Browse Forums Building A New House Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 21Feb 15, 2022 8:10 pm More fun going on, as per usual you have to be ontop of builders. Noticed the brick wall outside of the ensuite was defective. Has mortar in excess of 20mm. Vic building authority has a max of 15mm. Builder has agreed to tear down the wall and rebuild it. Supposed to be happening this friday. Is only a small section, maybe 1-1.5m wide. Also had a variation to add an extra shelf into the pantry, there was just too much wasted space. Waiting on quotes from the builder and other tradies to remove 10cm of topsoil from the block so I can bring in fresh sandy loam for the lawn after handover. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 22Mar 17, 2022 8:35 am Getting closer, expecting handover in roughly four weeks, will hopefully get a firm date next week. Had some more issues, as usual. Builder accidently installed pebblecrete concrete around the entire house and patio depsite the contract only allowing for pebblecrete to the driveway and everything else being plain concrete, based on google searches that free upgrade would have cost 10k if i had to pay. Garage door weather seals arent sitting right, too many gaps, builder is looking at the issue. Tiler has started, expects to be done by the end of the week, then its just electrical and plumbing fitouts, carpets and touch ups. Got all the parts for my irrigation system delivered, hoping to install shortly, based on the height of the concrete paths and future lawn level it looks like i won't need to remove much soil, if any. 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 ⋅ 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 ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 23Apr 08, 2022 9:41 am Thank you so much for sharing your build, we just started discussing a Newport build for ourselves. Can you share more information on your island bench, specifically the cook top in the bench? I would love this but not sure what to do about overhead exhaust. Many thanks, Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 24Apr 08, 2022 10:18 am Denali Thank you so much for sharing your build, we just started discussing a Newport build for ourselves. Can you share more information on your island bench, specifically the cook top in the bench? I would love this but not sure what to do about overhead exhaust. Many thanks, Cooktop is a Westinghouse 900mm induction. Exhaust is a schwiegen cassette unit, they're pricey but there's other alternatives. It sits flush with the ceiling so nothing hangs down, think a ducted air return, but it's a rangehood exhaust. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 26Apr 08, 2022 10:36 am Denali Thank you so much, I will look into these. How long is your island bench to fit both sink and cook top? Oh, my husband asks how big is your sink as well. many thanks again Island is 1200*2890. Sink is a Franke bowe 68cm https://www.reece.com.au/product/franke ... JBEALw_wcB Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 27Apr 08, 2022 11:06 am Thanks again, thats the length Im looking at for our island so Im surprised how roomy the island is with both in it. Good to see and not just have to imagine what its like. Thank you again! Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 29Jul 22, 2022 9:51 pm Denali Hi, OP, and wondering if you can share some updates on your build please. We are very serious about a modified Newport so love what youve shared so far. cheers, Hey, Been in the house for about 8 weeks now. Planning to post an update with photo's but haven't had time to scratch myself, lots of unpacking and organising, might still be a few weeks before i get time to do it. Was there anything in particular you wanted to know? Re: My build - GJ Gardners - Newport 30Jul 23, 2022 12:42 pm Thanks for replying. Just interested in how its going/went and as many pics as you care to share will be great. Im trying to get a feel of the kitchen/living areas and what other extras youve added (ie any plans for garage storage ect) but super excited/happy for you for getting the keys. cheers and many thanks, Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 18845 Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the… 0 9005 |