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seanr53

Wollongong, NSW
Joined 19 September 2010
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11 years11 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

Well, after many months, we finally have a slab!
We have been cursed by the weather, and above all, our concretor who relocated to Queanbeyan halfway through the job. …

11 years11 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

Well, I haven't posted for some 2 months now, because, well nothing much has happened. Apparantly, our concretor was overcommitted and only got around to our site until the december…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
BASIX Question

Mickur,
BASIX rating is divided nto 3 categories: Energy, water, and thermal comfort. You must pass the minimum performance benchmark in every category.
Building fabric (i.e. insulation and glazing)…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

Hi reindeer831,
CC / CDC is construction certificate / complying development approval, and is the authority approval to construct the house.

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

Well, exciting news, the private certifier has approved our plans, and is issuing a CDC. We can now build!
I was wondering how long people have waited between…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

Ho Kerry-ann,
Love your kitchen - It is huuge. I'll have to read your thread to see what appliances you are using - just starting to work that out now.....

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

Hi Andystar, thanks again. Our little boy has the burden though, not us. He is an absolute joy to have as a son. Our 6 year old…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

thanks for your comments Andystar,
I love the bedrooms off the rumpus too - will be good for the kids as they grow, and the fourth bedroom can double as either…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Our South Coast Custom Build

Well after lurking around for a long time, it is now high time I started our own topic on our journey. Here is the story so far:
1) Put a…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
No Sarking in colourbond roof - Victoria

Hi Ashy85,
The risk of condensation is dependent on the dewpoint of the air within the roof void, and the surface temperature of the inner roof surface. There are two…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
BASIX requires R-Value 1.9 for walls

I suggest you get a Accurate assessment done, but I think you will need insulation or reflective foil. In your climate, reflective foil and an airgap may be enough,…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
New Home Heating and Cooling - Split System vs. Ducted

The pros and cons of ducted vs wall or cassette type splits are:
Ducted pros:
1) More aesthetically pleasing (no ugly fan coil unit visible)
2) Quieter (if properly designed)
3) can condition the…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Solar Panel Positioning

When you say solar panel, do you mean a solar collector (hot water) of photvoltaic cells (electric)?
You definately should get the builder to locate it on the North…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
My design - feedback please....

Hi Dakr,
My comments are:
1) What is the block Orientation? Going by your design, it would appear to be at the rear of the property. This is very important.…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!

Thanks Pete_n_pet,
I love it, and had to share it. I attached the landscape plan below, so you can see how the interior and exterior blend.....
http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s408/SeanR53/landscape_plan.jpg
Still need to do…

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!

Here are my custom plans. The site is 15 x 40 metres, and relatively flat. It is about 650 metres of the coast.
http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s408/SeanR53/1201_SK01_03-page-001.jpg
http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s408/SeanR53/1201_SK02_02-page-001.jpg
Any thoughts / opinions?

12 years12 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Building at McCauley's Beach Thirroul, NSW

Hi beached_as,
Did you know there is an acoustic report on Stckland's i-scope website? Your builder will have access to this. You may not need another acoustics report.
We are…

13 years13 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
How long will it take for land registration???

Thanks everyone.
Your responses have been a great help.
Looks like the programme will be too tight - I have asked the builder if they can fix the…

13 years13 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
How long will it take for land registration???

Hi I am wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the time it would take for land to be registered, once all the road, curbing and guttering is…

13 years13 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Mandatory 5 star energy rating confusion

In response to the query on the North glazing.
The house is located in Brisbane. In this climate very little heating is required over the year, but there…

13 years13 yearsseanr53seanr53 posted:
Building at McCauley's, Thirroul, NSW - Site Costs Headache

Hello all,
Over the past couple of months, we have been searching for a house design for our block of land.
We found a design from a major builder, and…

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