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All I can say is that my hubby and I are still not used to the fact that so much wood and plaster board is used in a house build. We're quite amazed that other than the… tc2000 replied 13 August 2009 ago The last straw!!
If i decide to bite the bullet with my current builder the house ends up at around $8900 per sq it came in at 285k complete 32sq (we pretty much… d3p replied 13 August 2009 ago locusAug 13, 2009 11:15 pm A Blog About Wisdom HomesHi Murray! Sorrento is beautiful! can't wait to see the progress of your build!  we, too, are building with Wisdom  and our experience with them… cielly replied 14 August 2009 ago Media distribution - best way
My gut feel is your right Pugs. I have been in the corporate side of this industry for 20 years, however when it comes… Steveo replied 15 August 2009 ago JJ305Aug 14, 2009 12:21 pm Building in North LakesHI YA!
We're not building with Clarendon either, but did look through the show home in North Lakes at the beginning of the year...
We are building in North Lakes -… Jolene replied 14 August 2009 ago Day oneHi Kylie
Thanks for your reply; it sounds encouraging. I am not a very good handy person, but would like to have a builder that allows me to bring my own tiles, floor,… General Specification to BuildingWe are building in Kuringgai and as part of that we had to pay a levy to the council whereby they will repair any damage to the infrastructure up to that value. Our… danc12 replied 14 August 2009 ago steel frameAny frame and truss factory will knock up what you need if you give them the plans French or Swiss???Re: Ebony Vs Slate Grey
Ebony solar reflectance is 5.1
Slate Grey solar reflectance is 12.7
Ebony Solar Absorptance is 94.9 ± 0.2
Slate Grey Solar Absorptance is 87.3 ±… Newbie Question - site costs/soil testsHi Piper,
I found the PD salesperson near us was a great wealth of knowledge, he had been with the company for years and knew the area well enough to say the estates… 2nd fix carpentry progress claimI suppose that you have a contract ,would it be best to read the contract and see what work should be copleted before you pay this installment… time for cement slab to dry/cure?Normally yes 5CU mtrs (if we need 5.4 we can sometimes get it in 1 load)
But the last load we would organise it to be at least 3.4cu mtrs.
Full accelerator, Hmmm ... we do… What cost more? House or land?
809m2 land - $125,000.00
22 square house with all fittings inc driveway except air con, fancy light fittings, fences and window furnishings - $191,000.00 Jess09 replied 16 August 2009 ago Is there a bolt missing here?Yes unless the bottom of the stirrup is going to covered in a decent layer of concrete.
Also the existing dyna bolt looks to be yellow-zinc plated where it should be galvanised Is it easy to add a gas point after handover?If possible, i would try and add it during the build. PD charged $120 for the extra point. I'm sure you will be looking at a lot more than that to get a plumber out to do the same. Hey guys, I am building with Ultimate homes in Ellenbrook... things have been progressing well with the house. I didn't know how to post pics before but i think i have… HELP - Weakened FrameI agree with borg, it shouldn't be a problem but a noggin on edge directly under the top plate wouldn't hurt Soakwell installationHi Canty
I am currently looking into soakwell installers or stormwater installers. Who installed your soakwells/stormwater? and did they do a… Dasha replied 17 August 2009 ago DashaAug 17, 2009 1:37 pm 'Earth Kiss' RenderThanks Stormy!! What good timing, eh?
I was hoping it would be a little darker then paperbark, as thats what we originally chose but we think it might be a little too… Bam replied 17 August 2009 ago Visualisers
They are so helpful.... we decided on our colours… Interim Occupancy CertificateOh Judie that's horrible!! It definitely exists as it's discussed in the letter from my PCA. Can you go direct to the council for one… Judie replied 17 August 2009 ago JudieAug 17, 2009 8:26 pm Allworth Homesthanks for the feedback everyone. We ended signing up with Cosmopolitan homes - mainly because we are required to build a Cosmopolitan house on the block we picked - but… Opinions pleasewell hubby and i could not agree antway decide to move wall plus add some wall down hall near bed 1 and have the kids computer in the rumpus in that new corner First Build Help......Perth!Another investment oppertunity is to buy an already built display home. If you look on all the builders websites you can see display homes for sale or ready built homes… Footings too short? Should we be worried?All sorted. Spoke to the engineer and the footings guy. The footings guy will dig out around and under the top slab bolt up some reinforcement rods into the existing slab… Screen doors in SydneyHi Judie, We went with Elie Home Improvements. Fantastic customer service and the price was competitive. We had flyscreens and security doors done and are very happy with them all. JojayAug 18, 2009 8:13 pm $981 for 3 whirleybirds??During our tender appointment it took our tender presenter 10 minutes to make changes to our tender document. It really doesn't take them long at all so I dont know why… Ari replied 18 August 2009 ago Help ! What stage i am currently?hey buzz and chickad23
thanks for the tip...  time for practice
now as an update, if everyone curious....
sent email
again (verbally) i have been told, it's on… d3p replied 18 August 2009 ago
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(i want latte colour just like what australbrick have)
