Beautiful!
That's what I'm talking about.

Could be a message in this for all considering signing a new home contract.
When it comes to agreeing to/nominating the liquidated damages amount - negotiate a far higher amount than…

All treatment is envelope treated! - does that count CCA?

My apologies. Good building practice and following engineers recommendations has lead me to believe that a M10/M12 bolt within 100-1500mm from bottom bracing point of a strap/speed brace is…

One other thing with frame overhang is that usually the fascia is a set distance from the frame (usually 150mm thereabouts). Which in the extreme cases means that the…

Waffle pods to suit a H class site increase the pod height by an additional 75mm (approx) from the standard M.
So your finished floor level would normally have been 310mm…

The H2/Rhino treated timber is usually blue/green in colour, whilst LOSP treated timber is dyed a red/pink colour and can smell like kerosene.
There are also other forms of…

Pre fab or stick built?

Banding is quite common with volume builders, if yours is not one then I would be asking some questions.
What the painter hasn't done is seal the joins prior to spraying…

Also note that the speed bracing is a type b form of bracing which to meet regs requires a mechanical fixing (dyna bolt or the like) within 100mm of the…

Agreed.
Most builders will adhere to a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio (1 metre rise for every 5 or 6 metres of run).
Just one thing to remember with the steps is that…

You could try:
- Structural works
- O'Neill Group
- Intrax Consulting Engineers
I've used these guys before, but like anything please do not hold me responsible for their service timelines.
All the best.

If the engineer has provided doc's on the rework then that'd be enough for me. Basically they're comping up the amendments, so should anything occur down the track then…

VJ,
Ensure that the builder provides you with supporting documentation for what they have done. I have seen the timber blocks used before, but dowelling in reo, I'd want some…

Dust pan - definitely.
I get the awesome job of vaccing the dust pile regularly left in the pantry.
If not only for the resale benefits also.
H

Hi,
you could try crimewatch.com.au (see the about us page) as they may be able to assist.
I can see the benefits of a bagless ducted vac unit - I regret not…

Traffic! - Foot traffic and vehicle traffic.
Do you like kids?

Hi Rob,
the amount of $$$ for subbies/trades really depends on your design and overall finish required.
Many electricians will look at the amount of points (light/gpo etc...) some will…

I think that how much material is left may also enter the equation.
With regard to a pack of bricks - it's cheaper and easier to give them to us. …

Welcome.
Like the plan, a lot of comments regarding a standalone bathroom. You could look to add a shower compartment to the garage powder room if need be. If…

Ditto.
The only issue we had was the moulding (timber bead) around the kitchen cupboards fouling with the dishwasher.

From memory, a couple of builders were in the vicinity of 30-40% on house upgrades only exclusive of landscaping and site costs.
Ex display homes can be really good…

Alan,
I understand your concern with the progress on your home ceasing, but what you may find is that the builder will still want to continue your home, they have turnover/revenue…

Do you have someone that you trust to keep an eye on the project?
You can always look at using independent inspector s to ensure quality is kept, but…

2m, most volume builders would consider building on it.
A 50/50 split would leave it with a 1m cut and 1m fill which isn't too bad, some minor retaining…

Sorry, I wasn't heading off on another tangent. I'm aware of a couple of builders that alter their days due to expected construction time (hence the size and additional…

A few questions.
- what is the size of your house?
- what additional items are/have you included (carpet/timber flooring/window furnishings/landscaping etc...)
- are retaining walls included/required?

Platinum, that was pay '$X' and get 'X' yeh?
From memory, M-con are now stick building all of their homes - in Vic anyway.
Feel free to PM you supervisors name.
H

Fantastic.
Good to see that purchasing a premium block comes with a few extras.
Look forward to seeing the photos.

Ditto.
I would still be mindful of the maintenance/warranty issue, especially if you do them after handover. During construction is always a good bet, then the builder can't say that…