Browse Forums Building A New House Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 181Mar 10, 2018 12:28 am Thanks guys. I think it would just finish off the area nicely and without it the wall will look a little untidy as it would stand out between the windows. Quite happy to pay $100 extra if that is the case For anyone who is DIY painting and trying to work out how much paint you will need (and work out how much it may set you back for budget purposes) i found a paint calculator on the Bunnings website, winning! Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 182Mar 10, 2018 9:12 am Summitlovin Thanks guys. I think it would just finish off the area nicely and without it the wall will look a little untidy as it would stand out between the windows. Quite happy to pay $100 extra if that is the case For anyone who is DIY painting and trying to work out how much paint you will need (and work out how much it may set you back for budget purposes) i found a paint calculator on the Bunnings website, winning! Thanks for that info! I’ll check it out because I had no idea how much or cost Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 183Mar 10, 2018 11:40 am J278 Summitlovin Thanks guys. I think it would just finish off the area nicely and without it the wall will look a little untidy as it would stand out between the windows. Quite happy to pay $100 extra if that is the case For anyone who is DIY painting and trying to work out how much paint you will need (and work out how much it may set you back for budget purposes) i found a paint calculator on the Bunnings website, winning! Thanks for that info! I’ll check it out because I had no idea how much or cost You’re welcome! I think I’m going to get a professional in to prep my walls properly then the family & I will roll the paint on. Doing it that way It looks like I’m still coming out at least $1k in front Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 184Mar 15, 2018 1:20 pm Summitlovin J278 Summitlovin Thanks guys. I think it would just finish off the area nicely and without it the wall will look a little untidy as it would stand out between the windows. Quite happy to pay $100 extra if that is the case For anyone who is DIY painting and trying to work out how much paint you will need (and work out how much it may set you back for budget purposes) i found a paint calculator on the Bunnings website, winning! Thanks for that info! I’ll check it out because I had no idea how much or cost You’re welcome! I think I’m going to get a professional in to prep my walls properly then the family & I will roll the paint on. Doing it that way It looks like I’m still coming out at least $1k in front Went out to the site today. Frame is done & theyve done the rough in for electrical and plumbing. My OCD has kicked in a little bit though as the electrical for the tv in theatre and living room aren’t centred. I’ve asked the SS if there is a reason for that or if it could be corrected. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 185Mar 15, 2018 2:16 pm I certainly know that OC feeling, the water outlet does not look central and is that your living room with the wall boxes ? Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 186Mar 15, 2018 5:24 pm Choosy I certainly know that OC feeling, the water outlet does not look central and is that your living room with the wall boxes ? The water outlet I think is a little off but not enough to drive me nuts haha. Yes, that photo is in my living room. This photo is my theatre room Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 187Mar 15, 2018 6:06 pm They might have done your theatre room ones central to the room not the wall however that theory does not appear to be case with the living room ones, what do your plans say ? Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 188Mar 15, 2018 7:43 pm Choosy They might have done your theatre room ones central to the room not the wall however that theory does not appear to be case with the living room ones, what do your plans say ? My plans show the power/data points central on the wall as it’s only a small wall between the windows, especially on the plans. Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 189Mar 15, 2018 10:35 pm Very annoying when they don't follow the plans, if you have a TV large enough it would cover them. Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 190Mar 15, 2018 10:43 pm Do you have a rail shower? As the outlet is usually offset so that the shower rail gets fixed central Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 192Mar 15, 2018 11:02 pm Makes sense shower rails are lower and offset. Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 193Mar 15, 2018 11:23 pm Choosy/Just A draftee i think i know what you mean by rail shower (thanks to google hahaha) and yes, i do have a rail shower. So that solves that problem. JPmontoya Thanks for that, that makes sense. After talking to family they think that the theatre provisions should be fine as well as i can still centre the tv on the wall, allow room for the cords & it not look messy. Thank you everyone for your input! Really appreciate everyone giving advice to help me understand why things aren't quite done the way you think they would be. In better news the roof frame inspection was done with no issues & all bar a a couple of things were cleared with the brick work. Now for the tin! Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 194Mar 16, 2018 8:27 am I will suggest that add extra conduits now where you have TV getting mounted in the middle of the wall. I missed that during the prestart as well but I got my electrician to come in and run the conduit all the way to the bottom of the wall incase we decide to have an entertainment unit along with speakers Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 195Mar 16, 2018 8:47 am Don't worry, I thought the same thing when I saw mine then realised what was going on glad that is one less thing on your mind haha Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 196Mar 16, 2018 3:24 pm jpmontoya I will suggest that add extra conduits now where you have TV getting mounted in the middle of the wall. I missed that during the prestart as well but I got my electrician to come in and run the conduit all the way to the bottom of the wall incase we decide to have an entertainment unit along with speakers Thank you! I think I did add an extra conduit in but will revisit my plans once I’m home and confirm what I’ve done. Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 197Mar 16, 2018 3:59 pm Hi Summitlovin, In the picture with the tap, is that a combo box next to the tap ? I had tried to put tap quite close to the combo box and my builder told me, it needs a certain amount of clearance from the combo box - 85 cm or something. Is that true ? Cheers ! Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 198Mar 16, 2018 6:50 pm kidu13 Hi Summitlovin, In the picture with the tap, is that a combo box next to the tap ? I had tried to put tap quite close to the combo box and my builder told me, it needs a certain amount of clearance from the combo box - 85 cm or something. Is that true ? Cheers ! Hey kidu13! It is the combo box next to the tap. I know some builders cut corners but I very highly doubt that they would cut a corner so obvious with water & electricity. One of my colleagues at work said his combo box is on top and his tap is underneath. I think your builder *may* be telling porkies? Or perhaps that’s their procedure to not have the two so close together? I’ll be going to the site tomorrow I’m sure so I’ll measure out the distance between the two if you’re interested? Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 199Mar 16, 2018 10:04 pm Mines right next to it. I believe a meterbox is classified as an approved enclosure and is allowed the reduced clearance Find my build thread here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=88694&f=31&p=1729530#p1729530 Re: First Build with Summit Perth WA 200Mar 18, 2018 9:35 pm Went to site today to find my downpipes & gutters have been delivered. I chose surfmist for the downpipes around the back and sides of the house. The front downpipes will be painted to match my render colour. My Gutters are monument. Also found more plumbing & electrical work had been done. Keeping my fingers crossed for roof to be done by the end of the week. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Downpipes Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Gutters hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback please on whether I should build my granny flat first before my main house at the… 0 4485 A quick update, we didn't have site start before Easter. Summit can't seem to give me a day when they are scheduled to begin, so I'm left with a vague "within 10-20… 4 26734 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17197 |