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5 November 2018

Re: Shale Grey vs SurfmistGeneral Discussion

Nov 05, 2018 5:30 am

basalt roof and gutters. Surfmist fascia, garage door. Monument windows. They are austral bricks from the industrial range. We used the dark brick (Char) for the main section and the light brick (Steel) as a feature around garage, pillars and end room. I think they may only be available in Victoria ...

basalt roof and gutters. Surfmist fascia, garage door. Monument windows. They are austral bricks from the industrial ran...

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rocketship

29 April 2017

Re: Shale Grey vs SurfmistGeneral Discussion

Apr 29, 2017 8:43 am

You have possibly already made your decision but hope this helps. We chose basalt roof and gutters. Surfmist fascia, garage door and render. Monument windows. https://i2.au.reastatic.net/800x600-resize,extend,r=33,g=40,b=46/9a0582cd9f13671ff4912d3bfee81c8bb9c6dc7d43b6232f6366a46f8c084359/image5.jpg

You have possibly already made your decision but hope this helps. We chose basalt roof and gutters. Surfmist fascia, gar...

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rocketship

8 April 2016

Re: House built 30cm to the rightBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 08, 2016 9:11 pm

Agree with qubtel. Be really careful to agree just because they are being nice. Of course they are playing nice, they don't want you to force a rebuild. Also, why are you even discussing a reduction in final payment? Surely that is only 10% of the total build cost. I don't know the cost of your buil...

Agree with qubtel. Be really careful to agree just because they are being nice. Of course they are playing nice, they do...

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rocketship

6 April 2016

Re: House built 30cm to the rightBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 06, 2016 11:02 am

How did your meeting go?

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rocketship

4 April 2016

Re: House built 30cm to the rightBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 04, 2016 10:21 pm

Hi Kei, I don't have any advice for you, sorry, but I wanted to say how sorry I am to read this thread. What a nightmare for you when you are so close. How is everything going? Any further progress? The builders should be doing everything they can to come to a fair arrangement with you. They have st...

Hi Kei, I don't have any advice for you, sorry, but I wanted to say how sorry I am to read this thread. What a nightmare...

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rocketship

4 April 2016

Re: freestanding vs underbench ovenKitchen Appliances

Apr 04, 2016 10:15 pm

I prefer a built in oven. We have a 900mm at bench height. I like it. In another build we are currently doing we have gone for 2 600mm in a tower above each other. I personally don't like that look of the freestanding as much (only my opinion), it means that the bench stops and there is a small gap ...

I prefer a built in oven. We have a 900mm at bench height. I like it. In another build we are currently doing we have go...

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rocketship

4 April 2016

Re: Sliding door or window in master bedroomWindows & Doors

Apr 04, 2016 10:07 pm

I would have the opening end closest to the ensuite end. That way, you don't have to walk around the bed to get out the door.

I would have the opening end closest to the ensuite end. That way, you don't have to walk around the bed to get out the ...

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rocketship

30 March 2016

Re: Timber Flooring - MelbourneBuilding A New House

Mar 30, 2016 8:06 am

Not quite Melbourne but Kemellies is in Geelong.

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rocketship

30 March 2016

Re: North facing block: Masterbed upstairs in rear or front?Building A New House

Mar 30, 2016 8:01 am

Are you having eaves? Are you double glazing? What type of window covering will you have? A north facing bedroom will get the winter sun and if you have eaves you should block a fair amount of the high summer sun. A west window will get all the hot afternoon sun. A south facing bedroom can be cold i...

Are you having eaves? Are you double glazing? What type of window covering will you have? A north facing bedroom will ge...

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rocketship

30 March 2016

Re: Fireplace - where oh where shall you go?General Discussion

Mar 30, 2016 7:48 am

What did you decide to do?

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rocketship

30 March 2016

Re: Urgent help for kitchen coloursKitchen Corner

Mar 30, 2016 7:46 am

I like it, I would keep the black splashback or go for a smokey mirror look (or this may even be something you could decide once the kitchen is in?) but I would change the pendants to white (I know you probably haven't decided on your exact pendants yet). I personally don't like kitchens that have s...

I like it, I would keep the black splashback or go for a smokey mirror look (or this may even be something you could dec...

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rocketship

26 March 2016

Re: Advice on pool size and placement pleaseBuilding A New House

Mar 26, 2016 4:16 pm

With the easement being there, it looks like it will be pretty tight. In my opinion, teenagers mean the pool needs to be bigger rather than smaller. You should take your plan to some local pool companies for their opinion. They will tell you what will work the best for your site. Good luck, a pool c...

With the easement being there, it looks like it will be pretty tight. In my opinion, teenagers mean the pool needs to be...

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rocketship

21 March 2016

Re: Keys During BuildBuilding A New House

Mar 21, 2016 5:12 pm

I think you will struggle to get keys but, like aloenyx said, you could negotiate times to be there when tradies are there so you can still keep an eye on things.

I think you will struggle to get keys but, like aloenyx said, you could negotiate times to be there when tradies are the...

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rocketship

21 March 2016

Re: Garage internal door placement helpBuilding A New House

Mar 21, 2016 5:01 pm

What is the overall size of your garage? Just thinking about how much room you will have around your cars? I would be going into the corner or offset like the other side if you want storage all the way across. Going around the car and entering the house right about where the side mirror is on your c...

What is the overall size of your garage? Just thinking about how much room you will have around your cars? I would be go...

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rocketship

20 March 2016

Re: My island bench width??Kitchen Corner

Mar 20, 2016 9:29 am

You have plenty of space around your island, for me, I would increase the width and length (as much as you can afford). You will never regret a bigger island. It absolutely doesn't matter if it lines up with the fridge cavity. If it was my home, I would increase it to 3000x1200. Seems like you have ...

You have plenty of space around your island, for me, I would increase the width and length (as much as you can afford). ...

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rocketship

13 March 2016

Re: Urgent help for kitchen coloursKitchen Corner

Mar 13, 2016 9:54 pm

I think the pattern is subtle enough that they would go together ok but personally, I think all white OR black and white cupboards would look better. Let the calacatta Nuvo shine as the feature. You don't want it competing with the cupboards.

I think the pattern is subtle enough that they would go together ok but personally, I think all white OR black and white...

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rocketship

28 February 2016

Re: Fireplace - where oh where shall you go?General Discussion

Feb 28, 2016 5:56 pm

For me, I think somewhere in between is your answer. Do a space for a TV unit in the corner and then the fire next to it. I don't think it needs to be centred to the room when the room is open and essentially there is no wall between sitting and dining. The TV/fire should be in the living space and ...

For me, I think somewhere in between is your answer. Do a space for a TV unit in the corner and then the fire next to it...

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rocketship

5 May 2013

Re: bar stool colour??Kitchen Corner

May 05, 2013 8:23 pm

Hi hachy, We have a mainly white kitchen with a set of black upright and overhead cupboards. We went with white bar stools because it blended rather than stuck out. Black would've matched or grey in your case but in the end we decided that we wanted the kitchen itself to be the feature rather than t...

Hi hachy, We have a mainly white kitchen with a set of black upright and overhead cupboards. We went with white bar stoo...

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rocketship

5 May 2013

Re: Rocketship's build...Owner Builder Forum

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May 05, 2013 8:18 pm

Your house is stunning Thanks LeanneR - you might not say that if you saw it at the moment - kids toys everywhere, washing everywhere, dishes from dinner still on the bench!!!! :shock: She can have Janet's room :lol: :lol: :lol: Wouldn't dream of giving your bedroom to anyone kiwi - including my ow...

Thanks LeanneR - you might not say that if you saw it at the moment - kids toys everywhere, washing everywhere, dishes ...

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rocketship

4 May 2013

Re: Rocketship's build...Owner Builder Forum

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May 04, 2013 7:57 am

A baby? A girl? Woohoooooooo...... ::lol:: I have been in complete shock since finding out we were having a girl. I was so sure it was another boy. I'm glad I found out because it has taken a while to get my head around the idea. What exciting news!!!! A baby girl :) and the dug out trampoline soun...

I have been in complete shock since finding out we were having a girl. I was so sure it was another boy. I'm glad I fou...