Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Handover 751Oct 01, 2015 11:23 pm ok ... been extremely busy and school holidays etc .. haven't really been able to do a lot firstly the questions: Hebel .. if you're walking normally and not jumping around it is pretty good .. but I would say much of a muchness if you're going to purposely jump and skip... sound wise it is pretty good but obviously if you're screaming anyone can hear. I actually hear more walking up and down the stairs than on the hebel equivalent. is it worth it? yes it is still worth it ... (it is really personal choice) Pax wardrobes haven't made a start on it at all .. the walk in robe area is not that big so placement is very important and it is something we keep changing. the fireplace is still a plus and with the void means upstairs get warm very quickly ... the front of the house stays cold because the heat is rising to the void and not really travelling through downstairs. having the fans does help though. We no longer turn it on as the weather is now getting warmer and will have to test the air con now. on with the pics (sorry not many) My front and side fencing is done! now to work on the colour .. we're thinking a 2 tone colour scheme utilising colours from the house standing on the laundry landing with a view facing the front and then facing the back overall after being in the house for 2 weeks (seems like forever) the build quality is excellent .... downside is the paint work it is starting to look more like a house with much of the boxes unpacked and things put away ... items outstanding right now is driveway and landscaping and to work out what I am suppose to sort out for OC Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Handover 752Oct 02, 2015 1:09 am Thanks for the update deluded! The fencing looks great! Are you going to paint it yourself? Or get someone? That's how I felt about the Hebel when I was at Schofields in the CSR house, the stairs was the noisiest. Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Handover 753Oct 04, 2015 11:44 pm Great to hear you're in the house Deluded. Your fences look fantastic, any chance you can PM me the details. We've been in for 5 months now and still haven't completed our landscaping so I may still have time to make a change to the design. Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Post Handover 754Nov 02, 2015 4:34 pm Hi Deluded, We haven't heard from you for a while! Have you settled in or too busy now tackling the outside??? Finnerz74 Forum Thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=77361 Blog http://ourdreamalkira.blogspot.com.au Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Post Handover 755Nov 02, 2015 11:18 pm It is amazing how much time is consumed just doing stuff to the home you watch being put together it has been about 6 weeks .. or on to my 7th week in the house and a lot has happened! so for all the pic piggies.. I've attached a few photos ... Concreters have come and gone (happened after October long weekend) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I slaved away over a number of weekends on 30+ degrees to paint the fence / wall Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Landscapers commenced their work and my handy work painting the wall Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I am really at the final leg to be able to fully enjoy the house without doing any more construction related work. There are a few more items for interior .. Really looking forward to be able to sit outside without the dirt blowing back up ... Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Post Handover 756Nov 02, 2015 11:38 pm Congratulations Deluded. I didn't realise you were in. I missed your last few posts. Looks fantastic with driveway and fencing done. Nice paint job Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Post Handover 758Nov 03, 2015 6:47 am Wow. I didn't think you were going to diy paint! Great job. Concrete looks good too. Love the long step! Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Post Handover 759Nov 03, 2015 10:34 am WOW! Love those stairs and your wall! Concreters look like they've done a really nice job. Thanks for the picture piggie share! Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=75302 Re: Alkira Homes "The Sienna" KDR Ryde (NSW) - Post Handover 760Nov 03, 2015 10:52 am Looking fantastic deluded! Do you mind sharing your concrete colour? Thanks! Our Phoenix Build: http://ourphoenixbuild.wordpress.com/ I completely understand the concern about avoiding controversy, especially with client sensitivities involved. That said, given the structural risks and prior… 7 35001 Same, I worry that cladding/render will require some maintenance, and replacement eventually. Bricks will be the last standing component in a build. 2 7557 |