We've had an extension built and are at the point where it's our turn to paint it all. However we have just noticed that when we look at (and measure) some of the gaps between the top of the architraves/jambs on windows/wardrobes and the scotia that the distances from end to end are not the same. The differences are anywhere from about 3-7mm off and whilst it's hard to notice the 3m ones, the 7m one is quite noticeable, especially seeing as it's a narrow gap to begin with.
I was wondering what's considered "normal" in this situation as I do understand that it's unlikely to be mm accurate and weather something like that is worth bringing up with the builder to get repaired?
Secondly, we have one cupboard that has just a rebated jamb and no architraves (The doors are the full width of the opening). However in order to get the left jamb to be plumb and true, it actually moves out from the wall about 6mm. The builder said we just need to fill that gap but of course with no gap on the right side I'm concerned that it will not look that hot. Again, what's considered within the realm of normal variations with these things?
On a related note, the people who previously painted the old part of the house just painted inside the holes of the cedar weatherboards and didn't bother filling them. I was just going to do the same on the new ones so that it matched but this a good idea? Our cedar is textured and I've heard that if I fill the nail holes it and sand a little then I'll end up with lots of little spots that we'll see. Any ideas?
Thanks