Thanks a lot for the insights .
No break-in experience so far, we've gotten away with renting in suburbs we can't afford to buy in
Very good…

So what we are saying is, even if someone does crash a window and climb in, they can't really carry anything out if they cant open the stacker or doors.…

I am trying to understand how spending 10-14k on putting Crimsafe (or equivalent) on my doors/stackers is going to be helpful in keeping someone out with many large glass windows…

Do you know how they get in the house ? Did they smash down a window/stacker or something was left unlocked ?

Agree. Something that might drive up our contract slightly is that we are trying to get the quotes for landscaping, security doors and shutters included in the bank loan.
However…

Did you try getting valuation from another lender ?
We got full valuation for our lot from a whole bunch of other lenders, we settled for the lesser valuation because…

Just read through the whole thread.. lots of great ideas and selection so thanks for that..
Big Congratulations on getting the finance sorted !!! We settled our land last month…

Does Metricon allow including third party quotes for landscaping, curtains/shutters and security screens in the building contract so it all can become part of the loan ?
Also, anyone opted for…

Has anyone opted for the Metricon Rustic Barley Flooring ? If yes can you share some pictures of how it turns out ?
It is one of the two choices we…

Beginning our journey with Metricon, planning to build a Hayman 29. Paid deposit and signed the quote, color selection next.
Getting the crossover moved in the meanwhile, looking for a…

Does anyone have timber-looking aluminum windows or stacker doors ?
Any pictures would be much appreciated.
Thanks

It says in another post Canterbury supplies the timber windows for Metricon.

I can check with Metricon about their supplier, won't be high end for sure though
My question is more around how often would they need re-staining…

Hi All,
We are in the planning stages of our Hayman 29 with Metricon in Melbourne.
We want to get timber frames for our windows and stacker doors instead of the standard…

We are planning to build a Hayman 29 with Metricon, if only they can swap the back of the house since ours is a west facing flat.
Anyone else here built…

MandM+4, landscaping I am not too concerned with, our land is pretty flat and we can make do with some DIY initially.
I am waiting for the stores to reopen so…

Agree with you completely. Berkshire 29 would be the right size for us but they don't do one.
We've decided to go with the Hayman 29 (if they can reverse…

Wishing you and you loved ones a Very Happy New Year MandM+4.
Yes, this is what we are hoping they'll say once they reopen. We like everything about the Hayman 29.…

Thanks for your response .
Unfortunately, Metricon only does the Berkshire in 34 and 39 sq, said the sales consultant we talked to.
The issue with Delta is, bedrooms 2, 3 and…

Hi All,
We are in the process of finalizing a builder for our 16x32 flat plot, and are keen to have an open living floor plan.
The only two floorplans which we…