PAB_34 posted:Breezeway House (was: New build.....starting at last!)
Hi,
Darren at Breezeway was great to deal with. I had my own plans that I gave him which he was happy to work with and finesse.
Pre-signing we spent a lot…
PAB_34 posted:Breezeway House builders
Hi John.
No, I give the glass a quick wipe over If I notice any splashed food/oil etc but otherwise it gets a spray-n-wipe with the benches once a week/fortnight -…
PAB_34 posted:Breezeway House builders
We did -> viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61749
Our home was one of their first builds. Darren did a good job, easy to work and didn't have any real issues…
PAB_34 posted:Breezeway House (was: New build.....starting at last!)
Hi Panch,
We sold the original 3 bedroom cottage to a house removal company who collected it off our land and left our the plot as a clean/clear site.
They on-sold it…
PAB_34 posted:Is a FIXED window in the kitchen practical?
Good call B43T's. That's exactly what we did except we used 4 panel louvres (700mm wide) either side of a 1500mm wide fixed pain. There is a Qasair rangehood built-in…
PAB_34 posted:Opinion on appliances?
We went the side-by-side option with a pyro-clean oven (600mm) and a combi-steam oven (450mm) with a warming drawer (150mm) under it beside the oven (all Miele).
The microwave is in…
PAB_34 posted:Do stair treads require an overhanging nosing?
Things have changed....
Prior to 2013, the nosing of the upper tread had to overhang the rear of the tread below by a min of 10mm.
See fig 4.2 (AS1657-1992 - Superseded)
but…
PAB_34 posted:LED Strip Lighting For Kitchen Overheads
This is what we sent the cabinet maker, I'll post some photos of the install and the lighting tomorrow.
PAB_34 posted:Bedroom lighting
Totally agree.
We have:
Bed 1 - 5m x 4.5m
Beds 2-5 - 4m x 3.4m
All ceilings all are 2.7m
All have 4 LED downlights about 700-800mm from each corner with a fan in…
PAB_34 posted:Sliding corner door?
Corner retractable screens (with bi-folds but will work with sliders)
http://brio.com.au/blog/products/screen ... ct-screen/
They are sold via Stegbar
Good luck!
PAB_34 posted:Frogs, Toads and Assorted Night Creatures?
Cool, the slippery guys should be well feed then!
PAB_34 posted:Frogs, Toads and Assorted Night Creatures?
Give it time, where there is excessive food, a predictor or two will show up.
My folks have a dam at their place that had heaps of frogs but now, not…
PAB_34 posted:Powerpoint On Island Bench
This is the tower (EVOline) from Lincoln Sentry.
(in the down position, top only showing this end of the bench)
PAB_34 posted:Ceiling fan
Yep, every fan in our place is just a fan as all ceiling lights are LED downlights.
This is the fan we installed:- http://www.jdlighting.com.au/products/emerson-loft-3-blade-60-ceiling-fan-white-black-brushed-steel-acf765ww-acf765bq-acf765bs
PAB_34 posted:"Designer" windows?
Try these...
http://www.awsaustralia.com.au/vantage/designer-series
PAB_34 posted:Wireless or Cabled
Yep, in the garage....
Modem, foxtel box, blue-ray, a couple of amps, network switch & sonos at the moment.
We wired the house with at least 2 pairs of Cat6 in each…
PAB_34 posted:Soft Close Drawers - are they worth it?
Soft close drawers and cupboards were a must have - we have absolutely no regrets in getting them.
They are like soft close toilet seats - once you've used/had them you…
PAB_34 posted:Data points through two switches?
4 in the home theatre is not enough. You could easily have a TV, amp, Blueray/DVD, Foxtel, a games console or two, PVR, Sonos box, etc.
Get at least 6 or…
PAB_34 posted:Itemised costings list required ?
Totally agree.
I worked with our builder (a small, local custom builder) for a few months to get the design and specification completely sorted prior to signing the fixed price contract.
We…
PAB_34 posted:Double storey build - what are the must have upgrades
...or if you must have a U shaped, have at least 1200mm wide stairs and landings, you can get mattresses and couches up stairs this wide.
PAB_34 posted:Roof design
Thanks. All of the colours, fittings and styling was done by my better half, I'm useless at it!
Oh and those lights are actually silicon rubber....http://www.muuto.com/collection/unfold_pendant_lamp
PAB_34 posted:Roof design
The parapet wall will be vertical to the 'sky' with no overhang. It's used to hide the skillion roof behind it. The photo below is the place currently being build…
PAB_34 posted:Dishwasher V Dishdraws
Not sure what you mean. Mine are very quiet (18 months old) & my parents have them as well (6 years old) and they are no noisier than my newish…
PAB_34 posted:Copyright - how to calculate 10% difference
No one can tell you this as a 'measure of change' doesn't exist.
The 10% change is a myth (as you've already stated), the fact the builder wants a 10% change…
PAB_34 posted:Recommendations for 3-in-1 exhaust/heat/light systems?
Don't bother with BRILLIANT LIGHTING products. We've got "Excel Eco 4-in-1" and they are only so-so. Lighting is fine, exhaust is ok, but the heat function is not as good…
PAB_34 posted:Dishwasher V Dishdraws
The tall is 599mm wide according to their website.
The tall:- https://www.fisherpaykel.com/au/kitchen/dishwashing/dishdrawer/DD60STI7
The wide:- https://www.fisherpaykel.com/au/kitchen/dishwashing/dishdrawer/DD90STI2
I believe the location of circuitboards, drives, etc are the same in every model.
PAB_34 posted:Dishwasher V Dishdraws
F&P make extra wide and tall (extra deep) single drawers. We have a pair of 'talls', each is installed either side of the sink with a drawer under each for…
