Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 03, 2017 5:21 pm So we signed up for resort facade - we were told by sales person the only thing that changes on facade is the timber above garage - so we figure we just have the nice horizontal cladding across upper floor. Now we find out at final stage it is wide sheeting ?? Is this normal , should we have been given option ??? So over this build !!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Cladding ?? 2May 03, 2017 7:58 pm Unless it says otherwise in the specification the horizontal detail as shown on the rendered drawing is what has been represented to you. That is what you should be getting. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Cladding ?? 3May 03, 2017 8:33 pm bashworth Unless it says otherwise in the specification the horizontal detail as shown on the rendered drawing is what has been represented to you. That is what you should be getting. It appears the contract states fc 6mm sheets - clearly we are novices and did not realise what that meant. We just trusted what GJG told us ! Re: Cladding ?? 4Jul 17, 2017 6:11 pm Did you sign the plans? We changed our facade from stacker stone to linear board so we knew exactly what we were getting. The elevations on the plans had this on there in writing and as part of the picture. Maybe check your elevation plans? Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12045 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 11116 Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 5643 |