Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 762May 13, 2014 11:53 am http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 772May 25, 2014 6:21 pm Amalfi_536 8- Was told the fuse box cannot be put in the garage, although it was mentioned in a thread on here that it can be done (might be state specific)...? I'm guessing here, but I take it that you wanted it all in the garage ? You need to have the main breakers and of course the meters on the outside wall, but you can then go from there to put a circuit breaker 'box' on the inside of the garage. This is what we are doing, meter box on outside wall, all the breakers after that on the inside wall. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 773May 25, 2014 6:27 pm bpratt Amalfi_536 8- Was told the fuse box cannot be put in the garage, although it was mentioned in a thread on here that it can be done (might be state specific)...? I'm guessing here, but I take it that you wanted it all in the garage ? You need to have the main breakers and of course the meters on the outside wall, but you can then go from there to put a circuit breaker 'box' on the inside of the garage. This is what we are doing, meter box on outside wall, all the breakers after that on the inside wall. Are you building in VIC? Did this cost extra? Thanks in advance. Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 774May 25, 2014 8:14 pm Sorry, I thought my .signature would show I was owner building in Qld. Yes, it is a tiny bit more expensive, as you have a separate circuit breaker board, but the cost of that board isn't much. Sadly though these project builders will charge you a hell of a lot more than the actual costs involved. But to get back on topic with this particular thread, separate the circuit breaker board from the meter box by putting it in to the garage space. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 775May 26, 2014 11:26 am Hi Guys, First time home builder here, loving some of the suggestions. Not sure if this has already been covered but I wanted to see if anyone has any suggestions in regard to enclosing theatre rooms. The design I am currently working with had the theatre room open with only 3 walls (not really a theatre...) I am looking at putting 2 small "nib" walls on the 4th wall (facing into the hall way), which will allow for a recess for 2 large frosted glass sliding doors to sit in. My idea here was that it becomes a useable theatre, as well as a potential 4th bedroom. Has anyone tried to make a "multi purpose room " like this ? Also - Does anyone have anything positive to say about WA housing centre ? currently shopping around and I really like the package they have put together for me and the customer service so far...... But I have read some horror stories. Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 776May 26, 2014 10:29 pm Are you talking about wanting a theatre with double doors? Instead of an open one? Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 777May 27, 2014 11:56 am I am building the ivy 4 with new living homes and have replaced the large open wall with a double cavity slider. A theatre room isn't a theatre room unless it can be blocked off Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 778May 27, 2014 12:10 pm The Ebs I am building the ivy 4 with new living homes and have replaced the large open wall with a double cavity slider. A theatre room isn't a theatre room unless it can be blocked off We are doing the same. The room can also be a guest room if it has the ability to be closed off. We also added cavity doors to other areas of the house for heating and cooling efficiency. An open plan is nice but not always practical. Villina Grande Handover 10/9 Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 779May 27, 2014 12:17 pm Not sure if this has been mentioned but one of the things we arranged for was double shelf and rail in the WIR. We had it in a previous house and it was great. So hubby can have the row at the bottom, wife can have the top and with this new house we have 3 walls that have shelving so we left the shortest wall with one rail for dresses and suits etc Another thing we did was put insulation in the garage roof. If you use your garage to tinker or have gym equipment etc in it then it is well worth it. Villina Grande Handover 10/9 Re: Things you forget - summary page 32 780May 28, 2014 12:15 am Pikey The Ebs I am building the ivy 4 with new living homes and have replaced the large open wall with a double cavity slider. A theatre room isn't a theatre room unless it can be blocked off We are doing the same. The room can also be a guest room if it has the ability to be closed off. We also added cavity doors to other areas of the house for heating and cooling efficiency. An open plan is nice but not always practical. My thoughts exactly on closing it off ! Sorry for the novice question, but what exactly do you mean by a 'cavity' slider. Does that mean the slider door recesses inside of the wall ? as in between 2 courses of brick 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 12447 No. It's not original. 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