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Been building with Semore homes for close to 2 years now, still not at Lock up.…

Cee_elle

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kakaciii

May 18, 2024 12:37 am

Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco

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My Electrical roughing is going on. What type of Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco…

May 17, 2024 11:15 pm

Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor

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bec of more thickness and underlay i prefer laminate. also my builder covers laminate…

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Brick Uprades Brick Uprades

May 17, 2024 10:27 pm

Sleepless Knights

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structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

Thanks Simeon, I just wanted a 2nd option, as it's sometimes hard to trust builders…

Sleepless Knights

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Sleepless Knights

May 17, 2024 5:50 pm

JCTang

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Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi, I'm a newbie to home renovation and was hoping to get some advice. If we wanted…

JCTang

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JCTang

May 17, 2024 5:41 pm

Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing

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Good day everyone, I have two queries regarding stacked stone style facade feature…

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May 17, 2024 5:31 pm

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

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1, 2, 3

Hi All This is my Friday shout out to all the lurkers in this forum I know there…

59469

May 17, 2024 4:54 pm

Please help me understand sewage plan Please help me understand sewage plan

18 h

You need to locate those 2 manholes ( the black circles) and run a string line…

firsthome_2020

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May 17, 2024 6:33 am

Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

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Johal No need to stress. Your builder is correct. With good structural engineering…

johal

1080

May 17, 2024 6:22 am

Relocate Sewer Manhole Relocate Sewer Manhole

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Having been through a manhole ...let's call it situation recently with Sydney water…

krishv88

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Help- bathroom leak Help- bathroom leak

May 17, 2024 6:15 am

jagberg

Yesterday

Bathrooms and Laundry

If you're dealing with moisture under the tiles and a water leak from the shower…

ccjyche14

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jagberg

May 16, 2024 11:00 pm

MJ2137

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Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

Things you forget - summary page 32 Things you forget - summary page 32

I havent built with any of those but am living next to a KDR in Concord done by…

abc1231

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MJ2137

May 16, 2024 3:55 pm

bpratt

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Garage on boundary line.Garage on boundary line.

1 ... 60, 61, 62

My condolences on your loss. I am sure that her long and positive journey has left…

jewel47

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bpratt

May 16, 2024 3:22 pm

ck14

16 May

Copper log fencing Copper log fencing

Hijacking this post as its relevant to my situation (VIC). My garage wall is on…

Thei

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ck14

May 16, 2024 11:12 am

Whitts69

16 May

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all. Looking to do a 5 acre property fencing with 100mm copper logs fencing.…

Whitts69

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Whitts69

May 16, 2024 9:34 am

jerrynsw

16 May

Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

hey nedket, We have a similar lot like yours . just wondering how is it going with…

nedket

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jerrynsw

May 16, 2024 9:16 am

BarbaraHenry45

16 May

I can totally relate to your shed project struggles—I recently tackled a similar…

sillysausage1900

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BarbaraHenry45

May 16, 2024 8:56 am

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

16 May

Hi, I had a quick look at specification and its looks similar to James Hardie wrap…

2189

May 16, 2024 6:50 am

Screed First Timer Screed First Timer

16 May

Keen for an update. How did you get on with your 2nd balcony?

renovator_me

1987

May 16, 2024 3:56 am

open bookshelf in hallway open bookshelf in hallway

15 May

I want to do open bookshelf (W 1860mm x D 350mm x H 2700mm) like this in hallway…

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Plaster popping Plaster popping

May 15, 2024 7:00 pm

number8

15 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Whats causing the plaster to pop out? Note it's not dent. Is the caused most likely…

number8

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number8

May 15, 2024 4:08 pm

Ramjet

15 May

Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi Im having trouble getting anyone to provide useful advice on going for an insulated…

Ramjet

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Ramjet

May 15, 2024 11:12 am

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

14 May

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Everyone Apologies for not updating this one for a while. We are pushing towards…

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First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

May 14, 2024 6:06 pm

Dr_rock

14 May

Asking for Render colours suggestions Asking for Render colours suggestions

And we're finally moving forward! Trenches and plumbing in, should hopefully see…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

May 14, 2024 2:21 pm

Arni

14 May

Yes

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May 14, 2024 1:52 pm

14 May

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…

PeterCurtis

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May 14, 2024 11:41 am

Anyone renting while they build?Anyone renting while they build?

14 May

Real Estate

1, 2, 3

Yeah, have been renting since September 2023, $600 per week. Build only just hit…

secondhomebuilder

108941

May 14, 2024 11:34 am

How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

14 May

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Initially once a month as we are 40 minutes away. But now as we are at lockup stage…

nina marie

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May 14, 2024 10:58 am

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

14 May

Hi all, We are currently just up to lockup stage. Well our portal says lockup complete…

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Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West Penna Building with Metricon – Vantage 44 + Granny - in West Penna

May 14, 2024 10:20 am

ponzutwo

14 May

NSW

1, 2

let us know how it goes after some heavy rains

RameshN

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ponzutwo

May 14, 2024 9:50 am

Build Basement for car parking - Sydney Build Basement for car parking - Sydney

14 May

You could be looking at anywhere between $400,000 to $800,000 depending on so many…

zsarani

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Issue with timber frame damage Issue with timber frame damage

May 14, 2024 6:01 am

tonycfc

13 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hello everyone, Not sure if I'm posting at the right place. Let me know if I need…

tonycfc

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tonycfc

May 13, 2024 11:54 pm

Arisplace

13 May

Hamilton Rise - South Morang Hamilton Rise - South Morang

Buying Land

1, 2, 3, 4

Hi all, I know it's been a while since anyone's posted. Just wondering how everyone…

chop

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Arisplace

May 13, 2024 9:33 pm

aushelby

13 May

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

Vineyard, NSW 2765 Vineyard, NSW 2765

Good on you for having a go I am the opposite of DIY (so will pay a builder) - our…

dachopper

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aushelby

May 13, 2024 6:42 pm

Rajiv3382

13 May

NSW

Building since 2021 with RH? My file moved into build now, looks like we need to…

BKhan

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Rajiv3382

May 13, 2024 3:11 pm

Any value on acoustic insulation in internal wall & underflo Any value on acoustic insulation in internal wall & underflo

13 May

It's definitely worth it. I did my home and other than helping with noise transfer…

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Termite in Tassie oak flooring.Termite in Tassie oak flooring.

May 13, 2024 1:18 pm

Frazer

13 May

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

Hi all, I am seeking some perspective on my position, I have encountered termite…

Frazer

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Frazer

May 13, 2024 11:40 am

RameshN

13 May

😃 will do an exclusive one for Simeon.. COVID back at home.. kept it simple we…

JeenB

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RameshN

May 13, 2024 9:14 am

Builder that hasnt been paid final payment Builder that hasnt been paid final payment

13 May

Hey Buddy I am so sorry to hear. I have been going through something very similar…

BrokeBuilder

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May 13, 2024 5:31 am

Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.

13 May

Sorry to hear. All the advice you are going to get on this one comes down to what…

Bharadwaj

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May 13, 2024 5:01 am

Mattms

12 May

IMSU homes IMSU homes

First Avenue Homes Experience First Avenue Homes Experience

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

Mattms

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Mattms

May 12, 2024 11:11 pm

Steve J

12 May

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

So it seems like they just take on a lot of projects to get the cashflow for their…

H0488M4105

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Steve J

May 12, 2024 10:27 pm

naaeaus

12 May

Buying Land

1, 2, 3, 4

CONTACT A LAWYER SOONER IS BETTER SO THEY WILL CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATOR TO LODGE…

AAAnewbuyer

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naaeaus

May 12, 2024 9:30 pm

Splashers

12 May

Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation

Skylights.... Yay or Nay??Skylights.... Yay or Nay??

They are called Yukkas for a reason, they are Yuk, But yes remove them as they are…

DPAREEK

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Splashers

May 12, 2024 9:40 am

xtrance

12 May

Weepholes vs mortar deterioration?Weepholes vs mortar deterioration?

VIC

Have had skylights for over 10 years and no leaks. Hire a qualified installer. Love…

Just_Me

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xtrance

May 12, 2024 2:40 am

lukazi

11 May

insulation company Sydney insulation company Sydney

Amazing, you have definitely put my mind at ease, so thank you for that! With weep…

lukazi

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lukazi

May 11, 2024 2:27 pm

Pulse

11 May

faultless is hard to find, talk to your builder because it has real potential to…