stonesthrow posted:Single story build cost
yeah. don't know what due diligence or shopping around they did but I've taken a quick scan of some of builders in SA, and their sticker price even with 100k…
stonesthrow posted:Single story build cost
I just find this hard to believe. Maybe NSW is different to SA. I've heard ACT is worse than SA.
We're looking at $470k for a single storey 170m2 3bdr…
stonesthrow posted:Single story build cost
I'm not sure you understand how much build costs have gone up and the op wants upgrades plus some landscaping. Realistically I think even with a cheap volume builder you'd…
ponzutwo posted:Oiling Decks - Which Product?
https://www.osmoaustralia.com.au/timber ... king-oils/
Pricey, but you get what you pay for. Osmo stuff is considdered some of the best
MrSober posted:Outdoor Decking
I have never used it personally, just prefer hardwood decking myself and am about to do another deck with Blackbutt.
But know people that have decks made out of it and…
building-expert posted:Building Contract Templates
Just buy a copy and read it. Majority of houses in Victoria are built with HIA or MBAV contracts.
As for the experience it will depend on your builder, and…
building-expert posted:New Build Contracts
You are between a rock and a hard place. Building costs will escalate an no one can do much about that. If you want cost certainty then you will ask…
Ashington Homes posted:New Build Contracts
Hi Jacinta
First congrats on your new build. Very exciting!
Your post has made me extremely nervous for you. Cost plus contracts can work well in certain circumstances, but I fear that…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Roofing Alternatives
Those PE insulated panels are fire hazards and banned from most buildings...
Goodluck, with non compliance and the ever increasing home fire insurance premiums
Best to wait out the material…
alexp79 posted:Floorboards or Engineered Timber
I would suggest to go with engineered timber due to better stability to moisture conditions and better maintainability.
And, with the right supplier, you pay 2-3 times less for the…
jlirv posted:Floorboards or Engineered Timber
Personally I'm going with timber flooring the fact that you can sand and polish floorboards multiple times and their classic look gives them the edge imo.
Do the floors post handover…
Noname posted:Floorboards or Engineered Timber
many engineered boards also allow for sanding and polishing to the same depth as timber because they are still timber. The engineered portion of it is what the timber is…
jlirv posted:Floorboards or Engineered Timber
many engineered boards also allow for sanding and polishing to the same depth as timber because they are still timber. The engineered portion of it is what the timber is…
Althom posted:Floorboards or Engineered Timber
We went with bamboo. Looks great and is hard wearing. Only suggestion I'll make is don't go with a high gloss finish. 5 minutes after you clean it, if you…
Noname posted:Floorboards or Engineered Timber
positive. The thickness of the hardwood layer is variable, and you get what you pay for. The thicker boards have in the vicinity of 6-7mm of timber (there may be…
jlirv posted:Floorboards or Engineered Timber
positive. The thickness of the hardwood layer is variable, and you get what you pay for. The thicker boards have in the vicinity of 6-7mm of timber (there may be…
