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10 years10 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
solutions to improve poor ventilation upstairs

We have been living in a metricon built home for over two years. Upstairs windows are mostly restricted awning windows due to safety regulation - with a large fixed…

11 years11 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
Recommendation for wardrobe fitouts in Vic?

I had my wardrobe fitted after the house handover. The wardrobe was fitted with hanging rail and top shelf at the handover. I had a local guy to add shelves…

11 years11 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
paving labour cost - melbourne western suburb

I have got a quote for a paving job on roadbase, 40sq meters. I will supply 600x300x40 natural bluestone pavers. Less than 10 stones required cut. no excavation. Quoted $72.5/m2…

12 years12 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
Independent building inspectors

I highly recommend independent inspection for at least framing and pre-plaster. I have done these two, and will do one more before handover.
I believe structural inspection is important. Some…

12 years12 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
awning window max opening width

Thank you Ed. You are great! Merry Christmas.

12 years12 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
how wide is your awning window opening & ventilation issue

I think it should be the opposite. the chain length is fixed, the angle is variable. It is much easier for manufacturer to product winder with fixed chain length in…

12 years12 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
awning window max opening width

I would like some help on this please.
We have been proposed an overlooking window due to overlooking issue. See photo.

There are two panels, the bottom panel is frosted and…

awning window max opening width
12 years12 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
how wide is your awning window opening & ventilation issue

just an update on the overlooking window. the openable awning panel is a clear panel, which is higher than 1.x meter, whatever the height required to overcome the overlooking issue.…

12 years12 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
how wide is your awning window opening & ventilation issue

Thanks CA3105.
I am aware of the overlooking requirement. No intent to break that regulation.
I only want to make the openable part wider. Would it be possible to replace…

12 years12 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
how wide is your awning window opening & ventilation issue

We are building with M and are in lock up stage. Site started at the end of Sept.
We are also very pleased with the progress, and on the whole,…

how wide is your awning window opening & ventilation issue
13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
structural defect, help!!

zeitgeber,
It is such a learning process for me.
I rang the consumer affair, they pointed me to the "Domestic building contract Act" section 26. Their understanding is the builder…

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
structural defect, help!!

zeitgeber,
Thank you so much. Your story is so encouraging.
I did request a inspection report from $M, they said "NO". They say I can't access the report details. however,…

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
structural defect, help!!

Hi all,
I need some advice on this one please.
I am building with big M. We just began our lock up stage.
When frame was completed, we hired an…

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
Exterior colour help - red brick with cladding above

Thanks Michelle and d@n.
My original plan is to have surfmist on fascia and windows. My partner however prefers darker windows. I am not too sure about it hence seeking…

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
Exterior colour help - red brick with cladding above

The brick looks like this:

the cladding colour is Accord PG1A2. I am tossing between PG1A2, PG1A3, PG2C2 and PG2C3.
PG1 has blue tone and PG2 has yellow tone.

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
Exterior colour help - red brick with cladding above

first time building house. It is stressing me. There are so many colour choices. I just can't decide on many things. Please help if you can!
front elevation view:

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
help with kitchen color-dark benchtop and wood grain cabinet

I think I will keep it simple by just using woodgrain cabinet everywhere and then a light color splashback.
thanks for the replies

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
help with kitchen color-dark benchtop and wood grain cabinet

Thanks Suh. You make the message looks more structured. :D
I am not keen with the white overhead cupboard either. With budget constraint,…

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
help with kitchen color-dark benchtop and wood grain cabinet

Sorry about the typo in the subject. It should read "wood grain cabinet" :oops:

13 years13 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
help with kitchen color-dark benchtop and wood grain cabinet

Hi,
We have chosen night sky CS benchtop, wood grain laminate for island underbench, lower cupboard and microwave tower. THe color is Formica Cherry
http://www.formica.com.au/colour-range.…

14 years14 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
double story plan for a 13.4 meters frontage in Melboune

Thanks jspitz. Tribeca 36 floor plan looks great to me. It requires min block width of 13.4m which makes full use of the width. I just need to find…

14 years14 yearsjmcbdjmcbd posted:
double story plan for a 13.4 meters frontage in Melboune

This is a great forum, hope I can get some advice.
We are living in an old suburb in Melbourne. The block size is 13.4x40. We are looking for a…

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