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Doing your own site worksHe have just purchased a 1.3acre sloped block and are looking to build a project home (MD Bronte or similar). the fall from front to back is 1.9m. My husband happens to be… Maximus2 started a topic 17 February 2015 ago thermal mass with platform flooringHi aussieta
Unfortunately, thermal mass basically means concrete floors (IMO,best and cheapest option)
There are alternatives in suspending concrete (Optimal 86mm) slabs… Almond Ice paint colourYes! We have chosen this colour for all our walls in our new home. I would love to see photos of others who have used it. Unfortunately we don't have a slab yet so can't… custom builders in east melbourne plsHi There,
Buidling right now in Bulleen (Slope City) with DarMon homes and couldn't be happier. They are building for us on Concrete and Steel piers. Volume Builders just… Building with Darmon HomesHi,
Just saw this and joined to reply and contribute. Sorry to hear of your rough start-up but as someone who is building with DarMon (in Bulleen), I just wanted to add… Exterior Colour Horror StoryI would go for a lighter colour as Domino will make for a very hot house. I like Melsie68's suggestion of Wallaby. MnT replied 15 February 2015 ago Henley : Frame UpgradeHi All,
Most builders are using the Timber grade F5 for Frame stage. with the following dimensions:
Timber 90 x 35mm
Ground Floor – 450mm centres
First Floor / Single… aube started a topic 14 February 2015 ago Pasadena Clyde EstateValuation came back all clear! Now just waiting to title so we can get our building permit and have the loan approved unconditionally! Very relieved  LaceyM replied 14 February 2015 ago What is A Certifier?The state and local governments have decided to offload their responsibilities regarding building a house , reno etc after the plans have been approved to a PCA -… 'I'll Choose My Own Agent Thank You'Where are you building? If it is in Victoria I can give you the details of our builder - they have their own floor plans to offer, but are very much custom builders, so… back to front house plansyep, exactly my thoughts as soon as i saw it.
I would get rid of bed 2, reduce the theatre and do a couple of other things - but generally this layout would be a great… Ever had your build undervalued?I felt like we were overcaptilising, especially when our site costs were about 50k but our house came in exactly what we spent on it so that was a relief. navs replied 12 February 2015 ago Concrete Slab curing.Forms on for one day (but many builders are forming up for the concrete so the forms can stay on for a good long while)
and that will reduce breakouts on the edges.… Did you wet cure your slab?
Anything that I might add to a thread is of my personal and trade experience. How you use it is up to you.
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Ask the builder to look in the right hand side (or… Mcdonald Jones Gen OneJust wondering if anyone has had to have spoil removal done and what the costs were? We are located near Newcastle and need to organise 175 tonne of removal. Any contacts… Did you choose Classique Limestone brickHi All.
After using this forum for some research while building our home, I thought I'd now take the plunge and see if anyone can help me.
Our new home in Binningup is… Building in Taylors Hill Vic ? Slab typeAube as a rough guide, and this has been discussed at length in other threads, volume guys are around $1000/m2 private guys 1500-3000/m2 depending… aube replied 10 February 2015 ago Stylemaster PiazzaHi there,
We are also looking to build with Stylemaster at the Sanctuary Springfield Lakes keen for any feedback at all. We are looking at the new Look range. StyleMaster The Look RangeHi Guys,
We are first time builders and have just secured a lot of land in the sanctuary in Springfield Lakes. We have looked at a few builders as we are on a budget… Ollie123 started a topic 10 February 2015 ago Help with Brick IDI disagree with all of the above.
I think it's Austral Bricks Ultra Smooth - Jazz (color brick), It's been used on a Provincial Homes display… Structural EngineerHi Drewby1
Are your Council approved plans for planning approvals or building permits... What does the council checklist say as it varies? Anyone building with Ideal Homes?Oh yes sorry forgot to add we've put doors on those also.
Our current house is ridiculously open plan and I am so looking forward to having "zones" Asbestos! Ugh $$$$They came through and removed the visible asbestos and the certifier came through and passed it. Hmmmm
Dumping on my vacant block Merrifield VicDefinetly approach them about the debris as your builder will want this removed at your cost before earth works commence. As for the pegs, sometimes this can be included… LaceyM replied 8 February 2015 ago
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