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Our build started this week, minor earthworks getting ready for Septic system, rainwater tank and slab.
We've received our official notification of commencement, with… Façade colour scheme
Thanks, Jason for sharing the details and suggesting something which can give me some direction. Construction scheduleTrial it for 30days, Most are happy to offer an extension if they can see you are offering positive feedback.
BTW, you always get grey areas onsite its not always black… Boston 42 Alternatives?
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It's hard for the project home guys to manage deliveries on Main roads, though I have seen Clarendon do it on a number of occasions.
If you are comfortable,… Steve Parcell builders (SE QLD)We’re looking to build our first home, double story 5 bedrooms, on 750sqm land.
We have looked into a few builders - Metricon, Steve Parcell. Was really hoping to hear… Esty started a topic 24 October 2021 ago Garage North West facing block orientation
with the a suitable your block will be fine for a new build in Brisbane... check the excellent YourHome.gov.au website for advice about passive solar design, orientation… Knockdown Rebuild Acre Inner MelbourneGood advice, I completely agree. My dream is to build on the block though but just reading some things online like WOLF who suggests $5000+ per sqm is too much at the…
If you need a separate powder room, you could possibly carve out some space in the laundry. The existing laundry dimensions look quite generous with lots of potentially… Maybe you could swap the Ens and WIR in the original design? Something like this idea. Probably easier for plumbing work too. Ask your designer to re-model them and check… Living with a dark Colourbond roofThank you Noname, agree with your points. Certainly not overly concerned, but thought it prudent to see if there were lived experiences we can learn from. AFALDT replied 20 October 2021 ago Feedback on floor plan for new homeThankyou oklouise. You addressed the exact points I was looking for, and I really like what you did with the design for the kitchen, Master BR and Media room, bed 3 entrance. Smiss replied 20 October 2021 ago SmissOct 20, 2021 12:23 am Feedback on dining, family, kitchen
I wouldn't get rid of the west window of Dining either if it looks into your backyard. Blinds can fix summer sun glare. If it's a single level house, you can extend out… Is this reasonable for Tiger tails.
Anyway way I can reduce this? Potential stormwater issueHi all,
I am in the initial design stage of building a home on my block of land in a well established inner Melbourne suburb. My block is 10 metres wide and 44 metres… Legend73 started a topic 18 October 2021 ago Demolition & removal of waffle pod slabIt's not unusual and not that hard. Why not just get the demolition included in the price for your new build. At least that way the new house builder will be able to… pmacca started a topic 17 October 2021 ago Bricks vs Hebel vs CladdingThank you Pedro4137,
Correct, Hebel 75mm weighs around 60kg per m2 to 21kg per m2 Scyon Stria cladding 16mm thick. Big difference...
We have decided to go with the cladding  Zorson replied 17 October 2021 ago Worried about Alfresco pier
I’d rather see the timber and be able to fix any rot etc. I think enclosing it prevents termite inspection and rot inspection, better to replace with galvanised steel… Pulse replied 16 October 2021 ago PulseOct 16, 2021 10:34 pm Noisy steel?
Thanks for your help. For me the issue doesn’t seem to be the thermal contraction, as I am getting continuous and consistent “clicks” type noises downstairs when… Kitchen Window privacy
consider external shutters operated by electric motor with a switch inside the kitchen...not cheap but very happy with ours New Concrete Slab cracksThere are degrees of cracking.. you'll just have to wait it out and see if it gets worse.
OT If you got onto any issues during the pour, you could make your case stronger… Is this a reasonable amount to pay?
to be fair you won't know until you have some valuations done. That's your next step. However the first red flag should have been the fact you wouldn't be able to get… Noname replied 14 October 2021 ago mox27Oct 13, 2021 9:29 pm Laminate flooring after hand overHi everyone,
I wanted to ask people's thoughts on doing laminate flooring after hand over.
Has anyone done this?
I'm still working out the cost benefit and just thinking… mustard started a topic 13 October 2021 ago Coral Homes - Monash 32MK2 - NightmareSharing our build journey photos as a caution to others building with Coral.
This was our second build with Coral, the first was 5 years ago and was pretty good.
Build… D and B started a topic 12 October 2021 ago Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon
Sorry mate I think you're going to find a lot of commonality among builders, especially production line volume builders. Or just even between subcontracted trades.
It's… Noname replied 12 October 2021 ago Powder room - layout advice neededWe haven’t built yet, but we renovated a few years ago and had an open ensuite with toilet. We built the toilet in and put in a sliding door and while privacy isn’t as… Davos replied 12 October 2021 ago DavosOct 12, 2021 1:16 pm Oh wow we can upload photos now!
Here you go peeps!
Exterior colour selectionHi All ,
Could you please suggest how does the choices match up for the skilloon roof .
Windows - Monument
Fascia , Gutter - Monument
Roof - Windspray
The roof will… gvishal started a topic 10 October 2021 ago 41202Oct 10, 2021 6:56 pm Porcelain tiles scratchedHi I have recently built and moved into my new house and have porcelain floor tiles - it’s been 3 months now and seems like the tiles keep getting scratches - the… Suem1 started a topic 10 October 2021 ago Suem1Oct 10, 2021 5:09 pm
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