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MrsRose

15 December 2017

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Dec 15, 2017 6:19 pm

CathyP, We used a company called SteelChief for our shed (3x3m) with gabled extension. We found them very easy to install and price exceptionally good. This shed was the 4th shed we have built over the years at different places and we have used multiple other companies. Steelchief allowed customisat...

CathyP, We used a company called SteelChief for our shed (3x3m) with gabled extension. We found them very easy to instal...

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MrsRose

13 August 2017

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Aug 13, 2017 1:46 pm

Roxy those drawers are atrocious! No way you should accept that. Obviously the cabinet maker has gone for worst case scenario. It doesn't actually look like the plumbing is in yet. The cabinet maker should wait for plumbing to go in before measuring the drawers. The plumber should also be advised th...

Roxy those drawers are atrocious! No way you should accept that. Obviously the cabinet maker has gone for worst case sce...

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MrsRose

6 August 2017

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Aug 06, 2017 1:00 pm

Join covered with skirting is standard. Other options are available but at extra cost but they usually forget to offer them to you.

Join covered with skirting is standard. Other options are available but at extra cost but they usually forget to offer t...

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MrsRose

10 July 2017

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Jul 10, 2017 7:46 pm

Hi Sunshine125, I'm sorry that you've been left in such a horrid situation. Your $80K stormwater looks very overpriced if it is just those 2 concrete pits. I hope the solution is to your liking and I hope it is done quickly. You should be able to get your keys at least if you've paid PCI progress pa...

Hi Sunshine125, I'm sorry that you've been left in such a horrid situation. Your $80K stormwater looks very overpriced i...

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MrsRose

29 June 2017

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Jun 29, 2017 4:33 pm

Hi Gibson, PCI has to be only minor defects and omissions. Such works should only take 10-14 days and must mean that your house is able to be lived in safely. If Masterton can't complete in 14 days file a complaint with OFT. That will give them tight deadline to complete all tasks (don't make any ti...

Hi Gibson, PCI has to be only minor defects and omissions. Such works should only take 10-14 days and must mean that you...

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MrsRose

30 January 2017

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Jan 30, 2017 7:32 pm

Fisher, I haven't used Nakaw but know of others who have used it. http://herlihy-riva.blogspot.com.au/search?updated-max=2011-01-30T17:04:00-08:00&max-results=7 Has some photos of before and after. Search "nakawed" on the forum, Lex was another forum user who also used it.

Fisher, I haven't used Nakaw but know of others who have used it. http://herlihy-riva.blogspot.com.au/sea ... -results=7...

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MrsRose

20 November 2016

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Nov 20, 2016 6:14 pm

Gibson, The control joints foam insert has a tear off portion which is then sealed with a special thick silicon. Cheers

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MrsRose

11 October 2016

Re: Masterton or Clarendon?Building A New House

Oct 11, 2016 7:02 pm

I've heard a few bad stories about Clarendon, but they seem to have better overall review on productreview.com. than Masterton We built with M, our friends built with C. We shared extensively about our individual builds and have seen both sides from all angles. Go with Clarendon, they were better a...

We built with M, our friends built with C. We shared extensively about our individual builds and have seen both sides f...

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MrsRose

29 August 2016

Re: Jordan Springs [NEW]Building A New House

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Aug 29, 2016 8:09 pm

Anyone in Jordan Springs need nice clean fill this week? We're putting in a pool (in Emu Plains) and will have about 70tonnes of beautiful soil (no clay or rock), excellent fill, good for compacting, available on Wednesday. Able to be delivered free to good access site (large trucks). Pm me if inter...

Anyone in Jordan Springs need nice clean fill this week? We're putting in a pool (in Emu Plains) and will have about 70t...

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MrsRose

16 July 2016

Re: Our Metricon Liberty 45 on the Northern Beaches, SydneyBuilding A New House

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Jul 16, 2016 9:48 pm

Re modular fencing we used Wallmark and installed ourselves paid 10% of your quote for 20 lineal meters at 2.1m and 2.4m. They do an Urbanwall which is an easier install (slots in horizontally, rather than lifting vertically). May be worth your while to compare. Good luck and pm if you want more det...

Re modular fencing we used Wallmark and installed ourselves paid 10% of your quote for 20 lineal meters at 2.1m and 2.4m...

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MrsRose

25 June 2016

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Jun 25, 2016 8:44 pm

Jasonm1, You should have minimal trouble getting it through Penrith Council, they approve stuff all the time that don't meet their requirements. You'll have to submit a statement of Environmental Effects, some blurb about "it's pretty close" and it'll detract from functionality of the hous...

Jasonm1, You should have minimal trouble getting it through Penrith Council, they approve stuff all the time that don't ...

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MrsRose

8 April 2016

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Apr 08, 2016 6:53 am

Hi Bleaky, We were a few months down the track when we filed but the Inspector said something along the lines that items on the PCI list should not be outstanding past 2 weeks and we could've filed then. Maybe give Fair Trading a call. Good luck

Hi Bleaky, We were a few months down the track when we filed but the Inspector said something along the lines that items...

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MrsRose

7 April 2016

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Apr 07, 2016 4:03 pm

Hi Bleaky, Your best bet is to file a complaint with Department of Fair Trading listing all your outstanding items (a copy of items from PCI ideal). An inspector will come out (along with Masterton Rep) and all items will be agreed or disagreed on. Masterton will then have set timeframe to fix agree...

Hi Bleaky, Your best bet is to file a complaint with Department of Fair Trading listing all your outstanding items (a co...

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MrsRose

20 March 2016

Re: Advise us on our new buildBuilding A New House

Mar 20, 2016 7:21 pm

Hi, Make sure you liked things from the Builders standard range as sometimes their standard selections are from the 1980's and can be expensive to upgrade. You may want to upgrade your architraves & skirting as the ones selected are quite narrow (maybe compare size at display homes). The tiling ...

Hi, Make sure you liked things from the Builders standard range as sometimes their standard selections are from the 1980...

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MrsRose

21 January 2016

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Jan 21, 2016 3:10 pm

R2d2, Kitchen bench should definitely be glued in place! Good luck at NCAT!

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MrsRose

19 December 2015

Re: Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0Building A New House

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Dec 19, 2015 8:07 pm

Does anyone know if Ms trades work even if M are on shut down Hi MGardz, We had tradies working Xmas Eve and back again after New Years, so M was only able to claim about 4 days of their 6 week shutdown. It depends on where you're up to in your build as to how affected you will be.

Hi MGardz, We had tradies working Xmas Eve and back again after New Years, so M was only able to claim about 4 days of ...

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MrsRose

30 November 2015

Re: What external with PGH pearl grey/smokey greyBuilding A New House

Nov 30, 2015 7:52 pm

OMG I remember Mrs Rose from our previous build 2009/2010?? Yes that'd be me ? long term lurker.... Thought your name was familiar! Didn't take long for you to build again! Will head on over and check out your new build! ?

Yes that'd be me ? long term lurker.... Thought your name was familiar! Didn't take long for you to build again! Will h...

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MrsRose

30 November 2015

Re: What external with PGH pearl grey/smokey greyBuilding A New House

Nov 30, 2015 7:47 pm

Thanks for compliment :) think the monument will be just fine! Yes bub arrived before house was finished (he's now 5 1/2) ?

Thanks for compliment think the monument will be just fine! Yes bub arrived before house was finished (he's now 5 1/2) ?

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MrsRose

30 November 2015

Re: What external with PGH pearl grey/smokey greyBuilding A New House

Nov 30, 2015 7:36 pm

We have PGH Pearl Grey bricks with monument gutters (PGH barramundi tiles), dune down pipes and fascia. We did a blue grey door (almost ironbark in colour). Our garage doors are dune as I preferred them to be less obvious. http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss214/MrsRose_photos/Picture705.jpg

We have PGH Pearl Grey bricks with monument gutters (PGH barramundi tiles), dune down pipes and fascia. We did a blue gr...

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MrsRose

30 November 2015

Re: What external with PGH pearl grey/smokey greyBuilding A New House

Nov 30, 2015 7:36 pm

We have PGH Pearl Grey bricks with monument gutters (PGH barramundi tiles), dune down pipes and fascia. We did a blue gr...