Simonds - Mebbin 25 - Melbourne North build log

Well done and good luck with the build. Hey quick Q?....is that a 620mm Cavity Sliding Door into your WIR? If so if it is a standard version your actual opening width will be 60mm less....so around 560mm. It tight IMO. Personally I would either leave the door off completely or at least get them change it to a “flush to jamb” or “flush pull” version. They are slightly more expensive, it worth it once you start going 720 or 620 sized CSDs in my opinion.

No worries Dui2705, happy to help as these are minor things that are difficult to pickup but can lead to frustration once built.

In terms of converting from a standard CSD to a 'flush to jamb' version (google it as both Corinthian and Hume both supply the two versions in all sizes), the actual wall space required is another 50mm, but I am assuming by the look of your plan this will be ok.

The different versions simply allow the entire door to hide away completely into the cavity, whereas standard CSDs protrude around 60mm.

To get an idea if you entry space there, I would suggest measuring this out (either 560mm or 620mm depending on which version CSD) and get a feel for what it will be like. We have setup both our last houses with no door into the WIRs, just a basic plaster hamper making it feel like you are entering a different space.

if you feel the risk of the gap being too small is not worth it, personally I would just remove the door and then you can make the opening as big as you want.....but I would still then ask for a plaster hamper to be built.

Here is the plan for our new build with respect to no door on the WIR, and a 'Flush Fit' CSD leading into the ensuite:
 Our opening to the WIR is 1000mm wide, with a 200mm high plaster hamper above the opening. Our 'Flush Fit' CSD is an 820, and we get the full 820 width, otherwise with a standard CSD this width would be around 760mm.Like  ⋅  Add a comment  ⋅  Pin to Ideaboard  ⋅  Share
One other minor thing I noticed, is I would ask your SS nicely if they could install another manhole in the garage. Having one available in the garage means trades later on have access to your roof without having always drag their ladders and tools through your house.

Looks like they have started preparing the land for the slab pour.. Estimated completion for base stage as per the website is 14 October 2019... and France stage is 18 October 2019!!

Hey - the kitchen plan looks good; we have gone with the standard layout. All the best

Hi dui2705

Hope all is going well with your build - any further updates to your build log?

We should commence construction later this month as well.