Posts by Angeltherapy • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Looking forward to build with Granvue HomesBuilding A New House

4 March 2014

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Mar 04, 2014 3:58 pm

I agree with myH1. No builder is 100% perfect. Its part of the trade. It is all a learning experience. again hang in there, let time take its course. Dont loose sight of the big picture. After all we are human. Experiencing Some stress and frustration is normal. Well at least I think it is. Sometime...

I agree with myH1. No builder is 100% perfect. Its part of the trade. It is all a learning experience. again hang in the...

Re: Looking forward to build with Granvue HomesBuilding A New House

3 March 2014

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Mar 03, 2014 10:05 pm

We had our handover in Dec. I hope the boat isn't too crowded av31. Maybe thats part of the problem overcrowding. Took on too many passengers too fast. Look on the bright side Every journey has to come to and end some day. It is unfortunate that something that should be exciting has been stressfull....

We had our handover in Dec. I hope the boat isn't too crowded av31. Maybe thats part of the problem overcrowding. Took o...

Re: Armstrong Mt Duneed -- Owners forumGeneral Discussion

20 February 2014

Feb 20, 2014 11:05 am

Hi. We just put our holding deposit for a lot in stage 10. November expected titles. They are ahead of schedule so could be earlier than expected. We are looking at building a single story investment with Long Island Homes. We previously built with them and had a wonderfull experience. We also have ...

Hi. We just put our holding deposit for a lot in stage 10. November expected titles. They are ahead of schedule so could...

13 December 2013

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Dec 13, 2013 5:56 am

Sorry to crash! Angeltherapy just wondering what colour your main render is? Love your dark exterior feature walls. Hi EmyN We used paperbark full strength on the back and paperbark half for the front near the feature tiles.

Hi EmyN We used paperbark full strength on the back and paperbark half for the front near the feature tiles.

13 December 2013

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Dec 13, 2013 5:53 am

we had coloured concrete included in our contract not aggrigate. . We made the change later. The ratio should be specified on your colour selection document that is part of the contract. Just email the appropriate person to make the request that the ratio for the chosen aggrigate is what you want. ...

When you say you extended it, did you extend it to the letterbox? Btw, are you in your home now!? Hi got the keys yeste...

Re: Should I haggle with my builder??Building A New House

6 December 2013

Dec 06, 2013 10:59 pm

I agree with Mark. Once you hand your deposit its a lot harder to haggle. As above builders from my understanding have at least 3 price points for each item. There is still room to haggle. Ask ask ask. Do price comparisons. There is posts here that reveal what builders charge for a specific variatio...

I agree with Mark. Once you hand your deposit its a lot harder to haggle. As above builders from my understanding have a...

Re: Looking forward to build with Granvue HomesBuilding A New House

5 December 2013

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Dec 05, 2013 8:24 pm

Lol just as well we aren't neighbours yet. My attempt would have made you run. But thanks for listening. Hehe. Hot chocolate soon .... Yyyaaayyyyy.

Lol just as well we aren't neighbours yet. My attempt would have made you run. But thanks for listening. Hehe. Hot choco...

Re: MY New build with Granvue Homes time lines so far.Building A New House

5 December 2013

Dec 05, 2013 8:05 pm

They have something similar, but not exactly like the one you have. I checked Bunnings and yep, they sell a 2040 x 1200 for $629. Corinthian has a couple of new choices: http://www.corinthian.com.au/Products/Doors/Entry/Windsor-External-Range/Windsor-WIN-3VBG , which perhaps just became available. ...

I checked out the Corinthian site they have one similar to ours in the infinity series. http://www.corinthian.com.au/Pr...

HandoverBuilding A New House

5 December 2013

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Dec 05, 2013 6:53 pm

Hi guys . Hand over date 12 December Sorry M2M but I just have to sing lol as the words reflect my building journey so I'm singing it from the heart .. Lol. And now, the end is here And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a lif...

Hi guys . Hand over date 12 December Sorry M2M but I just have to sing lol as the words reflect my building journey so I...

Re posted handoverBuilding A New House

5 December 2013

Dec 05, 2013 6:11 pm

Re posted in looking forward to build with Granvue homes.

4 December 2013

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Dec 04, 2013 7:54 pm

we had coloured concrete included in our contract not aggrigate. . We made the change later. The ratio should be specifi...

Re: MY New build with Granvue Homes time lines so far.Building A New House

4 December 2013

Dec 04, 2013 7:41 pm

hey just saw your pics - you changed your door colour! i think i like it :) it's different! i'm a bit sick of seeing the same stained timber doors. well done Thank. I like the colour too im glad it blends just as i antisipated it should. Lol im sooo clueless when it comes to colours.hehe They took ...

Thank. I like the colour too im glad it blends just as i antisipated it should. Lol im sooo clueless when it comes to c...

3 December 2013

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Dec 03, 2013 8:22 pm

Nice choices. Yep had the same saga. lol I really liked the fist one, but way over budget. The option to be able to change the ratio was great. Take a sample of your render colours in and they can advise what ratio would suit. If you want it that light just do the ratio 10 black and 90 white. That w...

Nice choices. Yep had the same saga. lol I really liked the fist one, but way over budget. The option to be able to chan...

3 December 2013

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Dec 03, 2013 6:26 pm

Wow wow wow. Awsome choices. Love the sinks. Sure am looking forward to your build. It is going to look amazing. Also one more thing Angel, did you upgrade your mortar colour? no its natural mortar we didnt upgrade it. We hardly did any upgrades. You shouldnt have an issue with valuation on constru...

Also one more thing Angel, did you upgrade your mortar colour? no its natural mortar we didnt upgrade it. We hardly did...

Re: Looking forward to build with Granvue HomesBuilding A New House

3 December 2013

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Dec 03, 2013 5:47 pm

That would be nice! So thought to keep a tab on what we're all building, the small but growing list is as follows: Sarah Johnson - Opal 22 - Willandra Scott_Kath - Opal 22 - Willandra Angeltherapy - Ruby 29 - Atherstone oli2013 - Garnet 25 - Atherstone Angela Robinson - Topaz 32 - Atherstone MyH1Lo...

We signed tender last week what stage is everyone else at? Completion 21/11/2013 ..lol.. no hand over date yet

Re: MY New build with Granvue Homes time lines so far.Building A New House

3 December 2013

Dec 03, 2013 5:07 pm

Hume Xs45 2040x1020. It's not Corinthian is it? no it's not ..ours is by Hume. Apparently Corinthian do not make it in the vertical glass panel. Not sure 100% though. I cant say it's a fact.lol.Sorry. I know for a fact tho that Bunnings do sell the Hume door in th...

It's not Corinthian is it? Sent from my iPhone using Link no it's not ..ours is by Hume. Apparently Corinthian do not m...

Re: MY New build with Granvue Homes time lines so far.Building A New House

3 December 2013

Dec 03, 2013 2:58 pm

Hume Xs45 2040x1020.

Re: white white and white can't decideFinishing Touch

1 December 2013

Dec 01, 2013 6:44 pm

I have beige royal quater with natural white doors skirts and archs. Had the same issue trying to pick. Changed my mind at least 3 times.Very happy with the outcome. Good luck choosing it deffinately is a difficult decision. I agree the natural white is a bit lighter once painted on.

I have beige royal quater with natural white doors skirts and archs. Had the same issue trying to pick. Changed my mind ...

1 December 2013

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Dec 01, 2013 3:57 pm

The ratio can differ generally the St Albans mix is made up of black pebbles and white with natural mortar not coloured as the base. The ratio is what colour stones you want more or less we did 70 white and 30 black pebbles. Hope that helps.

The ratio can differ generally the St Albans mix is made up of black pebbles and white with natural mortar not coloured ...

1 December 2013