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Working with MetronestI've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I wanted to share my experience with you… Hi,
My first post here. I got an plot of land that is at an angle to the road & facing South-East. I read a planning guide on house orientation and the attached layout… Building contractsHello,
I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia. I would like to interview people with their building experience in Australia and… Polytec Ravine finishHorizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not be possible. Best electric hot water system in 2024?
The tank is around 200 litres (I am on holiday for the next 6 weeks so can't check)
The Heat Pump has a built in time switch.
No idea on the speed to heat because with… WaterproofingDo I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet?
I will do the floor but do I need to go up the wall behind the actual pan aswell? RenoBel started a topic Yesterday ago Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy!
But I've realised that at this time of year, when the sun is lower in the sky, and the days can still be warm - the… 750mm wide joinery - drawers?Pulse is correct. It's the trap that takes up space.
The plan shows a vessel style basin so you don't have to worry about a basin inset, it's just the trap that the… Qartaba Homes
Is it not only Melbourne Tarniet project under administration?
920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’s great to see people walking to the front door. We’re not too fussed about people… PulseApr 26, 2024 8:03 pm Owner Builder : Need some helpHi VK,
Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations.
Also, I suggest… Solar Panel InstallationAlso, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the Gov. STCs.
Can add up to a couple of thousand in their pocket..
Tree on DrivewayHi All,
Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip for a driveway.
Been trying to call and done online requests for weeks now, but just… Tree Worries.Hi All
Hoping someone can help me with this worry.
I'm in the process of an new build, and unable to remove any of the trees in my neighbors lot (due to heritage… Building With AllCastle Homes
Hi may I please check.
Did you get any aback offers with your contract?
Would you have the brochure by any chance ?
We signed up end of year but I did not save the… Hi Everyone,
Looking for opinions on how to orient… I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand new home in Sydney with everything in the house being great except the windows that were… Carlisle Building Experience
Carlisle use to sneak a water resistant "Performance Solution" into their contracts. Have you checked your contract for same? AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is "Informative" but if you get water ingress your insurance assessor will go to this straight away and if not achieved, they will deny… Getting a construction lawyerMofflepop,
Are you building around Qld Manly?
Building & Legal is a partnership between a construction guy and a construction Lawyer.
Construction: we have…
I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising and a bully, but the home is NOT TO CODE.
I have water coming through the bricks… NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary drawings for last couple of months.
I got a call from the salesperson this morning… Bro started a topic 23 April ago
your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to be specific but with the thickness of the brick column you may be able to line the inside… We are having a bathroom reddone.
The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing and then screed and then another coat of waterproofing. This is what I have been…
we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed etc to make specific suggestions but, based on estimated rooms sizes, it could be… Dean HomesHello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did your build go? Also if your home is completed how is after build service? Were there any… Floating floor boards over slate tilesTo put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most types of… Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush
Pool coverThere are no other options other than installing a void protection, over the pool
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