tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post1695226621534325820..comments2023-08-03T04:34:29.995-07:00Comments on Savoy Ryan Home : Siding, brick dilemma, W/D location and tips!dwtimes2http://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-73423343406361292882013-10-02T12:37:36.877-07:002013-10-02T12:37:36.877-07:00I can't understand why your family and friends...I can't understand why your family and friends didn't like the siding since it looks so great. You can explain that those sidings help in protecting the concrete that serve as the foundation of the house. It's been months now, and I hope they already appreciate your pretty siding. :) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mckinnisroofing.com/nebraska-roofing/commercial-roofing/" rel="nofollow">McKinnis Roofing and Sheet Metal</a>Rodney Ortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011236778095179787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-41326074605299979752013-07-24T13:03:30.448-07:002013-07-24T13:03:30.448-07:00I think you should keep your sidings uniformed. Th...I think you should keep your sidings uniformed. The two look confusing and do not compliment with each other. Anyhow, your house looks perfectly beautiful especially with the bricks. It made your house stand out among the houses nearby. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.tittlebrothers.com/roofing/roofing-troy-mi-roof-repairs/" rel="nofollow">TittleBrothers.com</a> <br />Kiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222252239013786245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-67946518125061888352013-07-24T13:03:10.633-07:002013-07-24T13:03:10.633-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222252239013786245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-41012962146929297192013-06-05T08:00:47.466-07:002013-06-05T08:00:47.466-07:00Don't mind what your friends say, as others ha...Don't mind what your friends say, as others have already said here, that brick and siding combo looks nice. When it comes to insulation, brick and siding are both energy efficient but you have to make sure it is properly installed. Siding can help reduce your monthly energy cost so make sure the contractors you hired have done a good job in it. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.a-plus-roofing.com/" rel="nofollow">A Plus Roofing </a> <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192691672180179452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-27585562934369966192013-03-31T13:14:16.798-07:002013-03-31T13:14:16.798-07:00I just checked the brick out (in the snow picture)...I just checked the brick out (in the snow picture). The brick/siding combo actually looks amazing. :--)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-45542047211903463782013-03-31T07:30:45.543-07:002013-03-31T07:30:45.543-07:00Sure, if you look at one of my newest posts, I thi...Sure, if you look at one of my newest posts, I think it says Garage door window pics.....<br /><br />altho since its still so cold here, we still have no yard or driveway so it still looks like a construction ZONE.dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-49770628770404402582013-03-31T07:10:28.848-07:002013-03-31T07:10:28.848-07:00The brick/siding combo looks AWESOME. Do you have...The brick/siding combo looks AWESOME. Do you have any new pics of how the brick looks like after its all done? We chose the same brick/siding combo for our new NV home (still under construction), can't wait to see the final product. :--)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-67608695469658293962013-01-07T06:22:19.101-08:002013-01-07T06:22:19.101-08:00Do any of your guys know when they powerwash? If t...Do any of your guys know when they powerwash? If they powerwash in the cold weather?dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-64380506724141123942013-01-07T06:20:28.082-08:002013-01-07T06:20:28.082-08:00Charissa, I am so worried about the brick, my PM ...Charissa, I am so worried about the brick, my PM didn't even bat an eyelash and looked and me oddly (which he never does) so I keep thinking it will go away, he looked at me as if he sees it everyday, he is such a nice guy.............here's hoping.......Now is your brick solid white like mine in a large area or in just small areas?dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-36683224756865403742013-01-07T02:49:04.069-08:002013-01-07T02:49:04.069-08:00The brick color variance will not change. We were...The brick color variance will not change. We were told powerwashing would fix it too....but they are wrong. :( That being said....I don't notice as often now. We also kept a huge pile of brick! We will probably use it for a mailbox too! Great idea!Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017873126441852762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-58011322263461573792013-01-03T19:32:58.856-08:002013-01-03T19:32:58.856-08:00The brick and siding go together really nicely. I...The brick and siding go together really nicely. I had to look up effloresence...learn something new everyday. I think it looks too uniform to be that, but it's hard to tell from the pictures. Hopefully a good cleaning will clear it up.<br /><br />The laundry room situation is really strange. Are they planning for you to drain your washer into the laundry tub? Maybe that explains the placement. I don't know why they would have left you so little room for your dryer either. At least you have a work-around after closing. <br /><br />Everything is coming together very quickly. Congrats on the progress :) You'll be moving in before you know it. Ravenna120https://www.blogger.com/profile/10267678959251769631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-72748739705264515282013-01-03T18:04:17.277-08:002013-01-03T18:04:17.277-08:00Same as yours, Santa Cecilia...Same as yours, Santa Cecilia...dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-90656349847263607552013-01-03T18:03:27.122-08:002013-01-03T18:03:27.122-08:00Brian, glad I could help with my tips...I only wis...Brian, glad I could help with my tips...I only wish that all of us bloggers can learn from each other...dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-5769248528612474742013-01-03T17:57:13.099-08:002013-01-03T17:57:13.099-08:00The brick looks really good with the siding. And t...The brick looks really good with the siding. And that is a good tip on asking for what is leftover to be left for you. We are getting stone for our front so I will be sure to ask them the same thing as I am planning on putting stone around the landscaping beds in the future.<br /><br />Seeing a couple of blogs with the towel-bar-over-socket is something that I will bring up with my electrical contractor when we go see them tomorrow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975999281199818508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-47961346534230697052013-01-03T10:51:41.650-08:002013-01-03T10:51:41.650-08:00Okay, that makes sense now! I certainly didn'...Okay, that makes sense now! I certainly didn't understand why they hadn't installed your granite. What color did you choose?RickandNadasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440625366611097007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-75011157498795129152013-01-03T09:07:07.206-08:002013-01-03T09:07:07.206-08:00My seamless shower, you know the one we put so muc...My seamless shower, you know the one we put so much effort into....and the Granite in the kitchen..!! We knew the seamless shower would be the very last thing we were told that from the very beginning, and the granite I confused the issue by wanting to see the slab first,their was some miscommunication and I think by wanting to see the slab lead to a setback due to the granite company. they have never heard of someone wanting to see it first, so I think that one is all my fault...dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-73166064260071563332013-01-03T09:05:12.810-08:002013-01-03T09:05:12.810-08:00Do you mean the carpet, granite and the beautiful ...Do you mean the carpet, granite and the beautiful seamless shower? I can't wait to see pictures of your shower. I need to figure out who I am going to use for the seamless shower because I really, really do not like the shower and plus I want an element of sleek design in the bathroom. You were so lucky to have gotten it! SCORE!!RickandNadasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440625366611097007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-16111246911691449742013-01-03T09:02:05.802-08:002013-01-03T09:02:05.802-08:00What are your BIG TICKET items you are waiting to ...What are your BIG TICKET items you are waiting to see??RickandNadasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440625366611097007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-59380645029298776082013-01-03T09:00:07.268-08:002013-01-03T09:00:07.268-08:00DW, I always understand where you are coming from ...DW, I always understand where you are coming from and this journey has such been such a huge learning curve. My laundry has diminished significantly too!!!! We chose not to finish the large storage room and have two options to give me more breathing room. I even asked for the sump pump to be moved as far to the left as possible and instead of it being piped on an angle it is sticking straight up in the air taking away from the location I wanted to install a laundry system. <br /><br />As for the brick, I absolutely love the La Cava!! It is so beautiful and I really hope that they can do something about this because your house looks gorgeous with this brick.<br /><br />Your walkthrough is the same day we close and at the same time too.RickandNadasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440625366611097007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-61556360162576537142013-01-03T08:29:17.580-08:002013-01-03T08:29:17.580-08:00I think the brick looks really good with the sidin...I think the brick looks really good with the siding. I hope they can get the mortar issue resolved. <br /><br />Placement of the tub between the washer and dryer seems weird. Did you tell the PM that you intended to frame in the laundry room after closing? It seems like they could have done a better job with placement all the way around. I'm glad there seems to be an easy/cheap way to relocate everything after closing.<br /><br />It's kind of funny that all of your "big ticket" stuff is being installed at the very end when we've already seen all of ours. Really the only thing left for us to see is the hot water heater, final paint, and the house all cleaned up.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17790926191971819040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-46402415577770162892013-01-03T07:17:51.372-08:002013-01-03T07:17:51.372-08:00Colette, yeah didn't make any sense to me, hop...Colette, yeah didn't make any sense to me, hopefully future bloggers can talk about placement, I never thought of it......I will be a Pro by my 2nd house build (jk about the 2nd house......NOT the Pro part..LOL)dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-44405890207302551412013-01-03T07:16:20.743-08:002013-01-03T07:16:20.743-08:00Mandy, thanks so much for your input, it's bee...Mandy, thanks so much for your input, it's been priceless, please keep my updated......I'm such a worrier...but guess nothing I can do about it right now.dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-50830024183576880552013-01-03T07:05:41.800-08:002013-01-03T07:05:41.800-08:00That seems so weird to put the sink between the wa...That seems so weird to put the sink between the washer and dryer. Clearly those construction workers don't do laundry often. I'm glad they moved it for you!*colette*https://www.blogger.com/profile/00659371563003198041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-82414143402383529092013-01-03T07:01:09.965-08:002013-01-03T07:01:09.965-08:00Well there's another La Cava house in our plan...Well there's another La Cava house in our plan that doesn't appear to have as much white stuff, so it may just depend on the time of year? Hard to say because PM has been vague. We closed in August, so definitely not the same time as you're building. I don't think you'd want it sealed right now if you're seeing signs of efflorescence b/c you don't want to seal it in. That's why we're waiting till our 10 month. He wanted to let the brick go through all of he seasons before cleaning it again and (hopefully) sealing it out. I'm not sure how it works exactly, but I can check back in and let you know!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023461078493963389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403585995466606276.post-68206030869390005682013-01-03T06:53:10.336-08:002013-01-03T06:53:10.336-08:00Mandy, thanks so much for the input. At least I w...Mandy, thanks so much for the input. At least I will know what is ahead of me. I can't imagine ours would be the exception to the rule...What will sealing solve? Should I ask for that upfront?dwtimes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03857644857162128353noreply@blogger.com