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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?
Visiting once a week is common; try to time it after hours to avoid disrupting builders. Since it’s tricky for you, ask your builder for updates or schedule walkthroughs… 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 slab formwork concernsThanks. Told the builders and the contractors seem to have put more fill underneath the garage slab to raise that level.
My main issue now is something our inspector… Good morning,
Thinking of using a PVC product for our balcony ceilings which are expected to have high exsposure to salt spray from the ocean. Has anyone here used PCV… Ducted air con questionHi everyone, thanks for the replies.
It's an Actron Air Classic, I believe 20kw. I rang Actron themselves, I was told the system puts out 900 litres per sec air flow, and… Advice on upward sloping land
Good morning LL95
You have 5m of fall over 37m which is a fair bit but also it provides some great design opportunities.
We seem to get all the steep sites that the… DavosMar 15, 2025 5:36 pm So still waiting for that ever elusive PCI...
Paving has arrived, but not quite finished. Still waiting on a few other finishing items and some paint touch ups. In the… Toilet Plumbing Change
Hi Jonathan
Assuming you are at slab stage with framing the process is pretty simple.
The slab needs to be jackhammered to move the waste say 300-400mm over into the…
This is our current facade.
Brick - Austral Urban One Silver
Roof - Colourbond Monument
Render - Surfmist (not completely painted)
Cladding- Surfmist
We hate the… Building Santorini Manor - MaitlandSo exciting that you're building the Santorini Manor! The colour selection meeting is such a big step—it’s great that you're already thinking ahead.
For upgrades,… I am currently getting quotes for 600 mm high footings for a 14m x 7m (total dims) expandable house
The number of posts required are 36, layout attached
It is a level… Floorplan suggestionsThank you heaps for your practical suggestions.
I really do like the idea of the mudroom and powder room orientation with the flow into the kitchen area, the downstairs… Tree removal due to construction accessHi all,
We’re in the process of doing KDRB in Melbourne. There’s 1 large tree approx 12m in height close to existing driveway (<1m) and builder states this tree has… EasyE started a topic 27 February ago EasyEFeb 27, 2025 8:06 pm nottsFeb 27, 2025 5:25 pm Hi Everyone,
I'm looking to implement this design, but does anyone know how the drainage would work for the plants on the second floor? I don't want down pipes at the… New Overshadowing guideline
Hi Simeon,
Sorry I didn't mention it clearly. It's based in Melbourne Victoria and the regulation is from VBA. I updated my questions. =) Playford FootingsAnyone got a reasonable estimate of footings cost in the estate? We are building on the Smithfield Plains side. Custom home builder in PerthI don't see why people don't share their architects, builders, designers, etc names in a thread when someone asks. It's always "..... send me a PM".
Having chekced the… Knock down and rebuild experienceHi All
Just following the last post, a quick reminder that if anyone is planning a knock down rebuild and you want an indicative pricing spreadsheet just email me with… Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping
It never ends.
Aircon started leaking in through the ceiling last Feb. Metricon sent out Pact who looked and said cant see anything, and left. Come December and we start… Masterton Aston ExclusiveDA submitted - Oct 24
DA approved - Jan 25
The pool was on same DA as the house however Masterton are not involved in the pool so we are currently arranging a separate… House with no guttersIf Jim from Moruya is still around, I'd be keen to hear how he was able to get a 'no gutters' plan approved in NSW, as a client of mnine is trhying (so far unsuccessfully)…
you said that moving stairs shouldn't be a problem for upstairs but could you please share upstairs floor plan to help clarify all options Ducted vs multiple split systemsI had "enjoyed" a Daikin multi-head split system before. It was significantly louder than a ducted or a traditional split system.
If all your internal units share a… PipaFeb 12, 2025 12:04 am Liquidated damage claim post hanodverHi all, this matter is all settled, they have a clause in contract where they don't have to give a notice of extension if the delay is due to the weather. BBJB replied 10 February ago
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Anyway, I believe Kaplan uses its own demolition team. In addition to site costs, they charge a KDR fee. There are two types of KDR…
