DOUBLE HUNG windows mean that the top and bottom section are both openable. If only the bottom half slides up, and the top half is fixed, then this is called…

You might find that the dotted lines on your plan is a "building envelope". You might have to build within this area anyway.

Yes, that is normal.
Concrete needs an expansion joint every so often. Dont you notice the lines across the footpath, and along driveways??? this line has the reinforcement cut under it,…

I gather your budget for the building will be a substantial sum. This guy is doing a lot of work for his fee. i would say that if the project…

I would say the Architect has made a significant error, in designing a garage that will not allow a car into it. If this garage was meant for golf carts…

go back and complain to the architect.

what does the door shedule say for D5, (which is the garage door). The plan has drawn the door narrow, but the schedule should specify the size.

Hi,
Both could be good, but block B would be in greater danger of having the sun blocked by the northern neighbour. If they built 2 storey, you would get NO…

I am going to build a modified heron. No thread just yet as we have only just got our plans completed. Havent signed up as yet.

So have Heltech closed up or something ? I am just about to sign a contract for a Coral Homes and haven't been told that. I have been quoted screw…

Plantation homes will build for $1k per square. A custom home built by a custom home builder will cost probable $1.5k per square.

I would certainly build a modular home if I had the right block and budget.

Engaging a good building designer would be a good investment for you. The designer can design an efficient home and stay withing all of the required guidelines, making the application…

Hi Pops,
The fences are already existing. You don't need to pay a thing.

You are pretty much right wrexter.
Draftspersons and designers would prepare 95% of all house plans and designs for residential houses. Architects 5%. However, if I was building a multi storey…

I have had professional dealings with this guy, and he strikes me as an honest and straightforward guy.

Hi,
I think that the boys wardrobes need double doors, opening outwards. They are not really walk in robes being only 850 mm wide. turn them back into regular wardrobes, or…

I would agree with soproc. Ring the guy he recommended, or whoever you choose, they should be a member of the BDAV

I can assist anywhere up and down the east coast of Australia, but unfortunately not in Victoria. I am licenced in Tas and Qld, and practice in NSW. I do…

Hi,
This company spoecialises in the design of country style homes. Then a local builder would construct the home according to their plans.
www.hawkesburyvalleyhomes.com.au

Give them a call, then let us know what they are like.

Hi Heath,
Nice to see some pics of PAAL Homes. I prepare their council plans for them.

I would be interested to see your gutter detail where the roof meets the boundary. Usually this would be a gable ended roof, not a hip a s shown on…

Hi Mamta,
You may find it difficult to get a "project home" to suit the shape of your block. But if you like the block and the aspect, then it would…

Hi, in my previous post, I asked about natural light and ventilation to the Theatre Room.
According to the Building Code of Australia, a home theatre is a "habitable Room". Therefore…

Karen, In NSW you need to submit a development application to council which will include your plans and a BASIX (energy efficiency) certificate. Most Building designers/Draftspersons can work outside their…

I suppose, if you like the plan and your builder finishes it off well, then you will be happy. Sometimes too many suggestions and opinions can worry you.
I still think…

It would be nice to know where you are building and what direction is north.
I would prefer to have the internal garage door into the study, rather than the theatre.
I…

Hi Mrs P
The layout looks fine the way it is, but you should think about making sure you get as much benefit as possible from your northern aspect. Depending on…