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Footings Variation - Is it reasonableWe have tried asking for the costs to be broken down, with the response being that they don't do that. I think if they are not trying to rip us off, then they should be… jolesAug 24, 2010 2:01 pm Hire an inspector or not?Hi guys,
Building a house which is actually complete now and I'll be attending a New Homes Presentation on Thursday.
I was wondering whether I should hire an inspector,… Xpire started a topic 24 August 2010 ago XpireAug 25, 2010 12:38 am Handover -- what to let throughAnd i thought i had some issues before handover. I'd be trying to sort this out ASAP, theres some major work to be done. Hope it works out for you soon! jaywAug 25, 2010 12:53 pm Tarneit GardensHi All,
We are building a PD home in stage 17. Currently the builder have applied for building permit and saying its going to take a month...is that how its for every one?… lal replied 25 August 2010 ago Washing Machine waste plumbingThanks for the replies.
Joles, you're a legend for supplying pics! Thanks so much
I suppose we'll have to wait until the machine is in there and then decide on the best… Opinions Please - Damp Proof CourseI don't think it's done at sills to doorways such as in your photo. However, the doors should sit on a piece of "damp proof" material, especially if the bottom of the… Lex replied 25 August 2010 ago Has anyone heard of a Reverse Build?Time is money as well.. maybe it costs less to get it done now and then fix part of it later. Since there are people available to do the work now, and they might not be… btherl replied 26 August 2010 ago jolesAug 26, 2010 1:03 pm What do you think of this layout?Why not do the American thing and have the laundry in the basement?
It seems a bit odd to have it on the top floor, use the space on the top floor to have a bigger… Progress PaymentsBe careful with cooling off periods. they are useless as the builder can keep all money paid up to the point of cancellation. Casa2 replied 26 August 2010 ago Casa2Aug 26, 2010 8:14 pm Boral Leura BrickHere's our wall made from Boral Leura. House is still being bricked so I can't give you a whole house shot. Bricks… Hi MrsRose~
There won't be any rendered sections, so it's kind of a worry that it won't end up looking so good. If we are going ahead with the Cement brick, we would… emi18Aug 26, 2010 10:17 pm Show me your M santorinisHi Everyone,
Im new to this forum and we are looking at building the M Santorini. I was just wondering if anyone could share some pics of theirs and also if you have made… Lauren started a topic 27 August 2010 ago Photos of Nomadic IvoryThanks Kellypage!
All my cabinetry is Laminex 'Alabaster', except the kitchen is in a 2pac finish (Laminex Colourtech Alabaster). Benches are Caesarstone 'Ice Snow' if… Stormy replied 27 August 2010 ago Excitement Plus!!!Congratulations NF - I know that excitement feeling only too well. But in our case it was only 4-5yrs in the complete planning to fruition. kyton replied 27 August 2010 ago kytonAug 27, 2010 2:04 pm Cabling new two storey with Plntn$3k for a 2 story house is very reasonable.... people keep on fogetting you are also paying for the techs Knowledge, and support for this project..
and also DIY Cabling… Pugs replied 27 August 2010 ago Timber flooringHi Luki,
There are differences between oil, water based and poly urethane based finishes.
And fumes whilst curing is one of the main ones that seperates water based vs… Belial replied 27 August 2010 ago Starting from scratch... where do I startNot sure if this is where the thread goes...someone will move it if necessary.
Hmmm, talking to your bank would be a good idea. We have a mortgage on our current house… Stair MaterialsWhat is the best material for stairs?
We are having white polished concrete floors downstairs, and the first (large square) step will be some form of stone. I'm thinking… MrsGreen started a topic 28 August 2010 ago Devonia ParkHi All, I am planning at building at Devonia park and am utterly confussed by what all the builders are saying and how they contradict each other. I have currently… gilroy started a topic 28 August 2010 ago Maximum gap under a doorYou'll find your answers here on page 41:
http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/resources/documents/S+T_GUIDE_07.pdf Handover Tips Please!With that list of known defects I would be cancelling the PCI and demanding that those items be fixed before you'll consider attending a PCI inspection. Put it all in… Show me your retaining wallsDepending on the aesthetics you're hoping for, panel and post walls are considerably cheaper than limestone block for 1.4 m of retained height. Or you could go with… Fencing ContractorsWe've had a few for quotes to just down the road in West Melton. Depending what kind of fencing you need or your
estate requires, I found the Fencing Factory in Thomastown… Stacker wardrobe doors?Thank you for your reply Unfortunately they don't stack ... you can only open one section at a time or I'm looking in the wrong section (which I wouldn't put it past me ) ESB replied 29 August 2010 ago Damp Slab Edge .... Opinions Please !!No worries, SherWin ... I just think that the builder should own to this and at least inspect it (as well as the person who approved this, ie. the PCA inspector). Lex replied 29 August 2010 ago Waterboard didn't approve our plans...yeah I'm a bit annoyed about the builders engineers not finding this out originally, even after me giving the builder the original contour plan… pman replied 29 August 2010 ago pmanAug 29, 2010 10:52 pm
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