Porter Davis homes

thewoodies · Mar 25, 2015 1:37 pm

Our sales consultant told us the 20 weeks (guarantees build time on ours) starts from when the SS is handed out file...

katemorley91 · Mar 25, 2015 1:39 pm

Hi Pungentia! we are now two weeks into our build and our slab is being poured today, the only communication i have had is from our slab supervisor. Nothing from a site supervisor? I only know his name and his number by looking at the sign on our temporary fencing. is this normal? do you hear from yours a lot?

thewoodies · Mar 25, 2015 1:39 pm

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thewoodies

Our sales consultant told us the 20 weeks (guarantees build time on ours) starts from when the SS is handed out file...

Hi thewoodies, the expected build time frame varies across our home ranges. I would also like to clarify that the build dates are calculated from the commencement of works onsite i.e. day of site excavation. Please PM me if you have any further queries relating to your build. Regards, Joanne.

Wow, that's not what we were told (re build time starting at onsite works). It's not a biggie but is slightly misleading.

thewoodies · Mar 25, 2015 1:40 pm

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thewoodies

Our sales consultant told us the 20 weeks (guarantees build time on ours) starts from when the SS is handed out file...

Hi thewoodies, the expected build time frame varies across our home ranges. I would also like to clarify that the build dates are calculated from the commencement of works onsite i.e. day of site excavation. Please PM me if you have any further queries relating to your build. Regards, Joanne.

Wow, that's not what we were told (re build time starting at onsite works). It's not a biggie but is slightly misleading.

thewoodies · Mar 25, 2015 1:42 pm

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thewoodies

Our sales consultant told us the 20 weeks (guarantees build time on ours) starts from when the SS is handed out file...

Hi thewoodies, the expected build time frame varies across our home ranges. I would also like to clarify that the build dates are calculated from the commencement of works onsite i.e. day of site excavation. Please PM me if you have any further queries relating to your build. Regards, Joanne.

Wow, that's not what we were told (re build time starting at onsite works). It's not a biggie but i do feel slightly mislead

thewoodies · Mar 25, 2015 1:43 pm

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thewoodies

Our sales consultant told us the 20 weeks (guarantees build time on ours) starts from when the SS is handed out file...

Hi thewoodies, the expected build time frame varies across our home ranges. I would also like to clarify that the build dates are calculated from the commencement of works onsite i.e. day of site excavation. Please PM me if you have any further queries relating to your build. Regards, Joanne.

Wow, that's not what we were told (re build time starting at onsite works). It's not a biggie but i do feel slightly mislead

thewoodies · Mar 25, 2015 1:44 pm

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thewoodies

Our sales consultant told us the 20 weeks (guarantees build time on ours) starts from when the SS is handed out file...

Hi thewoodies, the expected build time frame varies across our home ranges. I would also like to clarify that the build dates are calculated from the commencement of works onsite i.e. day of site excavation. Please PM me if you have any further queries relating to your build. Regards, Joanne.

Wow, that's not what we were told (re build time starting at onsite works). It's not a biggie but i do feel slightly mislead

joea · Mar 25, 2015 1:48 pm

katemorley91

Hi Pungentia! we are now two weeks into our build and our slab is being poured today, the only communication i have had is from our slab supervisor. Nothing from a site supervisor? I only know his name and his number by looking at the sign on our temporary fencing. is this normal? do you hear from yours a lot?

Site supervisor will only contact you once you start framing. Slab supervisor takes care of everything up until frame stage. So site cut, plumbing, boxing, pour and any ground work around the slab.

katemorley91 · Mar 25, 2015 1:49 pm

i was wondering if i was supposed to hear from them yet or not... great, Thanks Joea!

melvinglenncallejo · Mar 27, 2015 11:05 am

hi everyone is it advisable to get an independent inspector when theyre goin to pour the slab?PD Told us that our slab would be H1 because of the type of the soil were in!thank you for ur advice

melvinglenncallejo · Mar 27, 2015 11:06 am

hi everyone is it advisable to get an independent inspector when theyre goin to pour the slab?PD Told us that our slab would be H1 because of the type of the soil were in!thank you for ur advice

knyght · Mar 27, 2015 11:08 am

melvinglenncallejo

hi everyone is it advisable to get an independent inspector when theyre goin to pour the slab?PD Told us that our slab would be H1 because of the type of the soil were in!thank you for ur advice

Yes.

Whilst they won't validate if a H1 is required or not, the independent inspector will ensure the foundations for your home (slab) is as per code.

We did it and will for all future builds. Also helps keep the builder honest. And for $600 approx, well worth the sanity of knowing your foundations aren't going to cause the ruin of your home.

Sandy45 · Mar 27, 2015 1:56 pm

melvinglenncallejo

hi everyone is it advisable to get an independent inspector when theyre goin to pour the slab?PD Told us that our slab would be H1 because of the type of the soil were in!thank you for ur advice

Absolutely yes, they inspect the day before the pour and well worth it.

joea · Mar 28, 2015 7:16 pm

Hi all,

If anyone that has built with PD and used 'Translucent' for the front entrance glass (Sidelight/door) can you please share photos of the final product?

Our glass looks really 'white' and we're not sure if it's the correct one.

Photos can be seen here: http://www.dunedin29.blogspot.com.au/20 ... ndows.html

Thank you

tlblhayward · Mar 28, 2015 7:24 pm

I don't have a real life photo, but here is the image from the Corinthian website...

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knyght · Mar 28, 2015 7:38 pm

joea

Hi all,

If anyone that has built with PD and used 'Translucent' for the front entrance glass (Sidelight/door) can you please share photos of the final product?

Our glass looks really 'white' and we're not sure if it's the correct one.

Photos can be seen here: http://www.dunedin29.blogspot.com.au/20 ... ndows.html

Thank you

Our guest ensuite window is 'Translucent' also and appears really white too... as it is still wrapped am thinking it is just the wrapping. Not too fussed though, have a front door at the moment in current house and hate the clear glazing. Our front door, guest ensuite and doors to master ensuite all have 'Translucent' glazing and can't wait. If they turn out like the guest ensuite... no issue!

joea · Mar 28, 2015 7:46 pm

tlblhayward

I don't have a real life photo, but here is the image from the Corinthian website...

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Cheers

In the photo's my Fiancé sent me they look so much less 'transparent' then those.

joea · Mar 28, 2015 7:47 pm

knyght

joea

Hi all,

If anyone that has built with PD and used 'Translucent' for the front entrance glass (Sidelight/door) can you please share photos of the final product?

Our glass looks really 'white' and we're not sure if it's the correct one.

Photos can be seen here: http://www.dunedin29.blogspot.com.au/20 ... ndows.html

Thank you

Our guest ensuite window is 'Translucent' also and appears really white too... as it is still wrapped am thinking it is just the wrapping. Not too fussed though, have a front door at the moment in current house and hate the clear glazing. Our front door, guest ensuite and doors to master ensuite all have 'Translucent' glazing and can't wait. If they turn out like the guest ensuite... no issue!

Awesome thanks for the feedback. At least we know we have the right glazing.

rdevanat · Mar 28, 2015 8:22 pm

We are going with PD for knockdown rebuild. Melb eastern suburbs. New to this forum. Good points made by some posters - thanks in advance.
Not sure if we should go with World of style or do the lighting/carpets/tiling - by ourselves through private contractors. I note the prices at world of style is quite expensive. Lighting alone is going to cost us 20k. Not to mention network cable wiring etc. What has been everyone's experience - did you do it yourself, or just pay PD to do it. Do they mark up prices?

Any demolition companies advice is much helpful - Melb Eastern Suburbs. Very excited at present.

Sandy45 · Mar 28, 2015 8:31 pm

joea

Hi all,

If anyone that has built with PD and used 'Translucent' for the front entrance glass (Sidelight/door) can you please share photos of the final product?

Our glass looks really 'white' and we're not sure if it's the correct one.

Photos can be seen here: http://www.dunedin29.blogspot.com.au/20 ... ndows.html

Thank you

Ours look the same now they have been corrected. Initially Stegbar installed a pattern glaze as order was wrong, pd admitted error and replaced once I proved I ordered translucent.