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mockkie
Oct 28, 2022 12:08 pm

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

Initially once a month as we are 40 minutes away. But now as we are at lockup stage, trying to go once every fortnight.

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nickmaj
May 14, 2024 10:58 am

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 59, 60, 61

best to be safe than sorry! we put our data termination point in our linen cupboard, middle of the house. Was said to be the best spot due to being in the middle. just…

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nickmaj
May 14, 2024 4:15 pm

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

Sounds like a plan There are plenty of good products out there from different suppliers. Main point is you actually get your home wrapped. So well done

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Ashington Homes
May 14, 2024 3:45 pm
Ashington Homes

And we're finally moving forward! Trenches and plumbing in, should hopefully see a slab any day now.

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Dr_rock
May 14, 2024 2:21 pm

How to deal with delay and variations

How to deal with delay and variations
NSW

Not sure, depends on the builder. We are mid build with McDonald Jones, and they have been perfect so far. Contract signed October 2023, Slab went up 1st week of February…

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nickmaj
May 14, 2024 11:41 am

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

Hi all, We are currently just up to lockup stage. Well our portal says lockup complete but our electrical is being done this week, so in theory, fully completed lockup by…

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nickmaj
May 14, 2024 10:20 am

Build Basement for car parking - Sydney

Build Basement for car parking - Sydney

You could be looking at anywhere between $400,000 to $800,000 depending on so many variables including: 1. Site conditions - what material is being excavated 2.…

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Ashington Homes
May 14, 2024 6:01 am
Ashington Homes

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house
WA

Good on you for having a go I am the opposite of DIY (so will pay a builder) - our vibe is industrial/simple so current thinking is 150mm concrete and then internally is…

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aushelby
May 13, 2024 6:42 pm
Rajiv3382
Rajiv3382
Yesterday

Vineyard, NSW 2765

Vineyard, NSW 2765
NSW

Building since 2021 with RH? My file moved into build now, looks like we need to wait for a long time. What issue you had if you don't mind me asking. Thanks

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Rajiv3382
May 13, 2024 3:11 pm
Rajiv3382
Sara thy
Sara thy
Yesterday

Any value on acoustic insulation in internal wall & underflo

Any value on acoustic insulation in internal wall & underflo

Great thanks Simeon. Much appreciate your detailed explanation :-)

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Sara thy
May 13, 2024 1:18 pm
RameshN
RameshN
Yesterday

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

😃 will do an exclusive one for Simeon.. COVID back at home.. kept it simple & we moved in.. & yesterday was the first day at our new home.. Few more bits to go -…

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RameshN
May 13, 2024 9:14 am

Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.

Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.

Sorry to hear. All the advice you are going to get on this one comes down to what your contract says and what variations are allowed and the mechanism for them. For…

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Ashington Homes
May 13, 2024 5:01 am
Ashington Homes
Mattms
Mattms
12 May

IMSU homes

IMSU homes

Has anyone build with IMSU..? Please shade your experience.. Much appreciated

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Mattms
May 12, 2024 11:11 pm
xtrance
xtrance
12 May

Skylights.... Yay or Nay??

Skylights.... Yay or Nay??
VIC

Have had skylights for over 10 years and no leaks. Hire a qualified installer. Love the natural light throughout our house and…

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xtrance
May 12, 2024 2:40 am
xtrance
Pulse
Pulse
11 May

insulation company Sydney

insulation company Sydney

faultless is hard to find, talk to your builder because it has real potential to hold up the schedule so needs to someone they work well with. I agree it is frustrating to…

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Pulse
May 11, 2024 1:09 pm
Talkey
Talkey
10 May

Written Direction To Fix Building Work

Written Direction To Fix Building Work
VIC

Hello. This was 7 years ago, so I'd be worried I'd it wasn't fixed. Just got an email notification about a reply to this topic. In the end, they just went through and…

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Talkey
May 10, 2024 3:51 pm
Talkey
SGT
SGT
10 May

Cement Off

Cement Off

Thanks for that. I think the mortar has been sitting on these surfaces for approx a year. We’re at handover & they tried to get it off the rubber but have damaged it…

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SGT
May 10, 2024 8:12 am
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
10 May

Final Invoice and Key Handover

Final Invoice and Key Handover

Hi Need to read your contract about when final payment is received. Clearly outlines what happens. In vic, known defects or incomplete work must be completed before…

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Pedro4137
May 10, 2024 7:38 am

Provincial Homes

Provincial Homes
NSW
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Hi all, just wondering if anyone is still mid-construction with Provincial Homes. How is your build going?

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Sydneyresider
May 09, 2024 12:15 pm

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Vamashi I will call you first thing this morning. Basically, unless you are a billionaire you will not be able to afford The Parhammer windows or the Nilfire Windows. We…

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Ashington Homes
May 09, 2024 4:54 am
Ashington Homes

Build to BAL-FZ in Blue Mountains NSW - windows

Build to BAL-FZ in Blue Mountains NSW - windows
NSW

@NishaR: Apologies for opening this old thread but I found your post a bit useful, thought of seeking some info from you. I am building 3 houses in Blue mountains in…

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kishan6693
May 08, 2024 11:33 pm
plmns
plmns
8 May

Need your experience with Sherridon Homes

Need your experience with Sherridon Homes

Hi kes We are also planning on going with Sherridon homes. Did u go with them, if so plz share your experience. Thank you

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plmns
May 08, 2024 9:42 pm
H A W U
H A W U
8 May

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

Thank you @ashington Homes for your reply! They just got back to me and offered credit for me to just take it as is. It was a less than quotes I got from ceiling…

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H A W U
May 08, 2024 4:31 pm
Sumeeth
Sumeeth
8 May

New Build with Omnia Homes

New Build with Omnia Homes
1, 2, 3

Not finished yet Terrible experience House is well overdue

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Sumeeth
May 08, 2024 2:45 pm
Homeser
Homeser
8 May

Custom Builder - Premier Traditional Homes (Melbourne)

Custom Builder - Premier Traditional Homes (Melbourne)
VIC

I am consdiering this builder. Can you provide any more info please, send in private message.

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Homeser
May 08, 2024 9:34 am
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Ashington Homes
May 07, 2024 7:46 pm
Ashington Homes
mockkie
mockkie
7 May

Which 90cm rangehood is better

Which 90cm rangehood is better

Canopy and Undermount are best, and need to be ducted externally. Which one you go with will be largely determined by your design and joinery choices. What you should be…

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mockkie
May 07, 2024 2:18 pm

How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?

How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?

I am building a new residential house. The structural engineer suggests drilling 60 bored piers which are no less than 600mm deep and at lest 300mm in stiff clay. If…

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jefferyb
May 07, 2024 11:36 am

Custom builder

Custom builder
VIC

There are many custom builder that will build your house with an nice finish however how do you know 1.8M is enough budget? Did your designer have your budget verified…

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building-expert
May 07, 2024 9:02 am
building-expert
Alse87
Alse87
6 May

Corner Block - Driveway Location Dispute

Corner Block - Driveway Location Dispute
NSW

Thank you for getting back. I was hoping you would say you got your way. Frustrating to know this about corner lots after buying the lot and well into the design phase.

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Alse87
May 06, 2024 9:27 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior…

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Sara thy
May 06, 2024 5:32 pm

Does anyone know the price for stone column per sqm? incl dry stacked installation.

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Sleepless Knights
May 06, 2024 1:54 pm
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DeeAu
May 06, 2024 11:57 am

My open shelf pantry will be similar to below image with window. all appliances like rise cooker, dish washer will be in the…

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Sara thy
May 05, 2024 8:56 am

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

put the 2 draw set directly under the cooktop and the 3 draw set either side for balance

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Splashers
May 04, 2024 8:32 pm
Splashers

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

Hello Homeoners, working with Montgomery to build a Carolina 286. It's been a difficult process, not with Montgomery but with other issues out of our control (easement…

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BrigidFrancis
May 04, 2024 8:33 am

Tree Worries.

Tree Worries.

Ponzutwo All right, you called me out with the word "accidentally" but on the other hand it wasn't deliberate either on our part. It was more of a case of a dumb…

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Ashington Homes
May 03, 2024 4:38 am
Ashington Homes

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
1, 2

Thanks. I guess it's easier for us as we do this every day so for the most part we know what we want and can give the designers a clear idea as to what we want. The…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:43 pm
Ashington Homes

Looking for a builder

Looking for a builder

You are the 3rd person this week with a 20m block :-D I am building my own on a 22m wide block ( about to start in a couple of weeks). If there are no volume builders…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:26 pm
Ashington Homes

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

It is so easy to do yourself. Even if you are not very handy. You literally only need a few basic things from bunnings. Honestly even with the most basic skills I know…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:02 pm
Ashington Homes

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for…

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Sara thy
May 01, 2024 5:41 pm

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?
NSW
1, 2

Great answer from Simeon to which I would like to add: The question could be asked how many people regret not having their own independent inspector or getting one too…

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building-expert
May 01, 2024 7:18 am
building-expert
newbuild01
newbuild01
30 April

Question about orientation

Question about orientation

Thank you both for taking the time to reply!

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newbuild01
Apr 30, 2024 5:55 pm

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Hey Setsquare Firstly thank you to all the kind comments here. Now to answer your question, it comes down to what budget you have. New South homes who are based at…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 30, 2024 1:18 pm
Ashington Homes

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