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obiwon
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31 January
Things you forget - summary page 32Things you forget - summary page 32

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

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Jan 31, 2024 11:44 am
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obiwon
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29 January
How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

Building A New House

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

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obiwonView the latest post
Jan 29, 2024 1:21 pm
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Porter Davis homesPorter Davis homes

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I would expect it to be painted at least.

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Waldorf_Grange_BuildView the latest post
Apr 12, 2022 7:10 am
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homejourney
30 January 2022
Porter Davis Upgrades and CostsPorter Davis Upgrades and Costs

Building A New House

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Hi everyone, trying to get some pricing on upgrades with PD. Anyone happens to have…

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homejourneyView the latest post
Jan 30, 2022 1:07 pm
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27 September 2018
Actron Ducted Air ConditioningActron Ducted Air Conditioning

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

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Thanks Bels and Alex for the information, very helpful. Will check out the link…

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MelbournevicView the latest post
Sep 27, 2018 2:49 pm
reaver
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23 July 2018
Hebel construction feedbackHebel construction feedback

Building A New House

VIC

Resurrecting this old thread. Those that built with Hebel 5+ years ago, how are…

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reaverView the latest post
Jul 23, 2018 6:02 pm
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Mojitostan
20 May 2018
CAT6 Wiring cost "per point"CAT6 Wiring cost "per point"

AllCastle Homes charges $138 for Cat5E and $168 for CAT 6.... Big catch is still…

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May 20, 2018 7:16 pm
Samk
12 January 2018
Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter DavisBuilding a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis

Building A New House

VIC
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Write reply... Got Plantation shutters installed upstairs in the TV room Gas log…

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Jan 12, 2018 11:46 am
fademan
12 October 2017
Porter Davis HoneyWell automationPorter Davis HoneyWell automation

I was told a definite no at sales, even though I am installing a 35k theatre room…

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Oct 12, 2017 4:59 pm
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LurgenView the latest post
Oct 12, 2017 8:57 am
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Lurgen
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6 October 2017
Running cables in ceilingRunning cables in ceiling

The minute you included power on that list, everybody backed away from your question…

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LurgenView the latest post
Oct 06, 2017 1:07 pm
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Lurgen
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2 October 2017
Soundproofing questionSoundproofing question

Replacing those doors with proper solid-core units that seal well around the edges…

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LurgenView the latest post
Oct 02, 2017 12:22 pm
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SteveMc
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28 September 2016
SHOW ME YOUR LIGHTS!....Pwease.lolSHOW ME YOUR LIGHTS!....Pwease.lol

Lighting + Lighting Design

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Would you mind sharing the ebay id. I'd really appreciate it. Great idea!

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SteveMcView the latest post
Sep 28, 2016 10:22 pm
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lizbf85
10 February 2016
Drysdale 30 - PD - A slight delay but good news PHOTO UPDATEDrysdale 30 - PD - A slight delay but good news PHOTO UPDATE

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VIC
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hoping your still an active member!!! out of curiosity did you upgrade the render…

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lizbf85View the latest post
Feb 10, 2016 3:16 pm
AACJ
30 April 2015
EdenBrook PakenhamEdenBrook Pakenham

Building A New House

VIC
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Hi, How was your experience with Ranshe Homes? Did they built that in time and hows…

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AACJView the latest post
Apr 30, 2015 10:37 am
mrees
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19 February 2015
Can you Prewire for Clipsal CBusCan you Prewire for Clipsal CBus

Home Theatre & Automation

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@Built_Boards A certified technician of course. Wouldnt trust a standard sparkie…

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mreesView the latest post
Feb 19, 2015 12:44 pm
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MalSannieView the latest post
Jul 06, 2014 12:08 am
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mattwalker
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14 April 2014
Home theatre seatsHome theatre seats

Home Theatre & Automation

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Saw these whilst out and about today and I am reasonably impressed with the action…

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mattwalkerView the latest post
Apr 14, 2014 8:22 pm
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Stewie D
7 March 2014
6 Star Rating and Insulation6 Star Rating and Insulation

As an add-on to what Peter is saying. Something like Foilboard gives you increased…

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Mar 07, 2014 9:59 am
Lurgen
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6 March 2014
Airconditioning suppliers (Melbourne, south-eastern suburbs)Airconditioning suppliers (Melbourne, south-eastern suburbs)

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VIC

I went with Temperature Plus in the end - they did a brilliant job, were very good…

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LurgenView the latest post
Mar 06, 2014 10:16 am
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TiredHalo
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3 March 2014
Building the Drysdale 30Building the Drysdale 30

Building A New House

VIC
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Coming along nicely! Liking your kitchen. Nice that the tiler is checking with you…

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TiredHaloView the latest post
Mar 03, 2014 8:50 am
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mirz
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11 February 2014
Tall Garage Ceiling with Panel Lift DoorTall Garage Ceiling with Panel Lift Door

Thanks for sharing such nice storage idea. But expensive though. It can be put together…

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Feb 11, 2014 8:30 pm
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jcbissor
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30 January 2014
Experience with variations after construction commencedExperience with variations after construction commenced

Building A New House

WA

Hey snowy, how has your build turned out? Were building in Lakelands with Gemmill…

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jcbissorView the latest post
Jan 30, 2014 7:59 pm
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PHL
8 January 2014
Island Bench Length/DepthIsland Bench Length/Depth

Simple; we went with 30mm stone for a larger overhang. Doesn't cost that much more…

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Jan 08, 2014 8:43 pm
GoLights
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6 January 2014
Brightgreen D900 installation confusionBrightgreen D900 installation confusion

Lighting + Lighting Design

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Hi, I would definitely not use a power board in the roof! its illegal, and not safe…

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GoLightsView the latest post
Jan 06, 2014 1:22 pm
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Lurgen
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13 December 2013
Anyone visited the display homes after opening hours?Anyone visited the display homes after opening hours?

We did an evening visit to the display with Porter Davis, the sales person was more…

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LurgenView the latest post
Dec 13, 2013 9:11 am
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Lurgen
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3 December 2013
Evaporative Cooling InstallerEvaporative Cooling Installer

Give Temperature Plus a try - they did my install and were brilliant. Sent from…

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LurgenView the latest post
Dec 03, 2013 9:07 am
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tstr1a
2 December 2013
Hard-Soft-Scaping / LandscapingHard-Soft-Scaping / Landscaping

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VIC

Fun weekend of gardening. Full pics of my completed landscaping will be uploaded…

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tstr1aView the latest post
Dec 02, 2013 11:36 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
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29 November 2013
Freestanding 900mm Ovens - Induction cooktopFreestanding 900mm Ovens - Induction cooktop

Kitchen Corner

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Built in ovens also come in 900mm. There is no difference is size or performance…

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CuttingEdgeKitchensView the latest post
Nov 29, 2013 6:43 am
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Bluesuede
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28 November 2013
'Name Your Product' - Home Entertainment Deals'Name Your Product' - Home Entertainment Deals

Home Theatre & Automation

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Hi Matt Just wanted to say thank you to you and the guys (esp Warwick!) for the…

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BluesuedeView the latest post
Nov 28, 2013 2:30 pm
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Novice8
26 November 2013
Moving in straight after PCIMoving in straight after PCI

Building A New House

NSW

Good luck! I can't begin to understand how stressful THAT would be. If it doesn…

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Nov 26, 2013 2:02 pm
BJ88
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19 November 2013
Electrical Appointment - Home Theater Room Help!!!Electrical Appointment - Home Theater Room Help!!!

For theatre Room I suggest 2 x Data points as you may possibly have lots of devices…

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BJ88View the latest post
Nov 19, 2013 10:32 pm
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lila rose
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1 November 2013
Whats your Biggest hate in New building plansWhats your Biggest hate in New building plans

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I love this thread! Mostly because it makes me realise how everyone's tastes are…

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lila roseView the latest post
Nov 01, 2013 8:26 pm
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Bluesuede
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19 October 2013
Data Points costData Points cost

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NSW
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In a cool and well ventilated area as you'll run your switch and other gear (router…

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BluesuedeView the latest post
Oct 19, 2013 1:28 pm
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allicat76
16 October 2013
Online blind companiesOnline blind companies

Ive used blindsonline.com.au a couple of times and am extremely happy with the service…

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allicat76View the latest post
Oct 16, 2013 4:46 pm
Someday
10 October 2013
How many pendants lights for a 2500mm long island?How many pendants lights for a 2500mm long island?

I'm so glad we went with three! Two would not have been enough at all. Will post…

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SomedayView the latest post
Oct 10, 2013 7:48 pm
RenovationsGalore
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8 October 2013
Sound Proofing / DeadeningSound Proofing / Deadening

Sounds like you are on the right path. Just be mindful that leaking sound is like…

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RenovationsGaloreView the latest post
Oct 08, 2013 5:18 pm
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tomking.chenView the latest post
Sep 06, 2013 10:55 am
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snuck
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4 September 2013
Belling 900mm cooktop interior spaceBelling 900mm cooktop interior space

My builder does an allowance for kitchen appliances - I've found what I want largely…

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snuckView the latest post
Sep 04, 2013 6:03 pm
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Caxam
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27 August 2013
In Ceiling Speakers - Recommendations ?In Ceiling Speakers - Recommendations ?

unfortunately I'm in Far North Queensland, so a demo is out of the question.. However…

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CaxamView the latest post
Aug 27, 2013 6:10 pm
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notremaison
14 August 2013
3D Plasma / LED / LCD / Projector - Is it for you3D Plasma / LED / LCD / Projector - Is it for you

This was July 29th http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/br ... 6687631987 Foxtel…

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notremaisonView the latest post
Aug 14, 2013 11:33 am
Lurgen
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13 August 2013
Opinions - Entrance how to fix this?Opinions - Entrance how to fix this?

Looks OK to me. A hallway table on the right wall would be good. Sent from my iPad…

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LurgenView the latest post
Aug 13, 2013 3:10 pm
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Bluesuede
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13 August 2013
HDMI CABLE DIRECTIONHDMI CABLE DIRECTION

I think probably over a year and a half later the OP has probably come to a solution…

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BluesuedeView the latest post
Aug 13, 2013 12:31 pm
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Lurgen
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13 August 2013
adsl modemadsl modem

Did you just wake up this morning bored, so found half a dozen posts to be annoying…

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LurgenView the latest post
Aug 13, 2013 12:11 pm
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bashworth
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9 August 2013
Zoned ducted heatingZoned ducted heating

As Lurgen mentions one of the big issues with ducted heating is return air. If the…

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bashworthView the latest post
Aug 09, 2013 11:07 am
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mirz
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2 August 2013
Can't loging using Tapatalk appCan't loging using Tapatalk app

Tablet & Mobile

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If you can login from desktop try changing pwd and then use captcha on desktop.…

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mirzView the latest post
Aug 02, 2013 3:58 pm
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Aug 01, 2013 9:33 am
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Metroid
30 July 2013
Community Infrastructure levy paymentCommunity Infrastructure levy payment

Building A New House

VIC

Same thing in Baw Baw. Our contract did state that Fairhaven are responsible for…

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Jul 30, 2013 3:27 pm


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