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Aluminium (powder coat Monument) and Blackbutt pergola, with Blackbutt decking and integrated seat - with cubby to the side
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Hi Firstbuild20
There is no restrictions on number of workers at the moment. Who is your builder? I think builders are getting too busy now with new customers and work… Building in Canberra
Hi, a bit old topic, but would like to revive it. I have read before about BLD experience, can someone share their story since 2012? Really would like to understand what… Almay replied 9 August 2020 ago AlmayAug 10, 2020 12:29 am New build custom design
I did it all by myself, actually I drew the whole house with Sketchup pro and rendered all the interior (I know this is bit extreme lol). We can't afford for any… Brick spacing & timber post
Well technically yes because the joint on those beams seem to be not supported. Hence why posts should have been already installed prior to brick laying.
I advise you… Aircon DuctingGood luck! Make sure to have an handy in times of broken aircon. What will 450k get me?
Classic Constructions recently completed (June 2019) my new home at Denman Prospect. If you would like to know about my… Rawson homesoops sorry to the OP for 'polluting your thread' I searched for the rawson general thread and had thought this was it!
Yeah in an ideal world a long settlement would be… Gold Ruby Homes in Canberra. Any good?
Goldruby never had a display home so looks like your full of BS. They prided themselves on showing home they were building for others and they said they didn’t need a… jay77Jul 01, 2019 10:36 pm You have obviously got some type of rubbish or junk you need to get rid of. Is it in your house, garage or yard? Has it been in your way for weeks, months or even years?… External facade colours help!!thanks guys. we were able to get into a color selection appouintment andfound our colors.
roof: colorbond basalt
window frames: Monaro windows black matt
garage door:… Take Two
Sorry I missed you got the keys!!! So pleased for you what a journey youve been on hope you have settled in and enjoying the space, it looks amazing I love the bathroom… trimum replied 27 October 2018 ago Ceiling height costI would definitely willing to pay $3500 to upgrade to 2.74, but $19000?
With this price I guess some builders can even offer to upgrade to 3 m.
But If I save $19000, I… Building inspector(s) in the ACT?Does anyone have any recommendations (or otherwise) or experience with any new home construction building inspectors in Canberra? Looking for multiple stage inspections,… algernon started a topic 10 May 2017 ago LamesMar 16, 2017 5:31 am Mightily Modified Metford 33
Like the sign on the door. Maybe some of the feedback I provided about my experience (specifically about how all trades just walk in off a building site onto newly laid… AJW replied 15 January 2017 ago Stormwater easementUnfortunately, yes, in the ACT you can't build a house or garage on a stormwater easement - about it that spells it out in more detail.
That does mean that you have less… Floor Joist SpacingHi planeguy,
You will notice a difference... but minor. The flexing in your floor covering will be less... and for floor boards this is more noticeable and is likely to… Bigger better?I don't think there's anything wrong with bigger, but don't go bigger just 'because'. You'll find a way to fill whatever space you have, but I think you'll be fine with a… Cheapest way to buildThanks yes we were hoping to do a lot of the fit out ourselves as the builder is a mate and can hopefully let us work as cheap labor. But really I would rather it go up… Steel vs ConcreteHi Jonathan
It depends do you have designs or sketches..images would help? Builder referee questionsI would ask about communication and responsiveness, it's the most frustrating thing dealing with my builder, but everyone I asked about them thought they were brill.… How to calculate the living areaIt all comes down to definitions, and what the area is claimed to be for. However, generally when a builder looks at total building area, dividing it up into categories… Hi All,
This forum has been excellent source of information, there are so much to learn.
We have received our draft sketch plan, appreciate any feedback in regards to…
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