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30 March 2009

Re: Screening plant; Jedda's dream?Landscape & Garden Design

Mar 30, 2009 6:25 pm

thanks Fu. I have been calling all sorts of places. Started with the big wholesaler in WA that grows them. They say they only sell to Golden Gates nursery here in Kenthurst (Sydney). Gave them a call and they told me to go to Bunnings! But they only have a few. I guess I have to preorder them instea...

thanks Fu. I have been calling all sorts of places. Started with the big wholesaler in WA that grows them. They say they...

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30 March 2009

Screening plant; Jedda's dream?Landscape & Garden Design

Mar 30, 2009 1:17 pm

We have been searching for a screening plant to grow along our sides and back fences. We want to grow Jedda's dream along a narrowish side walkway (around 1.5m wide). I know that these plants grow up to 6m, which is perfect, but does anyone know how wide they grow up to? How far apart should I plant...

We have been searching for a screening plant to grow along our sides and back fences. We want to grow Jedda's dream alon...

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30 March 2009

Turf ZoysiaLandscape & Garden Design

Mar 30, 2009 1:09 pm

Hi, We are thinking of getting Empire Zoysia for our garden. Does anyone know what is the difference between Empire Zoysia and Empress Zoysia? It seems Empress Zoysia is an extra $1 per square metre. And when is it the best time to lay them? I am in Sydney upper north shore. Thanks.

Hi, We are thinking of getting Empire Zoysia for our garden. Does anyone know what is the difference between Empire Zoys...

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26 March 2009

Re: Loretta's new house - ****UPDATE****Building A New House

Mar 26, 2009 5:47 pm

i love the library idea. It is a beautiful plan. Wow! Owner builder, good for you. The owner builder course from homeone is pretty good (and easy).

i love the library idea. It is a beautiful plan. Wow! Owner builder, good for you. The owner builder course from homeone...

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26 March 2009

Re: Building and Eden Brae Memphis28Mk3Building A New House

Mar 26, 2009 11:49 am

hi knockitdown, EB knew that their standard garage size does not meet Hornsby council requirement. They told us a couple of years ago when we got our tender. Actually, another builder told us, and we mentioned it to EB. The consultant at EB said they already knew it but it shouoldn't be an issue. Hm...

hi knockitdown, EB knew that their standard garage size does not meet Hornsby council requirement. They told us a couple...

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26 March 2009

Re: And Southies are on their way....WITH EDEN BRAEBuilding A New House

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Mar 26, 2009 11:18 am

sorry to hear that Southies. It seems that the internals takes the longest, don't know why. Afterall, they already has most of the money!

sorry to hear that Southies. It seems that the internals takes the longest, don't know why. Afterall, they already has m...

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24 March 2009

Re: Profit magin of buildersBuilding A New House

Mar 24, 2009 6:48 pm

I think the 10% profit may be true if it means that after paying all the overheads, the boss gets 10% for every house built. When we first approach Eden Brae, a few years ago, our base price was around $230k. With upgrades and site cost, it was around $400k. We asked for 10% discount ($40k). The sal...

I think the 10% profit may be true if it means that after paying all the overheads, the boss gets 10% for every house bu...

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17 March 2009

Sydney's Slowest Builder - Still SlowBuilding A New House

Mar 17, 2009 10:23 pm

Sorry Flissfloss, I heard from certain source that their maintenance is slow as well. Maybe they had improved?

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16 March 2009

How hard is it to get your certificate of occupancy??Building A New House

Mar 16, 2009 3:27 pm

Unfortunately, yes! In order to get your final occ. cert. you need to fulfill ALL your DA. So if you added a fence, you have to get that fence done as well. As a PCA, there are certain critical inspection dates (which they would charge you as well). So you would have to get them to inspect footings ...

Unfortunately, yes! In order to get your final occ. cert. you need to fulfill ALL your DA. So if you added a fence, you ...

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16 March 2009

White Leather LoungeFinishing Touch

Mar 16, 2009 3:21 pm

I had a white fabric lounge and a black leather lounge. Even though white looks good, the cleaning required to maintain that look scares me! It is the pen marks that is the worst! But leather is great for spills and "accidents" during toilet training :wink:

I had a white fabric lounge and a black leather lounge. Even though white looks good, the cleaning required to maintain ...

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sammy

11 March 2009

Sandstone wall & PavingLandscape & Garden Design

Mar 11, 2009 1:23 pm

That is a lovely house. I really like the retaining walls. Could I ask what the pattern or style is called? How much did it cost? We are thinking of doing sandstone as well but I have not seen one like that around here. It does look very expensive...

That is a lovely house. I really like the retaining walls. Could I ask what the pattern or style is called? How much did...

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4 March 2009

And Southies are done....with EDEN BRAE!!Building A New House

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Mar 04, 2009 12:10 pm

that's a big house! HOw many squares is the house? 40squares?

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4 March 2009

Land. How much did you pay?Buying Land

Mar 04, 2009 12:06 pm

I would choose Beaumont Rise. Close to M7 and Rouse Hill centre. I guess everyone has their own opinions. Stonecutter, I don't play golf but I wouldn't mind living in a golf course! How lucky! If only we have the money :wink: It is quite hard to find a decent place in Sydney. But the estates in NW c...

I would choose Beaumont Rise. Close to M7 and Rouse Hill centre. I guess everyone has their own opinions. Stonecutter, I...

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25 February 2009

Owners of Roller BlindsWindows & Doors

Feb 25, 2009 12:40 pm

You can always roll all the blinds up if you don't want to hear the flapping. I only open the windows at night and little or no banging noise. But our sunscreen allows quite a bit of breeze through. Woodsey, maybe the brackets you have is not big enough? I know they come in diff sizes.

You can always roll all the blinds up if you don't want to hear the flapping. I only open the windows at night and littl...

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23 February 2009

Owners of Roller BlindsWindows & Doors

Feb 23, 2009 1:39 pm

Hi SOuthies, We have both inside mount and outside mount duo roller blinds. All our windows are inside mount- with the blinds rolling out. I like the flush look and it makes the room feel more larger, no blinds protruding out! Our 3.6m wide stacker door required 3 duo roller blinds. They are mounted...

Hi SOuthies, We have both inside mount and outside mount duo roller blinds. All our windows are inside mount- with the b...

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23 February 2009

Was that a mistake?Flooring & Floor Covering

Feb 23, 2009 1:28 pm

If your builder don't tack it on for you, then it may be harder for the floorers to remove. We had our upper floor skirting tacked on (cost more for less work!) and after installing solid timber floors, the installer even filled it with white no gaps. Looked fantastic. Our lower floor we had tiles a...

If your builder don't tack it on for you, then it may be harder for the floorers to remove. We had our upper floor skirt...

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22 February 2009

Stormwater & councilBuilding A New House

Feb 22, 2009 6:15 pm

I think it depends on how long the connection has to be. Our stormwater drainage cost extra $5k. Yours sound more complicated. Are you getting the builder's drainage guy to do it? Make sure you request all the receipts before handover.

I think it depends on how long the connection has to be. Our stormwater drainage cost extra $5k. Yours sound more compli...

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22 February 2009

a ? for every one who is already at lock up or finished builBuilding A New House

Feb 22, 2009 6:09 pm

I am a bit confused. Have you got a letter already? The builder usually don't bother sending you a letter to let you know it is late (from my experience). I wouldn't worry. There should be a contract time in which they have to finish build or they would pay compensation. Sometimes there may be no ac...

I am a bit confused. Have you got a letter already? The builder usually don't bother sending you a letter to let you kno...

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22 February 2009

At least ONE standard or non-upgraded house?Building A New House

Feb 22, 2009 6:04 pm

I really think it depends on your builder. The good thing about our builder is that the what is displayed is what you get for their base price. I know a lot of builders display is all upgrades- their standard range is nothing like the display! Our house (this is our first, may be a different story i...

I really think it depends on your builder. The good thing about our builder is that the what is displayed is what you ge...

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22 February 2009

How big is the grout for porcelain tiling?Building A New House

Feb 22, 2009 5:56 pm

we have 60cm x 60cm porcelein tiles and the grout is 1.5mm. We had a friend to do it. Our builder's tiler is crap, our wet areas have huge uneven gaps, some 3mm some 8mm ! However, our tiler friend has been doing it for many years and he did a great job. The reason why some people don't want to do 1...

we have 60cm x 60cm porcelein tiles and the grout is 1.5mm. We had a friend to do it. Our builder's tiler is crap, our w...