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Planet Sun

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Planet Sun

10 August 2020

Re: Things you forget - summary page 32Building A New House

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Aug 10, 2020 6:04 pm

Consider the water quality on your area. If you intend on having a water filtration system installed down the track (They can be pricey) have the builder run the incoming water mains in a loop down through the garage and back up again before it hits its first outlet. This makes it simpler and cheape...

Consider the water quality on your area. If you intend on having a water filtration system installed down the track (The...

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Planet Sun

16 July 2020

Re: Floor Plan SymbolsGeneral Discussion

Jul 16, 2020 11:07 am

We moved in last November...... :)

We moved in last November......

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Planet Sun

15 July 2020

Re: Floor Plan SymbolsGeneral Discussion

Jul 15, 2020 11:38 pm

Hmmmmm, well that’s an issue then. It’s not there...

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Planet Sun

14 July 2020

Floor Plan SymbolsGeneral Discussion

Jul 14, 2020 9:50 pm

Is anyone able to advise what the below symbol is supposed to be? It’s not an extractor fan as they are annotated differently on the plan. This one appease on Both the electrical and normal working drawings. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/70116_1594727388.jpeg

Is anyone able to advise what the below symbol is supposed to be? It’s not an extractor fan as they are annotated differ...

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Planet Sun

16 February 2020

Re: Custom design, tender to small buildersBuilding A New House

Feb 16, 2020 12:52 am

We went through this process in Perth, moved into our new home in November. The broker/designer drew the house we wanted (basically our design), we then specified everything, tapware, toilets, bench tops, cabinets, roof tiles, render, everything. That went out to tender to 13 builders. 6 quoted, (si...

We went through this process in Perth, moved into our new home in November. The broker/designer drew the house we wanted...

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Planet Sun

2 October 2019

Re: Tiger tailsGeneral Discussion

Oct 02, 2019 7:11 pm

Tiger Tails do not protect the cables, nor to they indemnify the builder or trades against damage. They are purely a last line of defence Warning Mechanism only... nothing more.

Tiger Tails do not protect the cables, nor to they indemnify the builder or trades against damage. They are purely a las...

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Planet Sun

21 August 2019

Re: Plaster skimming walls?General Discussion

Aug 21, 2019 9:58 pm

I just asked the builder to ask his plasterers if they could do it. We had to wait about 4 weeks for the british/Irish plastering guys to come available as I didn't want the aussie guys doing it...

I just asked the builder to ask his plasterers if they could do it. We had to wait about 4 weeks for the british/Irish p...

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Planet Sun

21 August 2019

Aug 21, 2019 9:56 pm

Your builder is full of crap. Only thing that may change is if they are using poly pipes throughout the house, then they may use copper pipes for tempering valves etc, but they are likely already doing that for the Heat Pump anyway. Sounds like a BS story from builder. You sure he is not referring t...

Your builder is full of crap. Only thing that may change is if they are using poly pipes throughout the house, then they...

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Planet Sun

21 August 2019

Re: Large shed insulation advice neededHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 21, 2019 9:52 pm

Depends on how much trouble/cost you want to go to. You could go all out and remove the existing cladding and replace with a Kingspan 50MM XPS panels instead. But then getting into big cost. I think two layers of anticon internally, separated by about 100mm to create a cavity might be enough to keep...

Depends on how much trouble/cost you want to go to. You could go all out and remove the existing cladding and replace wi...

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Planet Sun

21 August 2019

Re: Plaster skimming walls?General Discussion

Aug 21, 2019 9:03 pm

Well, we did end up going ahead with the Multifinish interior plastering over the white set. Cost was approx $1600 extra. 390 sqm home with 31c & 34c ceilings. I think all up there was 750m2 of internal walls plastered. It came out really well, glad we did it. Very smooth, very strong, almost gl...

Well, we did end up going ahead with the Multifinish interior plastering over the white set. Cost was approx $1600 extra...

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Planet Sun

21 August 2019

Re: Settling a dispute with engineerOwner Builder Forum

Aug 21, 2019 9:00 pm

Given the value you are out of pocket v's the up hill battle you are about to face, IO would say cop it on the chin, chalk it down to a lesson learned and move on with enjoying your home..... We made some mistakes on our plans, some we picked up prior to works commencing, some after. Some we were ab...

Given the value you are out of pocket v's the up hill battle you are about to face, IO would say cop it on the chin, cha...

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Planet Sun

3 August 2019

Re: Ceiling mount tracks for operable wallsBuilding A New House

Aug 03, 2019 11:53 pm

Uni strut and box in the rail.

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Planet Sun

13 April 2019

Re: New home build - Custom Design WABuilding A New House

Apr 13, 2019 5:02 pm

I got the builder to give me access to our site after they delivered the beams but before they installed them. I went in, cleaned all the beams and coated them all in a Rust Proof Primer. They look so much better and will never rust. I know they are hidden and will not rust to the point of breaking ...

I got the builder to give me access to our site after they delivered the beams but before they installed them. I went in...

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Planet Sun

21 February 2019

Re: Modified Pemberton - Complete HomesBuilding A New House

Feb 21, 2019 9:44 am

What are your thoughts on the Gypsum Multifinish Plaster? It is what I am used to seeing from back home. Personally I hat the White Set they use on the walls here. It is way too soft and does not give a nice finish. Do you have any feedback on the British Gypsum Multifinish? We have asked our builde...

What are your thoughts on the Gypsum Multifinish Plaster? It is what I am used to seeing from back home. Personally I ha...

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Planet Sun

28 January 2019

Re: New home build - Custom Design WABuilding A New House

Jan 28, 2019 11:35 am

Danmar Homes are not really a smaller builder. They are a volume project builder. But you sound like your having a good run so best of luck with it and congratulations on the start.

Danmar Homes are not really a smaller builder. They are a volume project builder. But you sound like your having a good ...

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Planet Sun

26 January 2019

Re: Moving our water tap & meter - South East WaterBuilding A New House

Jan 26, 2019 7:14 pm

Dig down around the water meter to a depth of about 700mm below ground level. You will find the supply line will be a 25mm poly pipe, sometimes it feeds two properties. Clamp the poly pipe with a welders clamp (water corp’s use a special long handled clamp but it really doesn’t matter, just need to ...

Dig down around the water meter to a depth of about 700mm below ground level. You will find the supply line will be a 25...

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Planet Sun

11 January 2019

Re: HIA standard progress payment scheduleBuilding A New House

Jan 11, 2019 4:38 pm

This is what we negotiated with our builder: Slab Down 15% Plate High 25% Roof Cover 20% Lock up 20% Practical completion 20%

This is what we negotiated with our builder: Slab Down 15% Plate High 25% Roof Cover 20% Lock up 20% Practical completio...

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Planet Sun

9 January 2019

Re: Electrical quoteRenovation + Home Improvement

Jan 09, 2019 6:25 pm

There is actually a fair bit of work there. And it’s not as straight forward as it sounds. Running strapper wires back and forth to the sockets etc.. Always room for a discount, but be careful of what you get... plenty of cowboys out there who will be cheaper, but still cowboys..

There is actually a fair bit of work there. And it’s not as straight forward as it sounds. Running strapper wires back a...

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Planet Sun

9 January 2019

Re: Pre-Start Costs - Homegroup WABuilding A New House

Jan 09, 2019 12:00 am

Allow $60 for a DGPO. Our builder charges $43, but I have seen them as high as $80. We are not with HGWA... We paid $300 to upgrade to the Top Level Carpet Underlay

Allow $60 for a DGPO. Our builder charges $43, but I have seen them as high as $80. We are not with HGWA... We paid $300...

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Planet Sun

5 January 2019

Re: Butt Welding 150x50x2 RHS Bearers???Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Jan 05, 2019 12:47 pm

Some fish plates welded on both faces will be sufficient...