Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 85Aug 07, 2015 11:02 pm congrats, making great progress. Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 86Aug 07, 2015 11:17 pm valdez1 hi petad good to hear the fast progress. I have a quick question re your stacking doors, did the frame extend outside the brick wall? Hi valdez I think so I have a couple of pics so hopefully they may help you I can get another one tomorrow if you want as i'm going into work, I don't know why as there won't be many players there with the rain forecast. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 87Aug 07, 2015 11:27 pm Question barrage coming: Are you doing that retaining wall yourself? Is it a good system to use? Did you bury the uprights into sand with concrete? Looks like you got a great batch of bricks. Not much marking like they are known to do. Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 88Aug 07, 2015 11:35 pm Perth_Euro Question barrage coming: Are you doing that retaining wall yourself? Is it a good system to use? Did you bury the uprights into sand with concrete? Looks like you got a great batch of bricks. Not much marking like they are known to do. HI Perth Euro No we are not doing the retaining ourselves but apparently its perfectly ok the uprights were buried into the sand with concrete We have had the other side and front of the house done as well, to be honest I would have liked limestone but as we are self funded we are watching the pennies (so I can have noice holidays in retirement ) The bricks, a couple of green spots, I was told by a brick cleaner that they will clean up I have seen a HGWA house going up that is covered so hopefully they will be ok. Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 89Aug 07, 2015 11:50 pm Wow great progress Petad!! Looking good!!congrats Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 90Aug 08, 2015 12:27 am Petad Perth_Euro Question barrage coming: Are you doing that retaining wall yourself? Is it a good system to use? Did you bury the uprights into sand with concrete? Looks like you got a great batch of bricks. Not much marking like they are known to do. HI Perth Euro No we are not doing the retaining ourselves but apparently its perfectly ok the uprights were buried into the sand with concrete We have had the other side and front of the house done as well, to be honest I would have liked limestone but as we are self funded we are watching the pennies (so I can have noice holidays in retirement ) The bricks, a couple of green spots, I was told by a brick cleaner that they will clean up I have seen a HGWA house going up that is covered so hopefully they will be ok. Thanks Petad, I am looking at using the same system @ our place. We have quite a few stained bricks, but not too fussed as they are only in the garage. Check out this place in Caleya estate, hopefully it comes up ok for the owners Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 91Aug 08, 2015 1:44 am You've had great progress Petad, you must be pleased...so nice to have the ground floor finished... Our Build Thread: The "Extended" Marina by Visionone Homes Our Inspirations: Frank Lloyd Wright | Houzz Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 92Aug 08, 2015 12:09 pm Perth_Euro Petad Perth_Euro Question barrage coming: Are you doing that retaining wall yourself? Is it a good system to use? Did you bury the uprights into sand with concrete? Looks like you got a great batch of bricks. Not much marking like they are known to do. HI Perth Euro No we are not doing the retaining ourselves but apparently its perfectly ok the uprights were buried into the sand with concrete We have had the other side and front of the house done as well, to be honest I would have liked limestone but as we are self funded we are watching the pennies (so I can have noice holidays in retirement ) The bricks, a couple of green spots, I was told by a brick cleaner that they will clean up I have seen a HGWA house going up that is covered so hopefully they will be ok. Thanks Petad, I am looking at using the same system @ our place. We have quite a few stained bricks, but not too fussed as they are only in the garage. Check out this place in Caleya estate, hopefully it comes up ok for the owners http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/perthmps/IMG_7752_zpssqdpxamo.jpg Crikey that would really poq me , we only have a couple in the garage as well, I didn't realize that happened till I saw it on the house in carine and its as bad I did read that household bleach or bi carb will fix it. I'll ask my friend whose husband is a brick cleaner the best way to keep it off. As for the twin side retaining I really don't mind it and it's less than half of limestone and seems relatively quick to install : dig hole drop post pour concrete cover slide on panel easy peazy . Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 93Aug 08, 2015 3:48 pm Petad As for the twin side retaining I really don't mind it and it's less than half of limestone and seems relatively quick to install : dig hole drop post pour concrete cover slide on panel easy peazy . Just what I need, I have the handyman skills of a wombat, dig hole drop post, pour concrete i can deal with Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 94Aug 11, 2015 7:37 pm Did the usual drive by today and the scaffolding is up for the next stage yay!!! Unfortunately the guys have knocked down more of the retaining and It's falling into the nice neighbours yard. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I'm not sure if the stackers should look like this can any one give me some advise please Cheers. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 95Aug 11, 2015 10:45 pm Hi Petad The outside leaf should have been cut/sized with a saw and the frame placed on top The problem they will have now is the proper fit/support will be difficult to achieve. This will have a similar feel to some frames that deflect down when you tread on them..if it isn't installed properly. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. Ground floor Complete 96Aug 17, 2015 9:57 pm We have had a quote for our WIR so while I'm waiting for house progress I thought I would share the design that has been drawn up for us his side Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ her side plus the shoe cupboard (that's mine too) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ overall Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. We're going up!!! 97Aug 24, 2015 10:47 pm Well today the floortech guys have started the beams are up waiting for the next step bring on tomorrow!! Thank goodness for the fine weather http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p516/petad1/IMG_0211_zpscwfg31gp.jpg http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p516/petad1/IMG_0221_zpsnd3opum1.jpg Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. We're going up!!! 98Aug 24, 2015 10:51 pm Wow amazing robe! So jealous. Yay for going up! Will you have ocean views? Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. We're going up!!! 99Aug 24, 2015 11:25 pm Hi Archetto I love the robe as well we have had another quote as well I will post that design its $300 cheaper but I think its only 300mm wide and this one is 450 which is what I want. Yes we have ocean views we're about 600m from the coast(we'll get the nice sunset sets like you) the balcony is out the front with views of gum trees etc as the sea breeze is so strong in the arvo. I had a re-read of your thread over the weekend getting a time line with the floortech Re: Switch Homes Sorrento. We're going up!!! 100Aug 24, 2015 11:30 pm Awesome sounds lovely! Yeah the wind is so strong at ours some days, which is why we haven't put AC in yet. The floor system went in really quick from memory Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF/Speed eventhough it comes with Remote 2) how about… 0 1989 3 3229 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 110710 |