Browse Forums Building A New House Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 21Oct 23, 2007 9:09 pm I’m going to show him that picture you did and show him how it SHOULD have been done….well done!!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 22Oct 23, 2007 9:22 pm Well done Matt, at first I was like - whats Mish on about? I didn't see it - now that you posted that picture - I feel bad for Michelle cause it looks WAY WAY WAAAAAYYYYY better centered correctly!!
I guess its another one of those things we have to look out for and ensure our builder is aware of our expectations from the outset....I wonder if you can make them sign something in the contract to state that you want everything aligned correctly or they will have to start over or pay a penalty?? Ruth -Bought house in Melbourne inner burbs, knocked it down & now...we are owner builders! Completed OB project and moved in to our new home with our new baby in May 2009! Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 23Oct 23, 2007 9:33 pm You know I would have deigned it myself…..but I thought it was pretty obvious how it should be!
That’s another thing with us designers….we ASUME everyone knows what we know…..WRONG!!!!! :cry: Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 24Oct 23, 2007 9:41 pm Am I being too fussy???? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 25Oct 23, 2007 9:44 pm It's all about flow.
I agree Michelle. That's the stuff that tends to get missed in the details of a project verus the - does it look right - do it yourself - see if it flows. One thing my dad always said to me re building things was not - is it straight or is it dead level etc, but does it look right, does it blend in and feel part of the existing dwelling. And the pitch of your awning roof should enhance and encourage the flow of energy into the house via the doorway. Good Feng Shui. Some people say it's all hooo ha and other words, but if it does not flow and look right - it's not.!!!! Steve Ps When I first read the thread and rake, I immediately thought you meant one of these . Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Which would have looked really stupid sticking out your roof Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 27Oct 23, 2007 9:49 pm Al Hey...I picked it first and Cookie got the credit no you did get first credit look back Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 28Oct 23, 2007 9:54 pm Yak_Chat It's all about flow. I agree Michelle. That's the stuff that tends to get missed in the details of a project verus the - does it look right - do it yourself - see if it flows. One thing my dad always said to me re building things was not - is it straight or is it dead level etc, but does it look right, does it blend in and feel part of the existing dwelling. And the pitch of your awning roof should enhance and encourage the flow of energy into the house via the doorway. Good Feng Shui. Some people say it's all hooo ha and other words, but if it does not flow and look right - it's not.!!!! Steve Ps When I first read the thread and rake, I immediately thought you meant one of these . Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Which would have looked really stupid sticking out your roof That’s my speliing again you know em! Thanks Steve I agree…..I have waited sooo long for this bloody awning, now I feel ripped off. God help the two putting itup, if they sneeze the wrong way I’ll have their B**** in my pocket! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 30Oct 23, 2007 10:13 pm Quote: God help the two putting it, if they sneeze the wrong way I’ll have their B**** in my pocket! And Matts thinks in another thread that we were married in a past life - Bloody hell NO 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 ⋅ Steve Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 31Oct 23, 2007 10:15 pm Am I THAT scary Steve!!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 32Oct 23, 2007 10:18 pm Thanks Matt, seems you and I have centreing issues…..do you think they have therapy for that!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 33Oct 23, 2007 10:33 pm Yak_Chat Quote: God help the two putting it, if they sneeze the wrong way I’ll have their B**** in my pocket! And Matts thinks in another thread that we were married in a past life - Bloody hell NO 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 ⋅ Steve Not me! Vanderlay... Michelles way to mean Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 34Oct 23, 2007 10:41 pm Who me???? NOT Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 35Oct 23, 2007 10:46 pm Michelle, i'm sure that you'll be able to work something out with the guys tomorrow.. Even if it costs a little extra to get a couple of extra pieces, at least you will be happy with it in the end...Otherwise you are going to continually look at it and not be happy...
See how you go tomorrow, but be there on-site to supervise what they do.... Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 36Oct 23, 2007 10:50 pm Thanks Phoenix….it should be straight forward for them now….heres hoping!
The guys building are not the guys who drew it up. They are only going by what is on the plan and what material they have to work with from the ordering of the goods. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 37Oct 23, 2007 10:55 pm Did you say the concrete posts are concreted in?
Can they move the structure across? Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 38Oct 23, 2007 11:03 pm Not that I can see, not while it’s concreted in!!!
I sent a photo to my ex’s wife a designer in QL ..she picked it straight way. She and I are hoping it won’t be too noticeable once the roof goes on. But I will always know. Anyway thanks guys for helping me, Thanks Matt for the photo change…..you are a clever one!!! I’m going to bed to dream of balls being tossed in the bush for the wild life to devour!!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: OK NOT A HOUSE BUT….. 39Oct 23, 2007 11:10 pm Michelle Not centred on the door way? YES!!!!! Not centred……who in their right mind would do THAT? The same guys that laid Matt's tiles. [sneakersss] 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 3476 Joe, it depends on your certifier but we are noticing the ones we deal with are really cracking down. So i would recommend you follow your approved landscaping plans to… 4 10846 Hi Simeon, Thank you for laying it down for us. Makes sense. Appreciate it very much. Have a nice day. Cheers 2 8881 |