Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 02, 2008 9:31 pm Am interested in what people call "a high quality build". As in ..."we walked through a M3con/PD/Simonds display and it looks like a high quality build".
How can you tell? Is it because the walls are straight? There's no gaps in the door? Or you can tell what materials they used for their walls? Or because the tiles are good quality? ?? This has always bugged me. Re: What is "a high quality build"? 2Dec 02, 2008 9:39 pm I wouldn’t worry too much about what you see in the display homes…..it’s more about wether your home is a “high quality build”
If you get what I’m saying. “High quality build” would mean…mmmm wait a minute…..no mistakes or problems when building, and the best of all inclusions. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: What is "a high quality build"? 3Dec 02, 2008 9:49 pm mek Am interested in what people call "a high quality build". Marketing hype!! Re: What is "a high quality build"? 4Dec 02, 2008 9:51 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: What is "a high quality build"? 5Dec 03, 2008 5:32 am my work has over the last year built two new houses through two different companies, One of them I would say was a high quality build while the other is not. I presume close to the same quality in materials, but one house had design faults that weren't picked up, not all the cupboards close properly ect ect I consider that "not high quality". Re: What is "a high quality build"? 6Dec 03, 2008 6:01 am 'High quality build' to me means....Attention To Detail!
Everything is finished off beautifully, doors close gently, kitchen has nice quality fittings in it, no visible joins in plaster work, bricks laid perfectly, tiling...carefully laid and clean grout lines, wood floors laid before skirtings, good quality fixtures throughout the house (appliances, tapware, doorhandles, carpet, doors etc) The list could go on and on. One thing that blew me away in a 'high quality build' display home (500k) was the fact that the kitchen had these big pot draws but did not have the 'soft closing' hardware. I was quite stunned that a house at this pricetag did not have certain 'quality features' that you would expect at this price range I then started to look a little closer at other small things and the 'attention to detail' was definately lacking. Interesting question Mek why do you ask? Mrs B Re: What is "a high quality build"? 7Dec 03, 2008 12:51 pm I remember walking through a display home for a volume builder who charges at the higher end. They market themselves as a high quality builder. I couldn't work out what was different in their display home to any other builder. They did use quite a bit of high gloss paint on cupboard doors and had a high gloss kitchen, those things look good in a new house, shiny and new. To me it was just tricks. I think what really did the trick was the furnishings they used, they can really make a house look much higher quality I think through the furnishings. It would be really interesting if builders were made to remove all furnishings from display homes and let people actually see the house.
For me high quality build means care has been taken with the workmanship, it shouldn't mean more money. Re: What is "a high quality build"? 8Dec 03, 2008 3:10 pm Totally agree photogirl,
I sometime hard to believe seeing cracking wall, broken door handle in the display, they may be only a year old but start cracking... Sliding door not even able to close properly, and gap between wall and the window/door frame… these are far more important than a nice furniture… Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: What is "a high quality build"? 9Dec 03, 2008 5:38 pm Quote: Sliding door not even able to close properly, and gap between wall and the window/door frame… these are far more important than a nice furniture… Especially in a display home - you dont actually get the nice furniture anyway Re: What is "a high quality build"? 10Dec 03, 2008 11:31 pm I have always wondered if the builders take EXTRA care when building a home that is for a display. You know make sure everything is perfect and of a high standard to attract customers But that could be the skeptical, non-trusting side of me speaking . I do however think that you can get a different feel in houses depending on how they are decorated, some just give off a "classy" and "qualiy" vibe iykwim? Re: What is "a high quality build"? 12Dec 04, 2008 8:08 am Flissfloss I have always wondered if the builders take EXTRA care when building a home that is for a display. We thought the same - but I think there is an EB display at Bridgewater in Sydney's south-west where there was a big gab between the brick work and door frame After 4 years - we're in! Re: What is "a high quality build"? 13Dec 04, 2008 11:22 am For me, High quality build would mean something akin to what you see on Grand Designs, high quality materials and parts, craftsmanship, durability and style.
High quality building processes within a mass builder environment would be about quality of finish. Basically the small details that may normally be overlooked and the technical stuff that must be complied with to ensure a longer lasting, sturdier and safer home. Re: What is "a high quality build"? 14Dec 05, 2008 7:44 am Flissfloss I have always wondered if the builders take EXTRA care when building a home that is for a display. What I find is amazing is when they don't take care with a display home! I have seen display homes by the big builders with cracked plaster round room corners, kitchen cupboards that don't shut. I also find that you may be able to tell how much a builder cares about the work they display by opening doors they may not want you to open like the understairs cupboard. Then look UP under the stairs. Have a look how many nails have missed their target. If you can, look in the roof space through the hatch. Ask to borrow something to stand on. If they object, ask them why they don't want you to see behind the finish. Looking in the areas behind the finish tells a more accurate story about the quality of their work than trendy paintings and furniture! It will be neat but you won't have much freeboard. At least they are not weep holes. Are you in a high intensity rainfall region? The regulatory slope is only required… 3 8194 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39262 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 8 17170 |