Frame in progress..

Freedom brick from Austral

Prep work for the Slab on friday

Footings went in couple of days ago

Congratulations,Have fun setting up your new home

Colour selection in progress.Anyone used any online tools for comparing brick and roof colours

Thanks Mate.Just got confirmation from the Bank that they are ready to release funds pending stamped construction plans from the Builder.

Looks like the "pepper" brick from Australs Urban one range.Im looking at the same ones as well

In the process of completing the colour selection and waiting for the Final construction plans and Engineers drawings

Construction start date is 17th October

Finally signed off on the contract and build specs

Hi Deejay,
Was talking to my builder and they have provided for r2.7 roof insulation and r1.0 in the walls.
We are installing a ducted Aircon in a 220m2 house.
Is this…

Ok,My bank said that a pool does not always add the same value to the build price and it would be a good idea to look at doing seperate contracts…

The Pool looks pretty big.
What size is it?
Did you'll include it in your build contract or are you'll paying for it under a separate contract.
Goandownunder

Can anyone post their build experiences with Absolute Homes in Gladstone.
Goandownunder

It's a nice Flat block and fenced so will save on fencing costs.
Planning on a 220 m2 home and a small 7x3 m swimming pool at the back

Migrated to Australia in February last year and found ourselves settling down in Gladstone.Been close to a year and half and were planning on purchasing a Established home when this…

As per their spec list GJ use Face brick and the local builders use Brick veneer.Whats the best option ?

Hi Shellby ,hope I'm not hijacking your thread ,let me know

That's a big help help Fiat,My soil type is H1 reactive and had read online that waffle pods are not suitable for reactive soils.
https://www.cornellengineers.com.au/bew ... fle-slabs/
But…

Do you guys have any information on what kind of Foundation GJ used,they mentioned Waffle Pod when I first met them but when my Soil report came in (H1 reactive)…

Have just bought a lot in Gladstone and have shortlisted GJ Gardner as one of 2 choices.