Building A New House

Duminda

16 April 2008

External Colours

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the complements - didn't expect it to go down this well Phoenix/ VJ - I used Google sketchup to do the 3D model ... I find it a lot…

piranha

17 April 2008

our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished

thanks, yeah he did say to email him about it, I will express how upset I am that my favorite trees on the block are now gone ( I was looking forward to setting up a…

to_do_list

17 April 2008

Garage doors - two single or one double?

to_do_list said: - forces the "other" driver to actually park on "their" side of the garage...I won't mention names…

Michelle

17 April 2008

How "clean" should you house be when it's handed o

4 dead flies in 4 different…

Mozzie

18 April 2008

Getting a copy of PD Tender and Contract before signing

Hey Julz, There was no penalty as the process was not officially delayed (not according to PD anyway). From what I understand the building permit is out of PD's hands…

royalblue

18 April 2008

More liveable and less health risk new house

Another site with relevant stats about carpet and indoor air quality http://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/good_health/index.htm Ash.

Toast

18 April 2008

A 'square' is how much?

I find these measurements really amusing. I knew a square was 10ft x 10ft. And i know the house we're building is about 32sq. But I couldn't tell you off the top of my…

_Al_

18 April 2008

Joins in ceiling plaster visible through paint????

Get rid of the bare globes and use a light fitting. I assume you just have bare globes... Or put downlights in. From what I've seen, it's fairly common and bare globes…

to_do_list

18 April 2008

Poor brickwork - render or pull out and redo?

Just on the rangehood, I'm almost certain venting into a ceiling cavity is illegal. My inspector told me it needs to be vented to the atmosphere.…

Mozzie

18 April 2008

Painting the gutters

Many new estates actually specify that exposed zincalume is not acceptable and that any roofing or gutters must be colorbond or painted. I'm surprised that the building…

ahuang

18 April 2008

Wat a joke! 3 boxes in the house for duct pipe...

How about also change the BED 1 door to sliding door??

mattwalker

18 April 2008

Ceiling Shadows/Visable joins

see thats where the problem is.... You assumed! It is a bit sad though...where have all the good builders gone? The tradesmen who took pride in what they did?

Southies

19 April 2008

INsulation Variation

My builder charge me about $525. That is for about 37m2 R2 (soundproof batten). the charged me about $14/m2 for supplying and laying the…

Firthy_26

19 April 2008

We're in!!!... Finally

Thanks Everyone... Sry, been off work for a week & can't get the f***n internet to work at home . Hopefully be fixed by next week. Firstly the lights in the…

joeygbh

20 April 2008

Supercession of home designs

For doubles it will be the…

Southies

21 April 2008

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

For everyone's information : My solicitor advised that statements made about contract related matters & sent via email as an advisement, are legally…

Yak_Chat

21 April 2008

Stuck in a predicament - do we sell or keep our land?

Go the new place. From what your saying underneath it all - you really want to make a break but the family is putting the pressure on to do what they want. Most farm…

penny73

22 April 2008

4 bdr home designs between 20-22m in length

Wow Anthea that is a great design I really like it. I will check out their website and see where it is on display

perryr

22 April 2008

Just when things seem to be going well...... this!!!!

There's another practical side to getting the holes fixed - if they aren't fixed, you might feel the effect of the holes under whatever floor covering you choose to put…

donuts

22 April 2008

cleanliness of your home when handed over...

Really? Might have to make a trip down to Officeworks...don't think I have enough paper even for double sided!

lrhodes1

22 April 2008

Our progress ... Good News & Bad News

LOL No one can beat me My partner, cat and I live on the living room floor of my mum's rented 1 bedroom apartment Have been here for 6 months and another 4 to go…

Minx

22 April 2008

Site costs!!!

Wow I thought you were my cousin there for a minute. Your block sounds identical to his. It's also in Sth Morang. My partner is going to build his place early next year.…

claego

22 April 2008

5 star energy - do i really need to pay for it?

i am haivng timber floor in the similar areas too... other than that, just 2 sliding doors being added... well, i would assume that your is doule glazed door, not sure if…

memphis

22 April 2008

Bib Tap

Suppose; depends how full the tank was.

PhoenixStar

23 April 2008

Pre handover tomorrow with PD

I'd say have a read of the New Home Inspections website: http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au There are sample reports on the site for…

blessedpeople

23 April 2008

Planning Permit -Stockland Development e.g. Monterey Central

Thanks for taking the time to reply guys, Much appreciated! Builder is in the process of applying for the building permit & I will be giving council a call

claego

24 April 2008

Snowdon Builders...Has anyone built with this mob before?

I have been to their display and the design is quite nice.. talked to the sale rep regarding prices, inclusion and/or changes to plan, sound good that they are willing to…

Southies

24 April 2008

New Update for MyVirtualHome

I've got an account - no idea why it won't work.

berniebgf

24 April 2008

Customer Service Co-ordinator V's Site Supervisor

Thanks everyone for your responses. Good info for me and all.. putting socks back on.... Bernie.

Rachelle

25 April 2008

More facade help, have removed balcony...

Thank Raz, I'll have a look at those bricks on the Austral website. Our house actually had two windows there! It had two on each side and one in the middle. I…

penny73

25 April 2008

HELP sold our house now have to look SERIOUSLY at builders

Am now very happy as we are off to a couple of the land offices tomorrow to ask about releases etc. Probably after a single storey (double would be great but too…

HomeReview

25 April 2008

Anyone building with Dix** in Brisb or Sunny coast Qld?

Next thing is to contact Legal Aid Queensland and the Building Services Authority for advice.

Talinsmum

27 April 2008

Anyone had probems/experience with Masterton before?

Hey Newcastle - so who did you end up building with? did you end up going back to a smaller builder or stick with one of the bigger project builders? Fiona

bec

27 April 2008

Nearly There!!!!

love the use of different colours in the kitchen, very nice indeed!

Mel&Em

27 April 2008

Colours

Hi guys We chose the colours on 22/4/08. Took a while but we got there. Spent an xtra 4k, but it was all things that we wanted like better tapware, cupboard handles,…

stevec

27 April 2008

Breather Pipe sewage smell

Thanks for your replies it has been helpful The toilets are not in as yet so this smelll seems normal at present. I do smell it when walking around outside of house…

VJ

27 April 2008

Wouldnt it be nice if the world was chocoloate?

I intend to go to Austral again and look carefully at the ones you have mentioned. It's good if you can have the list from Austral and…

HomeReview

27 April 2008

Signing building contract before the land is titled

Always seek independent legal advice on the contracts. The disclosure contracts can have a lot of dubious clauses hidden in there.

to_do_list

28 April 2008

Where to go to look at floorplans

teml

28 April 2008

Porter Davis - Tiles

I am definatly hoping to get a standard tile, no more upgrades 4 me!! Hi Haywgl, we said exactly the same thing - and it cost us an…

Judie

28 April 2008

Knockdown Rebuild In Sutherland Shire Sydney

If you think Sutherland Council is bad, you should try Ku-ring-gai! Lots of builders won't even touch Ku-ring-gai, so it's hard finding a builder in the first place. I…

bec

28 April 2008

Beware: the tile company delivered different tiles!!!!

yep happened to me too! delivered the wrong shade always try and check!

to_do_list

28 April 2008

problem: walk in corner pantry :( [with pic]

Hi mike The current pantry has the melamine floor. As you said, it will be difficult to reach the stuffs at the corner. That is why i was rather…

Rachelle

28 April 2008

BRICK SELECTION - HEEELLLLLP!

We're having either Urban One Nougat (Silver) or Latte, nice flat, even colour, I think these would work for you too. Good Luck!

sofar_sogood

28 April 2008

slab poured today, no sure if this is poor workmanship?

"Yep that will work, and when an issue with the house that was not built properly. Let me know how many $500 you spend getting it fixed." A positive approach i…

oznow

29 April 2008

Help! Frame Finished No Extra Noggins...

Our builder put in two 90mm noggin for the future wall-hung TV.

teml

29 April 2008

Insulation Question

Check out this site - it may help. http://www.insulationaustralia.com.au/homeowner.asp In their words... "For ceilings R2.5 is the base…

arkraider

29 April 2008

We are changing home designs and why not builder too..

Come to think of it, we changed our builders too a few times. We even paid deposits to one.... 1st H3nl3y - Just became too costly once we added things to the…

The Dynamic Duo

29 April 2008

new builder?

David Reid…