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5 June 2014

Re: Pre-wetting the block before earthworks? Yes or no?General Discussion

Jun 05, 2014 8:53 pm

Hi I am in similar situation with StGeorgeBuild - p class e-d and required to prewet with engineers inspections for the slab process. Slab will grillage raft and 900deep and 250,wide- 120 thick will sl92,mesh. In regards to the prewet and also another topic about slab heave. House will be hopefully ...

Hi I am in similar situation with StGeorgeBuild - p class e-d and required to prewet with engineers inspections for the ...

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boosta

21 May 2014

Re: Boundary survey shows neighbours are occupying our landGeneral Discussion

May 21, 2014 9:54 pm

I would suggest the fence as this happen to me except I had my rear against two neighbours. I tried to calculate the land value (council land value) against the price I paid and also spoke to a Conveyancer and he said the land transfer / fees etc was not worth the neighbour buying the land off me. L...

I would suggest the fence as this happen to me except I had my rear against two neighbours. I tried to calculate the lan...

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16 May 2014

Re: Best brand/model of rangehood 900mm??Kitchen Appliances

May 16, 2014 12:10 pm

Thank you boosta. Sorry I did not provide the model number of the rangehood that I was after more information. As you have found out is HU-9UM. Are both UM-900MS or UM1170-9SP available in the single motor 1600m3 version? Is there a big price difference? UM-900MS - http://www.harveynorman.com.au/sc...

UM-900MS - http://www.harveynorman.com.au/schweige ... ehood.html - $1198 - I believe so, you might want to clarify wit...

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13 May 2014

Re: Best brand/model of rangehood 900mm??Kitchen Appliances

May 13, 2014 3:24 pm

I queried an schweigen approved installer over these two models: I have checked out the Harvey Norman exclusive (UM-900MS vs UM1170-9SP (1600m3)- "The three speed is fine, it has the same power on high as the five speed but you only have two other speed options instead of four" whereas the...

I queried an schweigen approved installer over these two models: I have checked out the Harvey Norman exclusive (UM-900M...

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boosta

1 May 2014

Re: Metricon Phoenix 38 build in Adelaide - demolition delayBuilding A New House

May 01, 2014 1:54 pm

We met with metricon today. Engineering drawings in and the soil is rated P due to trees and clay content. The natural fall from front to back is approx 2 metres. It looks like we won't be getting any change from the $30k site cost estimate. Did they give you the full spec of the soil test? How dee...

Did they give you the full spec of the soil test? How deep and wide do you have to go?

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boosta

17 April 2014

Re: Whirly birdsBuilding A New House

Apr 17, 2014 10:32 am

As per pm, another option? I'm going with this smoothline ventilator for colourbond roof - http://www.universaltileventilators.com.au/. Can't tell you yet as we are in planning stages and waiting for builder to get back re: variation. $600 powdercoated (for 2 pairs) and will be getting the roof plum...

As per pm, another option? I'm going with this smoothline ventilator for colourbond roof - http://www.universaltileventi...

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15 April 2014

Re: Airconditioning - running costs - Reverse Cycle or SpliHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Apr 15, 2014 8:37 pm

[quote="bpratt"]If you go for real air conditioning, i.e. refrigerated (which also heat as well), then go for multiple split systems /quote] You will need to consider if you have ample space for the individual outdoor condenser or consider a multi-splits running off a single outdoor conden...

You will need to consider if you have ample space for the individual outdoor condenser or consider a multi-splits runni...

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14 April 2014

Re: Metricon Phoenix 38 build in Adelaide threadBuilding A New House

Apr 14, 2014 9:24 am

Will be interested in your site costs and soil classification, I'm still waiting for mine!

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8 April 2014

Re: The St George build in SA - starting outBuilding A New House

Apr 08, 2014 9:08 am

Following! :)

Following!

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boosta

7 April 2014

Re: T and E's Custom build in Northfield, SABuilding A New House

Apr 07, 2014 11:37 am

Plan looks great - following!

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boosta

1 April 2014

Re: Landscape design in Adelaide South AustraliaLandscape & Garden Design

Apr 01, 2014 1:19 pm

Depending on your budget - here is a link to AILA - http://www.aila.org.au/directories/directory/sapractices.htm or use a Landscape designer.

Depending on your budget - here is a link to AILA - http://www.aila.org.au/directories/dire ... ctices.htm or use a Land...

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boosta

24 March 2014

Re: Is anyone building with Oakford Homes - SA?Building A New House

Mar 24, 2014 9:47 pm

Hi Francie1, I am building with oakford though at planning stage and have completed my selections, just waiting for the variance figures (esp my soil!!!) to come back. Cheers boosta

Hi Francie1, I am building with oakford though at planning stage and have completed my selections, just waiting for the ...

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19 March 2014

Re: Demolition / footing questionsBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Mar 19, 2014 8:34 pm

Just received my soil report and it does not look good - site classification - E-D/P (fill). Soil assessment - the soils on this site consisted of at least 550mm of fill overlying highly reactive clay horizons to the extent of testing. 3 boreholes taken and the current house to be demolished is stil...

Just received my soil report and it does not look good - site classification - E-D/P (fill). Soil assessment - the soils...

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boosta

17 March 2014

Re: SA Largs North First build - Almost complete!Building A New House

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Mar 17, 2014 3:28 pm

Congrats!

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boosta

23 February 2014

Re: Do you have a hot water controller?General Discussion

Feb 23, 2014 2:46 pm

Hi all Rather bump this thread than start a new one. Got a builder's quote for extra $240 to supply and install one controller for the rinnai 26 hws. My parents have a similar sysyem with one controller and they told me that the only time they 'use' the controller is when there is a power failure an...

Hi all Rather bump this thread than start a new one. Got a builder's quote for extra $240 to supply and install one cont...

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boosta

14 February 2014

Re: Deadlock or Deadbolt for Exterior DoorsWindows & Doors

Feb 14, 2014 1:24 pm

I added this one even though after builder added the deadbolt. http://www.bunnings.com.au/lockwood-automatic-deadlatch_p4215190

I added this one even though after builder added the deadbolt. http://www.bunnings.com.au/lockwood-aut ... h_p4215190

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boosta

9 February 2014

Re: Builders for a sloping block in AdelaideBuilding A New House

Feb 09, 2014 8:02 pm

Oakford?

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boosta

31 January 2014

Re: Adelaide Designer Homes in Greenacres, SA - Bricks and RBuilding A New House

Jan 31, 2014 8:44 am

looking good!

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boosta

28 January 2014

Re: Ducted heating paired with evaporative cooling.Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Jan 28, 2014 7:44 pm

Hi all, We live in Adelaide and have evap cooling and ducted gas heating which is zoned. In the recent heatwave when the temp outside was 45C it was 27C inside and we've never been disappointed with it. It is important to vent it properly by having some doors and windows open. Admittedly, on humid ...

Hi there Can you please advise the brand of your evaporative andducted gas system and the installer? Cheers boosts (Sa)

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23 January 2014

Re: SA Largs North First build - Kitchen & wet areas startedBuilding A New House

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Jan 23, 2014 9:05 am

Nice work!