That's good to know.
It was probably chosen due to my cost constraint. $13k of work for about 48m x 2.7m of rendering.

Thanks Simeon,
Hope the rendering will stay in good form overtime, and not cracking or peeling.

Hi forum,
I saw a post a few days ago asking about Hebal panels and polyfoam panels. I'm wondering if anyone can tell what type of panel this is?
Rendering was…

2 Pac is more expensive.
https://www.kalka.com.au/blog/differenc ... d-laminate
Laminate and hybrid flooring are in the same price range.

That's true...maybe sink move to the island?

Option 1&2 are probably the better two options, with Option 1 being the preferred one.
A few suggestions for Option 1:
1. Swap the position of cooktop and sink. It creates better…

Overall looks great. A nice floor plan. Voids look fine to me where they are. The void above Dining has a window to look out, but below is solid wall?…

Your brick colour doesn't look too bad. It's quite neutral. I think it would work well with both white or darker colour schemes. I don't see the need to render…

I'm not exactly sure what the NBN guy told my electrician to install during his first visit. I know that they had to dig a trench from front boundary to…

No, I wasn't charged anything by my internet provider.
On NBN's end, it was still showing "everything in place" even though new house was almost complete. Internet provider submitted a…

U shape stairs seem to take up some space. Is there any way your designer can change it to a straight stair? Place the straight stair against the shared wall…

Yes, call your internet provider to set up new connection. They will book NBN to come out.
Not sure if you still have the NBN box from the old house, if…

My old fence was falling apart. After demolition, I had new fence installed. It was around foundation period. My builder had hoped earlier but had trouble getting someone out to…

$750k budget for a 45SQ house seems almost impossible from a custom builder. Volume builder is probably the way to go. Many volume builders nowadays do have 5 bedroom designs,…

I'd probably leave the washing machine space to the corner. Later on you can still add a wall hung dryer without interrupting your top load machine. Integrate your sink/tub into…

Can't predict the site cost until soil test and engineering are done.
I only saw the lot width on their website. If they are confident that they can build, then…

Can't you swap the positions of cavity and door on that pantry sliding door? Doesn't look like a big job for the carpenter.

Yes you are right. Regardless whether you put living or sleeping on western side, west is always going to be heated. So it's really your personal choice. Do you want…

I guess it's really a personal preference...
I have doors to ensuites but I like to have door open while sleeping. Light coming into bedroom through ensuite window definitely not ideal.…

Give it a go, hope it'll work. At least you can adjust how much stuffing you put in.
I can't tell. I meant to say *sounds like they aren't level from…

Maybe stuff a tiny piece of foam/sponge in the top corner of the hook to compensate it? Looks like those hooks aren't level to begin with.

109.00 is only an example in the legend for the map. If you say 104.75 at rear, is it the contour line across the backyard or near the back boundary?…

Hi forum,
Trying to get people's opinions on whether those awning windows would need blinds.
4 ensuite windows, 1 downstairs 3 upstairs, 600(900)x1400, frosted.
Pantry window, clear.
Window splashback above stovetop, clear. (I would…

Hi forum,
Just want to get some idea of the cost for connections of hot & cold water and sewer and gas for outdoor BBQ area. BBQ area is about 5m…

A friend of mine who is a private builder.

Southern Geotech did my soil. Linear land surveying did site survey. Ayach demo did my demolition.
Just keep in mind what type of builder you are using. If you are using…

Last time I saw similar price tags like that from those big builders, my initial quotes came back between $550-$600k. So that was $200k extra added to that attractive website…

Based on your QLD location, this is how the sunlight travels in January as example.
Yes, your block would be called north facing block on a slight eastern angle, with back…

I did some search. Some are saying that there is a secret switch underneath the chain box to release the chain longer. I wonder if mine has that.
I even found…

Hi there,
My new windows are those standard aluminum awning windows. When I wind them open, the gap is only about 5cm. It's almost like no open window. I was told…