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I'm looking at doing a KDR in Sydney, likely a duplex but potentially a family home…

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

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

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Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra

May 15, 2024 12:21 pm

Ramjet

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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

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

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Hi Everyone Exciting news, our finance was approved unconditionally last Friday…

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May 14, 2024 6:23 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

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

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364409

May 14, 2024 6:06 pm

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

Yesterday

Sounds like a plan There are plenty of good products out there from different suppliers…

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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 3:45 pm

Dr_rock

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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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May 14, 2024 2:21 pm

Arni

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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?

Yesterday

Real Estate

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

secondhomebuilder

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May 14, 2024 11:34 am

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

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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

Yesterday

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

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NSW

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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

Yesterday

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

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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

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

insulation company Sydney insulation company Sydney

11 May

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

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Stormwater pipe repair before concreting Stormwater pipe repair before concreting

May 11, 2024 1:09 pm

Ecobuilder

10 May

Thank you for your quick reply. Yes the joiner was a compliant item. I just wasn…

HandyManny

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Ecobuilder

May 10, 2024 6:00 pm

Damaged/repaired PVC pipe under concrete slab Damaged/repaired PVC pipe under concrete slab

10 May

The coupling, which is made from flexible PVC, needs to comply with AS/NZS 4327…

Ecobuilder

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Written Direction To Fix Building Work Written Direction To Fix Building Work

May 10, 2024 5:25 pm

Talkey

10 May

VIC

Hello. This was 7 years ago, so I'd be worried I'd it wasn't fixed. Just got an…

Talkey

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Talkey

May 10, 2024 3:51 pm

Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?

10 May

Windows & Doors

Whatever you do avoid Wideline and Stegbar.

milam

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May 10, 2024 2:20 pm

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

10 May

Windows & Doors

No worries mate. I am currently looking into replacing the windows entirely for…

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BAL 29 fire zone construction BAL 29 fire zone construction

May 10, 2024 2:19 pm

OZM888

10 May

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone Planning a large house extension in New South Wales northern rivers…

OZM888

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OZM888

May 10, 2024 2:06 pm

Question11

10 May

New build every wall doing this…New build every wall doing this…

We recently moved into our new build. We have no idea what is happening as every…

Question11

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Question11

May 10, 2024 12:47 pm

SGT

10 May

Cement Off Cement Off

Final Invoice and Key Handover Final Invoice and Key Handover

We use the bunnings verision and another product regularly at the end of a job,…

SGT

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SGT

May 10, 2024 8:12 am

Pedro4137

10 May

Hi Need to read your contract about when final payment is received. Clearly outlines…

Jeex

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Pedro4137

May 10, 2024 7:38 am

Tiles cracked anyway to fix?Tiles cracked anyway to fix?

9 May

Outdoor Living

how on earth did that happen? the tiles need to be replaced, I’d be checking the…

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Provincial Homes Provincial Homes

May 09, 2024 8:02 pm

Sydneyresider

9 May

Ceaserstone v Solid Surface Ceaserstone v Solid Surface

NSW

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Hi all, just wondering if anyone is still mid-construction with Provincial Homes…

GCostansa

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Sydneyresider

May 09, 2024 12:15 pm

petersolidsurface

9 May

Kitchen Corner

Products such as Corian have been around a lot longer than engineered Stone. No…

MrBondi

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petersolidsurface

May 09, 2024 10:34 am

2 months old decking problems 2 months old decking problems

9 May

Outdoor Living

Our external decking was only installed 2 months ago, and already moulded, with…

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Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry

May 09, 2024 10:09 am

tracenitin

9 May

Thanks for the response. Also what entrance and garage door did you go with. Were…

Shi

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tracenitin

May 09, 2024 5:53 am

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

8 May

NSW

@NishaR: Apologies for opening this old thread but I found your post a bit useful…

abk

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May 08, 2024 11:33 pm

Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones

8 May

Windows & Doors

Hi Jess, Thanks for sharing the information with us, could you please share a photo…

iain111

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Need your experience with Sherridon Homes Need your experience with Sherridon Homes

May 08, 2024 11:10 pm

plmns

8 May

Brick repair around duct Brick repair around duct

Hi kes We are also planning on going with Sherridon homes. Did u go with them,…

Ks7

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plmns

May 08, 2024 9:42 pm

JerryM

8 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, recently a replacement rangehood was installed at my home and the installer…

JerryM

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JerryM

May 08, 2024 9:10 pm

FionaSmith

8 May

Slab overhang (by window frame)Slab overhang (by window frame)