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Question on Building a houseCustom architected housed might look very good but this comes at price, sometimes twice as much comparing to an amended project home. I reckon the best strategy would be… Building a house in WANo real answer as to why one is done over the other - you will see more WA builders embracing framed construction along with brick veneer but with most things, it is… jayw replied 16 November 2009 ago Dennis Family Homes (the Flinders 310)I had a look on the webpage and couldn't find a 310? Is it one of the generations series homes?
The standard inclusions look pretty good, I like the facade on the… IS the Porter Davis 24/7 Working ??
Sadly no photos for us either. Timeline is up to date for us and all of the comments have been placed in the new environment however we do not have our colour selection… Attic/ceiling space for storageYou could ask the builder for attic-type trusses, that way you won't have diagonal trusses going everywhere, blocking your path. They are more expensive (I have no idea… Slab done - now what???Yup if you get a frame, then expect one very soon  But if in WA then you are looking at more like at least 10 days to let the slab do it's thing before they plop the… Where to place downlightswhen placing DL's 0.5m from the wall you have a great opportunity to place some art on the the wall and the DL will do a great job, 1m… home insurance---cost???Yeah, good points....
I think I will have to look at the PDS for a few of them, as the info on their websites is minimal kirsada replied 17 November 2009 ago Subdivision in Adelaide North eastMy subdivision is still going and has taken over 12 months.
My sewerage extention is costing $18k, so in total the costs for me have come close to $30k.
Look into… Lee75 replied 17 November 2009 ago Lee75Nov 17, 2009 10:08 am slknvNov 17, 2009 1:47 pm Builder refusing to give me towel ringsI am up to my final payment, so for the sake of towel rings I will be paying to get my keys, but it won't stop me from going to consumer affairs or the building… Melbourne weather and house cracksHi,
*Love the site, not much of a poster but a keen reader *
We are building with M in the northern suburbs and are pretty much at handover. With the "independent"… stupid question about kickboardsI agree -- they can be whatever you like but I would avoid white because I think you're right -- scuff marks would show.
The stainless steel laminate is also a pretty… 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 5:45 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 8:24 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 10:51 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 18, 2009 11:43 pm 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 10:42 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 19, 2009 11:06 pm 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 8:42 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 11:16 am 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 3:40 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 7:55 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,…
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can that be taken as an argument? 
