Hmmmm, so after doing some research and finding out my rangehood is not a recirculatory one, I double checked the contract specification and it states, rangehood must either be recirculatory…

Hey good to hear you moved in ok. Your home look fabulous, great setup. It must be great to have a new house with a new bub!
We are not…

My builder wants to vent my rangehood into the roof space. I know this has been mentioned before in other posts but I…

Thanks Ed,
Maybe no packers were fitted prior to the gap being covered up and this may be the cause of the plaster/architrave join cracks.

My builder has currently completed sealing all windows on the inside and painting is now complete. I have concerns regarding the gap under the window architrave being too big as…

Horray for the change!!! The builder has agreed to change the height of the piers. I thought something like this could be changed as it was so minor and…

I think you're right 'somewoman' about having to do it after. It's just a pity that simple and small modifications cannot be done at the time with approval from the…

Ah, but if you take it through the right channels, anything is possible yeah? I'm not sure if it's a requirement in our area to resubmit something like this to…

Thanks for the replies,
We wish to reduce the height of two rear half brick piers to about a quarter high to expose more wood post. The area looks a…

Hi everyone
We have a small issue at present . Our builder are telling us it's too late (or…

Bricking and plastering has almost finished in our little house. The bricks look fabulous. If you can afford a little extra to get good brick it is well worth the…

Additional to standard builder inclusion.
Extras include:
1 light to butler pantry
3 wall light points
4 ext junction boxes
2 single and 1 double floodlight outside
1 extra fluoro to garage
4 two way…

One very nice house!! I really like the idea of a feature alfresco roof. Is it cedar? Very nice. There always seems to be tradies at your place. Can we…

Hmmm, I'll have to see what Dave's pressure is like. It sounds like your going have fun with the kids in summer with the garden hose then!

Thanks Erin,
I'm hoping the pipe size is ok. My neighbour told me that he thinks the pressure is not good in our area in which case, we'll have to…

We're another one building a Monterey Q2 with Henley, building in the Maples, Laurimar. thanks
http://newhousemapleslaurimar.blogspot.com/

Does anyone in the Laurimar estate have any problems with their water pressure? I've been told that some homes lack water pressure in the area. Is there an easy way…

We bought a block of land in Laurimar last year. Got to say I don't regret it. With all the new infrastructure planned for the estate, it's going be a…

Hey Deemaree, We've got the door moved in the laundry so it won't interfere with the entrance to the kitchen. H does'nt usually back doors onto each other. This was…

Thanks,
we extended the wall between the TV room and the casual to line up with the alfresco doors (TV room). I think this small mod ended up cost us…

Thanks,
You are right. I spoke with someone at BPi today and they confirmed that it may be required because it was submitted with the application but they will determine…

Trudy,
I think there is quite a lot of room behind the couch if the TV was put in this position. The length of the room is just over 7 metres.…

We chose the Monterey Q2 and looks as though there will be more than enough room. We have no need for a 'powder room'. We moved the Casual and TV…

Hi,
Can someone in the know please advise me if a retaining wall is usually included in the building permit application. The permit I have says nothing about the requirement…

WOW. LOOKING AWESOME! Nice choice of colours.

Thanks Dave for your advice the other night. It was good to meet you and have a yarn. Next one should be with beers. Sorry Fitzys, we didn't make it…

Hey Dave, no worries. We've been meaning to drop in also but will looks as though you've been busy each time or we've had to duck off. It's all good.…

I can't believe the speed at which it takes to bang up a frame. After 3 days we have a complete frame. Most windows are in and roof trusses are…

Guess what...........we have a slab!
The admin told me that Monday was the day for pouring the slab and we happened to drop in today expecting to see some black plastic…

Just an update. The pre-slab footings are now in place but they cut through some plumbing pipes whilst digging the trenches. Now they have to repair 3 pipes.