Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 8597Nov 26, 2013 7:38 am Lurgen Check your contract drawings and look for "FC Sheet Infill Over" above your windows - if that's there, I believe that means you're getting wood infills. Aluminium isn't standard, so unless you requested it explicitly this would be normal. Less than ideal, I know, but window frames almost never fit into the brickwork perfectly so some infill is unavoidable. Pity builders don't seem to explain this properly. The bricklayer should have checked the gauge from the rebate on the slab to the top of the window and set the gauge accordingly to set the lintel at the correct height. Some slight differences creating a gap are usually covered up with some 15-20mm quad, not standard framing pine which will rot . Any timber used in areas like this should be suitable for external applications [treated] being completely painted both inside and out to prevent water from getting behind and rotting in the future [especially the end grain], especially as there is no protection from an eave in the lower part of the wall. Window height does make a difference re the amount of brick courses down the side but the difference is made up in the sill or in the splits under the sill. The bricklaying on both jobs look pretty good but those window really let the job down and I would not accept it. Both Tinker and ajd78 seem to have the same issues her and I'd hazard a guess to say they may have the same supervisor and or bricklayer. Either way I recommend you PM each other and have a chat. Good luck Being a builder is more than just having once held a hammer. It's about the trades you hire and ensuring that they give a result that meets the industry standard and the home owners expectations. Re: Porter Davis homes 8598Nov 26, 2013 3:24 pm meowsy That's not a bad price for the screen for the stacker, we're getting a stacker screen door after handover with three panels for $1500.... There are a few ways to screen stacker doors. Have you considered retractable or pleated screens? Depending on how they are configured you can work the screens around them. Cheers Marisa http://www.artilux.com.au Screens for Bi-fold, French and Stacker Doors. 30 years experience. 7 year warranty. Free on-site consultation (Sydney) Re: Porter Davis homes 8599Nov 27, 2013 2:03 pm Had my tile selection today, so no more picking! Now just gotta wait for my bank/broker to get their asses into gear so we can get started. I'm nervous about some of my selections.. That's basically the admin side of things done for me, and I must say I'm very impressed. Much easier and more informative than last time (not that last time was bad, other than a couple of dramas, it was quite good too). Now to wait for some building to happen so I can start taking pics. Far too many pics of an empty block of land and garden taps! Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 13990 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 109600 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 26629 |