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Thanks Inglewood. I really didn't want the fridge in the pantry, but they wouldn't let me change it. I've deleted the melamine shelves and am doing it myself after handover. I want part bench space, part pantry cupboard, and part open shelves I don't want all my products on display, and I think the dust would get to them because there is no door on the pantry.
When is your land expected to title?

Your plans should say DG next to the window name to indicate double glazed. A double glazed window is easy to tell, look at the frame and you can see to two pieces of glass separated by about 7mm of open air space. The windows/doors generally feel a a-lot more solid.

I'm not sure what series of house you are building, but moving the walls around so that the fridge isn't in the pantry should not be a big deal all all. I'm not sure what their issue is. At most it would cost $300 and about 10mins for a drafter to update. If you are really keen on this you should push for it. One thing I've found is that nearly anything can be done right up to final drawings (and even after) You just need ask in the right way and be patient. Don't be afraid to tell them you will walk away to another builder who will do it for you. That being said, looking at the plans for your house, I don't think you would have enough room to rotate the fridge into the Kitchen, especially if you have/plan to have a wide fridge.

Another thing to think about is that you could add a cavity sliding pantry door. From memory they are around $300.

I'm not sure what series of house you are building, but moving the walls around so that the fridge isn't in the pantry should not be a big deal all all. I'm not sure what their issue is. At most it would cost $300 and about 10mins for a drafter to update. If you are really keen on this you should push for it. One thing I've found is that nearly anything can be done right up to final drawings (and even after) You just need ask in the right way and be patient. Don't be afraid to tell them you will walk away to another builder who will do it for you. That being said, looking at the plans for your house, I don't think you would have enough room to rotate the fridge into the Kitchen, especially if you have/plan to have a wide fridge.

Another thing to think about is that you could add a cavity sliding pantry door. From memory they are around $300.[/quote]


I thought about moving the fridge space to face the island but there is not enough room to do it. I do have a large fridge. I asked about getting a cavity sliding door too and was told there is not enough room to do it, but at the same time I don't really want to be opening another door just to get to my fridge! But it would have been nice to have the option.

I'm not sure what series of house you are building, but moving the walls around so that the fridge isn't in the pantry should not be a big deal all all. I'm not sure what their issue is. At most it would cost $300 and about 10mins for a drafter to update. If you are really keen on this you should push for it. One thing I've found is that nearly anything can be done right up to final drawings (and even after) You just need ask in the right way and be patient. Don't be afraid to tell them you will walk away to another builder who will do it for you. That being said, looking at the plans for your house, I don't think you would have enough room to rotate the fridge into the Kitchen, especially if you have/plan to have a wide fridge.

Another thing to think about is that you could add a cavity sliding pantry door. From memory they are around $300.[/quote]

Hey PDKallara33
You'd be surprised how limited the choices and alterations are in the Access range. Both Lifestyle and Prestige offer a lot of negotiation for changes. Bigger builds, bigger budgets... Generally a 2nd or 3rd home owner, maybe more idea of what they want ? I built an Access and pretty much got what I wanted, but by no means does PDA have the breadth an depth on offer to PDL or PDP. Just a smaller crew so less availability for change... even it it seems logical or doable...
I got quite a few changes though that they told me no one ever asks for which surprised me...
Happy Christmas all
Mike

New Porter Davis display centre ‘Ambrosia’ opens in the East on Saturday 5 January.

For those of you who are yet to have the colour selections appointment with Hopetoun, this is a great opportunity to see first-hand the latest interior design themes and colours available from Porter Davis.

Take this opportunity to view the all new ‘Prestige’ range Waldorf 46 with the brand new Hyde Park façade which features the Bordeaux France World of Style, the all new Dunedin 29 which was recently launched into the ‘Lifestyle’ range and features the Californian Desert World of Style and the Cannonvale 21 from the ‘Access’ range which features the Legian Bali World of Style.

On Sunday the 13th and 20th of January there will also be a range of activities on at our ‘Ambrosia’ display centre which will feature face painting, barista made coffee and even a visit from Mr Whippy.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ambrosia Display Centre
Fortuna Crescent
Cranbourne West
Melways Ref 132 J4

I see what you mean about the fridge. Hopefully you'll be able to sort something out. Are you making any other changes to the floor plan?


Not sure when our land will title. They say worst case scenario is June - so hopefully April/May (March would be great but I think that's being too hopeful! ). Construction vehicles are busy on the land digging for the pipes. Roads haven't been started yet.

RE 24/7 PORTAL...

Hi Everyone,

I am wondering if ANYONE out there actually has their 24/7 portal kept up to date?

We are now almost at lock up and have had no photos posted at all, let alone our final contract variations or building variations.... in fact even our colour selections aren't on there. Our electrical selections are actually on there....but it's the wrong version and our tile selections have never been put on there. There are NO progress claim details on there either even though we've paid all deposit monies and two progress stages now.

It's pretty disappointing when the sales guys all tell you about this fantastic 24/7 site where you have access to everything.... and nothing is ever actually put on it.

Is it just me - or is everyone in the same situation?

Our plans say the same....but..... Our windows where it says DG on the plans look to be standard windows to my untrained eye, i thought it would be obvious to see the difference but I don't think we have been supplied with double glazed at all, another thing to chase up!!!
Also, this may be a stupid question, so I'll apologise in advance .....but is there any way to tell which batts are the correct ones? Our contract says R6.0 in roof and R2.5 in external walls also, when I get to that stage what should I look for to see if we have in fact been given the correct batts?
Thanks - in advance

Sorry Chrystee, I have just seen this now!!

I dont see why you couldnt bring along anyone you like to the contract appointment, ours went for about 7 hours - ridiculously long....and I completely agree with you about having the plans prior to the contract to look over, this is why it took so long on the day, we still hadn't finished after all that time but because the draftspeople went home we could do no more!!!
I didn't get the contract read over by a solicitor, but like you I did read it myself.
You've probably had your appointment by now - if so how did it go?

Wow, that's not good at all. You'd probably put that one on the tradesman, although Porter Davis are ultimately responsible.

We went to have a look at the 3 new Ambrosia Displays at Cranbourne yesterday.

The Dunedin 29 there has the Bolero Laminate Flooring (I checked with Hopetoun). As this is the standard timber look flooring currently in the Flooring Package, it is great to see this in a display in large scale.





Sorry pictures so big, not sure how to make smaller.

PD's windows are supplied by Stegbar from memory, I would got and check out a Stegbar show room and ask to see a single glazed and a double glazzed window.

I also remember that the PD Waldorf 48 in Greenvale had double glazing specifically the upstairs master bedroom window/door, because I remember taking specific notice while our 1 yr old DD was playing on the bed.

Another method I thought off that might work if you have someone on the outside and someone on the inside and have one person slightly push the glass in the middle just enough to flex the glass, if its double glazed the person on the other side should not feel the pushing as its separated by air...

In regards to your R6.0 batts, they will be very thick around 260mm based on Bradford batts.

http://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/getdoc/91345c74-c3e6-4e77-aabd-b96fb5ffbd93/Gold-high-performance.aspx

R2.5 Wall batts will be around 90mm thick.

http://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/Products/Residential/Thermal-insulation/Gold-wall.aspx

Thanks.. my plans have DG marked clearly but I just want to make sure double glazed windows are installed by PD and not regular windows .. things tend to slip through the cracks sometimes..

That is my main worry too... I personally hope that if the wrong windows are installed, they will be replaced!! poked around the stack of window frames on my block but can't seem to see any double glazed windows... maybe they haven't been delivered yet... another thing to make a note of later and chase up...

looks like PD tradies started work back early.. my 1st floor frame just got added to the home.. Updated the blog with pictures..

Hi madhouse1,
If you could Private Message me with your contact and build details, I will look into this for you.
Cheers, Helen

You must be the only one, mine, and the PD houses near me have had no work done today, we were supposed to have framing starting today, not even a delivery of timber or lines marked down disappointing.

Lucky ^^ No work for us today either! We are heading towards PCI now and I am itching to be in the house already!!

Ours was next to useless. There was a list of phone calls (with no details) and the ticker thingy was updated when each stage was complete, but that was pretty much it. The few times I couldn't find something in my own records the 24/7 didn't have it either.