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14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Bamboo - What do you guys think ?

How would this go if it gets a little wet?
Will it swell badly?

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Cost of building

Until I read your last post, I was going to ask if it was a fixed price or cost plus contract.
You can seek legal advice, but cost plus is always…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Building with Eagle Homes

Surely, if you look extra hard, you will be able to find something else you like....
Plenty of choice out there.
I'd be happy with any completed house...

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
could u tell if wht kind of roof is this?

Technically, it's a sheet metal corrugated roof.
Almost certainly Colorbond, but no guarantee.

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Building with Eagle Homes

We first contacted Eagle homes about 3 years ago and didn't delay in getting started with them.
Didn't even shop around, the initial price was good (duplex) so we just went…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Need advice on selecting a home loan

Yes, definitely seek an excellent mortgage broker.
I wouldn't worry about the small details too much, that's what a great broker does.
Dealing over the phone/email is the easiest and most convenient…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
SIGH - we can't get finance. Ever.

Sorry, I misunderstood you.
I thought your Mum was going to be on the title of your new place, as you said she was going to buy the new place for…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
PVC pipe used for front patio columns?

Just curious, has anybody's builder done this?
I just saw them on my place today, the columns are about 300mm diameter.
Obviously there is a steel structural post hidden in the middle…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
SIGH - we can't get finance. Ever.

Does your Mum already own her own home?
If so, she will be up for capital gains tax if you ever sell the new purchase.
Unless she moves into it for a…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Baffled by home loans!!

Can't help you much, but just check your serviceability as mentioned already.
You said interest on a 400k loan would be $250, not quite.
You're looking at more like $600/week allowing for…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Scoring marks on bricks - is this acceptable?

Those score marks look terrible, I wouldn't be happy.
At first glance at a few of the photo's you posted, the score marks actually look like the ends of the bricks,…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Bad Tile Layout

Thanks for the replies.
Seems that most think the band tile on the top edge looks ok.
Maybe I was just expecting it to be the other way around, that's why it…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Bad Tile Layout

Hi AJW,
No, I didn't request any specific laying method.
I am just expecting a standard and acceptable job.
I have included some pics now.
Can anyone see if the comments I made in…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Bad Tile Layout

Just went through my place today for a check on progress and noticed a few things not quite right with the bathroom tiling, for a few of the bathrooms.
Sorry, no…

14 years14 yearsBlackSpiderBlackSpider posted:
Which bricks colour???

I like the off white a little more, the oatmeal is nice too.
However, would choose the oatmeal as can imagine the off white getting dirty easily and will look almost…

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