Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 04, 2009 4:25 pm Good list. Here are some additional points: - ducted air-conditioning (also provides heat in winter) - skirting - nosings (=internal window sills) - cavity wall insulation (if building with double-brick construction) - anticon under roof tiles/colorbond - rainwater tank (plumbed in to toilets and washing-machine) - paved Alfresco - stormwater disposal and soakwells - electricity: 3-phase plus lockable smart meterbox - PVC pipe under driveway for future retic - monitored burglar alarm with pet sensors - external BBQ negus point Re: LIST of Everything which Should/Could be included with House 2Apr 04, 2009 11:50 pm splashbacks cornices skirting boards doorstops those heating/light units in that bathroom (can't remember what they are called) PS Wouldn't connect water tank to washing machine as you then get all the cr@p that comes off your roof washing your clothes... anthea Re: LIST of Everything which Should/Could be included with House 3Apr 05, 2009 9:24 am GinaUK Good list. Here are some additional points: - nosings (=internal window sills) - electricity: 3-phase plus lockable smart meterbox - PVC pipe under driveway for future retic Please ignore my ignorance but what does nosing do (practically)? What do smart meters look like and how are they "smart". Also whats retic?? Thanks Re: LIST of Everything which Should/Could be included with House 4Apr 05, 2009 10:53 am I would add sound insulation around your home theatre room. We are getting it put in the internal walls for all the kids bedrooms. For reasons 1. When they are younger we want to be able to watch movies at night without waking them 2. When they are teenagers and playing loud music in there rooms we don't want to hear it 3. When they move back home as adults with there wives/gf's we don't want to hear that either. Re: LIST of Everything which Should/Could be included with House 5Apr 05, 2009 11:39 am I'm sorry if I'm repeating anything (and I KNOW I'll think of something else as soon as I press submit! ) rangehood clothesline toilet roll holder soap/shampoo shelves letterbox sensor lights termite proofing (mesh or granite) ducted vac wall-mounted foldaway ironing board gates anthea PS Wouldn't connect water tank to washing machine as you then get all the cr@p that comes off your roof washing your clothes... A first flush diverter is supposed to help with that but I don't know how well they work from experience. hey there! π so, itβs kinda common for standard drawer depths to be around 500mm since most cabinets use this size to fit the usual runners… 3 18685 Are you saying that these consultants are involved at key-points of the building, and perform site inspects at the stages, or only after building is completed to point… 4 9010 That's very helpful, thank you. I was mostly interested in knowing if a spoon drain requires a specific slope, but I appreciate the extra information. 4 3922 |