General Discussion

Dollar

13 March 2010

Need to reselect bricks- help!!

I like Vic Blue best but I am biased. Blue Rio is nice too. The domino bricks would be nice too but not sue how it'll look with the windows.

serge44

14 March 2010

Bellflower Estate - Sippy Downs

updates on Bellflower or Forest Grove estates?

Pugs

14 March 2010

Do double storey houses need clearing the gutter?

as…

gaza001

14 March 2010

Costs of reblocking and re pinning

Hi, I live in outer south-east melbourne, and i have a 13 square home. I think i need to get either reblocking or repinning work done. Does anybody know ballpark figures…

lachjor

14 March 2010

Any recommendations for builder to renovate in South West WA

Hi, Asking on behalf of a family member, just wanting to know if anyone here has any recommendations or experience (good, bad or otherwise) for a builder to renovate an…

Macy

14 March 2010

What colour to paint the fence???

I'm not sure I'd bother if you're planting in front anyway. Is it a standard paling fence or lap and cap? Do the neighbours have gardens yet? I know people who've been…

dr_jode

14 March 2010

Re-roofing.

Hi all, not sure if this is the right place for this question? I need to get a new zinc iron roof put on my place. However, because I live out of town I'm finding it…

IkonInteriors

14 March 2010

New estates.. building old looking houses

As far as covenants go surely we all have a bit of common sense here to realise that unless they stipulate you can…

kek

15 March 2010

L-shape wooden bifold doors - Do they let in drafts?

Nope, no drafts. The weatherproofing is actually way better than on standard hinged doors. You don't see the seals when they're closed, but they do a great job.

Vundaful!

15 March 2010

Problem with Birds (Cockatiels)

I'm thinking that maybe you could start with some chicken wire, fashion up a cage yourself and place it over the evap cooler. If this doesn't deter them, maybe you need…

Macy

15 March 2010

Asbestos in Eaves

The asbestos website put up by our local government says asbestos is likely in houses built prior to 1985.

BeatrixKiddo

15 March 2010

Damage to neighbours tree roots on my property - liability?

You would probably also be liable if the tree dies or is permantly damaged, something along the lines of destruction of your neighbours property and landscape. Their…

Casa2

15 March 2010

Powerpoint directly next to the sink? ok or not?

Take a look at viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30240&p=421411

Helyn

16 March 2010

Style your garage - what an interesting idea

even the giant fish?

Fiffaro

16 March 2010

Lending power with children

It helped us. We…

HappyHome

16 March 2010

House built in wrong spot

The offer went unconditional before they started questioning it, so their motivations are unclear. We have legal representation waiting in the wings if it comes to it,…

tempura

16 March 2010

Has anyone hated their house after building??

which builders do you guys used? perhaps a pre-cautious note for those people that are planning to build their new house?

mattwalker

16 March 2010

Matt's house is sold...for a third time!

Oh they all thought they could....looks liek the reigns might have been pulled back! Anyway should be good this time! Cheers guys

robinred55

16 March 2010

Site Costs

Our soil tests came back M-D on a flat block of land and site costs have come to around $12,000. We were originally quoted $8.500 but the found some fill on the corner of…

purplerosey

16 March 2010

Fairmont Homes?

Hi Robinred55, Well all builders have thier own share of complaints, and have thier complements as well. As I said It all depends on our luck what will happen with our…

kid81

17 March 2010

PVC or Stainless Steel exterior wall angles??

The only concern you would have would be on poorly manufactured PVC. It can discolour in the sun however considering they are rendered over, this will not be a problem. As…

Melrich

18 March 2010

Tradesmen/work during business hours - how do you do it?

I should be at home during the day when they can come and give me a quote or do work My wife and I both work so we face the same problem.…

BecH

18 March 2010

Do you have to have gutters??

Funnily enough right now that's us with TC…

karakarakara

18 March 2010

Building with Ventura Homes

That sounds extremely specced out to me We having the builder do the shell and most the things we cant/wont do later. Then doing all flooring etc ourselves, will which…

room4acubby

18 March 2010

How to cyclone proof garage roller doors

Take them off and tie them down. Ensure you have more than one opening left on your sheds though so that the cyclone doesn't lift the shed.

evo9

18 March 2010

Structural engineer/ wall removal

Can anyone recommend a structural engineer in Sydney to see if a wall can be removed in a strata unit?? Has anyone had an internal brick wall removed if so what was the…

Annietom

18 March 2010

Adairs Sale

good onya donuts! like to know when the good bargains are around... I spent a bit in Laura Ashley today, they have 25% of everything (cept furn) over next four days…

felant

19 March 2010

builders in Adelaide using Hebel

I thought I would clarify the job - it is an extension to the back of the house, dimensions are approx. 9 x 5 m, and and ensuite to the side of the house, dimensions…

suh

19 March 2010

Decoration rubbish bin stickers

Just found the stickers at our local Pharmacy yesterday....fancy! They sell everything

Martin

19 March 2010

why build on slab?

quick and easier. Better process for trades. No need to get the same trades in and out.

JJ305

19 March 2010

House being built behind us - concerned about height

We also recieved a letter from the council stating the our neighbour has applied for a permit for a 2 story. We actually called the building commission and asked where we…

Fiffaro

19 March 2010

Thoughtless builder tagged our house.

A supervisor for the company preparing the plumbing under the slab talked to me today, so I now know which builder is building. He said that if they used the correct…

sleven

20 March 2010

Houses that face West

Yes... Very hot - as others have said it depends on what rooms will be there, the kind of curtains and the air conditioning etc. Our current living room is west facing...…

TheGardenWhisperer

20 March 2010

enclosing a patio

Better still is have a browse of your local councils website. The info you need may well be on there. You might discover some things you can quiz a council rep about

MrsRose

20 March 2010

Boral Briks

Here's the link http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=30878

kez70

20 March 2010

Pay with cash?

We paid cash for our home, built with a project builder. It was easy. At the beginning when we signed the contract with the building company we just had to show them…

rodrocket

20 March 2010

Basic CAD Software recommendations.

have a look at Deltacad i have used it to build heaps of projects ect cheers rocket

windowexpert

20 March 2010

Builder wont let us put floor in before kitchen??!!!!

Maybe you need to remind the builder who is paying the bills and who is the boss

building1

20 March 2010

have you been "WOW"d by a display home lately?

How…

saxien

21 March 2010

Fence/boundry/retaining wall.Possible dispute with neighbour

It looks like the house below may have been built without a site survey, only taking into account the position of the retaining wall, if the wall was put back into…

buildingwithhamra

21 March 2010

Undisclosed easement when purchasing block of land

Either you still want the land or not. This easement was undisclosed, to me that should void the contract. This easement does devalue the property. I would be talking to…

kaindec

21 March 2010

Land Encroachment

Thanks BWK, It does and doesnt bother me if you know what I mean. Im not overly fussed as I dont think I would use the land. Its more the case in regards to the future…

zeke

21 March 2010

Anyone live in Mt. Barker, South Australia

We live at Hahndorf, about 10 km away from the Bluestone display village - happy to trundle out there if it's for a good cause and isn't illegal, embarrassing...........or…

ECOECO

22 March 2010

UPVC WINDOWS DOORS

good god thats expensive i dont know your sizes but i think 40000 in your money would be about £20000 in ours here a average 3 bed house in…

kid81

22 March 2010

timber vs Steel Roof truss

Sorry, forgot to add noise. Most noise in a home is caused by flooring joists. Timber or steel in a roof or wall (if constructed properly) will not cause noise. Floor…

mpcj

22 March 2010

Auto Washing Machine Taps

^ I was only a minute in front of you Kek! Turning them off is something I've been doing since we nearly had a major disaster with plumbing. Long and boring story...but…

Guest

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Same happening in QLD with the cyclone up there. Hope you get building soon. Fingers crossed. Good Luck.

leni

24 March 2010

$2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get?

We also went with Highland. If you want the look of electric, I would only go induction. Choice have just done a new review of induction cooktops. I'm not a big fan of the…