Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 28, 2018 4:42 pm New 2 story house at Portarlington Vic. Water views to west and some water views to the north, sloping block. Progress to date. Our basic design, then sketches by drafting service in geelong (very good) Final Plans and improvements by Jontian in melbourne (very good service) Site plan and boundary survey by dml surveying (very good service). We chose a builder based in the western suburbs after seeing two of their house projects at completion. We are not building to a high energy efficient standard, due to cost and our ages. Oswynne at PureEco homes can build to a high efficiency airtight standard. We are however using the outer Siga wrap and well sealed so should exceed the 6.1 star first rate nathers rating. We were a little disappointed only achieving the 6.1 first rate result despite good insulation and double glazed windows. I think the amount of west facing glass (views) has compromised us efficiency wise. We chose PureEco as they worked with us through to final plans and are very helpful Progress to date: contract signed with PureEco Homes waiting for building permit to be issued. more to follow Yes well there solution is to blame everyone else while I a 65yr old woman with major medical problems have to just continue to boil water and wash myself in a bucket… 2 16004 If you make sure all taps inside and out are turned off, what does the water meter show if you leave it for a while. 2 20235 13 6631 |