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15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
PD charge $500 for different colours of gutter and fascia?

PD charges a lot for everything, but under-deliver in terms of quality. If I may share some advice based on experience, please do consider shopping around for another builder.…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Holding back payment until defects are rectified

We're planning to do the same thing. Until the builder fixes the defects I'm not planning to pay the last bill. Not sure if we can really win,…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Question about frame

I've got my stud-finder from Bunnings and tested it on my apartment wall! Yay! Thanks for the tips Sierra. I think I actually bought the same one…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Question about frame

Thanks kyton! Hope this works:
My biggest worry is the cables might get pulled down if that part falls one day.
Sierra, that's correct, I believe it's called noggin. I…

Question about frame
15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Question about frame

umm.. how do I attach picture?

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Question about frame

Hi, Hopefully everyone can see the attached picture. This was taken when the plastering work was taking place. As you would notice the horizontal timber seemed to have…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
In defence of Porter Davis

Wow! I was searching for something else, when I found this interesting topic. I feel I need to say something too.
I've met quite a few acquaintances building…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Things I regret not having - or having in the contract

With the handover seemingly happening soon, I'm starting to see things that I don't quite like about my first house (to-be)... so please allow me to just share a few…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
What to watch for during the Final Inspection??

Hi Everyone,
The building progress has been remarkable with PD. They've finished the 4th stage plus tiling and painting. So I'm guessing for a 29 SQ house, it should…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
FHOG payment not passed on by bank

Beware of this. I received a letter in February from SRO saying that my FHOG application was successful, but I never actually received it. I called SRO and…

15 years15 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
PD Quality Inspection - is this for real?

We're currently building with PD - very early stage now, and we're quite happy to see a web-based progress tracking "24/7" they provide. I found an interesting statement in…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
What Were Your Site costs? - A Ready Reckoner

Site Classification: Class H
Final Footing Design: H Waffle Slab with deepened edge beam
House Size: 26 SQ
Location: Caroline Springs
Wall Construction: Brick Veneer
Cut and Fill Requirements: Cut and…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Evaporative Cooler: Brivis, Bonaire or Breezair?

I visited several display homes with Evaporative Coolers on the weekend, temperature was 30 degrees, but inside was cool. However, I've noticed in all these houses, there are sooooo…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Choice - PD

Thanks for your advice guys.

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Choice - PD

Quick question - do we have to go with Choice Home Loans if we build with PD? Their Mortgage broker seems to be pushing us towards a home loan…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
solar hot water dilemma

I was told that a 170L solar, gas boosted HWS actually means there will be something like 300L hot water before it runs out, by keeping 170L solar-heated and provide…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Porter davis site costs

Ouch.. now I'm starting to worry: currently quoted only around 10K (initial quotation), but someone told me I might need retaining walls. This is a 29SQ house, H-class waffle…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Porter davis site costs

Ouch.. now I'm starting to worry: currently quoted only around 10K (initial quotation), but someone told me I might need retaining walls. This is a 29SQ house, H-class waffle…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
What type of roof would you choose - Tile or Colorbond???

I think colorbond requires less maintenance, does it?
IFTE

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Steel frame vs timber

A further question on steel frame: was told that with steel frame and trusses, this will ensure "true-straight ceilings with no waves or joint cracks". Is this true? …

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Steel frame vs timber

nh,
We use an existing design by JGK and customise a few things. As long as no substantial amount of additional materials they don't charge extra.
So far so good…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Steel frame vs timber

nh,
We use an existing design by JGK and customise a few things. As long as no substantial amount of additional materials they don't charge extra.
So far so good…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
smaller house built by apprentice builders?

Hi Everyone,
I've spent almost a year (whilst waiting for the land title release) to check out the volume builders - won't name any here, but I guess we all know…

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Steel frame vs timber

Hi Mel&Em, if I may know, what was the house type your bro in law was building?

16 years16 yearsin_for_the_experiencein_for_the_experience posted:
Steel frame vs timber

Hi Home Builders,
I'm split between the two: timber or steel frame. Timber with PD and Steel with JGK. Got initial quotation from both, pricing-wise there is no…

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