Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2985Jul 10, 2013 9:00 pm Concerto w/ Ivy Facade Sep 12 Paid $3500 Oct 12 Revised Tender Nov 12 Final Plan Jan 13 Signed Contract May 13 Construction Start Jul 13 Slab Frame Aug 13 Roof Sep 13 Lockup Oct 13 PCI Nov 13 Keys Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2986Jul 10, 2013 9:09 pm Concerto w/ Ivy Facade Sep 12 Paid $3500 Oct 12 Revised Tender Nov 12 Final Plan Jan 13 Signed Contract May 13 Construction Start Jul 13 Slab Frame Aug 13 Roof Sep 13 Lockup Oct 13 PCI Nov 13 Keys Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2989Jul 10, 2013 10:09 pm Vatche That is one FAST construction At this rate you will finish very quickly. What is your contract build duration? Vatche, 180 days mate, weekdays that is. So technically, it should not be finished until next year some time, but we have been told that we will be in before Christmas. Kev Apr 12 - Land purchased. Aug 12 - Draft plans. Sep 12 - Deposit Paid. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2990Jul 11, 2013 8:08 am Was informed yesterday that we should be at 'lock-up' by the end of this week with the two kitchens going in next week. So happy to get to this stage. Met another of our new neighbours last week - he actually stopped my hubby and I to see if we were the owners. Apparently they have all been keeping an eye on our property - good neighbourhood watch as not all blocks have houses. Symphony MBTF/granny flat Jun-Dec Dep/Plans/air/alarm/tiles/clrs Jan Elec/DA app Feb CC Mar 20day Apr Slab/frame May Bricks Jun Roof/wiring/insulat Jul Gyprock/lockup/kitchen Sep PCI/handover Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2991Jul 11, 2013 8:28 am onebighappyfamily Was informed yesterday that we should be at 'lock-up' by the end of this week with the two kitchens going in next week. So happy to get to this stage. Met another of our new neighbours last week - he actually stopped my hubby and I to see if we were the owners. Apparently they have all been keeping an eye on our property - good neighbourhood watch as not all blocks have houses. Well, lock-up is half way there. Before gyprock goes on, make sure all framing, plumbing and electrical & data points ARE in the correct positions. Even with all of my constant check, I still missed 2 places for electrical points being in the wrong place from the plan I had (plus 1 M forgot to put and had to come back). Excitements gets you. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2992Jul 11, 2013 8:36 am Anyone thinking of getting frameless shower screen. Think again. For us, after my first shower, the gap between the frame and the door is so wide, specially bottom section, the water just runs out. When I came out of the shower, there was more water in the bathroom floor than in the shower! Now I have to make a visit to Clark Rubber to find a solution to place a rubber fitting along the bottom of the glass door to stop the water running down and out to the bathroom floor Or, did M supply me a shower door that does not fit properly?? Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2993Jul 11, 2013 9:45 am Vatche Anyone thinking of getting frameless shower screen. Think again.: Vatche, Can you show us a pic please.... I was considering this, but am thinking now reassessing that decision after seeing your post. Apr 12 - Land purchased. Aug 12 - Draft plans. Sep 12 - Deposit Paid. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2994Jul 11, 2013 9:56 am Budorat Vatche Anyone thinking of getting frameless shower screen. Think again.: Vatche, Can you show us a pic please.... I was considering this, but am thinking now reassessing that decision after seeing your post. WHAT? You want to see a pic of me coming out of the shower! Here is a pic Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2995Jul 11, 2013 11:31 am Vatche onebighappyfamily Was informed yesterday that we should be at 'lock-up' by the end of this week with the two kitchens going in next week. So happy to get to this stage. Met another of our new neighbours last week - he actually stopped my hubby and I to see if we were the owners. Apparently they have all been keeping an eye on our property - good neighbourhood watch as not all blocks have houses. Well, lock-up is half way there. Before gyprock goes on, make sure all framing, plumbing and electrical & data points ARE in the correct positions. Even with all of my constant check, I still missed 2 places for electrical points being in the wrong place from the plan I had (plus 1 M forgot to put and had to come back). Excitements gets you. Vatche - when we had our inspection a couple of weeks ago I already went armed with all electrical/plumbing plans and checked everything. My hubby thought I looked quite funny running to each spot and checking and rechecking. I made sure I did this before the gyprock went on last week. Noticed though that when the gyprock went on last week that you cant see the light points etc - keep bugging my husband about ' how do the electricians know where they placed their points now and where to make the holes?' - he just laughs at me - hmmm!!! Symphony MBTF/granny flat Jun-Dec Dep/Plans/air/alarm/tiles/clrs Jan Elec/DA app Feb CC Mar 20day Apr Slab/frame May Bricks Jun Roof/wiring/insulat Jul Gyprock/lockup/kitchen Sep PCI/handover Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2996Jul 11, 2013 1:17 pm onebighappyfamily Noticed though that when the gyprock went on last week that you cant see the light points etc - keep bugging my husband about ' how do the electricians know where they placed their points now and where to make the holes?' - he just laughs at me - hmmm!!! You would expect them to go by the plan. Normal batten holders, are placed in the middle of the room. Downlights are placed symmetrical and parallel to each other, certain distance away from the wall. Too close to the wall and they will look off and the light will not be as expected. But they would know all this. We have had no issues there. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2997Jul 11, 2013 1:42 pm Vatche onebighappyfamily Noticed though that when the gyprock went on last week that you cant see the light points etc - keep bugging my husband about ' how do the electricians know where they placed their points now and where to make the holes?' - he just laughs at me - hmmm!!! You would expect them to go by the plan. Normal batten holders, are placed in the middle of the room. Downlights are placed symmetrical and parallel to each other, certain distance away from the wall. Too close to the wall and they will look off and the light will not be as expected. But they would know all this. We have had no issues there. thanks for the reassurance Vatche- I also remembered before that there are markings on the floor pointing to areas saying DP (data point_ etc Symphony MBTF/granny flat Jun-Dec Dep/Plans/air/alarm/tiles/clrs Jan Elec/DA app Feb CC Mar 20day Apr Slab/frame May Bricks Jun Roof/wiring/insulat Jul Gyprock/lockup/kitchen Sep PCI/handover Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2998Jul 11, 2013 3:26 pm Vatche Anyone thinking of getting frameless shower screen. Think again. For us, after my first shower, the gap between the frame and the door is so wide, specially bottom section, the water just runs out. When I came out of the shower, there was more water in the bathroom floor than in the shower! Now I have to make a visit to Clark Rubber to find a solution to place a rubber fitting along the bottom of the glass door to stop the water running down and out to the bathroom floor Or, did M supply me a shower door that does not fit properly?? We have the same shower as you,but ours came with a clear rubber strip that fills that gap and we dont have any problem with ours.Sounds like you need to contact your old ss if you dont have that strip.Also good to see alot of progress on everyones build. Havnt been on for a while as my dear Mum passed away unexpectedly last month. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 2999Jul 11, 2013 3:36 pm [quote="Vina"]Hi guys We are finally slabbed on Monday 8 Jul 2013 I have 2 questions: 1 They did not put concrete for front porch eventhough it is included. Do they do this at later stage? 2 It rained yesterday and today. I can see the water puddles on the slab. Is that ok? We also have the ivy facade and our porch did not come standard.Did you pay extra to have it included because if you didnt then you will need to do it when you do your driveway, as we did. Re: Masterton Homes - The new thread 3.0 3000Jul 11, 2013 7:40 pm sorry to hear about your mother nugget hope you and the family are doing ok xx we don't have a porch so will be having to do this when we do our driveway as well. thanks for the tip Vatche as always we will be keep an eye I think we got semi frame-less Budorat in before Christmas now that's a great Christmas present!!!! 4 16790 Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle. We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… 0 11168 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 23814 |