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Cost for adding a PorticoOops i meant for the front like kek described, you know the roofed porch area as you go through to enter the front door. Site preparationI have just been advised that my footings variation has blown out. I am looking at reducing the cost where possible.
Has anyone got the ground work done themselves (just… metter started a topic 1 October 2009 ago Bianca Bricks with ?? roof tilesI am leaning towards Bianca bricks from Boral. Could anyone suggest which of the following roof tiles from Bristle will compliment this brick. Here are my choices in no… 2pais started a topic 2 October 2009 ago 2paisOct 02, 2009 8:18 am Deposit paid, decisions made!CONGRATULATIONS 
That is great news, even better that you have found comfort in your new builder. My land settles next fri the 9th, so let me know how you go.
once… Slab costJust found out that they've put 20 MPA in the footings when 25 MPA was specified so have to contact the engineer to see whether this will be ok. keeps getting worse and… Daveky replied 2 October 2009 ago Fairhaven HomesCongratulations, we are also building the Whistler and so far so good! I've built once previously with Henley and the process was hell! All… plastering ?? how long should it takeYep, all of mine were done in a few days, but they did the cornice of my bedrooms and stopped. After the kitchen was installed they came back and did the rest of the… Building with MetYou’re not that far at all. We had the same thing happen to us, never had a full walk through and they never take you out side to show you around the outside of the… sandaOct 03, 2009 5:23 pm Austal bricks~Dampieryou can try Austral's website also that sometimes works to give you display home addresses that use the same brick. Its not always up to date though  HELP!! Legal advise needed$500 .. If i was you I will pay for it first, so thing can get started. Then I will try to find the way to get that back.
PS: Delay builder will cost you more money...… Let the fun begin with the Madison 30!!!!Hi Guys,
Sorry we have only just got the internet on. So we have been in our house for about 2mths approx now. It's pretty good. The painting and bulk head issues still… IQ livingWent to see our place today for a poke in the window, and its finished!
We noted a few errors through the window a few weeks ago, got onto Jo (Joanne Hudson, IQs leading… My front yard has caved in!If backfilled properly there should have been minimal subsidence but the reality they don't.
I wouldn't be placing anything like turf untill you've had some good rain… mudmap replied 5 October 2009 ago Smart tiles in bathroom..cost??Our builder has quoted us $45, which seems OK.
My wife is concerned though, as she has a lot of hair and is worried about grate blockages using the smart tile.
Anyone… JML replied 5 October 2009 ago Help with colours of roof please!!Thanks buildingwithhamra - I do prefer lighter roofs too, but hubby doesn't want house to look too washed out.
I'll try and work out how to post my front elevation plan… take2Oct 05, 2009 3:08 pm how do you convert??If we apply the formula of:
size of Y =/= X (size of Y does not equal X )
we get the well known phrase:
"It's not the size of <insert Y here> that matters, it's the way… Double Brick house. No damp proof course!Yeh turns out that they dont put in a physical barrier anymore just the dampco stuff.
Would of been nice for the SS to tell me rather than just saying no. Ohwell.
All the… eXume replied 5 October 2009 ago eXumeOct 05, 2009 8:30 pm cleojOct 05, 2009 10:10 pm Upper storey extension - what material?I think you'll find that comparing brick veneer to blueboard/weatherboard for insulation properties there will be negligible difference if you use a good quality wall wrap… Private Builder vs Volume BuilderHi Sassy,
My FIL is a building designer/builder and he has said that the cheapest he could build a 'standard' house would be at least $1200 - 1500 per sqm. We're getting… Termite ProtectionMost builders give reticulated termite system as standard in Sydney, but some good builders give Termimesh.
Not sure what's the difference. aya99 replied 7 October 2009 ago aya99Oct 07, 2009 3:02 pm SJD HomesI am building with them at the moment.....
constrction hasnt started yet though. Have not had any issues yet Conveyancer for building contractWe decided to have a lawyer look over our building contract recently and it cost $300 for a two hour meeting.
This is our first time building and we wanted to make sure we… HelsOct 08, 2009 10:19 pm Occupational certificatesYou can get your COO during the week of PCI. Its basically a certificate to say that its fit to live in and usually your builder won't apply for it until your house is… Late Variation before handoverIt's a great feeling having a win and right before handover. You probably won't read this for awhile as you're moving in today. You'll probably log on some time down the…
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If you dont mind me asking, what did you add to have it go up that much?? We were thinking maybe an extra 8 power points, 4-5 external lights, an extra TV…
But yeah, it's nice to have some individuality. We have plenty of that.... 
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