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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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)?
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…
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW
That's great. Did they contact you before or did they just come out to do it?
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW
That's mad. Why do they need to shut off the power?
Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW
How long did it eventually take (assuming it's now done)?
Building with Vogue homes
Good question, I'm not 100% sure. I think it's in the hundreds
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…
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…
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?
Building with Fairmont Homes NSW - Balmoral 42
I'm genuinely asking where to get more quality information
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…
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…
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…
Building with Wisdom Homes
I thought you had to decide at tender as it's structural. Not 100% sure though.
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…
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…
Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes
How close is the quote to what you were hoping for?
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…
Building with Wisdom Homes
Did you use a demo company recommended by Wisdom?
Blacktown NSW KDR with King Homes
They have done some great designs. What made you go with them and how has your experience been?
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?