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You will laugh I'm sure at the response I got from our builder (Bryan & Petersen, Ballarat) when I asked pretty much that same exact question after I turned up one day to… relocate and reconfigure costsYes and No, if there is no additional internal walls then shouldn't be a difference. If the suspended concrete slab spans a bigger space then they may have to add columns… Taking advantage of the northern aspectWon't really help much reflecting.
I suggest swapping your living with your master bedroom and removing Western window.
For your Master bedroom (after swap), you would…
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we are not happy with were the quality finishes they did… strata buildings owners facilitating DAsThe council won't approve anything bar a full scale DA wth all the required documents. You could engage a local architect or town planner and get them to do a preliminary… Oakdale or Thirlmere??Hi Everyone,
I am in the midst of deciding whether to purchase land in Oakdale or Thirlmere. Does anyone have any pros or cons for building in either area?
Thank you in advance! Landscaping or decking comes firstNormally all hardscaping (decking, paths, raised garden beds etc) is done first then landscaping last.
Just make sure any prelays are in place for electrical or water. chippy replied 9 July 2020 ago Hi all,
Hoping to get some advice.
We have a narrow block (7.620m) and plans to build a 3 bed, 2 bath single story house (with a width of 5.296) in Melbourne. Total… New Home Builders Discussion GroupThis was posted in a Facebook group titled "Metricon New Home Builders Discussion Group", by Nel Magtanum, and does raise some interesting questions! Maybe some of you… Sparkyf started a topic 9 July 2020 ago KDR - How long settlement?Hi,
Hope your auction went well! I would definitely recommend a longer settlement period. We looked at display homes for a year, picked our top two builders, chose… kelsey replied 8 July 2020 ago Pavilion, Casey fields.
Hi, I’m new to this site. We have a quote with Beachwood constructions, based in GC and your post came up. We’re you happy with them? Thanks in advance for your reply! Eden Two Wells SA
Hi guys, new to the forum and am looking at building in Eden. We are awaiting the next land release and are looking at building with SA Housing...... just wondering if… I believe with the tender you get 2 bathroom walls tiled, my recommendation would be to make sure the ensuite and main bathroom are tiled around completely...I will send… JesusJul 08, 2020 4:06 pm Inex RenderboardNever mind, after a few phone calls was advised this company went into liquidation Adl1 replied 8 July 2020 ago Building a Reverse Brick Veneer House
HI , just found your thread, did you eventually end up building RBV? we are close to starting our 2 storey in sydney, inclined towards RBV but barely any info..would… Enclosing an alfrescoYou can add it as a variation to the current build at considerable cost
or add it after handover, both will require a new DA and BA from the council
Cheers
Chris Mode Facade Vantage(Metricon) - Hebel
Shallow cavity is just for ventilation. Unlike in brick veneer situation, it is not used for water/moisture removal and hence, doesn't have to be deep enough. RapidwallI would like to hear if anyone ended up using this system Adl1 replied 7 July 2020 ago Adl1Jul 07, 2020 11:11 pm concrete home, sydney
You always give such sensible answers..thank you for sharing your knowledge...appreciate it.
hmm lots of thinking and reading to do.. Building with MgO Sulphate Board + Render
Yes, normally Rescom is supposed to be used indoors where chloride is not an issue.
Firecrunch are extremely expensive.
Considering you are planning to use it for… Voyager Point - Heartwood
Is anyone still active on this thread? Just wondering what people's thoughts are on the latest DA?
DA-205/2020, can be found here:… Kothos replied 7 July 2020 ago Increasing ceiling height
How much it would cost to increase first floor ceiling height from 2.44 to 2.59? Someone says that it would require a redesign , I am wondering about his words. Custom design
Hi did you end up finding a good builder?if yes could recommend us the builder please, we are planning a new build, 2 storey, in sydney, looking for a reasonable but… Acceptable Slab class ?
They are not advising what is acceptable, they are implying that their standard pricing only allows for classifications A, S, M and H*.
You are correct that a… iTool replied 7 July 2020 ago iToolJul 07, 2020 2:06 pm Getting FHOG and Homebuilder Grant EarlyHi everyone,
I want to build a home that will cost around $300k. I do not want to take any loan. I have personal finance in my bank up to $265000. I was wondering can I… yuzeee2 started a topic 7 July 2020 ago Tips for saving on home design?
Their “Archipalego” design is perfect for what I’m after with no changes - the first design I have found where I didn’t want to make any changes!
But yes, they… void lightingWe are putting a track light in a wall batten that is positioned just under the balustrade on the wall of the void. The track will have 4 spotlights that can be adjusted… Knock Down Rebuild with MetriconHi All,
We have signed up with Metricon for a knock down rebuild in inner south east Melbourne.
We have recently signed the prelim contract and will have our studio M /… KDRGP started a topic 6 July 2020 ago KDRGPJul 06, 2020 9:43 am Custom Floor Plan Feedback
Can someone please advise if they have come across smart lock for double entrance door. We are planning to have the double entry door but I am struggling to find a smart… Ozshaz replied 5 July 2020 ago New build - provision for a gas fireplace.We had a real flame landscape, in our last house which we loved, we were going to put in an Escea this house until we found the real flame landscape was being discontinued… gogo65 replied 5 July 2020 ago Distinctive Homes AdelaideMy son bought a distinctive house that was three years old. After a couple of months the walls and ceilings through the middle of the house started cracking and opening up… Able to claim tax on Land Surveying?This is definitely a question for your tax agent but from detail you’ve provided I’d say it’s a capital works and can be deducted but not all in one go (you have to… KDR complicationsSubdivision is a much more complicated process than just a straight knock down rebuild though.
For our knock down rebuild (Wollongong Council) we did separate… dga replied 3 July 2020 ago
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