually supposed to be TWO vents in that room so he lets the builder know and the builder just says ok, he'll take care of it. The next day the HVAC guys come in and, working from a hole in the subfloor above (ie the living room) snake in a vent to heat the room.