Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - here we go!!! 26Apr 02, 2015 11:56 pm _____________________________________ Building in Bedfordale Perth WA https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89716 Churchman Brook Electrical Services EC 8659 Re: Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - here we go!!! 34Jun 23, 2015 2:49 pm chalky Hey Wonkywalker! What sort of slope did you have on your block? We have about 2.5m over the distance of the house and are deciding slab, suspended slab or combination. Hi Chalky Out total fall including verandahs etc is a little over 3m. We originally wanted a full pole home but it would've cost an extra $100k to get the 6 star energy rating. The other option we were looking at was a combination, to have our eastern verandah (looking down the slope) on poles but in the end we went with a full slab as we felt this would give us the most flexibility for future extensions and safety for young WonkyWalkers. Our total earthworks cost still came in lower than expected and we're extra happy with our decision to cut less and fill more, which gives the house a beautiful high outlook and cuts down on potential drainage issues. Slab pour tomorrow - will keep you posted!! Re: Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - here we go!!! 36Jun 27, 2015 10:49 am Looking forward to seeing your slab!! Re: Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - here we go!!! 37Jun 27, 2015 12:13 pm Wonkywalker Slab pour tomorrow - will keep you posted!! Nice photos thanks for sharing From My previous post If you have any design/construction structural concerns..take photos, get professional advice and get them sorted out immediately. Jumping ahead here's a few pointers: 1. Take lots of photos eg, Builders have important selected stages, prelays, siteworks,retaining, concrete slab,etc,etc theses can be broken down ever further, ie ground floor concrete Slab-> trenches, WPM, Formwork, mesh & rebar placement. Site inspection (PHOTOS) concrete placement, Vibration, stepdowns, surface finish, site inspection (PHOTOS) Putting up photos showing a site inspection with the reo sitting on the verge wont help from a structural engineering perspective later if you are trying to identify cracking, poor finishes, missing tensile rebars,bad workmanship etc, etc 2. make sure the photos include reference scales, ie tape measure 3. tranquil distant scenic photos....look great tho, But they arent detailed enough, zoom in and out on details. 4. Remember no one remembers what was buried/ & covered in concrete 12 months later on HTH Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - here we go!!! 38Jun 27, 2015 6:54 pm Chalky, I've PM'd you the details for our earth worker - highly recommended. Regarding the pole home extras, it all came down to getting the energy rating to 6*. It takes a lot more to heat a floor from under a pole home (apparently). The guys at Ross Squire were telling us that 5 years ago, pole homes made up 70% of their sales, now it's less than 20%. The slab went down with only a slight hitch - the concrete trucks were ordered 45 minutes apart... But arrived within 10 minutes of each other. Cue mad scramble to get it laid but the finished product looks great. Tapatalk isn't letting me add pics so I'll put them up on Monday when I'm back at work. We have to wait 2 weeks until we can drill in but we'll start marking out this weekend - so exciting!!! We will be booking a slab inspecting this week as well Re: Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - here we go!!! 39Jun 28, 2015 11:04 pm Interesting about the warming costs. A local engineer had recommended suspended slab. But with everything, change one thing increases cost in another. Can't wait to see your photos! Re: Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - here we go!!! 40Jun 28, 2015 11:47 pm chalky Can't wait to see your photos! Me too I'm about to put down some Merbau. Is it necessary to oil underneath the boards before laying? 0 2714 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush 0 872 |