Design and decoration

Concrete base is a rock based material placed and levelled under the polythene prior to the form work and reinforcing then concrete.  See attached photo shows the base, which is crushed rock and is around 50mm to 100mm thick. The need for a smaller aggregate with rounded edges, so the perforation to the polythene is avoided. If a raft slab is being used the use of rock material is not used packing sand takes it's place to form the pods.
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We are currently building one of our Astoria32's in Lalor and the owners are very happy with the progress. After looking at the large corporate builders the owners chose Berstan Homes for their personal attention knowing that a personal approach would not be possible with larger building companies.  The Astoria32 is currently under construction in the Carlingford Estate Lalor, a boutique estate in the middle of Lalor. Carlingford has suitable developer guidelines to ensure the homes built within the estate
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The Shiralee17 has turned out to be a very popular design this year with strong sales. The purchasers are mixed between young family's, singles and retiree's. The Shiralee comes standard with a good size alfresco and with it's open plan living design is very popular. A main feature that has proven to be a winner is the master bedroom being located at the rear of the home. The laundry is of great working size and the size you would expect from
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The Tiana17 by Berstan Homes is a solution for corner lots and able to suit most size blocks with customisation. Offering a choice of 3 or 4 bedrooms and a single or double garage option the Tiana can accommodate most of your family's requirements. read more Corner lots are even cost effective option in new estates due to the major builder's not having a stamp type design to suit them, so this is a way of saving on your home
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I have recently noticed the custom building section of our business has increased by some 25%. I believe this is happening due to consumer awareness of an option to go custom in lieu of the larger stamp type builders.  The cost of a custom design is very similar to a stamp build, but you actually get what you want. Many families have specific requirements and expectations for their new home that cannot be achieved with a stamp type home build.
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Over the years the old laminate kitchen bench tops haven't changed much. Of late the styles and designs have changed significantly to the point that I had some clients look through one of our displays last week that thought the laminate tops were stone!  The old laminate has gone and the new is taking over, very impressive.   
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My old tube TV eventually gave up on Monday, so off we went to Harvey Norman, JB Hi Fi and The Good Guys to have a look at what was on offer.  We found a great selection at all stores, with the The Good Guys being the best in price. We purchased a 60 inch and we went home to install the new TV. I set up the bracket up on the wall and allowed for the 60 inch with
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Orientation is often overlooked by many home designers and it should be one of the main points to design.  Simply it can save you on your energy costs due to better access for the sun to warm your home and using the elements to your new homes advantage is better for the environment.
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I have noticed over the years that the cost of stone bench tops has reduced significantly to the point where it is now half of what it used to be.  Reason being nearly every home builder it is a standard inclusion to supply stone bench tops to the kitchen bench tops.  It's the old supply and demand rule in manufacturing if you can produce more you can reduce cost. This has brought the cost down to the average kitchen to $2,500 including
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There are so many reasons for owing a dog. Companionship Guardianship Ask for nothing You and your family are the centre of their world Better hearing than you and know when somebody is at your front door before they ring the bell. Walking the dog is not only good for them, but healthy for you as well. Easy care depending on which type of dog, chosen dogs with long coats require more attention then dogs with short coats. Size of
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