It's all about perception of value
I would have to agree. Well done that is a great example.
Major vs small builders
I hope you all don’t mind me adding my two cents. I noticed that a few of you used the word cheaper as one of the main differences between big…
Finding a design
WOW, I really feel for you. I agree there are some really slimy operators out there who are more concerned with their commissions then getting the right house for their…
Lets get this 'Building a New House' section started!
I’ve posted a few times on this site, but I have been absent for a while. Now that I have returned I find this thread a pleasant surprise. If you…
Budget on knocking down and rebuilding new house
mmmm… tough one pick a figure, hehehe… as a basic guide I would work on about 10 to 15k for the demolition and somewhere between 900 and 1100 per square…
glass splashbacks
I’m not sure how to prep the surface but I would recommend you use opti-white low ionised glass. Because normal toughened glass has a green tinge which can ruin the…
Marble tile floors & subflooring
Bella that’s the best option, I would even recommend you use the waterproofing over the whole floor not just the joins. yume_87 however it is a must to waterproof the…
Ducted reverse air conditioner
It’s a funny topic air-conditioning, not because it’s over complicated but more so because there is so much room for personal interpretation.
With a lot of ducted systems you can…
Paint the house
Generally speaking the use of acrylics in exterior situations is recommend. As enamels age they become very brittle and chalky and therefore have a tendency to crack and flake off…
Driveway Paving
The metro city factor, lets see… in QLD I find that there can be a difference of any where between 10 to 20% between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. There…
concrete woes
Or try tiles. It's amazing what tiles look like on a patio. Choose a non-slip tile and use plenty of glue to help over come any unevenness in the concrete.…
Driveway Paving
Like I said, this is QLD and it been a while, 99% of all our driveways are now exposed agg, or coloured concrete. Plus we are in the land of…
Driveway Paving
Hay konmanos
The best solution to 1. Stop the pavers from moving and 2. Prevent weeds coming through would be to use a concrete base. I’m a building estimator for a…
Water Proofing an Existing Shower - Help
Hi Tim
Well, well another leaky shower.
The most common cause of leaking showers occurs between the floor and wall joints of the shower recess.
· Up to 90% of showers built onto…
Home Heating Hints
Hi guys,
Joe is right Close-fitting, heavy drapes or blinds, or double-glazed windows reduce heat loss. But Bella unfortunately wooden blinds will not, According to the Building Energy Rating System (BERS),…
Help 1st home builder, builders didnt tellwhole story.
Unfortunately all to often people get a bad impression of the building industry when building with some of the different project builders. Blondie don’t feel bad because you are not…
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