Thanks for your feedback and photo for reference.
No worries, I'll speak to my builder to cut back and tidy up the footings for our renders.

Thanks for your feedback.
I assume it will be my builder responsibility to clean up the footing and smooth it out for the renders to continue rendering.

Hi All,
After the render, I noticed exposed slab edges. Searching the forums, it seems exposed slab edges are normal and useful for termite management. I'm not sure, as I'm trying…

After talking to a few people, I've been advised to purchase temporary fencing over hiring.
Thanks for your input.

Hi All,
Does anyone buy or hire temporary fencing? I am considering a few options. If to hire, buy outright or to be supplied by builder.
Regards.

Hi All,
We are looking at a tilt garage door system with a flush finish (as per photo below).
I am interested to hear from any members who have a tilt garage…

Thanks for all your input. We current have tenants, however they will vacate late March, hence deciding to take advantage and demo in April (hopefully). In that case, I'll hop…

Hi All,
We are planning to demolish early April and it is approaching mid February. I like to be prepared and apply for required permits. Is it too early to arrange…

Thanks for your information EcoEco.

Unfortunately we are at the working drawing stage where we have locked in our design.

Thanks for both your input, its given me more to consider.

For specific windows and doors, the U value they are aiming for is 3.10 and 3.60, and SHGC is either 0.39, 0.49, 0.47 and 0.54. If I decide on standard…

Greetings all,
I've received the energy report for our development. Under the glazing section, it advises double glazed alum thermally broken frames. I am fine with double glazed windows, but hesitant…

The Council requires the stormwater pit to be to moved. Still in the process of checking out specialised contractors. Once I have the figure, I'll update it here.

We are having ducted cooling in the first storey ceiling and ducted cooling/ heating in the ground floor ceiling, except we are considering to have floor discharge registers on the…

Yes, I like to have floor discharge registers for more efficient heating, agreed, better to close off all floor discharge registers when activating cooling.

Hi All,
We are looking at heating and cooling for our new double storey build (with flat roof).
Due to our facade design, we have a generous 600mm height cavity (separating…

I am in agreement with you, poor installation and workmanship. If this happened on our new build, I would be kicking up a fuss. Are they trying to save cost…

Personally, your budget will help guide your decision. Sorry for the broad advice.
Volume builders like Metricon or Porter Davis offer reasonable budget pricing, but your input and control within the…

Yes, the custom builder I'm talking about is a boutique builder. We have our own preferred designer, etc. and will purely use the builder to build.

Ok, interesting re: your custom builder experience. The builder I am watching each day (mornings), they are currently working on a development near by. Their frames, window, plumbing and heating/cooling…

Thanks all for your input.

Thanks. Based on feedback from our Structural engineer (registered EC and DP-AD), our overall design is straight forward. Basically nothing problematic or intricate for our build. I guess our engineer…

Hi All,
A Designer is using a qualified (licensed & registered) third party person to assist with design drawings. When it comes time for the Building Surveyor to check all drawings…

Ah, the easement placement. But overall, congrats on your purchase. Well done!
We are also in same situation as you in regards to sourcing builders. You can inspect new builds…

Sorry to distract from your question, but if you're within the school zone, you have hit the jackpot. You can do wonders with a 720sqm block... dual townhouses?

Hi aussieta, thanks for the info. Actually, my original question relates more to thermal bridging impact between timber frame and cladding. As the nail joining both materials acts as a…

Very insightful, thanks Ed.

Hi Rob, I agree with TheShed. Seek expert advice, whether it's free or paid.
Drawing your plan is already a good start. You have an idea of what you want, therefore…