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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… also your QR code link is sus.
Thanks for playing I wanted to get some thoughts on the quality of workmanship on the following brickwork?
are there specific clauses in Australian Standards which relate… Building with Mcdonalds jones home
Hi AKG,
We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that… Nawp replied 26 October 2023 ago NawpOct 26, 2023 10:20 pm
some variations for consideration
Sloping garage floorThank you all for your advice and inputs. We have decided to add a step and a 5 cm fall form the middle of the garage to the draft plans. We'll see how we go with the builder(s) resu replied 11 November 2022 ago Experience of Building in Cairns
Hi there - thanks for sharing! That’s a good idea to contact previous clients, something I will keep in mind for sure. I’m still in very early stages of research… Yoto80 replied 28 October 2021 ago Canberra custom KDR
Hey algernon bumping this amazing thread
I may have missed it..
Did you aim for any air tightness level?
Would you have been able to achieve the same thermal… What will 450k get me?
Hi Josh,
thank you for the advice. I learned so much.
I have had an appointment with Achieve homes. Have you heard about them? they quoted us far lower compared to
GJ… Building in Canberra
Hi, a bit old topic, but would like to revive it. I have read before about BLD experience, can someone share their story since 2012? Really would like to understand what… Almay replied 9 August 2020 ago AlmayAug 09, 2020 11:29 pm New build custom design
I did it all by myself, actually I drew the whole house with Sketchup pro and rendered all the interior (I know this is bit extreme lol). We can't afford for any… Brick spacing & timber post
Well technically yes because the joint on those beams seem to be not supported. Hence why posts should have been already installed prior to brick laying.
I advise you… Aircon DuctingGood luck! Make sure to have an handy in times of broken aircon. Rawson homesoops sorry to the OP for 'polluting your thread' I searched for the rawson general thread and had thought this was it!
Yeah in an ideal world a long settlement would be… jay77Jul 01, 2019 9:36 pm You have obviously got some type of rubbish or junk you need to get rid of. Is it in your house, garage or yard? Has it been in your way for weeks, months or even years?… External facade colours help!!thanks guys. we were able to get into a color selection appouintment andfound our colors.
roof: colorbond basalt
window frames: Monaro windows black matt
garage door:… Take Two
Sorry I missed you got the keys!!! So pleased for you what a journey youve been on hope you have settled in and enjoying the space, it looks amazing I love the bathroom… trimum replied 27 October 2018 ago Ceiling height costI would definitely willing to pay $3500 to upgrade to 2.74, but $19000?
With this price I guess some builders can even offer to upgrade to 3 m.
But If I save $19000, I… Building inspector(s) in the ACT?Does anyone have any recommendations (or otherwise) or experience with any new home construction building inspectors in Canberra? Looking for multiple stage inspections,… algernon started a topic 10 May 2017 ago LamesMar 16, 2017 4:31 am Mightily Modified Metford 33
Like the sign on the door. Maybe some of the feedback I provided about my experience (specifically about how all trades just walk in off a building site onto newly laid… AJW replied 15 January 2017 ago Stormwater easementUnfortunately, yes, in the ACT you can't build a house or garage on a stormwater easement - about it that spells it out in more detail.
That does mean that you have less… Floor Joist SpacingHi planeguy,
You will notice a difference... but minor. The flexing in your floor covering will be less... and for floor boards this is more noticeable and is likely to… Bigger better?I don't think there's anything wrong with bigger, but don't go bigger just 'because'. You'll find a way to fill whatever space you have, but I think you'll be fine with a… Cheapest way to buildThanks yes we were hoping to do a lot of the fit out ourselves as the builder is a mate and can hopefully let us work as cheap labor. But really I would rather it go up…
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