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munta

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11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Recommendations for homes designed around rearward views?

Hi TeamTite
Depending on your budget, I would consider a custom builder rather than a project builder. I have no doubt that a project builder will come in cheaper, however not…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
which one is better ? please help

Heard an industry rumour that David Lorimer was let go.

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Roof Pitches ... knowledge from builders? Help needed

lower pitch roof's require larger eaves. typically 18 degrees yields 710mm wide eaves and 22.5 yields 500 wide. If you have put any part of the house under the eaves…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
HIA Top 100 Builders List

massive likes to this comment !!

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Primary Street Frontages - HELP!

Without specifics it is hard to answer this, however the way corner lots work normally is that the side which has your vehicular and pedestrian access is considered the primary…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Silly question about fridge space

I normally design fridge recesses with 750mm depth for this very reason

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Building Broker

The problem with building broker's is they have 0 accountability. They can say to you yeah x, y and z are included, but by the time you get to your…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Reducing roof pitch - what're the minuses?

I'm not certain of the process, but in WA that would be consider a minor code variation and all it requires is a small fee and a letter to get…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Better finish or extra bedroom?

What a great question OP.
If I where in your situation I would consider this.
1. What type of home is the area dominated by, is it project builder dominated ? or…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Whats your Biggest hate in New building plans

Hi Kiwi,
If you are referring to new products ... simply because the builder is unable to get a volume discount. If you or I went to a window manufacturer we…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Over the Xmas break, c'mon builders! Extension to contract?

Its the way it has been in the building industry for year's. We generally write all of Jan off as a no construction period.

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Whats your Biggest hate in New building plans

If I had a dollar for every time I designed an eco-home for a client as it was part of their initial brief, only to take it ALL out in…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Young couples home - designing stage, need advice please !

Hi melbuild,
Firstly I'd like to say I much prefer your revised ground floor for the first unit. It does create a few issues with the upstairs (stair location etc) but…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Anticon - is it necessary?

I might have missed this, who is the builder ?

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Confused! Frontage/m2 etc

Unless the upper floor overhang's the ground floor 2 storey isnt different to singles storey at all. And even in that case, it is rare for council to pick up…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Anticon - is it necessary?

We don't use BASIX in WA. We do however have 6 star rating as per the NCC (formerly the Building Code of Australia). The net effect is the same, reducing…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Confused! Frontage/m2 etc

Hi xenoclix,
While the help is appreciated I am afraid the information catjim is incorrect
Typically in Ellenbrook the block are zoned R20. This means you can build on 50% of the…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Anticon - is it necessary?

Necessary no, advised, yes.
It adds an extra layer of insulation which helps reduce the need for artificial heating and cooling. You will recup those costs over the life of the…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
What to put in wall niche

Hang on at no point did you say the house was completed, you posted a picture of the display home. If you think people don't think about what furniture or…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Trying to stay in a budget

With advertised home's from project builder's they work on tight margin's, so when you add space they charge you for material's, labour and margin. When you take area out they…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Good Timber Home Builders Western Australia

Rural Building Company are part of the JWH group and are a respected builder in the Perth Hill's. I can't say they are the cheapest, but they do have solutions…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
What to put in wall niche

Its a public forum kjw7, if people don't want differing opinions then perhaps putting it out there on a public forums isn't the best idea.
But if I upset the OP…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
What to put in wall niche

.... hence why they STILL build houses WITH niches......
hence why the are STILL cliche,
and yes I agree those other's are clique too. Except the splashbacks, that's like say…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Price per m2 for two storey?

Is that $1000 per sqm calculated on house are or on total area (including garage, portico's, alfresco)
because if it is, that is an amazing price in today's market

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
positioning a house

I would guess its 3 dimension :D

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Price per m2 for two storey?

$1200 per m2 for a 2 storey is pretty well priced. Obviously for that price you are looking at fairly standard building construction. Don't expect to have any major architectural…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
What to put in wall niche

The Niche is cliche, I suggest you put bricks, mortar and plaster in it

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
Rear strata first home

As a rule project builder's wont have standard design's for rear strata's as there is no such thing as a standard rear strata.
but as Busy Busy said, builder's like Blueprint…

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
positioning a house

happy to help :)

11 years11 yearsmuntamunta posted:
balcony or not???

Breezeway louvres do the same thing and they look awesome

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