First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Now with floors:
Laminate Floorboards: Titan Brushbox
Carpet: Redbook Mushroom Field Twist
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Obviously, the bigger the pantry the better. I think the size of mine is on the smaller side...
Although that may just be the fact that having deeper shelves makes it…
Garage internal door placement help
In my opinion, it's best to put it in the corner, if it's in the middle, then getting to the far car from the house will be a pain, especially…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
A quick run down for dates, as I have been pretty poor in that regard:
Aug 2014 First stepped into a display village and received a quote
Mar 2015 Started discussions in…
Building with Fairmont Homes / RealtySA @ Woodcroft Horizon
Quick question for anyone who's still alive in here, is anyone on Exetel for NBN in Woodcroft?
I've heard the speeds can be hit and miss depending on the area.
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Yay!
I have a walk through next Thursday and handover possibly the week after!
Also, good luck on your build Lana! Your colours look like what…
Building with Fairmont Homes / RealtySA @ Woodcroft Horizon
Good luck with your build and hope your settlement went through smoothly today!
Building with Fairmont Homes / RealtySA @ Woodcroft Horizon
I had settlement in August, due to be complete in early April.
My thread
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78654
Leon
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
I'm now getting quotes on Driveway and Perimeter Concreting as well as Stormwater installation.
I'm yet to look into carpets, and also thinking of doing floating floors myself.
Getting close though.
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Progress Update:
Rainwater Tank loop now plumbed into both Main and Ensuite toilets
Internal walls went up in November
First fix electrical went in before Christmas
First fix cabinetry happening as we speak
Very happy…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Brickwork done(ish in this picture)
I had them change the plumbing loop for the rainwater tank to go to both the ensuite and main toilets on the plan at the builders…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
I got curious and had a look last night
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Just got an invoice for the Frames stage this morning.
I thought about going over to have a look last…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Hi Damien/Lanni,
Thanks for the interest.
Still at slab stage. I've had the timber as well as bricks delivered and there's a port-a-potty out the front, but no progress for like 6…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
I had a look at the slab on the weekend the day after I got back from my trip and it looks great!
Although, the side of the house where i…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
I've been overseas for a month and was crazy busy at work the few weeks leading up, so haven't had a chance to update this thread.
However, Update!!!:
Selections happened on 12…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Hi Lana,
Thanks, I'm really glad I changed my mind about the Grange bricks. It really depends on the colour scheme you pick for that brick, I've seen some fantastic looking…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Apologies oneJohn for not making use of your wonderful modelling skills.
I do appreciate the time you had put into making them up for me! It was good to visualise it,…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
New Selections:
Brick: Austral Bricks Merlot
Mortar: Natural, Raked
Roof: Colorbond Shale Grey
Panel Lift/Roller Door/Front Door: Windspray
Fascias/Gutters/Downpipes/Barge Boards: Monument
Windows/Sliding Doors: Black
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Current Thoughts:
And with Fairmont, I'm pretty sure that only Raked with Natural Mortar is standard for Austral Bricks. I am meeting the colour girl again today, so hopefully we'll get…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Thanks for your input guys!
But I've just had a complete change of heart...
I've had a look around and I think the Grange brick looks a bit dirty and prone to…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Cool. Thanks oneJohn. It doesn't look too bad on your model, does it?
The only options for windows they had were woodland grey and the silver grey one, I was thinking…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
My sketch up:
My concern is that now the downpipes are a bit too much, especially with the position of the one next to the garage door.
Maybe I should change it…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
My Colour Selections in the end:
Brick: Austral Grange
Roof/Panel Lift/Front Door: Shale Grey
Gutters/Down Pipes/Facias/Gables/Windows: Woodland Grey
She hasn't sent the selections off, so I have until Monday to change my mind, but…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Oh wow! Thanks for doing up all those options oneJohn! They're fantastic!
I'm still very unsure about what I like, but atleast these will make it easier to visualise. I have…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Thanks John.
Here are a couple of options I'm now thinking about:
I'm leaning towards the second as I feel like the Surfmist is too light for my liking. It's ok in…
First Build - Fairmont Homes SA - Lincoln Mod
Oh wow, thanks John, that's a very handy link.
I thought the Basalt was lighter, but can see how the absorbance is so high after seeing it on my colleague's build…