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28 September 2011

Fencing + Driveway before handoverBuilding A New House

Sep 28, 2011 9:24 am

Morning all We are almost towards the lockup stage and our SS informed me that he is ok if we want to do the fencing and the driveway before the handover (not a part of my build package). I am thinking this is a good idea since I will have these things ready before I move in. Planning to get this do...

Morning all We are almost towards the lockup stage and our SS informed me that he is ok if we want to do the fencing and...

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28 September 2011

Re: Building a Sunnydale with ClarendonBuilding A New House

Sep 28, 2011 9:18 am

:-). Good one. anymore pic updates ??

. Good one. anymore pic updates ??

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rajan_g4

27 September 2011

Re: Can I use laminate flooring as a interior roof feature?Flooring & Floor Covering

Sep 27, 2011 10:22 am

Wow !! that's going to look awesome. I had similar plans ( although the laminate flooring use is your original :-) ). We dont have an alfresco at the moment, so was going to use the Stratco one as base setup and then 'modify' it to give it a timber look. Keep us posted with how you go. Good luck

Wow !! that's going to look awesome. I had similar plans ( although the laminate flooring use is your original ). We don...

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27 September 2011

Re: Can I use laminate flooring as a interior roof feature?Flooring & Floor Covering

Sep 27, 2011 9:09 am

Like laying a deck but in the other way up. :) Nice idea, humble. "Like laying a deck" --> would you have "beams" running under your alfresco roof and then nail the laminate flooring ? Interested in hearing how you plan to do this. The final product is going to look good. Good l...

Nice idea, humble. Like laying a deck -- would you have beams running under your alfresco roof and then nail the lamina...

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rajan_g4

21 September 2011

Re: Terracedale25 - Clarendon Homes - all bricked !Building A New House

Sep 21, 2011 11:14 pm

What did Mr SS say about the frame? Havent had a runthrough with him yet. Missed his weekly wednesday update call. Will try ringing him tommorow.

Havent had a runthrough with him yet. Missed his weekly wednesday update call. Will try ringing him tommorow.

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21 September 2011

Re: Building a Sunnydale with ClarendonBuilding A New House

Sep 21, 2011 11:12 pm

katman, seems the 'overhang' is an issue with the frames which come 'pre-framed'. The people laying the slab have to be 100% accurate to get those 'pre-framed' frames in place. same goes the other way. I might try raising this as an issue with our builder, not going to help me, but something which t...

katman, seems the 'overhang' is an issue with the frames which come 'pre-framed'. The people laying the slab have to be ...

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rajan_g4

21 September 2011

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

Sep 21, 2011 10:05 am

Yes, you are right it's the coded padlock on temp fence by TFH. So you don't have 1? I aksed for one ages ago. A little birdie told me the code though. Hehe - I don't think it's a big secret the SS should share it with you. Nah, we dont have one. We are not special enough :-). And like I said, none...

Nah, we dont have one. We are not special enough . And like I said, none of the builds around us or anywhere I have see...

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20 September 2011

Re: Terracedale25 - Clarendon Homes - all bricked !Building A New House

Sep 20, 2011 11:28 pm

Quite a few updates. Seems the builder has worked around the frame issue. Still not 100%, but getting there. Will be doing a walkthrough with Mr. site Supervisor this week to discuss the remaining frame issues. Our house has been fully bricked now. All the electricals done, evaporative cooling and h...

Quite a few updates. Seems the builder has worked around the frame issue. Still not 100%, but getting there. Will be doi...

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20 September 2011

Re: Acrylic Rendering with new Clarendon HomeBuilding A New House

Sep 20, 2011 9:53 pm

atx, did you get a PCI inspection done? if yes, has your inspector picked this issue and included in his report? If the issue is in the report, then the builder has to fix it or provide an acceptable answer to why they wouldnt want to fix it. Good luck man..hope this all gets sorted out soon

atx, did you get a PCI inspection done? if yes, has your inspector picked this issue and included in his report? If the ...

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rajan_g4

19 September 2011

Re: Our Oxford 28 with Cl@rndn - Vic. A few iphone pics ;o)Building A New House

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Sep 19, 2011 9:26 pm

Thanks AV.

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19 September 2011

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

Sep 19, 2011 10:53 am

Yes, coded - they are on most build sites - otherwise anyone can enter your site and injure themsleves. Also, people can & do steal supplies. Suprised yours isn't locked. I would ask for it to be locked - just in case someone enters and injures themselves. As you said though, it's your own liab...

You mean coded padlock for the temp fence around your site? i have got friends building with other volume builders and ...

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rajan_g4

18 September 2011

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

Sep 18, 2011 9:09 pm

For all those building with Clarendon, how do you get on site to take photos / investigate what is being built? Do you meet with the SS at certain times, or have they given you the code for the security fence? I am keen to find out what is happening out there... :-). All you have to do is get into ...

. All you have to do is get into your car and get to your site. . No SS and no security fence. You can inform your SS a...

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18 September 2011

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

Sep 18, 2011 8:39 pm

. All you have to do is get into your car and get to your site. . No SS and no security fence. You can inform your SS a...

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rajan_g4

18 September 2011

Re: Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon - build it up, buildBuilding A New House

Sep 18, 2011 11:10 am

The alfresco looking into the study straight and meals to the left. Note, there is a small overhang of the frame in this area. Must speak with the SS about that. I know that tolerances allow for 10mm overhang....must get that checked. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6155116273_4a0bef20f4.jpg lo...

looking good, katman. Yeah, definitely speak with your SS. Also, check the frames around the house where the frame meet...

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18 September 2011

Re: Our Oxford 28 with Cl@rndn - Vic. A few iphone pics ;o)Building A New House

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Sep 18, 2011 11:05 am

Boiselfish.... Japan!!! Hope you had an awesome time!! Katman - it's blackbutt 2 strip satin finish. Super hardy.... Doesn't scratch. Only flaw I would say (this goes for all floating floors) is that thru the day you can see every little foot print and crumb. At night though they can be filthy and ...

AV, spooky, but we have the same for our flooring . do you guys have pets?? Keen to hear what the floors are like for p...

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rajan_g4

18 September 2011

Re: Site costs -Mt Aitken CraigieburnBuilding A New House

Sep 18, 2011 12:32 am

Hi rajan_g4 Thanks and congrats on your purchase in Mt Aitken. Which builder are you building with? We are tossing up between a homebuyers retreat 25 and the porter davis drysdale 28. Not sure what the stage no is, our street name is Baronial Way which is almost at the top of the peak to the right....

Yours is stage 91. We are just at the start of the hill on the slope. Our fall of land was approx 600 - 700 mm (left to...

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rajan_g4

16 September 2011

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

Sep 16, 2011 10:22 pm

Electricals heights chart?? whats that..never got one :-( i dont think the wrapping had anything to do with bedroom. the wrapping is more to prevent the cold air from the garage to enter your 'house'. and sure enough, your entrance and laundry are inside your house. I am pretty sure those walls will...

Electricals heights chart?? whats that..never got one i dont think the wrapping had anything to do with bedroom. the wra...

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rajan_g4

16 September 2011

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

Sep 16, 2011 8:48 pm

Anyone past the electrical fitting stage, could you please post some pics of the default position of the power points? Are they usually as in the display homes; towards the bottom of the wall?? Any pics would be good. Cheers

Anyone past the electrical fitting stage, could you please post some pics of the default position of the power points? A...

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rajan_g4

16 September 2011

Re: Site costs -Mt Aitken CraigieburnBuilding A New House

Sep 16, 2011 12:18 pm

Hi mum2matt welcome to the forum. Are you building up the hill in Mt. Aitken estate? We are in stage 88. Cheers

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rajan_g4

14 September 2011

Re: I need help picking a dishwasher!!!Kitchen Appliances

Sep 14, 2011 9:46 pm

Hi everyone, Im after some advice about getting a dishwasher.I am a married to a domestically challenged male, and have 3 teen sons , who are pretty slack at helping around the house[and dishwashing turns into a noisy messy affair].I have never had a dishwasher or even used one, but im deadset on g...

Dont know much about the options, but in terms of price E S trading seem to have some great deals ( http://www.estradin...