Posi joists are being installed at one of our Diamond Creek custom builds. This is a great way of saving timber by using Posi joists instead
of timber beams.
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New Home Buyers Blog
Custom builder Lower Templestowe
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
When building on a sloping site the most popular way of approaching footings are strip footings. Pictured here is an example on one of our Templestowe
knock down rebuilds.
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Custom builder Diamond Creek
Monday, February 03, 2020
When building retaining walls they can become very boring so why not make them more interesting by adding some rock features.
Here is a perfect example of one of our projects in Diamond Creek showing the use of a combination of rocks and conventional concrete sleepers with stunning
results.
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Custom builder Camberwell
Friday, January 31, 2020
When building a kitchen including an island bench, you really should consider some stunning pendant lights. The pendants will help highlight the island
and make your kitchen pop.
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Custom builder Healesville
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Anyone for a sauna? Why not have one built into your master ensuite for your own private use.
Saunas are a great way to clean your pours and can be very therapeutic.
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Custom builder Warranwood
Friday, January 24, 2020
Alfresco’s in Melbourne can struggle to be used in our winter so why not use some ceiling heaters? This will make a hugh difference and will help create
a year round entertaining zone.
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Custom builder Kew
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
The steelwork is all done and we are now ready for the bondek and on with the mesh and concrete for this suspended slab.
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Custom builder Canterbury
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Glass balustrading is a great way of creating a feel of space with their transparency, where a timber or iron balustrade can give a cluttered look.
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Christmas 2019
Friday, December 20, 2019
Christmas is a time of year for reflection for the ones that didn’t make it and for the ones that did.
We lost our father this year and this will be our first Christmas without him. I remember dad once said death it’s so permanent and how right he was,
make sure you tell your family and friends what you think of them often because once they pass you can say no more.
On a happier note the whole team
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Custom builder Melbourne
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
There is nothing better than inviting some friends around and making your own pizza in your new pizza oven. There are plenty of suppliers in the market
of pizzas makers so the just Goggle them.
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Custom builder Warrandyte
Monday, December 16, 2019
Jetmaster have some great gas fire places on display at their Richmond showroom. Here is a perfect example of a fire place with a stunning tiled feature
backing surrounding the flue.
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Custom builder Wonga Park
Friday, December 13, 2019
Niches in wet areas are becoming very popular but many make the mistake of making them too small. Here is a perfect example of a large niche with plenty
of space.
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Custom builder Donvale
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
National tiles have some lovely large tiles at their many displays around Melbourne. Here are some beautiful large dark tiles they have at the moment
in stock.
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Custom builder Diamond Creek
Friday, December 06, 2019
Wall frames are now up and the trusses are about to be erected, then the roof.
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Custom builder Warranwood
Thursday, December 05, 2019
A combination of feature pendant lights, down lights and light coloured cabinetry make this home very light and bright.
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Custom builder Warrandyte
Monday, December 02, 2019
A great way to make a timber ceiling feature is to use plywood panels with express joints clear coated for protection with amazing results.
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Custom builder Donvale
Friday, November 29, 2019
There are so many kitchen cabinetry colour combinations, why not try a white stone with a dark cabinets to make your stone pop.
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Custom Builder Canterbury
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
You see tiled bathrooms with horizontal and vertical lines everywhere, why not make a statement by using a Herringbone pattern for a wall or two.
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Custom Builder Templestowe
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The lower raft slab is all formed up and ready for concrete at one of our Templestowe projects.
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Custom builder Doncaster
Thursday, November 21, 2019
A lovely example of a blue splashback with cabinet under lights to reveal a soothing blue feel.
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Custom Builder Kew
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Perfectly selected feature lighting and furniture make for the perfect kitchen dining area in this lovely Berstan Home.
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Custom builders
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Another load of concrete being pumped into a Templestowe Knock down rebuild.
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Custom builder
Monday, November 11, 2019
The floor joists are going up at one of our Diamond Creek custom builds.
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Home builder
Friday, November 08, 2019
How do you achieve the perfect tile laid level? Levelling clips are a great idea and pictured here is our tiler showing the clips in use on one
of our latest projects.
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Custom Builder
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
When designing your kitchen cabinetry a great idea is to have adjustable shelving because let’s face it not all packages are the same.
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Custom builder Templestowe
Monday, November 04, 2019
The guys are pouring the strip footings at one of our Templestowe custom builds. To get great results with sloping blocks of land like this they are the
only way to go.
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Custom builder Diamond Creek
Friday, November 01, 2019
This is one of our Diamond Creek custom builds. The ground floor walls have been nearly completed but the rain stopped the guys doing the Posi joists
so they will be back tomorrow.
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Custom Builder
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Always looking for different looks and styles for bathrooms why not fit some arched mirrors.
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Custom builder Ivanhoe
Friday, October 25, 2019
I was out and about on one of our builds and came across one of our tilers work. He had a tile he had just cut and wow what a cut it was!
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Custom builder
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Don’t be afraid to mix in some dark colours when building your custom home. Here is a perfect example of a dark ceiling with matching dark cabinets with
stunning results.
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