Anyone know a good crowd for concreting driveway and paths? I'm getting a quote from Panarama already, but want another one or two quotes.

Copmpany I've been talking to says they use underlay with double-sided waterproof membrane, so no need for sealing then? Any issues with the joins between strips of underlay, or do…

Hi folks, looking for some info from someone in the know.
Looking a putting down a floating strand-woven bamboo floor in our new house. While the underlay does act as a…

Ah, I see you've found the schematics for the base laser-free model.

Optional extra, they cost twice as much as conventional lasers. Quite popular though.

Maybe I'd make a lousy burglar, but surely it would be easier to just break a window!
The internal garage door will I believe have a…

No, its a failry narrow hallway, only 1m.

Slightly long story - house has two splits in it, not enough ceiling space between splits to climb through, so it actually needs 3 manholes. 2 of them are set,…

Manhole needs to either go in our WIR or in the garage. I'm inclined to put it in the garage as there is more ceiling space at that point and…

Soon - April or March, by memory. We got some great bargains there last year. It would, of course, be nice if we had a house to put them in…

There were a few specific delays - it wasn't the easiest house to design (three levels, narrow sloping block) and there was several delays getting it through the ever-delightful Mitcham…

A bit quiet around here recently, where is everyone up to with their builds?
We just had our builders interview, at long last - contract was signed in August 2009. Finalising…

Hi folks. Just wondering, how many of you used an independent building inspector, and how many would suggest it when building with Rendition? Or is it not really necessary with…

We've finally got development approval and subdivision approval, so we're finalising all of our selections while building approval is in the works.
Facade-wise we're weighing up between two options. We're having…

We finally have development approval, at long last (submitted before Christmas). Hopefully that is the biggest hurdle in getting this show on the road...

Hi Fitzy. We signed in August 2009 and it sounds liek we're at about that same stage as you - took a long time to get applications into council, and…

Hi folks, lots of people progressing well, it seems.
We're still in the selections stage, waiting for planning approval from council - going before a panel meeting in a couple of…

Powder room is 2036x1100mm with a 720mm door, swings inwards.
We're trying to work out what would be the best option for wall basin. We originally had the (230mm deep)…

Looking to put solar HWS in our 4bed 2bath new build with good solar access and natural gas in Torrens Park, Adelaide. A few question for you knowledgable types:
1. Flat…

Was thinking further about the issue of potentially not connecting gas at all, but does anyone know about the legislation in SA about gas vs electricity with water heating etc?…

Yeah, we have natural gas. Although we're now flirting with the idea of induction for cooking, so the question to be asked at this stage is if it is worthwhile…

Thanks for the tips. I have reasonable confidence in the design and insulation of our house that it will be fairly liveable in winter even without heating - I'll tell…

Thanks for that. Building with Rendition, pretty much came up with the design ourselves with some help from them. Not much room for creativity on our block, its a typical…

Clearly I want all of those things, all for an unreasonably low price.
We're are looking for something that doesn't have too high an initial price…

Building 4br place on Adelaide plains (actually just at the base of the foothills), looking for advice on heating options.
House will be well insulated to recommended minimums for the…

Its a custom design, long skinny 4br house for a long skinny block.

Hi folks. We're building a custom design duplex in the Mitcham council area with Rendition, plans have just gone into council and we're booked in for our preselection interview in…

I'm pretty sure it means that your tradies can't spell, but I'm not sure what the intended meaning of the message is!

Torrens Park. Knocking down a house on a big block, subdividing and building a pair of duplexes.

So I'm now officially on the building train - signed a contract with Rendition tonight.
Fun times ahead!