Black marks on timber fence
Hi,
Our lapped and capped timber fence has just been completed and it has these black marks. What are these?
Timber Fencing Recommendation - Brisbane Northside
Hi, anyone can recommend a good, affordable timber fencing company up Brisbane Northside, in North Lakes area?
We require Good-Neighbour fencing for a job early next year (Jan / Feb).
Ta.
Help please! First time building with Bold on the Gold Coast
Omg, now I am getting worried. But I agree that their service quality has worsen since we signed the final contract.
Transfer of Names on Title of Land
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How long does transfer of names on land title takes?
We purchased an empty lot of land (it was a small subdivision from a private seller) and the land was titled…
Build mistake - advice needed
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Thanks for that~~ Yes we definitely realised that we need to re-check again and again. I guess we trusted them a bit too much. Can't believe we are all paying…
Build mistake - advice needed
OMG, I know this is quite a late post but I can't believe I am having the same issue at the moment. From the beginning of our meetings with the…
Small gap between brick post and wall.
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After finalising all of our contract and drawings for our house.. we’ve totally overlooked the fact that one of the front brick piers will leave 13cm gap between the post…
Do you need Council Approval for Ground-Level Floor Decking?
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I am in Queensland, Moreton Bay Council. I was reading about decking and found that in the council website, it mentioned that council approval is required for decking on floor…
Things not included in builders price
Depends which builders you go to. Check and ask for their inclusions. One builder can have more than one inclusions depending on your budget. Some builders have their inclusions on…
Home builder scheme
Hi, I'm not sure which state you're in but here in Qld, the application has been released and one of the requirements is that if you're applying as a couple,…
Should we start looking looking for a builder already?
2 months will go quickly. You need heaps of time to find the builders that suit you, find a house layout that you like or may take longer if you’re…
Pool Council Application Process
mm contract is the standard Master Builders Queensland, Pool Building Contract Level 2.
Inclusions the pool company said "Council Application Included".
Pool Council Application Process
hi, sorry this is probably a stupid question, but how do I know which one?
Pool Council Application Process
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Can someone explain to me what it the detail process of having a pool before build? This is our first time building a house and a pool so we need…
Help please! First time building with Bold on the Gold Coast
Hi,
We are building with BOLD too near North Lakes area and have been really pleased with them. We are now waiting for the council approval stage.
The only issue we…
Small garden bed - Tropical Fence Screening
Hi, this is really interesting. How far from the fence do you plant the clumping bamboos?
Does this type of bamboo: Bambusa textilis and Gold Stripe, shed their leaves a lot?…
West Facing Window
Thanks for the advise bashworth! Will definitely look into this!
West Facing Window
Thanks for the solution guys.. It's kinda sad since the West side has a nice view.
I guess, I need to compensate this!
Are there any exterior or interior blinds or what…
West Facing Window
Hi,
I have a small block so there's not much that can be altered to my house plan. There is about 2m gap from the west wall to the fence. Just…
Fencing on 200 OMP
Thanks and yes, we are planning to put a normal timber good-neighbour fencing there at that yellow line. I just wasn't sure whether this drawing meant that I could put…
Recommended home inclusions and optional extras?
I'm in QLD but I'm sure it's the same in WA too. Each builder have their own standard inclusions.. so you'll need to go to each builder to ask for…
Help! How to decide on a builder without quotes
wow, $3000 deposit before a quotation? That's a bit excessive.
Fencing on 200 OMP
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The house I'm building has 200 OMP. I checked online and OMP means "Outer Most Point" which i still don't quite understand. Is this from the external wall to the…
Dishwashing Provision
Could someone help and see if this dishwashing provision normal? or should I be requesting some adjustment?
Provision:
900mm (H)
610mm (W)
580mm (D)
Thanks.
Dulux Intergrain Stain Bondi Sands
Anyone have a picture of this timber stain for a front door and timber stairs ?
I tried searching it online but couldn't find anything that helps..