Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!! 12Apr 06, 2010 9:44 pm Blog: http://funmore-residence.blogspot.com/ Forum: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=21109 Construction Start - 19/09/09 Slab Poured - 21/10/09 Frame Completed - 25/11/09 Lockup - 22/12/09 Fixing - 22/02/10 Handover & Moved In 30/04/2010 Re: Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!! 13Apr 06, 2010 10:28 pm SimJam This is the first time I've built.....and I already wish I'd some things a little differently. A nerve racking experience! Have already chosen (but not ordered) roof etc.....charcoal colorbond roof, black aluminium windows (sort of wish i went for natural steel but never mind)......going to use a light coloured feature stone for the arch over the portico which will hopefully brighten things up! Also thinking a light coloured wooden front and garage door (matching as close as possible). Would appreciate feedback if anyone thinks Im building the ugliest monstrosety in history! Just look at my house for strangeness. lol. We used 3 different bricks. Not your ordinary looking house. From what you say I reckon your house will look smashing. Re: Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!! 14Apr 07, 2010 12:12 am You're house is very nice Dollar. And the block of land is amazing.....love the trees!!! I cant wait to move out of suburbia one day....ASAP!! (also cant wait til thi building experience is OVER!!! although great learning..........) Re: Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!! 15Apr 07, 2010 9:53 am SimJam thanks. It's taken a while to get used to. I would love to build again someday. You almost become am expert on colourbond colours, bricks, paint, concrete and technical building definitions..lol. Enjoy your build. Re: Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!! 16Apr 07, 2010 12:02 pm Hi All, We loved the Vic Blue but then we came across Boral 'Storm' and love it! It is actually also cheaper than Vic Blue.....well that's in Sydney so i'm not sure if it is different in Melbourne. We love it but it all comes down to personal prefference. Re: Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!! 19Apr 24, 2010 8:54 pm Try the Blue Steel Flash - we are building our entire home with these and they are a metalic blue/grey brick. You can also ask PGH to provide you with a sample. We arranged to get all samples of bricks from each of the bricking companies and then asked them to provide us with some addresses of homes close by to have a look at that have been built with the bricks. Worth a try. Cheers Di Re: Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!! 20Oct 06, 2011 1:36 pm Hi I have just discovered this site!! We have chosen Vic Blue bricks after choosinf sandy beach months ago..What a mistake, but im so happy we have changed our minds in time!! Just wondering what colour mortar you all used?? We have been asked this question now, and i really dont know!!!!! Please any help would be kindly appreciated!! Or pics if u have any I’m just in the process of replacing 2 stud walls that have been severely damaged by termites and am planning to use h2 blue pine. I just wanted to if anyone can advise… 0 53021 Hi there, I'm a conplete newbie to this, but I'm looking to put a floor down in my 6x9m shed. It's currently sitting on a 100mm thick concrete perimeter (dirt floor… 0 6884 Hi 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… 11 24874 |