What groundcover is this ?
Any idea what groundcover is this?
That's Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum)
Have it in my garden and it grows really well
Outdoor BBQ Benchtops
Engineered stone such as caesarstone, quantum quartz, etc are not suitable for outdoor use. These products are crushed up stone that are compressed with binders.
In the outdoors the UV rays…
Glass Pool Fencing Thread - ask your questions here
Supplied & installed, why do you ask??
Glass Pool Fencing Thread - ask your questions here
Tengals,
Thanks for the detailed response.
My quote was $12K for loacal and $9K for Chinese, I'm leaning towards the impoer glass now (18 l/m with 2 x soft close Gates)
Glass Pool Fencing Thread - ask your questions here
Tengals,
Is there mush difference between locally manufactured glass and Chinese imported.
1. Visual: Tint, transparencey, uniformity
2. Tolernace: Panel size and squareness
I need 20l/m fully frameless so there is a noticeable difference…
settlers run botanic ridge
L37 has a show home in Sandhurst, it is available for viewing by appt only, but they are fairly accommodating.
This is it --> http://l37.com.au/CramptonChase_Showhome.shtml
settlers run botanic ridge
I am building with L37 homes but not in Settlers Run.
It all depends what you want, you may find something close to your needs with a volume builder, but if…
settlers run botanic ridge
Try contacting Latitude 37 homes.
They have built several homes in Settlers Run and will build a custom home to suit both your needs and the estate restrictions.
VCAT Query
Actual tribunal application costs are not that high (few hundred dollars).
However it is highly recommended to have your own representation, a solicitor who is experienced with VCAT.
A friend of mine…
Know any custom house builders that is not afraid of 2m slop
Currently building on a sloping block with Latitude 37.
Had many challenges with design / council, etc very happy with their performance.
Also investigated:
LP Warren
Rycon
*** (formerly GMH)
Buzzbee
Building a Pool
There are many pool builders, it will just come down to your budget.
visit http://www.spasavic.com.au/member-list.
We have just signed with Seaspray pools @45K for
8 x 4 concrete in…
Can we afford to build on this sloping block?
I am currently building on a sloping block in SE suburbs of Melb and had similar conerns to yours
I conducted feasibility prior to putting in an offer on the…
Selby Acoustics - Onkyo TXNR807 Amplifier $1399 with FREEBIE
Awesome bit of gear.
I told my brother about this deal and he got on down an picked up one yesterday
Paying a house with credit card?
Regarding possible surcharges, remember everything can be negotiated, never let the first 'no' stop you.
I recently bought a car with my credit card from a Dealer who also gave me…
Cost per square metre - architect designed home in Melbourne
Based on your figures and assuming a home size of 35sq (325sqm) then house costs are
$845K (2600 /sqm)
$1.2M (3700 / sqm)
This puts you into high end territory regarding builders, typically…
Architect vs Building Designer vs Draftsman?
Given your circumstances the services of a Town planner is a must.
You need to engage a planner that has previously dealings/relatoinships with your respective council.
I am currently have land wityh…
Glass splashback 3.9m long in 1 piece - where can i get it?
Glass beyond that size is outside std cut length.
You can get anything you want, just be prtepared to pay for it.
(I have many custom size glass panels in my build)
Nara Native Turf - New Turf Variety
Any chance of some pics, I'm also considering SW Buffalo
Mirvac, Wantirna - Victoria
They had an info night recently where some pricing details were discussed.
A friend of mine attended and the starting price for 500sqm blocks is $450K.
A house the size you mentioned…
Custom Builder price guide
Rough guide is $10-15K per square, depending on your finishes and the design's complexity.
We are currently in the middst of a custom build in Lysterfield and it's come in at…
Anyone has had experience with Latitude 37?
We have signed up with L37 and are currently finalizing design.
We are building a custom home on a sloping block and the design has been quite challenging, we have been…
CFL Downlight reliability??
I'm currently reviewing my lighting plan in which we have CFL downlights as Std.
An electricial friend of ours has said, in his expereince, the CFL globes tend to blow quite…
Floating roof over deck
Suh,
Love the Cabana.
It looks lik a rendeed finish, are the fascias blueboard then rendered?
I am building something similar but have concerns with cracks over time with blueboard/rendered construction/finish.
Is this an ok quote for slashing my block of land?
I'm keen to know too.
We have vacant land in Lysterfield and it has recently been slashed by someone, without my knowledge.
I can only assume it was the council and no…
Raising Concrete Floor.?
Should be quite easy actually, you can lay timber bearers directly on the concrete slab and place floating timber floor on top.
Only trick is to ensure the levels are correct…
Empire Zoysia in Melb?
I'm also considering EZ, do you have any pix you can share?
Appropriate turf for Melbourne
Thanks Grasshopper,
I am not too concerned with winter brown, I enjoy my grass in the summer. I currently have Santa Anna and love it in the summer but I…