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Browse Forums Building A New House  11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 163Jun 16, 2019 12:00 am  TheGodwitThanks for the response GR. A couple more: How did the price of the Orangeboard work out compared to brick? Also, where you have shown us the double brick - which I understand to be only below the very heavy double-glazed windows, do the windows actually rest on the brick? Just trying to understand how that works. Cheers Arron TheGodwit - the price for bricks was double that of orangeboard. Plus I have to factor insulation cost for the bricks portion. The windows don't rest on the bricks at all. 70 - 80 percent of the window rests on framing. To level them out you put Packers below. Please see photos below. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ You can purchase Packers from bunnings. You have to use laser to straighten them and ensure that they are dead straight. If you don't ensure that they are straight or plumb they will not open. Bricks do help windows from sagging but majority of my windows are sitting on the frame. 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 168Jun 17, 2019 4:31 pm TheGodwitThanks very much. We are also about to start building a house, though we have very little freedom in terms of orientation due to our narrow block, water views on two sides, and neighbours who jump all over us if we impinge on their views. Having no ability to alter orientation, we will have to do the best we can through insulation and window type. How did the windows you purchased work out in the end. I recall they were made in China but purchased in Australia ? Currently I’m thinking Orangeboard and double glazed windows, though I suspect excessive heat/sunlight through north and west elevations will be something we will always struggle with in this house. TheGodwit we went well with the windows. They are heavy but really good quality. The builder and my husband did the installation with laser for the windows. It was a cost factor and we saved a bit of money there. You can have automated metal louvres for the north or west side? How much room do you have here? 1m from the neighbours? 25 Mar 2019 14 Junior Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 169Jun 18, 2019 2:14 pm We have room, and we’ll probably have to have something like that. One neighbour has motorised roll up blinds. My main issue is how they look - the house is ‘maritime minimalist’ style, so there isn’t a lot that suits. Pleased to hear about the windows. We will consider that supplier when the time comes. 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 170Jun 28, 2019 11:17 am 17 Jan 2018 377 Gold Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 171Jun 28, 2019 11:34 am It looks amazing! you must be so happy with it 01 Feb 2017 371 NSW Gold Member 17 Jan 2018 377 Gold Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 174Jun 28, 2019 4:05 pm gablesrocks SejaeDIt looks amazing! you must be so happy with it SejaeD definitely very happy with it. He was recommended to me and he is one of the best roofers and classes I have seen. I am so happy for you. When you find a good trade amongst all the rubbish I know the feeling of wanting to tell the whole world  If you come across a good tiler can you please share. we need one 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 175Jun 28, 2019 4:34 pm 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 176Jul 20, 2019 7:03 pm We recently put our rmax boards on the upper floor with battens - had to make sure that the battens were laser installed to ensure that they were dead straight. Next steps are cladding. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 177Jul 29, 2019 9:00 pm And the scaffold goes down! Well I will start with the cladding install done by SRC Professional. Nico and the boys came back and did a fantastic job. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Nico will be back to complete the roof downstairs but for now I am admiring his work. 11 Aug 2015 241 NSW Bronze Member Re: Owner/ Builder -Architect Build PM'd by Rehaan Builders 179Jul 29, 2019 9:07 pm MyFirstWow your build must be the talk of the street. I see others houses in your photo looks like those std houses. Is your build significantly higher price wise? Hi MyFirst Not significantly higher - no. It's been about smart money management so far and it seems to be paying off. So far this house blends in with the other houses. It doesn't look odd on the street if that makes sense. Have had a lot of clients lately coming through with what is possibly properties in NSW and Victoria walking away-because the numbers no longer work. 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