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Building in South East QueenslandI've noticed quite a few people using Coral. Are a lot of builders flexible with their designs? Once we know what we really want we will go get… Contracts - need advice Please!A scanned copy. I agree with the other posts. Walk now. Ask yourself why are they doing this? Not sure how much money you have paid them, but it may be a small price to… My new house - wrong land sizeHave you seen your 4 survey/boundary pegs before the fences went up? Even if the fences are put up, the pegs should still be there, covered… cygrace replied 18 November 2009 ago Electrical Kill switchesWe got some minor electrical changes done post-contract. I also convinced the sparkie doing our fit-off to add an extra power point that we'd forgotten to include earlier,… kek replied 18 November 2009 ago BlownNov 18, 2009 6:45 pm square set cornice??I love square set and I have no idea why we didn't get it put in our tender! Just one of those things we missed!! GRRRR!!!!! We are instead getting one of those 3 step… PCI Tomorrow - My List So FarThanks for the couple of tips, our SS knows of most of the issues, paint is a given so haven't mentioned that yet. The sticker on the door is that stuff they have on… Benji replied 18 November 2009 ago BenjiNov 18, 2009 9:24 pm How hard is it to build on sloping landGet DH to have a look at the James Hardie web site you can get them also to send out there Look Home Mag free, which will give you heaps of information on using lighter… take2 replied 18 November 2009 ago take2Nov 18, 2009 11:51 pm Good builder - Gold Coast!I am going to search them now! I have been lookking at plantation andmetricon they both have reallly nice houses Mrs P replied 19 November 2009 ago Mrs PNov 19, 2009 12:43 am Thank you for replying!
Just to post the solution in… White colour scheme...charcoal blinds?Hi,
Well I'm going to offer another opinion...
I think that despite the black window frames, charcoal roller blinds would look odd. Personally I think you should stick… Any display homes at Coomera Genesis?There is some display houses in the Jacobs Ridge estate in Ormeau. I am heading there this weekend to have a look. I might suss out these Coomera ones too! Mrs P replied 19 November 2009 ago Mrs PNov 19, 2009 11:42 pm Butlers PantryOurs is to be 5m x 2.5m and will have the following;
Double sinks, with draining rack
Dishwasher
2nd Fridge
Then shelves for storage & food BecH replied 20 November 2009 ago BecHNov 20, 2009 12:06 am Building on AcreageWe're buidling on a half acre and could not find a project home design that even came close to suiting our needs and the blocks orientation. To me one of the advantages… 75etd replied 20 November 2009 ago 75etdNov 20, 2009 9:42 am Anyone building with AVJ?Finally after numerous calls to the HQ in Sydney, I finally managed them to email the Surbey Report. The Sales Admin person told me the quote was not right as the drafting… simI replied 20 November 2009 ago simINov 20, 2009 12:16 pm Colourbond vs Tiles
That's interesting - most posters from eastern states have said colourbond is dearer and many pay thousands to upgrade to it.
In SA, colourbond… House Design without a GarageThere are several beautiful homes in my estate that have no garage as access is from the back and that is where the garage is located. They all look fantastic and I would… Mrs B replied 20 November 2009 ago Mrs BNov 20, 2009 4:40 pm Help with DesignThanks for the feedback.
1.Decide to take your advice on increasing carport width to remove teh extra hip and valley.
2.Plan to have a curved roof on the Verandah (not… dsd replied 20 November 2009 ago Facade V Pool
Just noticed on your plans, that beds 2, 3 & 4 are upstairs, so they are the kidlets rooms and the rumpus up there is for them as well I am… Moogles replied 20 November 2009 ago Crossover problem....please help!Hey, thanks for the replies...
I still don't understand why the land developer did not communicate with our builder and seek our opinion… kek replied 21 November 2009 ago Building Process - Sequence of eventsWe all enjoy big events that bring us so much positive emotions. But let's peek behind the scene to unerstand how they are organized
if you want more just look here: joles replied 21 November 2009 ago jolesNov 21, 2009 8:55 am How much did it cost?Looks like (hopefully doesnt increase) my Duplex which is not a Project Home will be costing around 15k/square for above standard inclusions.
Just do a earch aswell,… Large open space living areas and cornices
the bulkheads are great for defining areas especially in a larger multi-functional room.
One reason why I don't think it works as well in the 2nd photo, is that the… 4walls replied 21 November 2009 ago jolesNov 21, 2009 9:03 pm When is the 5% deposit due???Our builder posted us an invoice for the 5% deposit a few days after we signed the contract. But it didn't stipulate when it was to be paid by. Our start date is end of… Moogles replied 21 November 2009 ago Project Vs CustomThanks take2. I will just have to go around getting quotes. I love the convenience of a project builder, sign the papers and leave it up to them. But I know I can save… Mrs P replied 21 November 2009 ago Mrs PNov 21, 2009 10:07 pm Is this acceptable?! Damage by bob cat
As most of us here are probably not builders, I am sure we can all learn something from your experience. It's funny how some of these builders can talk and talk and expect… Booque replied 21 November 2009 ago When does the house become yours?The house is all yours when:
- you all agree there are no existing/current defects with the house
- OH&S Certificate is issued
- Final… Rinny replied 21 November 2009 ago RinnyNov 21, 2009 11:52 pm Thorney's GJ Lewis Home
Hi Thorney
Havnt heard from you in a while what you been up too??
Its pretty full on once you move in isnt it?
Its amazing as you build its great to come onto this web… Taffy replied 22 November 2009 ago TaffyNov 22, 2009 10:20 am TaffyNov 22, 2009 10:38 am Solutions to frame overhang.
"People don't even know what you are doing
so how would they know what is right or not"
Thats the great thing and what I like so much… Hi,
We're looking at building a simple facade with Austral Hawthorn 76mm bricks, and we can't make up our mind about what roof colour!… Riva 34The Riva 33? We're building one with M and they have been perfectly fine to deal with so far. But building has not commenced.
Turn-around time for a question was about… btherl replied 22 November 2009 ago
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