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redbaron

3 October 2014

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Oct 03, 2014 8:50 pm

Well after a few stressful days regarding our slab, I went with my Dad to meet with our SS, as there were a few issues that needed attention that we were both quite concerned about. I'm now confident these are being dealt with and I'm happy with the outcome. In all of this time, pretty much our who...

Congrats Guys. You definitely are on your way up now. Its so exciting to see the frames go up. Mine may take a little l...

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redbaron

22 August 2014

Re: new lawn prep perthLandscape & Garden Design

Aug 22, 2014 9:44 am

Starting on my prep work as per Fu Manchu's Guide to Soil Prep & Laying Turf how much soil do i need to remove before starting. i am now about 60mm below the top of paving hight. also is soil prep the same for lawns and garden beds? thanks You need a soil depth of 100mm to 150mm for a nice turf...

You need a soil depth of 100mm to 150mm for a nice turf lawn, so that gives you about another 40mm+ to get rid of. Lawn...

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redbaron

22 August 2014

Re: Growing blueberries in containersLandscape & Garden Design

Aug 22, 2014 7:34 am

This is a good thread. I am going to buy some low-chill blueberries to grow in pots here in Brisbane. I will use pots so I can easier manage the soil and keep it acidic. Tips on what to use in the soil would be most welcome. Nitrogen is the main Fertilizer that Blueberries need before fruiting, but...

Nitrogen is the main Fertilizer that Blueberries need before fruiting, but use it sparingly as too much will result in ...

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redbaron

22 August 2014

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Aug 22, 2014 7:21 am

Hi all Just joined so not sure if I am posting in the right spot. We are in the middle of building MJH Cordova and want to find out what floor tiles are in the Twin Waters Monte Carlo Display Home in Nowra in the main living areas (a really nice light cream porcelain). MJH are being pretty cagey an...

Just take some nice photos with your Camera, and then show them to your local Tile Retailers, they should be able to ea...

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redbaron

20 August 2014

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Aug 20, 2014 3:08 pm

Just take some nice photos with your Camera, and then show them to your local Tile Retailers, they should be able to ea...

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redbaron

11 August 2014

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Aug 11, 2014 9:55 am

Hi Just wondering how you go about fencing if your neighbor isn't actually building and is just sitting on the block for a while to make a profit basically. Can you still request they go halves in the fencing? Are they required to and how would you go about getting their details. The owner must pay...

The owner must pay 50 per cent of the cost of a 'basic fence' whether they plan to build or not. You can get their cont...

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redbaron

4 August 2014

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Aug 04, 2014 2:54 pm

kcruisin77 , the best thing to do to get a handle on time lines is to check out the Blogs of people well along in the building process. That will give you an indication of what to expect. Our Slab went down 5 months after paying the initial $3k deposit, but a lot also depends on your local Council.

kcruisin77 , the best thing to do to get a handle on time lines is to check out the Blogs of people well along in the bu...

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redbaron

20 May 2014

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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May 20, 2014 9:50 am

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has had a variation for excavation and found that the actual amount of soil removed has tripled. We have just started construction and were told there would be 55 ton of dirt to be excavated, however the exavator who removed the dirt has sent us a bill for 150ton. T...

Ours came in about 50% more soil removed than expected. The MDJ excavator wanted 300% more dollars than a haulage compa...

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redbaron

24 February 2014

Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new threadBuilding A New House

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Feb 24, 2014 3:58 am

Hey All, new poster to the forum, wife and i will be building the milano 15m with study late this year (providing land is ready...) Just a note on the broadband/wifi thing.............. Josh. Nicely explained Josh. Knowing the basics of Home Networking is a 'must' when doing the Electrical appointm...

Nicely explained Josh. Knowing the basics of Home Networking is a 'must' when doing the Electrical appointment.

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redbaron

8 September 2009

Re: Calculate the price of a deck - Mother of all posting!!Outdoor Living

Sep 08, 2009 5:29 am

I found the following information at another Forum, so now I am really confused ::: Is the 300mm to the bottom of the Decking a Recommendation or a Legal Requirement? Thanks to the Experts for any guidance that they can give so that I can sleep a bit sounder at night. Quote: Originally Posted by Spi...

I found the following information at another Forum, so now I am really confused Is the 300mm to the bottom of the Deckin...

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redbaron

7 September 2009

Re: Natural Gas outlets - cloning, wood fire placesBuilding A New House

Sep 07, 2009 7:56 am

Would it be as simple as making a hole and adding a t-junction? I can't see why not, as long as it is done by a qualified Gas Fitter. Slow combustion Heaters must be located a certain distance away from internal walls, so I don't think that a gas line in the wall would be a problem, but again that ...

Would it be as simple as making a hole and adding a t-junction? I can't see why not, as long as it is done by a qualifie...

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redbaron

6 September 2009

Re: Calculate the price of a deck - Mother of all posting!!Outdoor Living

Sep 06, 2009 4:48 am

OK, thanks for the information. I should have 225mm from ground level to the bottom of my Decking (Stringybark Hardwood), and there will be no pooled water as there are a series of gravel filled trenches under the Deck to carry away any rain water. Is the 300mm a legal requirement or just a recommen...

OK, thanks for the information. I should have 225mm from ground level to the bottom of my Decking (Stringybark Hardwood)...

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redbaron

5 September 2009

Re: Decking - do I need building permit??Outdoor Living

Sep 05, 2009 5:27 am

Definitely a phone call to your local Council, I have found that different Councils have different rules when it comes to Decks, Fences, Sheds,etc.

Definitely a phone call to your local Council, I have found that different Councils have different rules when it comes t...

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redbaron

5 September 2009

Re: Calculate the price of a deck - Mother of all posting!!Outdoor Living

Sep 05, 2009 5:22 am

I'm a bit confused by the "Decks under the building code must be a minimum of 300mm above the ground" comment. My Draughtsman did a Ground Level Deck/Pergola Plan where the Bearers sit just 25mm above the ground! The Bearers are 100mm x 100mm Galvanised steel, and the Joists are 100mm x 50...

I'm a bit confused by the Decks under the building code must be a minimum of 300mm above the ground comment. My Draughts...

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redbaron

18 June 2007

is this normal??Building A New House

Jun 18, 2007 2:58 pm

Wow! What your Builder did in one week has taken my Builder over 3 months! And mine still hasn't finished the roof or even looked at the plumbing. I would estimate that my Builder is only on site for an average of 2 days per week (some weeks 5 days, other times not seen for a couple of weeks), so a ...

Wow! What your Builder did in one week has taken my Builder over 3 months! And mine still hasn't finished the roof or ev...

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redbaron

2 May 2007

Basix Issues - Advice neededBuilding A New House

May 02, 2007 6:44 am

Is there anything to stop a Home Owner installing an Air Conditioner after the House is occupied, or are there BASIX Police patrolling the streets? Isn't BASIX only relevant at the 'design stage' of construction?

Is there anything to stop a Home Owner installing an Air Conditioner after the House is occupied, or are there BASIX Pol...

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redbaron

20 April 2007

Slab curingGeneral Discussion

Apr 20, 2007 6:12 am

Thanks for the info Terry1. Rod1949 I can see why your neighbour is upset, nobody wants a cracked Slab. My Slab is now a week old and only has a few 'hairline cracks' which is of no concern, my main worry is the fact that my Slab is only about 40% the strength of a fully cured Slab. Not much that I ...

Thanks for the info Terry1. Rod1949 I can see why your neighbour is upset, nobody wants a cracked Slab. My Slab is now a...

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redbaron

18 April 2007

Slab curingGeneral Discussion

Apr 18, 2007 4:28 pm

Regarding curing of slabs,some go to a fair bit of trouble here and some don't worry all that much.And the results seem to be the same Interesting observation Terry1, is it just the odd Concreter who doesn't bother 'curing' a new Slab, or is this an Industry wide problem? My Slab is on a 'cut and f...

Interesting observation Terry1, is it just the odd Concreter who doesn't bother 'curing' a new Slab, or is this an Indu...

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redbaron

16 April 2007

Slab curingGeneral Discussion

Apr 16, 2007 6:14 am

Water curing is carried our by supplying water to the surface of concrete in a way which ensures that it is kept continuously moist. The water used for this purpose should not be more than about 5°C cooler than the concrete surface. Spraying warm concrete with cold water may give rise to ‘thermal sh...

Water curing is carried our by supplying water to the surface of concrete in a way which ensures that it is kept continu...

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redbaron

10 April 2007

Average build times by stateGeneral Discussion

Apr 10, 2007 5:53 am

So far- For plans to be approved by Council - 13 weeks From Council approval to Slab - 4 weeks NSW Single Storey