Posts by GLO • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Days of rain and what does this mean for your pool?Pools & Spas

9 February 2020

Feb 09, 2020 2:49 pm

Hi, With days of rain smashing the east coast (im in Sydney) I am looking for some advice for a new pool owner. It was just completed 4 weeks ago. We had the heat wave, now the unrelenting rain. My questions is: It was just converted to Salt 2 days ago. The system should generate chlorine from the s...

Hi, With days of rain smashing the east coast (im in Sydney) I am looking for some advice for a new pool owner. It was j...

Re: $20,000 engineering placed on contract after soil tests Building A New House

9 February 2020

Feb 09, 2020 1:58 pm

Builders quote on good clean, solid land. Variations are usually 'discussed' but only ever quantified when the appropriate tests and qutoes have been undertaken. I incurred approx $20K variation for hitting rock/shale which did not come up in the soil tests. I do know however that the business takin...

Builders quote on good clean, solid land. Variations are usually 'discussed' but only ever quantified when the appropria...

Re: Building at Bardia - New BreezeBuilding A New House

9 February 2020

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Feb 09, 2020 1:42 pm

Hi all :-) I'm currently building. Bricks are up, 90% of roof is up. As it's raining, it's also raining in my house from lack of roof. Could this cause any long term damage? I'm a little worried. Looking for a bit of reassurance that it's ok! :-/ You should be fine. I had GF frame up and first floo...

You should be fine. I had GF frame up and first floor flooring when we got smashed with wet weather this time last year...

Re: House and land package in BardiaBuilding A New House

9 February 2020

Feb 09, 2020 1:39 pm

I know this is an old post, but $5500 isnt too much. You should find that it probably covers double glazed glass, and maybe even increased ceiling insulation or something along those lines. Have you got your BASIX adjustment?

I know this is an old post, but $5500 isnt too much. You should find that it probably covers double glazed glass, and ma...

Re: VEET Scheme AustraliaEco Living

18 January 2020

Jan 18, 2020 7:01 pm

Is there a NEET (NSW Energy Upgrades Program) for us over the border?

31 December 2019

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Dec 31, 2019 2:22 pm

[quote=“Manhattan52”]@GLO maybe because I did my selections long before you it wasn’t an issue. All mine are the same size [/quote] My selections were completed in November 2018. 2400mm were requested and approved on the plans but Wisdom changed this during the build. When was your admin finished? W...

@GLO maybe because I did my selections long before you it wasn’t an issue. All mine are the same size My selections were...

31 December 2019

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Dec 31, 2019 2:18 pm

How did you manage to get your long AC grills? We ordered them but were told that there was condensation issues and had to split ours up! (over the kitchen) We moved in 90 days ago. I'd be annoyed about the white one on your timber bulkhead, was that a mistake? @GLO maybe because I did my selection...

I'd be annoyed about the white one on your timber bulkhead, was that a mistake? @GLO maybe because I did my selections ...

30 December 2019

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Dec 30, 2019 7:41 pm

Really beautiful pictures! Congratulations! You had time for the decorations too! Good taste! quote="Manhattan52"]Here are some photos after our handover. All furniture is just put there and without any styling pieces at all. Upstairs sheer curtains won’t be here till late Jan as well as ...

Very nice! How did you manage to get your long AC grills? We ordered them but were told that there was condensation iss...

Re: Building at Bardia - New BreezeBuilding A New House

25 December 2019

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Dec 25, 2019 8:07 am

Merry Christmas. Council rates include bin service. You can pay this off quarterly.

12 December 2019

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Dec 12, 2019 1:41 pm

Hi everyone, For those that have moved in, how are you finding the Ilve Dishwasher? Ours are always wet and we have to leave it open to dry. I cant find the drying function in the unit which my old Fisher and Paykel DishDrawer did a great job. Please let me know as im no better off than hand washing...

Hi everyone, For those that have moved in, how are you finding the Ilve Dishwasher? Ours are always wet and we have to l...

30 November 2019

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Nov 30, 2019 1:00 pm

Those with solar roof tiles in your package, do you remember when in the build process they were installed?[/quote:]They go in shortly after sarking and regular roof tiles. What size did you order? It’s a token 1.5 kW supposedly worth $7.5k. Unless they look identical to terracotta tiles, I can’t s...

It’s a token 1.5 kW supposedly worth $7.5k. Unless they look identical to terracotta tiles, I can’t see them. I expecte...

30 November 2019

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Nov 30, 2019 10:43 am

Those with solar roof tiles in your package, do you remember when in the build process they were installed? They go in shortly after sarking and regular roof tiles. What size did you order?

They go in shortly after sarking and regular roof tiles. What size did you order?

13 November 2019

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Nov 13, 2019 10:42 pm

I think it's www.dunnandfarrugia.com.au/ but not 100% sure. Thanks! Nothing in the product gallery that looks like what we want. We had gates built by Dunn and Farrugia a few years ago at our current place (which is halfway being knocked down). They're great quality. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/...

Thanks! Nothing in the product gallery that looks like what we want. We had gates built by Dunn and Farrugia a few year...

Re: New Breeze, Bardia, Edmondson ParkBuilding A New House

8 November 2019

Nov 08, 2019 6:03 pm

Hi, does anyone know if the driveway rebate from Campbelltown Council when you install your driveway? I had heard that when you replace the footpath in the cross over, council will give you a credit for upgrading that section of the footpath. It may be more known by residents in the original Landcom...

Hi, does anyone know if the driveway rebate from Campbelltown Council when you install your driveway? I had heard that w...

Re: Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed pleBuilding A New House

5 November 2019

Nov 05, 2019 1:06 pm

The engineer was away yesterday and is out of the office today, and in meeting all tomorrow.

Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed please.Building A New House

4 November 2019

Nov 04, 2019 7:56 am

Good morning, I am applying to Council to install a driveway for my newly completed forever home. I am positioned on the outside of the L corner and there is a comment that the driveway. 5. Conditions 5.1 Prohibited location of driveways Driveways should not be located within six metres offset from ...

Good morning, I am applying to Council to install a driveway for my newly completed forever home. I am positioned on the...

Re: slab photos for your comments pleaseBuilding A New House

20 October 2019

Oct 20, 2019 9:17 am

Which builder? The plumbing part wont present an issue. But also keen to hear what other contribute.

Re: Increasing ceiling heightBuilding A New House

5 October 2019

Oct 05, 2019 5:28 pm

I have just built with Wisdom and it was approx $5K. It does depend on the size of the home though.

Re: Building with Wisdom HomesGeneral Discussion

23 September 2019

Sep 23, 2019 6:19 am

I plan on adding a Samsung Digital Door lock after handover. Did you change yours? Hi @GLO We are also thinking about changing ours to the Samsung Digital Locks after handover. Did you end up getting these and how was the installation? Thanks I had Wisdom install their mortise lock in the lower loc...

Hi @GLO We are also thinking about changing ours to the Samsung Digital Locks after handover. Did you end up getting th...