What do we need to know about building a Kit home?

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). Did you notice that our house is a similar style to the Harkaway Pavilion Roofline? I can't find your particular house on their website, can you put in a direct link?

We were in a good position cost wise as we bought our block and kit (only to lock up though) outright. We did have massive issues with owner building loans although obviously we got there in the end. We went over budget by about $50 000 in the end due to a few unforseen costs but also because our build took so long and prices went up but we also increased the level of inclusions to what we were originally having.

I am a big supporter of steel framing and support off the ground. Having said that we are now getting hairline cracks in the paintwork where skirtings and architraves etc meet. My theory on this is the movement in the house. We get some pretty full on wind here through winter (and that's not including the cyclones in summer) and the house shakes/vibrates where as if we had a timber frame, the movement would be better absorbed. Essentially I am "happy" to accept this just to have the steel frame. I like being off the ground, it helps with cooling in Summer but it also gives a great look to the house.

We cut away and put in a retaining wall because DH wanted it all to look level at the front and we wanted it high enough at the back to have a view and a good set of stairs (again it was about the look of the house).

As for the owner building, it was very hard work for me (as you may have read) and I didn't even do the physical work. Would I do it again? Yes, as now I know so much more, but only if this house burned down and I had to rebuild it I don't want any other home.

I look forward to following your decisions and eventually your build.

Thank you Gandj...glad you like our home (and glad you haven't been scared away by some of the goings on on my thread). Did you notice that our house is a similar style to the Harkaway Pavilion Roofline? I can't find your particular house on their website, can you put in a direct link?We were in a good position cost wise as we bought our block and kit (only to lock up though) outright. We did have massive issues with owner building loans although obviously we got there in the end. We went over budget by about $50 000 in the end due to a few unforseen costs but also because our build took so long and prices went up but we also increased the level of inclusions to what we were originally having.I am a big supporter of steel framing and support off the ground. Having said that we are now getting hairline cracks in the paintwork where skirtings and architraves etc meet. My theory on this is the movement in the house. We get some pretty full on wind here through winter (and that's not including the cyclones in summer) and the house shakes/vibrates where as if we had a timber frame, the movement would be better absorbed. Essentially I am "happy" to accept this just to have the steel frame. I like being off the ground, it helps with cooling in Summer but it also gives a great look to the house.We cut away and put in a retaining wall because DH wanted it all to look level at the front and we wanted it high enough at the back to have a view and a good set of stairs (again it was about the look of the house).As for the owner building, it was very hard work for me (as you may have read) and I didn't even do the physical work. Would I do it again? Yes, as now I know so much more, but only if this house burned down and I had to rebuild itI don't want any other home.I look forward to following your decisions and eventually your build.

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