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Timing for a new driveway?Thanks everyone for the feedback.. Just have to make sure all ends are tied up as we also have to arrange carpet and timber flooring. I thought that we could move in the… Building on a difficult terrainBuilding on a difficult terrain
Adjusting the house to the landscape is the first task to be solved when building on a difficult terrain. If your block of land has… abroun started a topic 24 November 2007 ago stumps or slab?I would never build on a slab. I love being able to get under my house to 'see' everything. Its so easy to run cabling or move/fix things.
Floorboards in a slab house can… clathNov 25, 2007 12:41 am HELP... Price per m2Hi Everyone,
After we shaved 10m2 off the size of the house, we've made it to the 222m2 that we need. Now here is the question. How much should… DeeElle replied 25 November 2007 ago lock up/enclosedI believe it depends on your builder and the method they choose under the HIA contract. It may be a % of the total progress of your home. This can mean it is classified as… Emi replied 26 November 2007 ago Casa2Nov 27, 2007 8:28 am Comments on our planHi beegeers
Welcome to the forum 
I love your design - and I agree with almost everyone - you should join the alfresco and put a bath in the main bathroom.
I'd… muzzman replied 27 November 2007 ago Electrical PlansI think your are dreaming for this to be done exactly to plan, any questions re that point speak to Matt about. But yes, they should fix this and do it the right way.… Building with ClarendonWe missed out on that promotion as our tender was done in June - it does sound like a good deal to me though. We have upgraded to a caesarstone splashback and that is… Maxie replied 27 November 2007 ago MaxieNov 27, 2007 9:59 pm Is this acceptable ?The problem would be that the meter box is there long before anything else (before frame, bricks etc) and the person (plumber?) installing the guttering probably just put… PD have finally startedVJ i heard form someone if you ring the local council and if you can prove who is dumping the rubbish, the council will fine them, wonder if its possible… VJ replied 28 November 2007 ago PD Builders - Termite protectionIm appearing dumb here  but grime why would concreting your paths up against the house void PDS warranty?in regards to the termite barrier? Im… grime replied 29 November 2007 ago grimeNov 29, 2007 7:06 am New Home Inspection - SydneyIt seems a few of us Sydney-ites are trying to find an inspector for our new homes.
I find this… dna replied 29 November 2007 ago Extremely Reactive Soil.We're looking at a 'E' Class Void Former Slab System. Including Upgrade strip footings to the portico and Alfresco area.
Anyone know what this is?? Electricity V's Gas the 6m ruleAs I understand the rules..
Out side gas supplies/appliances must be 6m from an electrical supply/appliance in Qld?
Any one know the correct distance as ours are not. plunger started a topic 30 November 2007 ago Building Sth Bris with AdenbrookWe had a terible run with them...
We are so very very disapointed with service they gave us and quality of the finished product, what was supposed to be our "Dream… plunger replied 30 November 2007 ago Quick update & Poll QuestionHey guys, we collected our construction dwgs today and have been told that H3nley's office will be closed from 21st Dec until the 7th of Jan.
But the tradies have the… useful linkOznow……good link, very useful. 
I grabbed this one out since most people like to talk about their kitchens and bathrooms.
Kev from new home inspectionsWe'll definitely ring Kevin very soon and inform our builder that we'll use an independent inspector.
That way we get the best tradies too!  VJ replied 30 November 2007 ago Builders Need To Improve.I would ask for two things of a builder:
1) How much will it cost?
I don't care if they charge $1 for the house and $249,999 for site costs or $249,999 for the… Casa2 replied 3 December 2007 ago Casa2Dec 03, 2007 3:54 pm pole post homesHi Kylie, welcome to the forum. We have a steep block too and had a lot of issues finding the right house to fit on the block. We love our block and the views we have… Jet79 replied 3 December 2007 ago Jet79Dec 03, 2007 5:22 pm Mirror Images....Phoenix wrote: Alternatively Gav, you could upload your site plan, makes it easier to visualise for some???
I could! But I can't at… we have a slabAhuang was the concrete pierrings question for me?  clath replied 3 December 2007 ago clathDec 03, 2007 10:52 pm How quickly they turn nastyPhoenix, I'm tempted!!
They were $45k more expensive in site works and not willing to look at other options (location of the house on block etc). They wanted a 4.5m… Jet79 replied 4 December 2007 ago Jet79Dec 04, 2007 6:07 pm Quote from a project builder.Hi Davino
Some ouf your quotes to seem a bit steep. A word on the water tank. We ar about to build with M and we are paying $7200 because in… davino replied 4 December 2007 ago AmberDec 05, 2007 8:47 am Mortar colour: off white - natural - white?The builders certainly make the variations worth their while. People building for the first time generally are not aware of the costs involved and the builders prey on… shanem replied 5 December 2007 ago Melbourne home design magazineHi Simon, if you find it let us know which one it is - i love to look at other peoples houses and get ideas.....hmmmm maybe not a good thing as i keep changing my mind or… Exposed Aggregate DrivewayAlso, check Matt's blog:
http://ourgrandeplan.blogspot.com
He has some good pictures, and you can see the process there. perryr replied 6 December 2007 ago Almost started.Congrats not2oldru!
We'll follow your journey from start to finish..
We just started today.......... so very happy just like you! VJ replied 6 December 2007 ago Opinion on house orientation please.I like the crescent driveway if the block is big enough - check with the council first though. Some councils don't like you to have two crossovers, and will ask you to… perryr replied 7 December 2007 ago Should I clean?Why do you care if there's dust in your wall cavities?
There's probably a body under your kitchen bench, but unless you looked you wouldn't know.
Just get in with a… _Al_ replied 7 December 2007 ago im not happy
Got the black and decker one with the laser level built in. It's great!
And it even tells you where there are… sirgoat replied 7 December 2007 ago DamonDec 07, 2007 11:22 pm Underground PowerpitPootle - was I glad to read your post - for a moment I felt very ripped off. We could get the builders to do it for $5500 or we could do it ourselves - but it had to be a… Final Plans - let us know what you thinkI'd make sure the bed 2 and home theatre has good Sound insulation so the dining and kitchen noises do not spear out to or from the other rooms.
Bed 2 is most likely…
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