Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne

shokel1975 · Feb 05, 2020 11:35 pm

Plantation shutters installed today 😀😀😀
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Articulate · May 15, 2020 5:22 pm

Hi Shokel, would like to understand if the Mirror that you have put in your Powder room is the one that Metricon supplied or did you get it changed to suit your requirements. Thanks.

shokel1975 · May 15, 2020 6:37 pm

Articulate

Hi Shokel, would like to understand if the Mirror that you have put in your Powder room is the one that Metricon supplied or did you get it changed to suit your requirements. Thanks.

Hi articulate, We changed the size of all our mirrors to be the same as Metricon’s display home of the Glendale 42 at Rockbank, Vic. So, the mirror in the bathroom was made bigger to extend over the bath, en-suite mirror was made larger and the powder room mirror made smaller to showcase the feature tiles. 😊

Articulate · May 17, 2020 5:56 pm

Hi Shokel, thanks for your response. We are building Glendale with Metricon. Would you have some tips for us on items relating to the structural integrity of the home. Any Do's and Don't will also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

shokel1975 · May 17, 2020 7:30 pm

Articulate

Hi Shokel, thanks for your response. We are building Glendale with Metricon. Would you have some tips for us on items relating to the structural integrity of the home. Any Do's and Don't will also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

How far along are you and where are you building? There is nothing specific I can mention regarding structural integrity... but I will say: check and double check everything to ensure it is all correct. Both in the plans of you are still at admin stage, and with the build. Lots of mistakes tend to happen.

Articulate · May 17, 2020 7:50 pm

Thanks Shokel, we are building in Geelong and are currently in the process of finalizing the estimate. All cosmetic items can be looked at later if needed, i.e., post handover. However, there will be some things that we have just one chance to get it right and that is during construction. It is these items that we are most concerned about and want to get it right first time. Any suggestions please...

shokel1975 · May 17, 2020 8:05 pm

I definitely recommend an independent inspector for all stages of the build. That will take any stress out of if for you. They will pick up on anything that is of concern.

Articulate · May 17, 2020 8:23 pm

Thanks Shokel, my query was more in relation to structural items for example double glazing, sarking, sisalation, eaves, protective concrete apron, waterproofing all wet areas, etc.....Would you please be able to advise if there are any other items of this nature that we should be considering for our home? Thanks.

blackcat20 · May 17, 2020 10:08 pm

Articulate

Thanks Shokel, my query was more in relation to structural items for example double glazing, sarking, sisalation, eaves, protective concrete apron, waterproofing all wet areas, etc.....Would you please be able to advise if there are any other items of this nature that we should be considering for our home? Thanks.

Waterproofing for wet areas is standard, you'll be given th certificate at handover.
I can definitely recommend eaves all around, sarking and double glazing. They all improve the insulation qualities of your home.

shokel1975 · May 17, 2020 10:34 pm

blackcat20

Articulate

Thanks Shokel, my query was more in relation to structural items for example double glazing, sarking, sisalation, eaves, protective concrete apron, waterproofing all wet areas, etc.....Would you please be able to advise if there are any other items of this nature that we should be considering for our home? Thanks.

Waterproofing for wet areas is standard, you'll be given th certificate at handover.
I can definitely recommend eaves all around, sarking and double glazing. They all improve the insulation qualities of your home.

I agree with blackcat20. All those items will improve efficiency. I love our double glazing. 4 degrees overnight and our rooms don’t drop below 16 degrees by morning. Personally I would never build without eaves, as I think it looks awful. We went with a colorbond roof therefore had to have sarking. I don’t know much about it though.

idev · May 17, 2020 10:35 pm

Drew01

looking great - make sure that you inspect the brickwork before the brickies leave - the Moonshadow is a film face brick - i.e. it is a painted finish.

If they've chipped them while laying them, they have to be fixed with touch-up paint or replaced, and it's heaps easier to get them replaced while they are still there

Hi Drew01 would you know if it is ok to use film face brick i.e. a painted finish brick? What are the disadvantage of using this over brick which are coloured throughout? I am finding darker bricks like this, they mostly all painted like Austral Matallix Graphite or Industrial Char. Will the paint go off in few years, hard maintenance etc?

Drew01 · May 17, 2020 10:40 pm

idev

Drew01

looking great - make sure that you inspect the brickwork before the brickies leave - the Moonshadow is a film face brick - i.e. it is a painted finish.

If they've chipped them while laying them, they have to be fixed with touch-up paint or replaced, and it's heaps easier to get them replaced while they are still there

Hi Drew01 would you know if it is ok to use film face brick i.e. a painted finish brick? What are the disadvantage of using this over brick which are coloured throughout? I am finding darker bricks like this, they mostly all painted like Austral Matallix Graphite or Industrial Char. Will the paint go off in few years, hard maintenance etc?

The only issue with film face bricks is when they chip, it's generally red brick underneath, so you use a maintenance paint to touch them up. Not a massive deal, just a pain in the arse when it happens.

Keep in mind, that dark bricks are currently on trend, but reds, browns and charcoal is a lot more timeless

blackcat20 · May 17, 2020 10:48 pm

shokel1975

blackcat20

Articulate

Thanks Shokel, my query was more in relation to structural items for example double glazing, sarking, sisalation, eaves, protective concrete apron, waterproofing all wet areas, etc.....Would you please be able to advise if there are any other items of this nature that we should be considering for our home? Thanks.

Waterproofing for wet areas is standard, you'll be given th certificate at handover.
I can definitely recommend eaves all around, sarking and double glazing. They all improve the insulation qualities of your home.

I agree with blackcat20. All those items will improve efficiency. I love our double glazing. 4 degrees overnight and our rooms don’t drop below 16 degrees by morning. Personally I would never build without eaves, as I think it looks awful. We went with a colorbond roof therefore had to have sarking. I don’t know much about it though.

In our area, eaves are compulsory for the front but not the rest, and it looks ridiculous. I'm so glad we did it the whole way around.

shokel1975 · May 17, 2020 10:51 pm

Drew01

idev

Drew01

looking great - make sure that you inspect the brickwork before the brickies leave - the Moonshadow is a film face brick - i.e. it is a painted finish.

If they've chipped them while laying them, they have to be fixed with touch-up paint or replaced, and it's heaps easier to get them replaced while they are still there

Hi Drew01 would you know if it is ok to use film face brick i.e. a painted finish brick? What are the disadvantage of using this over brick which are coloured throughout? I am finding darker bricks like this, they mostly all painted like Austral Matallix Graphite or Industrial Char. Will the paint go off in few years, hard maintenance etc?

The only issue with film face bricks is when they chip, it's generally red brick underneath, so you use a maintenance paint to touch them up. Not a massive deal, just a pain in the arse when it happens.

Keep in mind, that dark bricks are currently on trend, but reds, browns and charcoal is a lot more timeless

We made sure to identify any big chips that happened through the build and Metricon touched them all up.

idev · May 17, 2020 11:48 pm

Drew01

idev

Drew01

looking great - make sure that you inspect the brickwork before the brickies leave - the Moonshadow is a film face brick - i.e. it is a painted finish.

If they've chipped them while laying them, they have to be fixed with touch-up paint or replaced, and it's heaps easier to get them replaced while they are still there

Hi Drew01 would you know if it is ok to use film face brick i.e. a painted finish brick? What are the disadvantage of using this over brick which are coloured throughout? I am finding darker bricks like this, they mostly all painted like Austral Matallix Graphite or Industrial Char. Will the paint go off in few years, hard maintenance etc?

The only issue with film face bricks is when they chip, it's generally red brick underneath, so you use a maintenance paint to touch them up. Not a massive deal, just a pain in the arse when it happens.

Keep in mind, that dark bricks are currently on trend, but reds, browns and charcoal is a lot more timeless

Thanks Drew01

idev · May 17, 2020 11:50 pm

Thanks shokel1975 I am assuming then you used Selkirk Moonshadow? Are you able to share a final closeup photo of your house to display the brickwork. thanks in advance.

shokel1975 · May 17, 2020 11:59 pm

[quote="idev":32u9gowp]Thanks shokel1975 I am assuming then you used Selkirk Moonshadow? Are you able to share a final closeup photo of your house to display the brickwork. thanks in advance.[/quote:32u9gowp]

Yep, we were a little concerned about using them but we were told to ensure tradies don’t use a strong acid wash on them when cleaning the bricks. Our SS assured us they don’t. They turned out pretty good with only minimal chips to touch up. Here are some pics...
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r_13 · May 18, 2020 9:39 am

Looks very distinctive and striking shokel1975 :-)

shokel1975 · May 18, 2020 10:00 am

r_13

Looks very distinctive and striking shokel1975 :-)

Thank you r_13 😀😀

idev · May 18, 2020 10:14 am

Thanks @shokel1975