Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 20, 2017 9:26 am Street Appeal was one thing that was really important to us, We decided to choose the Torquay Facade. We almost chose the Burleigh Facade but I wasn't a fan of the three (3) narrow awning windows at the front. We also love the Eko Timber/ Composite timber which is installed at the top of the Portico, This timber is half plastic Half wood. Its meant to be maintenance free, weather resistant and most importantly will never need restaining etc. I have posted the an image of the standard Torquay Facade (photo) and another image (plans) which show our changes to the facade. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We decided to add tiles to the pillars in lieu of the decorative bricks and full render to all other areas. (See Plans below). Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Render & painting costed about 6k to add to the house. I felt it was money well spent because I know we will spend most of our time outside. To ensure the brickies don't do a rush job, I made sure that I request raked joints to the brickwork which didn't cost any extra. This will ensure that the mortar between each brick is scraped out nicely. Just keep in mind that if you are on a small block and your garage is being built to the boundary MAKESURE you get consent from your neighbours first because if you dont Coral will not be able to access the wall that is being built on the boundary. I will keep you's posted and will let you know how it all will go. Elevation Plans are below. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 3758 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 7222 Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500$ laying cost for upto 10msq. The 2 pillars come to be 16msq. So laying costs are 5000$… 0 3983 |