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IamSAM

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3 years3 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
What is a decent sized bedroom?

4.5 x 5

3 years3 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Things you forget - summary page 32

You can pulldown a downlight and change setting (no need to go up into the roof)

3 years3 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

The noise is significant and disturbing. Imagine being in same room as a lawnmower running. You will end up playing loud music in your house all the time especially when…

3 years3 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Structural problem or not

Post some more photos that give a perspective, some from a distance that show good part of the wall

3 years3 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

Write to council

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Things you forget - summary page 32

provision for ceiling fan?

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Rain water tank - leaking

Your builder must have given you a handover file/folder. That should contain supplier details, warranties etc.

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A

If single storey home, then you can do downlights (without much headache). Standard lights are great and have been so for decades. Make sure you have enough of those in…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

Driveway - Scott 0409 833 846
Fence - Liam 0421 515 668

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building At Macarthur Heights (UWS Campbelltown)

If you decide to do the flooring urselves (after handover) make sure you have actually decided on what type of flooring you want even before the builder finishes your house…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
How long is the wait until slab goes

max 3 weeks assuming land requires cut/fill and prepping.

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

This is more or less what we did. We put in (cheapest) real grass without prepping the soil. Pictures of the landscaping (front, rear, side) were emailed to certifier who…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
How to arrange landscape, pool, driveway and flooring quotes

The quotes are indicative and advise bank that you may change the tradie (flooring, pool) later on. That should not be a problem.

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Recommend security cameras + supporting system

The software will allow you to control the NVR fan, however it is best left to the default. The fan and the storage hard disk are behind the inevitable hum.

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4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Private Certifier providing Documents for OC

Isn't the PC just another tradie/agency chartered to do a job by the builder? The builder should provide all documentation.

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

practicalhomes.com.au

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Kitchen Splash back image

send this to Google team as a challenge...

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4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Need recommendation of laminate flooring

Karndean is Top Quality

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

I have seen a post elsewhere on this forum..the authorities have declined to put-up any sound barrier. They cited the surveys and development rules and advise that each house should…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

For colorbond type fence, LIAM 0421515668

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Tender help !!

Some tips (every little helps)..
1) ask for list of things NOT included (e.g. driveway, external balustrade, cost of electric connection/meter, council charges relating to approval of plans, council cost relating…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Inclusion/studio vouchers - What would you use it for?

Consider
- increasing internal ceiling height to at least 2700
- increase ward robe door height if you plan to store suitcases
- increasing garage door height (if you have or will…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Smart Lighting Design - Suggestions / Consultants

Further argument in favour of Zigbee

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Smart Lighting Design - Suggestions / Consultants

I am sharing my 2 cents of Smarthome choice of components that I have implemented in my home -
Hub - I have Samsung Smartthings Hub. This supports Z-wave (make sure…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Land orientation good or bad?

Alfresco, Living, Kitchen' laundry will get good sunlight (and heat in summer).
Evaluate the possibility of switching the location of Garage and Theatre. In current setup Theatre will not get…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Stockland Elara at Marsden Park

Private inspection is discretionary. It is best if inspection is done at 4-5 stages of the build (slab, frame, lockup etc..) so defects can be identified and addressed there and…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Stockland Elara at Marsden Park

If you are building a house, then it is recommended to engage the inspector throughout the build.
In case of purchase of existing property, the inspector should be engaged prior to…

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
Building at Bardia - New Breeze

No wonder the quarter acre lots are slow to sell.

4 years4 yearsIamSAMIamSAM posted:
New Breeze, Bardia, Edmondson Park

You should also evaluate the high/constant level of road sound from the highway just behind these "premium" lots.

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