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Sealing new tilesI did mine through redink but I paid separate and I think they only did it coz I had a drama over my tiling .are you looking at doing it yourself Slab based on Class M for Class S siteYes I just noticed that AS 2870 had an update in 2011, so may as well get another soil test done - included in the costs anyway! I doubt an Engineer (well, a decent… Looking for input on my floor planThis house is absolutely killing it, love the space and the massive pantry and kitchen, definitely going to be amazing. I honestly wouldnt change much, theres no space… LaceyM replied 1 October 2014 ago We've been having fairly good progress...... a few delays along the way, but that seems to be the way it works. Bricks were completed 4/9/14. While they were doing bricks,… Builder fails to follow plans The plans are referenced in the building contract and are part of the building and planning permits. I would suggest contacting the… mgilla replied 1 October 2014 ago Temporary accomodationAccommodation while waiting for your home to be built can be an interesting question with some varied answers. We have had people go on holidays, live in caravans, rented… Contract signing tommorrow!, any advice!All domestic building contracts in Australia need to conform to the Domestic building contracts Act1995 which covers both parties with a set of rules in which to abide by.… Building on land not in estateShouldn’t be a problem with most builders some however are not geared up labour wise or equipped to do these works.
There are several differences with building on land… Slab issuesMany people point their figure at the slab.
When the slab is only going to be a problem if it’s not installed properly and that’s where the problems come from.
People… ForgOct 01, 2014 10:37 am C Home Building Thread
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I think it's your computer.... very much grey (lots of greys in my home). Alaskan is quite cream with grey through it which should… CADDENS - Adenbrook or EldertonWe are also in the process of paperwork with Elderton, up to the building contract stage before submitting to DA. It has been quite a long process but we have made around… bhazad replied 30 September 2014 ago T2 or H2F treated framesMy understanding is that T2 Blue is a trade name for a particular timber supplier for timber that has been treated to H2F. BalkSep 29, 2014 11:35 pm rainaSep 29, 2014 3:34 pm Hi
I'm no expert but our house is on a sloped bit of land and we are doing a KDR and the house was originally on stumps... we had a quote from a volume builder for the… Eight homes- Doreen/Mernda/EppingAnother thing I forgot row_007,
Make sure your soil report recommendations are complied with, because perhaps a little to the west of your… insider replied 28 September 2014 ago Builder varying construction from planHi drnouman,
If the fence is in the correct position, the boundary is where the palings meet the rails.
Sometimes the draftsman states that the house is on the boundary… Unreasonable Site Cost?Hi JKay,
Do you mind to let me know if you end up building your house with another builder? It will be good to know more about your experience.
Thanks,
Hey… JKay replied 27 September 2014 ago JKaySep 27, 2014 10:30 pm Luxaflex blinds - any thoughts?Eeek! We have six sliding door sized windows across the back not including the smaller ones LOL. Looks like it will be BIG $$. It's fine. We don't mind paying to get… gyprocking tolerancesI remember reading a while back Brendon that the average project home builder aims for a Level 3 finish. I wouldn't be surprised if their display homes are finished to the… YIKERS!!! My First Home, My First Build...
Well no invoice in th email yet....... Im leaning towards the retaining is about 25% me as they needed to cut their block and they need to retain to stop undermining my… Lighting ChoiceYep we have gone for 2-way switches around the place. I missed one though at the door to the bedrooms kind of kicking myself there the kids would have needed that for when… do we need garage?
Yes I believe you are doing yourself an injustice if you don’t have a garage for many reasons.
Your home would be worth a lot more, your car will not age as much being… Insulation included in contract?The insulation should always be included in the contract price because the building cannot be built to the Australian regulations without it. Every home build has an… Big bit of cement dumped on my blockSorry not much can be done about this one if you have settled on the land.
If you haven’t settled (paid for the land in full) in most cases the developer will have the…
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