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So they are increasing your slab from 85mm to 100mm and using 32mpa. That will be quite strong.
if your home is 375sqm, as a guess your slab will be roughly 200sqm ( a… Site plan on slope land
Yes that is the maximum allowed under the CDC guidelines.
I have seen one council who allows 1000mm but this is rare so best to check with your council. Gaps between brick lintels and windows
Whether you go for residential or commercial windows you will need angles. If the gaps are small you can caulk but most of the time you will need angles.
It is very hard to avoid House wrap and Hebel installationI notice the new home sales spin doctors have started promoting net zero carbon homes.
As if battlers and punters are going to switch to saving the planet, Lol, and nobody… Cost of temporary fencing in SydneyDoes anyone know what the average cost is for temporary fencing in Sydney?
We are currently awaiting our block of land (300sqm, 10m width) to register (ETA early 2023)… fhbnewbie started a topic 13 November 2022 ago Builder is increasing the price
I would say the new NSW building Bill can't come quick enough (humour)
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Chris Sloping garage floorThank you all for your advice and inputs. We have decided to add a step and a 5 cm fall form the middle of the garage to the draft plans. We'll see how we go with the builder(s) resu replied 11 November 2022 ago Removing flooring on new build
Currently the builder can get away with removing whatever they want... but you have to pay... hence the review of legislation Any Experience with Orbit HomesHi,
I am looking to build a 40-42sq home on a vacant land in East of Melbourne.
Really like their Bolton 398 floor plan and all the inclusions they're offering. They have… Any Experience with Arden homeshi2guru any updates on your selection of builder? Did you signup with Orbit Homes?
We really like their floor plan for Bolton 398 and thinking about going with them.… Mould on timber frame
holelot I would not believe the builder's email without validation either! If you have photos of the mould and have given the builder reasonable opportunity to respond… Chip in brickyou'll have many of those during the coming years. it comes with the house being something you use daily, as opposed to a show piece that people just look at  First Floor - Carpet or Hybrid Laminatewhatever you choose, make sure you put enough insulation into the space between floors so you don't hear all the noises.
my personal preference is not to have carpets… Brick lintels above windowsI believe you need the gap to account not only for lintel deflection but also to allow for the contraction/expansion of the window frame itself? alexp79 replied 1 November 2022 ago Reverse house lockup constructionif it got wet it needs replacement, the install manual for gyprock and any other plasterboard supplier says it can only be installed after external envelope intact. quote… Pulse replied 31 October 2022 ago PulseOct 31, 2022 7:25 pm Firstyle Homes Grantham 37.5 - NSW buildWe are planning to build with Firstyle homes (modified Grantham 37.5) and have paid a $1000 initial deposit for the soil test and survey. If anyone has built recently with… Electrical Plan MJHAs noted ,wiring the bottom story of a 2 story is a pain after completion.
In our case , the builder would not allow any other services on site until after handover so… jesco replied 31 October 2022 ago jescoOct 31, 2022 12:36 pm Manufacturers of "security" doors in AustraliaIs there a company in Australia that manufactures entrance doors that withstand an enthusiastic amateur equipped with Youtube, hand tools and angle grinder for >15… Ergo started a topic 30 October 2022 ago ErgoOct 30, 2022 10:52 pm orbit homes.The Salesman can say and get away with whatever he wants within reason (short of murder (humour)). What's reasonable to the builder is "The salesman made a mistake...?" so… Data points and wall platesThe cable at the top with 2 wires should be the phone line.
As for the bottom cables it does look interesting. At a glance, there is nothing there to suggest that its… Monty85 replied 26 October 2022 ago Door on WIL (Walk in Linen)I have a WIL in the laundry with no door (it's kinda tucked away with a bulkhead) and also a Linen robe with sliding doors in the hallway kennyc replied 25 October 2022 ago Australian Building CoABC is a brand name of Metricon. The standard of service and workmanship will be same as Metricon's. Same contractors etc. Finishes and fittings will differ based on price… HomeBuilder GrantThis was discussed at length in a thread a few years ago. Do some keyword searches to try to find it. SaveH2O replied 23 October 2022 ago Comparing roofing delays.
Our neighbours at the house we're in at the moment built with DA and they smashed it out! The house just flew up, so fingers crossed it flies for you now too!
We have 3… Echo2k3 replied 23 October 2022 ago Underground Power Pit Process?
Hi Serog, I am going to have to go through the same process. May I know where you are building and who is your electricity distributor. I am planning KDRB in Vermont… Raghu replied 22 October 2022 ago RaghuOct 22, 2022 8:50 am Is 4M backyard good enough ?That is what I meant yeah - make it usable. Only you know how you will want to use it. Looking at the revised plan 1.9x3 is extremely small. It's literally a small table… PulseOct 20, 2022 9:41 pm Question on knock down and rebuildThanks mate.
Sounds like there is potential savings for people doing knock down and rebuild but these savings are redirected to the councils pocket. I suspect $$$…
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Things might be getting better but very slowly.
