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I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we built the house ... but now we're moving on to greener pastures and a professional guy…
How often do you visit your site?
100%, going too often removes the excitement.
We are waiting for our gyprock to go in now after i did the pre-lining inspection this morning. I dont really want to see it… started a topic ago
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Thank you.
She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed.
I had some friends set up this page, which really… started a topic ago Builder refusing to negotiate contractI'm really upset, our builder is being completely unreasonable about the contract. We've already spent about $15k that we'll likely lose, not to mention the $20k deposit… I've got a new build and a skylight was installed as per the build however the way they've done flashing and the state of the roof after is horrible. Builder has said that… Metricon Waterford 43/46 final costWe're in the process of building a Waterford 47 in Brisbane. We've modified the plan a bit, added a rear balcony and with the indulgence pack plus a few extra requests,… Shower head covering nicheIt would not be practical for the builder to do it like this as it would be hard for plumber to plumb up in and around the niche. They will either just bend the plastic… Reverse build- plaster before brickThere are large volume builders in NSW that do this as standard practice and have done for many years. Personally i would never allow this on a home i was to build for… Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
Hi All,
I am heading overseas next week for a month.
So if anyone needs a code for their XMAS shopping can you please text me this week as I am not sure if I will be… Projexel Homes
Hi Roshana
I got up early to do some work and ended up on a projexel deep dive.
So here's what I found:
1. Started 2019
2. Early on they did most of their work on the… What insurance now that block is vacant?Not sure about that, I've held an empty block(North shore of Sydney) for over an year now (waiting to build).
House was demoed prior over 3 years before i bought it.
I… We’re sharing our experience with Australian Select Timbers Oakwood Sandalwood (Coastline Collection) flooring, installed in June 2022, to raise awareness of the… New built in Austral 2179Hey, I am a builder who has built in the Austral area for years happy to chat to see if we can help you. Community Title - North Kellyville - HELP!If your looking for a good mortgage broker in the hills district like kellyville, bella vista or castle hill - we found Nathan from Linton finance to be the best hands… how to hide glue visible on glass
In that situation the glass doesn't really need to be glued down.
You can just use the small little clear cabinet door bumpers and lay the glass on top. It's enough to… chippy replied 24 November ago Vapour Barrier Issues During BuildThe vapour barrier detail in the NCC-BCA and AS2870 are the same! The NCC-BCA provides 1x option on where it is to lay, the width of any joints, how these joints are to be… Hebel power floor shutter over long span
So, how is the comparison between the two ( Alpha and Hebel ). Do you still put the yellow/red tounge over the alpha also or it's not required and their noise reduction… Imagine Kit HomesJust wondering if anyone has experience with these kit homes? I’m in Melbourne kate78 started a topic 20 November ago Slope volume builderKnock-down rebuilds on sloped blocks can be tricky, but some volume builders specialise in this. Look for ones with experience in sloping sites, as they’ll likely offer… Help storwater detaintion question
You most likely have an absorption trench system which is basically a series of pipes underground with holes that slowly drain the stormwater into the ground.
Is there… Metro Homes NSWAll industries and workplaces have duds working for them but I reckon the construction industry gets the absolute dregs Post Contract Variation for Site WorksHi all! Building in metro Victoria, with a non-volume builder & apologies in advance for the long post.
However, has anyone been subject to a Post Contract Variation… mptch started a topic 10 November ago mptchNov 10, 2024 9:06 am Hi All
We're at the end of our build and they have just installed the Fujitsu Reverse Cycle Aircon. However I believe it is not installed correctly as there should be… Site Drainage, responsibility?
You have terrible soil and site conditions. Waffle pods are used due to coatings with removal of soil and energy compliance standards
Site drainage is the… Variation Days
Normally days are business days but include saturdays if your approval allows work on saturdays.
Contracts normally include a definition so just double check to see if… Beware of Champion Homes
None!
And I totally agree, it seems over the top, probably 4x what we paid, adjusted for ridiculous real inflation!
But was it disclosed at the start? Because if not,… Facade Parapet Moulding
Hi paul,
I am planning to do a similar changes to my facade, if you don’t mind could you please share the details where to buy the material and installer you use.… Building with Montgomery Homes
Yes we do!
We are currently doing one at the moment but rather then bearers and joist we are doing brick piers and a suspended slab.
Some councils dont like slab or… Hi Everyone
Time for an update:
It has been a good few weeks with the weather being favourable. Overall the build is going well.
We are only around 1 week behind… Deposit before Quote??Hi all
I'm trying to get a shed built in Tasmania (painful experience!). We've gone through the planning and approval stages (more-or-less) but the company is now… Suspend work of non payment of variationMy building rep is an inspector , witness expert and a builder. The services that he is doing for me is helping me with my project and representing me when I need help… IMSU homesDont waste your time go built with Kaplan you have been warned. these mob will rip you off for sure. Prefab buildersHi all
Can anyone recomend a affortable prefab / transportable home builders in victoria. im looking at getting approx 100sqm built 2/3 brm 1 liv 1 bath colourbond clad… ngk started a topic 30 October ago Sandstock bricksHi
We're looking to build a double brick home and was looking at face bricks.
Sandstock bricks in red are quite attractive to us but it seems they've been discontinued by… janakw started a topic 28 October ago Timber frame, LvL stud walls
To be honest I don't know. We get ours on a supply and installation package so I know how much per sqm we pay for framing but not the lineal rate. When I see my head…
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