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8 d8 djagbergjagberg posted:
Renovation - swapping kitchen and bathroom and other fix ups

I recently went through a similar renovation and move scenario when updating our family home. We also swapped some rooms around and tackled a major kitchen overhaul, which involved moving…

2 months2 monthsjagbergjagberg posted:
Solar system question

I got solar panels for my house a few years back. It wasn't too hard to set up. I've heard good things about Jinko Solar Panels and SolaX Inverters, and…

11 months11 monthsjagbergjagberg posted:
Square set uPVC windows - Timber Reveal

If you have a square set window and door with a plaster return do you still need the timber reveal? Brick veneer house.

1 year1 yearjagbergjagberg posted:
Deceuninck profiles - general thoughts?

Were those issues you experienced often in Sydney's climate? What would you expect from the manufacturers locally when that happens? Lastly, should an expansion joint be used on either side…

1 year1 yearjagbergjagberg posted:
Deceuninck profiles - general thoughts?

- Not in a bushfire area
- Yes, it's the grey colour
- I have large fixed windows, tilt and turn but otherwise the biggest window opening is 1210x1460, the rest are…

1 year1 yearjagbergjagberg posted:
Deceuninck profiles - general thoughts?

I just came across this as I'm going ahead with Deceuninck windows. What's the reason for recommending aluminium (assuming thermally broken)?

1 year1 yearjagbergjagberg posted:
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

They will if you are replacing gas with electric. Lots of people do this for their homes to move to a heat pump hws.
If it's for a demo they say…

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1 year1 yearjagbergjagberg posted:
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

Oh no. That's no good :(<br>
I've got a 2nd hand electric hws system going in on Saturday and just called to get my gas abolished. I don't want…</p></div><div class=

1 year1 yearjagbergjagberg posted:
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

That's great. Did they contact you before or did they just come out to do it?

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

That's mad. Why do they need to shut off the power?

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

What happened with ausgrid

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

Oh wow, what was the hold up in the end?

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

How long did it eventually take (assuming it's now done)?

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Vogue homes

Good question, I'm not 100% sure. I think it's in the hundreds

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Vogue homes

I setup a facebook group, Building with Vogue Homes and we now have 80 people, see the link below. I signed up 2 months ago and so far its been…

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Vogue Homes Sydney

I also didnt find much information on them so I setup a facebook group about Building with Vogue Homes and we now have 77 people, see the link below. I…

2 years2 yearsmyclmycl posted:
Sliding stacker door - any reason why it can't be recessed?

Thanks for the pics ...
Do you have any close up pics of the sill?
Would it be like this?
How easy/hard/expensive would it be to do this flush sill?

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Fairmont Homes NSW - Balmoral 42

I'm genuinely asking where to get more quality information

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Fairmont Homes NSW - Balmoral 42

I don't quite follow. Where can you get quality data from? Builders can be good salesman too so I wouldn't just trust the way they deal with me, it counts…

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Fairmont Homes NSW - Balmoral 42

What would you suggest as an alternative to getting feedback on a builder? Most won't have any online reviews or other customers on forums like this so I personally find…

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Fairmont Homes NSW - Balmoral 42

I find the Facebook groups have been helpful and normally has a lot of members in each group. There wasn't one for Fairmont so I created one. It would be…

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2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Wisdom Homes

I thought you had to decide at tender as it's structural. Not 100% sure though.

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Wisdom Homes

They use Synergy which is the residential range. Quantum is semi-commercial (thicker frames). You can upgrade anything you like. Generally Quantum is 40% more but its not that bad. From…

2 years2 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
King Homes

Has anyone done a recent price estimate with King? I was basically told prices have shot up 100-200k and I shouldnt waste my time doing a tender with them. Thats…

3 years3 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes

How close is the quote to what you were hoping for?

3 years3 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Wisdom Homes

This depends on your personal choice and the land you have. Site cost and things you want to upgrade. Mine is $200k above their base price, this is because my…

3 years3 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Wisdom Homes

Are you on a main road?

3 years3 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Building with Wisdom Homes

Did you use a demo company recommended by Wisdom?

3 years3 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes

They have done some great designs. What made you go with them and how has your experience been?

3 years3 yearsjagbergjagberg posted:
Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes

Im also considering them for a custom build. If you dont mind me asking, which architect company are you using and do they have a site with previous designs?

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