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prestart adviceSuggest you tick off on all the following:
- Architectural plans are all correct incl electrical, lighting, joinery details
- Make sure you understand all part of the… Gutter guards- Gutta Filta?You need to check the product reviews, particularly on US sites. Google combinations of review, gutta, gutter, filta, filter and foam.
Also be aware that the BCA has a… SaveH2O replied 10 February 2014 ago Storybook homes Mornington peninsulaHave been around for a long time-
I was inspired by their designs 15 years ago.Built one similar.
If you do build with their designs,think about the
maintenance… Non-Toxic Outdoor Plants For PetsWe've found some citronella plants/shrubs. Quite nice - keep mossies away - and appear harmless to pets. Could be good for near windows.
Not sure on flowers ...  In a… Building with Eden Brea - Jordan SpringsWe bought land separate from house. I didn't have any issues at all. I do find their process a bit drawn out... And you really have to think about every aspect in… NowLiving - Ready to move new houses - ReviewHi,
We are looking at properties from Nowliving - New houses ready to move. These are made available through WA housing scheme and built by BGC. I would like to know… Kalz started a topic 7 February 2014 ago Help with data pointsMake sure you have a phone point in the garage where you have the modem for adsl. From there you run all your network cables out to your house. For me I have 6in the… aza0 replied 6 February 2014 ago Has anyone used Ocean Micra Laminex?Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has used Ocean Micra Laminex for cupboard doors.
I'm considering this colour for my laundry overhead cabionet and linen closet, with… RobbieBob started a topic 6 February 2014 ago ugbugFeb 06, 2014 11:46 am variations and extra contract timeWhilst builder is entitled to extension of time if variation genuinely delays the build it always must be reasonable.
Owner has the option not to agree and advice from… Talbot Walsh (Perth)We got a sign off these guys last month and it looks great at the front of the house.
It was a 300 x 400 x 2mm stainless steel house sign with our house number and… bindi replied 6 February 2014 ago bindiFeb 06, 2014 12:30 am [Help] Lodging a complainI get one of this type of cases once a month now, and sadly to say that I see it too often.
You would need to do the following:
- Put your defects in writing to the… New purchase and retainers.I would agree with building-expert on this one, with out more details it is actually hard to say what type of defect it is and what is the cause.
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To be able to cope with a big future, we have moved from 79 Hallam South Rd to a much bigger factory at 17-25 Wedgewood… ECOECO started a topic 4 February 2014 ago Fence BoundaryI questioned my local council here in adelaide as i was looking to put a fence slightly inside the boundary fence on my side of the property,and they said no worries,and… steevo replied 3 February 2014 ago How much is too much?I'm watching for this. We have a 12 month "check" period - which is nearly up. I figured a full 4 seasons would be good. A few "hair" cracks in garage - but I've seen… Henley Facadeyeah, if u talk to their sales ppl they can generally pull out some other client homes they've built with that facade/design. can the afresco ceiling cedar be added after handover? My tender guy is trying to convince me that it should be done with the build first time and says it would be hard,… Where to escalate building complaints to?Only as we are in the thick of it... I agree call Fair Trading and lodge a complaint, it costs nothing you can download the form and away you go...there are different time… nectar replied 2 February 2014 ago is this appropriate to build?If you are near the beach you will eventually find all those old homes will gradually be either renovated or bulldozed...Yours will retain value especially if you will… Shed conversionWalls are not always necessarily completly load bearing, maybe theres a column in the wall that is the only load bearing component.
If you are altering the load bearing… Barrier for verandahHi guys,
We have a very large verandah, and below it is a terraced garden (well itsa supposed to be.. bit of a mess at the moment).
robbie_p started a topic 28 January 2014 ago SannaJan 27, 2014 9:33 pm Electrical Upgrade costsYes, stick to plain old bayonet light fittings as much as you can, as it is a whole lot cheaper to add your fancy light fitting after handover. Sometimes I'm sure there's… bpratt replied 27 January 2014 ago DIY Tiling layout - helpI see where you are coming from, particulary with open plan kitchens and living rooms next to each other, and larger tiles flowing from the living room to kitchen would… bpratt replied 27 January 2014 ago What is cheaper - Building designI have several blog posts that may be of interest to you. It ia a canadian site but is often relevant to Australia. Check the index for topics of interest.
HELP - Builder Dragging ProjectHi
I am new here. We contracted a builder to do our kitchen renovation. Contract said that it will only take 12 days or 18 days including the…
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excellent bit of info, thanks for sharing
if they got a bit silly could quite easily get it wrapped around their neck!
