The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi everyone,
I'd like to know if anyone is considering getting, or has had a Brivis Touch controller installed for their heating and cooling.
I finished my house build last year with…
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Hi Emma,
Carlisle already submitted on behalf of me. I think they submitted a provisional plan so that the build can go ahead- I can adjust the plan if I want…
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Yes Emma we are building with Carlisle. Everything has been good so far apart from some documenting errors.
Which Burbank design are you building?
I haven't heard of the review fee.…
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Hi Emma,
Happy New Year!
My build on Stage 12 is due to finish in February - it's been a long time coming! How is everything going with you?
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
I would question as the tender presenter once said my house may even exceed the 6 star energy rating due to having quite a lot of upgrades. I had a…
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
I'm building the dakota 27. My house is north facing, 1 extra solar panel is already added
Thanks for your help!
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi VTL,
It's the weekend so I haven't asked. I will do it first thing on Monday. another structural change (a requirement) means that our ceiling and wall batts will be…
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi bards,
Thanks for your reply! but no I didn't do any structural change! We Only the normal sliding door that will become an entertainer door as part of the promotion.
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi all,
We signed our contract about last week. We received final drawings yesterday AND a contract variation doc raised by carlisle. Long story short, we'll need to pay for the…
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Congrats Dakota30!
Do you mind posting a link to your blog again?
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Excuse my ignorance, but what is Sarking?
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
I'm getting a 460mm E2 class slab. I've got lots of clay in my area. 460mm is very thick, and E2 is the highest class!
Not sure if I need…
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The way things are going I am pushing my budget and downgrading what I can to meet the build of the house design I love. I hope it's a good…
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Hi Emma,
I can't confirm whether double glazing is needed yet until I go to my tender appointment, but everyone is telling me so!
I actually saw some BB displays last weekend…
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Hi Emma,
Yes I should be building with CLisle, but whether or not I continue with them depends on what they do with the site costs, because at the moment they…
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Yes it really is all about the site costs. From my draft tender it seems I they are charging $21k just for my slab!
Your block would be different, but…
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Hi Suey,
Did you end up with hefty site costs? Are you also near the park?
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Hi Emma! I have just recently had my land titled in stage 12, opposite the lake. I am due to have my tender appointment with my builder soon.
At this…
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Vonnie11, what about your tender appointment? When was that?
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi everyone,
I am very stressed. My tender appointment tomorrow just got cancelled this morning. CLE called and advised that they haven't finalised the site cost due to the lack of…
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Has anyone been able to convince Carlisle to give you site access during build, to get people in to install alarm systems etc?
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Get I get some opinions on flooring? I will be building the Dakota 27. My bedrooms, study and rumpus will be timber laminate while the rest of the house is…
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Thanks TempestSkye. I think that is a reasonable price if you're going to use heating often in the long run!
The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hi all, for those of us who don't want to get the zoned upgrade, how much will it cost just to upgrade to a better energy star level?
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Thanks so much!
Its a great feeling to know that your house will be built soon i believe! Please keep us updated with pictures even I'm sure you guys will be…
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Hi sueandes,
Thanks for your reply
I've looked at your blog and yes, your color selection seems gone well?
How is your experience with Henley so far? Has there been a delay…
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Hello everyone,
A few months ago I purchased a block of land in stage 12. Just thought I'd introduce myself.
From the looks of things you've all built your homes. I am…