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Variations on Fixed Price ContractSo AFAIk the outcomes of the BAL ratings form part of a clause that allows them to pass these costs on to you.
However the more relevant detail is how did it go from 19… Things you forget - summary page 32
Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you can put an Energex padlock on the main meterbox and just refer to the inside sub… How often do you visit your site?
I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures.
Be sure to take pictures of around the house slab perimeter and in particular if there is water… Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?
Any thoughts on steel pre fab sub floors? I'm building in SE Melbourne and like sub floor over slab but for time efficiency I'm going with the pre fab option. Kossy replied 7 May 2021 ago KossyMay 07, 2021 2:10 pm Sam56Jan 21, 2020 1:23 pm Building our first home in TasmaniaIs this your first experience in building such projects? If yes, then you should take care of the construction plan in advance, taking into account all the details and… Worry over soil around slabIt's a bit disappointing a retaining wall was not part of the design to hold up the fill that there to hold up your house. Wilson homes did something similar to a friend… Question about waffle pod slabThanks, the site supervisor is meeting us next wed on site so will ask him when is this happening. I thought that they would have graded it away from the house when they… Lorri replied 10 June 2017 ago LorriJun 10, 2017 11:20 am What does "site access" mean?Thanks, none of this was explained to us, it all started when they realised the place they thought was the pad was not the place the house was in the site plans, so it… Lorri replied 12 May 2017 ago LorriMay 12, 2017 8:59 am Hotondo Homes Tasmania - Hobart BuildHello Nellmaree,
Which home have you decided to build through hotondo??
Do you have any pics of your floor plan or colour selections, we all love having a look.
I'm… Tribe7 replied 2 April 2017 ago LorriOct 30, 2016 2:17 am Supplying your own goods or trades.Pc or ps is like an allowance for certain items. We pc'd a few things like airconditioning, carpets, lighting and tapware, concrete and turf.
That way there is an… Long narrow house on a 1 acre blockI'm on 1 acre, and the house is only 233 sqm in size, but from the road it looks just as big as most in the estate.
The roof is also 25 degree pitch, so that by itself… bpratt replied 3 August 2016 ago Tender and cancellation charges?Just curious about this, not planning to cancel but I noticed on the tender papers it says that other cost will be added if you don't accept the tender, that money you… Lorri started a topic 17 July 2016 ago LorriJul 17, 2016 7:08 pm LorriJul 12, 2016 7:55 am Slab pier questionI does not look very scary to me.
The steel is light gauge. My understanding is that N12 equates to a 12mm dia bar. This is the minimum sized steel bars that can be used.… Loungers windowsHi Matty, I think that the glare from outside while looking at the tv would be a pain, do you have a floorplan you can put on so we can see the room layout?
Cheers Lorri Lorri replied 21 June 2016 ago LorriJun 21, 2016 8:23 pm CONTRACT QuestionsI will do that, just thought I'd ask in the meantime
and you are right, looks like there a good amount of "gotchas" in the document
Help with house orientation Having the living areas on the NW side with your wide verandah means they will be shaded without getting blasted by the hot summer sun. It does mean however, that there… electrical questionI have DECT phones in my house. The base station is plugged into my router with the (3 off) wireless telephone handsets installed wherever you like. All they need is a… Where is your hot water system?Outside, along the dead side of the house, close to our ensuite. Pretty standard position for a WA build. As to why, that's just how we seem to do it over here ![Smile :)](https://forum.homeone.com.au/images/smilies//icon_smile.gif) Building in Northern Tas
Its good taking a bit of getting used to and still have so much unpacking to do !Have moved from a huge two storey house to a smaller one storey and man we have some… Any ideas on house plan?
How big is that gap in the hall? Could you extend the linen a bit more so it was in the same spot but not line of sight or would the gap be too small then?
Custom… Island bench questioncurrent house island bench have back laminates are in vertical and broken into three sections evenly, dark laminates like above pic's. Its represents roughly three double… How long after pciThanks archetto I hope it's that or less even hahaha I'm so anxious to get in before Christmas and now our PCI has been pushed from Thursday until Monday because the… Is this enough ventilation for bathroom?When it comes to ventilation, you should measure air changes per hour (ach). For wet areas recommended ach rate is between 6 and 10. So considering your bathroom is… Roller doorHi nat_luke1,
we have just completed a kDR with our builder in Melbourne, and we upgraded to a colourbond coloured sectional garage door with 4 windows across the top of… kitchen backsplash helpYou could seal the grout as said or ask them to use epoxy grout which is less/not porous or mist grey grout which is slightly off white light grey may be easier to maintain. FramingShould be square on the slab, with none hanging over the edge for a start. Bashworth has some good info on his site. Here's a start: TomCat replied 29 September 2015 ago occupancy certLol we finished our landscaping 9months after moving in haha that would have taken us a long time to get coo if we had to wait for landscape. PEARZ replied 18 September 2015 ago PEARZSep 18, 2015 5:39 pm Opinions on roof needed pleaseUnless you're in a very cold climate, generally the heat gain from a roof costs you more in summer than it benefits in winter, so in that case… Internal paint colourHi, just wondering f anyone has used the dulux paint colour pale mushroom and if so have any pics ?
Thanks nightsky vs Monument colourbondHi, Just wondering if anyone has used Nightsky colourbond for roof and gutters with Monument for fascias, roller door and windows - has anyone gone with the same or close… ensuite and WIR opinionsThanks for everyones help, I have decided to leave it as is - unsure why they said it would have to go through council if it's internal...... but I think there is pro's… Difference in door priceAnother point to note is that builder's door comes with handles and is painted (usually to the same colour as the door frame).
Bear in mind that the doors you purchase…
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