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Has anyone built with Kurmond Homes ?Thanks Doohan - I do love my bath!
We ended up spending more. Kurmond gave us a hefty allowance out of our build (internal/external) but it's a big home. We have spent… Lilac replied 20 March 2013 ago LilacMar 19, 2013 11:38 pm Really stupid questions......There are also sometimes rules around front door placement that would stop you from moving the door like that. We were looking at side-entrance houses so as not to have a… Forg replied 20 March 2013 ago Henley Monaco options
Hello... we just received our contract from Henley it states 260 days extimated for build including delays.... is that right for everyone else? sunct replied 20 March 2013 ago sunctMar 20, 2013 7:57 am Cascades on Clyde
What part of Cascades are you looking at. We are in stage 24 and nearly at key handover. Energy ratingGive yourself a point for:
Aspect;
Roof Insulation;
Window coverings;
Wall insulation;
LED Lighting;
Solar power - Electric and/or… Can I do the timber floors myself?Only issue you might encounter is with the skirting boards. Just ask your builder to cut paint, but not install. That way you'll get a nice clean look around the… Builder still hasn't started.
Hi there, our builder has 310 days to build and after that time they pay $250 p/w they go over. We are building a 2 story house as… First Home Builder - Looking for infoHi Guys,
Newbie here and I am interested in building our first home and was going through this site last few days to get some info. Site is quite informative and gained a… rawg started a topic 21 March 2013 ago rawgMar 21, 2013 10:22 am uew87Mar 21, 2013 4:03 pm DeeMMMar 22, 2013 7:39 pm Taking forever DFH
Thought I'd update. We are now In march 2013 and been told that handover is very soon. We have our inspection on tuesday with the SS. We still don't have a splashback or… Newbie: can i build on a compact blockI would talk to a local architect who knows how the local planning rules work and will also be able to give you some ideas for a design which makes best use if the block. Building Esperence 24 Wisdom Homesi know this thread is really old.. but my wife and I are looking to build the Esperence 29 ROL..
we would love to have access to read through your blog!  Master Bedroom - What size?Ours is 5.5x5.5 - which is plenty big enough to house our oversized bedroom furniture (king bed, two bedsides, large double chest of drawers plus wing armchair). Our WIR… kyton replied 23 March 2013 ago kytonMar 23, 2013 8:57 pm I can PM you a few threads to look at if you like. You will be shocked when I indicate what to look at. People remain… DeeMMMar 24, 2013 9:03 am Building with Fairmont Homes???As for retaining, do it now. Cheaper when they have access. My build is on hold until council approval for walls to be done. Neighbour needs them in first. We were told… difficult neighboursA BBQ with all your friendly neighbours might get the message across.
Should he decide to want to join in, uninvited, be friendly and magnanimous.
The reverse psychology… tezzab replied 24 March 2013 ago Brick blendingThe BCA has some pretty strict guidelines on working with bricks. I don't have a copy of the rules but it's something like:
- You must work from 3 separate pallets of… wokwon replied 25 March 2013 ago Drainage Permits IssuesI am after a little advice. We have an Easement to runs the length of our property (from the back corner to the front driveway), this is marked as a Drainage and Sewerage… Agape started a topic 25 March 2013 ago AgapeMar 25, 2013 9:22 am Advice please (laundry taps & CO)Thanks for the info. Guess I need to invest in a hole saw.
Still though, I reakon all should be complete!
Obviously the big ticket items… Cut and Fill QualityI think it depends upon what the soil is, unless this guys is a soil engineer or a structural engineer I wouldn't pay too much attention.
Our block was cut and filled… DeeMM replied 25 March 2013 ago DeeMMMar 25, 2013 12:14 pm Issues with recessed HWS?Has anyone had any issues with their recessed HWS? We have had a recessed 6 star instantaneous gas HWS system included in our building tender from day one and just before… Bowskie started a topic 25 March 2013 ago DeeMMMar 25, 2013 3:44 pm Hi all I have an inspection today so hoping to get some advise ASAP.
Our freestanding bath has the taps positioned at the end of the bath and the tap itself lays right in… Quads issuepinoy, we have the same problem. it looks odd to me that the quads don't reach the ends of the doors. When I asked the installer, they said that's how they are taught to… Facade colour helpYour selections sound great! We did our external selections on Saturday and ended up selecting Dune for the windows.… Fridge in WIP/Scullery - Good or Bad Idea?
Today we went and sat with the floor plan designer and discussed the fridge in the pantry... works out probably not a good idea because it would take up too much space in… Skating lounges!You could buy those grippy mats that are used to keep rugs from sliding around. Just cut it into the sizes you need and glue to the bottom of the furniture. I forgot what… Fixed Site costsWe have heaps of piering, around 14k I think, and it was all itemised with drawings in our contract. We didn't have any nasty surprises. We had no allowance for rock at… joles replied 27 March 2013 ago jolesMar 27, 2013 11:45 am
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