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Shady

30 March 2008

Need more advice about layout, please... (so over this!)Building A New House

Mar 30, 2008 11:45 am

I'd also take the seperated toilet and put it beside the bathroom, ie down the hall towards the bedrooms, but the toilete is on the left, next door on the left is the bedroom, and opposite this is the door to other bedroom....Also - I'm not a big fan of toilets at the end of hallways. Me too. I hav...

Me too. I havent read the whole thread as its getting a bit like an essay. I'll add my suggestion to the pile and help ...

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Shady

30 March 2008

They broke our frame!!! But they've fixed it....I thinkBuilding A New House

Mar 30, 2008 11:30 am

They'll just replace the broken studs, don't sweat it. Thats it. Dont worry mate, it happens all the time. Although it does look like a good job they've done on it, the capenters will fix it properly as they are standing the frames. It'll take them 10 mins to fix Even if the frames were not broken ...

Thats it. Dont worry mate, it happens all the time. Although it does look like a good job they've done on it, the capen...

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Shady

28 March 2008

Retaining WallsBuilding A New House

Mar 28, 2008 2:10 pm

wow! Try to get a few more quotes- have you tried Rolling stone landscapers in Sydney? Ha Ha Ha, Good luck with that. You wont get Rolling stone Landscapes to even talk to you on the phone for anything under $100k and even that you'd be pretty lucky. Dean Herald ( The owner of Rolling Stone Landsca...

Ha Ha Ha, Good luck with that. You wont get Rolling stone Landscapes to even talk to you on the phone for anything unde...

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Shady

28 March 2008

Finance at what stage with PD?Building A New House

Mar 28, 2008 2:06 pm

When we built with Eden Brae (PD's NSW division) we had to have written approval from the bank stating that 'funds were now available for drawing down' and I'm pretty sure we had to have the builders name noted on there. From memory we needed this before construction would commence. ie after council...

When we built with Eden Brae (PD's NSW division) we had to have written approval from the bank stating that 'funds were ...

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Shady

26 March 2008

SQUEAKY UPPER STOREY FLOORSBuilding A New House

Mar 26, 2008 11:29 am

My concern is that we are not permitted on site without the site supervisor. I'm sure he'll notice the screws won't he ? Then .....trouble. We were told the same thing But I couldnt tell you how many times we went on site, At least once a weeks if not more as we lived 1 km away. At one stage I aske...

We were told the same thing But I couldnt tell you how many times we went on site, At least once a weeks if not more as...

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Shady

25 March 2008

Water & Ice Fridge ConnenctionKitchen Corner

Mar 25, 2008 4:26 pm

As far as I'm aware you only need a plumber if you dont already have a water outlet near your fridge. Its like connectinig up a d/washer or washing machine. Companies always recommend you get a licensed tradie to install their products but who really does. Go overboard with the silicon tape and you ...

As far as I'm aware you only need a plumber if you dont already have a water outlet near your fridge. Its like connectin...

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Shady

25 March 2008

SQUEAKY UPPER STOREY FLOORSBuilding A New House

Mar 25, 2008 4:22 pm

They actually glue the boards down and the nails are just to keep the board down until the glue dries. Saying that I went around on a saturday arvo during construction armed with 2 battery drills and 200 x 50mm screws and went nuts. I've been thru that many homes that have squeaky top floors I wante...

They actually glue the boards down and the nails are just to keep the board down until the glue dries. Saying that I wen...

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Shady

25 March 2008

Hot Water ServiceGeneral Discussion

Mar 25, 2008 4:17 pm

Was told several years ago, that the tariff for instantaneous systems is a lot higher that storage systems ie bills are higher. Any comments on this ? Totally disagree. In our last home we upgraded from a gas storage system to a instaneous gas system and our gas bills instantly dropped by 50%. Us t...

Totally disagree. In our last home we upgraded from a gas storage system to a instaneous gas system and our gas bills i...

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Shady

22 March 2008

Things you forget - summary page 32Building A New House

Mar 22, 2008 11:05 am

We forgot or didnt think hard enough about outside power and lighting requirements. I also forgot to put an electrical and water conduit under the driveway. * 12volt electricity for garden lighting * Water pipe for automatic watering system.

We forgot or didnt think hard enough about outside power and lighting requirements. I also forgot to put an electrical a...

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Shady

22 March 2008

how helpful is your csc... rate 1 to 10...Building A New House

Mar 22, 2008 11:02 am

Lets see... 1st CSR: 4/10. 2nd CSR: 2/10. 3rd CSR: 8/10. Mike. LOL :D :D Sounds like our experience. We had 3 of them too. The first one lasted about 3 weeks. Overall I'd give them a collective 6. 1 for the first one ( there was a reason she left) 4 for the second one. 1 for the last one. This woul...

LOL Sounds like our experience. We had 3 of them too. The first one lasted about 3 weeks. Overall I'd give them a colle...

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Shady

20 March 2008

How many bathrooms is excessive?Bathrooms and Laundry

Mar 20, 2008 3:25 pm

We have more toilets than people who can use one. LOL, So do we, 43sq, 4 Bed + Study, Ensuite, Bathroom and Downstairs Powder room. All for 2 Adults and one 5 week old. We plan on filling it soon.

LOL, So do we, 43sq, 4 Bed + Study, Ensuite, Bathroom and Downstairs Powder room. All for 2 Adults and one 5 week old. ...

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Shady

19 March 2008

Cheapest Timber yard in Sydney?General Discussion

Mar 19, 2008 9:59 am

Firstly you need H4 for a retaining wall not H3. Correct I only found that out when reading thru the website that CM posted up. For anyone interested 'What does H2, H3, H4... Mean?' That $11.90 price from Bunnings is for a 200x50x2.4m sleeper, not a 200x75 Right again! My mistake, It is the 200x50 ...

Correct I only found that out when reading thru the website that CM posted up. For anyone interested Link Right again! ...

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Shady

18 March 2008

Cheapest Timber yard in Sydney?General Discussion

Mar 18, 2008 1:47 pm

Thanks Mark, They have the same price as Bunnings $11.90 ea. Cheers

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Shady

18 March 2008

Cheapest Timber yard in Sydney?General Discussion

Mar 18, 2008 12:24 pm

Hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction. Looking for 200x75x2400 H3 treated pine for a retaining wall. Need 50 lengths. So far i have Bunnings $11.90 and Harpers Timber and Toongabbie $11.00. Anyone know of any cheaper places? Need Delivery to Rouse Hill. Cheers

Hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction. Looking for 200x75x2400 H3 treated pine for a retaining w...

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Shady

17 March 2008

cupboards - HORIZONTAL GRAINKitchen Corner

Mar 17, 2008 12:03 pm

OK, OK. Post edited to leave my nuts out of it. :wink:

OK, OK. Post edited to leave my nuts out of it.

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Shady

17 March 2008

Re: ??Kitchen Corner

Mar 17, 2008 9:10 am

so this grain thing depends on which pattern u choose..? No, In 99% of cases it just depends on what you like the look of. tell me which way to get it ; horzontal or vertical?? i have no idea which one to choose!!! and i forgot how the display had it!!! . OK, I'll tell you. VERTICLE. Forget about h...

No, In 99% of cases it just depends on what you like the look of. OK, I'll tell you. VERTICLE. Forget about horizontal....

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Shady

15 March 2008

Re: cupboards - HORIZONTAL GRAINKitchen Corner

Mar 15, 2008 10:17 am

what does it mean to have the grain of the cupboards to be horizontal??? does it mean the actual pattern of the cupboard laminate, or does it mean the lining of the laminate? It means the pattern. does it make much difference between vertical/horizontal?? Not really, It looks a bit wrong when you h...

It means the pattern. Not really, It looks a bit wrong when you have a horizontal grain and the grain doesn't line up f...

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Shady

15 March 2008

Re: Additional $$$Building A New House

Mar 15, 2008 10:10 am

*The price of our kitchen could not be fixed as it is a "new" design and no display model. I have posted the price of the upgrade elsewhere. But the quote from the builder is $ 1950 for the connection and setup. Is this reasonable? *Expecting to pay more for a few allowance (such as wall basin, han...

I cant see why they cant give you a fixed price for whatever you want. Things like footings, sure, but a kitchen? a bas...

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Shady

15 March 2008

Standard inclusion listsBuilding A New House

Mar 15, 2008 9:58 am

I'm sure PD would have no problems emailing it to you.

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Shady

14 March 2008

Contract Clauses- Feedback would be appreciatedBuilding A New House

Mar 14, 2008 8:32 am

smeagol, I think what you also need to aware is, most of the times, builders will cross out/change some of the standard clauses and add their owns ones at the back. Those are the ones you need to pay special attention to... All these changes 'should' be noted in the front of the contract so they ar...

All these changes 'should' be noted in the front of the contract so they are easy to find.