Our builder was standard.
Apparently builders are leaving them plain glass!
Yep, they have blinds but the blinds get left open all the time!
Well, you get free peep show!
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Things you forget - type of fly screen mesh 691Oct 08, 2013 3:25 pm For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 693Oct 10, 2013 5:24 pm worktime ~ Sound proofing. Doors - Most builders use Corinthian doors and they're hollow which is bad if you want block out sounds! There's a type called Corinthian "CORITECH" which is polystyrene and MDF core, semi-solid fill doors. These are supposedly much lighter than solid core doors and will block most acoustic sound (good for theatre room). They cost $140 each door wholesale.. Would you not recommend solid core at all? Quote: Acoustic batt insulation - These are much better than your typical batt insulation. They are much more dense/heavier. Just had a quote done for my double storey house (490m2). to get it laid in the walls it was about $3600 to all external frames, $4900 to all internal walls and $3400 to the ceiling space between floors. It makes a major difference. Soundcheck plasterboard - Cost about $8/m2 more but will block out the bass you hear in movies etc. Definately get it quoted if you are building a theatre or drums room Do you really feel it's necessary in any walls? Wouldn't Soundcheck plaster be cheaper for internal walls? Or do you recommend both? Which exact type of Acoustic batt rating do you recommend? Quote: Timber frame Windows - All the display homes have it now. It's in style right now. Most project builders (Plantation, Metric0n, Coral, etc) give you aluminum windows. Aren't aluminium frames more durable? Quote: Do you want awning Windows or Sliding windows? My first house had all sliding windows. I find that sliding windows always end up stiff. Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 694Oct 10, 2013 8:02 pm we got aluminum awning windows. our last house had the sliding windows and we found them hard to open, the rain coming through and they can come out easy. I picked the awning windows because I wanted the window to be about 1m wide so I can put furniture on the both sides of the window, so I don't need security screens and the rain cant come in. Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 696Oct 13, 2013 2:55 pm Probably already mentioned,but anyway, don't forget to retrieve any building materials you can, which might be of use in the future... We went around the yard picking up anything (bricks/tiles etc) that was in ok condition. Was absolutely worth the effort : - enough bricks to build the front corner (incorporating letterbox) of the fence. - enough roof tiles (and then some) to replace those damaged when Solar was installed. Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 697Oct 30, 2013 6:41 am Quote: Do you really feel it's necessary in any walls? Wouldn't Soundcheck plaster be cheaper for internal walls? Or do you recommend both? Which exact type of Acoustic batt rating do you recommend? Crouton, a good place for sound insulation is between a bathroom and a bedroom, a garage and a bedroom or to isolate a home theatre from the rest of the house. It depends on how much you want to spend or how important it is to you to deaden the sound. A good starting point is acoustic batts in the wall and then two sheets of Soundchek plasterboard. If you do a search on the forums there are numerous threads on this. Bottom line is depends on how deep your pockets are. Good point jj1. Other things to keep are any internal tiles. Depending on the size, a few of any sort used on the job should be kept in a safe place to allow for the odd cracked tile that can appear years down the track or from damage if someone drops something hard on the floor and chips a tile. Stewie Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 698Oct 30, 2013 2:50 pm Pepsi_Drinker • Check the orientation of your block, if the front is north facing then ideally your living areas should be in the front of the house with the bedrooms on the cooler east side, if the rear is north facing, best location for living area is at the back. Just wondering if this is correct. Put it this way....the LIVING AREA (most used space) should be at the south, hence getting the least sun and will be cooler. Am I right? or I got it mixed up? And bedrooms preferably on the EAST side as it gets less Afternoon sun/heat in Summer. Could anyone clarify on this?Thanks Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 699Oct 30, 2013 3:34 pm lovepub Pepsi_Drinker • Check the orientation of your block, if the front is north facing then ideally your living areas should be in the front of the house with the bedrooms on the cooler east side, if the rear is north facing, best location for living area is at the back. Just wondering if this is correct. Put it this way....the LIVING AREA (most used space) should be at the south, hence getting the least sun and will be cooler. Am I right? or I got it mixed up? And bedrooms preferably on the EAST side as it gets less Afternoon sun/heat in Summer. Could anyone clarify on this?Thanks It all depends if you prefer the cold or the heat, the morning light or afternoon sun in your living area or bedrooms. There is no real right or wrong position. It is personal choice, others can tell you otherwise. Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 700Nov 05, 2013 12:28 pm This is, by far, our favourite thread on the forum. Thanks PD for the updated list as well - TONS of work. Can someone point me at the Porter Davis "before you build" thread that was mentioned - here or in PM? Thanks! Carlisle Meridian 33 build thread at /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=67822 Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 11596 Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 8397 No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 6626 |