Please help builder screwing me up
Hi all,
We singed a NSW fair trading contract early this year the finish date on contract is Mid June still not completed. At the time of signing the contract…
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congrats @Sydney-build the min set back on the side boundaries are 900mm i don't think you can get any concession on the side boundaries. I am not sure about the…
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We are trying to build a retaining wall in our backyard which will serve as a garden bed too. Something like this.
of course without the ugly post in the front.…
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Thanks @mattandkatehome we only have 1m on the side looks like we need to stick that ugly thing in our backyard
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Did any one change their water tank location after starting the build? I wanted it to be moved towards the side. Is that even possible?
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Yes 22.5 is the standard We went for it instead of 25 Deg as we dont have any plans in using the attic space for storage or as an additional…
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It's getting on very slow sure the our private builder is not fast as project builders. I guess I am banking on more flexibility ,time will tell figures crossed.
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congrats @vijat1 i see your roof truss are all been done. BW is really moving fast you will be in no time.
BTW anyone know how long did the banks take…
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With all the non stop rains it proving a bit of challenge to get the slab down. hopefully going to get it done by this Monday.
And also when you go…
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@Vijay1 My opinion is to go to 2.7 the pros weight much more than corns here In grand schema of things 4-6 weeks is well worth a wait to get…
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Congrats on your slap now the rain can help it cure !!!
@dotgif and @mattandkatehome were spot on cannot think of anything to add to it. On the good side…
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Thanks Vijay1
Garage door will be decided later once the brick work is done very hard for me to visualise stuffs...
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Lm for piers various have heard the Owner builders paying as low as 30 ish to 70. BTW i was thinking before quote they must have structural specifications which clearly…
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Any one else using Austral Expression Range Black Stone brick?
Roof: Bristle Classic Coal
Windows : cedar on the front, Black rest
Gutter and down pipes : Black
Fascia :SurfMist
Facade:Partially rendered bricks on top…
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Quick Update so far:
Feb 14: Building contract signed
Feb 20: Bank approved
Feb 24: Excavation
Feb 25: Piers
Feb 26: Inspections
Feb 27---- till now rain
I am not sure if they can…
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I am building with a private builder till now he seems to be a good cooperative guy.
He was a brickie and carpenter by trade. If you want his details…
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My house was on the zone of influence Piers needed to get checked by Sydney Waters.
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@Vijay
Good to know you are on Berambing too.
Congrats on the start of ur build.
I guess it would have been easy to level the backyard while the excavator…
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People building on Bermanbing street How do you have you backyard done. I mean its slopping towards the alfresco do you level it out and have a retaining wall at…
Rangehoods - which type is best?
hi,
Ducted is the one which sucks the air into roof space / out of the roof. Recirculating is the the you find in most apartments.
Ducted rangehood in general…
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@Dotgif thanks, yeah lucky my neighbours are all building single storey homes. We are also building single storey.
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hello all,
Sorry took a long break from this thread.
Finally things are moving on my side..
" Going with a Private Builder" scary stuff!!!
waiting for commencement of construction from…