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Marto54

9 April 2014

Re: Bryan & Peterson build in VictoriaBuilding A New House

Apr 09, 2014 10:07 pm

We meet our SS on Friday (building with Simonds in The Range estate in Croydon) and we're not really sure what to expect in regards to being able to visit and look around the site Not sure what to expect? I've just taken handover of my Simonds Home (Stanten), my 3rd build. My advice, please, PLEASE...

Not sure what to expect? I've just taken handover of my Simonds Home (Stanten), my 3rd build. My advice, please, PLEASE...

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Marto54

12 February 2014

Re: Tassie Oak floors - Matte or Satin finish?Flooring & Floor Covering

Feb 12, 2014 1:02 pm

The lighter timbers generally look better with a satin or matt finish. Personally, I wouldn't get high gloss on any floor though, just my preference. I think it takes away from the beauty of the timber from a distance. It's not particularly 'fashionable' at the moment either, and much harder to keep...

The lighter timbers generally look better with a satin or matt finish. Personally, I wouldn't get high gloss on any floo...

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Marto54

10 November 2013

Re: Metricon or Simonds WodongaBuilding A New House

Nov 10, 2013 5:41 pm

Bottom line is this, everyone has good and bad experiences with all builders. There are a wealth of variables involved from start to finish, therefore many opportunities for things to go wrong. After just going through my third build, with three different builders, I'd stress the importance of getti...

Bottom line is this, everyone has good and bad experiences with all builders. There are a wealth of variables involved f...

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Marto54

9 November 2013

Re: PLEASE USE AN INDEPENDENT BUILDING INSPECTOR!Building A New House

Nov 09, 2013 4:01 pm

So what did simonds do to rectify it? was the final funds on hold until this is resolved? It's early stages but I can assure you that Simonds are going to fix every last item to my liking. They simply MUST or I will go to consumer affairs (BACV). They know I'm playing hard ball now, I'd be surprise...

It's early stages but I can assure you that Simonds are going to fix every last item to my liking. They simply MUST or ...

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Marto54

9 November 2013

PLEASE USE AN INDEPENDENT BUILDING INSPECTOR!Building A New House

Nov 09, 2013 7:02 am

I'm building with Simonds, and while I had minor issues with my site supervisor and his boss early, the structural part of the build was fine. As I do with my builds, I brought an independent inspector in for first walkthrough (pre handover). I really never had a good chance or cared to go over the ...

I'm building with Simonds, and while I had minor issues with my site supervisor and his boss early, the structural part ...

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Marto54

17 July 2013

Oak Engineered FlooringFlooring & Floor Covering

Jul 17, 2013 1:50 pm

I'm in the market for flooring (currently building Simonds - Stanten) and have noticed more and more engineered Oak flooring on the market, I like it. I was looking at blackbutt, but the lighter Oak floors look fantastic from what I've seen in pics and TV. Light and contemporary with nice feature. P...

I'm in the market for flooring (currently building Simonds - Stanten) and have noticed more and more engineered Oak floo...

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Marto54

1 July 2013

Re: Simmonds Villa Modena Build ( NEW **video/gallery pics**Building A New House

Jul 01, 2013 10:04 pm

Sounds good. I actually almost settled on a dark timber or bamboo myself, but have since changed my mind. I'm on the coast and want more of a beach type feel, plus the cleaning bothers me. I have friends who have a dark bamboo floor, which never looks really clean unless its been swept within a coup...

Sounds good. I actually almost settled on a dark timber or bamboo myself, but have since changed my mind. I'm on the coa...

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Marto54

1 July 2013

Re: Simmonds Villa Modena Build ( NEW **video/gallery pics**Building A New House

Jul 01, 2013 7:58 pm

What type of flooring(ebony) are you going for?

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Marto54

28 June 2013

Re: Our Simmonds Build in Ballarat (PICS )Building A New House

Jun 28, 2013 3:55 pm

Wow that's a large house. I'm also building a 2 storey Simonds (Stanten) and went with the Novelle facade. I'm about a week off plastering and everything has been good so far. My 3rd build, first time with Simonds. Good luck with it!

Wow that's a large house. I'm also building a 2 storey Simonds (Stanten) and went with the Novelle facade. I'm about a w...

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Marto54

28 May 2013

Re: Building the Marriott with Simonds in Wantirna South VICBuilding A New House

May 28, 2013 8:07 pm

Master bed looks huge. Same for the open plan area. Big place with 3 bathrooms... (enjoy the cleaning).... apart from that it looks great. I'm building a Simonds Stanten, which is nearly 34sq, initially ill be living in it by myself. A house gets dirty primarily from people making it dirty. A house...

I'm building a Simonds Stanten, which is nearly 34sq, initially ill be living in it by myself. A house gets dirty prima...

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Marto54

19 May 2013

Re: our simonds build @ seafordBuilding A New House

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May 19, 2013 6:05 pm

Why do you find landscaping so difficult? Do you mean you're doing it yourselves as opposed to Simonds building the house?

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Marto54

15 May 2013

Re: our simonds build @ seafordBuilding A New House

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May 15, 2013 9:10 pm

We need to look into solar. We don't know much about it. Once you have it installed does that mean you are unlikely to pay for electricity again? And other than the initial cost, is it free to run etc? A lot of people only factor the purchase cost of solar equipment into their potential savings, ye...

A lot of people only factor the purchase cost of solar equipment into their potential savings, yet most borrow the mone...

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Marto54

8 May 2013

Re: Wet weather and building progressBuilding A New House

May 08, 2013 8:49 pm

I'd imagine that all things considered, it's quicker building though winter than summer. Much of the country gets more rain in summer anyway or at least a similar amount, plus December & Jan holidays can hold things up. Rain will hold the build up, sometimes 1 rain day may hold tradesman back mu...

I'd imagine that all things considered, it's quicker building though winter than summer. Much of the country gets more r...

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Marto54

27 April 2013

Re: Building the Turin with Simonds at Ambrosia EstateBuilding A New House

Apr 27, 2013 3:25 pm

Thanks for explaining the sarking, Hanna. I want a dark brick, and yes, I've been getting the feeling that maybe it's rather ordinary at the moment. (Questioning all my preferences right now--guess that's usually once the selections appointment has been made.) Must be wonderful to see the mortar dr...

Dark brick is the 'in' contemporary look at the moment, hence the reason they're all in the higher categories I'm think...

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Marto54

27 April 2013

Re: our simonds build @ seafordBuilding A New House

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Apr 27, 2013 3:21 pm

Wow! at the amount of downlights...

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Marto54

27 April 2013

Re: Post your experience building with Simonds homeBuilding A New House

Apr 27, 2013 3:18 pm

All volume builders are pretty much the same, just follow a simple formula and you can't lose. Be a hard arse throughout the process. ALWAYS get an independent building inspector through 2-3 times throughout the build. This is simply a no brainer and something you must do . It doesn't just help you ...

All volume builders are pretty much the same, just follow a simple formula and you can't lose. Be a hard arse throughout...

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Marto54

3 April 2013

Re: Help on glass splashback colourInterior Decorating Lounge

Apr 03, 2013 7:40 pm

Overheads are very easy to change... New doors, done. I am a fan of the metallic splashbacks too.

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Marto54

3 April 2013

Re: Colour advice for kitchen!Interior Decorating Lounge

Apr 03, 2013 6:40 pm

Personally I wouldn't be going all white with the kitchen, not with a glossy blackbutt floor. All-white kitchens look fantastic with a darker timber or bamboo floor. In your case I'd probably run overheads the whole way across in a darker colour or nice textured laminate, perhaps a feature pantry do...

Personally I wouldn't be going all white with the kitchen, not with a glossy blackbutt floor. All-white kitchens look fa...

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Marto54

3 April 2013

Re: Help on glass splashback colourInterior Decorating Lounge

Apr 03, 2013 6:29 pm

For those of us who like to remain fashion conscious, loud or feature coloured splashbacks are no longer the 'in' thing. Trends seem to be a more muted kitchen palette, lifted by feature overheads or bulky pendant lighting etc. If it was me, I'd go neutral with the splashback at the moment. Preferab...

For those of us who like to remain fashion conscious, loud or feature coloured splashbacks are no longer the 'in' thing....

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Marto54

26 March 2013

Re: Carlisle-will they provide timber/bamboo floors?Flooring & Floor Covering

Mar 26, 2013 7:07 pm

Sounds good meowsy. I've seen many ARC floors, all of which looked fantastic. It's a great product that will give great results if installed properly. I've not seen a lime washed floor done in person but I'd like to. I'm going for Autumn myself. Saw a floor in Australiana just recently, looked great!

Sounds good meowsy. I've seen many ARC floors, all of which looked fantastic. It's a great product that will give great ...