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MrSober

23 June 2023

Re: Home networking future proofingBuilding A New House

Jun 23, 2023 7:36 am

I know the Decos can be configured to be WAP, but I must confess I don't know what the difference is between setting them up as WAPs vs as a mesh? I would have thought the mesh allowed for smooth coverage as I move from room to room? That was something I found weird in the marketing page of these, ...

That was something I found weird in the marketing page of these, they made out like only mesh setup allowed this. If yo...

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MrSober

21 June 2023

Re: Home networking future proofingBuilding A New House

Jun 21, 2023 8:37 pm

Just jumping on to this thread as I'm also at a similar point in trying to understand and decide what's the best way to configure my home network. Building a 2 story home, and currently planning on installing the NBN box, modem/router and 8 port network switch under the stairs which is pretty centr...

If it was me, I'd be going all WAP's wired back to the switch using PoE. Mesh makes no sense to me unless you fit a ver...

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MrSober

21 June 2023

Re: Home networking future proofingBuilding A New House

Jun 21, 2023 4:13 pm

If it was me, I'd be going all WAP's wired back to the switch using PoE. Mesh makes no sense to me unless you fit a ver...

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MrSober

21 June 2023

Re: New house build - Passive HouseBuilding A New House

Jun 21, 2023 11:30 am

I wish I had of spent some money on trying to get better insulation for the house, never really crossed my mind to be honest. But makes alot of sense as it was the best time to do it during the build.

I wish I had of spent some money on trying to get better insulation for the house, never really crossed my mind to be ho...

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MrSober

21 June 2023

Re: Home networking future proofingBuilding A New House

Jun 21, 2023 11:09 am

If setup in WiFi Router mode they can't all be connected on the other side of a switch as mentioned, they would need to be setup in WAP mode (Wireless Access Point) then they should work just like any other WAP. I would be running a dedicated cable to each one rather than running each one off a sepa...

If setup in WiFi Router mode they can't all be connected on the other side of a switch as mentioned, they would need to ...

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MrSober

18 June 2023

Re: Home networking future proofingBuilding A New House

Jun 18, 2023 8:36 pm

I wouldn't worry about loss on cables over 100m as your average house would rarely have a run this long. For places that might only have 1 port but multiple devices a cheap unmanaged switch etc would be the go, yes it will be limited to the 1GbE connection coming in but rarely will you have more tha...

I wouldn't worry about loss on cables over 100m as your average house would rarely have a run this long. For places that...

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MrSober

9 June 2023

Re: Calibrate on Canberra Build Price June 2023Building A New House

Jun 09, 2023 10:34 am

Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much land is now costing if you aren't lucky enough to buy from the LDA..... Alot of land that size is selling for $600k plus in ACT..... I built with ABM Homes back in 2021 I would as...

Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much...

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MrSober

18 January 2023

Re: Water Meter IssueBuilding A New House

Jan 18, 2023 6:35 am

Should be something they come out ASAP to rectify, looking at the neighbors it would appear yours has a leak as I would expect theirs also to be filled if it was seeping in after a rainy day. Defiantly would be going to builder.

Should be something they come out ASAP to rectify, looking at the neighbors it would appear yours has a leak as I would ...

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MrSober

18 January 2023

Re: Building in the ACT with ABM HomesBuilding A New House

Jan 18, 2023 6:29 am

Yeah we have been trying to get our fence done and the weather has had it delayed was meant to be in before Christmas but still hasn't been done. We moved in around June/July, have been pretty happy but a few things have gone wrong since moving in. Our oven failed just before Christmas and is still ...

Yeah we have been trying to get our fence done and the weather has had it delayed was meant to be in before Christmas bu...

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MrSober

18 January 2023

Re: Retaining wall costBuilding A New House

Jan 18, 2023 6:24 am

Not sure about Sydney, but in Canberra we recently got a Sandstone retaining wall done at $265 / sqm including everything. For a retaining wall of rocks you will also need to include the width . In our case the height was 1.1 m + 0,3 m width into total length. Yeah ours done in Canberra was $240/sq...

Yeah ours done in Canberra was $240/sqm back a few months ago, but they apparently have gone up over $350/sqm now. And ...

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MrSober

11 December 2022

Re: Outdoor DeckingGeneral Discussion

Dec 11, 2022 9:11 am

I have never used it personally, just prefer hardwood decking myself and am about to do another deck with Blackbutt. But know people that have decks made out of it and they do say the same, but the time saved not having to put in as much maintenance will make up for it. Heat I think will happen with...

I have never used it personally, just prefer hardwood decking myself and am about to do another deck with Blackbutt. But...

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MrSober

18 November 2022

Re: Floorplan/Build SuggestionsBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2022 3:36 pm

Are retaining walls included in building price? I build on a block with a 4m or so slope from back to front and all I can say is for the cost of the retaining walls I could have bought a larger block that was less of a slope. It is worth taking that into consideration as it can blow budgets really q...

Are retaining walls included in building price? I build on a block with a 4m or so slope from back to front and all I ca...

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MrSober

18 November 2022

Re: Building in the ACT with ABM HomesBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2022 3:24 pm

That's looking good mate. Happy seeing your progress. Hello @suku18. May I ask who you are building with? I feel like we have the same builder but we are building in Tralee and there has been a lot of delays. Our builder is called WNA Constructions. Hey Moldeau, Sorry didnt log in for a long time. ...

Hello @suku18. May I ask who you are building with? I feel like we have the same builder but we are building in Tralee ...

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MrSober

18 November 2022

Re: Custom builder in CanberraBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2022 9:14 am

I thought ABM would have fit that to a T, as they are a local small custom builder. Our price at the time was around $1,800psqm, I assume these prices may have gone up by now as we signed back in 2020. But nonetheless good luck in your search, hopefully you find the right one for your build. I usual...

I thought ABM would have fit that to a T, as they are a local small custom builder. Our price at the time was around $1,...

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MrSober

17 November 2022

Re: Custom builder in CanberraBuilding A New House

Nov 17, 2022 9:24 am

We recently built with ABM Homes, Not sure what there prices are like now or if they are one of the builders you have already approached. Seemed pretty reasonable price for what was included as standard, my Mother build with GJ Gardner in Gunning and I assume this will be different from the team in ...

We recently built with ABM Homes, Not sure what there prices are like now or if they are one of the builders you have al...

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MrSober

29 October 2022

Re: Building in Canberra - CostsBuilding A New House

Oct 29, 2022 10:04 am

Sorry didn't see the reply, So going by the plans, 228.82sqm GFA + 18.40sqm for alfresco etc. Going by that I assume the garage is included in the GFA. with the total being 247.22sqm total built up area.

Sorry didn't see the reply, So going by the plans, 228.82sqm GFA + 18.40sqm for alfresco etc. Going by that I assume the...

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MrSober

7 October 2022

Re: How wide is your hallway?Building A New House

Oct 07, 2022 8:56 am

Yeah 1m was plenty to get out big Samsung french door fridge (doors on) down the hallway. Was even able to get our lazy boi leather recliners and 3 seater down it easy as.

Yeah 1m was plenty to get out big Samsung french door fridge (doors on) down the hallway. Was even able to get our lazy ...

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MrSober

5 October 2022

Re: How wide is your hallway?Building A New House

Oct 05, 2022 8:43 am

Ours is like 1m, which was fine with the original front door which was standard with a window. We ended up with a free upgrade to a wide door which kinda makes me wish our hallway was the same width as the door looking at it now. How wide is your door? Also, when you say 1m, is that including or ex...

How wide is your door? Also, when you say 1m, is that including or excluding the skirting boards? Door is 1200mm wide, ...

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MrSober

4 October 2022

Re: Retaining Walls?Building A New House

Oct 04, 2022 10:53 am

Would agree after our build would be much better to have all retaining walls etc included into the plans and sorted by the builder rather than having to do it yourself after the fact. I guess if they aren't big walls its not as big of a concern, but we ended up with over 120m2 of walls around the pl...

Would agree after our build would be much better to have all retaining walls etc included into the plans and sorted by t...

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MrSober

4 October 2022

Re: How wide is your hallway?Building A New House

Oct 04, 2022 10:48 am

Ours is like 1m, which was fine with the original front door which was standard with a window. We ended up with a free u...