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12 November 2020

Re: Tricky block- Adelaide- need reassurance please!Building A New House

Nov 12, 2020 11:01 am

We're currently building near Brighton beach with Oakford homes and have found them pretty good. They can do split level too (they had a split level display home in blackwood). They do full custom, but you can also take one of their designs and modify it to suit. We're currently building a modified...

Thanks betterman. Did you go to Oakford with a custom design or modify one of theirs. I have spoken to a couple of thei...

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betterman

26 October 2020

Re: Tricky block- Adelaide- need reassurance please!Building A New House

Oct 26, 2020 9:30 am

Thanks so much for your response! We are looking at total 5m fall from right to left across. We’re definitely thinking we will need split levels as well. Did you build with a project builder?? And thank you for the tip re council applications too. Council have been quite upfront about the fact that...

We're currently building near Brighton beach with Oakford homes and have found them pretty good. They can do split leve...

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betterman

3 September 2020

Re: Tricky block- Adelaide- need reassurance please!Building A New House

Sep 03, 2020 3:48 pm

how much fall are we talking here? if its <2m its not anything huge, and most builders will be able to cut/fill/retail to handle it. If its more than your looking at potential split level. Take note that flat slab on a cut/fill/elevated block is easier for builders so they will first try explore tha...

how much fall are we talking here? if its 2m its not anything huge, and most builders will be able to cut/fill/retail to...

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betterman

3 September 2020

Re: Demolition - selling whatever you canBuilding A New House

Sep 03, 2020 3:31 pm

Thanks so much betterman. Did you take a picture of each room say that everything can go or did you Los everything individually? With things like doors and whatnot, I'm guess you can only sell those on the day if demolition? Cheers sorry just saw this. I took individual pictures and had individual ...

sorry just saw this. I took individual pictures and had individual ads on fb marketplace. It was a bit of a hassle but ...

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betterman

17 August 2020

Re: My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 MelbBuilding A New House

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Aug 17, 2020 11:26 am

Hope the pics are OK? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200815/101f4c1362e764213cfc03c6bf2d2099.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200815/b3b66f567ee26f2c9e137f74dfb39578.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200815/3baa06b31827321ddc03c12e3f2cffa4.jpg Hi, congrats on your amazing home, the f...

Hi, congrats on your amazing home, the facade landscaping look amazing. Can I ask a question re: gate? My front is pret...

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betterman

5 August 2020

Re: Demolition - selling whatever you canBuilding A New House

Aug 05, 2020 12:30 pm

I literally sold everything I could, from removable things even to fixed things like the front door and garage, back shed, paving etc. Paid for about 50% of the demolition! Don't be scared to just put it ALL on facebook marketplace & gumtree, and see who gets interested, you'll be surprised at w...

I literally sold everything I could, from removable things even to fixed things like the front door and garage, back she...

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betterman

1 July 2020

Re: Rent a property while knock down and rebuild constructioBuilding A New House

Jul 01, 2020 2:38 pm

I'd say save your money for the new house and go further out. You only really need to technically visit the site once during each major stage of construction, anything more often is just to satisfy your excitement and curiosity. Having said that, you will find you will want to head out there a few t...

I'd say save your money for the new house and go further out. You only really need to technically visit the site once du...

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betterman

20 April 2020

Re: Floor Tiles Outlet Suggestions in AdelaideBuilding A New House

Apr 20, 2020 12:59 pm

Beaumont tiles or Italia Ceramic in Gylnde

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betterman

20 April 2020

Re: theatre recess layoutBuilding A New House

Apr 20, 2020 12:12 pm

I'd actually go the option you haven't considered - the wall opposite the windows. Just make sure you've got block out roller blinds to avoid reflections. this having it here gives the best flexibility with the room, & allows everything to be centered properly. And you still have room on sides ...

this having it here gives the best flexibility with the room, allows everything to be centered properly. And you still ...

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betterman

14 October 2019

Re: My Metricon Bordeaux 56 buildBuilding A New House

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Oct 14, 2019 9:03 pm

absolutely LOVE this house, what roller door is that? it looks amazing.

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betterman

30 September 2019

Re: Metricon - Savannah 40 - Adelaide AthelstoneBuilding A New House

Sep 30, 2019 2:33 pm

great networking setup. where did you guys get that enclosure from?

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betterman

30 September 2019

Re: What’s your approximate build cost?Building A New House

Sep 30, 2019 2:24 pm

building in SA similar to yours Double story Approx 370 Sqm 4 bed + study Open plan kitchen / dining / living No Butlers, walk in pantry Alfresco 3m ceilings downstairs, 2.7 up Mid range inclusions including Air con Stone in kitchen / bathrooms Tiles to ceiling in wet areas in en-suite only bi-fold ...

building in SA similar to yours Double story Approx 370 Sqm 4 bed + study Open plan kitchen / dining / living No Butlers...

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betterman

19 September 2019

Re: Appliance tower - 3 appliances too much?Kitchen Corner

Sep 19, 2019 3:09 pm

thanks guys, have decided to go for a specialized machine sitting on the bench, and keep the tower to the oven and microwave

thanks guys, have decided to go for a specialized machine sitting on the bench, and keep the tower to the oven and micro...

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betterman

10 September 2019

Appliance tower - 3 appliances too much?Kitchen Corner

Sep 10, 2019 10:18 pm

In our kitchen design we have room for 1 appliance tower where the smeg oven and microwave will be, with pot drawer underneath and Over Head Cupboards above. However we are also considering getting the matching Smeg coffee machine, except we don't have room anywhere else in the kitchen to have it, s...

In our kitchen design we have room for 1 appliance tower where the smeg oven and microwave will be, with pot drawer unde...

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betterman

6 August 2019

Re: Building the Metricon DoultonBuilding A New House

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Aug 06, 2019 10:01 am

Here is a link for the doors https://www.windowsanddoors.build/Products/DoorsFixings/EntryPivotDoors/Matisse.aspx the doors were just above 12.5k for the pair including Pittella door hardware I had to do the upstairs the same also, so double the above. thanks for that. Spoke to hume and unfortunate...

thanks for that. Spoke to hume and unfortunately they are discontinued

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betterman

1 August 2019

Re: Building the Metricon DoultonBuilding A New House

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Aug 01, 2019 5:09 pm

Looks amazing. Those doors would have cost you a fortune https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=86597 D777 a small fortune, yes. how much extra were the doors if you don't mind me asking? I can't find them on Humes website anymore not sure if they're discontinued or a specialty order item

D777 a small fortune, yes. how much extra were the doors if you don't mind me asking? I can't find them on Humes websit...

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betterman

1 August 2019

Re: My Metricon Bordeaux 56 buildBuilding A New House

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Aug 01, 2019 3:34 pm

Hi all, it's been awhile since I've posted. We have settled in well. Most of our landscaping is done. Here's a couple recent photos. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/65864_1523593413.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/65864_1523593416.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/65864_1523593418.jpg congrats o...

congrats on the house it looks amazing. Can I ask where those beautiful front entry doors are from that Metricon put on...

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betterman

3 July 2019

Re: TV mounted above gas fireplace yay or nay?Home Theatre & Automation

Jul 03, 2019 10:22 am

there's nothing wrong with doing it with todays modern gas heaters, however the main consideration is TV height. Optimal TV height is where your eye level while sitting down is exactly 1/3rd of the way up the TV height. For a 75inch TV this means the bottom of the TV needs to be about 80cm off the g...

there's nothing wrong with doing it with todays modern gas heaters, however the main consideration is TV height. Optimal...

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betterman

3 July 2019

Re: Living room / Home TheatreHome Theatre & Automation

Jul 03, 2019 10:19 am

In my last house I had the tv wall mounted , and then an electric 110 inch projcetor screen up on the roof that came down in front of the tv. Allowed for best of both worlds, TV/living for normal use, then the projector for gaming and movies at nights

In my last house I had the tv wall mounted , and then an electric 110 inch projcetor screen up on the roof that came dow...

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betterman

24 June 2019

Re: Open Plan Family/Kitchen/Dining/Alfresco-TV & couch posiBuilding A New House

Jun 24, 2019 3:30 pm

thanks all, looks like everyone (in here and outside) is suggesting Option 1 is a better overall, and keeps a good flow from inside to out

thanks all, looks like everyone (in here and outside) is suggesting Option 1 is a better overall, and keeps a good flow ...

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