Posts by Craigasaurus • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Sloping Block Builders: Finding one and CostsBuilding A New House

19 July 2016

Jul 19, 2016 2:08 pm

We got a quote from coral homes here in qld. The house was priced from 230000 but once we told of site and a few extra the price came back at 360000 and that didn't include other things we wanted so would've been even more. The house was 311 sm. It's hard to pick a builder that you can trust. We're ...

We got a quote from coral homes here in qld. The house was priced from 230000 but once we told of site and a few extra t...

Re: Is a Conveyancer necessary?Building A New House

17 July 2016

Jul 17, 2016 9:02 pm

We are fhb and spent about $2g on legals. Worth it though. We hadn't budgeted quite that much but after having a settlement go sour and trying to get shafted by an agent we wouldn't go without one.

We are fhb and spent about $2g on legals. Worth it though. We hadn't budgeted quite that much but after having a settlem...

Re: Modifying existing plans - legalities?Building A New House

17 July 2016

Jul 17, 2016 8:44 pm

It's tough we too were thinking of doing the same but ended up doing our own as if the company drives past and sees that it looks similar they could do you not just for copyright but can the do builder for compensation for losing a contract. But this is here say. :)

It's tough we too were thinking of doing the same but ended up doing our own as if the company drives past and sees that...

Re: Sloping Block Builders: Finding one and CostsBuilding A New House

17 July 2016

Jul 17, 2016 8:41 pm

We have a sloping block in qld with about a 3m fall over the building envelope. All inclusive were are coming in at $1200 a sm all inclusive. We were hoping for less but we want rectified tiles, nice carpet, high ceiling, ducted airconditioning also includes 44sm timber deck and 20m retaining wall.

We have a sloping block in qld with about a 3m fall over the building envelope. All inclusive were are coming in at $120...

Re: My plan... would you change anything? Building A New House

14 July 2016

Jul 14, 2016 3:55 pm

Also would skip on the door between pantry and mud room not much further to walk around anyway.

Re: My plan... would you change anything? Building A New House

14 July 2016

Jul 14, 2016 3:54 pm

I would suggest cavity sliders to the mud room and storage room. Also our ensuite has a partition/ half wall between the vanity and toilet which I quite like. Possibly a built in cupboard in the kids room for their crap. I quite like the design. :)

I would suggest cavity sliders to the mud room and storage room. Also our ensuite has a partition/ half wall between the...

9 July 2016

Jul 09, 2016 11:08 pm

Updates of our design. Just getting final quotes. Does $1200 a square metre sound alright for moderately high finishes?

9 July 2016

Jul 09, 2016 11:07 pm

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Re: Pls Help! Varnish timber door failureWindows & Doors

29 June 2016

Jun 29, 2016 10:52 pm

Hubby is Painter. He said strip the whole door back to bare timber. Then use a cabots pine stain varnish (oil based). Apply with Brush or foam roller. Apply two coats allowing adequate time for each coat to dry. The problem is you used a natural which gives a wet timber look.

Hubby is Painter. He said strip the whole door back to bare timber. Then use a cabots pine stain varnish (oil based). Ap...

Re: Pls Help! Varnish timber door failureWindows & Doors

29 June 2016

Jun 29, 2016 5:42 pm

You will have to sand back to bare. It would be easier to get a Painter in to do it.

Re: Stacked sliding doorWindows & Doors

23 June 2016

Jun 23, 2016 6:19 pm

You can get an approx 6m door that opens from the centre. So fixed on each end and 4 that slide and id that's not big enough you can add an additional fixed panel at an end. I have found them a bit heavy but I tend to grab each panel to close not just by the hand iykwim. http://gjames.com/doors/slid...

You can get an approx 6m door that opens from the centre. So fixed on each end and 4 that slide and id that's not big en...

Re: Ceiling fans - bigger or more?Heating, Cooling & Insulation

23 June 2016

Jun 23, 2016 6:12 pm

I would go one in lounge area. Not in the kitchen as they get greasy. Maybe one over the dining. I would go bigger.

Re: Anybody used a whole stone slab for their island?Kitchen Corner

23 June 2016

Jun 23, 2016 6:09 pm

I would go for 1200 deep makes it a bit easier to clean from one side. I think 1500 will be too big imo

Re: Electrical Plan HelpBuilding A New House

15 June 2016

Jun 15, 2016 9:12 am

I would go an extra in the kitchen bench and one under your island bench on the right hidden under the over hang. You can never have enough power points in the kitchen. Also one next the couch for charging phone laptops etc.love the broom cupboard idea.

I would go an extra in the kitchen bench and one under your island bench on the right hidden under the over hang. You ca...

12 June 2016

Jun 12, 2016 8:33 am

You could alternatively step out part of the media room and bed 4 to create a jut out incorporating the entry portico.. Sorry to bombard you, I work as a draftsperson/building designer and see lots of potential - pm me if you'd like me to sketch a couple of ideas! Thanks I think I've sent you a msg...

Thanks I think I've sent you a msg. Some fresh ideas would be great.

11 June 2016

Jun 11, 2016 9:28 am

Will also add the same window to laundry

11 June 2016

Jun 11, 2016 9:26 am

Thanks guys I was only thinking last night about stepping out the media to incorporate it in the portico. I'm in qld is the a minimum roof pitch? Looking at changing media room windows to two 0618 one on top of each other and adding weathertex to the media room.

Thanks guys I was only thinking last night about stepping out the media to incorporate it in the portico. I'm in qld is ...

10 June 2016

Jun 10, 2016 9:26 pm

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Help with roof design.Building A New House

10 June 2016

Jun 10, 2016 9:25 pm

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H Hi im looking for some advice for our roof and or house design. As you can see our roof looks like a monstrosity at th...