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jimnsal

15 May 2012

Re: We almost need a bloody energy consultant!Heating, Cooling & Insulation

May 15, 2012 2:59 pm

Hi there, This is how I'd prioritize: 1. Ducted A/C, as you have zones, you can turn on only the zones you need. Ducted might cost more but for a new house, I think it's a must 2. Insulate West windows 3. Solar HWS (Solar power to reduce electricity I agree, but for hot water? I'm not sure I'm convi...

Hi there, This is how I'd prioritize: 1. Ducted A/C, as you have zones, you can turn on only the zones you need. Ducted ...

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jimnsal

15 May 2012

Re: Telstra Pit (Landscape Solution)Landscape & Garden Design

May 15, 2012 9:29 am

Hi there, Can't see your image, but anyway, have you thought about moving the Telstra pit? That was something we were going to do but did not go ahead at the end. Call Telstra up and ask them how it can be done, I'm pretty sure it'll be at your cost though. Worth exploring. Cheers

Hi there, Can't see your image, but anyway, have you thought about moving the Telstra pit? That was something we were go...

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jimnsal

29 April 2012

Re: We are looking at building and have lots of questions!Building A New House

Apr 29, 2012 1:32 pm

Hi Lynne, Yes we moved in Nov2010, happier than ever. I can't believe I am saying this, but yes, we would do it all over again if we find another nice piece of real estate. It is at times frustrating, enjoyable, crazy and fun, but the end result is unbelievable and you'd be thinking, hey that was no...

Hi Lynne, Yes we moved in Nov2010, happier than ever. I can't believe I am saying this, but yes, we would do it all over...

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jimnsal

29 April 2012

Re: How long did it take you to get to contract?Building A New House

Apr 29, 2012 1:22 pm

We got the full contract ready in about 7 weeks, it was awaiting council after that which was a nightmare. 3.5 months is a bit long, do you know what the big hold up is? Room for concern as if they take this long to get the paperwork, imagine how long they'll take to build it

We got the full contract ready in about 7 weeks, it was awaiting council after that which was a nightmare. 3.5 months is...

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jimnsal

29 April 2012

Re: Pest control in new house or while building?Building A New House

Apr 29, 2012 1:15 pm

As far as I know, the only pest control you should do during the building stage is termite control, domestic pest control is done after you've moved in and start leaving food scraps to invite cockroaches :D

As far as I know, the only pest control you should do during the building stage is termite control, domestic pest contro...

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jimnsal

29 April 2012

Re: We are looking at building and have lots of questions!Building A New House

Apr 29, 2012 1:12 pm

Hi there, Yes, I agree with greenfish, speak to your finance guys and get an indicative amount they would lend you, or a pre-approval note of some sort, builders will not build anything for you until you prove that you can pay for it anyway. As for getting a contract, once you have a pre-approval, s...

Hi there, Yes, I agree with greenfish, speak to your finance guys and get an indicative amount they would lend you, or a...

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jimnsal

29 April 2012

Re: Occupancy Certificate in NSWBuilding A New House

Apr 29, 2012 1:02 pm

Well legally, you are not suppose to live in your new home until you have an occupancy certificate. There is always a risk of your lovely neighbour reporting you to the council. I would recommend working with your builder to get you an interim occupancy so you can at least move in to live, it will m...

Well legally, you are not suppose to live in your new home until you have an occupancy certificate. There is always a ri...

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jimnsal

29 April 2012

Re: rangehood on tiled splashback or tiles around rangehoodBuilding A New House

Apr 29, 2012 12:57 pm

We got our tiles installed first, then install the rangehood. I suppose it's just easier for the tiler to tile, and if you should ever replace your rangehood, at least you won't be left with an empty space with no tiles, that would be odd.

We got our tiles installed first, then install the rangehood. I suppose it's just easier for the tiler to tile, and if y...

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jimnsal

20 February 2012

Re: Our First Build! Pictures inside! *Fowler Build*Building A New House

Feb 20, 2012 3:37 pm

:: Looking good teanah As a fellow F0wler customer, I'm please to share that after 15 months, my house is holding up very nicely and we still love every bit of it. Your turn soon 8) How about sharing some inside photos when you get to go inside Good luck and hope they hurry up cheers jim

Looking good teanah As a fellow F0wler customer, I'm please to share that after 15 months, my house is holding up very ...

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jimnsal

17 February 2012

Re: NSW Housing CodeBuilding A New House

Feb 17, 2012 4:56 pm

Hi Jim, Very true ! I am starting to feel the same way. I am glad you have gone past that stage... The builder is asking me to do a lot of works i.e. preparing landscape plan, storm water plan and go knock on neighbor's doors to let them know about the plan to build etc...Did your builder ask you t...

Hi sythman, I feel terrible , only just realised you had further questions for me, since it's been almost 2 years, I'm ...

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jimnsal

17 February 2012

Re: New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Feb 17, 2012 9:29 am

::surprise:: wow I'm so surprised how this topic became such a heated debate over the loo :) Dilbert_Perth, I hope you've gotten enough pros and cons with picking this fight with your builder, ultimately, we all have a different level of tolerance on this loo topic, decide how much you can tolerate ...

wow I'm so surprised how this topic became such a heated debate over the loo Dilbert_Perth, I hope you've gotten enough...

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jimnsal

15 February 2012

Re: Electrician costs - adding downlights after handoverBuilding A New House

Feb 15, 2012 8:13 pm

The project builder is charging $95 per d/light so trying to figure the difference. Assuming your $95 includes all the wiring and the actual downlight, it's ok but not cheap. It's been a long while, but this is what we paid roughly. $35 per light point (downlight or not, wired by my builder and bay...

Assuming your $95 includes all the wiring and the actual downlight, it's ok but not cheap. It's been a long while, but ...

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jimnsal

14 February 2012

Re: New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Feb 14, 2012 3:23 pm

Hi, I don't think there's a common practice with tradies using the toilet. I totally can empathize with you being upset to see your beautiful house being treated like a public toilet. However, as you've pointed out, your house has not reached practical completion, should you really be in there witho...

Hi, I don't think there's a common practice with tradies using the toilet. I totally can empathize with you being upset ...

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jimnsal

13 February 2012

Re: Stages during a build.. clarification pls!!! lock up, fiBuilding A New House

Feb 13, 2012 4:34 pm

Hi brixnmorter, This is a guideline I used when I was building. http://www.jandsonhomes.com.au/project/ms_04.php It gives you a high level timeline of what to expect at each stage and how far apart the stages. I did not end up building with them but kept going back to refer to their timeline :) The ...

Hi brixnmorter, This is a guideline I used when I was building. http://www.jandsonhomes.com.au/project/ms_04.php It give...

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jimnsal

8 February 2012

Re: Want to get a video intercom for the front doorHome Theatre & Automation

Feb 08, 2012 12:29 pm

Hi, Jaycar has a few on offer, with a single storey house, you should be able to pull wire on your own. http://www.jaycar.com.au/productResults.asp?MID=5&SSUBID=956&SUBCATID=1032&keyform=CAT2#5 Check them out at one of their stores. Cheers Jim

Hi, Jaycar has a few on offer, with a single storey house, you should be able to pull wire on your own. http://www.jayca...

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jimnsal

6 February 2012

Re: Problem with a LandscaperLandscape & Garden Design

Feb 06, 2012 5:20 pm

Office of fair trading is where I'd suggest Keep any receipts you may have received and any costs you've incurred Assuming he's got a License Number, the fair trading can track him down to his reported home address and phone to hopefully find a soltuion that suits both parties. Or they'll take his l...

Office of fair trading is where I'd suggest Keep any receipts you may have received and any costs you've incurred Assumi...

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jimnsal

29 January 2012

Re: Main Bedroom window - Help me chooseBuilding A New House

Jan 29, 2012 3:45 pm

Hey Chris, I agree with the previous post that the bigger the window, the harder it is to fit furniture, consider the type of furniture you'd get to help with your decision. As for which option, my pick is Option 2, I think asymmetric windows are very trendy. How will they open? Outwards? just curio...

Hey Chris, I agree with the previous post that the bigger the window, the harder it is to fit furniture, consider the ty...

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jimnsal

29 January 2012

Re: Air Con HelpBuilding A New House

Jan 29, 2012 3:33 pm

Hi Jimnsal,is your aircon evap?. Hi pattycake4, no, we have reverse cycle from Daikan. I would not know the difference between the 2 types, but we've been very happy with it so far this summer :)

Hi pattycake4, no, we have reverse cycle from Daikan. I would not know the difference between the 2 types, but we've be...

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jimnsal

29 January 2012

Re: Air Con HelpBuilding A New House

Jan 29, 2012 3:10 pm

I can't comment on split system wall mounts, as we got ducted aircon. Our house is double storey, and our package with the build included all the ducting done, that saved me a lot of money and hassle as it made the installation post handover a lot easier. With so many rooms to cool/warm, having so m...

I can't comment on split system wall mounts, as we got ducted aircon. Our house is double storey, and our package with t...

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jimnsal

25 January 2012

Re: Did you get a handover present from builder?Building A New House

Jan 25, 2012 7:31 pm

We were given a choice of either a hamper or a $200 Harvey Norman voucher, we chose the voucher as we had so much shopping to do :) Fowler Homes is my builder

We were given a choice of either a hamper or a $200 Harvey Norman voucher, we chose the voucher as we had so much shoppi...