Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 13371Feb 12, 2017 1:39 pm Masterton Overture 17/12/14 - Handover ...... we got the keys !! blog - http://www.mcnamaraadventure.blogspot.com Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 13372Feb 12, 2017 3:51 pm KDR Masterton Harmony Elite + custom granny flat Aug 2015 - Deposit paid Dec 2015 - Contracts signed Feb 2016 - Colours appointments Mar 2016 - DA submitted Jun 2016 - DA approved Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 13376Feb 12, 2017 5:54 pm Actually, even though ours is similar to yours (just one plank) its a lot better because it's nailed in the side so better able to oppose the downforce. Yours is nailed in vertically. Probably still okay as roof gyprock will hold it but worth seeing if you can get it done like mine. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 13377Feb 12, 2017 6:12 pm Harmonyone We have our selection appointments coming up with our kitchen and carpet/timber this Tuesday. Does anyone have any tips or things we should think about specifically beforehand? See as many display homes as possible and note down the things you really like. We looked at M but also some high end builders (>$1m build) for ideas. We have 2.7m ceilings but artline stops cabinets a long way short so have a plan for your bulkheads if you want to avoid a sheer look. Otherwise I think main one was being clear on the handles look you want. So long ago that I've forgotten what we selected but they couldn't do the handle-less thing I wanted for top cabinets doors the same as the bench drawers. We also went crazy with LED lights so think about lighting I each spot, incl where toaster or kettle might be. Tiles - bathroom you can think about floor to ceiling upgrade. We weren't organised enough to come up with any fancy recesses or feature columns - others have done them and they look awesome. If going wooden floors and creaking drives you mad or you work odd hours, you may think about upgrading how they're installed both upstairs and down. Costs a fortune though and was our single biggest indulgence. Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 13378Feb 12, 2017 6:22 pm quasi Gibson Does anyone have a fan on their alfresco? This is all the electrician put in. Do they come back and put in anymore reinforcing? That one small beam doesn't look strong enough. Thanks Actually, even though ours is similar to yours (just one plank) its a lot better because it's nailed in the side so better able to oppose the downforce. Yours is nailed in vertically. Probably still okay as roof gyprock will hold it but worth seeing if you can get it done like mine. Just realised, yours doesn't work at all so dont go and reinforce it just yet. Our SS said the roof gyprock goes in flush against the beams. Your plank is going to mess that up and prevent roof from going in so they have to fix it like mine anyway. Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 13379Feb 12, 2017 8:10 pm Fingerscrossed We had our solicitor check the contract over. He suggested the payment schedule is too top heavy and he wrote to them to request a more suitable schedule. Their response was very rude. Basically they said the client is aware that the contract is not negotiable so too bad. Their arrogance resulted in us pulling out before handing over more of our hard earned cash....think we dodged a bullet! Good to hear from you fingerscrossed. How have you been are you building with another builder yet? Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0 13380Feb 12, 2017 8:21 pm MartinsHarmony Gibson - I think that may be it? At selections we were told they put in a timber noggin to support the fan. We have them in all bedrooms. Doode00 - We went with the standard 300 x 300 in wet areas. I was tempted by the 300 x 600 tiles for ensuite floor, as I have that size in a grey concrete look tile as a feature on one wall of my ensuite. My idea was to have them on floor and up one wall. We were told it would require the strip/grate drain (at that time I think the estimate was around $1000 to upgrade to the special drain) and the difficulty in achieving the correct fall on the floor was discussed. We were flying close to the wind with our budget, so I went with same grey concrete look tile but in the standard 300 x 300 size for the floor. I'm keen to see how it looks together and I wonder if the two different sized tiles will "bug" me. I figure it's just the ensuite, somewhere only hubby and I will use. Harmonyone - Do you have any upgrades in mind for your selections? We erred on the side of caution and didn't make any changes to the standard kitchen layout - I spent a lot of time in the display home kitchen and really liked the flow the layout suggested. At our colour selections I added 'tipon' touch latches to my upper cabinets (so they will be handless/push to open) and give a seamless look but without the price tag of upgrading to the handless cabinet doors. I selected timber look 'maison oak' doors for my upper cabinets, with matt white everywhere else. I upgraded the pantry door to a frosted glass french door. I'm hoping these few minor changes will give my kitchen some interest, but not be too 'in your face' features. With that username, are you too building the Harmony Elite? Be careful with where they put the tip ons for your bathroom cupboard. Mine were placed on the bottom so we have to bend all the way down to open. SS said thats their normal spot. Sharon from the office agrees with me thats BS. Right height for my 3 year old. The butlers pantry cupboard were installed different to plans. I gave up at this stage and accepted it but the idiots installed my door which opens towards the butlers cupboards. Now i have to close the butlers door to get into cupboards. So they will have to change my door for sure. What a stupid weekend to move im exhausted, so hot . My rental is emptied. Now to sort the garage out where i dumped most of it. Tomorrow im calling in the cleaners to clean my rental cause I am exhausted. 2 teenagers help given ZERO. And a 3 yr old under my feet all weekend. 😂 4 16752 i imagine you also have another contract with an architect? and yeah, whatever other's said about special conditions and appendices 16 16026 Hi all I am looking to run a water line under my concrete footpath which is directly next to my home, was seeing if this is possible without cutting the entire section… 0 20191 |