magee1 posted:Worth insulating ceiling manhole?
I would say yes. I used a non contact digital thermometer to check our house during winter with the heating set at 20 degrees C. When checking ceiling it was…
magee1 posted:"Hidden" cost of building a house in an established suburb
Depending on which side of the road the overhead power lines run you may have to pay to have the underground electrical pit fitted. In our case we didn't have…
magee1 posted:What are the other features on my ducted vacuum
We recently had new house built and had opted for the ducted vacuum which works great. The only thing is that we never recieved the operating manual and the unit…
magee1 posted:OVER IT - 3 months later waiting for handover items
Hi Kavother,
We have a different builder but the same thing happened to us. Our Handover was Dec 22nd and I had 6 items promises to be done as soon…
magee1 posted:Does the glass in a Wooden Frame door classify as a window
We have nearly completed our new house which was optioned with double glazed windows. The drawing shows the window schedule with double glazing for all windows, sliding door and also…
magee1 posted:Do undermount sinks need special mixers
I hope someone can help me with an issue I have with my builder. During our gallery/color selection my wife and I we were shown the undermount sink option…
magee1 posted:P Class site and M class modified Slab -why $10311
Andy,
For your reference we also have a P class site due to the original old house demolished and our builder has advised a modified M slab is required. Block is…
magee1 posted:Demolition Recommendations in Melbourne
We are in Banyule and our demolition cost was $9500 for a 3 bedroom brick veener including Asb removal. We removed the tin garage ourselves but the demolisher broke up…
magee1 posted:Garage Extension or Side Access?
We are building shortly and we took the oportunity to increase the width of the garage by 2m and add a rear roller door. The cost was also around 7k.…
magee1 posted:Waiting six months for Double Glaze PVC Windows
Hi Fruity,
Already asked for my money back and told I will be put on the list. Warranty issue also crossed my mine but I have to weight up losing $1400…
magee1 posted:Waiting six months for Double Glaze PVC Windows
Hi guys,
Interesting development with my windows today. I found out that the company that was making my windows has gone into liquidation. All is not lost though as the person…
magee1 posted:Waiting six months for Double Glaze PVC Windows
Thanks for the replies guys. I will send a letter on Monday. Deposit was paid on credit card, but I think even the bank cant help because the transaction is…
magee1 posted:Waiting six months for Double Glaze PVC Windows
I am interested in knowing if anybody else has been waiting as long as I have for their double glazed windows. I place an order and paid a $1400 deposit…
magee1 posted:Has anyone tried with Henley to change to all double-glazed?
Hi Rudy,
Were not building with H but did request an upgrade to double glazing, mainly for noise reduction from our builder. Extra cost over standard windows was $4500 for all…
magee1 posted:PVC Double Glazed windows in Adelaide
Hi Gavin,
I think your right about the lack of competion, resulting in high prices and poor customer sevice.
I am in Melbourne and I did find someone to take my…
magee1 posted:Building with Simonds
Hi Cream and Happy New Year,
I must be a glutton for punishment as we are building for the second time with Simonds in 10 years. Our first experience had…
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