Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
We've started the process, but about to start the build 🥳🥳
Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
Sorry, that was for SJT 👍🏽
Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
How has everything been? We're excited to finally be kicking off with Semore in the coming months.
Anything else worth keeing an eye out for?
Feedback on Irrigation Design
Hi Brainstrust,
I had a go at creating my own irrigation plan, keen to get some feedback.
It will be run from one 750-800W pump, off 2* 5000L rain tanks.
Each…
Carter Grange vs. Thomas Archer
We spent close to 2 years in a process with TA. It was horrible..... we got to tender, and the first cut was 50% over our budget which "they care…
Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
thanks again Simeon,
I took advantage of this, and got the consultant session done. Working with our builder now to be able to supply lights, 20% off is nice!
InForm SE Suburbs Melbourne
Hey Lighthouse,
They build amazing homes, I think 1.5m would be their STARTING price. It was around 1.1M before covid hit. You'd get a very nice, but smaller house for that.…
How much a ~50sq home cost nowadays?
iamcurious we're building 47.95 - decent spec. PM me if you want details.
CUSTOM BUILDER RECOMMENDATIONS WESTERN MELBOURNE
for a full design and build? or just a builder?
Excessive piers for a house???
How good is Simeon?! Always taking time to help others out! Wish we were building in NSW and could work together.
Thanks for all that you do!
New build - hydronic in slab heating questions!
Thanks Alex,
Definitely looking at edge only.
My research tells me in screed is used a lot when the polished concrete finish you want is expensive, i.e. the cement and aggregate,…
New build - hydronic in slab heating questions!
Hey alex,
Keen to understand your comment about inslab vs inscreed. I understand there are differences, but haven't seen anyone suggest that it would impact the actual heat output?
Our builder wants…
New build - hydronic in slab heating questions!
I'm in a similar boat, keen to get answers from someone? anyone?
Tips on maximising energy efficiency in Canberra
hi bimbob. I know this is an old post, but im deciding whether or not to use slab insulation for a home with…
Fireplace comparisons
we've been through the same journey, don't want to rely on a gas connection, and don't think the electric ones are any good.
We've settled on Bio Flame, the gas…
Hot Water - Distance to shower
Thanks Patrik, we did look at this system, but understand it to be quite expensive. Any idea what this would cost?
They just keep saying it's a lot more labour and…
Hot Water - Distance to shower
Hey Kenny,
Would love to hear how you go in a couple of weeks. Good luck!
We will opt to take our chances unless it's a very bad experience for you!
Hot Water - Distance to shower
Hi Brains Trust,
We are building our home, and we've had to place our HWS (Heat Pump) on one side of the house, and the ensuite on the complete other…
Smart Home with theatre & granny flat
Hey Darren,
What ecosystem do you specialise in?
Simeon - We're looking at Fibaro too
does anyone know the cost of a screw pile?
Nice, we are waiting for the engineer spec, before tendering out to a few local providers 🙏
does anyone know the cost of a screw pile?
Nice. We only need 6-8 😂
does anyone know the cost of a screw pile?
I need screws to reenforce an adjacent wall. Called a couple of providers, they said $800 per screw, supplied, delivered and installed.
Smart Home with theatre & granny flat
awesome looking house!
Love the shadowline cornices, awesome work!
Which smarthome ecosystem did you use?
Hebel + Polyfoam Construction
Thanks Simeon - Best case we can shave the hebel, otherwise have hebel and foam just for the curve.
I guess we need to look at the supporting structure for…
Hebel + Polyfoam Construction
Hi Simeon - there is a large curve in the front, and then a minor one in the back.