Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 22, 2021 10:17 pm Basement garage ceiling: Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish? Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option? Any pros/cons? Whats better option? Thanks Re: Basement garage ceiling question 2May 23, 2021 7:50 pm thehuntbegins Basement garage ceiling: Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish? Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option? Any pros/cons? Whats better option? Thanks yes thats a very cheap look IMO. Bondek is just formwork that doesnt need removing but I dont think the creators ever intended that it be left exposed, but maybe they did. You often see it left exposed and just painted in the carparks of cheaper apartment blocks that are built to a tight budget, but personally I would sheet it in your own home. anyway, have fun with your build Simeon Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Re: Basement garage ceiling question 3May 23, 2021 7:56 pm SejaeD thehuntbegins Basement garage ceiling: Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish? Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option? Any pros/cons? Whats better option? Thanks yes thats a very cheap look IMO. Bondek is just formwork that doesnt need removing but I dont think the creators ever intended that it be left exposed, but maybe they did. You often see it left exposed and just painted in the carparks of cheaper apartment blocks that are built to a tight budget, but personally I would sheet it in your own home. anyway, have fun with your build Simeon Thanks 👍 What do you mean by sheet it in? You mean with same roof as house? Re: Basement garage ceiling question 4May 23, 2021 8:09 pm thehuntbegins SejaeD thehuntbegins Basement garage ceiling: Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish? Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option? Any pros/cons? Whats better option? Thanks yes thats a very cheap look IMO. Bondek is just formwork that doesnt need removing but I dont think the creators ever intended that it be left exposed, but maybe they did. You often see it left exposed and just painted in the carparks of cheaper apartment blocks that are built to a tight budget, but personally I would sheet it in your own home. anyway, have fun with your build Simeon Thanks 👍 What do you mean by sheet it in? You mean with same roof as house? Sorry, by sheeting it I mean gyprock, paint, lights etc. Finish it like the rest of your house. It shouldnt cost much and will look like you have actually finished your build not cut corners again just my opinion Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair to do it properly you need to dig out the garden and waterproof the outside of the wall. There are some products you can put on the face of the bricks but the water is… 2 6134 You could be looking at anywhere between $400,000 to $800,000 depending on so many variables including: 1. Site conditions - what material is being excavated 2.… 1 1879 Thank you @ashington Homes for your reply! They just got back to me and offered credit for me to just take it as is. It was a less than quotes I got from ceiling… 6 2583 |