Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 4May 24, 2017 7:59 pm Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 6May 25, 2017 9:18 pm Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 10Jun 21, 2017 3:47 pm We chose to have R1.5 batts installed for a better sound barrier and thermal insulation, the higher wall insulation you go the better it will be, I think R1.5 is good for internal walls considering the builder they don't put anything anyway. We were informed that it will help in summer and winter. I have see a house with the Claire facade, it looks so beautiful, I took photos to remember how it look. I think the outside has to look good as well as the inside, that's my personal opinion though. I don't mind helping with your questions, please ask away Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 11Jun 21, 2017 10:53 pm Thanks earcangel. Yes, I too think exterior is very important that is why initially I wanted to have Bella facade( the one with balcony) but it was so expensive. I so much wanted to have a balcony in my house but it seems I have to drop that idea Have you decided if you want to go with henley for the flooring ?What are you planning to use Laminate, timber? Also, did you also face issues when you ask for any structural changes? My agent always discourage me when I ask for any changes....even if it is as simple as extended showers. Thanks. Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 12Jun 22, 2017 2:20 pm Yeah! The Bella Façade is pricey. Regarding the flooring we have decided to get it externally. With what you are going to pay through Henley for flooring you can get a far better flooring product at a better price. Our sales consultant recommended that we don't get the flooring through them because it is too expensive. I think you have more bargaining power outsourcing it yourself. We have gone with Laminate Flooring, QuickStep Largo " Recycled hardwood". This is our third time building with Henley, the first time we tried vinyl (ripped easy), 2nd home timber board (scratches really easy) and 3rd time QuickStep Laminate (seems more durable than timber floating board), again my personal opinion. The sales consultant will probably try and stir you away from making structural changes because they don’t usually offer it with the Essence range. Our sales consultant told us to do it at colour selection but we didn’t want to do it at the colour appointment, we wanted to know in advance what it was going to cost us. However, when we rang up Cosham Department (Colour Selection Gallery) they recommended us to try and get all structural changes done at sales to avoid any delays. We changed quite a few things structurally. Some things didn’t get approved but our main ones did Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 13Jun 22, 2017 4:30 pm earcangel We have gone with Laminate Flooring, QuickStep Largo " Recycled hardwood". This is our third time building with Henley, the first time we tried vinyl (ripped easy), 2nd home timber board (scratches really easy) and 3rd time QuickStep Laminate (seems more durable than timber floating board), again my personal opinion. we were thinking to get Vinyl flooring since it is more water resistant and softer than laminate.May I know what type of vinyl you have used earlier ? and how much you have been quoted for quick step laminate flooring for this house? Also, may I know what are the structural changes that you are doing with price.I will see if those suits me as well Thanks for being so prompt and helpful.Have a nice evening!! Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 14Jun 22, 2017 4:36 pm we are building with Henley in Clyde North ( Meridian). I agree with you on doing flooring externally which will cost less with better quality. We have Henley reserve so we might not need too many upgrades. Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 16Jul 05, 2017 9:36 pm Yay! So we had our Colour Selection today with Henley. Very professional! We had Isabella as our Colour Consultant, she was amazing, so patient and lovely to deal with.
As mentioned previously, this is our 3rd time building with Henley. The Colour Selection process has improved significantly. Gone are the days when we were in a small room with minimal samples on display. Now they have a fantastic showroom which is set up so well with everything on display. They even provided us with lunch, hot and cold drinks (including my children). Really Impressed. Anyway let’s get back to my Colour Selection EXTERIOR
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We have organised our flooring and window furnishings outside of Henley. This will be done after handover. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Tried to include as much as I can, hope this all helps Next is Tender late July and Contract Signing end of August Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 19Jul 06, 2017 9:18 pm Great selections earcangel ; do you know how much all these modifications are going to cost? Also, the kitchen colors are looking great too, can't wait to see how they look when built ! Building the Henley Electra - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=87341 Re: Henley Electra 2017/2018 build 20Jul 06, 2017 10:50 pm Wow!!, nice selections earcangel !! Good to know that you have moved to the next step. When is your tender appointment? Also, you have mentioned , under stair storage moved to entry area.Is it not there by default? Thanks for sharing the details.Have a good night! Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond. We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that… 1 12242 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 19156 Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the… 0 9101 |