Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania 366Mar 17, 2016 10:25 pm = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Custom owner build in Hume - VIC - Tiling Stage http://goo.gl/qpPglB Re: My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania 368Jan 04, 2017 9:47 am kassan1973 Hi Johnson, i have used 36mm of plasterboard in my room which is almost completed,very sound proof but echo's a bit did you have same issue? what was the outcome with Greenglue as i was going to use it between the 3 sheets of gyprock but at 1 tube per board was a bit pricy? Apologies for the slow reply Dean. Yep, Greenglue is pretty expensive -- but it certainly soundproofs the room. I wouldn't hesitate using it again if sound isolation was a priority (you might also want to look into isolation clips). The echoing is probably just from the flat surfaces of the walls -- Greenglue won't really help there. Put in carpets, hang rugs from the walls (a great -- and cheap! -- solution)... anything soft to reduce reflection. But don't go too nuts -- a room needs a bit of sound "bounce" to feel alive. Re: My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania 369Mar 16, 2017 4:52 am Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I've started building a low stone wall up the driveway -- about 40 metres. It's slow progress, especially as I'm embedding little deck LEDs every 70cm to illuminate the driveway. Luckily the block has an abundance of natural stone. I'm also thinking I might advertise my spare room on AirBnB. Has anyone had any good (or bad) experiences with it and their new houses? My only reservation would be the neighbours' two dogs, who bark constantly throughout the day. Hard to advertise peace and serenity when you live next to a circus...! My storybook home build: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=57987 Re: My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania 371Mar 21, 2017 7:54 pm As everyone has said, a wonderful thread with great descriptions and photos plus a beautiful home to boot! Inching closer to building our own owner build and I was wondering, looking back on it, what were the good, bad and hardest bits. ? Thanks, Bruce Re: My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania 372Mar 30, 2017 3:08 pm Cheers Bruce. Yep, I can highly recommend it. Best part is visiting the site and seeing things progress -- the frame was probably the most exciting. The worst is relying on trades: if they're busy, they won't show and (here at least) they won't let you know. I get the feeling that, if you're not a registered builder with repeat business, you come very low on their list of priorities. Certainly, be as hands-on as you can -- give everything a go if you're game, and if you have the time. The satisfaction from knowing you're the one who did it is fantastic. My storybook home build: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=57987 Re: My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania 373Apr 13, 2017 1:15 pm Johnson Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I've started building a low stone wall up the driveway -- about 40 metres. It's slow progress, especially as I'm embedding little deck LEDs every 70cm to illuminate the driveway. Luckily the block has an abundance of natural stone. I'm also thinking I might advertise my spare room on AirBnB. Has anyone had any good (or bad) experiences with it and their new houses? My only reservation would be the neighbours' two dogs, who bark constantly throughout the day. Hard to advertise peace and serenity when you live next to a circus...! Wall looks fantastic! We haven't rented out using air BnB but have used it loads to book places to stay in. Best to be honest about the different quirks of the place, then people can decide for themselves Build thread http://tinyurl.com/llgc7yk Re: My new house at Fern Tree, Tasmania 374Jun 26, 2018 5:53 pm Hi, I'm about to do a new roof, love the profile and colour you've chosen! Can I ask is it a Colorbond roofing sheet or some other make and can I also ask what colour you have used? What is the profile called? Would that profile be any more expensive than a standard Colorbond corrugated roof sheet? Regards Barry Hello. I just bought a few acres in Habana, Mackay, and my horses seem to love hanging around under this tree. I would like to name the paddock after this tree. Can… 0 9624 Fellow Perth dweller. Looks like pruns nigra. It's a dark leaf flowering plum. Doesn't get massive and is easily trimmed deciduous tree. Very popular in small gardens in Perth 7 2912 |