Novice8 posted:Adding a portico or front balcony
We've finally finished building and have had a bit of time to lick our wounds. Unfortunately we're a bit ho hum about our fascade and would like to add…
Novice8 posted:Cost of stepping down bathrooms/laundry to match floor lvel
We have 600 x 300 tiles and notice the gap is much smaller than upstairs where we have floorboards.
Novice8 posted:Pearl white vs off white windows..
House up the road has stark white windows, looks dreadful - they almost look like they're glowing. We went with Surfmist windows & garage doors. I personally wouldn't…
Novice8 posted:Surfmist vs white for windows, garage door and fascia
We've got Surfmist for windows, fascia & garage. It's definitely off-white (not yellow), as it looks the same as our off-white mortar. We're ordering off-white plantation shutters.
Novice8 posted:They've agreed to fix the toilets - thanks everyone
They've promised to fix all 4 toilets - I don't mind if it delays the build - I understand mistakes happen, I just wanted it rectified so I'm elated. …
Novice8 posted:Adding a portico or front balcony
That's what we're tossing up between - just a portico at ground level or a balcony on the second floor. It's a two storey house (will post a pic…
Novice8 posted:Laminate laid on uneven subfloor - anyone?
We're in the final stages now, and the laminate flooring has now been laid upstairs. Unfortunately to walk on it you can feel it's uneven, looking at it you…
Novice8 posted:Aveling build
Your photos have all disappeared? 
Or is it my settings? I love a good tile viewing.
Novice8 posted:Cost of stepping down bathrooms/laundry to match floor lvel
Oh gosh the bane of my husbands' existence. We went to every home project builder and asked for this to be done and they all said it was impossible.…
Novice8 posted:They've agreed to fix the toilets - thanks everyone
We are almost at PCI stage, and have noticed that our toilets have been plumbed wrong. We paid extra to have back to wall toilets however, as you can…
Novice8 posted:Is anyone building a Metricon home in NSW?
We are, and we're slowly but surely losing our minds.
Yes, we paid extra for eaves, however they're not a requirement in NSW (dependent on your Council perhaps).
As for hidden costs?…
Novice8 posted:They've agreed to fix the toilets - thanks everyone
Thank you so very much, especially for going to the trouble of taking the photo. That's what I thought. It's the equivalent of telling us although we upgraded…
Novice8 posted:They've agreed to fix the toilets - thanks everyone
Thanks Metroid. That's the line they're using which is why I'm hoping someone who has built with them before and upgraded their toilets could let me know. Their…
