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BUILDING update
thanks Gettingthere
I had to laugh reading back over our journey. Yes it is possible to look back and laugh even if the trip is a bit fraught.
We had water leaking in… Shocker before the tender appointment
We're having discussions with PD regarding concrete in the alfresco right now too. Our slab has been poured but without a slab in the alfresco area. We assumed that this… Wanna replied 26 April 2009 ago WannaApr 26, 2009 4:16 pm Extending Water MainsWe got half of a subdivided block and we need to either get a water pipe running across our neighbor's property or get an extension of the water mains. At this point it… Tender DepositWe didn't pay anything at tender, thanks to a problem with funds being temporarily tied up because of a technical hitch at the time. It was no big deal to PD, who gave us… kek replied 26 April 2009 ago jolesApr 26, 2009 9:24 pm lgaleApr 27, 2009 12:10 am Light bricks and a light roof???
ooh, I like it! I also really like that elevation of your house is very similar to mine! Garage, rendered wall and windows! Now if you could just paint the render green… ani replied 27 April 2009 ago Before you bought your land...
Its not the end of the world is you get a block with a bit of fall. Larger builders still may build on it. Our block is 816sqm (32.75 X 26.72) with roughly 1.4m fall. The… JJ305 replied 27 April 2009 ago JJ305Apr 27, 2009 11:14 am Contract appointment with PDPD will try and get you to sign the contact on the date however you dont have to. You have every right to take it away to have a read over it to make sure you are happy… what kind of garage doorYou havent seen a display home of it?
Luan is the type of veneer as per above, and its weather proof by the naming...
Perhaps you pick the actual style in your colour selection? Last month before handoverthe other thing to consider what if there are supplier problems who will deal with those? if you need to change some color choice? to be honest… kexkez replied 27 April 2009 ago Thanks everyone for the great feedback.
I had listed you all individually, but was called away for other duties and the web site timed out. Anyway to cut what was my… Opinion about builderwe are about to start building... we went with a customised plan so it won't be on their website, but have a chat to them, see if they can compete with your short list of… MacyApr 27, 2009 11:48 pm Flashy Entrance Door
I have seen some beautiful pivot entrance doors that were made by ICE Door Systems, Beenleigh, Brisbane. They are very competitive and offer technical support if you have… Hidden costs to building a home
Yea it's funny how they give you a promo with stuff that should and normally is standard  . I think all builders do that, makes you think that you're getting a good deal.… Looking for a design - Double storyAmbassador or Ambassador 483 by H3nley?? They give you the option of having either 3 or 4 bedrooms upstairs. Not sure about about the potential for an upstairs balcony to… Soil Removal - Costing?I had 9 truck loads removed as well as 28 retaining wall post holes dug by an excavator for $1600. Dumping dirt was free as they are building a road nearby (as long as… Mel&Em replied 28 April 2009 ago Timber frame observationsMust be good not worrying about bows or twists in them. We have three frame and truss plants near us, none use them which is strange. Costs to knock down and rebuildHi all,
We have a small 3 bedroom cottage style property in Newcastle. We really enjoy the area and are currently at completely renovating which in essence would mean… nothandy started a topic 28 April 2009 ago Hey there D2B. We used the Jarrah with the Off-White mortar. We liked it best out of the Cat 1 bricks. It looked a bit funny in the showroom but it's come up SO well!! I'm… Stressed over Wind & Soil ReportAn N2 wind rating is pretty well middle of the road, no problems there. (Just about everyone will be an N1 (mild), N2 or N3 (stronger) rating.)
A P classification with a… Casa2 replied 28 April 2009 ago Casa2Apr 28, 2009 9:06 pm Decision stage to go with builderhey there, my experience was pretty much the same as Virgin's.
BUT, you should haggle, if they want your purchase, tell them what you want before you will sign. I bet… ceiling height
I agree that 2.4m ceilings are absolutely fine!!!
We upgraded to 3m (10ft) ceilings throughout, as most of our previous houses had been period ones with similar heights… donuts replied 28 April 2009 ago building inspectors...where do i find one??
will he notice scrached door handles and joints that arent square???
i am at final stages now  questions for ssCan we have a weekly/ fortnightly catchup on how the build is going & what is on schedule for the following week ? Cost % per Roomhey connie, ob here... i think your better off maybe looking at areas like
foundations
electrical
plumbing
cabnetmaker
frame
roof
bricky...etc
the major stuff
then go… M3tricon Site Vistit - FINAL TIPS?Site visit went well. Our site is almost dead flat so will only require a site scrape. HOWEVER a nearby M house that was recently built has a H class slab...any idea of… Aimeh replied 29 April 2009 ago AimehApr 29, 2009 7:00 pm Render PlansI don't believe that light bricks will be easier to cover as the render should be applied at a certain thickness anyway therefore the colour of the brick underneath should… CiNnY replied 29 April 2009 ago CiNnYApr 29, 2009 8:32 pm Brick Colorcygrace,
Don't trust photos, esp on the web or on the computer.
Use display walls to decide on a short-list.
Then get some addresses from the brick manufacturer, and go… ChrisL replied 29 April 2009 ago Mongtomery Home recommendationsFrom what I hear they are a good builder..they have a display home in the estate we live in... on our walk around the estate we have bumped into the salesmana couple of… AARON J HOMESHi ICK
Glad to hear you have started! weather permitting. I built this house, so I understand the delays.
I fell in love with the Boardwalk about a year ago, then they… Site CostsThe fall is roughly about 1.4m and they will be cutting and using the dirt they cut to fill the rest so no dirt will needed to be brought in. The… joles replied 30 April 2009 ago jolesApr 30, 2009 9:21 am
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