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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 101Jan 26, 2015 9:56 pm WOW! What a house. I LOVE it! Thank goodness I found this thread. I am following! BTW I lived in Sydney for 14 years before moving back to Adelaide. I lived on Concord Road North Strathfield (before that Ashfield) so can appreciate where you are. How exciting. Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 102Jan 26, 2015 10:13 pm Wow indeed! Why am I not getting notifications of updates? I'm so excited to see so much progress at yours, it looks fantastic! Great job on the 3d. I just downloaded the program so now to find the time to give it ago. Tricky! Blog | http://ourhudson.wordpress.com Build thread | viewtopic.php?f=31&t=72159 Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 103Jan 26, 2015 10:20 pm  Sheilzy. I bought 'Home Designer Architectural' by 'Chief Architect' a couple of years ago to draw up the plan for our first build ... that builder went bust on us just after we signed contract. I just upgraded the program and started drawing up this new house ... but I've lost my mojo with it. Now I've seen deluded's renders, I'm again inspired  Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 104Jan 26, 2015 10:33 pm  TomCat:lol: Sheilzy. I bought 'Home Designer Architectural' by 'Chief Architect' a couple of years ago to draw up the plan for our first build ... that builder went bust on us just after we signed contract. I just upgraded the program and started drawing up this new house ... but I've lost my mojo with it. Now I've seen deluded's renders, I'm again inspired TC after you're done with your house, feel free to do mine:) Blog | http://ourhudson.wordpress.com Build thread | viewtopic.php?f=31&t=72159 Re: Alkira Homes 105Jan 26, 2015 10:38 pm  Sheilzy TC after you're done with your house, feel free to do mine:) Blog | http://ourhudson.wordpress.com Build thread | viewtopic.php?f=31&t=72159 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Another gorgeous home in Ryde  02 Dec 2013 772 NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 107Feb 09, 2015 12:45 pm Thought I'd do a quick update, frames are complete!! all done and dusted mid last week. Unfortunately, the windows are incorrect. It was a bit of a challenge since we wanted Awning windows and not sliding so the opening side had to be checked and rechecked. One thing I didn't know was that when you tell them which side you refer to it from viewing on the outside and not inside of the room. I thought we had it all clarified since the plans and elevations didn't match, even though I mentioned it numerous times. I think the architects/draftsman have far too many jobs, also the plans and elevations are not linked in anyway. So no real drama as I'm going to meet with the SS and try and sort that out. (Why wouldn't that be a drama .. well to think I had nice neighbours ... the neighbour with my side boundary wall issue are being absolute pains and now don't want to give up what's not their and have the wall knocked out so bricks can start, I'm going through legal which means I have a lot of work chasing trades and surveyors to get the information back to me so that I can serve them with a notice. Not very happy about that but this neighbour I know at some point will want to do a KDR and all I can say is an eye for an eye) Other than that on happier note, I've read many having an expectation of when things get completed and complaining when it doesn't. When I look at timelines from prior builds I think frames were completed very quickly for me with weather permitting. I think it is important to understand the number of jobs in a particular area the builders are covering. It is always nice if the job gets done quicker than you anticipate, however if you're after quality you can't expect it to be quick. I would certainly be making big noises if it was slow and the workmanship is no good though!.. .. I think we all have to be content with the fact that we don't have to project manage all the different trades and when each job needs to commence and complete before another. Then the fact you have to pay them for their work and juggling finances etc. The builder is handling all of that which if it becomes difficult eats up in to the margins we all talk about  That's enough off my rambling lol Holiday .. was pretty cool ... Disneyland HK visit once never to go back again, Universal Studios far to many people nowadays and queue times could be close to an hour for a ride. Legoland visit once repeats not required, kids below 10 will find it fun but that's about it. Not really a relaxing holiday for me as I knew in the back of my mind I was coming back to deal with the boundary wall issue. Not yet in the mood to post photos of the frames all complete ..  22 Oct 2013 2,805 St George area, Sydney, NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 108Feb 09, 2015 9:38 pm Aw deluded! Bummer about the windows and the other issues but yay for frames! Don't worry about your mood, as pics of your completed frames will pick you up for sure! C'mon and post them. It will make you feel better. Lots of people will jump on it and tell you how wonderful it is and it all does help!! That really sucks about the boundary. Neighbours are so important! There is definitely psychology around the whole taking away something from someone (even if it wasn't theirs in the first place). I was talking to our SS today and he's looking after 15 jobs all over the place from sutherland shire through to northern beaches and out west! Must be so hard. He was only on our site for about an hour before he was off. Imagine having to look after 15 sites! Eek 2 visits per site per week would be 30 visits. That's 6 visits per day. That's way too much! Glad you kinda had a good holiday. Next time go to the US themeparks! I can't imagine going to Asian ones... I know how some asians can be (I can say that being Asian myself, can't I?) Keep us updated about the house and neighbour progress. It keeps you sane Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 109Feb 09, 2015 10:13 pm Aww sucks about the neighbours! You're right about karma though, what goes around comes around. Hope your issues get resolved ASAP and it doesn't delay your build much. I did a nosey at your block last week and WOW it was awesome! Do you think you'll get views of the bush or city skyline? Blog | http://ourhudson.wordpress.com Build thread | viewtopic.php?f=31&t=72159 02 Dec 2013 772 NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes 110Feb 09, 2015 10:28 pm  yvonneh.... Glad you kinda had a good holiday. Next time go to the US themeparks! I can't imagine going to Asian ones... I know how some asians can be (I can say that being Asian myself, can't I?) Keep us updated about the house and neighbour progress. It keeps you sane I'm asian too .. but more like a banana (you know what I mean) ... don't want to sound like a racist so I'll hold off venting like a madman .. But I know what you mean by some Asians .. and my neighbour is one of them .. 2 faced "grrrr" SheilzyAww sucks about the neighbours! You're right about karma though, what goes around comes around. Hope your issues get resolved ASAP and it doesn't delay your build much. I did a nosey at your block last week and WOW it was awesome! Do you think you'll get views of the bush or city skyline? Blog | http://ourhudson.wordpress.com Build thread | viewtopic.php?f=31&t=72159 I'm hoping it will be resolved quickly but there's so much legal stuff and tradie stuff to go through it's annoying me on a daily basis. I won't say too much about it just in case i get jinxed lol. We had thought about what type of skyline we'll achieve and for the front bedrooms you should see Chatswood, as for the rear not exactly sure what I'll see. I don't think it is high enough to see much as diagonally behind is a 2 storey ... but that's the direction of the city scape so I'll know once I get to walk in. However, the void is there so maybe bed 3 and 4 will see something. boundary wall issue aside .. I'm looking forward to the alfresco and the cornerless stackers ... if you noticed all my posted pics it is always taken from the rear of the house (or in photobucket). In summer you get to see parts of the sun setting while sitting in the alfresco but not too much luckily with the trees and my own tree that will be there but still allow enough light ... winter .. well winter will be heat strips similar to Forg and the fan running in the opposite direction to enjoy the cold winter while being kept warm ... (well that's the plan anyway lol) Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 111Feb 10, 2015 2:14 am Hang in there, grit your teeth, smile, and push on. It will end soon enough and then you can relax and enjoy your new home! viewtopic.php?t=72683 22 Oct 2013 2,805 St George area, Sydney, NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 112Feb 10, 2015 7:12 am I'm married to a banana and I'm a banana to most Asians but really Chinese to my banana friends  02 Dec 2013 772 NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 113Feb 11, 2015 2:08 pm ok the long awaited photos ... to be honest my wife is 100% right on one thing .. I take shabby photos plumbing rough in was completed yesterday so I have a better idea of where everything is. In the event something goes wrong with all the hosing I can figure out the issue. Gas box frame has been fitted and so at least I know where my gas hot water system will be located. I also know where my meter will be and its really not where I was hoping it will be will have to work out how to put a gate for side access when the rain water tanks and gas meter is in Anyhoo did I say I love my alfresco? garage, you can just see the hebel equivalent floors sandwiched there ... hopefully, they are done correctly. It will be interesting to see how they deal with air conditioning ducting Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ plumbing for upstairs Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the alfresco Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the laundry plus the landing, once bricks are done concrete steps will be formed on the landing, I've been thinking how the concrete steps would look and still not sure what to do with it. last resort is to get the tiles that we're using in the alfresco and tile up the whole block. not sure of the look but maybe the vertical side I could stencil it and match the colour of the bricks? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the front door and rumpus room, love the sun light in the morning (took the photos around 9:30 in the morning) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ not too sure what I'll do with the side access .. not a great picture either, hopefully I can squeeze a fence / gate in between the gas meter and the piping for the rainwater tanks (centre of photo) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the gas hot water system is in a good spot, the noise from that thing won't be a huge issue. directly behind that is the bedroom's wardrobe. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 114Feb 12, 2015 12:16 am Thanks for directing me here! Hebel looks thinner than I though it would look. Looking forward to hearing your verdict regarding the sound insulation aspect. 02 Dec 2013 772 NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes 115Feb 12, 2015 12:18 am  Building4my3totsThanks for directing me here! Hebel looks thinner than I though it would look. Looking forward to hearing your verdict regarding the sound insulation aspect. they're only 50mm thick standard ... Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 116Feb 12, 2015 12:30 am I thought it was 75mm, my architect/drafty had to factor in an extra 80mm into the plan, so the subfloor space is 410mm (with 300mm floor joist I would imaging). Do you know what is the spacing of your floor joist? Did the engineers needed to space in more joist? 02 Dec 2013 772 NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes 117Feb 12, 2015 12:53 am Building4my3totsI thought it was 75mm, my architect/drafty had to factor in an extra 80mm into the plan, so the subfloor space is 410mm (with 300mm floor joist I would imaging). Do you know what is the spacing of your floor joist? Did the engineers needed to space in more joist? based on the measurements I can see it is 300mm for the joist so 350 all up Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 118Feb 12, 2015 1:05 am Well, I think your photos are great! It all looks so huge! 27 Apr 2012 1,365 NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 119Feb 12, 2015 7:35 am Oooh, purty! Lots of alfresco pix ... You're right though, it's going to be great opening onto the yard the way it does. They temporarily supported the beam over our garage door the same way; when I first drove past had a bit of a panic attack, didn't realise the vertical beams were just temporary & was wondering how we'd screwed-up the plans to have such a narrow garage-door opening ... 22 Oct 2013 2,805 St George area, Sydney, NSW Gold Member Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - frames 120Feb 12, 2015 7:39 am Looking fabulous! I'll be checking back on what you decide for the steps! We need to do something for our front porch. But probably not for a while! I completely understand the concern about avoiding controversy, especially with client sensitivities involved. That said, given the structural risks and prior… 7 35001 Same, I worry that cladding/render will require some maintenance, and replacement eventually. Bricks will be the last standing component in a build. 2 7557 |
