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6 months6 monthsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

Hi brains trust,
We had Essastone Unique Calacatta specificed for our bench tops.
This has now since been discontinued.
What is a good equal alternative?
Thank you!

8 months8 monthsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
BOUNDARY FENCES: Timber Lapped and Capped OR Colorbond?

Hi all,
Our boundary perimeter fences need replacing (3 sides).
From everyone's experience, what would you install?
Timber lapped and capped OR colorbond?
Thank you.

9 months9 monthsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?

Thank you so much for your response. I have drawn a pedestrian gate in - for curb appeal, let's see how much costs come in at.
I think you're right -…

9 months9 monthsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?

Hi All,
We are wondering whether we design a porte cochere style driveway - similar to this photo.
Would you add a pedestrian gate and path in the middle? Or have your…

Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?
9 months9 monthsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Cobblestone Driveway - White Residue

Hi Brains Trust,
We are considering laying some dark coloured cobblestones over a proposed concrete driveway.
I have however, noticed too often, a white residue that comes out of dark coloured cobblestones…

Cobblestone Driveway - White Residue
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Thank you so much Chippy!!! This sounds like a very sensible way to ramp up. Thank you!!!

1 year1 year
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1 year1 yearOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Ramping Carpet Up To Bathroom Level

Not sure they can do that, particularly given they use 40mm angles to contain the screed, waterproofing and tiling. Furthermore the tiles need to have falls to drainage points (for…

1 year1 yearOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Ramping Carpet Up To Bathroom Level

Hi all,
We will have approximately 18mm between our carpet level and bathroom tile level.
We want it to be flush.
We do not want to install plywood throughout the entire floor for…

Ramping Carpet Up To Bathroom Level
1 year1 yearOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Engineered Timber Flooring Vs Solid Timber

Hi Brains Trust,
We need to decide on flooring to our first floor.
Our daughter suffers from eczema, so carpet is not an option.
What would you recommend:
Engineered Timber Flooring or Solid Timber?
Pros…

1 year1 yearOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Hebel Flooring PLUS Insulation or Not?

Hi brains trust,
We are having hebel flooring installed on our first floor.
Question:
Do we have insulation installed to the first floor as well?
No doubt additional insulation will improve thermal and acoustic…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Doors to WIRs or not?

You're right. Ours will have a combination of drawers and hangers - so you will see it.

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Doors to WIRs or not?

Ahahaha that's so funny! Thanks for letting me know. I have a feeling it will always be left open too. More practical but doesn't look great if on the odd…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Doors to WIRs or not?

Doors to walk in robes or not?
I'm thinking cavity sliders.
Would love to know your thoughts.
Worried clothes will get dusty without doors and might be a good way to hide mess.
Pros…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Sure - hopefully the better ones have made the correct selections from their suppliers, offering quality products...
Time will tell.

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Yes - you are right - however I think they are better placed and experienced to know which is better.
Wishful thinking?

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Great insight! Thanks again for sharing your expertise on the topic.
I'll see what the custom home builder uses and look to use the coloured through variety if possible.
Thanks again!

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Hi Bimbob,
This is all great to know! Do you know if concrete tiles fade in colour over time?
Thanks!

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
White Bricks vs Painted Bricks

Hi Benny123,
Why then do people render bricks nowadays?
I don't agree that painting bricks compromises the structural integrity of them.
Cheers,

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
White Bricks vs Painted Bricks

Hi everyone,
I love the look of bricks for our new home, with a combination of rendered sections.
I am however wondering if there are any benefits in painted white bricks vs…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Hi Strannik,
Thanks for your comments. You're right about choosing the profile that best suits the style of home. I was just wondering if one performed better than the other...
In…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Hi there, why would you choose concrete tiles over terracotta? Just purely based on aesthetics?

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Boundary Timber Lapped + Capped Fencing

Hi All,
I'm looking at replacing the side and rear boundary fence with timber lapped and capped fencing.
Based in the North Shore, Sydney - would you recommend any fencing contractors?
Thank you!

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Roofing Tiles: Terracotta or Concrete Tiles?

Hi All,
If you had to choose between Terracotta roof tiles and concrete roof tiles, which would it be?
Pros and cons?
I don't know much about concrete tiles but I suspect they…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Hebel PowerFloor vs Traditional Timber Floors

Hi all,
If you could afford the hebel powerfloors, instead of traditional timber floors, would you do it?
I've grown up in a timber framed first floor and you always hear footsteps…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Charleston Homes - Have You Built With Them???

Hi Simeon,
Thanks for your replies - they've been most helpful.

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Charleston Homes - Have You Built With Them???

Hi Simeon,
Thank you for your reply. It sounds like you haven't built with them, but rather just seen their display home. If they build to that standard, I think we…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Charleston Homes - anyone worked with them?

Hi all,
We are looking at building with Charleston Homes.
In your experience, how have you found them? So far I have only heard they are really expensive, variations come…

2 years2 yearsOur House BuildOur House Build posted:
Charleston Homes - Have You Built With Them???

Hi all, we were just wondering if you have built with Charleston Homes before?
We loved their display homes in Box Hill.
What sort of final build cost have you arrived…

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