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10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Thanks DoubleDutch, yes we have got an independent now.

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Hi,
Hoping that there is someone on Homeone that knows something about slabs and form work!
We have a 'P' class site and when we signed our contract it wasn't for below…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Yes there was aussiebloke,
due to the estate design people, the first façade we had encroached the envelope of where we could have the front porch!

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Thanks twin_dad,
we were sent the engineering report today, as we made the demands to have it!!
Cheers Barb.

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

We have confirmed that the price difference was $15k for the preliminary plan and we paid $7k for all our site costs based on the revised engineering plan.
The preliminary plan…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

At this point the Slab has been done!! Poured first thing this morning! It was done so quickly! What more can I say :th: There's…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Sorry B Star I should have explained the way our block was a little better.
Well the slab has been poured! So that's it! Done!
Have to have faith now…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

How ironic sogg,
Your situation is almost identical! Thank you for sharing that with me. Between you and mgilla I don't feel so panicked. Barb

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

mgilla thank you! I may actually sleep tonight lol ::lol::

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

And is this normal??

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Sorry to bother you again Mgilla, but can you tell me if we should get a compaction certificate? Should we ask to see one?
The block was only cut on Tuesday,…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Hi B Star,
Yes it does fall left to right, it's about 100mm.
The back half of our block is natural soil, it's the front half that has had what we've been…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Cheers Mgilla,
Can I ask what is a compaction certificate?
Fear is what we have been feeling, but I would hope that a builder would put their reputation above pricing just to…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Well hello Echo :)
Yep I'm bloody nuts I know!!! :::
Thanks, I have passed your number on to my husband,…

10 years10 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Advise needed on slab/footing!

Mgilla I have added the plan that was in our signed contract! The slab thickness has not increased and the mesh has actually decreased from SL92 to SL82.
Can't help feeling…

11 years11 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
SunshineT's Build: Garden pics

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply, been busy working.
We've purchased a block of land, waiting for it to title. Haven't found a house to build yet, haven't had…

11 years11 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
SunshineT's Build: Garden pics

That's a very pretty garden T, well done!

12 years12 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
A & E's House! Pg 85 - a year or 2 worth of updates 11/12/14

Lovely ::
I'm a bit late on the orange room but great job!! I had an orange room as a teen, it's an awesome colour!
You're a…

12 years12 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
SunshineT's Build: Garden pics

::kissed:: I can't believe it's been 3 years :o but so worth it!! Oh my god, I can't even begin…

12 years12 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
SunshineT's Build: Garden pics

WOW just breathtaking!!! Such a gorgeous home ::kiss:: ::kiss::

12 years12 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
SunshineT's Build: Garden pics

OMG, I missed it!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :: ::
Your floors, carpet, pendants all look amazing, look forward to your moved in…

12 years12 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
SunshineT's Build: Garden pics

That is one spectacular looking house!! Love the kitchen splashback!
I think the front door handle looks great, would even consider changing it!

12 years12 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
Herald Sun Home Show 2012 - Free Double Passes!

Received my tickets today ::smile:: Thanks so much homeone!!

12 years12 yearsbrb_654brb_654 posted:
:) Kiwis home: Moved in & lovin it! :)

WOW, happy 10,000 posts!! That's dedication :)

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