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Browse Forums Building A New House  21 Jan 2011 101 VIC Senior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1581Apr 14, 2011 7:19 am Just wondering if we have room to play with the design of kitchen cabinets? Haven't given it much thought yet, but in my last home (which was a small independent builder) I had an island bench and we moved the location of cupboards around, and considered open shelves at the rear of the bench. Can you do that stuff with PD and is it done at Hopetoun? Or at tender (which is today). We've never been given cabinetry plans for the house to inspect which would have helped 14 Dec 2010 300 VIC Silver Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1582Apr 14, 2011 10:29 am  lastoneJust wondering if we have room to play with the design of kitchen cabinets? Haven't given it much thought yet, but in my last home (which was a small independent builder) I had an island bench and we moved the location of cupboards around, and considered open shelves at the rear of the bench. Can you do that stuff with PD and is it done at Hopetoun? Or at tender (which is today). We've never been given cabinetry plans for the house to inspect which would have helped I asked my CSC for a copy of the kitchen elevations as i wanted an idea on the placement of cabinetry for the kitchen (couldn't remember from the display home). We added in a corner cupboard on the opposite side of our island for storage to utilise that dead space in a corner cupboard (but obviously paid to do this as it was a variation to the standard). It's worth asking your CSC about and it's nothing for them to shoot through the elevation drawing of the kitchen. She should be able to give this to you at tender... Good luck today! Cheers, Mel Building Waldorf 44 with PD Feel free to follow our build progress - http://melnrobsknockdownrebuild.blogspot.com/ 25 Apr 2010 170 Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1583Apr 14, 2011 10:59 am lastoneJust wondering if we have room to play with the design of kitchen cabinets? Haven't given it much thought yet, but in my last home (which was a small independent builder) I had an island bench and we moved the location of cupboards around, and considered open shelves at the rear of the bench. Can you do that stuff with PD and is it done at Hopetoun? Or at tender (which is today). We've never been given cabinetry plans for the house to inspect which would have helped Hi Lastone, I remember speaking to my Sales person about variations to my Kitchen layout and she was able to show me some of the alternative elevations on PD's CAD system that could be chosen. The alternative elevations only contained relatively minor alternations to the standard elevations but I found them useful to know what could be easily changed. TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started 27 Nov 2009 451 Gold Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1584Apr 14, 2011 12:35 pm watch out with the cabinets, dont assume that what you see in the display home is what you get. We got stung with this - our plans had a noticably shorter island bench as PD had changed the standard from the display home. We were very disapointed with what they put in and it cost us about $1000 to get it fixed up 14 Dec 2010 300 VIC Silver Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1585Apr 14, 2011 1:47 pm Lunchtimewatch out with the cabinets, dont assume that what you see in the display home is what you get. We got stung with this - our plans had a noticably shorter island bench as PD had changed the standard from the display home. We were very disapointed with what they put in and it cost us about $1000 to get it fixed up i noticed that on the weekend lunchy! We went back to the display home as Rob wanted to get a feel for the dimensions of the theatre room and i was looking at the island thinking something is different to the plans. Its not an issue for me though, as it's only about a 500mm wide single cabinet but it's true, it's that old thing of don't think what is in a display home is the standard. Always ask and double check! Building Waldorf 44 with PD Feel free to follow our build progress - http://melnrobsknockdownrebuild.blogspot.com/ 21 Jan 2011 1,289 VIC Gold Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1586Apr 14, 2011 1:53 pm MelNRob Lunchtimewatch out with the cabinets, dont assume that what you see in the display home is what you get. We got stung with this - our plans had a noticably shorter island bench as PD had changed the standard from the display home. We were very disapointed with what they put in and it cost us about $1000 to get it fixed up i noticed that on the weekend lunchy! We went back to the display home as Rob wanted to get a feel for the dimensions of the theatre room and i was looking at the island thinking something is different to the plans. Its not an issue for me though, as it's only about a 500mm wide single cabinet but it's true, it's that old thing of don't think what is in a display home is the standard. Always ask and double check! Wow I didn’t now PD does that.. small little things like this really pee of customers and give PD a bad rap. 14 Dec 2010 300 VIC Silver Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1587Apr 14, 2011 2:10 pm i don't think it is done to be intentionally deceiving or misleading, after all they are in the sales game and need to make the product appealing to the customer (it's not a new notion that)...but maybe they should have little placards that state upgrade option or standard (like i have seen they do in some display homes) so that it better educates potential purchasers and would work in PD's favour, makes people ask about the upgrades... Building Waldorf 44 with PD Feel free to follow our build progress - http://melnrobsknockdownrebuild.blogspot.com/ 21 Jan 2011 101 VIC Senior Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1588Apr 14, 2011 9:08 pm We've actually substantially changed the kitchen layout to see what they'd say to more like what's in ther Camberwell (the house had a "Hostess kitchen" which I hate because I have one now). But all we drew in was an island bench with no detail and haven't given it much thought. We're also looking at putting the fridge in the walk-in-pantry. I think it will look weird not being able to see the fridge, but it's the only way we can get the fridge near the meals area and the outdoor area. Also gives the added advantage of being able to stop the kids getting into the food and the fridge. They are driving me nuts with getting into it all the time. Re: Porter Davis homes 1590Apr 15, 2011 9:53 am lastoneJust wondering if we have room to play with the design of kitchen cabinets? Haven't given it much thought yet, but in my last home (which was a small independent builder) I had an island bench and we moved the location of cupboards around, and considered open shelves at the rear of the bench. Can you do that stuff with PD and is it done at Hopetoun? Or at tender (which is today). We've never been given cabinetry plans for the house to inspect which would have helped Hi lastone, It sounds like you have some interesting ideas for design alterations in your kitchen. MelNRob are quite right, it's best to discuss this directly with your CSA to see what is possible. They'll be able to give you some advice and help you out. Keep us updated with how you go.  Cheers, Jess.Porter Davis Homes Questions? Call 1800PORTER Mon - Fri 9am-8pm Sat - Sun 10am-4pm info@porterdavis.com.au http://blog.porterdavis.com.au/ http://www.porterdavishomes.com.au 25 Apr 2010 170 Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1591Apr 16, 2011 3:30 pm GAPS BETWEEN WINDOW FRAME AND SURROUNDING TIMBER FRAME Hello All, Does anyone know what the maximum acceptable gap should be between the actual window frame and the timber frame surround? I ask, as when I measure my windows (which were only installed in the last day or so) the gaps along both the vertical sides & the top of the window frames to the surrounding wooden frame, are all roughly around 20-25mm. On one particular window frame, the gap to the wooden frame is 35mm !!!! Surely this can't be acceptable ??? If anyone can offer any comments, I'd be most grateful.... Thanks in advance, Chorlton TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 1592Apr 16, 2011 5:00 pm ChorltonGAPS BETWEEN WINDOW FRAME AND SURROUNDING TIMBER FRAME Hello All, Does anyone know what the maximum acceptable gap should be between the actual window frame and the timber frame surround? I ask, as when I measure my windows (which were only installed in the last day or so) the gaps along both the vertical sides & the top of the window frames to the surrounding wooden frame, are all roughly around 20-25mm. On one particular window frame, the gap to the wooden frame is 35mm !!!! Surely this can't be acceptable ??? If anyone can offer any comments, I'd be most grateful.... Thanks in advance, Chorlton I've just downloaded this document from the Building Commission Chorlton - haven't had a chance to read through it but will certainly use it when it comes to PCI. http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/resources/documents/Standards__Tolerances.pdf Maybe it would help... 25 Apr 2010 170 Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1593Apr 16, 2011 6:02 pm  snoofie ChorltonGAPS BETWEEN WINDOW FRAME AND SURROUNDING TIMBER FRAME Hello All, Does anyone know what the maximum acceptable gap should be between the actual window frame and the timber frame surround? I ask, as when I measure my windows (which were only installed in the last day or so) the gaps along both the vertical sides & the top of the window frames to the surrounding wooden frame, are all roughly around 20-25mm. On one particular window frame, the gap to the wooden frame is 35mm !!!! Surely this can't be acceptable ??? If anyone can offer any comments, I'd be most grateful.... Thanks in advance, Chorlton I've just downloaded this document from the Building Commission Chorlton - haven't had a chance to read through it but will certainly use it when it comes to PCI. http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/resources/documents/Standards__Tolerances.pdf Maybe it would help... Thanks Snoofie.......I'll take a look at it....... Kind Regards, Chorlton TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 1594Apr 16, 2011 7:08 pm ChorltonGAPS BETWEEN WINDOW FRAME AND SURROUNDING TIMBER FRAME Hello All, Does anyone know what the maximum acceptable gap should be between the actual window frame and the timber frame surround? I ask, as when I measure my windows (which were only installed in the last day or so) the gaps along both the vertical sides & the top of the window frames to the surrounding wooden frame, are all roughly around 20-25mm. On one particular window frame, the gap to the wooden frame is 35mm !!!! Surely this can't be acceptable ??? If anyone can offer any comments, I'd be most grateful.... Thanks in advance, Chorlton Everything is fine!!! Most window manufacturers specify 20mm gap to allow for movement in the house frame and also to allow for adjustment in the window. When the window is plumb and operable, packers should be inserted between the window and the frame before nailing (many don't use packers, but they should). Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Porter Davis homes 1595Apr 16, 2011 7:53 pm ed @ ecoclassic ChorltonGAPS BETWEEN WINDOW FRAME AND SURROUNDING TIMBER FRAME Hello All, Does anyone know what the maximum acceptable gap should be between the actual window frame and the timber frame surround? I ask, as when I measure my windows (which were only installed in the last day or so) the gaps along both the vertical sides & the top of the window frames to the surrounding wooden frame, are all roughly around 20-25mm. On one particular window frame, the gap to the wooden frame is 35mm !!!! Surely this can't be acceptable ??? If anyone can offer any comments, I'd be most grateful.... Thanks in advance, Chorlton Everything is fine!!! Most window manufacturers specify 20mm gap to allow for movement in the house frame and also to allow for adjustment in the window. When the window is plumb and operable, packers should be inserted between the window and the frame before nailing (many don't use packers, but they should). Ed You're very handy to have around Ed  Re: Porter Davis homes 1596Apr 16, 2011 11:59 pm MelNRob Lunchtimewatch out with the cabinets, dont assume that what you see in the display home is what you get. We got stung with this - our plans had a noticably shorter island bench as PD had changed the standard from the display home. We were very disapointed with what they put in and it cost us about $1000 to get it fixed up i noticed that on the weekend lunchy! We went back to the display home as Rob wanted to get a feel for the dimensions of the theatre room and i was looking at the island thinking something is different to the plans. Its not an issue for me though, as it's only about a 500mm wide single cabinet but it's true, it's that old thing of don't think what is in a display home is the standard. Always ask and double check! Hi Mel, Is it because the display is a 48?  Or should the kitchen remain the same size in the 44? Re: Porter Davis homes 1597Apr 17, 2011 8:21 am lastoneJust wondering if we have room to play with the design of kitchen cabinets? Haven't given it much thought yet, but in my last home (which was a small independent builder) I had an island bench and we moved the location of cupboards around, and considered open shelves at the rear of the bench. Can you do that stuff with PD and is it done at Hopetoun? Or at tender (which is today). We've never been given cabinetry plans for the house to inspect which would have helped We built a Bridgeport 38 and we totally changed the kitchen. We created a butler's pantry as it didn't have one, we moved the fridge into the butler's pantry and created a telephone/internet nook in it's place. We added heaps and heaps of pot drawers, added an appliance tower which houses some cupboards, drawers and the microwave at the moment but has power points in it so that a coffee machine and steam oven can be installed later (as funds allow). We added over head cupboards, etc, etc. Anything is possible, but it all comes at a cost. One tip.... we had a 300mm wide cupboard next to our standard bank of drawers which were 400mm wide. We thought the cupboard would be pretty much useless and the drawers not wide enough.... so we basically absorbed the cupboards into the drawers so the bank of drawers is now 700mm wide and there's no cupboard. Best thing we ever did and it was free of charge. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Porter Davis homes 1598Apr 17, 2011 9:19 am  mimi23 MelNRob Lunchtimewatch out with the cabinets, dont assume that what you see in the display home is what you get. We got stung with this - our plans had a noticably shorter island bench as PD had changed the standard from the display home. We were very disapointed with what they put in and it cost us about $1000 to get it fixed up i noticed that on the weekend lunchy! We went back to the display home as Rob wanted to get a feel for the dimensions of the theatre room and i was looking at the island thinking something is different to the plans. Its not an issue for me though, as it's only about a 500mm wide single cabinet but it's true, it's that old thing of don't think what is in a display home is the standard. Always ask and double check! Hi Mel, Is it because the display is a 48? Or should the kitchen remain the same size in the 44? From memory I think part of the reason was because it was the 48, the dimensions are alot larger in areas. Also though, the displays have alot of upgrades that are only specified in the upgrade list that you can ask the sales consultant for at the display centre. That document goes through all the upgrades and prices thereof. For me, the noticeable difference was in the Master bedroom. When you walk through the display there is tons of room for a 2 seater couch in the retreat area, but in the 44 not so. We consciously made a decision not to go back to the display after we decided to buy so that our impressions would not be affected - silly, but it worked for us. 25 Apr 2010 170 Bronze Member Re: Porter Davis homes 1599Apr 17, 2011 10:04 am ed @ ecoclassic ChorltonGAPS BETWEEN WINDOW FRAME AND SURROUNDING TIMBER FRAME Hello All, Does anyone know what the maximum acceptable gap should be between the actual window frame and the timber frame surround? I ask, as when I measure my windows (which were only installed in the last day or so) the gaps along both the vertical sides & the top of the window frames to the surrounding wooden frame, are all roughly around 20-25mm. On one particular window frame, the gap to the wooden frame is 35mm !!!! Surely this can't be acceptable ??? If anyone can offer any comments, I'd be most grateful.... Thanks in advance, Chorlton Everything is fine!!! Most window manufacturers specify 20mm gap to allow for movement in the house frame and also to allow for adjustment in the window. When the window is plumb and operable, packers should be inserted between the window and the frame before nailing (many don't use packers, but they should). Ed Hi Ed, I echo Snoofie's comments !! .. and Many Thanks for putting my mind at rest....... Kind Regards, Chorlton TIMING OF BUILD 25Feb - Site Start 25Mar - Base Stage Complete 31Mar - Frame Completed 11Apr - Roof Tiles 20Apr - Brickwork Started Re: Porter Davis homes 1600Apr 17, 2011 2:05 pm ChorltonHi Ed, I echo Snoofie's comments !! .. and Many Thanks for putting my mind at rest....... Kind Regards, Chorlton  you're welcome, thanks guys...Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! 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