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deckinghey we're building a deck right now that is almost finished and we are using merbau and it looks great and its held out with all these horrible storm in melbs at the moment. cosmos replied 1 December 2009 ago Anyone building with Rawson?We're in Canberra, they have 2 display houses here. I've looked at one (which is nice, but a different design to what we are after).
I've spoken to… simI replied 2 December 2009 ago parquetry or engineered floors need helpHi Andy,
Nice to see someone in the same boat, er house so to speak.
We're looking at either an engineered floor or solid timber over mdf.
So far we've looked at a… Belial replied 2 December 2009 ago What happens at Christmas time?Hey, I've gotten different answers to this question from different people in the same building company! The administration closes down for quite a short period, but I've… Fiffaro replied 2 December 2009 ago Alfresco After Hand-Overdo you mean, it was something you were going to get your builder to do, but now you think you will do it yourself?
I know from experience with other things, it is cheaper… kes1984 replied 3 December 2009 ago I am building a new house in BlacktownDo you people know anyone who can do soil removal cheap. I do not have much soil to remove, maybe just a load or two.
The contractor has charged $3k, which I think is… Navin started a topic 3 December 2009 ago NavinDec 03, 2009 1:00 pm WA people building Homebuyers CentreI am building (and recently finished!) with HBC.
My advice is to NOT SIGN the preliminary agreement until you have:
1. seen the floorplan, AND have made any changes you… kirsada replied 3 December 2009 ago An odd fencing question?
Hi pinkfairymagic,
Yes you are probably right about the laws being different! Sorry about that...well that was my experience in WA with… External wall insulationThanks guys!
No I didn't have to pay extra for the ceiling insulation (apparently the norm is R2.5) so that’s one good thing. I actually asked if I could have some… Cabnur9 replied 3 December 2009 ago Does Anyone Have a Cavity Wall?Thanks Sonya! Glad to know someone has experienced it before. Maybe it's just a WA thing. Wished they could have found a better way to overcome this 'problem'. Looks… Hi Mel
Here is mine!
Thanks! AaA1Dec 04, 2009 10:50 am Award winning home buildersI am fascinated by brand new award winning homes. If anyone knows of building companises that build multi million dollar/award winning homes, feel free to share  take2Dec 04, 2009 9:47 pm Building a swimming pool - researching buildersAs we are looking at building a pool with our first home we are doing research on pool builders.
One question to come to mind is: how to select a pool builder?
Here is a… dkp started a topic 5 December 2009 ago Getting Cert. of OccupanyHi there,
I would say being slack. It is the person who issued your building permit that gives this. We have ours at the Bank with our final inovice and are still… Final invoice before PCI???Hi, your SS should be there with Kevin to discuss things and he (your SS) should be taking notes as Kevin will. Hopefully they should agree and everything Kevin picks up… What to get Electrician to do at slab timeThanks, klscomps !
Yeah, we checked it all already. We always knew where our pit was (and still is, we share it with our neighbour) - on the nature strip, on the left hand… Lex replied 6 December 2009 ago Our house & fencesCouncil should have given you the contact details of your neighbour - try ringing them again.
Not sure about timber fencing, but from memory there is a Tarneit thread… Bam replied 6 December 2009 ago Waffle pod slab setoutThe reason i ask this is the pods have been set out half a pod from what the set out shows which means a internal corner of the slab is halfway into a pod and it shows a… Feedback on Floor PlanI really like the feel of his home and I imagine with views, this home will be gorgeous!
You might consider a bit more wall space in your lounge room (for a feature… House Paint
Is the Solver a new thing? It definitely wasn't an option for us except for the staining for the wooden doors. We couldn't use them for any painted… wizard replied 7 December 2009 ago aya99Dec 07, 2009 2:42 pm how to install flumed exhause - bathroomhi guys,
One thing I messed up on with my build is that I had the ensuite shower flumed to external air.. but for the life of me didn't do it to the main bathroom.. I'm… Pigdaddy started a topic 7 December 2009 ago Need desperate HELP please!!!!!def call them, but I'd say they've already ordered another kitchen (with same plans so pretty easy to re-order) and just check they HAVE ordered it so it doesn't hold up… METER BOX QuestionYou can also have a remote meter. Meaning the meter is exposed, but the switch/breaker panel is elsehwere in the building. gpierce replied 8 December 2009 ago
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good luck with the puppies 
