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GravyMar 02, 2017 11:19 pm new home build price breakdownPlastering seems way too high, as I had a 45 square house done with 4step cornice for a fraction of that, quality was excellent, your brick quotes would be easier if you… Joker replied 2 March 2017 ago JokerMar 02, 2017 8:10 pm Noisy engineered wood floorsHi Berek,
Yes there is underlay and there are the proper expansion gaps, they are only saying now after 4 years that expansion gaps at the doorways might help, this is the… JOHLYN replied 1 March 2017 ago BerekMar 01, 2017 9:32 pm Re: Household Chores ListMy wife cleans during weekend since its only her free time. From ceiling to floor, cabinets to chairs as long as our kids are sleeping.  buildX replied 1 March 2017 ago Single story design for 25mtrs deep lotEach estate can be different. You need to check the design guidelines if you have one for where your building. There's usually lots of rule you need to follow when… aloenyx replied 28 February 2017 ago Ceiling Fan - underpoweredLink is no good.
What is your ceiling height?
A good house ceiling fan needs about 300mm space between the ceiling and the blades. The Arlec would have 200 mm… SaveH2O replied 27 February 2017 ago loupFeb 27, 2017 11:19 am lacey roadhi myself Hiral Patel..we are at lot 1632..any indian around us? Hiral started a topic 27 February 2017 ago HiralFeb 27, 2017 9:26 am Stormwater pit in new estateIt's an open stormwater drain. Kinda sucks but that's where everyone else's runoff will go. Just be careful about trying to build anything around or near it as the effect… Berek replied 24 February 2017 ago BerekFeb 24, 2017 8:39 pm Aqua Enamel paint finishHi All,
just had our PVC come through finally - I was surprised by the upgrade cost of the Aqua Enamel:
Provide non-standard Aqua Enamel paint finish to internal… Mec06 started a topic 24 February 2017 ago Mec06Feb 24, 2017 1:41 pm Building house to lock up in MelbourneYou could fully owner build, but with a project manager, you will get better quotes this way and quality of trades generally better as project manager knows his better… Joker replied 24 February 2017 ago JokerFeb 24, 2017 12:00 pm Our landHopefully our land will title by the end of April, then the real fun begins! Sammy74 replied 23 February 2017 ago JokerFeb 23, 2017 5:47 pm Removal of structural postOk. Have found a lic. Insurered builder that will supply a building permit. So all ticks there.
He has had an engineer advise him to use a 300mm UB due to the 6.3m span.… Marvin replied 22 February 2017 ago Timeframes to start a buildHello I've only just found your reply. We are building with Busby in Chelsea, Victoria. We don't need planning permit but do need council approval to build forward. Told… Ezza78 replied 21 February 2017 ago Hi Guys,
planning to add do some extension to my existing house but need some idea pls.
As you can below is the floor plan ideally I would like add a second living area… Louvre/opening roof pergola Hi
I would like to hear from anyone who has experience with a stratco sunroof or louvre house pergola.
How long have you had it?
Maintenance issues?
I'm interested… Gaudi started a topic 20 February 2017 ago GaudiFeb 20, 2017 8:22 pm This is the Eastern side of my house extension.
I have a brick base wall & piers, and am setting up my RHS bearers and joists.
I have galvanized ant capping for the piers,… At the side of my house the retaining wall has failed. I'm wondering if it needs to be replaced. The ground near the fence is 400mm lower than the top of the concrete… Weatherboard over brickI recently built a weatherboard & brick house.
I did not use timber in the corners but used proprietary aluminium extrusions in the corners. These extrusions are supplied… JokerFeb 16, 2017 12:28 pm PICKING A BUILDERPicking a builder can be like buying a lottery ticket, but like buying a lottery ticket, you can increase your chances of picking a better builder, it's no certainty but… Joker started a topic 16 February 2017 ago JokerFeb 16, 2017 12:23 pm 5-9 Hanke Rd DoncasterHi
We bought a unit over a year ago at this address (@5-9 Hanke Rd, Doncaster 3108 ). We were told by the real estate that they construction starts in few months, but… Cyrus12 started a topic 15 February 2017 ago Excessive site costs?
Province estate highton geelong, first third of the estate, all blocks had metre high retaining walls in front of blocks, this land is all sloping and these blocks sold… Joker replied 15 February 2017 ago JokerFeb 15, 2017 11:49 am How to get the land you want in a estateI am sorry to hear you are having difficulty with obtaining land in your area. If you are purchasing land direct from the developer you should be notified of the day and… Soil TesttingA lot of engineers are now (wisely) recommending soil moisture tests and monitored daily watering for 2 weeks to rehydrate the soils of KDRs to acceptable moisture levels… SaveH2O replied 15 February 2017 ago Fencing issue - what would you do?Cry poor, try that with local council rates, one way or another they must be payed, same goes morally for neighbouring fences, problem is some people will take advantage… Joker replied 14 February 2017 ago JokerFeb 14, 2017 8:13 pm Kitchen designersWe did a kitchen Reno with them a few years ago. I thought they'd since been taken over by Nobby's ?
Neighbors Extension appears very highThere are clauses in part 4 of the Victorian Building Regulations relating to overlooking & overshadowing neighbours windows and 'private open spaces'. These should have… We're renovating our kitchen, and I'm unsure as to the sink. We're looking at shaker cabinets with a contrasting island (dark gray in island and light beige around the… Prepping external bare brick wall for tilingChasing some tiling wisdom, tips and tricks from the tiling community...
I have an external 2x bare brick wall 3m high x 2.1m wide double brick that I need to prepare for… Foddy77 started a topic 12 February 2017 ago Internal wall paintHas anyone used Taubmans ageless nh30. Would like to know thoughts on this wall colour. Thanks. New house - do I need gas?The best thing is to go for solar as it is more convenient compared to gas. We just need sunlight for it. There’s also the green benefit that they don’t burn gas .…
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