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sunctNov 04, 2012 8:07 pm New to buildingWhat we did is grab a sales rep and go through the house displayed, as also mentioned above, You will be surprised what is not included. Even now I've noticed the… changing window size after planning permitThanks bashworth, I think I will call up some of those building permit type people and see if I can organise one myself and will ask them if it's something I should worry about. Nottage Rise Reynella SouthAustralia
Hi all, this thread a died now that most people have finished their build  we get handover on the 22nd and our neighbour is getting handover today.
One question I do have… Our House OrientationJust thought i would pop in and let everyone know that we have transferred our block to one that has just become available on the market again.
It's a bit smaller but… nickvee replied 5 November 2012 ago Building on a sloping blockI have been building on sloping blocks for 27 years. I estimate 600 of the houses I have built are on sloping blocks. To me, a flat block has one metre of fall. A steep… Neighbour's tin roof causing glareSolar panels actually work better if they are kept cool that's why they are a little more efficient if they are on racks and not mounted closer to… Casa2 replied 5 November 2012 ago Casa2Nov 05, 2012 3:28 pm Building with burbank - Fairfax 2700
Thanks nayz and dan so have you started growing sticks out of your slab yet dan . we have been gardening in the back yard building garden beds and creating a low maint… gremlin replied 6 November 2012 ago muntaNov 06, 2012 5:42 pm roof pitch costs extra???
I too have signed up with The Homebuyers Centre and ran into the 25° roof pitch issue.
The original house design ( Aussie Alfresco ) was… munta replied 6 November 2012 ago muntaNov 06, 2012 6:17 pm Long time since my last post.
It has been over 4 months since we moved into our house.
Here is a picture of our back Pergola - Stratco Outback with exposed… First flush diverters and clay soilsHas anyone out there built on clay soil and have a first flush diverter from their rainwater tank. Our rainwater tank has been buried supposedly on compacted sand but the… Liliana started a topic 7 November 2012 ago Builder/building brokerimo Go through a designer. builder's are concerned with getting slabs on ground as a quickly as possible, designer's build reputations on good design. The best outcome for… munta replied 7 November 2012 ago muntaNov 07, 2012 3:28 pm muntaNov 07, 2012 4:21 pm DimesionsMy guess is the grano worker with his one brain cell poured the slab on an angle. Then the brickie with his 1 brain cell followed the slab edge. The supervisor with his 1… munta replied 7 November 2012 ago muntaNov 07, 2012 4:29 pm Town planning and dispensationsThanks Snowing 
I've just compared the dispensations form against the Building Regulations and it appears there may only be two things we either have to 1. get approval… Cost of running sevices to property?I just wrote a reply but it died & woundnt post :/ this one will be short & sweet incase it doesn't let me post again.
Our power cost $2,234 for 1.5mts of work; that was… help! brisbane builder/suburb advice!well! we got the quotes from plantation and i was sourcing a few from other contracts for concrete etc.. however our gut just tells us not to buy in augustine… Urbanedge homes?I disagree Bizcan, most people only go on and on about a builder (or any service or product) when things go wrong, only then are we prepared to listen to them. the minute… boosho replied 8 November 2012 ago Building at McCauley's Beach Thirroul, NSWHi Guys,
Im a local Builder in the Bulli area and have been seeing the progress of the the houses going up in Thirroul.
Just to let you know, I have recieved some calls… Burbank SOHO2400- were in!*pics*
Wow looks great 
we have the same taste...I have the same colour pergola from Stratco (updated my thread)..what do u plan to do under the pergola Concrete ?
Love ure… You can google bi-fold plantation shutters to see more info about them..
but to give you an idea it would be something similar to this..… Light sensor for multiple lights (electrical)It needs to be in the switch wire... for ease of install that would be as close as possible to the first light on the string. But you can put it anywhere, if it's not too late.
Ed ECOECO replied 11 November 2012 ago Opinions about our two builds..We got the Timber floor look addon which is $2990 - looking at a dusky type color at the moment.
High Ceilings on the first floor (2590mm) which adds another 3000 to the… aaronjw replied 11 November 2012 ago First Home Buyers Direct?Im currently building with fhbd, can anyone who is or had build with them please let me know of pre-start costs? Im looking at upgrading the following -
- adding 32mm… Building with first home buyers direct!Hi Im about to start building with fhbd is there anyone that has used them and can tell me what their experience was like? Im also looking at pre-start costs if anyone has… House numberI went onto the Landgate website, before my land was titled, and there is a section on there where you can buy your title certificate. I just popped my lot number and… Echo2k3 replied 12 November 2012 ago Fences ....againIMHO property boundary issues are best covered in writing.
I would be keen to have a 'piece of paper' clearly stating the wall is his.
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