Trimega posted:Void and/or increased ceiling heights
We have a void above the entry in our build. It's still at frame stage at the moment so a little hard to picture how successful or otherwise it will…
Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Appreciate the feedback! Yeah, probably too far along to do much the alfresco area. Will just have to see how it turns out. We'll look to plants to help with…
Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Been to visit the site a few times - still only frame up but all the rooms and spaces feel smaller than we thought it would. Our project manager said…
Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
We went away for a few weeks and came to this.
Blog updated for those playing at home 
Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
We went with Blackett Homes - no the plans stayed pretty much the same.
Trimega posted:Our KDR Project - Canberra
Looks great! Hope ours turns out that well!
Trimega posted:Slab scarring
Thanks. Have asked builder to inspect it and get back to us.
Trimega posted:Slab scarring
Hi we went to inspect our site after the slab was laid and noted a few “scars” along the side of the slab and looks to be exposed. What do…
Trimega posted:How does a parapet wall help with building height?
Thanks for that! Yes, you were right. They drew us a diagram and helped clear things up!
Trimega posted:How does a parapet wall help with building height?
So our builder just informed me that due to depth of the sewer pipes or something, they need to raise our slab by 150mm - problem being that the house…
Trimega posted:Selecting a Builder - Rawson high upfront site costs
Did they even come out and take a look at your block? Would be good to know how they come up with that figure. They may have done some ground…
Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Visited the site again after last week's demolition. Pic from my DJI Spark drone 50m above the site
Trimega posted:How often do you visit your site?
We just started our build last week and turned up to watch the demolition! We'll probably visit the site once every few weeks to document the progress.
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Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
So it's been over a year since my last post, but happy to report that demolition commenced today! They demolition team turned up and didn't waste anytime tearing the place…
Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Thanks for the comments! Some interesting points we hadn't considered and glad that it seems mostly OK.
We might need to rethink some of the west facing windows.
The void…
Trimega posted:Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
Hi all.
So we've finally bitten the bullet and decided on a KDR of our old home! It's an exciting time but we're total noobs and have found this forum…
Trimega posted:Stormwater easement
Hi guys. So we're in the (very) early stages of a KDR on narrow block in Canberra. We've been looking for designs that will fit on the block (13.1m wide…
