Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Metricon 3621Sep 18, 2016 7:50 am What black rubber seal look awful! Why can't it be white colour like the window frame? Can u access to the black rubber? @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Building with Metricon 3622Sep 18, 2016 8:34 am Looks great m and t! Now I know why our windows upstairs can only be open a little bit. How silly the whole point of putting a window is to let fresh air in. I suppose safety comes first. I think that seal improves thermal properties and is required to keep the glass in place. I won't pull it out. Our windows have them too, I did not notice it till you pointed it out. viewtopic.php?t=78985 Building with Metricon 3623Sep 18, 2016 11:47 am Hi guys, I just had a question for those with either a balcony or an alfresco (or both) lol With regards to the timber beams around the upstairs balcony and around the alfresco, has any one had any issues or concerns regarding the finish and quality of the finish? What was your paint finish like? And does anyone know what the exact type of wood it is that Metricon use for the beams? Need to know all your opinions and thoughts before I lose my mind! Thanks so much everyone !! My Metricon Glendale in Sydney. Re: Building with Metricon 3624Sep 18, 2016 11:53 am HGMbuild Hi guys, I just had a question for those with either a balcony or an alfresco (or both) lol With regards to the timber beams around the upstairs balcony and around the alfresco, has any one had any issues or concerns regarding the finish and quality of the finish? What was your paint finish like? And does anyone know what the exact type of wood it is that Metricon use for the beams? Need to know all your opinions and thoughts before I lose my mind! Thanks so much everyone !! I think they use pine wood (soft wood) for painted beams and to get stained beams you will need to upgrade to a hardwood variety such as Jarrah or Spotted gum. @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Building with Metricon 3625Sep 18, 2016 12:46 pm Orpheus HGMbuild Hi guys, I just had a question for those with either a balcony or an alfresco (or both) lol With regards to the timber beams around the upstairs balcony and around the alfresco, has any one had any issues or concerns regarding the finish and quality of the finish? What was your paint finish like? And does anyone know what the exact type of wood it is that Metricon use for the beams? Need to know all your opinions and thoughts before I lose my mind! Thanks so much everyone !! I think they use pine wood (soft wood) for painted beams and to get stained beams you will need to upgrade to a hardwood variety such as Jarrah or Spotted gum. @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Thanks Orph, Have they started to paint yours yet? My Metricon Glendale in Sydney. Re: Building with Metricon 3626Sep 18, 2016 12:48 pm HGMbuild Orpheus HGMbuild Hi guys, I just had a question for those with either a balcony or an alfresco (or both) lol With regards to the timber beams around the upstairs balcony and around the alfresco, has any one had any issues or concerns regarding the finish and quality of the finish? What was your paint finish like? And does anyone know what the exact type of wood it is that Metricon use for the beams? Need to know all your opinions and thoughts before I lose my mind! Thanks so much everyone !! I think they use pine wood (soft wood) for painted beams and to get stained beams you will need to upgrade to a hardwood variety such as Jarrah or Spotted gum. @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Thanks Orph, Have they started to paint yours yet? Painting within the next 2 weeks so I'm told.... @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Building with Metricon 3627Sep 18, 2016 12:53 pm Ok just be careful with the wood painting, it looks like the paint just cracks and is starting to peel off- like it's been painted 10 years ago... We are currently trying to figure out what wood it is and why it's reacting like that My Metricon Glendale in Sydney. Re: Building with Metricon 3628Sep 18, 2016 1:07 pm HGMbuild Ok just be careful with the wood painting, it looks like the paint just cracks and is starting to peel off- like it's been painted 10 years ago... We are currently trying to figure out what wood it is and why it's reacting like that Yikes! I did notice the eaves painters painted some of our balcony beams and they didn't use any undercoating at all. Hence the top coat paint will peel off if there is no undercoat to stick on..... @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Building with Metricon 3629Sep 18, 2016 1:20 pm Orpheus HGMbuild Ok just be careful with the wood painting, it looks like the paint just cracks and is starting to peel off- like it's been painted 10 years ago... We are currently trying to figure out what wood it is and why it's reacting like that Yikes! I did notice the eaves painters painted some of our balcony beams and they didn't use any undercoating at all. Hence the top coat paint will peel off if there is no undercoat to stick on..... @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Yes Orph, That's why I'm asking everyone about the paint finish of their beams, if not correctly primed it just looks crappy! My Metricon Glendale in Sydney. Re: Building with Metricon 3630Sep 19, 2016 2:19 pm Has anyone attempted to have their slab polished after handover instead of tiles? Just wondering how to get around the laundry and powder room needing to be tiled to get C of O before handover?.... Metro 32 KDRB Bayside Melbourne viewtopic.php?f=31&t=84012 Re: Building with Metricon 3631Sep 19, 2016 8:00 pm Orpheus What black rubber seal look awful! Why can't it be white colour like the window frame? Can u access to the black rubber? @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 It looks terrible - I can access it but it's stuck pretty tight. What didn't I do timber windows everywhere???!!! The ironic thing is that they cost so much more than the timber because the panels are individually glazed between the colonial bars but the black rubber ruins the look. That's my vent for the day ... Welcome to our new Metricon Henderson viewtopic.php?f=31&t=81978 https://metriconhenderson.wordpress.com Re: Building with Metricon 3632Sep 20, 2016 9:09 pm Hey M and T - I hear your frustration with the windows. I think the black seal is there to keep the glass in place and keep the weather outside so might not be a good idea to remove it. Good too see progress at your place. I can't wait to see your amazing home complete viewtopic.php?t=78985 Re: Building with Metricon 3633Sep 20, 2016 10:08 pm Is it possible to paint the seals white? @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Orpheus Building the Metricon Glendale 38|Sydney Re: Building with Metricon 3634Sep 25, 2016 7:20 am Enjoying watch my house change over the years with google maps Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Nev _________________ Blog | ( will start once received tender ) H1 thread | https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=77665 Re: Building with Metricon 3635Sep 25, 2016 12:34 pm Wow that's pretty cool. I've been doing the same, but nothings changed for ages. Wonder how often they update their images. Re: Building with Metricon 3636Sep 25, 2016 12:40 pm dulie Wow that's pretty cool. I've been doing the same, but nothings changed for ages. Wonder how often they update their images. If you use google then click map in the Google search and don't use the google maps app you get a newer picture. Guess they don't update the map on the app much Nev _________________ Blog | ( will start once received tender ) H1 thread | https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=77665 Re: Building with Metricon 3637Sep 27, 2016 10:19 am Orpheus HGMbuild Ok just be careful with the wood painting, it looks like the paint just cracks and is starting to peel off- like it's been painted 10 years ago... We are currently trying to figure out what wood it is and why it's reacting like that Yikes! I did notice the eaves painters painted some of our balcony beams and they didn't use any undercoating at all. Hence the top coat paint will peel off if there is no undercoat to stick on..... @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Hi HMGBuild, we have the same issue with our alfesco beams. Beam is splitting and paint is cracking and starting to peel. See pic below. Did your beams get fixed yet? How did they fix it? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Building with Metricon 3638Sep 27, 2016 7:17 pm KKPP Orpheus HGMbuild Ok just be careful with the wood painting, it looks like the paint just cracks and is starting to peel off- like it's been painted 10 years ago... We are currently trying to figure out what wood it is and why it's reacting like that Yikes! I did notice the eaves painters painted some of our balcony beams and they didn't use any undercoating at all. Hence the top coat paint will peel off if there is no undercoat to stick on..... @Orph Build thread: viewtopic.php?t=78328 Home Furniture: viewtopic.php?t=80551 Technology Hub: viewtopic.php?t=83663 Landscape Design: viewtopic.php?t=80645 Hi HMGBuild, we have the same issue with our alfesco beams. Beam is splitting and paint is cracking and starting to peel. See pic below. Did your beams get fixed yet? How did they fix it? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi KKPP No they haven't fixed them yet, waiting til we next meet up with SS and he's going to hear me go off at him My Metricon Glendale in Sydney. Re: Building with Metricon 3640Sep 29, 2016 7:22 pm Thanks Everyone, PROBLEM in getting either interim occupation certificate or occupation certificate Just as we were prepared to compromise issues related to painting, grouting and skirting etc, we are prepared to have our prehand over inspection and settlement booked for tomorrow, but now because the following, we are not sure we should settle because of some new development that we were not aware until today. (1) Just found out from the private certifier this afternoon that we can not get either Interim Occupation Certificate or Occupation Certificate because the inspection report from the certifier as following, which was sent to our builder/SS a month ago and builder/SS did not tell us until I made inquiry to the certifier and found out myself: For Interim Occupation Certificate – Unsatisfactory Driveway grated drain to be installed. – Unsatisfactory Complete steps to laundry and ensure height complies with BCA (Max 190 mm) and they are constant. – Unsatisfactory Complete installation of driveway to garage. – Unsatisfactory Complete installation of councils crossover & layback. – Unsatisfactory Complete all steps to dwelling and ensure height complies with BCA ( Max. 190mm) and they are constant. – Unsatisfactory For Final Occupation Certificate - – Unsatisfactory Complete installation of approved retaining walls. – Unsatisfactory Complete installation of approved soft landscaping. – Unsatisfactory for point (1): a)what exactly are the listed issues and what need to done to address the issues as we have not had a chance talking to the certifier and builder this evening. we are not sure what exactly need to be done and how long will take in order to get at least the interim occupation certificate, and we were planning to move straight in after handover from the rental property we are living at the moment. b) we initially thought we could get interim occupation certificate to move in and then do driveway and crossover etc, but were shocked to see that we have to do these first before we can get interim occupation certificate and we were never once advised by the certifier or builder we need to complete these items first until today, does this sound right, shouldn't the builder/SS let us know once they have the report? c) some items such as "Complete all steps to dwelling and ensure height complies with BCA ( Max. 190mm) and they are constant", isn't the builder suppose to make sure they have done and complied during the build rather than we/owner are responsible as it did not mention we owner have to do this in the contract? (2) still waiting for engineering certificates for bricks overhang around the house, the reports were promised a month ago, but still no sign of them, and the builder's reason being: - "due to addition edge beam sparging, and once completed engineering will re-inspect and issue engineering certificates . The edge beam sparging part is news to us as we were not told until yesterday. for point (2): we have some concerns whether there are hidden structural problems as we are still yet to receive the engineer's certificates and we are expect to hand over and settle the house tomorrow. Please any advice / input is welcome as we are shocked to find out point (1) as we expect to move in straight after hand over because we are renting at the moment, and we have some concerns related to structure of the house in regards to point (2), and hence have a feeling maybe we are rushed to settle by the builder. Should we delay tomorrow's settlement or should we go ahead? any advice please! 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