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Zego (concrete blocks)mmm... it does look interesting.. I am curious about it too.
The video on the site helped in expaining the system. Made it all look rather easy.
(note, they… Dobly replied 21 April 2006 ago DoblyApr 21, 2006 9:20 am ShaneMay 08, 2006 4:34 pm Green smart houseG-B, my mistake, the website you mentioned is actually the main one where I got info from. Will read your blog when I can get a spare minute. mek replied 19 May 2006 ago Transportable HomesHi davo, did you mean home that was removed somewhere else? If yes, I have a couple of companies jotted down (as we are trying to get rid of our house) so let me know if… mek replied 8 June 2006 ago ozkenJun 13, 2006 11:22 pm Soil classification and implicationGreat thanks for your response builda, No I haven't signed any building contract, so I am just tinkling between the ideas of getting it done myself, or squeeze a litte… Building timeHi all. Just thought I give you my experience. We signed up in October 2005 and will be moving in next week!!!! From the time we signed up in October, the slab wasn't… goboy replied 11 July 2006 ago goboyJul 11, 2006 9:34 pm Insulation assistance ?Hi Micky,
Builders ask me about doing the course and the time involved to do a rating and they have decided against doing the course because of the time it takes to do… Block slope... the fun beginsWith all due respect, this is not an option for the home handyman and if you don't know what you are doing then you are better off paying someone… ScaffoldingYes, the hidden costs of building...welcome to my world! You could easily spend $10,000 for scaffold on a two storey 300 square metre home - that add up to an easy $33.00… builda replied 10 August 2006 ago Building on the Mornington PeninsulaHi King Leo (your royal highness ???),
If you require a few quotes from quality builders in your local area we can definately help! We have about 5 local builders down… KingLeo started a topic 17 August 2006 ago Site WorksI would defiantly threaten legal action with these guys!
Even if you don’t go ahead it…it will tell them you mean business.
Look into the company see what you can… Stumps or slab???Hi,
We have had the same dilema and decided to go with bearers and joists because we wanted a wooden floor and it allows us more flexibility. In the future should we… js replied 3 September 2006 ago Demolishing permit + building permitI have heard about this not needing a permit for certain developments such as decking. Can you point me in the right direction as to where I can research this further? Is… Full Brick ConstructionFull brick is more expensive because:
a) Bricks are more expensive than timber
b) Brickies are more expensive laying brick-by-brick than carpenters erecting a pre-fab… Second house on the same block, what to do?Junk3569, this type of developement is very common & yes if you're not experienced in the building industry or source the correct advice there is a good chance of getting… Guest replied 13 September 2006 ago GuestSep 13, 2006 3:56 pm Builder's insuranceIn the process of getting quotes for building a home in Victoria. Have been told by one builder that our quote also includes builder's insurance… Building prices / square in tassieHi miagi,
That seems quite steep per square - most project builders in melbourne seem to be in the $4500 to $6000 per square. They do of course have the luxury of bulk.… Using an agent to oversea the buildHi all ,
Firstly I'd like to say that having stumbled across this forum, I think it's a great place for to centralise ideas/experiences realting to contruction.… Guest replied 22 September 2006 ago GuestSep 22, 2006 7:08 pm Energy Ratings for new homesMek, the print out is 4 pages. 1 page is a 'compliance report' which lists the critical features of the design. The owner & builder sign this to state there are no… Burbank Complete
Take my advice, take the plans to another builder and go with them, otherwise youre just going to have heaps of… THEY PUT OUR SLAB IN THE WRONG SPOT!I'm sure its redundant information, but I'll say it anyway - Make notes about everything that is said, write it all down, log it with time and date and get everything you… Bricking in Wet Weather??Lack of work around, obviously your not in WA, it's taking 18months to build a single story house in WA.
Anyway, I used to brickies labourer, and they will lay bricks… capeli replied 17 October 2006 ago Positive Building ExperiencesZenithconstructions, I just love the colour of those kitchen cabinets in the October 5 post. I've been searching everywhere for a neutral colour which isn't just the… Dimmy replied 17 October 2006 ago DimmyOct 17, 2006 11:55 pm Moving the drivway location??If it is a major consideration in the layout of your proposed home, discuss it with your local councils planning dep't before commiting yourself to any building co.
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