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Hope you are having a good one and enjoying building. I previously posted a thread when started building process with a large builder but unfortunately the experience wasn`t very pleasant. Not too long ago we ditched that builder and signed contract with a local builder. So far the experience was an huge improvement so I thought I`d share the experience and hope 2nd time`s charm. The plan was nearly a custom design with 2 kitchens and giant WIR but the total cost was somehow lower than first builder`s base price... Time Line so far. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initial deposit: 30/10/2017 2nd deposit: 06/12/2017 Contract signed: 02/02/2018 Color Selection: 02/02/2018 (yep, same day) Building Approval: 09/03/2018 Site start: 10/04/2018 Slab: 13/04/2018 Lower Frame: 01/05/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pile of expensive dirt will finally see some works done after stuck with 1st builder for nearly a year. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We saw the a forum member did the 3D plan and total loved it so ended up with same guy for ours. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Also 2D plans Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Although the local builder doesn`t have fancy display homes nor tempting marketing, the builder has always delivered promises to this point. Perhaps going with a smaller builder does make a difference. Re: 2nd time`s the charm. QLD Modern Mt.breeze 2May 02, 2018 8:01 pm It seems admin stage was always the pain point with both builders but 2nd builder was a lot better. Once site started, everything else felt like watching a new born baby grow up. Site Prep: 10/04/2018 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Slab: 13/04/2018 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 2nd time`s the charm. QLD Modern Mt.breeze 3May 02, 2018 9:28 pm After going back and forth we settled on this modern facade. Color was always a huge challenge but at the end we decided to play it safe and stick with display house color scheme.
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 2nd time`s the charm. QLD Modern Mt.breeze 5May 03, 2018 5:59 pm Glad to see things finally moving along for you! Looking forward to seeing things progress. New design is very nice!! Re: 2nd time`s the charm. QLD Modern Mt.breeze 6May 03, 2018 10:24 pm dulie Glad to see things finally moving along for you! Looking forward to seeing things progress. New design is very nice!! Thanks mate. It was a long process but glad to see things are happening. Cant wait to move in already XD Re: 2nd time`s the charm. QLD Modern Mt.breeze 7May 12, 2018 10:46 pm Frames are 95% done exactly 1 month after slab was poured. Noticed one framing issue where one of the door were meant to be 2340mm high but some how ended up with a frame of 2100mm. Site manager said it should be fixed in next couple days. Interested to see how quickly our builder can get it fixed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Love the view from 2nd floor. Master Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Lounge Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Zero Emission Build. QLD Modern Mount Top 8May 12, 2018 11:22 pm As frames are now nearly complete, finally got some time to plan for the "Zero Emission" Objective. The goal is not to make the building process "Zero Emission" but to make the final product zero emission as we live. Zero Emission building requires 2 essential aspects-- 1).requires as less energy as possible to maintain 2). Self energy generation. We have opt for highest possible insulation standard that builder can provide to make sure first aspect is met. Although we can improve energy efficiency a lot through better window hardware, the upfront cost of 2-3 times more than standard does not seem to provide an good investment return. Few other things will also help us achieve lower energy foot print such as hybrid cars, W3 wind rating(less cooling demand), full electric appliances, light exterior color scheme. We have selected this block of land and roof design to ensure maximum solar performance. The plan is to have 50-60 300W solar panel installed and possibly have Tesla Wall 2/3 installed later. This ideal setup should be able to provide us enough energy generation to keep up with all electric cooking appliances and hybrid cars. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Zero Emission Build. QLD Modern Mount Top 9May 16, 2018 9:47 pm Frames are 100% done with minor issues. The bill is eye watering XD
Got told by energix that each phase can only feed 5kw per hour back to grid. (reason of why almost all residential inverters are rated 5kw or lower). So the highest we can do on 3 phase is 15kw per hour. Although its still possible to go 20kw, it really doesn`t have any economical benefit to go beyond 15kw-17kw. Visited few display homes over the weekend and found one style we really like. And will probably stick with for final product. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Wet Area Floor to ceiling tile Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Zero Emission Build. QLD Modern Mount Top 10May 17, 2018 10:46 am Nice colour scheme, House is gonna be awesome! You better let me come see it in person! Re: Zero Emission Build. QLD Modern Mount Top 12May 17, 2018 12:47 pm Mt.view This ideal setup should be able to provide us enough energy generation to keep up with all electric cooking appliances and hybrid cars. Two Teslas? I will be following this thread with a lot of interest. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Zero Emission Build. QLD Modern Mount Top 13Jun 01, 2018 9:09 am SaveH2O Mt.view This ideal setup should be able to provide us enough energy generation to keep up with all electric cooking appliances and hybrid cars. Two Teslas? I will be following this thread with a lot of interest. Not as fancy as Tesla. Although I do wish I have got 2 of them. Bit update on solar project. Received initial feedback from solar company and now thinking about proceed with more panels and lower wattage per panel to fill one side of the roof. Tesla Wall is a no go at the moment. Apparently Tesla wall has issue with 3 phase solar system over 5.5kw and all installations for bigger system were halted by Tesla. Still went with battery ready inverter with the hope of Tesla wall 3 would come out soon. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. … 0 9970 You must be new to the internet. You're also the only person anyone here has ever heard of washing their garage wall. I hate to break it to you, there are insects and… 6 4805 If what you describe is correct then the brick wall has been dry lined with villa board. That basically means that the villa board is glued to the brick wall with… 3 8297 |