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Paint coats - how can you tell?I'm wondering the same thing (for future). The AS painting standard seems to only require two coast on new substrates (one of which can be the undercoat) so i'm wondering… cracked roof tiles 4 months after handoverAsk the builder if a roof inspection was completed by the supplier prior to handover. I used to order these and identified to us straight away if they witnessed any damage… ssci1 replied 6 October 2014 ago ssci1Oct 06, 2014 10:03 pm Builder Planning QuestionI don't see why people just forget the building permit and get some cowboy builder to do the works for them? to work it out planning is around… qebtel replied 3 October 2014 ago Illegal Rubbish dumping :-(We've had someone dump their old toilet, tiles, etc (obviously doing a bathroom reno) on our block. I am so annoyed about it all. We are currently building so in effect… Selecting a Home Builder?Being able to find feedback from previous clients is very important. Being able to see their work is to. I would never take on a builder without personal recommendation.… timber wall vs. brickBoth have good and bad points. Bricks in a double wall construction are more expensive than a brick veneer build. Timber only wall construction requires a lot more… Steel vs timberMany friends of mine have built with steel and they all complain about the creaking in the home from the steel expanding and contracting. Timber would definitely me my… Custom Build, best way to go about thisCustom building is a definite a way of achieving exactly what you require in your home design. Most of the larger building companies have a one plan suits all attitude and… First Home Buyers DirectHi
Is anyone else on this forum building or built with First Home Buyers Direct in Perth. Just interested to know how your build went or is going with them. We are… notsofast started a topic 30 September 2014 ago Lattice on fenceThanks for replying back Bluesuede. Have sent an email off to the council for clarification. Site supervisorsIt can be a difficult situation. For example, you are renting and builder gives you handover date and you terminate your rental and organise removalists only to find out… Site costs stage 2 Armstrong mt duneedMy builder thought my site costs would be in the vicinity of 8-10k...soil tests have just come back ( just days before signing my building contract )... Site cost… Ja69 started a topic 27 September 2014 ago repaint of exteriorI like it, sounds beachy  I dont like too many colours on a house, keeping it simple in my opinion is best. missmae replied 26 September 2014 ago Big vs SmallBig or small.. BUILDER. Not house.
My two cents
Went with small, big all seemed smug.
Owner supplied item insuranceSorry I don't have any answers to this, but i have read other posts where people have obtained insurance cover. Apparently insurers have no issues if it's after lockup.… builders registration? (Victoria)Hey Micky Someone with your currently qualifications will be highly regarded by the board.
Nevertheless you will still need to show that your capable of running a… B STAR replied 23 September 2014 ago What is C4 footing mean?I still recommend sand pads for S class foundations/footings
Different engineers specify additional requirements
In WA N1,2,3 or 4 refers to wind loading and hold downs on roofs New BuildI would like to speak with you in regards to this builder . Is your building in progress yet. Where to put the clothesline?I put mine quite a walk away from the laundry. Otherwise we would be looking at it from the alfresco. Doesn't bother going for a little walk. joannek replied 19 September 2014 ago Buying a home off-the-planGreat way of saving stamp duty and the possibility of having some input into the homes interiors. You would need an imagination as to what the home and design will look… Bullsbrook WAyou can always go further and further to get larger and larger - the right balance will be up to you.
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