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I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we built the house ... but now we're moving on to greener pastures and a professional guy…
How often do you visit your site?
100%, going too often removes the excitement.
We are waiting for our gyprock to go in now after i did the pre-lining inspection this morning. I dont really want to see it… started a topic ago
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Thank you.
She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed.
I had some friends set up this page, which really… started a topic ago Metro Homes NSWAll industries and workplaces have duds working for them but I reckon the construction industry gets the absolute dregs Post Contract Variation for Site WorksHi all! Building in metro Victoria, with a non-volume builder & apologies in advance for the long post.
However, has anyone been subject to a Post Contract Variation… mptch started a topic 20 h ago mptchNov 10, 2024 9:06 am Hi All
We're at the end of our build and they have just installed the Fujitsu Reverse Cycle Aircon. However I believe it is not installed correctly as there should be… Slope volume builderHi,
We are looking to Knock-down rebuild on a sloped block. Can't afford a custom build so looking for a volume builder. Any ideas? lormarg started a topic 8 November ago Site Drainage, responsibility?
You have terrible soil and site conditions. Waffle pods are used due to coatings with removal of soil and energy compliance standards
Site drainage is the… Variation Days
Normally days are business days but include saturdays if your approval allows work on saturdays.
Contracts normally include a definition so just double check to see if… Beware of Champion Homes
None!
And I totally agree, it seems over the top, probably 4x what we paid, adjusted for ridiculous real inflation!
But was it disclosed at the start? Because if not,… Facade Parapet Moulding
Hi paul,
I am planning to do a similar changes to my facade, if you don’t mind could you please share the details where to buy the material and installer you use.… Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra
Hello And Thanks for your wishes.
We were able to achieve 7.1 stars without much changes. we were requested to upgrade the insulation of some walls and roofs.
Other than… Building with Montgomery Homes
Yes we do!
We are currently doing one at the moment but rather then bearers and joist we are doing brick piers and a suspended slab.
Some councils dont like slab or… Hi Everyone
Time for an update:
It has been a good few weeks with the weather being favourable. Overall the build is going well.
We are only around 1 week behind… Deposit before Quote??Hi all
I'm trying to get a shed built in Tasmania (painful experience!). We've gone through the planning and approval stages (more-or-less) but the company is now… Suspend work of non payment of variationMy building rep is an inspector , witness expert and a builder. The services that he is doing for me is helping me with my project and representing me when I need help… IMSU homesDont waste your time go built with Kaplan you have been warned. these mob will rip you off for sure. Prefab buildersHi all
Can anyone recomend a affortable prefab / transportable home builders in victoria. im looking at getting approx 100sqm built 2/3 brm 1 liv 1 bath colourbond clad… ngk started a topic 30 October ago Metricon Waterford 43/46 final costHi I’m thinking start a knock down rebuild with Metricon in QLD. I know there are a lot of people talking and very scary about add on cost and gonna be very different… Du131 started a topic 29 October ago Du131Oct 29, 2024 8:51 am Sandstock bricksHi
We're looking to build a double brick home and was looking at face bricks.
Sandstock bricks in red are quite attractive to us but it seems they've been discontinued by… janakw started a topic 28 October ago Timber frame, LvL stud walls
To be honest I don't know. We get ours on a supply and installation package so I know how much per sqm we pay for framing but not the lineal rate. When I see my head… rr99Oct 25, 2024 12:22 pm Vapour Barrier Issues During BuildVapour barriers are required under habitable slabs to stop moisture absorption through the slab to inside. This is expected to be picked up by your certifier for building… New built in Austral 2179Hi
I am in process of buying land in Austral at sixth avenue and built a two story house.
I need suggestions if anyone has built or planning to build.
Is sixth avenue a… Experiences with Rivergum Homes.Hi Kayne
I am building with Rivergum at the moment. Do not build with them our experience has been horrific. 12 months and all i have is a timber frame and they have built… Change the way sliding door opensI've done this before. We called the window manufacturer and they sent someone to do it, took less than an hour and only cost a couple of hundred $.
Knock down and rebuildHi, we are knocking down to rebuild. Has anyone had any experience with Stylemaster homes in the last 1-2 years. Any feedback would be appreciated TIA zosie started a topic 18 October ago zosieOct 18, 2024 3:31 pm Does anyone have experience getting a bond back from council after a home construction?
I have already paid to repair footpaths which were cut by a gas company to get… Post #2
What do you think of the brickwork on my new house? Hi all,
I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction. We were hoping to have our dining and lounge room open out onto our alfresco using 3 doors of… Building with Fairmont footings cost blowoutThe salesman assumed he could just lay your carpet straight on the soil. After you signed the contract the engineer decided that wasnt sufficient and priced you in an actual slab  Electrical Wiring undercoftHi There,
Just looking for some advice on electrical standards/qbcc std for running electrical wires undercroft. We are building a house on stumps on upward sloping… Prats09 started a topic 14 October ago Owners Termination Right Special Condition
Hi all, thank you for this interesting topic. I have a question. What does this above, actually mean. Does the builder provide certificates on what they build? and if so…
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