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Author:  Christine&Mike [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:13 pm ]
Post subject:  bulkheads
Hi All,
Is it true that bulkheads cannot be deleted in the energystar homes in the Escarpment phase? Also, does the fact that our home is siding prevent the deletion of bulkheads?
Thanks,
C & M
Author:  kaushen79 [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:44 pm ]
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Hey Christine & Mike,

Bad new guys.....We had our 2nd appointment yesterday, and were told that we couldn't delete the bulkheads in our kitchen. We have a Wintergrove.

There are a number of reasons that it couldn't be deleted.
1. They couldn't redirect the ductwork/pipes another way.
2. It would totally throw off the #'s that have been calculated to make the home "Energy Star." Apparently they are build to specific and strict guidlines.
3. They don't want to take the plans back to the town to get them approved. Its not that Mattamy doesn't want to do it, the town basically tells Mattamy "Whats up with all the changes?" and they tell Mattamy they won't approve any further changes.

Good luck with yours.
Author:  Matt [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:29 am ]
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I think Mattamy is getting out of the little modification business. Once they have their house factory going on Tremaine, they do not want the hassel of little changes here and there. Evergy star should not be enough of an excuse not to delete bulkheads.

Matt
Author:  Christine&Mike [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:40 pm ]
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Thanks Everyone,

Not the news I wanted to hear...
Author:  Christine&Mike [ Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bulk heads
QweenB wrote:
Greetings folks,

We could not delete our bulkheads due to mechanical ductwork. Sigh...
although we are quite happy with the way the kitchen turned out....We opted for rounded corners throughout the home and that automatically includes the bulkhead corners. With 9ft ceilings, taller upper cabinets, angled corner cabinet and all rounded edges on the bulkhead, it looks great ! I'd post a photo if I knew how ! anyone??...or I could e-mail you a photo if interested. Just PM me with your e-mail address.


Hi QueenB, it's Mike from the Christine&Mike. You could email me the photos and I can post them here (if that's okay with you) for everyone else to see.

You can email me at michaeljordan450@hotmail.com. :)
Author:  Christine&Mike [ Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:54 am ]
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Here's QweenB's kitchen with the details she mentioned above:

Image
Author:  Greg and Sabrina [ Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:06 pm ]
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We are in 14a and were allowed to delete the bulkheads with no hesitation from mattamy. They have fabricated more rigid rules for phase 15 and future developments.
Author:  Rick Di Lorenzo [ Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:53 pm ]
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Has anyone been able to delete the Bulkheads in phase 15a or above?

In our situation we have an Emery for 15a that I really wanted the bulkheads deleted so we can put cornice on the upper kitchen cabinets but have been told we can't do cornice because bulkheads are mandatory/can't be deleted in the Emery in our phase.

Anyone in an Emery that doesn't have bulkheads? Or even curious if anyone in a townhouse in 15a or above was able to get these deleted??

Good post previously by Mark about bulkheads here at http://www.hawthornevillager.com/phpbb/ ... 3196#23196
Author:  Rick Di Lorenzo [ Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:49 pm ]
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hybrid8 wrote:
This is the home for your parents right?

Bruno
Yes, thanks for your answer. I will at this during their framewalk (as it's likely I won't be able to get Mattamy to delete them during our design appointments).
Author:  themasons [ Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:20 pm ]
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Rick, we were told back in phase 2 that bulkheads could not be deleted in townhomes at all... of course, we were 1st time home owners back then so we didn't even try to get a good reason out of them... :roll:

if they won't, the bulkheads in the pottington model home have white cornice at the ceiling and they look nice..
Author:  themasons [ Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:42 pm ]
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Conrad & Donna wrote:
With the new energy star homes a lot of ppl are not allowed to delete the bulkheads because of the duct work. I don't know all the details but I just know that in Burlington, with the same model of our home (Wintergrove) they were allowed to delete their bulkheads (not energy star homes) and we are not. They did say it was because it was energy star at the design centre.


our house is energy star and we were able to delete them.. i was told it was model (even elevation) dependant since they have to re-rought the ductwork. we have a "bulkhead" around our fireplace wall that i'm not too crazy about, but could not delete..

as for the kitchen bulkheads, i think the 12" of drywall looks fine.. and some of those decorating ideas posted above are much "busier" than the leaves in the pottington model home. although that's just my opinion, it's really a personal taste thing, right? :)

also, if you keep the bulkhead, that's one less place you have to dust :wink:
Author:  woodclan [ Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:52 pm ]
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I have no bulkheads currently and have kept my collection of tins up on top of the cabinets. However, my Rothmill has bulkheads which I did not ask to be deleted (and do not think they can be) and I am looking forward to not having junk and dust collect up there.
Author:  Christine&Mike [ Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:29 pm ]
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hey all,
we were able to delete our bulkheads. our DC said it depends on the model and elevation of your home and if your stove is against an exterior wall.
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