Browse Forums Building A New House Re: About to sign contract - Seeking feedback on plans/layou 11Feb 24, 2019 9:28 am KingTaco So your wife has the nice big WIR and you get get the normal robe? Sounds like my situation! I would consider a cavity slider for the entry into the laundry from the hallway. Having previously had a laundry with a hinged door, we were forever opening and closing it to access whatever was behind it (in your case the laundry chute and small portion of the bench. With a slider you bypass all that, and they're pretty good at stopping the noise (eg from the dryer/washer) coming in to the rest of the house. Regarding cavity sliding doors, trying to avoid them if possible. Mate who is builder strongly advise against them, especially when using 70mm frame. Maintenance issues, any issues and you'll have to rip wall open and wall also flimsy. Hi, We're building a double-storey in Perth and I'm undecided with the kitchen sink situation. I'm set on having the main sink with dishwasher in the scullery - and… 0 20938 My home office is hot with computer equipment running virtually 18 hours a day. When it gets unbearably warm I simply step out of my door into the living area which is… 0 5130 There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for… 3 6690 |