Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
Always handy to have the facts on hand when relying on agents advice, a lot of times sale agents advice is only good anecdotally, and when you actually dive deeper…
Front setback minimum requirement for battleaxe plot
Each Council area has their own Developement Control Plan which stipulates what the requirments are. They differ from LGA to LGA so best to get a hold your council's DCP.…
Rust roof screws
The rush is caused by roofers using impact drivers without a torque setting which damages the head's coating on the screw, when being installed,
The trouble is that when you replace…
Every Day is a school day - Dilapidation reports
Nice work, $1800 well spent
First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA
Hey everyone!
After lurking here for a long time and reading some amazing build journeys, I decided to document my own build to offer a blow by blow of building in…
KDR - non-inclusions from Overseas
Thanks. There are plenty of builders around my suburb. I'll make sure to do some door-to-door knocking, or note their building details on the temp fence.
Retaining wall to garage wall
Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that.
Have a good day
Can you save money with an architect?
Yes, if you pay them to stay away, you will definitely save money!
Cost differences between I joists vs posi trusses and is it
If you’re concerned about noise it won’t matter what you use for joists. You need to increase the density of the floor system to improve the sound rating or change…
Pool Builders, in and around The Hills Greater Sydney
Thanks again Simeon for being so elaborate. Appreciate it. Its gives us a very idea.
Kind Regards
BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance
Hi Simeon,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, that makes sense. I contacted the manufacturer; they will issue a certificate with BAL rating mentioned on it.
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....
Great news Simeon. Don't know about you but I believe in karma and that bloke will regret his decision in time. Maybe not today, tomorrow or next week...but it will…
Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
Really happy for you - you deserve every success that you achieve.
Appreciate your support throughout my build, and if you ever start building in Melbourne, let me know and I'll…
Duplex Builder recommendations
Simeon from @ashingtonhomes builds nice duplex homes in North Ryde and surrounds. You might want to check with him.
Fyi, I haven't built with Simeon, but he is extremely helpful and…
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....
In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Desiderius Erasmus
This proverb implies that even a little knowledge or experience can be valuable but it doesn't…
anchoring to ceiling
This would have to be the funniest post ever in this forum!
I'm not sure whether to take you seriously or not, but on the assumption that you are being serious…
Plaster meets wood - how to fill
Any chance you can post a picture. I think I understand what you are describing but a picture will help.
yeah i couldnt picture it issue either, but i could clearly…
changing house to dental and medical clinic
I think you should start by making an appointment with the development branch in your local council to have a chat with them.
Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
Hi Joolsie
Thank you so much for your comments and awesome to see you stop lurking
I am trying to be as honest, open and informative as…