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2 months2 monthsren_horen_ho posted:
Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

We had a pretty great experience building, but the one black spot was the demolition company.

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3 months3 monthsren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

Very interesting, would like to see your details when you get to that stage.

5 months5 monthsren_horen_ho posted:
Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Looking forward to seeing how this build progresses!

8 months8 monthsren_horen_ho posted:
Welcome to 2024 - Gyprocking prices have increased 40%!

Kind of glad I decided to bite the bullet and not delay in the hope of price reductions!

11 months11 monthsren_horen_ho posted:
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

Hope you get this sorted soon Simeon.

1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

Sure. I'm still not worried.

1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

Thanks - I'm confident that that modelling by our consultant in PHPP is sufficient.

1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

Actually to clarify - the barrier in place is a vapour permeable barrier, then another airtight later will go on.

1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

The build has been modelled by a passive house consultant in PHPP.
There will be a vapour barrier as well.

1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

The windows are tilt and turn windows from Kinzel Industries and the builder is Holder Homes (designed by H4 Living).
So far the experience has been quite positive.

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1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

Pretty happy with how its coming along. More pictures below

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1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
What's unreasonable to check during a final inspection?

Doesn't seem outrageous to check.

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1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
Which entry door pull handle to go for?

Black on light wood does look good. Not sure if it will be as long lasting as a steel finish?

1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

> The design - Separating the driveways for privacy and making the facade for each unit different so they don't feel like duplexes.
This is a big plus for me. I…

1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
Which entry door pull handle to go for?

I like the long handle.

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1 year1 yearren_horen_ho posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

Looks really good. The staircase is a real showpiece.
Whats the flooring material on the ground floor?

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Cost of windows vs brick + gyprock + batts etc

Should probably remember that windows let in and out a lot more heat. You might end up with an uncomfortable house in summer and winter.

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Independent stage building inspection recommendation

I'm also using Landmark. Not being a builder or inspector, I can't speak to how accurate they've been but they're on time, have been easy to deal with on emails,…

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2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

Maybe you're right. But we're planning on living in our home and having comfortable temperatures year around with closed windows is something we're willing to spend money on.

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2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

It does require energy and runs all the time, but quite low - around 100w.
You can always open windows, there's no problem doing that if the weather outside is…

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2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

This is in Sydney. New and existing builds can be certified as passive houses, and I believe there's also a more lenient standard that can apply to renovations.
The…

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2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

Posted some pictures in this thread :) viewtopic.php?f=31&t=106033
Things are going pretty well, relatively slowly but I think thats what most people are…

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
New house build - Passive House

Thought I'd share some pictures of our build. Current status is the frame is going up (Latter pics!).
Its got a semi granny flat (not a real one - just an…

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2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

> Overall diference - 1.65%
That sounds quite good!
> over budget mainly due to increased timber prices and lack of stock.
Do you know if his is this an ongoing?…

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Asko or Neff pyrolytic oven?

I love the slide and hide door 😁

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Asko or Neff pyrolytic oven?

We have a Neff oven (different model - steam combo oven, not pyrolitic) and are very happy with it. But Asko also makes good stuff, we're probably going to get…

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Structaflor / Yellow Tongue - Water Damage?

Hope it ends up being a good product :)

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Structaflor / Yellow Tongue - Water Damage?

Actually, no - https://regenbuilding.com.au/structural ... /xl-floor/ is the one we're probably going with.

2 years2 yearsren_horen_ho posted:
Structaflor / Yellow Tongue - Water Damage?

Likely, yeah. Hebel is our backup option.

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