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Hi Folks, At the tail end of a new build and we noticed our pebble Crete driveway…

jok50

Apr 28, 2024 2:37 pm

Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook

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Real Estate

its kinda all the same.. point cook --- over populated, long drive to train station…

ohgosh

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Apr 28, 2024 2:06 pm

Buying on Warrigal Road (Oakleigh) - need advice Buying on Warrigal Road (Oakleigh) - need advice

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Real Estate

we are planning to buy a house on the warrigal road, but most of our friends say…

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Apr 28, 2024 1:58 pm

vanessaf

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Need some front yard ideas!Need some front yard ideas!

Hi 👋🏼 My partner and I starting our house with Firstyle in Vineyard. All seems…

koffeetime

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vanessaf

Apr 28, 2024 1:56 pm

JTLavs

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Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, Need some ideas for my east facing front yard. There are a few elements…

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JTLavs

Apr 28, 2024 12:34 pm

k77driver

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Working with Metronest Working with Metronest

Question about orientation Question about orientation

VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I…

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k77driver

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

newbuild01

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Building contracts Building contracts

Hi, My first post here. I got an plot of land that is at an angle to the road facing…

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newbuild01

Apr 28, 2024 12:29 am

Huynhm3

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Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

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Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

Polytec Ravine finish Polytec Ravine finish

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Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not…

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Best electric hot water system in 2024?Best electric hot water system in 2024?

Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm

bashworth

Yesterday

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Thanks good to know. How big is your tank? So you can set when your heat pump runs…

Waterproofing Waterproofing

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bashworth

Apr 27, 2024 2:57 pm

RenoBel

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Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need…

RenoBel

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RenoBel

Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

waxinggibbous

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Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build

Owner Builder Forum

1 ... 18, 19, 20

Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy! But I've realised that at…

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waxinggibbous

Apr 27, 2024 10:22 am

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

27 April

Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting…

Our House Build

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Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am

750mm wide joinery - drawers?750mm wide joinery - drawers?

27 April

Pulse is correct. It's the trap that takes up space. The plan shows a vessel style…

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Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining

Apr 27, 2024 2:15 am

yentikonda

26 April

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

NSW

Hello all, bought a block of land and would like to find designs now. We want a…

yentikonda

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yentikonda

Apr 26, 2024 11:54 pm

AAAnewbuyer

26 April

Buying Land

1, 2, 3

Is it not only Melbourne Tarniet project under administration?

AAAnewbuyer

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AAAnewbuyer

Apr 26, 2024 11:53 pm

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)

26 April

NSW

having built on acres several times i suggest that you also need to add the cost…

acrgebuildnsw

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Pivot door vs. hinged door?Pivot door vs. hinged door?

Apr 26, 2024 8:31 pm

Pulse

26 April

Windows & Doors

920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’…

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Pulse

Apr 26, 2024 8:03 pm

Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards

26 April

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am trying to find lighting for kitchen, dining areas but looking online, I don…

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Apr 26, 2024 6:24 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

26 April

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

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What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

ECOECO

26 April

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

ECOECO

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ECOECO

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

26 April

Kitchen Corner

Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. But I guess it's harder to tell the cost…

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Owner Builder : Need some help Owner Builder : Need some help

Apr 26, 2024 10:50 am

strangerr

25 April

Owner Builder Forum

Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with…

Vaisakh VK

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strangerr

Apr 25, 2024 5:59 pm

Basher

25 April

Potential Water buildup under slab Potential Water buildup under slab

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole…

Basher

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Basher

Apr 25, 2024 3:47 pm

Hello_world

25 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Yep 1.2 plus a contingency of 15%

Hello_world

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Hello_world

Apr 25, 2024 11:35 am

Mattms

25 April

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

NSW

1, 2

Montu, did you manage to find the inspector. Cheers mate

Montu12

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Mattms

Apr 25, 2024 11:05 am

rssanre

25 April

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

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rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023 AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

25 April

Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine.

lilijana

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Solar Panel Installation Solar Panel Installation

Apr 25, 2024 8:01 am

EvryThingIsNormal

24 April

Also, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the…

kumar2015

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EvryThingIsNormal

Apr 24, 2024 4:22 pm

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

24 April

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

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Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

24 April

Hi All Hoping someone can help me with this worry. I'm in the process of an new…

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Building With AllCastle Homes Building With AllCastle Homes

Apr 24, 2024 1:47 pm

lilijana

24 April

NSW

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi I would like to get in touch with you. I’m a first time builder we just signed…

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lilijana

Apr 24, 2024 1:33 pm

Screed Orientation Screed Orientation

24 April

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient the fall planes in the balcony…

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Brand new house with beyond horrible windows Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

Footermo

24 April

Windows & Doors

I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand…

Footermo

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Footermo

Apr 24, 2024 8:57 am

Carlisle Building Experience Carlisle Building Experience

24 April

Carlisle use to include a water resistant Performance Solution in lieu of waterproofing…

josh12

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Apr 24, 2024 12:32 am

Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?

24 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build. Planning to install some sort of…

1728

Apr 24, 2024 12:14 am

Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

23 April

AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is Informative but if you get water ingress…

1962

Apr 23, 2024 8:45 pm

Getting a construction lawyer Getting a construction lawyer

23 April

QLD

Mofflepop, Are you building around Qld Manly? Building Legal is a partnership between…

25656

Apr 23, 2024 8:34 pm

What is an allowable amount of movement?What is an allowable amount of movement?

23 April

Ok be good to see how all goes

Newhomebuildquestions

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Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?

Apr 23, 2024 6:54 pm

Donna-M

23 April

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

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I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising…

urk697

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Donna-M

Apr 23, 2024 2:05 pm

Dan Mil

23 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and…

Dan Mil

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Dan Mil

Apr 23, 2024 1:19 pm

Bro

23 April

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

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Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

1980s house reno ideas 1980s house reno ideas

23 April

your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to…

CrackersC

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Current bathroom waterproofing standards Current bathroom waterproofing standards

Apr 23, 2024 11:46 am

Leeanne

23 April

Bathrooms and Laundry

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing…

Leeanne

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Leeanne

Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am

awratten

23 April

How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

10 years ago was a different software than we use now. it has had a lot of changes…

Tiling over slate Tiling over slate

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awratten

Apr 23, 2024 11:06 am

ponzutwo

23 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

just pull up the slate. If you go over the top, your tiles would not have an even…

Vincent49

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ponzutwo

Apr 23, 2024 11:02 am

BarbaraHenry45

23 April

Two storey house construction cost Two storey house construction cost

The price you're seeing for a high-spec 2-storey home in Perth sounds steep, but…

FirstTimeBuilder7

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BarbaraHenry45

Apr 23, 2024 7:56 am

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

23 April

Please read your contract regarding handover process. Generally, once final payment…

eanyoo4

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Apr 23, 2024 7:53 am

Floor plan renovation help Floor plan renovation help

22 April

we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed…

wake_tonight

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