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Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?
Any thoughts on steel pre fab sub floors? I'm building in SE Melbourne and like sub floor over slab but for time efficiency I'm going with the pre fab option. Kossy replied 7 May 2021 ago KossyMay 07, 2021 2:10 pm Gap between cladding and roofing
That's very messy work! provided there is a flashing in behind that cladding it should be okay. Normally you want a 10mm gap as the cladding cant sit on the roof tiles (… Don't do it!We built with Dixon's in 2019, the whole process was horrible!
We are still trying to get our driveway fixed after they dug it up to finally repair smashed pipes from when… mandy p started a topic 6 May 2021 ago Redstone (Sunbury, Vic)Agree. We only used the gas for the fireplace on the winter days. In return we have to pay for a connection fee through out the year.
Base price vs final cost price
i asked these sames questions in the initial stages of search for a builder and found that you're better off getting estimates from your top three builders and see if… Completion timefram?Pretty much impossible to answer.
Your contract should stipulate a maximum building period though for when they must have it completed by (noting there will be clauses…
If you flip the kitchen and bedroom 5, I would put the powder room in place of the walk in linen and put the linen under the stairs. BerekMay 02, 2021 8:00 pm AmacyMay 02, 2021 7:27 pm Slab Positioning issueIf you have genuine concern the slab is positioned incorrectly you will need to raise a formal notice of dispute before the pour exactiy as per the clauses about this… Concrete Block vs Brick HomeJust posting links to good answers about this from American websites
Briefly concrete block is only suitable in the tropics. It's too cold in climates like Sydney or Perth… Allworth Carlisle Build In Western Sydney
Thank You ! Beautiful home 🏠! I will use most of the combination you used because your house looks amazing. God bless you and your family
Thanks again!
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Ash ashhme replied 30 April 2021 ago Frame and final inspectionHi
We decided to put in a window for more natural light so we could take out 1 of the skylights in the dining
So there will only be 1 skylight instead of 2 and the… mizlong started a topic 30 April 2021 ago What will 450k get me?
Hi Josh,
thank you for the advice. I learned so much.
I have had an appointment with Achieve homes. Have you heard about them? they quoted us far lower compared to
GJ… LFMELApr 29, 2021 9:30 pm Who can build house like this?Where is this model house?
If you can, knock on the door and ask them nicely about who built it etc. you’d be surprised who will help when your being friendly and… Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)
cornellengineers, in SA that's how do they do the slabs. I have heard Metricon had some problems in the past with the slabs here in SA as they… Advice on waffle pod heights please
Thanks for the reply! The builder told me 300mm pods are for H slab, not M and that they got it wrong on the plan before that's why they wanted me to sign variation to… cezz replied 24 April 2021 ago cezzApr 24, 2021 12:41 pm New build - south facing windowsHi Camel.
I suggest installing a slit window, a tall and narrow window, maybe two if you can, into the ground floor family west wall with a shading device over, possible… Bimbob replied 23 April 2021 ago Fixed site costs
I'm building in Smiths Lane stage 2 as well! Who did you end up choosing as builder? cezz replied 23 April 2021 ago Is this slab within normal limits
Yes that’s what I would have thought. It’s covered with floorboards now but I think I will have to take the boards off to get a closer look. It’s certainly not… KDR - Fencing
Hi Kotex
Temp fencing is pretty cheap, Just for the frontage you're probably going to spend $150/week.
What most demo companies do is to include say 3 months work of… SejaeD replied 22 April 2021 ago
based on approximate dimensions for your rooms my suggestions has reduced the total floor area of the house by about 50 sqm and there's probably opportunity for further… NSW Hills District - Knock Down Rebuild
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There are some good builders based in the Hills. Really comes down to you budget.
If you have $1.5m then I would speak to Homestead or Chateau, even Meadowbank… SejaeD replied 21 April 2021 ago enz32Apr 20, 2021 11:14 pm Who to Build With?Hi we are considering d8 home. We went thru boutique n henley but like the d8 layout. Pls inform about your build quality experience with them. Thanks PROVISIONAL SUMI took a cheque to me from the builder, said nothing to the bank. Ended up using it for stuff after handover. Mine was only a few thousand though, I imagine a provisional… Building with sterling homes adelaideHi,
When did Sterling Homes give you a handover date? We keep asking them and they said handover date would not be advised until after tiling is done.
How long was it…
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