
West window
Hi guys... I need to have 1500*3000 fixed window which will be facing west.. not having a window or smaller window is not an option. I know about the…

Hebel Or Bricks
Hi rameshbhai... how' your experience with Hebel been? Would love to hear pros and cons you experienced so far

Master bedroom layout
Thanks Jason526!! we considered having the WIR behind the bed.. however, on that side of the wall we have a park and we…

Master bedroom layout
Hi guys... need help in selecting the layout for the master bedroom. The bedroom space is 4.9 x 3.9m and the other corner of the bedroom is 2.8 x 3m…

Roof pitch
Hi all.... 22.5 or 26.5 degree roof pitch? Which looks good?.. Ours is 37 squares home - 11.5 frontage and 17m wide. Builder would provide 22.5 as standard. If possible…

Kitchen island
Can I install kitchen island post tiling or laminate? Anything in specific that I need to take care of?
Note - it will be just a square island with no…

Window type on secondary facade alfresco
I have big L shape alfresco. Initially I was planning to put 23*30 french door which would have 2 fixed panels on both the side.
But now I feel if…

Cost of Building house in Sydney
Wondering how about going for Hebel instead of render the house? Will save few $$ and give the same look?

Simonds standard range selection
Hi guys.. we will be soon starting our build with simonds, wondering if they have good standard range for selection or you think I will end up spending more at…

Block orientation and plan suggestions
Ah nice! That's assuring... thank u!

Block orientation and plan suggestions
Thanks Jason... maybe I'm just overthinking for the hallway. I just felt this because the hallway is around 9 to 11 m long. But I should get some light if…

Block orientation and plan suggestions
Hello... I'm looking for advice on the south facing corner block. To right of the block you have a small park.
Attaching the home plan as well, I'm bit concerned…

Swimming Pool setbacks
I'm currently on verge of finalising things with my builder and one of the thing I need to lock in is any pool requirements.
Few questions:
1. The builder has asked…

Electric pillar on the lot
Oh sorry I thought I attached it, I have attached it now. Thanks for responding!

What is this kind of stairs called?
Hi there.. does anyone has an idea of what the stairs in the picture is called and approx how much would it cost if I have to do in laminate…

Bricks vs Hebel vs Cladding
Thanks Simeon for your detailed response, much appreciated!

Electric pillar on the lot
Hi there would like to get some idea what is the electric pillar on left front of the lot? What it does and does it impact the house or valuation?

Newpark corner lot fencing
Anyone in newpark on corner lot was able to extend the secondary brick pier fencing up until front 2 m behind the primary building start line (allowed as per blacktown…

Elara stage 34
Any one got land in elara stage 34? Does it come under flood zone, my understanding is that the maps haven't been updated and the new development has been built…

Elara Stage 52
Bush prone zone may impact the BAL rating which will increase your build costs.

Bricks vs Hebel vs Cladding
Hi there.. looking for some opinions on bricks vs hebel vs cladding.
Thanks in advance!

Choosing a lot - Corner or rectangular
Thanks for responding.. what do you think about this plan on the corner lot?

Choosing a lot - Corner or rectangular
Hi all.. I've options to choose between:
1. Corner lot 440 sqm south facing and the entire of secondary facade is facing a small park. This comes as home and land…

Exterior Building
Hi all.. I'm soon going to build a house and I've got an option of -
1. Full brick - $20k upgrade
2. Brick on ground floor and firt floor cladding…

Rear Garage
Thanks for replying - here's the link of my detailed post - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=103122&p=1895206#p1895206
Thanks Jason526 to respond to my design dilemma query.. much appreciated.. :)
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