Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 03, 2011 11:21 pm Hi Guys, Ive been a fan of this forum, having watched so many build their first homes... We're now embarking on that journey, building the Lexington 993 Q1 through Henley. I'd like to get your opinion on floors as it will be the biggest cost for us. We're thinking of doing 80% timber floors and the remainder to be tiled (wet areas). We are considering: 1. Bamboo (type: Australiana) and 2. Engineered Timber Flooring (Merbau) . There are two things that set them both a part - one being the price and the second being the toughness. Bamboo is cheaper and more durable (has a rating of 15.8 in hardness) where as Timber (Merbao) is more expensive and has a rating of 8 is hardness. Seems illogical to go with the Merbau. We dont have any pets or kiddies, but it will last a long time and there’s no stress on worrying about the floors incase something heavy drops on it…. Im swaying towards the Merbau because of the look, the first impression when you walk in through the porch entrance and elegance of it (like when I first witnessed it at the display houses). What do you guys think??? I'd greatly appreciate your opinions.... For those interested, we are also blogging our journey here: http://thehotdogdog.blogspot.com/2011/0 ... loors.html Follow JK's Lexington build: http://thehotdogdog.blogspot.com/ Roofing: 22/11 (current) Frame: 9/11 - 21/11 (9 days) Slab: 3/11 (1 day) Trenching: 26/10 - 2/11 (5 days) Contract Signed: 4/10 Re: We're building the Lexington!! 2Jul 04, 2011 11:06 pm hi guys, can I get your opinions on timber and bamboo flooring...im still sitting on the fence .... Follow JK's Lexington build: http://thehotdogdog.blogspot.com/ Roofing: 22/11 (current) Frame: 9/11 - 21/11 (9 days) Slab: 3/11 (1 day) Trenching: 26/10 - 2/11 (5 days) Contract Signed: 4/10 Re: We're building the Lexington!! 3Jul 05, 2011 1:10 am I actually prefer the colour and the look of the bamboo... love that colour!! Good luck! Built the Coral Homes Hamilton 252 - moved in 20/10/2010 and loving it!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=27215 Re: We're building the Lexington!! 4Aug 14, 2011 9:05 pm hi Ruby...we have built the Lexington q1 and have installed bamboo australiana....check out my thread, there are pics of it on the second last page......its bamboo for me...let us know what you decide....we love ours.... go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 110560 Even if it's not being sub-divided and you want to keep it as Torrens title, you will still need to talk to a town planner or Council themselves, to see if they will allow… 1 11034 |