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MortarThanks Charon, our roof is colourbond night sky, with monument fascia, I think we will go white as I like the contrast look ensuite and WIR opinionsWe have WIR to ensuite and we love it because it makes it discreet (i.e. they are both in the corner and when the door is shut, you won't even know its there). And as per… BricksCould you save money and just upgrade the bricks in the facade? GJ Gradner BridgewaterHi everyone - I am just interested if anyone has built the Bridgewater design from GJ Gardner and their experience ?
Thank you opinions on which planThe first plan definitely. In the second plan your Master Bed is about the size of a single bedroom. If you have kids, the amount of toys etc. is only going to grow…
I got hubby to draw roughly where he wants the house to be, on… LorriMay 09, 2015 9:17 pm Room sizes
I think I like having bigger bedrooms, ok if you can't afford them or want the kids out in the main areas but I like being able to make a bed that's not against a wall! I… Lorri replied 15 April 2015 ago LorriApr 15, 2015 11:27 am LorriDec 18, 2014 8:13 pm Ugly or not?it looks very barn-like. In Qld you'd want a verandah or two - but I assume Huon Valley is in Tas? In which case you probably won't be spending much time sitting outside. TinaG replied 21 August 2014 ago TinaGAug 21, 2014 12:28 pm Reverse brick veneerHi just wondered if anyone has built this way and what you used on the outside, and any photos? Lorri started a topic 12 July 2014 ago LorriJul 12, 2014 8:10 pm Anyone building in Tasmania?Hi Johnson, I will ask about that, might be a winner, you never know. I got a quote from one big builder, and it said $10.000 to connect power to house, sounds a lot to… Lorri replied 25 June 2014 ago LorriJun 25, 2014 7:04 pm BAL rating and clearingThanks, for your replies, I have not done any thing other than buying the block, not a thing done other than that.
I guess what I am asking is are we able to lower the BAL… Lorri replied 23 June 2014 ago LorriJun 23, 2014 10:29 pm Franklin 136 idea's?That's a good idea, will try and draw it, are there any really simple programs, I had a look at sweet home and another but they are a bit advanced for me.
Cheers Lorri Lorri replied 21 June 2014 ago LorriJun 21, 2014 3:21 pm Kitchen Pictures!! - Custom Build Tas
love the tiling on your alfresco we also want some tiling on ours, our builder is going to leave concrete and we will tile after handover-looks great evec replied 9 June 2014 ago land contoursThanks Stewie, I rang the council and they said build 20mt from the front and think it was like 6mt from sides and back, not a problem as we have lots of room, and… Lorri replied 1 May 2014 ago LorriMay 01, 2014 10:13 am Land clearing laws vs BALThanks Stewie, we have a lot to learn before we even think about starting to build.
I need a dummies guide to building lol.
Cheers Lorri Lorri replied 7 April 2014 ago LorriApr 07, 2014 6:42 am kid81Apr 04, 2014 8:44 am Placement of house?You are right that it is going to cost you a fortune to connect to the grid, same for other services too. But don't forget that it will also cost you quite a bit to be… Builders in Southern TasmaniaHello all.
I am trying to find some builders in Tasmania that can build a 3 bed 2 bathroom house, under $250k all up. Not one of those modular homes, as they are not… Lorri started a topic 29 March 2014 ago LorriMar 29, 2014 7:43 pm Very steep block bought, need advice.Thanks everyone. Just been looking on the web for builders in Tasmania. Not as easy as I thought it would be, want to find a house, fully built for under $200k am I… Lorri replied 29 March 2014 ago LorriMar 29, 2014 6:25 pm Building in Tas under 200k ??I'm new to the forum. Been following for many weeks now and reading like crazy.
My partner and I have recently decided to re locate from Sydney to Launceston for a large… TinaGNov 08, 2013 4:00 pm Burnished ConcreteSo you've raised it with them, and they claim it is burnished but you think it isn't?
Burnishing was one of the finishes offered to us, but we chose cut and polish, so… animal replied 1 October 2013 ago (TAS) Cost to build - m2We are in the early stages of building in Tas our house is approx 16 squares and all our quotes came in between 180-200 thousand our house is custom plan single story 3… Rachi replied 28 August 2013 ago RachiAug 28, 2013 7:42 pm Tree rootsI've posted this before... Do not get the tree stumps ground out!!!
You need to have the root ball removed in order to build over the location of a significant tree.… HandoverThat has worked out almost perfectly for holidays! So happy for you!
Have fun moving in (after reports are done of course  ) and setting up for your first Christmas in your home! Architects in Southern TasmaniaI used Nigel Jones in Taroona -- he calls himself a "sustainable designer" and has some very good ideas regarding heat banks, solar passive, etc. Johnson replied 13 September 2012 ago My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania
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I'm about to do a new roof, love the profile and colour you've chosen! Can I ask is it a Colorbond roofing sheet or some other make and can I also ask what colour you… Barold replied 26 June 2018 ago New buildingWhich part of the state are you in, North or South?
Okay, North of the state. I don't know any builders up that way....go to Master Builders Assoc website or ring the… New houseHi I am not sure about that builder but I will advise who ever you go make you hire inspector to look after your contracts and do each and every stage inspection I think… Slab to FramingHi Buffy,
A few days for light weight stuff should be fine, tractors delivering bricks and dropping on the slab is a bit hectic.
60 days is not correct  Timber barge boards -- with BAL40?Following this up, my builder came up with an interesting solution: timber bargeboards wrapped in thin-sheet copper. The copper will be beaten and aged after…
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