Hi all,
About to commence build #3!
I wanted to use Austral Leeuwin bricks, but was recommended against it as they can look busy.
Unfortunately, the only pictures I can find…

Thanks Michelle - I have decided to go with porcelain tiles.

The pictures you posted are very contemporary elevations with contemporary colours - so I think the contrasting gutter looks good in this situation. On my house, I went all Surfmist…

Hi all.
Trying to find out peoples experiences with bamboo and vinyl - my whole house was tiled before - it was good but a bit clinical.
I know all…

Hi Michelle,
We do get quite a variance.
In the summer, we can expect days in excess of 40 degrees.
It is mainly a dry heat but humidity has definitely increased…

Hi Michelle.
I'm in WA - just to give you an idea of the climate.
I am thinking of going bamboo flooring but I am really worried about warping and cupping.. I…

Builders do have different rules, but as long as your tradespeople have the required insurances, public liability etc, there should be no reason that they can't be covered by their…

Any chance you can just get their installers to do the pre-lay and then get the actual system installed after hand over?
My house is around 27 squares of internal living…

Ha! Yes, that maybe would help. I am more after the technical aspects of why you would go one over the other, however here are some details about the house.…

Some manufactures will commence warranty from the date of commissioning rather than the date of purchase, so if you explain the situation with them and provide proof that you did…

Hi all,
Just wanting some opinions.
I can't decide if I am going to use clay, concrete or limestone pavers.
I know most of the pros and cons of each, mainly…

Definitely put everything central.
But, when considering your garage as a location, think about heat. If equipment gets too hot, it will shutdown or malfunction.
You are using some decent…

The HIA contract is generic.
It will refer to certain addenda which will outline your details specifications and prestart selections.
As long as you have a signed copy of all of…

Hi All,
It has been a while since i posted, but I have just attached the final plans.
On another update - I purchased my stove yesterday as prices were about…

I would say at best 6 months if everything goes well.
The first house I built, the slab was down in January, I got had over in June, it as…

Hi all,
I am currently building out in the Swan Valley on a block that has some clay in it (S class with C2 detail).
I need to think about my…

Thanks heaps!

Hi all,
I am planning to use a very large 735x735 tile as my splash back tile.
The problem is, the main wall it will be seen on (behind the…

Hi all,
I asked my builder to provide me with a 1200 entry door, which they did and charged me about $800 which was not bad.
Although I noticed it…

Hi all,
I am wondering if there is an earthworker on the forum that might be able to shed some light on this, or anyone else who is in the know.
My…

I'm building with Ventura as well.
My last house was built with Impressions and also used Affinity.
I lived in my last house for over 3 years without any issues…

Did they tell you what footing detail is required?
Like C1, C2, etc.

Site works is generally cut/fill and sand pad. Basically the bas works before you get a slab.
Most builders will itemise things like sand pad, cut and fill, hard digging,…

Hi All,
As a solar HWS option, my builder is offering a Leda solar+instant gas boosted system.
There is very little information on these on the net as in where they…

Thanks all

I used a company called Houspect at my PCI on my first build. I would imagine they would have plumbing people.

Yes, I think the concept of the bin is worth it, not sure about the monetary value, but it is what it is.

Thanks

Hi All,
I thought I would contribute to the forum with my build in Baskerville in the Swan Valley WA.
I bought an almost half acre block around this time last…