Is it true that it's better to compact the soil surrounding our house to prevent crack in the concrete slab?

Hi Tornado, thanks for sharing the info. I'm guessing you installed the best quality of antenna. Did you DIY?
I have tried to adjust the antenna position, but it did not…

Thanks for the reply jje. So far, no double storey neighbours, maybe just need to adjust the antenna position.

This may be nothing to do with property, but we'd like to know if anyone has problem in getting TV Channel 10 & ABC in WL??

Found this when I googled:
http://www.robertsday.com.au/tv_williams.html

Could anyone please PM me the contact detail of Rob, the concretor? I read that he has done some works in the estate.
Thanks in advance.

How long do we have to wait to get the fencing installed?

Can anyone let us know how long it takes for Cedar Wood to install fencing after we submit Notice of Intention to Occupy?
I think I read somewhere that they have…

Hi Drew,
I found this in the forum:
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=26359
Hope it helps. Good luck for the PCI
Win

Drove around last saturday, saw people shifting stuffs to their new home in WL. Possibly the first resident. CONGRAT!!!!!!

I have everything in writing from the builder, but I think it's a good idea to get another written assurance of the building structure for this area in question. Thanks…

It is Design Standard 3.10 in the WL standard book.
I thought the house design has to be approved by WL Design Panel before the construction. How come WL sent…

Hi Lex,
We questioned the builder by referring to AS 1684.2.
The builder has formally refused to replace the treated pine timber. By refering to the same standard, they stated that H3…

Good to hear that...

Thanks Mel! The checklist will be very useful for us as our house is just a couple of months away from the handover.

Hi David,
Darren Love from Darbecca is helping me inspecting the house. I'm also building in WL. The inspection report was delivered promptly. Highly recommend him.

This is from Williams Landing website: the M3tr1c0n and Carlisle Homes to open on Saturday 31 October 2009!

I hope that is the case. Currently seeking clarification with builder. I'll keep posted the outcome.

That timber is part of the frame, so it's not temporary.

Brick veneer

Hi everyone,
Our builder installed H3 treated pine to support the garage opening. Some pics:

We are arguing that H4 rated pine should be used instead. We think it may be…

Congratulation fruitty! A long journey in choosing your dream house. Really nice floor plan.

No. It's because they have agreed previously to provide me with the items and to make changes to the standard drawings.
Even the fnal drawings still has a minor mistake,…

Our final drawing was finalised during framing stage. It' was a lengthy process, back and forth a few times as our final drawing still had a few mistakes. So, make…

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Thanks guys! Will check how wide the hangover is. I will have the slab & frame check next week by independent inspector. Cant wait to hear what he say.
Spot on,…

I found this old thread. I guess it's still relevant and worth checking.

Hi guys,
I found this in one of the frame today. I attached the image which hopefully can explain my concern. Is this acceptable? Thanks.

I suggest you email the design review panel. The email is in the design standards booklet.
They are quick. I got a response within a day.