Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3**Demo DONE 19/4 61Apr 24, 2009 11:35 pm Update: Met with EB today re: Site Start. Result - didn't get very far as the Building Cert has not been issued because EB have not provided the Window specs as requested to the Contractor performing the AA (Acoustic Assessment) Info has now been provided and the AA will be available by Tues next week. My bank is slow and hasn't finished processing my Loan yet which is another reason for not getting very far today. We did review all of the documentation to date. Drawings, PVC's, Color Selections etc. Asked a number of questions about sewer and gas connections surrounding additional charges for connections that exceed "up to" distances. Responses requested in writing. Garage width issue (5.4m vs 5.7m) resolved. EB moved the exterior wall out instead of pinching 300mm off our bedroom retreat and after a nastygram from me, EB are also paying for it (Long story) EB adivsed a peg-out has been booked and will occur in the next few days. IMO I can't see that happeneing until the BC is issued but we will see what happens. I requested to be provided written confirmation of a Contract start date as soon as the AA and the Bank notification were sighted. EB agreed to this. As a teaser at the end of the meeting EB advised that in Real-time we are at about 28 weeks. Being the smartar$e that I am I asked if I could get that in writing. EB Response - No. If you never never ask, you'll never never know I reckon. All the Best Leonard. Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*In Writing Please* 62Apr 29, 2009 8:57 pm Hi All, Well our Acoustic Assessment came back today. I took a deep breath and opened the report hoping not to be up for too much extra expense through additional noise control measures. It wasn't too bad. Results were that we need to increase the window glass thickness to 8mm laminated in the Master Bedroom, and to 6.38mm laminated in the Lounge, and Bedroom #2 Windows. Also need to use a particular door seal on bottom of the Entrance Door. The insulation ratings that we are using of 3.0 (roof) and 1.5 (wall) were deemed suficient. This was the last piece of info EB needed to submit for a Building Cert to be issued. Our Bank has setup the Construction Loan ready for drawdowns to occur for Progress Payments. All we are waiting on now is the letter in the post from the bank indicating this in writing so EB can tick this final thing off the list and we are all systems go From there EB will be able to provide a Contract Start Date. All the Best Leonard. Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*In Writing Please* 63May 02, 2009 10:48 am KnockItDown From there EB will be able to provide a Contract Start Date. Woo hoo! Not long to go before it's all up and happening. Building with PD - Regent 23 Cascades on Clyde Estate HomeOne Building Thread - PCI Completed - 28th August. Handover - 11th September. Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3 64May 02, 2009 11:09 am Thanks for the support, Recieved the bank notifiaction yesterday. Going to scan it and send to EB fisrt thing Monday. Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3 65May 03, 2009 1:54 pm Good news on the Acoustic report requirements Leonard, glad to hear that it wasn't a huge hit of $$$$$ Got the bank letter and everything, now EB doesn't have an excuse to not start! hope it's all happening soon, looking forward to seeing the action start! Building a Wisdom Prosperity 23 - http://erwisdomprosperity.blogspot.com/ Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3 67May 04, 2009 2:52 pm Yeah, EB, we want a start date, we want to see some action! Building a Wisdom Prosperity 23 - http://erwisdomprosperity.blogspot.com/ Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3 68May 07, 2009 9:15 am Some really good news. The Buidling Certificate is being issued today Also received PVC for the changes in glazing specs to cater for the Noise Report. We bugeted for around $2K but were very happy to see a total cost of $1,300 and that includes Acoustic seals for the nominated windows. It is a really big releif that it wasn't several thousand. We are signing this off today. Once the BC is received, EB will then provide a Contract Start Date to us. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! WhoooHooooo Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Almost ready to start!! 69May 07, 2009 2:18 pm Great news!!!! Hope EB start very soon! I'll be keeping an eye out! Building a Wisdom Prosperity 23 - http://erwisdomprosperity.blogspot.com/ Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Almost ready to start!! 70May 12, 2009 4:57 pm Hi all, Some big news I have in my hot little hands a copy of the Construction Certificate. Our file was released into "construction" today and formal notification of Contract start date, SS contact details etc will be advised to us tomorrow. The site has been pegged out and is ready to be escavated. Now lets build!!!!!! Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Construction Cert issued!!!!!!!! 72May 12, 2009 10:12 pm that's so exciting! can't wait to hear when your site start is! Building a Wisdom Prosperity 23 - http://erwisdomprosperity.blogspot.com/ Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Construction Cert issued!!!!!!!! 73May 12, 2009 10:35 pm great news...good luck Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Construction Cert issued!!!!!!!! 74May 13, 2009 11:02 am Thanks everyone for the support. This forum ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Construction Cert issued!!!!!!!! 75May 14, 2009 4:08 pm Hi All, Received written confirmation of my Contract Start date. 9/6/2009 An SS has been assigned and I'm being posted his contact details. It's all coming together now. Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Contract Start date 9/6/2009 76May 14, 2009 4:23 pm YIPPEE !! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Contract Start date 9/6/2009 77May 14, 2009 7:36 pm YAY!!!! that's only a few weeks away! Building a Wisdom Prosperity 23 - http://erwisdomprosperity.blogspot.com/ Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Contract Start date 9/6/2009 78May 14, 2009 8:35 pm Good Stuff KnockitDown!!!!!!!! BTW, have received my AA and vibration report back. No problemo. However the assessor recommended sarking, but we don't have sarking. Just the R3.5 on the roof, did he recommend having Sarking in your build? is it standard with EB? I wouldn't have thought sarking will block much sound. MadCow Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Contract Start date 9/6/2009 79May 14, 2009 8:44 pm When I went to pick up the Construction Cert, EB reckon they were looking to perfrom the earthworks as early as next week. I'm not entirely sure that is acheivable at this stage but we will see what happens. I've done a few calculations and taking into account the October Long weekend and excluding any rain days our 26 week build period ends on 9/12/2009. That's very close to XMAS and the dreaded 5 week lay-over. Ohh well we will just have to see how good our SS is at cracking the whip. Post your guesses of the date when you think we will take the keys. Re: Building an EB Memphis28Mk3*Contract Start date 9/6/2009 80May 14, 2009 8:56 pm MadCow Good Stuff KnockitDown!!!!!!!! BTW, have received my AA and vibration report back. No problemo. However the assessor recommended sarking, but we don't have sarking. Just the R3.5 on the roof, did he recommend having Sarking in your build? is it standard with EB? I wouldn't have thought sarking will block much sound. MadCow Hi MadCow - Sarking is already included in our build. I supose sarking can aid in sound insulation. I know it has insulation properties regarding heat. How much does it add to your build? Did you use the same guy as I did? DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair We purchased a 1960s property that is on timber stumps mostly, and a newer section is on concrete stumps. We had a building inspection initially and they reported some… 0 13812 Strong enough for what? For linen, absolutely. To climb on, no. I've got similar shelving in my garage and it holds a decent amount of weight. 900 wide shelves will carry… 1 4535 Probably a not bad thing to mention particle board should in case anyone else reading this got the two confused. 6 5637 |