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Yeah, it was very frustrating as I could finish unpacking properly, and the devastation of seeing someone cut our walls open!
I suppose this is what happens when the SS… Hi mate, may I know how this was damaged?
A similar thing happened to the house we are building. This was caused by machinery they used to excavate during the external… Wisdom HomesWisdom’s Home Building Agreement contained non-disparagement clauses that allowed it to control or prevent any public statements such as online reviews, made by… Norfolk replied 18 November 2019 ago Building with Madison Homes??
Yes, I well remember the excellent thread you started that warned others about your builder's self admitted endemic non compliant box gutter drainage.
A new homeowner… SaveH2O replied 3 November 2019 ago Slab levels: garage FL same like dwellingI hope everything is going to be alright as I'm going through a big builder and they have engaged an enginner but if anyone has any comments on the plans or something I… Jakez84 replied 24 September 2019 ago Help with Floor PlanWhat is the orientation of the block OP?
The orientation of your home will play a huge part in the comfort of you home, & in the cost incurred for heating/cooling your… Regent Homes AdelaideYes I agree once the contract is signed you won't hear or see David again. But we had one issue which the site supervisor wouldn't budge on and David did check it out and… fred 1 replied 22 August 2019 ago Custom build with Format HomesThanks for your thoughts, Callifo.
We haven't got our footings yet. +33% is a lot, it must've really been tough to get that to work in your budget. I hate having that… cobalt replied 28 July 2019 ago Facade coming together 😍
Love the timber stain
Insulation is it worth upgrading???
Can I just jump in here a little bit, you mention ceiling insulation is where most gains are to be had, does this still apply for 2-story homes? I'm building a 2-story… Fairmont Homes - Northridge Estate SA
We went with Vodafone NBN, as we were already dealing with them via oir postpaid plans. Apparently they are offeiring their highest tier plan on special for 6 months. We… PBN84 replied 1 July 2019 ago PBN84Jul 01, 2019 11:17 pm Hickinbothan in freelingStiffened rafts are much better than waffle pods, but if 1m+ deep footings are still buried in reactive soil/clay, it will be a bit of a concern. In NSW they use piering a… Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)
Was there anything you wished you’d changed but hadn’t? How are you going furnishing the place? Feel like I’m going to need a lot of new furniture lol Metro Property Development SADefinitely not normal for warped timber, not when you are spending so much money. I'm sure they wouldn't have that if they were building.
Exactly right.
It was our… Cannot believe how fast everything is coming together  We have been locked out for over 3 weeks now
Quick Friday visits have proved well for us, tradies on site have… JollyJun 01, 2019 9:19 am Weeks Custom build - Virginia Grove - SA
If they can stay on track we will have about 2-3 weeks to move as our lease is paid to september anyway. ill be taking my time to move this time round for sure.
so much… HillzMay 23, 2019 1:15 pm Two Wells - Eden Estate
Hey hey,
Soooo about the rain water tank... I'd say if you ever wanted to sell the house the tank would need to plumbed to the house. I don't think the council will come… Am I being too fussy??
Thanks for your input and I’m glad to know it’s common so I think I’ll just leave it and keep a eye on it if they liquid nail and screw it in nice and tight I’ll… Simonds Prague Modified SA
The place looks great. Thought I recognised the house in the back in the first photos. (Then was able to zoom in and see lot 140 on the sign)
We’re the other side of… Floorplan feedback/recommendations pleaseI don't like that there is no buffer from the living room / kitchen to the bedrooms 3 & 4. I'm all about privacy and this just does't look right. There are many ways to… Termimesh installed correctly?Mesh anti-termite material is stuck to vertical edge of your concrete slab, extended out under your brick-work - often at second course. Vital that external edge of your… kks replied 1 April 2019 ago Building InspectorsIn my case the inspector and myself identified many defects which were reported to the builder. The builder ignored the report and sped up construction to claim the fixing… Building new home
Builders position downpipes at the end of walls for aesthetics, not good design.
A hipped roof has small roof areas at the end of walls. When downpipes are positioned… Distinctive Homes AdelaideIf you are building a custom 2 storey with Distinctive Homes, I would be very careful with your contracts. So many things going wrong. We are 18 months in and still at… Weep HolesHi all,
Wonder if anyone can offer their opinion or advice on weep holes above windows.
Our builder has filled in the weep holes above our front awning windows, looks… Code128 started a topic 4 March 2019 ago Simonds Cleland in Adelaide
The Allendale is really nice! We chose the Springwood facade because we are going for a more coastal vibe - we love the old queenslander houses so the facade gave us a… LH GFeb 23, 2019 11:36 pm EzukuFeb 20, 2019 2:17 pm
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