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Knock down and rebuild v's renovateIts hard to calculate labor as all trades will have a labor fee.
Most builders work on a % margin. Usually the margin is around 20% for the average. Some will be lower… Home Buyers VS Boutique HomeJoles is right, it's all about the inclusions. We built with Bentley Homes, we chose a Designer home, so mostly all of what you see, is what you get. They had alot of… deb17 replied 26 July 2011 ago deb17Jul 26, 2011 6:21 pm online design websiteDoes anyone know of any good online room design websites? Preferably ones that let you choose wall colours from dulux etc and flooring that you can actually buy in… beth95 started a topic 26 July 2011 ago Wall InsulationThank you all for your opinions. We have decided to get proper sound proof insulation in the internal walls of our theatre room & leave the other internal walls as is. morox replied 27 July 2011 ago moroxJul 27, 2011 4:07 pm Turning 4th bedroom into a bathroomSounds like you may need to consider an extension also.
I would think that if you can use the 4th BR as a study/spare room then it would be more beneficial to retain it… kytonJul 28, 2011 3:25 pm Goodneighbour fencing priceThanks Chris.
My fencing guy said it's best to put the fence post in first, then concrete, then put the fence up. Ensuite location......We have a bathroom off our entrance hall. I don't mind the location of the bathroom, but hate the fact that you can look straight into it from the front door/ lounge room… tjilpi replied 29 July 2011 ago Built in TV UnitsThere is no problem at all with putting your DVD/BD Player, STB, etc. behind closed doors, so long as you have adequate ventilation. A hole cutter to the rear panel will… cray- replied 29 July 2011 ago cray-Jul 29, 2011 1:48 pm Removing stickers from merbau screenAfter using the oil on the wood to remove the sticker don't forget to clean it with softer cloth. The cloth you are gonna use to clear the sticker should also be soft. slab down - is this work okay.I think you are worrying needlessly.
If that large pipe was merely a conduit for services, the tradies will bore holes through the bottom plate, which has no structural… Wording of new fence noticeShould I include this in my Notice of Intention to Perform Replacement,
Definitely YES.
Include everything however trivial including… eyspyJul 30, 2011 10:47 pm Ant ProblemIf you have an ant problem and there is no food scraps laying around you could have a problem.
Black ants are natural hunters of white ants. They will seek them out to… eyspy replied 30 July 2011 ago eyspyJul 30, 2011 10:56 pm Points to raise during inspectionIf you are unsure yourself of everything you need to keep an eye out for (and to be honest most people are) then it might be an idea to consider getting an independent… Slab details confusionIf you've signed a contract then stick to it. It sounds liek the builder is tryign to extract some more money from you. Casa2 replied 1 August 2011 ago Casa2Aug 01, 2011 9:54 am FencingWell firstly I don't know if there's such a thing as a "standard timber fence"; what height? does it need to have capping? what kind of timber do you want it to be made… grom40 replied 1 August 2011 ago Garage rear roller doorMost garage roller doors over hang the opening by 30-50mm each side.
The channel is usually 80-100mm deep and the anchor it around 40-600 in.
It is only a guide rail and… Knock down and rebuildIf you use the search function you'll find 6 pages of results with the word Kurmond in it.
Have a sift through (a lot of them are the same thread with a a different post)… Tiling QuestionThat sounds much better, I am sure you will be pleased with that decision. eyspy replied 2 August 2011 ago eyspyAug 02, 2011 9:58 pm Cost of gas connection to new dwellingYep, bringing the line to the house is free BUT they quote 4-6weeks, and then you have to apply for your meter. I rang on week 7 and they told me 2 more weeks Havent… Bam replied 2 August 2011 ago Spare keysLockwood introduced a restricted key system to all their new locks, you can get one directly from Lockwood. Ceiling LiningsThanks for the feedback Thought I had it sorted. Was at an auction yesterday and on the spur of the moment bought Tasmanian Oak for 30c lineal metre (bargain!) so was… tjilpi replied 4 August 2011 ago strong walls?!
The easiest way still sounds like just a layer of impact resistant gyprock over the original. As nika pointed out, the doc shows it can go directly… Nika25 replied 4 August 2011 ago Casa2Aug 05, 2011 9:57 am Question about plumbingThanks for your reply. It is good to read of others experiences. I spoke to our site supervisor this morning and he is looking into it for us. I would rather have them run… Jase replied 5 August 2011 ago Cutting metal pipesIf u dont like a grinder try a recipro saw. Ozitzo have a cheapie that will do the job. Planning for a shedWe are based in the uk and are in the process of selling a piece of land in Queensland which has on it a 12m x 8m shed, built we think in the mid 1990's. It's a closed… Locating service cablesI had to do a similar thing in Sydney, found a company called SureSearch when googling. They were helpful and efficient. From memory cost about $500 to locate phone, water… J&K replied 5 August 2011 ago Mould from condensationA few things that might help:
- Check to see if the wall vents are blocked.
- Kill the existing mould with a bleach solution again.
- Run a heater constantly for a few… kek replied 6 August 2011 ago Side Fence & Gate - WAWasnt sure where to put this
We have colorbond fences and want a gate on one side house and fence on the other. The fence space is 1.6metres wide and gate would be… LeanneR started a topic 6 August 2011 ago Timber Decking & timber sizesposts 90x90mm or 230x230mm brickwork
bearers 2/190x35mm will span 2400mm (thats 2 nailed together)
joists 90x45mm will span 1700mm @ 450mm centers cherub replied 7 August 2011 ago
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