We pay the same for both Hebel and Alpha, cost installed is around $130/sqm plus gst so yours would be around $24,750 plus GST.

If its just a wall, you could pick a side that is less visible and render the top at say a 2-3 degree angle to direct the water to one…

It is caused by the capping not being angled back towards the roof.
Best way is to get your roofer to adjust your cappings for a long term solution, otherwise you…

Hi All,
I thought I would add my 2 cents into this thread as it's possibly relevant.
I have built so many homes over the years with Hebel flooring, and I…

You most likely have an absorption trench system which is basically a series of pipes underground with holes that slowly drain the stormwater into the ground.
Is there any chance you…

We do 5m spans all the time with no issue so I don't think it's the span, unless they have used 45mm I joists, I think it has something to…

Do you have a large window ie very tall window in that void? Any chance you can screen shot your elevation?

Normally days are business days but include saturdays if your approval allows work on saturdays.
Contracts normally include a definition so just double check to see if days are a defined…

That is perfectly fine.
We have to drive an excavator over the slab to do all the external drainage and some minor chips are normal and don't effect the structural integrity.
cheers
Simeon

No problem.
When you are ready give me a shout

Hi lyzm90
I am not sure this theory works when basements are involved here is why:
Normally the $3000/sqm is for timber structure with waffle slab on ground. If your home is…

Thanks Mark.
Yes our new designer is amazing!
I will post some updates as it progresses
Thanks again for your kind words
Cheers
Simeon

Yes it is standard for them not to negotiate the HIA contract. it is a take it or leave it situation.
Once you sign with them you become a just a…

Yes we do!
We are currently doing one at the moment but rather then bearers and joist we are doing brick piers and a suspended slab.
Some councils dont like slab or…

Hi Everyone
Time for an update:
It has been a good few weeks with the weather being favourable. Overall the build is going well.
We are only around 1 week behind program, the…

MarcG
Sorry I couldn't respond to that last post ( there is a limited number of times you can do replies in an embedded thread)
That building insider guy only posted 3…

Takashi
I was correct in assuming what you meant by sunken.
If you want to see the double story from the front you need to have a flat roof, although my big…

Hi Jason,
We have designed a couple of these on "Pizza" shaped lots with north to rear.
If you PM me I can send you some plans to inspire you as…

Can you text me your number to 0431 712 792 and I will be able to get you the code
cheers
Simeon

Hi Takashi
Thank you so much for following my thread and for the excellent questions.
Here goes my attempt at answering them:
1. We try not to overthink the weather as…

Suku
You are welcome.
You have my number so if you need any assistance during the build just give me a shout
cheers
Simeon

Suku
That is so fast!
Its been interesting watching your journey, can't wait to see how it all comes together
Cheers
Simeon

can you please text me on 0431 712 792 and I will get the code out immediately

Thank you!

Hi Stefcep
Thank you so much for your advice.
We normally allow for 54 bricks per square meter but somehow by the time we add all the sand, cement, lintels and labour…

Hi everyone,
A few months back I asked for the forum's help to find a new designer.
Here is the first creation he has come up with for us and our amazing…

Hi Everyone
Apologies for the time between updates.
Heaps of people have been asking me offline how everything has been going and truth be told, things have been a little slow during…

Pelli69
It is super normal for new homes to move as they settle in over the first year or two.
Usually we find that some minor cracking may occur in gyprock, especially…

To be honest I don't know. We get ours on a supply and installation package so I know how much per sqm we pay for framing but not the lineal…

We use 90 x 45 LVLs in most of our homes for studs.
Yes it costs a bit more but the walls are straighter, stronger and we find that it is…