Posts by steel • Home Renovation & Building Forum

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

31 January

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Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you…

jewel47

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Jan 31, 2024 11:44 am

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

29 January

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I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures. Be sure…

nina marie

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Use of Structural Insulated Panels Use of Structural Insulated Panels

Jan 29, 2024 1:21 pm

alexp79

22 April 2023

What's New

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Main concerns I have against SIP is their flammability, thermites, poor breathability…

kerriedave

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alexp79

Apr 22, 2023 3:16 pm

allblaqk

2 July 2022

First Home - Custom Design in Ipswich - Fireplace & TV First Home - Custom Design in Ipswich - Fireplace & TV

Vinyl Plank Flooring Questions Answered Vinyl Plank Flooring Questions Answered

QLD

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I'd do a lighter colour next time. I loved the colour but I think lighter is smarter…

allblaqk

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allblaqk

Jul 02, 2022 11:30 pm

ToonarmY

16 February 2022

Flooring & Floor Covering

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Hi Gary, If you still read over this forum I would appreciate any ideas you have…

GaryE

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ToonarmY

Feb 16, 2022 6:24 pm

just_a_draftee

7 February 2022

B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design

Our build with Express Two Storey (Ventura) in South West WA Our build with Express Two Storey (Ventura) in South West WA

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Sorry to hijack - I wish I had seen this prior to selecting my brick or at least…

sparky_JsP

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just_a_draftee

Feb 07, 2022 3:54 pm

alt

12 December 2019

WA - Ben Trager - Hammond Park WA - Ben Trager - Hammond Park

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Most of the fencing and landscaping done: Shed in progress too:

alt

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alt

Dec 12, 2019 5:40 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

25 November 2019

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Hi @dingo55 Welcome to the forum Here this may assist Link Cheers Chris

WA Demolish and Build - Ben Trager WA Demolish and Build - Ben Trager

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StructuralBIMGuy

Nov 25, 2019 7:41 am

imprinting

31 October 2019

We're just behind you with our build Our upper floor slab was scheduled to be poured…

imprinting

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imprinting

Oct 31, 2019 10:11 am

Floor Plan Feedback Floor Plan Feedback

5 July 2019

VIC

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Little late these days. Just got my keys and moved in

justme15

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Jul 05, 2019 2:41 pm

Hammond park suburb review Hammond park suburb review

28 June 2019

Just built there. Seems nice enough. There's older and newer areas. From what I…

Csg

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Builder quotes 15 months from slab date Builder quotes 15 months from slab date

Jun 28, 2019 12:18 pm

Zorro6

10 May 2019

Tinting ComfortHush - a 6.5mm laminated glass Tinting ComfortHush - a 6.5mm laminated glass

VIC

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Trades usually don’t like working together too much crowding on site.

kayotic

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Zorro6

May 10, 2019 4:04 pm

ECOECO

6 May 2019

Windows & Doors

My attempt was an answer, sorry it was not the answer you wanted.

Modified Pemberton - Complete Homes Modified Pemberton - Complete Homes

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ECOECO

May 06, 2019 1:04 pm

Purpurin

1 March 2019

Vision One Homes or Home Group WA Vision One Homes or Home Group WA

We really liked it. It gives such a smooth rock hard surface. A lot smoother finish…

Purpurin

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Purpurin

Mar 01, 2019 8:43 am

rajah

12 February 2019

HGWA Baldivis HGWA Baldivis

Sorry to hear that, we have had a very smooth build so far and all the staff we…

rajah

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rajah

Feb 11, 2019 11:24 pm

vanessah2015

16 December 2018

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Thanks I’m really happy with how it turned out 😂 I did have a few moments…

vanessah2015

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vanessah2015

Dec 16, 2018 1:01 am

Building again, Ben Trager homes WA Building again, Ben Trager homes WA

3 December 2018

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Gotta love those final touches.

tinkster

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Dec 03, 2018 10:21 pm

Building with Dale Alcock in the SW Building with Dale Alcock in the SW

26 November 2018

Swapped off Owner Build? WHat made you switch?

MrHarris

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pivot Doors - Yeaaa or Nayyy?pivot Doors - Yeaaa or Nayyy?

Nov 26, 2018 9:38 am

arcadelt

19 November 2018

Windows & Doors

I like a pivot front door, but I'm biased because we have one.

Taniaimran

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arcadelt

Nov 19, 2018 6:02 pm

Forg

19 November 2018

Things to do yourself/after handover?Things to do yourself/after handover?

Is concrete slab needed for future decking Is concrete slab needed for future decking

House is average (butting up against 330sqm limit for block), block's on the small…

catgee

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Forg

Nov 19, 2018 10:35 am

gillybean

13 November 2018

Outdoor Living

How are you going to build the deck - with bearers and joists or joists layed on…

bluebird1999

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gillybean

Nov 13, 2018 4:45 pm

Building with Ben Trager in Eglinton WA Building with Ben Trager in Eglinton WA

5 November 2018

Unfortunately, new builds are rated against current sales so its a hard time. We…

CoxSix

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Any Questions on Windows and Doors, incl. Energy & Acoustics Any Questions on Windows and Doors, incl. Energy & Acoustics

Nov 05, 2018 7:07 pm

melbmum

6 August 2018

Windows & Doors

Hi Ed, Thank you so much for the quick reply - yes I did think it was extremely…

ECOECO

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melbmum

Aug 06, 2018 4:43 pm

Summitlovin

26 May 2018

Building with MOMU at Brightwood (Baldivis)Building with MOMU at Brightwood (Baldivis)

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how's your build coming along guys?

Mathew_Nikki

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Summitlovin

May 26, 2018 10:49 pm

Building 2 storey with APG Homes in WA – Our build thread Building 2 storey with APG Homes in WA – Our build thread

4 May 2018

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How much did your builder charge you to break into your bathroom glass with the…

danbiscuit

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May 04, 2018 9:20 am

Aubin Grove VS Success VS Hammond Park Aubin Grove VS Success VS Hammond Park

30 April 2018

Real Estate

Success and Hammond Park are slightly older than Aubin Grove. All 3 have nicer areas…

hanumyhelper

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House Plan Design -House Plan Design -

Apr 30, 2018 8:01 pm

ddarroch

20 April 2018

Cool. If the builder gets it right I'm sure you'll have a house which is much more…

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ddarroch

Apr 20, 2018 2:34 pm

Window splashback Window splashback

3 April 2018

Kitchen Corner

I particularly hate ours. Just looks permanently covered in grease and grime if…

StarGirlStar

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