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25 April 2014

Re: (Future) First time and absent builders - eeek!Building A New House

Apr 25, 2014 9:57 am

I'm doing the same thing from a distance.. partially. There are stages where you will need to be around to get things over. Planning and design stage : You can do this where ever you are. But my suggestion is that you do meet your builder/designer etc.. on site at least once. So that there won't be ...

I'm doing the same thing from a distance.. partially. There are stages where you will need to be around to get things ov...

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snowing

21 December 2013

Re: 101 Residential in Rivervale - tiling mostly doneBuilding A New House

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Dec 21, 2013 5:25 am

You shower looks really cool. :) I like it too. Will you leave the shower open or have glass later? I like your kitchen too. Very nice selection of things. :)

You shower looks really cool. I like it too. Will you leave the shower open or have glass later? I like your kitchen too...

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snowing

25 January 2014

Re: 101 Residential in RivervaleBuilding A New House

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Jan 25, 2014 3:06 am

That's good that mods are watching :) Between, how long to wait till you can move in? It looks really close. :)

That's good that mods are watching Between, how long to wait till you can move in? It looks really close.

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snowing

25 January 2014

Re: 101 Residential in RivervaleBuilding A New House

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Jan 25, 2014 3:50 am

haha.. I like the idea of camping at your own house. :) I guess I might end up with that too. Lots to do and work with after have the keys. I am still building up the list of things. Hope I don't miss any at the end. Your build really progressing slowly but promising. I really like your kitchen and ...

haha.. I like the idea of camping at your own house. I guess I might end up with that too. Lots to do and work with afte...

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snowing

8 February 2014

Re: 101 Residential in RivervaleBuilding A New House

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Feb 08, 2014 6:18 am

The rainfall shower really looks good.. I am thinking of putting one in my ensuite too. Which model is it that you have?

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snowing

12 February 2014

Re: 101 Residential in RivervaleBuilding A New House

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Feb 12, 2014 7:55 pm

The color choices you have looks good! Have you also consider the kind of light you going to have too? I have light grey tiles and wall at my current place and they don't look promising with warm colour lights.. From your colour, vanilla quake half strength instead of full strength might look good t...

The color choices you have looks good! Have you also consider the kind of light you going to have too? I have light grey...

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snowing

15 June 2014

Re: 101 Residential in RivervaleBuilding A New House

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Jun 15, 2014 4:51 am

Your house is just fabulous. :) Enjoy your house! It looks really nice. Still quite a bit to tidy up. :D

Your house is just fabulous. Enjoy your house! It looks really nice. Still quite a bit to tidy up.

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snowing

31 May 2017

Re: 2 nd owner builder application within 5 yearsOwner Builder Forum

May 31, 2017 10:24 pm

There is no standard answer for this one. When was your first application and finished date? You will need to show why you need this permit and justify your reason. But frankly speaking, if your last application was within like 2 years, most likely you will need a very strong case to support your in...

There is no standard answer for this one. When was your first application and finished date? You will need to show why y...

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snowing

11 May 2014

Re: 3D drawing from a 2D planBuilding A New House

May 11, 2014 7:37 am

There are quite a few around. Sweethome 3D is a good one for free.. I use Home Designer Pro which cost a bit but got more functions that I need.

There are quite a few around. Sweethome 3D is a good one for free.. I use Home Designer Pro which cost a bit but got mor...

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snowing

11 May 2014

Re: 3D drawing from a 2D planBuilding A New House

May 11, 2014 6:56 pm

I am oversea as well. So it's a good idea to learn a few more things to make things clear. I do wait till I am back to Aus before starting the build thou. But for the whole design process, it's email, email and email. :)

I am oversea as well. So it's a good idea to learn a few more things to make things clear. I do wait till I am back to A...

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snowing

5 May 2014

Re: a dead end with suppliers BondorGeneral Discussion

May 05, 2014 4:54 pm

My guess is the only way to have them move faster is go to their office to speak to them directly. It’s not really a good idea to bet everything under one roof and got stuck with a single supplier. You can almost be certain that if you decided to go with something else at this stage, it will mean yo...

My guess is the only way to have them move faster is go to their office to speak to them directly. It’s not really a goo...

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snowing

5 May 2014

Re: a dead end with suppliers BondorGeneral Discussion

May 05, 2014 11:22 pm

Well, just my 2 cents.. if you don't get a good start at the beginning, don't expect things will get better as it moves on. From your explanation of your situation, they are not really being serious with your project or at least "show" that they are interest in your project. The time, effo...

Well, just my 2 cents.. if you don't get a good start at the beginning, don't expect things will get better as it moves ...

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snowing

5 May 2014

Re: a dead end with suppliers BondorGeneral Discussion

May 05, 2014 11:31 pm

Not sure if that's of any help.. I did think about going thru same route as yours before and come across a company in NSW that do SIPs as well. You can try Austec Panel Systems. I have tried contact them before and at least I do get response from them. :)

Not sure if that's of any help.. I did think about going thru same route as yours before and come across a company in NS...

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snowing

6 May 2014

Re: a dead end with suppliers BondorGeneral Discussion

May 06, 2014 8:19 pm

You are welcome. I'm in Melbourne actually. I have been looking at quite a few different methods for building and since my block is relatively hard to build on, there aren't that many choice. The reason I stay away from SIPs is because of the exact issue you are having that I have foresee when doing...

You are welcome. I'm in Melbourne actually. I have been looking at quite a few different methods for building and since ...

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snowing

7 May 2014

Re: a dead end with suppliers BondorGeneral Discussion

May 07, 2014 3:07 pm

EIFS requires a seperate structural component which is the similar to ordinary brick house. XPS is extruded polystrene which has higher performance than expanded. It is better to let your builder work with your supplier for structural components. That is what I do. I told my builder what I want to u...

EIFS requires a seperate structural component which is the similar to ordinary brick house. XPS is extruded polystrene w...

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snowing

8 March 2014

Re: Advice from a building repBuilding A New House

Mar 08, 2014 9:11 am

This is an interesting thread. I think you are right that whoever wants to build should at least do some homework first. Most who do there homework usually ends up with a much happier ride for their house building exercise. At least they know what is ahead of them and they know how to deal with diff...

This is an interesting thread. I think you are right that whoever wants to build should at least do some homework first....

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snowing

20 April 2014

Re: Advice on choosing Builder...Building A New House

Apr 20, 2014 9:45 pm

Frankly speaking a total budget of 750k is not really much for custom house. With land being around 300k~400k as others suggested, you only left with about 350k ~ 400k which is really minimum for custom house. The one you mentioned Destination Living is in Melbourne and their minimum cost is 450k+ (...

Frankly speaking a total budget of 750k is not really much for custom house. With land being around 300k~400k as others ...

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22 April 2014

Re: Advice on choosing Builder...Building A New House

Apr 22, 2014 3:56 am

I get the feeling this thread is a G up. Maybe. I just think they haven't really done any research I have same feeling. There are too many people who just believe in what the marketing brochures said and have the gut feeling that the "initial price" on these paper is what they are paying ...

Maybe. I just think they haven't really done any research I have same feeling. There are too many people who just belie...

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snowing

11 February 2012

Builder for slope block in MelbourneBuilding A New House

Feb 11, 2012 1:13 am

I have recently purchased a block of land in Melbourne with has a huge slope across the whole block. I presume the slope across the building envelope will end up with 4m+ fall at least. I would like to know if others have similar kind of block and would like to share some experience as to builders a...

I have recently purchased a block of land in Melbourne with has a huge slope across the whole block. I presume the slope...

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snowing

28 February 2018

Is a covered rooftop deck a storey?!General Discussion

Feb 28, 2018 6:50 pm

I am in a dilemma regarding location of garage. If I put the garage in ground floor, then a upper level with rooms and on top of it is a covered deck. Would the covered deck be considered as a storey?! The deck is not enclosed on 3 side, and the fourth side is located above the single storey section...

I am in a dilemma regarding location of garage. If I put the garage in ground floor, then a upper level with rooms and o...