tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post767965646410101544..comments2023-05-17T08:03:52.458-04:00Comments on Building Our Verona: Pre-Construction MeetingRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358539472223402638noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-69417739547691111182012-02-24T12:55:44.233-05:002012-02-24T12:55:44.233-05:00Our PM made it seem like it was totally at his dis...Our PM made it seem like it was totally at his discretion, he brought it up before I did, one of those "this is how I do things" items. Sgt Rich is right, that survey is like the holy grail to them, from what my SR told me, they dont "get" anything, its basically kudos for them, and I suppose increased visibility in the company if they are consistent. I think if youre really bummed I would ask him again before going up the chain or threatening action.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860646562578289413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-14573938060882065942012-02-24T12:47:29.502-05:002012-02-24T12:47:29.502-05:00We were also told they couldn't widen the driv...We were also told they couldn't widen the driveway initially, but to talk to the asphalt company when they come back in the spring and just work a side deal to widen it.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164366279985948329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-66763795605112716992012-02-24T12:45:43.535-05:002012-02-24T12:45:43.535-05:00We had one of the storage areas finished. It'...We had one of the storage areas finished. It's just referred to as custom since it's not per plan. The area we are finishing is under the morning room and kitchen. It makes our basement finished area around 1000 sq. ft. It is how the model is finished and we just loved the extra space (not that we really need it!).Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358539472223402638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-43991941011683680622012-02-24T12:42:05.973-05:002012-02-24T12:42:05.973-05:00We wanted to widen the driveway, insulate the gara...We wanted to widen the driveway, insulate the garage pre-drywall and use some of the products (plumbing) that the company my husband works for manufactures. He said no to all. The one that annoys me the most is the driveway.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358539472223402638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-64286928248432353092012-02-24T12:35:25.418-05:002012-02-24T12:35:25.418-05:00Too many people on here have insulated their garag...Too many people on here have insulated their garage, including me. If you want to, carry it up the chain of command. Or ask him if it's really worth a shitty survey?<br />What did you want that could not be accommodated?Sgt.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908060926056178459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-19498322166370328832012-02-24T12:23:34.342-05:002012-02-24T12:23:34.342-05:00I know of blogger who pulled a night mission and i...I know of blogger who pulled a night mission and insulated his garage the night before drywall went up. Next day...they drywalled over it! Worked out great!<br /><br />Hope weather is good for you and you can close on time!Noey814https://www.blogger.com/profile/01066260457481965588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-33952950638436334182012-02-24T11:55:31.891-05:002012-02-24T11:55:31.891-05:00Yes, that was weird, I agree with Tammi about the ...Yes, that was weird, I agree with Tammi about the insulation and delays, we had a lot of "unofficial" discussions, and since you're actually not even supposed to be on the job site unescorted, he's probably just trying to cover his rear. They're supposed to start ours by the 29th as well and he said 5/14 was no problem at all, and that gives us 6 weeks before our lease ends. What sort of custom work did you get done in the basement?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860646562578289413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-34746155789236073112012-02-24T11:05:37.354-05:002012-02-24T11:05:37.354-05:00Wow - Feb 29th is just around the corner. Before y...Wow - Feb 29th is just around the corner. Before you know it you'll have a hole, footers, basement walls and your house will be framed!<br /><br />I'd go shove insulation in wherever I wanted. Heck, our PM was fine with us getting soundproofing insulation and jamming in between the master bedroom and the bonus room. I agree with the above commenter. This is your home, they are working for you, and if you want insulation in your walls, for heaven's sake do it. My guess is he is afraid to say yes because he fears it may slow down the workers. Just make sure you get in there and do it before drywall starts to go up. Our drywall was delivered one day (during our pre-drywall meeting) and put up the next. We ran to Lowes and bought the insulation and installed it after the walk-through.Tammigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000047709047394034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085328803316588406.post-40442383409767164402012-02-24T10:16:59.004-05:002012-02-24T10:16:59.004-05:00Im not sure why he told you that you cant insulate...Im not sure why he told you that you cant insulate the garage. We have built two homes with Ryan, with two different PM's. The first one said that if insulation showed up in the walls overnight while no one was there, well, what could they do. The second PM said sure, just have it done the day before drywall goes up. This is your home, and they work for you...keep that in mind when you ask for things.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047646818943164212noreply@blogger.com