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Joined 23 February 2009
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14 years14 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!!

We went for Victoria Blue and couldn't be happier.

Need help with 'blue bricks' urgently!!!
14 years14 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
The window is being fixed

As noted, they will be able to fix it.
One thing to check though, what are the dimensions on the construction drawings? I was lucky in my case, our ultra…

14 years14 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Should we get a building inspector?

I say "Yes".
We picked up 3 items and the inspector picked up another 12 structural issues with our build. If we hadn't used them we would never have picked them…

14 years14 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Building with PD Homes, Recommendations?

The SS is employed by the builder and depending on their experience and confidence level, you will have a good build or a poor build.
The building surveyor is also…

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14 years14 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
complaints against builders

Hi,
You need to issue them with a letter of demand, which details exactly what they have to achieve. If they don't comply, then you have grounds to begin legal action.
Here…

14 years14 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Building with PD Homes, Recommendations?

We are 7/8 of the way through our build with PD, building an Access Stanford 24 in Tarneit.
Speaking from personal experience, it really pays to be on top of…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Poor window supports

OK.
My confidence has been battered after seeing their response to remedial works required from an independent building inspection, so I assumed this was more poor workmanship.
I'll wait and see…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Poor window supports

Brains trust,
Went into my house on Saturday and saw this. WTF?
What SHOULD the supports look like? I cannot believe a "Master Builder" does work like this!
Needless to say I have…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Energy Monitoring Devices

Another thumbs up for the Efergy.
I got it off Ebay for less than a $100. Now my 2IC finally understands why she shouldn't use the dryer on a sunny…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
What is the last Chance to do a variation with PD Access....

I was always told that nothing can be changed structurally after you've signed the contract. Until then.....
I think the CSR is telling you it can't be done because it means…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
"Guaranteed site start in September" -- $4000

We were in a similar situation with an August start.
What was explained to me is that the "site" had started, in that the administration, etc was being completed and…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Porter Davis - delayed the guaranteed site start

We are building with PD.
We put down our initial deposit in Feb for a July/August start date and paid the $1500 price guarantee, which would be another $1500 if we…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Bidets

We put a power point by each toilet for a powerpoint so that we can add a Japanese style bidet shower toilet lid.

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Expanding foam around windows before architraves

Hi all,
I attended the local "eco-fair" held by the council the other day and got to talking to someone who assesses houses for the energy usage, etc.
Anyhoo, he gave…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
TARNEIT- WHERE TO BUILD

PM sent.
Nice to find a neighbour.
I just hope the house next to mine also starts soon because I don't want construction going on after we've moved in.

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
TARNEIT- WHERE TO BUILD

Yes.. and home and contents insurance, garden maintenance costs..
I'm just looking forward to them doing more to my site than put a water meter on it.
Stage 10 in The…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Front Facade issues PD Access

This is easy, get them to add two junction boxes to the brick posts and then install lights that you like after handover. From memory a junction box was about…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Ethernet Points - costs to do before plastering, etc

We are building with PD and were charged $75 per run.
Simple as

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
TARNEIT- WHERE TO BUILD

I'm building in The Rise. Stage 10.
PD Stanford 24.
Block was 139k with a 5k rebate and have been valued at 134.5k. So, I guess I made 0.5k over the…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Round Vs Rectangular basins

Definitely round.
We have square in our current rental and they are the worst vanities ever.
You need to be extra vigilant in your cleaning and I don't think they…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Only spent $500 at my tile appt, now for the electrical

They don't give you an individual breakdown so these figures might be out by a few $ but from our appointment 2.5 weeks ago, the costs were:
You might want to…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Shower Step

How would you suggest to round the corners?
I guess the other thing I should do is reduce the width a little bit so that the step doesn't butt up against…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Shower Step

Yes, I took the measurements of my office chair to come up with the dimensions.
I hope it's not too big but I'm not used to a 1200 deep shower…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Shower Step

Still in design stage at this point but this attachment shows the planned size and location.

Shower Step
15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
Shower Step

Back on topic,
I loved this idea and had it added to our ensuite shower.
FYI: PD are charging $151 for a 450Hx250Dx900W plinth.
National Tiles will be adding their charge…

15 years15 yearsGraveDiluteGraveDilute posted:
How difficult to change a CSC?

I don't think they are any different to any other person you deal with in a client/customer relationship.
With mine, I too had an issue where I sent an email…

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