Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 09, 2013 4:18 pm Hi all. Been a large browser of this forum and haven't posted much but now that I have something worth showing here it is. Most pics and text copied from another forum (4x4) that I am active on as I cant manage more than one at a time. I built this myself. I started it at 24yo as a qualified carpenter. I am lucky enough to have a father as a builder who put his licence to the job and gave me the keys to run it and manage cash flow. Its been an awesome experience and will weigh greatly when I eventually have my builders licence. I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to any and all feedback. Regards, Paul Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 2Jun 09, 2013 4:18 pm Some pics of the house at the moment..... Front Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Retro Kitchen Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Colours are definitely coming back! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Backyard and shed Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Back of house Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Some pics of plans to come Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 3Jun 09, 2013 4:19 pm These are the plans we will be submitting to council. Have had numerous redraws for the bits that matter, and i think we are 99% there. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Feedback welcome..... :popcorn: Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 4Jun 09, 2013 4:20 pm And we are away, Last look of the house... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Loaded up Friday 28th September.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Midnight Monday 1st October.....twenty minutes later it was out of sight Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Straight into it Tuesday. 4 loads of rubbish and 160cu m dirt removed Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Def90 pretending to be able to use a machine Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Retaining wall in first... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Core filled last saturday... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Columns hopefully in the right place, poured concrete piers Tuesday arvo in preparation for plumber on wednesday Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Slab prep done this week, pouring Monday....... So far so good. been working 7 days (between this and my other work) since we started, hopefully dont need to sustain that for too long. Frames delivered next tuesday Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 6Jun 09, 2013 4:21 pm So I had a week off for MBM and then had to do a week for my boss. So all in all, about a week behind where I would like to be, but never the less, 6 weeks after we started, things are taking shape.... Building house around my car.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ view from front.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 4.5T of timber lifted on this week....must be doing something right, still standing Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Frames going up tomorrow. Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 8Jun 09, 2013 4:23 pm Been a while since I have updated here. Been busy though. Ill let the pics tell the story. Weatherboards are done... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All finished and painted on the outside (up high to get rid of expensive scaffold)... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Blackbutt timber floors and mixed hardwood decking laid (all 130mm wide)... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Sheeted the bathrooms so the tiler could start. Waterproofed and bedded ensuite.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Media room pre wired and insulated. Ready for soundproof plasterboard.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Most expensive fixed glass window I have ever installed. 11 blokes assisted in putting this 200+kg piece of glass in..... Had to knock the neighbours fence down and come in through their yard..... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Temporary scaffold in the stairwell, just for the glass... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Finished product, 1800hx3600w. Underneath the hood is a 900x600 and a 900x900.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ As you see, blue was taken off the colour palette. Took a while to get this scheme right, but absolutely loving it. Reason for change was resale. Blue isn't going to appeal to as many people as this does. I would appreciate any feedback on colour choice for garage door. Only 3 viable options are: timber look, fascia and gutter colour, or the white trim colour? Thoughts would be great. Plasterboard this week. Tiling from Saturday. Cabinets due in around 2 weeks. Cheers Paul Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 10Jun 09, 2013 4:23 pm WE ARE IN! Moved in about a week ago after the floors were sanded and polished. Looking bloody awesome if I may say so. Still got a long way to go regarding the outside/furniture etc, but the inside is 95%. A couple of things to finish and then a final certificate for the build to come. Not a very good day for pics and they certainly don't do the job justice, but I tried. Garage Door.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Entry.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Media Room in progress... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Laundry... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Downstairs bathroom.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Stairwell... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Upstairs Bedrooms... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Upstairs Toilet... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Main Bathroom... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ensuite... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Lounge.. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Back Deck (Once everything is done, will be cleaned and stained several more times).. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 12Jun 09, 2013 5:07 pm all i can say is wow wow. what an awesome job congrats love everything about it and to build it yourself again wow wow Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 13Jun 09, 2013 5:26 pm What a beautiful home!! Site Works 9/5/13 Slab 4/6/13 Frame 4/7/13 Fascia/Gutters 10/7/13 Windows 11/7/13 Roof 24/7/13 Gyprock 13/8/13 Lock up 26/8/13 Bricks 2/9/13 Kitchen 11/9/13 Tiling 28/9/13 Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 15Jun 09, 2013 10:44 pm your house look awesome thanks for sharing Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60755 Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 18Jun 11, 2013 8:18 am Beautiful, love your windows everywhere! Re: Small lot house Brisbane - Moved In! 19Jun 11, 2013 8:50 am Your house looks amazing! I love your kitchen!! The colours and styling are all perfect! Well done. My build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65324&p=1032514#p1032514 Joe, it depends on your certifier but we are noticing the ones we deal with are really cracking down. So i would recommend you follow your approved landscaping plans to… 4 10971 Hi Simeon, Thank you for laying it down for us. Makes sense. Appreciate it very much. Have a nice day. Cheers 2 9010 Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room. There is a hallway/entry that is never used, so was thinking this could be an option. Only… 0 4709 |