Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Things you forget - summary page 20 492Aug 04, 2012 6:28 pm SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Things you forget - summary page 20 498Aug 17, 2012 5:26 pm ditto about checking windows. We also overlooked stipulating how high (or low) from the floor we wanted windows, which can dictate furniture. Luckily our builder was flexible to allow us to raise some windows as we wanted to be able to fit a bed or desk underneath the windows (or at least have the option in the future). Also check that the window position on the wall is balanced in the room. For example, a window in our master which is visible as you walk down the hall was off centre which looked quite wonky (as you only saw 3/4 of the window as you approached). Luckily we were also able to change that at frame stage, but most builders don't let you (or charge a fortune) which means it is essential to look at all that during plan stage... SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Things you forget - summary page 20 499Aug 20, 2012 12:26 pm Also check which way windows open. We went quite a few tilt & Turn windows but I neglected to consider which way they open up, so have windows opening into traffice areas etc Re: Things you forget - summary page 20 500Aug 20, 2012 12:41 pm strange about the electrical. at clark new homes we draw up an electrical plan for lighting and power points showing where it all goes. then the client adds or changes what they want, and then we redraw it all again properly. dont know how else you could do it. cheerio Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 11633 Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 8419 No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 6632 |