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chrismarshall3

26 September 2016

Development Time FrameBuilding A New House

Sep 26, 2016 5:00 pm

Anyone know how long a block usually takes (on average without rain) to go from road/pipes just being finished to fully signed off and titles received? We are in a tricky situation waiting at the moment and finance approval deadline is lurking. If it is not signed off on time we may have to start al...

Anyone know how long a block usually takes (on average without rain) to go from road/pipes just being finished to fully ...

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25 September 2016

Re: Worried about No Gas / No Water / No Sewerage (Running CBuilding A New House

Sep 25, 2016 1:56 pm

How big is your home? Do you have solar?

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25 September 2016

Worried about No Gas / No Water / No Sewerage (Running CostsBuilding A New House

Sep 25, 2016 1:12 pm

Hi everyone, Our new land has no gas and therefore our house could be all electric - 3 phase A/C Reverse Cycle, Cook top, Oven, Appliances, Lighting and Solar Hot Water. Should we swap to gas bottles for running costs or will it not be a huge difference? We also have no water or sewerage. The septic...

Hi everyone, Our new land has no gas and therefore our house could be all electric - 3 phase A/C Reverse Cycle, Cook top...

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chrismarshall3

3 September 2016

Re: Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose...General Discussion

Sep 03, 2016 9:50 pm

I would do a shed, but would spec it up to have a simple wash room in it. then later it can be repurposed once your shoulders and knees pack in from weights. ;) My house has a plumbing point to connect to the shed. Do you know how much adding a toilet / sink room would cost to the shed? This will o...

My house has a plumbing point to connect to the shed. Do you know how much adding a toilet / sink room would cost to th...

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chrismarshall3

3 September 2016

Re: Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose...General Discussion

Sep 03, 2016 6:02 pm

If you're a bloke its a no brainer. Bigger shed. :-D Make sure you get it insulated and well ventilated. What is the best way to do insulation without spending 5k? They offered glareshield, a window and a whirlybird as well as vermaseel at the bottom. You can have glareshield on the roof or roof an...

What is the best way to do insulation without spending 5k? They offered glareshield, a window and a whirlybird as well ...

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chrismarshall3

3 September 2016

Re: Anyone used Glen Fern (BORAL) Brick with Shale / SurfmisBuilding A New House

Sep 03, 2016 12:57 pm

Let us know the conclusion to the problem. Im still keen on the Glen Fern but hopefully this is fixable.

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3 September 2016

Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose...General Discussion

Sep 03, 2016 12:55 pm

I have a dilemma.. Should I build a larger shed say 9x4m rather than a small storage shed? or Add space to the house by adding an extra 5x4m room and additional space elsewhere. The space is required for an indoor gym so both would accommodate the size needed. The shed will cost well over 12k after ...

I have a dilemma.. Should I build a larger shed say 9x4m rather than a small storage shed? or Add space to the house by ...

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chrismarshall3

22 August 2016

Re: Blinds - Lots of windows to front of house. All the sameGeneral Discussion

Aug 22, 2016 8:30 pm

Yes lots of windows, 3 x 2w in bedrooms, 1x4 in master and 1x2w in wardrobe/ensuite area. 8 in total not 9 sorry. One would be a white timber Venetian and the others would be dual white/grey rollers. I think we might go all rollers just to keep the look from the front the same.

Yes lots of windows, 3 x 2w in bedrooms, 1x4 in master and 1x2w in wardrobe/ensuite area. 8 in total not 9 sorry. One wo...

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21 August 2016

Extra Termite Protection necessary?General Discussion

Aug 21, 2016 2:50 pm

Hi there, Without knowing too much about it, we have opted so far to not include termimesh or barrier additions to our new home on farm land. There isnt much activity in the area although there are some trees next door. Should we be adding termimesh? The builder says we don't have to and it is expen...

Hi there, Without knowing too much about it, we have opted so far to not include termimesh or barrier additions to our n...

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21 August 2016

Blinds - Lots of windows to front of house. All the same?General Discussion

Aug 21, 2016 2:48 pm

Just a quick one, Is it bad to have one window with a different style of window covering such as 1 Venetian bathroom window and 9 roller blinds at the front of the house?

Just a quick one, Is it bad to have one window with a different style of window covering such as 1 Venetian bathroom win...

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chrismarshall3

18 August 2016

Re: Need your help with bathroom design - no cornices, paintBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 18, 2016 7:26 pm

Thanks i think number 2 is probably my least favourite so far. Having a line of tiles waist high seems a bit old school.

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16 August 2016

Need your help with bathroom design - no cornices, paintedBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 16, 2016 10:19 pm

Just wanting to know your thoughts on our bathroom design. Thanks for any suggestions / advice. The first photo is bath with Belga Charcoal tiles running from floor then up wall behind bath. There are no tiles to surrounding walls except for in shower. The walls are painted Soft Apparition (Light Gr...

Just wanting to know your thoughts on our bathroom design. Thanks for any suggestions / advice. The first photo is bath ...

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11 August 2016

Re: Anyone used Glen Fern (BORAL) Brick with Shale / SurfmisBuilding A New House

Aug 11, 2016 7:19 pm

This would happen with any brick wouldn't it as a defect?

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11 August 2016

Re: Anyone used Glen Fern (BORAL) Brick with Shale / SurfmisBuilding A New House

Aug 11, 2016 7:19 pm

thankyou.

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11 August 2016

Re: Anyone used Glen Fern (BORAL) Brick with Shale / SurfmisBuilding A New House

Aug 11, 2016 4:33 pm

We used Boral Glenfern bricks. (We contrasted it with Heifer & Monument) We had issues with the bricks having a defective bevel on 2 points of the brick. If you do go Glenfern make sure you tell your builder not to lay double bevelled bricks as this is definitely a defect. We are currently nego...

Hi there, Thankyou for your reply.. I would like to know what the defect is and what it looks like?

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chrismarshall3

25 July 2016

Cost of wall unit - joineryGeneral Discussion

Jul 25, 2016 5:00 pm

Does anyone have a price rough estimate for doing a wall unit - such as the example below (not exactly) - My room is 6m long and would want the whole wall done with cupboards below and bookshelf / tv space above. My guess is 5,000 as a rough start. http://mowtrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/elega...

Does anyone have a price rough estimate for doing a wall unit - such as the example below (not exactly) - My room is 6m ...

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chrismarshall3

1 July 2016

Re: Ducted Split System / Electronic heating and cooling cosHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jul 01, 2016 3:42 pm

Thanks, We are a bit worried about it .

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1 July 2016

Re: Budget of 17,000, could I get this done?Landscape & Garden Design

Jul 01, 2016 3:41 pm

If I have to I will but ideally no.

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1 July 2016

Re: Freestanding Bath - tile behind?Bathrooms and Laundry

Jul 01, 2016 3:41 pm

Im sure he was worried about splashing as it will be the family bathroom.

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30 June 2016

Ducted Split System / Electronic heating and cooling costsHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 30, 2016 12:52 pm

We are getting a ducted split system / electronic heating and cooling system in our 38sq home. We have no gas so we are a bit worried it will cost a fortune to run. 4 beds / dinning / living / theatre / rumpus. However we can close off sections easily and only heat certain rooms or areas. Anyone got...

We are getting a ducted split system / electronic heating and cooling system in our 38sq home. We have no gas so we are ...

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