Mattamy The Preserve
Went to a few recent releases and no longer long queue there, pricing is ridiculous at 700++ for townhome out of no where. They still have units unsold and dare to increase price this weekends too. What do you guys think?
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alanbrenton wrote: ↑ Isn't this in North Oakville?
10 years ago, townhomes along Third Line were $250k or so.
Could have, would have, should have for me.
Sep 29th, 2017 9:14 pm
Pretty much every tract builder builds that way now. But there are SO many other reasons to avoid Mattamy.marcopolo85 wrote: ↑ Stay away from Mattamy. They build on 24" center on center joists which give the floors a bounce.
Sep 29th, 2017 10:07 pm
Oct 1st, 2017 8:27 am
Really? I've been in several builder home in Milton /Oakville like Starlane, greenpark, fernbrook recently and they were all being built on 16" center to center using i-beam and 12" in the kitchen. I have no idea how mattamy can think 24" is sufficient, there is way too much floor deflection.
Oct 1st, 2017 10:42 am
Thanks for the insightful comment, do you mind sharing your thought on how to look for center to center beams or joists. What are good and acceptable parameters. Iam a novice with home inspection and in the market looking to buy a dwelling to move in.marcopolo85 wrote: ↑ Really? I've been in several builder home in Milton /Oakville like Starlane, greenpark, fernbrook recently and they were all being built on 16" center to center using i-beam and 12" in the kitchen. I have no idea how mattamy can think 24" is sufficient, there is way too much floor deflection.
This is my biggest problem with the builder, they have essentially compromised the floor structure to save a few bucks on joists.
Oct 3rd, 2017 9:12 am
Google will do a much better job at explaining floor structures then I can. Search up floor joists and get a better understanding of how they work. Bring a tape measure when you go to view the house and when you are in the basement, if the ceiling is exposed just take a quick measurement between joists. Dont bother with the home if its built with 24" center to center joists - I wouldnt.
Oct 3rd, 2017 9:41 am
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Oct 3rd, 2017 9:43 am
There's a whole lot more to it than just the joists beings spaced at 24". It depends on the size if the joist (depth) and the span of the joist. Also the subfloor makes a big difference, if it's anything less than 7/8" OSB/Plywood then you could have some bounce.marcopolo85 wrote: ↑ Google will do a much better job at explaining floor structures then I can. Search up floor joists and get a better understanding of how they work. Bring a tape measure when you go to view the house and when you are in the basement, if the ceiling is exposed just take a quick measurement between joists. Dont bother with the home if its built with 24" center to center joists - I wouldnt.
Oct 3rd, 2017 10:28 am
My current house is 24" using 7/8"OSB and the amount of bounce and vibration in the floors is horrendous. I cant even walk around without something on the table shaking or if im sitting on my couch feeling every step of someone walking by. My previous house with 16" and 12" in the kitchen was nothing like this, completely solid.schade wrote: ↑ There's a whole lot more to it than just the joists beings spaced at 24". It depends on the size if the joist (depth) and the span of the joist. Also the subfloor makes a big difference, if it's anything less than 7/8" OSB/Plywood then you could have some bounce.
Simply saying to avoid any house built with 24"oc floor joists is just bad information to spread
Oct 3rd, 2017 1:13 pm
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