Posts by barker • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Building a Reverse Brick Veneer House Building a Reverse Brick Veneer House

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Looks very American.

pinkfairymagic

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AJW

Jun 27, 2022 5:29 pm

mumstheword

8 July 2020

HI , just found your thread, did you eventually end up building RBV? we are close…

Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!Custom Design floor plan thread post them here!!

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mumstheword

Jul 08, 2020 1:01 pm

Hillsbuilds

7 December 2017

hebel wall and flooring panels hebel wall and flooring panels

QLD

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@jsmi, could you leave everything as is except reduce the length of the shower,…

nathanbudde

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Hillsbuilds

Dec 07, 2017 1:15 pm

SoftEng

7 June 2016

Hill House - far south coast Hill House - far south coast

Its sheer rubbish ... how can such boards be allowed in the industry is beyond…

ledgend80

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SoftEng

Jun 07, 2016 2:01 pm

Room2Breathe

27 August 2015

My mammoth tree trunk stepped garden: Awesome present!My mammoth tree trunk stepped garden: Awesome present!

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When you get a chance throw some pictures up pretty please

Steve

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Room2Breathe

Aug 27, 2015 9:20 pm

Treeseachanger

2 November 2014

Landscape & Garden Design

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Building tip no. 4: a lovely selection of shovels, a wheelbarrrow and a pick will…

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Treeseachanger

Nov 02, 2014 3:45 pm

Gogo's build- outdoor update 99% done Gogo's build- outdoor update 99% done

20 December 2013

NSW

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oh my - not sure how I missed those pics. Looks divine Gogo! On a day like today…

gogo65

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Dec 20, 2013 1:27 pm

Barker's - Posting from my new house Barker's - Posting from my new house

23 November 2013

NSW

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Been a bit quiet here for the past year. Settling in. Have curtains in three rooms…

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How much is your House & Land?How much is your House & Land?

Nov 23, 2013 10:10 pm

kittyranch

5 November 2013

Loan for things outside builders contract Loan for things outside builders contract

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Ummmm....... land was $360k six years ago. House is about $470k. I don't know how…

bothered

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kittyranch

Nov 05, 2013 8:16 pm

MrsG

26 September 2013

Home Finance

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Hi all, Not sure if anyone is still looking for information on this but we have…

monz21

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MrsG

Sep 26, 2013 10:58 am

building-expert

24 September 2013

Snake Deterrents ?Snake Deterrents ?

Safer Living

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Great advice about compression bandage, I did not know about that one. If you have…

Saint Mike

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building-expert

Sep 24, 2013 2:20 pm

Mrs Bigted

5 June 2013

Vinyl planks? (timber look floors)Vinyl planks? (timber look floors)

Flooring & Floor Covering

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Ours were also laid straight over the concrete. The installers made sure the finish…

jemsaf

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Mrs Bigted

Jun 05, 2013 5:11 pm

dvestate's Build - Blog updated :)dvestate's Build - Blog updated :)

18 April 2013

NSW

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Allworth maintenance Supervisor is coming out Tuesday 23rd to assess what needs…

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1st time ob what a ride 1st time ob what a ride

Apr 18, 2013 11:38 am

bingoshelley

5 April 2013

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thanks fairy and nez we are very proud ,although im pretty picky now its done, and…

bingoshelley

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bingoshelley

Apr 05, 2013 12:31 am

:) Kiwis home: Moved in & lovin it! :):) Kiwis home: Moved in & lovin it! :)

28 March 2013

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Bubblynutter's middle name is Tasmyn..she thought her middle name was tasmyn C for…

kiwi

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Window in pantry?Window in pantry?

Mar 28, 2013 7:49 pm

raejrey

19 January 2013

Height of Splashback Height of Splashback

Thanks for all of your ideas guys! FND, we're building at Selandra Rise in Vics…

raejrey

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raejrey

Jan 19, 2013 4:28 pm

CuttingEdgeKitchens

19 November 2012

Skirting decisions - Can't decide!Skirting decisions - Can't decide!

We do them all the time. It would look great!

Crystally

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CuttingEdgeKitchens

Nov 19, 2012 7:07 am

nobl

6 November 2012

What are your living arrangements whilst you build?What are your living arrangements whilst you build?

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I love cats with an attitude though, the more naughty the better--it's so funny…

nobl

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nobl

Nov 06, 2012 10:21 am

donna61

27 September 2012

Slab, frame, not aligned. Is this a problem?Slab, frame, not aligned. Is this a problem?

QLD

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Where is your current home? we may be looking for a temporary roof over our head…

atom_ute

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donna61

Sep 27, 2012 8:11 pm

igli_k

2 September 2012

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

As long as the frame is bearing 80% into the footing... i mean should have not more…

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igli_k

Sep 02, 2012 9:39 pm

ALLWORTH HOMES - HARMONY - HELP NEEDED :)ALLWORTH HOMES - HARMONY - HELP NEEDED :)

7 August 2012

NSW

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Site costs is definately something that can blow out if your block has a heap of…

nettinpete

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Aug 07, 2012 9:58 am

independant inspection independant inspection

2 August 2012

I have heard nothing but good reports about Archicentre. They kind of specialise…

booget

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kitchen size kitchen size

Aug 02, 2012 1:11 pm

xxkatxx

1 August 2012

Opinions wanted for flooring options: tiles, timber-look lam Opinions wanted for flooring options: tiles, timber-look lam

The doors are opposite each other with the laundry one behind the fridge. the bedroom…

xxkatxx

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xxkatxx

Aug 01, 2012 5:15 pm

MissyP

26 July 2012

Flooring & Floor Covering

Thank you all for your replies. Jyn, hmmm, you have made me re-think the option…

MissyP

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MissyP

Jul 26, 2012 12:24 am

snowing

19 July 2012

Triangular plot Triangular plot

NSW

Totally agree with WestmeadRes. Irregular and difficult blocks combined with good…

WestmeadRes

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snowing

Jul 19, 2012 12:33 am

14 July 2012

Time frames Time frames

VIC

absolutely agree!

jemsaf

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House starting House starting

Jul 14, 2012 3:10 pm

TEENAFE

12 July 2012

Yes.. I feel the same.. I have complained, but been told that our complaint is unmerited…

TEENAFE

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TEENAFE

Jul 12, 2012 10:25 am

11 July 2012

Garage Door Garage Door

Makes a lot of sense. However, my internal garage door opens into the garage...I…

murphywei

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Jul 11, 2012 4:23 pm

Is this normal for pipes in a slab Is this normal for pipes in a slab

7 July 2012

Ok then. Thanks for the feedback.

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Drainage grooved into Cessarstone Drainage grooved into Cessarstone

Jul 07, 2012 4:36 pm

doczim

30 June 2012

Acreage house design/floor plan ideas Acreage house design/floor plan ideas

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We have been quoted $70 per drainage line and suggested 5 lines ought to do it.…

AnnieA

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doczim

Jun 30, 2012 8:23 pm

scotty78

24 June 2012

Which Austral Bricks to use Which Austral Bricks to use

QLD

Hi gerbz. If you budget is 400k and your going with an architetct then i dont think…

Gerbz

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scotty78

Jun 24, 2012 5:02 pm

Braddiefamily

13 June 2012

Top load or front load washing machine Top load or front load washing machine

QLD

Yes we have seen a couple of houses with them and they do look fantastic, our roof…

Braddiefamily

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Braddiefamily

Jun 13, 2012 7:27 pm

pearl

3 June 2012

Laundry Appliances

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Having lived in the UK for many years we only had a front loader. We even shipped…

Birdman

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pearl

Jun 03, 2012 8:15 am

How long for deposit How long for deposit

28 May 2012

we had one week after tender was provided

MegLeigh89

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Polyurethane or laminate cupboards?Polyurethane or laminate cupboards?

May 28, 2012 9:34 pm

limesoda

24 April 2012

Thank you! I'm starting to lean this way I think.

limesoda

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limesoda

Apr 24, 2012 5:42 pm

mgilla

23 April 2012

Garage Door Garage Door

Windows in garage Windows in garage

If you intend putting a pool in definatly go for the roller door. When it comes…

AubinGroveFan

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mgilla

Apr 23, 2012 5:13 pm

Mclaren

19 April 2012

NSW

We don't have a window or an external door in the garage. In hindsight it would…

secur_ed

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Mclaren

Apr 19, 2012 12:16 pm

Home Facade (Eleveation) New Design drawing Home Facade (Eleveation) New Design drawing

22 February 2012

NSW

Good luck, hope your bargaining pays off.

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Finally, one step closer...I'm back...with piccies Finally, one step closer...I'm back...with piccies

Feb 22, 2012 9:20 pm

Dollar

10 December 2011

THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD THE HOUSE PLAN THREAD

TAS

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AMAZING!!!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING! Looks like your cat is enjoying his/her new home…

'chelle

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Dollar

Dec 10, 2011 9:20 pm

MrsGreen

28 September 2011

Our first OB What a ride Our first OB What a ride

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Here are our new plans (new block, new designer) http://www.facebook.com/media/set…

laurend

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MrsGreen

Sep 28, 2011 12:57 pm

NickS

26 August 2011

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awesome guys, nice to see a detailed thread like this

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NickS

Aug 26, 2011 5:07 pm

Longridge Madison - lalala Longridge Madison - lalala

23 August 2011

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We'll be thinking of you!

somewoman

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Ceiling fans ... will it increase/decrease home value?Ceiling fans ... will it increase/decrease home value?

Aug 23, 2011 9:37 pm

xanthrope

15 August 2011

Increasing Home Value

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I am building a new house and have put A/C as well as fans. As stated earlier on…

bunnywabbit

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xanthrope

Aug 15, 2011 4:24 pm

darrell81

1 July 2011

darrells house build darrells house build

Plumbing to Water Tank Plumbing to Water Tank

QLD

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had a final inspection walkthrough this morning and have been given next friday…

darrell81

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darrell81

Jul 01, 2011 5:12 pm

theoneandonly?

27 June 2011

Window Architraves?Window Architraves?

i watched a friend do his hook up to his tank about a month or so ago he had either…

Building_101

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theoneandonly?

Jun 27, 2011 11:54 am

blueblueblue

23 June 2011

Windows & Doors

Has anyone had plantation shutters installed to plaster reveal windows?

tuberose

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blueblueblue

Jun 23, 2011 1:48 pm

spilli

6 June 2011

Eaves and Window height position Eaves and Window height position

My final house plans (version 287...)My final house plans (version 287...)

VIC

Many thanks Joles for your advice. I have decided to get doors manufactured at 2300mm…

spilli

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spilli

Jun 06, 2011 9:02 pm

dreamcometrue

26 May 2011

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Hi Barker I have just read though your posts with interest as we are also custom…

input on design issue input on design issue

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dreamcometrue

May 26, 2011 8:56 pm

dragongirl

21 May 2011

Eco Living

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We are finally getting under way on this project I'm starting a thread in the building…

dragongirl

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dragongirl

May 21, 2011 10:17 pm

aln

12 May 2011

Brick Cladding Brick Cladding