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13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Summit Homes or RedInk (WA, Perth)

I've not done the comparisons, but just keep in mind that about 4-5 years ago, Scott Park (The man) was bought out of Scott Park (The builder) so Scott Park…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
EAVES SHORTENED BY BUILDER??? WHAT THE!!!

What he says technically makes sense. An overhanging eave would mean a little more treated pine to catch fire.
Eave sheet itself has a fire rating of 0. Ignition index of…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
WREXTER's BUILD (WA) - Instaling Skirting!

Where do I start?
I think with an apology! Back when you were writing on my house blog, you never had links in your signature! So I've not visited you once!…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Do you lock your water tap while building?

Your builders require water in order to build your house, so don't lock it up! I promise you that the tiler won't be bringing his own buckets of water to…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Why is bamboo cheaper than floating floorboards

The biggest reason (as far as I know) that bamboo is so much cheaper is simply because of the rate of growth.
The plant grows.... FAST.
This makes the plant cheap, because…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Reduced Building Cost

In my experience......
If your build without the paint is going to cost, for arguements sake, $200,000.
The painter is going to charge them $6000.
They add their markup of about…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
SS no longer wants the leftover tiles after handover?

To me it would suggest that AS you have accepted hand over WITH the tiles left on site, the builder has no right to be on your property without your…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Building switchthree90-Carpet and splashback and blinds

And what perfect weather for the slab to cure/dry out!
Before you know it, you'll have the walls that will witness your next up-teen years!

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
redink - still waiting for handover

Wow... A world where you're paid to browse homeone forums....
Thats a job I could do, for sure!

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

Haha! I must admit, I didn't notice he was standing on a crate! I hope worksafe don't lurk around these forums, I'd hate to be the reason for someone getting…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Building the Chester with Gemmill Homes

Howdy!
I simply love that the kitchen/alfresco can interact with each other with ease. Going to be brillient on a warm summers night, with the BBQ going! That being said, I'm…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
RedInk Perth Newbie - PCI booked yay!!

Hi there!
I like a few things you've done with the plan! Particularly the added "retreat" at the front.
Perfect for a new born! Not that you'll have to worry about that,…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

EDIT: Photos are huge. Here is a list of links if you want to view them scaled for your monitor.
Half Built
http://i.imgur.com/PoJIR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mKBp3.jpg

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

Ahhh bugger it!
While its wet outside, I might as well fill in some more info!
Our front door handles - http://www.gainsboroughhardware.com.au/ ... 903ALLBSC#
Our front doors, and the…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

Thanks for the reassurance! I wish we were moving in..... Instead, the rain is most likely stopping any progress today.
As far as I'm aware the brickies started yesterday, as the…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
The Luxxe -WE ARE IN!!!! Photos!!

Deeeaarrrrrr me! I am in love with your alfresco!
You must be extremely proud of your efforts! Love the "entertainer" theme of the house, and the pitched ceiling inside brings some…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

Quality Ikea Ad.... Even better song! :)
Can you just confirm?
I said "from the wall to the start of the cupboards,"
but what I meant, and what I…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

Thankyou, and thankyou!
I remember your smooth husky! :)
I'm glad you think its a good size! Looking at it I got a little nervous!
Its so hard…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

We're on Camelot *vomit* street.
Basically, you go from Sixty Eight, onto Smirk, onto... Something else? Then Camelot.
Hoping the winter is long! Brickies Hardware/Cement is booked to go out on Friday,…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Does anyone have non-cavity internal sliding doors?

We've left a door frame only opening in our house, for a sliding track/pelmet in the future.
In my opinion, certainly not a thing of the past. You can put it…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

OK!
So work has FINALLY started on our block!
After talking to the builder for 6 months, we're on! I know for a fact that the footings have been poured, and I…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Building switchthree90-Carpet and splashback and blinds

Really looking forward to seeing some work done on your block, to be honest!
From what I've seen of the Switch homes, they seem to have a really good balance of…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Sovereign Building Company or Broadway Homes - in Perth?

I can't give you personal experience on either, but personally from what I've seen in display homes, my preference would be that Broadway seem to make better designed homes too,…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
Tender expiring - thoughts and opinions please

While the builder isn't in the "wrong" here and it can unfortunatly only be you that has to "cop the blame" it does sound like a very sad situation.
I don't…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
6 * rating

The product I linked above isn't really "aircell" though. It is done by the same people, however as the product is now being used in cavities, it needs to be…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

:o
In a past life I used to sell ceramic tiles in the retail market, so I was well aware that I was not to get carried…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
6 * rating

Something that a lot of builders in Perth are looking at is a product called Permicav
http://www.kingspaninsulation.com.au/Pr ... rview.aspx
Its looking like the most cost efficient way to…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

Thats for the offer bud! I can do it from home if I feel the need... Maybe some point over the long weekend :)
Prestart this morning…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
BCJ - Baldivis, WA. Impressions. BRICKWORK! (Many Photos!)

Hi Snowyowl!
Unfortunatly the work computers auto-block flikr, photobucket, and many other popular img sharing services.
Bed 3 is 4.2m x 3.6, which mum is complaining that its bigger than hers!
As we're…

13 years13 yearsBCJBCJ posted:
What project builder would you recommend?

I can't really comment on particular builders in your area, however... The reason/s we ended up choosing our builder.
1) The owner of my company owns my builder. My general manager…

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