bizzee38 posted:Concrete slab under timber deck.....Drainage??
Thanks guys,
Yes the slab is flat. We have been advised we can treat the underside of the timber with a type of waterproof solution. Im assuming the deck will sit…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
Hey everyone,
I have been following many threads on here for a while and have read some very helpful tips. There are so many bits and pieces to decide on but…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
Just a quick question........once the brickies are finished do they usually "clean" the brick walls or is that left for us to do separately if needed??
I assumed they would do…
bizzee38 posted:Concrete slab under timber deck.....Drainage??
Hi!
Just after some advice regarding drainage of water from under a timber deck. Our slab to our new home has allowed for a outdoor entertaining area under the same roof.…
bizzee38 posted:Rule of thumb skirtings/cornices? Also floorboard selection?
Hi a couple of quick questions!
1. What are peoples thoughts re skirtings and cornices? We will have some detail in our cornices so is it best to keep skirtings plain…
bizzee38 posted:Pearl white vs off white windows..
We are having our windows and bifolds in white birch for the same reason the pearl was too stark. They will be installed in a couple of weeks so can…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
The block is around 730sqm. Will PM you details...thanks for your comments FairmontSAcustom !
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
This is how the house sits on our block
We are in the western suburbs with a custom builder. Can PM details if you want. Now even though our frame is…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
A quick fast track of pics so far!
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bizzee38 posted:Metricon Mt Barker Build @ The Grove - Finally Ours
Are those bricks Austral Rye? Looks the same as ours.....nice!
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
Hi all, have been MIA for a while as life gets crazy but the house has gone and we have our slab! Frame work to start next week so now…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
We are West of the city FairmontSAcustom. Our demo is happening this week, tiles are off unless that was the wind?!? 
The usual slight delay…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
OMG I've finally worked out my colours for the façade and we have a demo date!! We are starting on the 23rd Sept (once all this rain is gone hopefully!)…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
Ok so colours are:
Paperbark garage door, downpipes and fascia
Woodland grey roof
white birch window frames
dark stained timber cladding above portico
???? render
I'm now thinking paperbark/doeskin might be too much the…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r79 ... d380bd.jpg
The window frames will differ, no centre frame most likely.
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
So since the last post we have been gradually packing up the house ready for demo within the next 4 weeks. I have a clearer idea of the façade colours…
bizzee38 posted:Termite treatment to soil pre build??
Hi all,
We are about to demo our home which is filled with termites, we took down our garden shed on the weekend and a lovely framed picture stored in there…
bizzee38 posted:Adelaide - first custom build. Do bricks get cleaned?!
Thanks everyone! Yes mrsrusty the plan is nice and spacious and the storage....well I'm certainly making sure there is plenty because at the moment I have 1 tiny linen cupboard…
