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lintels above windowsThe answer is yes (if I understand your question correctly)
Do you want me to email you a copy of AS1684 ( the timber framing code?)
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thanks , i would… Sharing costs of retaining wallThe retaining wall is on top of the boundary line. Our neighbor cut the land and we filled to the boundary, roughly the same height. Preliminary plan agreement
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Our resident legal expert should be able to give you better advice, but generally there should be a 10 day cooling off period, I know in NSW this is the… Facade upgradeHas anybody done facade upgrade with Firstyle Homes? Any idea how much does it cost to upgrade to Delta facade and also adding a balcony? Nawal started a topic 27 October 2021 ago NawalOct 27, 2021 9:19 pm Bayside buildThomas archer can alter their designs for a fee if you select one of their pre designed plans. We about to start building with them on approx the same size block.… anged replied 26 October 2021 ago angedOct 26, 2021 6:02 pm Spectrum Build North Brisbane
Our build started this week, minor earthworks getting ready for Septic system, rainwater tank and slab.
We've received our official notification of commencement, with… Façade colour scheme
Thanks, Jason for sharing the details and suggesting something which can give me some direction. Construction scheduleTrial it for 30days, Most are happy to offer an extension if they can see you are offering positive feedback.
BTW, you always get grey areas onsite its not always black… Boston 42 Alternatives?
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It's hard for the project home guys to manage deliveries on Main roads, though I have seen Clarendon do it on a number of occasions.
If you are comfortable,… Steve Parcell builders (SE QLD)We’re looking to build our first home, double story 5 bedrooms, on 750sqm land.
We have looked into a few builders - Metricon, Steve Parcell. Was really hoping to hear… Esty started a topic 24 October 2021 ago Garage North West facing block orientation
with the a suitable your block will be fine for a new build in Brisbane... check the excellent YourHome.gov.au website for advice about passive solar design, orientation… Knockdown Rebuild Acre Inner MelbourneGood advice, I completely agree. My dream is to build on the block though but just reading some things online like WOLF who suggests $5000+ per sqm is too much at the…
If you need a separate powder room, you could possibly carve out some space in the laundry. The existing laundry dimensions look quite generous with lots of potentially… Maybe you could swap the Ens and WIR in the original design? Something like this idea. Probably easier for plumbing work too. Ask your designer to re-model them and check… Living with a dark Colourbond roofThank you Noname, agree with your points. Certainly not overly concerned, but thought it prudent to see if there were lived experiences we can learn from. AFALDT replied 20 October 2021 ago Feedback on floor plan for new homeThankyou oklouise. You addressed the exact points I was looking for, and I really like what you did with the design for the kitchen, Master BR and Media room, bed 3 entrance. Smiss replied 20 October 2021 ago SmissOct 19, 2021 11:23 pm Feedback on dining, family, kitchen
I wouldn't get rid of the west window of Dining either if it looks into your backyard. Blinds can fix summer sun glare. If it's a single level house, you can extend out… Is this reasonable for Tiger tails.
Anyway way I can reduce this? Potential stormwater issueHi all,
I am in the initial design stage of building a home on my block of land in a well established inner Melbourne suburb. My block is 10 metres wide and 44 metres… Legend73 started a topic 18 October 2021 ago Demolition & removal of waffle pod slabIt's not unusual and not that hard. Why not just get the demolition included in the price for your new build. At least that way the new house builder will be able to… pmacca started a topic 17 October 2021 ago Bricks vs Hebel vs CladdingThank you Pedro4137,
Correct, Hebel 75mm weighs around 60kg per m2 to 21kg per m2 Scyon Stria cladding 16mm thick. Big difference...
We have decided to go with the cladding  Zorson replied 17 October 2021 ago Worried about Alfresco pier
I’d rather see the timber and be able to fix any rot etc. I think enclosing it prevents termite inspection and rot inspection, better to replace with galvanised steel… Pulse replied 16 October 2021 ago PulseOct 16, 2021 9:34 pm Noisy steel?
Thanks for your help. For me the issue doesn’t seem to be the thermal contraction, as I am getting continuous and consistent “clicks” type noises downstairs when… Kitchen Window privacy
consider external shutters operated by electric motor with a switch inside the kitchen...not cheap but very happy with ours New Concrete Slab cracksThere are degrees of cracking.. you'll just have to wait it out and see if it gets worse.
OT If you got onto any issues during the pour, you could make your case stronger… Is this a reasonable amount to pay?
to be fair you won't know until you have some valuations done. That's your next step. However the first red flag should have been the fact you wouldn't be able to get… Noname replied 14 October 2021 ago mox27Oct 13, 2021 8:29 pm Laminate flooring after hand overHi everyone,
I wanted to ask people's thoughts on doing laminate flooring after hand over.
Has anyone done this?
I'm still working out the cost benefit and just thinking… mustard started a topic 13 October 2021 ago Coral Homes - Monash 32MK2 - NightmareSharing our build journey photos as a caution to others building with Coral.
This was our second build with Coral, the first was 5 years ago and was pretty good.
Build… D and B started a topic 12 October 2021 ago
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