We are going to have a swimming pool built prior to house construction commencement.
While the swimming pool contractor clear the site ,I am considering to do cleaning and leveling…

Just a quick question:
How long we have to wait until a new plain concrete driveway is allowed to be used?

May I ask whether there is a significant laying cost difference for installing 450 x 450 tile compare with 300 x 600 tile?

Yes, that is a logical explanation. the perimeter is done first and later the whole ceiling.My builder clarified as it is.

Council will not agree with your request; I suggest you to consult with your Feng Shui master...

Is sisalation as an added ceiling insulation on tile roof construction is a must and governed by Australian std?

Hi Dymo,
What is a radiant barrier? is it sarking material?

Thanks for the comment dymo,
I will ask my builder to address this insulation issue.

I need your advice guys, I am not so sure whether this ceiling insulation is correct:
I noted my ceiling insulation(R3.5) material were provided only on the ceiling edge,i.e.: all…

How about underlay from Harvey Norman, called Cirrus 9, it is foam, anyone has experience with it or know the quality?

Is that it?
So the builder did not go through the new house with you showing the bit n pieces of your house design,operation of alarm, electricity, heater etc....
Gee..that's blunt...

My builder has told me that hand over is expected mid May.
Please share your experience on this important and exicting day:
1. What shall we prepare before the HO day?
2.…

go for 1400mm width will be lovely as mine,butfor the length I guess max. will be 2900mm,otherwise you will have joint which is not good.

My Builder is about to start painting on Tuesday, so here is my Paint Colour Selection . Please comment on this selection, especially the Render color and Internal Wall color.
Sample of…

Laminate Flooring nowadays are made of HDF, what is yours camyperth?
onc_artisan, is your sister also bought them from bigbrands?

Can I conclude that for single storey,brick veneer dwelling,even Villaboard is used, waterproofing is still needed on corners of wet area?

kek, nice & tidy installation, would you mind share,what type of laminate you have?

Anyone has experience with low cost laminate timber floor(e.g. http://www.bigbrands.com.au)?
I start to browse around for timber flooring and found that this so called german technology laminate…

Just for my curiosity, what is DA and PCA?
What is needed to be done, if I build the front brick fence after handover?

Thanks for the advice;
This morning ,I have compromised to have 2800 x 1400 in single slab instead of 1500; otherwise they will bring the benchtop with joint which I just…

My builder will also supply the stone benchtop with joint , due to the size is 2800 x 1500mm. Is Ceasarstone slab(ofsprey white) avilable in this width?

Thanks All for your inputs.Nonetheless I prefer Pete's bath where all ends are exposed.

Guys,
I'd like to read your opinion.
I wonder whether installing a bathtub by notching one end into the wall is a common practice .
I found it very odd but my builder…

the contract did not mentioned specific site cost; however temporary fencing was included in contract price and soil & rock removal have separate charges. There is no extra cost for…

yes, the building contract was based on class H slab with minimum 230mm freeboard.
it's a single storey house,brick veneer
Footing :slab on ground ,beam class H 550mm deep by 300 wide…

Guys,I need your input:
I have signed contract for building 28sq dwelling with slab class H (min. 230mm freeboard).
Soil test report stated: site classification = Class H; site fall=250mm;…