Building A New House

teml

28 March 2008

It Has Begun!

Thanks guys we think its pretty nice out here. I work in Melb so the trip in each day will be fun, but at night I can chill on the balcony with DW and the cherubs and…

Casa2

28 March 2008

Show and tell - Roof Tiles :)

haywgl there is not alot of difference between Linea and Straita and when we were chosing between the two we went back and forth many times before…

Rachelle

28 March 2008

My Virtual Home - support, ideas, tips and tricks

LOL, sure! I spent a good few days dreaming MVH!!

Yak_Chat

28 March 2008

Position on block?

Do people go for security fly screens for sliding doors? Or am I just holding on to my paranoia? Part paranoia - but a good idea as it…

dancelisah

29 March 2008

Building the Hamilton 34 by Porter Davis

Mikita: I am glad there is someone. Do you have a blog or photos posted somewhere? VJ: I understand why you changed your mind we are stressing a bit now about lack of backyard!

Mikita

29 March 2008

PD Delaying construction start - any advice?

Thanks for the replies, My contract shows 185 days including 10 days of inclement wheather and 56 holidays. You are…

haywgl

29 March 2008

Why!!!

Thanks HomeReview I thought those windows woudl be alright because when I was looking a them I wasn't even close to seeing out of them Thanks again for all your help

Rachelle

29 March 2008

How to deal with Builder's delaying tactics ?

I'm dealing with her too. I actually really like her. When she can she hurries things and then sometimes I don't hear from her for weeks. If I ring and harrass she'll…

BestBuilder

30 March 2008

WA Building Disputes Search Engine

Hello everyone Someone forwarded this link to us for the West Australian Building Disputes Tribunal which I thought may be useful. If you are considering a builder…

ahuang

31 March 2008

SQUEAKY UPPER STOREY FLOORS

Just did 695 screws for "securing" our whole first floor flooring board (5 bedrooms + upper living) during the weekend, although I got a power tool from friend, still got…

haywgl

31 March 2008

Cremorne 41 Question

Thanks Andy We have very similiar tastes with upgrades I have PMed you Cheers Bel

bglg

31 March 2008

Sisilation in roof

Is it a Tiled or Tin roof? If tiled they do put the sisal directly on the trusses or rafters, then they batten on top. There's no other way for a tiled roof. If a tin roof…

bglg

31 March 2008

******* roof frame?

Definately dont do it like that in Melbourne. I wouldnt feel safe working there.

Yak_Chat

1 April 2008

Building First Home: Elevated North-West facing block in ACT

Good to hear Adam, look forward to seeing your plans. Till then, enjoy the cold. I never could get over how quickly the temp drops with the sun in May Lovely days,…

arkraider

1 April 2008

Progress Payments

If it is the standard, "New homes Contract October 2004 of the HIA Members", read schedule 3 "Lock up stage" and the meaning. It states, "Lock up stage means: the…

gpierce

1 April 2008

rumour re claiming rainwater tank rebate

I would be interested to know wether you can claim the rebate on a water tank if you had it installed through a builder at the building…

stevec

1 April 2008

Potential Scratched Windows on handover

Go to house on a sunny day before pre handover inspection and note it all down. Then riase the concerns. You will get broken glass, heaps more scratches etc before the end…

3timesbuilda

1 April 2008

Need more advice about layout, please... (so over this!)

LOL. There is a…

Aulyna_1

1 April 2008

additional $8,500 - What should we do?

Hi all, Just updating the result: After about 2 -3 month of silent, the builder sent an email today: Subject: Additional Personal Requirements Good…

Yak_Chat

1 April 2008

Retaining Walls

You live and learn I suppose... good to hear you have resolved it life is one of continual learning . Good luck with the rest…

Mozzie

2 April 2008

Finance at what stage with PD?

If you are building with PD and are a cash customer they also ask you to pay an additional 10% up front which is kept in trust with interest paid. That becomes your final…

virgin-builder

2 April 2008

Pouring slabs in the rain?

Concrete needs to be somewhat moist to harden. An overcast day and a light drizzle will be better than a 40 degree day. That said, come hail, is probably not the best time.

MaylandsManor

2 April 2008

Solid Plastering

clath

2 April 2008

we have prehandover inspection tomorrow

Hi House wow it has been slow for you Our construction started November 20th. Thanks everyone .Well preinspection went well alot of yellow stickers around the house…

Trina

3 April 2008

When did you give notice?

Hi Ray, we are in a difficult position at the moment so I can really relate to this topic. Our current house has settlement on the 20th May, when we agreed to this back…

Talinsmum

3 April 2008

kitchen options with PD raised floor??

actually I think its a lot different …

sammy

3 April 2008

DID YOU KNOW...

Thanks! I didn't know that.

Southies

3 April 2008

CONTRACT INCLUSIONS - ADVICE PLEASE

thanks arkraider - will give it a try

SammyJ

4 April 2008

Building with Porter Davis

Thanks everyone for all your replies and help on saving $$$! Sorry to hear about your expeiences Mozzie...i hope you finally get ahold of them! Its so hard because…

onlychikoo

4 April 2008

Average Site Cost in Marriott Waters

Thanks Guys.

Yak_Chat

4 April 2008

bottom of door to floor clearance

It will be to stop air movement - these rooms need to have ventilation, and without the brishg strip air movment would be greater, and the rest of the hosue will be…

berniebgf

4 April 2008

Pre plaster inspection for PD house

Hi Steve Have a look at this thread, it may help you out a bit. https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... highlight= It is regarding when is the best time to…

kiwi056

5 April 2008

What is pre-wire?

Here is a tip for all though. Ask your supervisor for a site visit post wiring but pre palster, and take a camera with you. I have used my…

awallace

6 April 2008

House and pool demolition site costs

There are companies out there that will pay you money to dismantle the bricks and cut the house so it can be transported away, to be later sold to some one else. Maybe…

Eager

6 April 2008

this might seem stupid, but... WHAT ARE EAVES?

Hook line and sinker is spot on! It all stemmed from friendly banter about a year ago with past and present members and became a forum…

arkraider

6 April 2008

PD --> Land Delay Marriott waters = +$6,000 variation

Make sure you have everything ready to roll about the 20th April, JoBen.... possibly 15th...

piranha

6 April 2008

building dream house

we are building in brookwater no golf membership unless you pay big $$ and you arent even allowed to walk along the course. I believe we are allowed access to the new gym,…

joaninhac

7 April 2008

Home Presentation Appointment

not too bad... they have about 40 defects to fix.. there were another couple of items that i wasn't too happy with but they said it was within their tolerance...…

joaninhac

7 April 2008

ResCode Regulations - Anyone familiar with them?

thanks for your help

natbut

7 April 2008

Building Inspector: www.buildingcentre.com

I don't know if they do them in ACT, but you could try archicentre. I'm using them in SA.

damo

7 April 2008

Tiling with Porter Davis. Hamilton 34

another option is to talk to your wet area tiler and see if he is interested in doing your main floor tiling (this is what we are doing)

Cabinfever

7 April 2008

Is There Anything We Can Do??? Help...

I think it'd be entirely reasonable and expected that the stone could have simply been returned and replaced if someone had noticed the problem. Even if they'd been signed…

Law18

7 April 2008

Home Time

I am glad you can feel the "FIRE" that was what I was after. My…

joaninhac

8 April 2008

Should we ask for a credit or query the construction??

if it says 100 then make sure you get it.... especially if you paid for it!

joaninhac

8 April 2008

PRE-HANDOVE COMPLETED - FEW DEFECTS BUILDER NOT FIXING

well they won't be installing our floor boards, we'll be doing that ourselves... Thank God!!!

ahuang

8 April 2008

stage payments if issues are not rectified

get something in writing after your conversation with the builder. As normally in the bill it says if you delay the payment for X days, they are entitled to delay the…

to_do_list

8 April 2008

We are at lockup- set up reg. vists on site with BSuper

I changed only the external locks on the day of handover...except the window ones. After finding the keys in the door I was worried all and sundry would have access. I…

VJ

8 April 2008

Construction Certificate Surcharges

Wow thats a relief, moral of the story do not just listen to your CSO and act... keep checking councils do make mistakes. If we had paid these as Clarendon…

Newbies

9 April 2008

What order of app'ts - Tender, Colour, Tile...

Hi! We we're supposed to have Tender - Hopetoun - National Tiles, but on the day of our Tender, we rang up National to have a look at their tiles, and they had a…