Posts by amms • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 6:53 pm

My architect told me it will be around 4k extra for this window if we go with the silicone joint. He told me to check with a couple of builders, to get an idea (about cost) before we finalise the plans to avoid the shock later… The Architect should have advised you that it is not a standard window....

The Architect should have advised you that it is not a standard window. LOL, here is the cost of the window? and to say...

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 2:50 pm

Id allow closer to 6-8k for it all. If it is more than 5k, then I will drop that.....not worth

If it is more than 5k, then I will drop that.....not worth

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 1:47 pm

Whats the distance between the bottom TV wall and the top hallway wall nexto the word "niche" ? that is 6 meters.

that is 6 meters.

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 12:54 pm

I am thinking of 3-4k extra for that...

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 12:09 pm

Hi Moudzj, thanks for your comments. My concern was, how they do brickwork above that window? One of the builders suggested it needs some cantilevered metal beams to support the structure and the brickwork. Another builder said there is no brickwork coming on top of the window, so it doesn’t need a...

Find an architect that knows what they are doing One of the builders has warned you there will be engineering consequen...

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 12:00 pm

Will need steel beams to pick up the bricks above - or, if the windows run floor to ceiling, maybe one steel, and one timber beam to support the roof. Distance between bottom window and the wall near the niche seems quite substantial. Not complicated, but would cost afew extra thou. Hi Moudzj, than...

Hi Moudzj, thanks for your comments. My concern was, how they do brickwork above that window? One of the builders sugge...

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 9:05 am

Hi Moudzj, thanks for your comments. My concern was, how they do brickwork above that window? One of the builders sugge...

Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 8:58 am

It's not hard (I believe they actually come in a frame like that from window supplier). There are plenty of display houses with that feature over here. I think the main issue with them is that you can't do double glazing, if that's something you want. Hello Strannik, Really appreciate your help. We...

Hello Strannik, Really appreciate your help. We are considering double glazing, so that must be an issue. Thanks,

Re: Silicone joint window-additional structural requirement?General Discussion

10 July 2021

Jul 10, 2021 8:50 am

Thanks Simeon, really helpful advice. Leak is a new issue, which I never thought of. One of my friends put something similar in his double-storey home and cracks appeared after few years…that was my big concern. Thanks again.

Thanks Simeon, really helpful advice. Leak is a new issue, which I never thought of. One of my friends put something sim...

Silicone joint window- structural requirement?Building A New House

9 July 2021

Jul 09, 2021 4:25 pm

Hello all, We are finalising our custom home design, there is a silicone joint window which our architect suggests will be nice feature for the living room. It will be a fixed window to the adjacent courtyard. He is unsure about the additional cost or the structural requirement, however suggested it...

Hello all, We are finalising our custom home design, there is a silicone joint window which our architect suggests will ...

Silicone joint window-additional structural requirement?General Discussion

9 July 2021

Jul 09, 2021 4:15 pm

Hello all, We are finalising our custom home design, there is a silicone joint window which our architect suggests will ...

10 August 2020

Aug 10, 2020 5:33 pm

Hi @amms , I'd thought I had a go at your plans for another thought process to consider hot west facing bedrooms comments here while keeping your original brief. So by swapping bed 3 & 4 with media, it could potentially provide a better outcome for the rest of the areas, except I didn't like th...

? this floorplan still has the kitchen island in line of sight of the front door, a steel and glass door won't change t...

10 August 2020

Aug 10, 2020 4:47 pm

? this floorplan still has the kitchen island in line of sight of the front door, a steel and glass door won't change t...

7 August 2020

Aug 07, 2020 9:20 am

Hello HaminZa, thank you so much for your suggestions. We really like it; will you be my architect…… We kept the study,...

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7 August 2020

Aug 07, 2020 8:02 am

based on your original plans my suggestions include two alternate options for relocating the study and uses the old study for NW family room to brighten up the family/dining/kitchen and opens the laundry to the rear with optional extra powder room with easy external access from alfresco and garden....

Thank you so much for your willingness to help oklouise, really appreciated, you put so much time and effort to help me...

7 August 2020

Aug 07, 2020 7:51 am

Unless you're in the tropics, your south facing living areas will need heating in winter. So I'd be adding a doorway between the kitchen & the hallway, so you can just heat your living areas, not your entire home constantly. The front lounge is the only living room that will be light, & hea...

Thank you ddarroch for your comments. If I flip the plan would the living areas be very hot during the day, that is whe...

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6 August 2020

Aug 06, 2020 5:55 pm

Thank you so much for your willingness to help oklouise, really appreciated, you put so much time and effort to help me...

4 August 2020

Aug 04, 2020 7:27 am

Hello, Really appreciate your feedback and suggestions on the attached floor plan. Is there anything that sticks out, that we should change before we move on to the windows, doors and facade? Thanks, https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/1_1595832614.jpg what is the width and length of your block and do y...

what is the width and length of your block and do you realise that this plan is about 370 sqm? Thanks oklouise, my prop...

28 July 2020

Jul 28, 2020 6:48 pm

Laundry is very skinny. Theatre room is interesting, where are you putting your screen, where are you putting your speakers? Where does the dining room table go, is there enough room to walk around it? Ensuite looks small as well. That's my thoughts. Thanks Yogiebear, The screen will go to the wall...

Thanks Yogiebear, The screen will go to the wall adjacent to the hallway. I am thinking of engaging a company to set up...

28 July 2020