Browse Forums Building A New House Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 3Jul 01, 2008 1:56 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 4Jul 01, 2008 1:57 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 8Jul 01, 2008 2:08 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 9Jul 01, 2008 2:15 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 11Jul 01, 2008 2:21 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 13Jul 01, 2008 2:38 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 15Jul 01, 2008 2:52 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 16Jul 01, 2008 3:00 pm Thanks so much for your help Mike. As I said, wasn't stressed just wanted to understand why the construction was different and I wanted an answer from someone other than the builder. Feel confident I've done the right thing, so thanks for your time.
Now get back to trawling the internet for a discussion piece for tonight! Thanks Jo In for a penny, in for a shake of a lamb's tail! He who is without sin, should cross that bridge when he comes to it! (my fave) I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 17Jul 01, 2008 3:04 pm No wuzzas:
My favorite: Like a blind man, searching for a black cat, in a dark room......that isn't there. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 18Jul 20, 2008 5:09 pm Mike just further to this, they have acknowledged that it is a pricing mistake as we have been charged for the full waffle slab construction but that is not on the engineering plans.
Am I right in assuming that if it is upgraded to a fully integrated waffle pod construction, this would be ready to go for any further extensions by us or any future owner? For example, to fully enclose and integrate into the floorplan. Without the waffle pod construction and just with the strip footing is this not a possibility? What further preparation would need to be done? So I guess what I'm asking is this, even though the full waffle pod construction is "engineering overkill" are there long term benefits to be had? Just trying to get a handle on all my options. Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 19Jul 20, 2008 5:33 pm The roof loads are fully supported by the existing column foundations and the support offered by the house.
If I was to enclose it permanently I would use lightweight construction (not-brick) probably going for a "conservatory" style enclosure (all windows).....in which case it would be fine on a concrete slab as it would only need to hold the lightweight wall up which is bugger all in weight. As far as future owners go - who cares? - it's unlikely that this would impact on resale. I still wouldn't pay extra for a waffle pod in this part of the house - unnecessary and the substantial savings made could be better spent elsewhere or paying invested back into your mortgage. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: For TDL or any other engineery types. 20Jul 20, 2008 5:47 pm Mmmm , Beginning to think I may follow Eager's lead on this and pull pin on the whole thing and revert to standard which is nothing out there at all.
I think they may still charge an arm and a leg to do it as the engineering stands. Still haven't got any indication of a price on that. Have to inform tomorrow, so a bit of thinking to do overnight. Just a bit worried about getting it done over handover. Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick 0 783 I recently went through a similar renovation and move scenario when updating our family home. We also swapped some rooms around and tackled a major… 2 10531 A question. Im in Queensland and building a new home. We managed to reach practical completion 6 weeks ago but we haven't heard any date for handover yet. Who should we… 0 6091 |