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Brick lintels above windowsI believe you need the gap to account not only for lintel deflection but also to allow for the contraction/expansion of the window frame itself? alexp79 replied 1 November 2022 ago Reverse house lockup constructionif it got wet it needs replacement, the install manual for gyprock and any other plasterboard supplier says it can only be installed after external envelope intact. quote… Pulse replied 31 October 2022 ago PulseOct 31, 2022 6:25 pm Firstyle Homes Grantham 37.5 - NSW buildWe are planning to build with Firstyle homes (modified Grantham 37.5) and have paid a $1000 initial deposit for the soil test and survey. If anyone has built recently with… Electrical Plan MJHAs noted ,wiring the bottom story of a 2 story is a pain after completion.
In our case , the builder would not allow any other services on site until after handover so… jesco replied 31 October 2022 ago jescoOct 31, 2022 11:36 am Manufacturers of "security" doors in AustraliaIs there a company in Australia that manufactures entrance doors that withstand an enthusiastic amateur equipped with Youtube, hand tools and angle grinder for >15… Ergo started a topic 30 October 2022 ago orbit homes.The Salesman can say and get away with whatever he wants within reason (short of murder (humour)). What's reasonable to the builder is "The salesman made a mistake...?" so… Data points and wall platesThe cable at the top with 2 wires should be the phone line.
As for the bottom cables it does look interesting. At a glance, there is nothing there to suggest that its… Monty85 replied 26 October 2022 ago Door on WIL (Walk in Linen)I have a WIL in the laundry with no door (it's kinda tucked away with a bulkhead) and also a Linen robe with sliding doors in the hallway kennyc replied 25 October 2022 ago Australian Building CoABC is a brand name of Metricon. The standard of service and workmanship will be same as Metricon's. Same contractors etc. Finishes and fittings will differ based on price… HomeBuilder GrantThis was discussed at length in a thread a few years ago. Do some keyword searches to try to find it. SaveH2O replied 23 October 2022 ago Comparing roofing delays.
Our neighbours at the house we're in at the moment built with DA and they smashed it out! The house just flew up, so fingers crossed it flies for you now too!
We have 3… Echo2k3 replied 23 October 2022 ago Underground Power Pit Process?
Hi Serog, I am going to have to go through the same process. May I know where you are building and who is your electricity distributor. I am planning KDRB in Vermont… Raghu replied 22 October 2022 ago RaghuOct 22, 2022 7:50 am Is 4M backyard good enough ?That is what I meant yeah - make it usable. Only you know how you will want to use it. Looking at the revised plan 1.9x3 is extremely small. It's literally a small table… PulseOct 20, 2022 8:41 pm Question on knock down and rebuildThanks mate.
Sounds like there is potential savings for people doing knock down and rebuild but these savings are redirected to the councils pocket. I suspect $$$… Citipower Electrical Pit Cost
How did you go with your pricing? I just received a quote from united energy, 3phase and even less than 5m from pole at just shy of $5.5k. All I got was an amount and no… Serog replied 19 October 2022 ago SerogOct 19, 2022 7:35 am New house design and void suggestions pleasehi @, thanks again. It's good recommendation that to enclose the half of staircase for storage (i.e. 2nd flight of staircase). I'm incorporating that in our final design. Cheers. Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes
Generally it was decent job. We are still settling in so opinions will firm as we go along. The general build quality and finishing is what you would expect. We did… ManDam replied 18 October 2022 ago Colour matching advice- Austral Brampton
Can you please send me any photos of your finished house. I am using same brick Brampton brick I just worry about if them looks ugly when chipped. Please share your… Clarendon Vs Lily Homes
Hi did you ever get any feedback on Lily Homes? Who did you end up going with? We are considering Lily Homes and starting to get concerned about a few things.
Thanks
Eva Messy demo- Soil removalWhat does the site actually look like? How deep is the contamination and how big is the site? You could estimate the volume of soil pretty easily and call around to get an… Renovate/Extend or build a new one in WAThanks our house is almost 40years old, its just a 3/2 with 4th room being a bed/study. We did some renovation interms of cosmetic changes so we would lose that we… new comerHello,friends, I am a new comer,glad to chat with friends in forum.Thanks! tygbhouse started a topic 11 October 2022 ago mayonOct 09, 2022 9:32 pm UhuruOct 07, 2022 7:03 pm Concrete piering cost estimateThe smart money, is to have someone inspect the drilling, bearing pressure, installation and depth
Then approximate the cost.
Some builders have a habit of booking… Should we sign the Contract?you sound like my twin 
we're also building a second home with the first one being standard turn key home built 8 years ago, and this one packing most of the… Driveway gradientless that 20% is usually max, needs transitions though, 2m with 10% change of gradient
Pulse replied 5 October 2022 ago PulseOct 05, 2022 7:50 pm Show us your retractable roofI recently saw one in a Fake 3D Coloured Rendering designed by a Artist/Architect that had no idea how it was going to be engineered and built.
The clients dumped the…
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