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Electricity + water in the same pipe?Thanks! 
We spoke to the site supervisor this morning who told us they never run water + electricity in the same pipe which is why we were stumped as to how they'd sort… Feedback on proposed floor planHeya, regarding the billiard room, I just had an idea but would involve redrawing the 'kitchen side' of the plan. I haven't thought it the whole way through but is more of… NEED URGENT HELP re. Overhang
Thanks, tdl, great info here!
BTW, I mentioned the Z ones specifically because I think they can be useful for house (foundations) construction just because they seem to… Lex replied 7 January 2010 ago Window and door heightCommon joinery height is 2150 but this also depends on the aesthetic appearance, some people place 600mm high windows and seating level you will also get different height… certificate of occupancyYou'll either need to check with your certifier, or council. My certifier (I'm in Sydney) said he will give us an interim OC so we can move in before we do our driveway,… borgJan 07, 2010 10:33 pm creamJan 08, 2010 1:18 pm megzyJan 08, 2010 1:43 pm How did you know?It's hard isn't it - there is so much choice. For us, we knew we were building with the right people mainly because of reputation, but other things served to set our mind… Total $$$$$Just my house was $190,000, drive was included up to the crossover which will cost us $1000, we get fencing and landscaping included in the land deal. Land was… Bricks under roof beams - is this safe?Update:
My site manager (bless his cotton socks) got back to me over the weekend and has put my mind at ease. He said that it was standard building practice to put bricks… counting down to contract signing !Good luck, we're due to sign our contract on Friday, but we are still waiting on the final plans. Hoping they arrive tomorrow actually but I'm guessing it won't be until… Loan approval and building permit issue~Hi
I'm assuming you already have pre-approval from the bank, as you are ready to build? If that is so, then I don't see why the builder can't put the building licence… Timbercrete in / around CanberraWe are hoping to build this year and have just looked at a single skin Timbercrete house on display in Nowra.
Does anyone have experience of building and living in a… sonic started a topic 11 January 2010 ago sonicJan 11, 2010 9:24 pm creeking floor... helpHi Lisa, the builder doesnt do a 3 month check. He said to write him a list and he'll look at fixing the problems.
My issue with this, is what if i miss something really… Masterton questionsThanks to everyone for the quick feedback. Really reassuring. This is all new to us! Brilliant news about the fast build too...that's truly amazing. Cross fingers ours… Dennis Family Homes VicHey Keytee,
We are building in Arnolds Creek Estate in Melton. We just have a vacant block at the moment. lol  Insulation in Alfresco RoofSometimes it's actually a lot easier to have say a stratco roof section made up rather than having a fully framed up roofing system made.
Also the underside of the statco… Building with EB - - Hayman 28 (now 31)So a quick update
Weve started to get our quotes back from our HOG visit.
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There has certainly been a bit of negotiation happening.
Just by picking up… amsmeq replied 12 January 2010 ago DIY StormwaterMy stormwater was drawn on my engineering which was submitted to council. I dont think it would be that hard to do it, but mine is dug down about 600mm, found that out… Our Home with PD
Hi erinleigh,
I just read through your entire thread hoping for a picture of your new sectional caboa dawn garage door, and there doesnt seem to be one. I did a search of… nikkit replied 12 January 2010 ago Conttract additions...I mean, correctionsPD said the same to us and we then had soooooo many issues with the final drawings and even when the final drawings were finally changes the house and additions are in the… I post two phots in here, hopefully, you can tell the… 4th bedroom or study?I changed my study to a 4th bedroom and didnt have to upgrade anything else for the 4th bedroom. Long time lurker with a questionThanks for all of your comments guys I figure if we allow about 30% then that should give us a guide and if it goes over that then maybe we just have to review our… Star07 replied 13 January 2010 ago Metric0n Homes
Great thread. This is a great warning to those of you who are looking at building or who have already signed up with the MCon. It is interesting that people would rather… hyattg replied 13 January 2010 ago
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