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kjw7
11 June 2013
Re: Bamboo Flooring or Timber???Building A New House
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Jun 11, 2013 5:56 pm
in your first photo you can see all the joins in your floor are slightly raised, looks like the same issue we have with our bamboo. The joins aren't actually raised at all, it's just the way the light is coming in the stacker doors and reflecting off the floor and each plank in that photo. We haven...
The joins aren't actually raised at all, it's just the way the light is coming in the stacker doors and reflecting off ...
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kjw7
9 June 2013
Re: Bamboo Flooring or Timber???Building A New House
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Jun 09, 2013 3:25 pm
hi kayla, i have chose the embleton uluru too but have only just started building. do you have any photo's you can show me? i'm glad to hear you are happy with the product as i havent had bamboo flooring before. my last build we chose planks. thanks rach Hi sorry I've taken so long...here's a coupl...
Hi sorry I've taken so long...here's a couple of photos that show some of our beautiful bamboo flooring
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kjw7
11 March 2013
Re: Bamboo Flooring or Timber???Building A New House
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Mar 11, 2013 8:50 pm
Just thought I'd share my own personal experience with bamboo flooring. We had Embelton bamboo in the 'Uluru' colour laid in our new home just before we moved into our new home (in Victoria). It has now been six months and while it does seem to have shrunk a tiny bit, it is not enough to be noticeab...
Just thought I'd share my own personal experience with bamboo flooring. We had Embelton bamboo in the 'Uluru' colour lai...
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our families first home--brick action finally!PicturesBuilding A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 9:15 pm
Haha I certainly hope so! It's pretty funny actually, I bet not many builders build houses for the building surveyor that does their permits and inspections. Definitely worked in our favour that's for sure! If you have anymore questions feel free to ask :)
Haha I certainly hope so! It's pretty funny actually, I bet not many builders build houses for the building surveyor tha...
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our families first home--brick action finally!PicturesBuilding A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 9:05 pm
No worries, glad we could help! He comes in pretty handy sometimes :)
No worries, glad we could help! He comes in pretty handy sometimes
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our first Home - Deck has been stained ! *pics*Building A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 9:01 pm
Decking does look amazing but it is hard work and very high maintenance. While I love the look of it, I'm not sure we'd do it again actually. Unless we could afford to pay someone to do it :lol: Concrete can still look really good and it's definitely a bonus that you don't need to restain it every y...
Decking does look amazing but it is hard work and very high maintenance. While I love the look of it, I'm not sure we'd ...
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our families first home--brick action finally!PicturesBuilding A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 8:54 pm
Hope this helps you feel a little better!
Hope this helps you feel a little better!
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our families first home--brick action finally!PicturesBuilding A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 8:53 pm
It can be considered an added protection for dampness, but the likelihood of much water getting through the bricks is fairly slim if they're done correctly, which I'm sure they will be. If any did happen to get in it probably wouldn't be much and wouldn't do any damage as the insulation isn't actual...
It can be considered an added protection for dampness, but the likelihood of much water getting through the bricks is fa...
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our families first home--brick action finally!PicturesBuilding A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 8:37 pm
It would say sizalation in your tender if it was to be included. Do you have a copy of your energy report? If its not in that then your builder is doing it as they should be. Our house was wrapped before bricks but we only have 1.5 batts in our walls and 2.5 in our roof. So the bigger batts you guys...
It would say sizalation in your tender if it was to be included. Do you have a copy of your energy report? If its not in...
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our first Home - DECKING COMPLETE !! *PICS*Building A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 8:31 pm
Aww thanks Spottie! We're pretty in love too, it's amazing the difference a little bit of colour makes! I actually did the second coat today, took ages as I did it all on my own but we're getting there one more coat and it should be complete :) it's hard to get a good photo in the afternoon but I'll...
Aww thanks Spottie! We're pretty in love too, it's amazing the difference a little bit of colour makes! I actually did t...
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our families first home--brick action finally!PicturesBuilding A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 8:27 pm
Spottie, I asked my DP about the wrap stuff (he's a building inspector). It's called sizalation and not all builders use it, although it is becoming the norm now. He says it is a good option to use it however it all comes back to what's on your energy report. They will probably use bigger batts to m...
Spottie, I asked my DP about the wrap stuff (he's a building inspector). It's called sizalation and not all builders use...
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kjw7
20 February 2013
Re: Our families first home--brick action finally!PicturesBuilding A New House
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Feb 20, 2013 7:39 pm
Yay for bricks! That's so exciting!! I like the colour too :) I'm not sure about the lack of mortar on the inside, most houses I've seen have the wrap stuff put around the frame before the bricks so you can't see the bricks from the inside..
Yay for bricks! That's so exciting!! I like the colour too I'm not sure about the lack of mortar on the inside, most hou...
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kjw7
17 February 2013
Re: Our first Home - DECKING COMPLETE !! *PICS*Building A New House
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Feb 17, 2013 8:51 pm
After what seems like forever we finally applied the first coat of stain to our gigantic deck today! We have only just finished putting all the screws in yesterday and then continued on to sand each and everyone of them. It has been a massive effort that's for sure! And staining it is proving to be ...
After what seems like forever we finally applied the first coat of stain to our gigantic deck today! We have only just f...
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kjw7
10 February 2013
Re: Kimmy & Fin's Jackson's View Build - 'Sundance' by HotonBuilding A New House
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Feb 10, 2013 7:44 pm
That's terrible news Kimmy, fingers crossed things work out okay and you can still build your families dream home x
That's terrible news Kimmy, fingers crossed things work out okay and you can still build your families dream home x
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kjw7
5 February 2013
Re: Our first Home - DECKING COMPLETE !! *PICS*Building A New House
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Feb 05, 2013 12:01 pm
I thought your name and everything sounded familiar! I do remember your thread now haha well hopefully it won't be long before you have more to post :) Congrats on the job, how awesome being able to work for them as they build your house! You will definitely be able to keep an eye on things pretty c...
I thought your name and everything sounded familiar! I do remember your thread now haha well hopefully it won't be long ...
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kjw7
5 February 2013
Re: Our first Home - DECKING COMPLETE !! *PICS*Building A New House
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Feb 05, 2013 9:12 am
Hi Kimmy87, thanks for taking the time to read my thread! I think you've chosen well with your builder, we've been through their display home in Drouin, it's beautiful! Fingers crossed those titles come through for you nice and quick. I'm not sure I could handle waiting so long, you must have so muc...
Hi Kimmy87, thanks for taking the time to read my thread! I think you've chosen well with your builder, we've been throu...
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kjw7
31 January 2013
Re: House size vs lot sizeBuilding A New House
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Jan 31, 2013 6:36 pm
Oh sorry I thought you meant the garage side would be 20cms off the boundary but I have now re read and understand you mean the other bedrooms side. I don't think this would be approved, I'm sure you would need to be at least a metre off the boundary
Oh sorry I thought you meant the garage side would be 20cms off the boundary but I have now re read and understand you m...
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kjw7
31 January 2013
Re: House size vs lot sizeBuilding A New House
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Jan 31, 2013 6:31 pm
In Victoria you can build a house anywhere from 0-150mm off the boundary, most go for 150mm as this allows enough room for the gutter and fascia. We did this with our house and basically its our boundary wall, as like you, it is our garage that is on this side. We fenced down this side but just left...
In Victoria you can build a house anywhere from 0-150mm off the boundary, most go for 150mm as this allows enough room f...
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kjw7
25 January 2013
Re: Our families first home--frame up FINALLY :DBuilding A New House
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Jan 25, 2013 8:54 pm
Aww it just keeps on getting more and more exciting hey? I remember when ours went up, I could barely contain my excitement, I was basically jumping up and down, almost in tears! It's such a great feeling to finally get a real sense of the space and you can get a good idea of how it's all going to c...
Aww it just keeps on getting more and more exciting hey? I remember when ours went up, I could barely contain my excitem...
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kjw7
17 January 2013
Re: Our families first home-we have a LOO on site!Building A New House
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Jan 17, 2013 12:02 pm
Haha it's so funny how the tiniest little thing makes us so happy while building! Congrats, looks like things will start happening again for you :)
Haha it's so funny how the tiniest little thing makes us so happy while building! Congrats, looks like things will start...
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