Posts by xzibit • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Please help - which Perth Builder?Building A New House

26 November 2008

Nov 26, 2008 2:22 pm

We built with * and everything went well. I also asked a lot of questions when we started building and found that that there is always someone who doesnt like a particular builder and wouldnt recommend them. From cheap builders right up to expensive builders, it doesnt matter. Ask lots of questions,...

We built with * and everything went well. I also asked a lot of questions when we started building and found that that t...

Solver Paints - Colour ChartGeneral Discussion

8 August 2007

Aug 08, 2007 3:25 pm

I also tried to find a colour chart. If you go to solver they have some available. Apparently they dont have the colour cards for you to take like the other places. They have a pack of them which they lend you but you have to bring it back...

I also tried to find a colour chart. If you go to solver they have some available. Apparently they dont have the colour ...

7 June 2007

Jun 07, 2007 9:56 am

I think I'll leave the door off center and allow for a window to go on the side with the larger wall face...plus some creative garden design. Thanks for the input! :)

I think I'll leave the door off center and allow for a window to go on the side with the larger wall face...plus some cr...

7 June 2007

Jun 07, 2007 9:55 am

I think I'll leave the door off center and allow for a window to go on the side with the larger wall face...plus some creative garden design. Thanks for the input! :)

I think I'll leave the door off center and allow for a window to go on the side with the larger wall face...plus some cr...

Keyless EntrySafer Living

6 June 2007

Jun 06, 2007 6:45 pm

Yeah I think they look great. The door doesnt actually open, just unlocks, like car doors. Keep the remote in the car or on the keyring and with the press of a button the door is locked (or unlocked). Easy. They come in 4 different handle/knob styles and 3 different finishes. Im thinking of getting ...

Yeah I think they look great. The door doesnt actually open, just unlocks, like car doors. Keep the remote in the car or...

Keyless EntrySafer Living

6 June 2007

Jun 06, 2007 6:44 pm

Yeah I think they look great. The door doesnt actually open, just unlocks, like car doors. Keep the remote in the car or...

6 June 2007

Jun 06, 2007 6:00 pm

Thats a possibility. Currently Its just one double door. Would a larger door be too large and take some of the focus away from the other parts of the front of the house?

Thats a possibility. Currently Its just one double door. Would a larger door be too large and take some of the focus awa...

6 June 2007

Jun 06, 2007 5:53 pm

Thats a possibility. Currently Its just one double door. Would a larger door be too large and take some of the focus away from the other parts of the front of the house?

Thats a possibility. Currently Its just one double door. Would a larger door be too large and take some of the focus awa...

6 June 2007

Jun 06, 2007 5:22 pm

Yeah I was thinking of putting some sort of plant or something infront of the larger wall. I was planning on putting as much in there as possible. Im not really keen on getting a shed in the backyard, so I think I'd probably need the 1.5m....but I do think the centered door would look better.

Yeah I was thinking of putting some sort of plant or something infront of the larger wall. I was planning on putting as ...

6 June 2007

Jun 06, 2007 4:08 pm

Hi, I am building a house and have an additonal 1.5m added to the width of the double garage (to accomodate for the back verandah). I now have the option of centering the garage door, or keeping it off center so that I will maintain the additional 1.5m for storage space. I think the addtional storag...

Hi, I am building a house and have an additonal 1.5m added to the width of the double garage (to accomodate for the back...

Keyless EntrySafer Living

6 June 2007

Jun 06, 2007 2:17 pm

Hi, I am building a home and have been interested in the Lockwood Nexion Keyless Entry Lockset for the front door handle. It uses the same technolgy as automotive keyless entry, just push the button and the door unlocks...and it still has a keyhole if the battery dies. Does anyone have any experienc...

Hi, I am building a home and have been interested in the Lockwood Nexion Keyless Entry Lockset for the front door handle...

Single or Triple Phase PowerBuilding A New House

26 April 2007

Apr 26, 2007 6:38 pm

I just talked to synergy and they said it will cost $240 to get a new three phase connection. It would be $540 if I was upgrading an exisiting single phase to three phase connection. I think I'll go with three phase for possible future needs.

I just talked to synergy and they said it will cost $240 to get a new three phase connection. It would be $540 if I was ...

Single or Triple Phase PowerBuilding A New House

26 April 2007

Apr 26, 2007 3:57 pm

I think they said it was about another $300 or so??? Somewhere around that mark...

Single or Triple Phase PowerBuilding A New House

26 April 2007

Apr 26, 2007 12:54 pm

Hi, I am about to start building a house in Perth, and I needed to set up a new electrical account. While setting up the account I was asked if I wanted the normal single phase or did I want to pay extra to set up a triple phase? (not sure if my terminology is correct there). Apparently the later is...

Hi, I am about to start building a house in Perth, and I needed to set up a new electrical account. While setting up the...

Glass Splashback in a Laundry?Laundry

19 February 2007

Feb 19, 2007 4:07 pm

Hi, We are also building with * and getting splashbacks in the laundry and kitchen. I'm looking forward to not having to clean the grout between the tiles :) Most, if not all the * Display Homes around the place have glass splashbacks in the laundry.

Hi, We are also building with * and getting splashbacks in the laundry and kitchen. I'm looking forward to not having to...

Pros and Cons of Bamboo FlooringFlooring & Floor Covering

19 February 2007

Feb 19, 2007 2:47 pm

Hi, I am building a new house and am thinking of putting bamboo flooring in. Can anyone provide any information regarding the pros and cons, its comparison to other hardwood flooring like tassie oak, karri, etc? I like both forms of flooring... Thanks...

Hi, I am building a new house and am thinking of putting bamboo flooring in. Can anyone provide any information regardin...

6 February 2007

Feb 06, 2007 10:24 am

As I go throught the building process I will post some data up on the your site about the experience...So far it has been pretty good. Got the pre-start pack the other day. Standard range for door handles and taps is very limited, so we'll have to add that to the list... Does anyone know if this is ...

As I go throught the building process I will post some data up on the your site about the experience...So far it has bee...

5 February 2007

Feb 05, 2007 9:44 am

Hey there, Thanks for the info, I have heard of some mixed results with Content, in terms of delays like that, but I think that seems to be something that is not uncommon when using other builders also... Thanks for the heads up to check out "The Sanctuary Estate" in Aubin Grove. I will definately f...

Hey there, Thanks for the info, I have heard of some mixed results with Content, in terms of delays like that, but I thi...

31 January 2007

Jan 31, 2007 3:01 pm

Thanks again for all your help! Now I'm even more excited to build this home... Good luck building your home aswell :D

Thanks again for all your help! Now I'm even more excited to build this home... Good luck building your home aswell

31 January 2007