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We've just bought at Trinity today and are (hopefully) getting titles in August. Getting VERY excited now. Can't wait to see how everyone progresses! jekal replied 18 June 2012 ago jekalJun 18, 2012 1:30 am ElectricalsExactly, the builders add on a huge mark up because they can. Much better to get an external sparky to do it at frame stage IF the builder will allow them on site. cinder replied 18 June 2012 ago Ceiling height - how high is too high?
We're looking at cabinetry and increasing the height of our top cupboards from a 2.3m bulkhead to a 2.7m bulkhead (inother words making the cabinets above the workbench… BradSJun 18, 2012 3:05 pm HELP please with stair balustrade colourI wish it was stainless steel sadly though toooo expensive for us  so we are having powdercoated aluminium and the closest colour is treasured silver but it does not have… New house blog: *Tiles*
Well it turns out, thanks to my partner (as am at work) so she has been doing all the running around that they were trying to slip one through. Found out that the "finance… We went surfmist roof with surfmist fascia, gutters, eaves, garage and door. We also went surfmist downpipes but wish we hadn't - we are going to try and change them to… Luxaflex AwningsThought about double glazing ?
There is also another product on the market called smartglass but it won't be as effective as your other ideas.… Narrow bedside tablesNicole, our measurements are virtually the same, we are getting ours made by the cabinet maker doing our kitchen, around $300 each, hope that helps! gogo65 replied 19 June 2012 ago grr Banks!
Thanks guys. Plan 'B' was originally plan 'A' as it makes the most sense to try pay off what you already have before getting to more debt but some family issues made this… koukli replied 19 June 2012 ago Door FurnitureMake sure that the lock cylinders are stocked by local locksmiths and you can get keys cut. timpen replied 19 June 2012 ago Footing price in relation to trees.Hi All,
Any one have any knowledge on the extra price incurred on footings when building on a site that had trees and is located near large trees?
We have a 10 acre block… claypot started a topic 19 June 2012 ago Onley homeWe have just moved in to our new Onley home and would just like to say that we couldn't be happier with the result and the service we recieved, we made a lot of changes… smart1 started a topic 19 June 2012 ago TV point with ethernet cable
It's kinda hard to get around the security issue with wireless. That's not a problem for me, as there's nothing we use our home network for that matters; but I could see… Forg replied 19 June 2012 ago Pegging site on acrerageonce they have done the survey and you receive the plan from the builder, if the house is not exactly where you want it you can change… Tender conditionsThe project builder who supplied us with a geo tech report did all of the above as we were home to witness it (and received the detailed report afterwards).They used a… Aheron replied 20 June 2012 ago Bedroom Size
My house im building will be as follows.. Master bedroom 5.3x3.3 not including ensuite and walk in robe.
Bedroom 2 is 3.9x3.2 and bedroom 3 is 3.6x2.5 both including built… Contract with builderI dont know how it works in this industry, I am absolutely new to building in Australia, but this sounds ridiculous. I was told is should of been mentioned in advance to … Downlight to Junction Box RatioI woudn't get any junction boxes installed. See how much your electrician will charge to install '413' sockets - these are unswitched power points in your roof cavity -… Homestead Homes (SA)? Any opinion?
Hi building with Homestead in SA.
Our theatre room is 4000*2500 wide,
we asked for double doors thinking they would be the same as bedroom doors (which is what is in the… When you say one of the doors are rebated do you mean where the two doors join in the middle like… GJ Gardner - Fitzroy, wanted picsHi,
i am looking for finished pics of inside the fitzroy by gj gardner, if anyone can please help me out, I have seen the couple of blogs on here but wanted photos of a… FTTH at Aurora estate EppingHas anyone experienced the connection delays at Aurora Estate for the FTTH connection?
I recently purchased an existing home. The previous owners had iprimus and we have… Block Classification - Class M*I'm thinking just get the H class, that has been budgeted for anyways. Don't think you can have issues using a Higher Spec slab.... Build with ClarendonHomes (SYD)This is just begining, more surprises will come at each stage of builing during your external, internal,electrical and other selections in terms of cost. I am building… MeXXXcon homes true cost?I asked the lady what the as displayed cost would be for the lindrum 58 in keysborough and she replied.........
...........… erin replied 22 June 2012 ago Slab to be raised - advice requiredIts more likely that the raising is done by extra fill than extra concrete as fill is much cheaper.
Under the house its usually better to use an imported, more… SoakwellsPerth - Referals PleaseHi Vans, Our build is 6.5 hours away from us currently and my other half really didnt want to have to deal with it when we relocate as we have plenty to do already when we… Jodge's build - revisited.
 Still you can understand their concern with all the different trades tramping in and out, only caring about their part of the job....!
Site costs for building in CraigieburnSoil type will likely be reactive clay, and fall of the land means if it has any slope from one corner to another. Without those details no one can provide an estimate for… Full Render vs Face BrickAlso probably important to note that you can get different types of render now. There is the standard cement render which is painted over the top (and liable to cracking,…
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