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17 September 2007

Decking vs Paving vs ConcreteLandscape & Garden Design

Sep 17, 2007 11:43 am

Thanks for the tips. What about the labour, installation, delivery costs ect... would they differ for paving or decking or concreting ? If yes, which would be most expensive, which is in the middle and which is cheapest ? In terms of the area, it would be approx. 65 sq metres. Based on the above siz...

Thanks for the tips. What about the labour, installation, delivery costs ect... would they differ for paving or decking ...

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arman

17 September 2007

Decking vs Paving vs ConcreteLandscape & Garden Design

Sep 17, 2007 11:41 am

Thanks for the tips. What about the labour, installation, delivery costs ect... would they differ for paving or decking ...

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arman

16 September 2007

Decking vs Paving vs ConcreteLandscape & Garden Design

Sep 16, 2007 5:18 pm

Hi all, A novice, I am building a house in Western Suburbs of Melbourne. How much do i need to budget for (per sq metre, all costs including installation and labour) if I went with: 1) Decking using merbau, as an example 2) Paving using an average paver 3) Basic concrete (no special colour or patter...

Hi all, A novice, I am building a house in Western Suburbs of Melbourne. How much do i need to budget for (per sq metre,...

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arman

4 June 2007

Single or Triple Phase PowerBuilding A New House

Jun 04, 2007 9:34 am

Thanks Casa. This is a newly developed residential area West of Melbourne, approx 30km from Melbourne. It has been cited as the fastest growing corridor in Victoria. Lots of 1st home owners setting up residence here. There are no overhead power lines. But I do see manholes on the ground which have E...

Thanks Casa. This is a newly developed residential area West of Melbourne, approx 30km from Melbourne. It has been cited...

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arman

2 June 2007

Walkthrough inspectionsBuilding A New House

Jun 02, 2007 10:01 pm

So how did the inspections go with Just inspections ? firsttimer.

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arman

2 June 2007

3 phase power in Point Cook, MelbourneBuilding A New House

Jun 02, 2007 9:23 pm

Hi, Just wondering if you know if 3 phase power is available to houses in Point Cook, Melbourne, Victoria. If you know or have friends whose houses in Point Cook have 3 phase, I would appreciate it if you could share some insight. I am interested to know: 1) roughly how much it costs to have 3 phase...

Hi, Just wondering if you know if 3 phase power is available to houses in Point Cook, Melbourne, Victoria. If you know o...

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arman

29 January 2007

Carlisle Homes, anyone used them ?Building A New House

Jan 29, 2007 8:13 am

Hi, Was wondering if anyone has built or is building with Carlisle Homes ? How was your experience ? What are the things to watch out for ? What is your opinion on their strengths and weaknesses ? Thanks ! firsttimer

Hi, Was wondering if anyone has built or is building with Carlisle Homes ? How was your experience ? What are the things...

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arman

15 January 2007

Feasibility: Installing Cooling-heating system post buildHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jan 15, 2007 9:31 pm

Hi, I am building a single storey house in Melbourne with a project home builder. Has anyone had experience installing the ducted cooling-heating system after the building has been constructed and keys handed to the owners ? If this is this possible, what work do we require the builder to do in the ...

Hi, I am building a single storey house in Melbourne with a project home builder. Has anyone had experience installing t...

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arman

15 January 2007

CAVEATBuilding A New House

Jan 15, 2007 9:21 pm

Hi, (Thanks Bud.) Here's a clarification of the caveat we are requested to sign. Essentially, the builder has a separate form which they expect us, the owners, to sign. This form states that : we now or at any time, are or can become liable to pay to the builder, on any account, money for services r...

Hi, (Thanks Bud.) Here's a clarification of the caveat we are requested to sign. Essentially, the builder has a separate...

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arman

15 January 2007

Caveats in contract placed by BuilderBuilding A New House

Jan 15, 2007 1:49 pm

Hi all, Happy New Year. I am about to build a home in Victoria. I was wondering if anyone has had caveats put into the contract of your home by your builder. Does HIA, MBA or the laws in Victoria allow such a practice ? Does anyone know if there is a legal requirement in Victoria for the home owner ...

Hi all, Happy New Year. I am about to build a home in Victoria. I was wondering if anyone has had caveats put into the c...

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arman

13 October 2006

Soft Thick CarpetsFlooring & Floor Covering

Oct 13, 2006 12:04 pm

Hi all, I am building a home and would like to put in carpetting. I wish to use a carpet that feels thick and soft and comfy, you know, the type you enjoy when you walk in expensive restaurants. Hence, I am thinking of getting a plush cut pile type. Some retailers told me that 100% wool is the best ...

Hi all, I am building a home and would like to put in carpetting. I wish to use a carpet that feels thick and soft and c...

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arman

13 October 2006

Timber Flooring (on slab)Flooring & Floor Covering

Oct 13, 2006 11:49 am

Hi all, I am building a house and am thinking about getting real wood flooring. It will be laid over a concrete slab. Either the engineered prefinished sort or the real timber overlay. When laying over concrete slab, (not over battens and joists), would the difference in feel be obvious when compari...

Hi all, I am building a house and am thinking about getting real wood flooring. It will be laid over a concrete slab. Ei...

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