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Skye

9 October 2006

Pre Contract Signing tipsBuilding A New House

Oct 09, 2006 10:56 pm

Hehe, now I'll show my ignorance - I don't know!! I haven't found my perfect block yet, but just have done a reasonable amount of research. Okay, some googling: http://oikos.com/esb/31/refrigerator.html Ventilation around the refrigerator itself is also important. In new kitchens, the refrigerator i...

Hehe, now I'll show my ignorance - I don't know!! I haven't found my perfect block yet, but just have done a reasonable ...

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Skye

22 September 2006

dreaming of buildingIntroductions

Sep 22, 2006 11:36 am

I know I know, I'm crazy!! My husband and I are hoping to find the perfect block in the Adelaide Hills and build our energy efficient north facing house with views (within a set budget!) I know it's likely to be a dream, but it's fun to dream!

I know I know, I'm crazy!! My husband and I are hoping to find the perfect block in the Adelaide Hills and build our ene...

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Skye

22 September 2006

Guessing Game - Building Costs - Win a $50 Bunnings voucher!General Discussion

Sep 22, 2006 11:32 am

$3525 :)

$3525

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Skye

21 September 2006

Guessing Game - Building Costs - Win a $50 Bunnings voucher!General Discussion

Sep 21, 2006 3:07 pm

$3250 please

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Skye

20 September 2006

A more things to think aboutBuilding A New House

Sep 20, 2006 4:22 pm

Good tips Adrian. Others I have heard of that I wouldn't have naturally thought of myself: make the powerpoints doubles (you can never have too many powerpoints) If you can foresee yourself using a drier, then get an exhause fan put in the laundry. The fridge uses much less power if it's well ventil...

Good tips Adrian. Others I have heard of that I wouldn't have naturally thought of myself: make the powerpoints doubles ...

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Skye

24 August 2006

Approx cost of laying, sanding and coating floor boards?Flooring & Floor Covering

Aug 24, 2006 9:45 am

I love the idea of getting floor boards put down in next house, and have seen some great prices for the wood itself, but how much does it generally cost to get it layed, sanded and coated?

I love the idea of getting floor boards put down in next house, and have seen some great prices for the wood itself, but...

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Skye

10 August 2006

Best underfloor insulation?Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 10, 2006 4:48 pm

What insulation would be best to go under the floor for a pole house being built in the Adelaide Hills? (it can get mighty cold overnight in Winter, so it needs to be good).

What insulation would be best to go under the floor for a pole house being built in the Adelaide Hills? (it can get migh...

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Skye

10 August 2006

insulative properties and weight?General Discussion

Aug 10, 2006 9:49 am

Does anyone know what the insulative properties of the Hardiplank or Weathertex are compared to radially cut wood? How would the weight compare?? We are thinking of getting a pole house built, and I like the idea of getting something more fire resistant, but the pole structure requires relatively li...

Does anyone know what the insulative properties of the Hardiplank or Weathertex are compared to radially cut wood? How w...

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