Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth

Treeseachanger · Jun 06, 2015 8:10 pm

Oh, what colour have you picked for render?

MalSannie · Jun 06, 2015 9:55 pm

We'll have surfmist too - I really wanted a dark/black roof to start with but our development doesn't allow it. So embraced going light by going REALLY light and starting to grow on me seeing all the surfmist roofs going up - reckon it should help with heat in summer too

Trixee, was that silver stuff below the colorbond an upgrade? Was it very expensive?

trixee · Jun 07, 2015 12:15 am

Trees - the render colour is dulux dieskau. Yeah it took me a while to figure out how to pronounce it too!

Mal - I know what you mean, I'd prefer a dark tile roof, but like light is better for thermal reasons. So I decided that it's very Australian to have a white roof and ran with it too

The silver stuff is anticon insulation and it did cost extra but I don't know how much because it was included in the base cost.

Treeseachanger · Jun 07, 2015 12:46 am

Mal, we paid an extra 3 grand for ours as only batts were included. But with a raked ceiling it's a must...
We probably got ripped off but it was worth it if you know what I mean...

MalSannie · Jun 07, 2015 2:47 am

Thanks trixee and trees - ok yes it makes sense that it would be a must for a raked ceiling. We have batts included I think.

yvonneh · Jun 07, 2015 8:24 am

Our builder insisted on the anticon once we decided colorbond. It's too help condensation noise and insulation. We have batts too.

MalSannie · Jun 07, 2015 8:47 am

Thanks Yvonne I'll ask - can't hurt to ask can it?

asha · Jun 07, 2015 3:41 pm

Oh i do love a surfmist roof

Now the weather shouldnt hold you up from now on in.

SmartHomesBuild · Jun 07, 2015 10:22 pm

Colorbond looks great - what a difference the roof cover makes!!!

nikkis2000 · Jun 08, 2015 1:21 am

Roof looks great Trixee. I'm sure it'll start looking lighter inside again once the ceilings and walls are done. Don't panic just yet!!

trixee · Jun 08, 2015 2:03 am

Thanks asha, smarthomesbuild, and nikki! I'm happy I have a roof

ardie514 · Jun 08, 2015 7:02 pm

MalSannie

Thanks Yvonne I'll ask - can't hurt to ask can it?

Hey Mal I'm pretty sure it's on the list I sent you bcuz we added it too in addition to the batts. We also added insulation in the walls. Builder only includes whatever is needed to meet 6 star energy requirements.

MalSannie

Thanks Yvonne I'll ask - can't hurt to ask can it?

MalSannie · Jun 09, 2015 7:20 am

ardie514

Hey Mal I'm pretty sure it's on the list I sent you bcuz we added it too in addition to the batts. We also added insulation in the walls. Builder only includes whatever is needed to meet 6 star energy requirements.

Thanks, ardie - I did have a look after posting that as I knew you'd have known about this! It is very expensive isn't it. A bit more than we can afford at this stage I think

hopefully the white roof and higher ceilings will do the trick.

Treeseachanger · Jun 09, 2015 12:47 pm

Although we paid extra for anticon, our wall insulation and batts were both included. It varies with each builder and what deals they can get I think!

ardie514 · Jun 09, 2015 8:31 pm

Hey trixee. I know you've been on the hunt for ceiling fans. We've been looking for a very large one for our living/dining area and I think we've decided finally. Just need to decide on colour combo. Anyway thought you might like it and it's one of the more affordable large wood fans I've come across http://www.myfan.com.au/ceiling-fans/spitfire/

trixee · Jun 09, 2015 8:37 pm

Ooh, that looks really nice ardie, thanks for pointing it out! I'll need to investigate specs, but I like it so far. Looks a bit like the Big A$s Haiku fans, but better priced

ardie514 · Jun 09, 2015 10:56 pm

Exactly what we liked about it. I love the big a$$ fans but even on 'special' we just couldn't justify the cost but they're beautiful. This seems like a good compromise. There is a similar one at beacon but also a bit pricey. Though I haven't checked their eofys prices yet.

BS12 · Jun 10, 2015 12:48 pm

Looks great trixee

Can't go wrong with surfmist! I've used it for my render and garage door colour

Hootie · Jun 10, 2015 12:52 pm

House looks great! We have surfmist too for our garage door and main entry door (painted surfmist).

After seeing the difference that roof cover makes to your house, we want our roof cover to start quickly

trixee · Jun 10, 2015 1:02 pm

I have to admit it looks better than I thought it would with the roof on! I'm pleased with that, but a little concerned because there appears to be a bit of a wave in the sheeting at the front. The SS is aware and said he'll have a look. I also mentioned it to the architect and he said he'd have a look too. He said that it's typically caused by a warped beam, so that is either replaced or planed back. Apparently the short sheets are harder to do.