Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 581Mar 08, 2013 9:28 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 27 582Mar 10, 2013 2:45 am My very first blog http://benham33.blogspot.com.au/ Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 585Mar 13, 2013 8:50 pm https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43937&start=0 Bought a block in Golden Grove - Jan 2011 Finally finished our design, Mar 2012, *yay* Signed with ADH council consent June 12 Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 589Mar 15, 2013 8:49 am https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43937&start=0 Bought a block in Golden Grove - Jan 2011 Finally finished our design, Mar 2012, *yay* Signed with ADH council consent June 12 Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 591Mar 17, 2013 3:12 pm . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 593Mar 19, 2013 2:01 pm SunshineT Photos photos photos during the build. Of all the structural work, frames, electricals, plumbing, waterproofing, everything. We currently have an issue with a water leak in our patio ceiling. The builders are stumped as to how the water is getting in. Fortunately I had some random photos of the waterproofing stage (not actually deliberately of the waterproofing, more views from the room at the time) but they proved invaluable to the builder. If I had known, of course I would have taken more detailed photos but hindsight is always a handy thing. Likewise, DH took lots of photos of plumbing and electricals, which have been referred to numerous times since we moved in (eg. when we had no hot water at hand-over and the builder wanted to check the cross overs and when DH has installed things on the walls it has helped to remember where electrical wiring is to be careful). So a reminder that you can't take enough photos (although I am sure we all do), but even of the boring stuff as you never know if you will need it in the future. Hi there guys, As said above - PHOTOS PHOTOS PHOTOS - of EVERY stage and EVERY thing and EVERY corner and from EVERY angle, as you never know what you will need them for. Future additions, problem solving, pentrating walls if ever needed... The other good thing we did was insulate the walls between the kids bedrooms & between the rumpus & our bedroom... Go for bulb and batton lighting & then buy DIY shades to save money... And ensure above ALL - before you sign the contract - have it looked over by a solicitor... We failed to do this & luckily it hasn't bitten us too badly, but things like liquidate damages were a lot less than our actual costs are now that we've gone over time... Pepsi_Drinker One item I'd throw in for debate is a suggestion I've seen in the past and raised by unfunkable of a skylight in every room including the pantry ? Would you prefer the foodstuffs in your pantry to be kept "in the dark" or are you comfortable with constant daylight in there ? Most (pantry) foodstuffs say to "Store in a cool dark place". As for the above - I would not put one in the pantry - we were going to do this and this was put to us: "Do you want your potatoes growing?" Nor would I put one in every room... In possible dark areas yes, like hallways with no natural light, but definately not in bedrooms. Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 594Mar 19, 2013 2:56 pm I have two small fixed windows in my pantry and glad I put them in but no direct sunlight is on any foodstuff. I do a lot of cooking in there and appreciate the view of my developing garden. I store the potatoes in a drawer without front doors so there is heaps of air circulating around them. I would say no to a skylight in my pantry and bedrooms but in our last build we had one in an internal study and was a great idea. Regards, Grumbles Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 595Mar 20, 2013 12:57 pm Consider where you will store your rubbish bins, how you'll get them from their storage location to the front kerb, and how you'll move rubbish from the kitchen to the bins. Many of the smaller designs leave you with nowhere to put them. My solution was to put a rollerdoor on the back of the garage, a concrete apron behind the garage and to use the garage's connecting door to the house for access. Not 100% ideal, means going through two doors to access the bins, but allows for easy access to the street on bin night and discrete storage during the week. Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 596Mar 25, 2013 8:31 am aqua_jay We attended the site at the request of the tiler and we noticed that the additional drain hole (which we paid extra for) was half the size of all the other drain holes. When questioned, the SS stated that 50mm is standard size. Which begs the question- why are the rest of the drain holes 100mm if 50mm is the standard size? What other drain holes are 100mm? 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 597Mar 25, 2013 9:16 am If you are building a two storey house and all bathrooms are upstairs, consider adding a shower to the downstairs powder room. Someone breaks a leg or becomes otherwise immobile and it can become a bit of a nightmare getting up and down stairs to shower. Also handy for super muddy/dirty kids or spouses. If you have pets, consider where their water bowl will be placed outside and make sure there's a tap handy. Also consider a veggie sprayer tap in the laundry. Makes rinsing animal bowls and bathing smaller animals a breeze. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 598Mar 25, 2013 7:10 pm joles If you are building a two storey house and all bathrooms are upstairs, consider adding a shower to the downstairs powder room. Someone breaks a leg or becomes otherwise immobile and it can become a bit of a nightmare getting up and down stairs to shower. Also handy for super muddy/dirty kids or spouses. Also, really have a good think about adding a hand rail on both sides of any staircases. Many builders seem to think that just having the guard rail on one side is sufficient. I guarantee that on at least one occasion during your life in a multi-story house, it will save you falling down at least a few stairs. Building a Delta 21 at Craigieburn - http://homeofzero.blogspot.com.au/ Deposit: 26/02. Contract: 22/05. Settlement: 29/05. Site start: 18/10. Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 599Mar 26, 2013 7:58 am Quote: aqua_jay wrote: We attended the site at the request of the tiler and we noticed that the additional drain hole (which we paid extra for) was half the size of all the other drain holes. When questioned, the SS stated that 50mm is standard size. Which begs the question- why are the rest of the drain holes 100mm if 50mm is the standard size? What other drain holes are 100mm? Not sure if they mean drainage pipe sizes for vanities, sinks etc or floor wastes. If the latter they should always be 100mm just so if there is a blockage you can get your hand down there to clear it. Stewie Re: Things you forget - summary page 27 600Mar 26, 2013 9:23 am Things I actually assumed were in the contract we should have known better : Butlers pantry Built in draws in wir Steps to the back of the laundry Colour to concrete driveway. Just missed these ones there's just so much to rembember. Our ceaserstone is way thinner then the display homes also assumed it would be that thick. As for the skylight in everyroom, I would rather have it dark on a Sunday sleep in morning so don't agree with every room but we did get one in our bathroom as the house design has no windows in it, it makes a really nice difference, maybe in a hallway is great depending on the amount of light streaming in. Things I'm so happy we remembered to add. Driveway Airconditioner Translucent glass ( so no one can see in through my front doors) Double entrance doors love the look of them. Basket in laundry cupboard Lots of pot draws Stacker doors to alfresco Kids playroom sold us right away. Upgraded large 900mm oven ( last house we build had the cheapest crappiest oven so made sure of it this time) 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 11631 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 8418 No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 6631 |