What was the standard for everyone 14kw or 16kw?
Ours was 16Kw, as we are 2 story, but like you said, for the same price, everyone should get the same unit.
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1981Jul 23, 2012 11:38 am KDLEN Re Air Cons - Apparently the standard size A/C unit for the $5999 for us is only 14kw what did everyone else get??? I spoke to the a/c people and was told that M tell them what category our house falls under and then they determine how many kw they offer us.... it sounds like rubbish it should all be the same. What was the standard for everyone 14kw or 16kw? Ours was 16Kw, as we are 2 story, but like you said, for the same price, everyone should get the same unit. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1982Jul 23, 2012 11:46 am Im really peed as I wasnt keen on getting it but now I find out that standard is 16kw and they offered me 14kw?? The a/c consultant kept trying to get me to upgrade it to a 16kw! Ive called them and apparently M tell them which unit they will offer that doesnt make sense did anyone else get 16kw as standard? Thanks for the reply Vatche. Villina 36 $3K Fee Paid 10/1/2012 Contract Signed 20/4/2012 Council Approval 18/7/2012 In Construction 13/9/2012 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1983Jul 23, 2012 1:32 pm I'm happy to provide you my A/C quote with 18Kw upgrade, that will show that it was from standard 16Kw, as noted on the quote with model numbers. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1984Jul 23, 2012 2:41 pm Our Roof tiles were finished last Friday, along with all our hot and cold water plumbed in as well.. So I am not too sure what is next, but I cant wait to see what they do next, its like a lucky dip. hehehehe.. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1985Jul 23, 2012 2:53 pm KDLEN Re Air Cons - Apparently the standard size A/C unit for the $5999 for us is only 14kw what did everyone else get??? I spoke to the a/c people and was told that M tell them what category our house falls under and then they determine how many kw they offer us.... it sounds like rubbish it should all be the same. What was the standard for everyone 14kw or 16kw? I think ours was 13 0r 14 kw but we are a 5 bedroom single story and we were recommended to upgrade to 18kw system too. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1986Jul 23, 2012 3:39 pm PS_Sirocco7 KDLEN Re Air Cons - Apparently the standard size A/C unit for the $5999 for us is only 14kw what did everyone else get??? I spoke to the a/c people and was told that M tell them what category our house falls under and then they determine how many kw they offer us.... it sounds like rubbish it should all be the same. What was the standard for everyone 14kw or 16kw? I think ours was 13 0r 14 kw but we are a 5 bedroom single story and we were recommended to upgrade to 18kw system too. As I said from day one here and to M sales rep, it is false advertising. You cannot sell something or advertise "special" and not mention the product/model of the item. When I took it with M, they said, "No, 16kw and 2 zones will do your house", but running full all the time! If you paid more than $1887 (my quote) for 18Kw Temperzone upgrade, make sure you contest and get a better deal. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1988Jul 23, 2012 7:49 pm KDLEN Re Air Cons - Apparently the standard size A/C unit for the $5999 for us is only 14kw what did everyone else get??? I spoke to the a/c people and was told that M tell them what category our house falls under and then they determine how many kw they offer us.... it sounds like rubbish it should all be the same. What was the standard for everyone 14kw or 16kw? Our package included 13.5kw for a 5 bedroom split level on recommendation from our aircon guy (who was fantastic) we upgraded to a Samsung inverter 17.5kw for $1366 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46741 Clovelly - Masterton Homes 5% to M 290312 CDC 21/06 20 days 29/08 Slab 17/09 Frame 26/09 Bricks 24/10 Roof tiles 20/11 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1989Jul 23, 2012 7:53 pm (as you can see my new favourite smilie) signed sealed and delivered colours today (only 3 months after our appointment ) so now I think we go into final drafting and estimating. Im really going to struggle to take time off for the electrical. Does anyone know where it is and how long it takes? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46741 Clovelly - Masterton Homes 5% to M 290312 CDC 21/06 20 days 29/08 Slab 17/09 Frame 26/09 Bricks 24/10 Roof tiles 20/11 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1990Jul 23, 2012 8:03 pm dsa39 - Well done for signing off on colours. We did our electrical via phone and email. Not sure if this will suit you though? Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1991Jul 23, 2012 8:39 pm Vatche Novo Quote: BTW Sheridan is much better design than Sherwood. The open ensuite of Sherwood is a joke! Imagine winter time it will be so cold as it is not enclosed, the shower steam will enter your clothing. And the toilet, are they serious! the smell/aroma, oh boy Hi Novo, It was just an opinion/observation, no offence intended. Everyone has their own like I just like my toilets enclosed Vatche-I totally agree that Sheridan is better than the Sherwood. I originally picked Sherwood but when shown the Sheridan plan I liked it much better. Novo-In regards to the bathroom door...it's all a matter of what each person prefers. For me personally I would not care if there is or isn't a door however my hubby whinges if I open the bathroom door even for a second while he is showering cause of the cold air. If your hubby isn't a whinger like mine then you will be fine!! in any case I am sure it won't cost much to have someone out to add a door later on if you change your mind. I'm sure even then it would be cheaper then M's charges. All personal preference!! =) Sheridan 35@The Ponds 29.06 1st meet 17.07 Tender 15.08 1st plans/Contracts 29.08 Colours 12.10 DA 20.11 Council Approval 14.12 Site cut 19.12 Slab 04.02 Frame 17.02 Bricks started Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1992Jul 23, 2012 8:44 pm Vatche zojo Vatche- This is what I love about our Sheridan 35 also as it is full brick on the top also for no extra charge...no weatherboard!! We are building in the Ponds but we went to look at the Clarendon Sherwod 35 at Georges Fair and were shocked that mostly every home including single homes had a fair amount of weatherboard on them. We figured that it must be a rule in that area that they must use some weatherboard. On some doubles weatherboard is ok if used in a very small section, preferably on the side but on a single story?? I am really happy though that we don't have any on ours either. Looking at the Sheridan 35 plan, looks like the left hand side is brick but on the right hand side second floor is weatherboard (check plan wall thickness on web site), as it does not sit on the bottom bricks. Otherwise, you need to run steel beams half way garage, study and laundry, unless you enlarge the second floor from right all the way and remove the roof tiles. But the Sherwood is different, the plan on the web site shows bricks on all sides (must be adding beams). Check your plans for the Sheridan 35 and confirm with Clarendon that it is brick all around. Vatche- wow you are good at this!! I didn't notice that at all however we were more concerned about having no weatherboard at the front at all and assumed there was no weatherboard. I didn't get a chance to phone Clarendon today but anyhow I am sure you are correct there as I can see what you mean now. I think I might be fine with some on one side I will just make sure it is the flat profile weatherboard like the ones I have seen on fowler homes. I don't mind the flat ones at all as it kinda looks like render. Will still follow up on this but not sure I want to go any higher in my cost to change one side to brick. Thanks again!! Sheridan 35@The Ponds 29.06 1st meet 17.07 Tender 15.08 1st plans/Contracts 29.08 Colours 12.10 DA 20.11 Council Approval 14.12 Site cut 19.12 Slab 04.02 Frame 17.02 Bricks started Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1993Jul 23, 2012 9:52 pm PS_Sirocco7 dsa39 - Well done for signing off on colours. We did our electrical via phone and email. Not sure if this will suit you though? Really? So how did you choose light fittings etc do they email you a brochure? viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46741 Clovelly - Masterton Homes 5% to M 290312 CDC 21/06 20 days 29/08 Slab 17/09 Frame 26/09 Bricks 24/10 Roof tiles 20/11 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1994Jul 23, 2012 10:03 pm dsa39 PS_Sirocco7 dsa39 - Well done for signing off on colours. We did our electrical via phone and email. Not sure if this will suit you though? Really? So how did you choose light fittings etc do they email you a brochure? They probably could have but I didnt elect to use anything except standard batten fixed lights and I will be installing LED adaptors and light covers (Which Ive already purchased) after hand-over. Im sure they will be able to send you some selections if you requested them. Regarding positioning of fittings and switches etc, they sent me a plan with the standard fitout already included and you can choose what you want and where you want it and how many extras you want too. Just remember the more light and power points you add, the more circuits you will need and at $250 a pop, it starts to add up. I had to keep ours to a minimum as we have already gone well over our budget and Im not too fussed when it comes to lighting. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1995Jul 23, 2012 11:23 pm zojo Vatche- wow you are good at this!! I didn't notice that at all however we were more concerned about having no weatherboard at the front at all and assumed there was no weatherboard. I didn't get a chance to phone Clarendon today but anyhow I am sure you are correct there as I can see what you mean now. I think I might be fine with some on one side I will just make sure it is the flat profile weatherboard like the ones I have seen on fowler homes. I don't mind the flat ones at all as it kinda looks like render. Will still follow up on this but not sure I want to go any higher in my cost to change one side to brick. Thanks again!! With our plan, we had to pay extra $2.5k to get all 3 sides brick. We only have a half width of weatherboard at the back. They had to add one steel beam across the garage, as we opted for one double garage door instead of 2, where the pillar would have held it. Bricks will also help with your BASIX classification, as well as save heating/cooling costs. It is a small upfront costs, but it will add value to your house. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1996Jul 23, 2012 11:26 pm zojo Vatche-I totally agree that Sheridan is better than the Sherwood. I originally picked Sherwood but when shown the Sheridan plan I liked it much better. Novo-In regards to the bathroom door...it's all a matter of what each person prefers. For me personally I would not care if there is or isn't a door however my hubby whinges if I open the bathroom door even for a second while he is showering cause of the cold air. If your hubby isn't a whinger like mine then you will be fine!! in any case I am sure it won't cost much to have someone out to add a door later on if you change your mind. I'm sure even then it would be cheaper then M's charges. All personal preference!! =) I hate it when my wife opens the bathroom door in winter Our current knock-down house is all fibro and no matter how much we heat/cool, it never works. (Check my blog for a picture of our current house). Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1997Jul 24, 2012 7:28 am PS_Sirocco7 They probably could have but I didnt elect to use anything except standard batten fixed lights and I will be installing LED adaptors and light covers (Which Ive already purchased) after hand-over. Im sure they will be able to send you some selections if you requested them. Regarding positioning of fittings and switches etc, they sent me a plan with the standard fitout already included and you can choose what you want and where you want it and how many extras you want too. Just remember the more light and power points you add, the more circuits you will need and at $250 a pop, it starts to add up. I had to keep ours to a minimum as we have already gone well over our budget and Im not too fussed when it comes to lighting. Ah ok. So how many lights trigger having to get a circuit? We are panicking a bit cause were going away in less than 4 weeks and I just cant take anymore time off work - we have gone so far off budget that a couple of extra K on the lights is not going to make any difference I be paying this mother off until Im 150. My husband is an ex photographer and lighting is extremely important to him so Im guessing its going to be a show room visit. Assuming Bella Vista. So I went back to page 2 of the blog and wrote down all the lighting prices cant imagine they have changed much? Thanks for all your help viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46741 Clovelly - Masterton Homes 5% to M 290312 CDC 21/06 20 days 29/08 Slab 17/09 Frame 26/09 Bricks 24/10 Roof tiles 20/11 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1998Jul 24, 2012 7:30 am Vatche zojo Vatche-I totally agree that Sheridan is better than the Sherwood. I originally picked Sherwood but when shown the Sheridan plan I liked it much better. Novo-In regards to the bathroom door...it's all a matter of what each person prefers. For me personally I would not care if there is or isn't a door however my hubby whinges if I open the bathroom door even for a second while he is showering cause of the cold air. If your hubby isn't a whinger like mine then you will be fine!! in any case I am sure it won't cost much to have someone out to add a door later on if you change your mind. I'm sure even then it would be cheaper then M's charges. All personal preference!! =) I hate it when my wife opens the bathroom door in winter Our current knock-down house is all fibro and no matter how much we heat/cool, it never works. (Check my blog for a picture of our current house). Huh all this talk about doors just checked my plans no door on the ensuite oh well its my bathroom no males allowed viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46741 Clovelly - Masterton Homes 5% to M 290312 CDC 21/06 20 days 29/08 Slab 17/09 Frame 26/09 Bricks 24/10 Roof tiles 20/11 Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 1999Jul 24, 2012 8:42 am dsa39 Huh all this talk about doors just checked my plans no door on the ensuite oh well its my bathroom no males allowed You do have a door to the toilet right? Having two teenagers, we made a small change to the bathroom door location. We have a separate toilet (with door ) serving upstairs, and we know while one child is in the showers, the other will be in the toilet (common event for them getting ready for bed), we opted to move the door location so that the vanity basin is outside the bathroom, so when washing of hands needed, no disturbance/privacy to the person in the showers. Remember, they are two teenage boys Some might think, silly overboard, maybe, but it is all about convenience and personal taste We also added two sliding doors to separate the formal areas from family room/kitchen to have better temperature control to close off unused rooms when not needed. Being sliding doors, they will hide away and open up the areas as normal. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 2.0 2000Jul 24, 2012 9:12 am Hi all, Newbie to the group here. Have been reading all 100 pages of feedback with some very interesting and eye opening facts to digest. It's been a blast ! Building in the Hunter with M - we think. 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