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Solar Hot Water System Solar Hot Water System

13 April 2022

Hi All, I'm looking for a solar hot water system to be installed on the rooftop…

1608

Bradnams or Trend?Bradnams or Trend?

Apr 13, 2022 1:56 pm

Natalie3

4 April 2022

'Land only' option in 'House and land' approved estate 'Land only' option in 'House and land' approved estate

Trying to decide on windows and doors, who is cheaper?.trend or Bradnams?

Natalie3

880

Natalie3

Apr 04, 2022 5:46 pm

shahyashr

29 March 2022

Home Designs and builders for Battle Axe (Hammer Head) Block Home Designs and builders for Battle Axe (Hammer Head) Block

NSW

Hey guys A couple of years back, a land developer received subdivision approval…

shahyashr

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shahyashr

Mar 29, 2022 10:09 pm

builddownunder

29 March 2022

I recently purchased a battle axe (hammer head) block in Adelaide region. I am looking…

builddownunder

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builddownunder

Mar 29, 2022 8:06 pm

questions about downpipe and watertank upgrade questions about downpipe and watertank upgrade

24 March 2022

Hi, I have no idea about below information, as per engineer report, I need to do…

1300

Building with Kurmond Homes in NSW Building with Kurmond Homes in NSW

Mar 24, 2022 10:49 am

pratikdsharma

23 March 2022

Timing for Landscaping Timing for Landscaping

Hi All, I really like Glenleigh 41 design of Kurrmond Homes and their price also…

pratikdsharma

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pratikdsharma

Mar 23, 2022 8:16 am

Henry.xiao

22 March 2022

Wisdom Manhattan vs Metricon Hampshire/Liberty Wisdom Manhattan vs Metricon Hampshire/Liberty

NSW

Hi all, Any one shed some light on the landscaping what's the timing to engage the…

Henry.xiao

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Henry.xiao

Mar 22, 2022 4:42 pm

Zigzag

21 March 2022

New Post on Land?New Post on Land?

Hi only just joined - longtime lurker if you are familiar with these designs or…

Zigzag

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Zigzag

Mar 21, 2022 6:07 pm

rocketfish11

20 March 2022

Buying Land

Hi All, Would anyone happen to know what this new post on my unregistered land means…

rocketfish11

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rocketfish11

Mar 20, 2022 5:03 pm

Ozshaz

15 March 2022

What is this streak on Colorbond Roofing ? Please help.What is this streak on Colorbond Roofing ? Please help.

How to fix hole in wall How to fix hole in wall

VIC

Hello Forum Members ! I trust everyone is well and safe. Just a quick question if…

Ozshaz

1969

Ozshaz

Mar 15, 2022 9:11 am

vicpainter

14 March 2022

Small Hole Fix tiny nail and screw holes: Tiny nail and screw holes are the easiest…

1059

Mar 14, 2022 2:38 pm

12 March 2022

VIC

Has anyone built a two storey house with light grey brick on the bottom and charcoal…

1188

Mar 12, 2022 9:37 pm

Facade colours Facade colours

11 March 2022

VIC

Hi guys I'm stuck on what combo to do. 2D drawing of the house and then a picture…

1527

Metricon Hampshire 54 in Melbourne Metricon Hampshire 54 in Melbourne

Mar 11, 2022 8:59 am

Melbguys

10 March 2022

brick upgrade costs and sound insulation between floors brick upgrade costs and sound insulation between floors

Hi All, My first post here. We are planning to build a new house in SE Melbourne…

Melbguys

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Melbguys

Mar 10, 2022 10:55 am

beetleone

3 March 2022

Outdoor tap copper or pex Outdoor tap copper or pex

Hi all, I have query regarding brick upgrade costs and sound insulation between…

beetleone

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beetleone

Mar 03, 2022 12:24 pm

kinigo270

1 March 2022

Site Classifications / Soil Testing Recommendation Site Classifications / Soil Testing Recommendation

Hi folks, Does anyone know if outdoor garden taps plumbing need to be copper or…

kinigo270

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kinigo270

Mar 01, 2022 2:02 pm

dreambuildguy

26 February 2022

Passendale/Bernera Edmondson Park - Firstyle Homes Passendale/Bernera Edmondson Park - Firstyle Homes

Hi I am looking for some recommendations for a soil test to get a site classification…

dreambuildguy

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dreambuildguy

Feb 26, 2022 2:24 am

Blue123

25 February 2022

Provisional Sum Provisional Sum

Is someone else building at Passendale/Bernera, Edmondson Park with Firstyle?

Blue123

1938

Blue123

Feb 25, 2022 10:13 pm

Jem21

24 February 2022

Consturction Insurance Vs home building compensation (HBC)Consturction Insurance Vs home building compensation (HBC)

Can my builder claim an additional amount for a provisional sum at the final payment…

Jem21

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Jem21

Feb 24, 2022 3:10 pm

Beetroot_Juice

24 February 2022

Bailey Homes Bailey Homes

What is the difference between construction Insurance Vs home building compensation…

Beetroot_Juice

1488

Beetroot_Juice

Feb 24, 2022 8:20 am

munzie

19 February 2022

Anyone built with HomeGroup Victoria Anyone built with HomeGroup Victoria

Hi people, We are considering building with Bailey Homes in Victor Harbour SA. Wondering…

munzie

1109

munzie

Feb 19, 2022 9:56 pm

maverick03

17 February 2022

Help - Builder refuses to rectify directs Help - Builder refuses to rectify directs

Anyone built with Homegroup Victoria in Melbourne Western Suburbs ? How was the…

maverick03

1348

maverick03

Feb 17, 2022 9:49 am

yuzeee2

8 February 2022

Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?

Hi, My builder has refused to rectify the following defects - could anyone please…

yuzeee2

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yuzeee2

Feb 08, 2022 6:46 pm

constant

5 February 2022

Private Building Inapections Private Building Inapections

NSW

Hi all, Is there anyone has an idea cost diff between concrete formwork vs double…

constant

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constant

Feb 05, 2022 9:17 pm

howkot

1 February 2022

Huge variation in mortar; Builder refusing to fix Huge variation in mortar; Builder refusing to fix

VIC

Hi fellow forumers Thought it would be usefulee to have a topic specific to Private…

howkot

1238

howkot

Feb 01, 2022 1:48 pm

eccentric88

31 January 2022

VIC

Hi all, Asking for advice for the below home. The mortar has a massive variation…

eccentric88

2300

eccentric88

Jan 31, 2022 7:52 am

Tall awing window 30 cm or 60cm above ground?Tall awing window 30 cm or 60cm above ground?

29 January 2022

I am just wondering for a tall awing window (width 90cm), does it looks good 60cm…

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Franklin 53 provincial facade Franklin 53 provincial facade

Jan 29, 2022 3:01 pm

Franklin53

26 January 2022

For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane

Has anybody built a franklin53 with a provincial facade with metricon. Could you…

Franklin53

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Franklin53

Jan 26, 2022 7:23 pm

MrWarranBuffet

25 January 2022

Berwick Waters - Phase2 Berwick Waters - Phase2

Hi all For double brick wall with cavity can you use polyurethane damp proof course…

MrWarranBuffet

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MrWarranBuffet

Jan 25, 2022 10:03 pm

4mozfan

25 January 2022

Buying Land

Hi, Just checking if anyone has bought land in Berwick waters, Phase 2 project and…

4mozfan

2213

4mozfan

Jan 25, 2022 10:28 am

caphe

23 January 2022

Fairmont NSW Balmoral Fairmont NSW Balmoral

Custom Home Building Blog Custom Home Building Blog

NSW

We are yet to build with Fairmont NSW for the Balmoral 42. Just curious to find…

caphe

2036

caphe

Jan 23, 2022 3:54 pm

Homebuildguide-Colin

21 January 2022

VIC

Hey everyone I started blogging a few weeks ago about custom home building renovations…

Homebuildguide-Colin

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Homebuildguide-Colin

Jan 21, 2022 1:28 pm

bearers & Joist Alfreso bearers & Joist Alfreso

15 January 2022

Hi, Just wondering any of you have bearers Joist Alfreso which has concrete on it…

1678

Jan 15, 2022 1:52 pm

Swimming pool tiling installation cost Swimming pool tiling installation cost

15 January 2022

Hi guys, I have never built a pool before, I have got a quote for $6900 for install…

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Tile look colorbond roof Tile look colorbond roof

Jan 15, 2022 12:49 pm

gunny

13 January 2022

North West Facing LOT (Garage is on the North Side)North West Facing LOT (Garage is on the North Side)

NSW

We need a colorbond roof due to roof pitch. Is tile look colorbond an option? Please…

gunny

2328

gunny

Jan 13, 2022 6:39 pm

vikram6644

13 January 2022

Hi guys i am fairly new to building a double story house and stuff and have recently…

vikram6644

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vikram6644

Jan 13, 2022 2:41 pm

Owner Supplying with Coral Homes Owner Supplying with Coral Homes

12 January 2022

Hi all, My partner and I are at the beginning stages of our build journey (we have…

2747

Jan 12, 2022 8:03 am

New Coral Homes Lisbon Build New Coral Homes Lisbon Build

12 January 2022

Hi all, My partner and I are at the beginning stages of our build journey (we have…

3242

Water hammering and front pillar.Water hammering and front pillar.

Jan 12, 2022 7:40 am

jung suman

8 January 2022

VIC

I have a new built house where I found 3 issues that looks big for me there are…

jung suman

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jung suman

Jan 08, 2022 1:21 am

Posi truss / Floor truss, is it better to order from manufac Posi truss / Floor truss, is it better to order from manufac

6 January 2022

Hi Everyone, I am building a double-storey house, finished slab, commencing the…

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Regional FHOG Regional FHOG

Jan 06, 2022 3:46 pm

Drouinbuild

27 December 2021

Ceiling cladding options Ceiling cladding options

Has anyone in Victoria had any joy with having SRO give leeway for regional FHOG…

Drouinbuild

2940

Drouinbuild

Dec 27, 2021 5:59 pm

Livo4Life

26 December 2021

Tribeca Homes is Terrible Tribeca Homes is Terrible

G'day guys Hope everyone's had a great Christmas. First time poster here so hope…

Livo4Life

4217

Livo4Life

Dec 26, 2021 10:34 am

Heena.b

24 December 2021

Part OC- Can we do Decking Part OC- Can we do Decking

Stay away from Tribeca Homes. I can’t begin to express how terrible this builder…

Heena.b

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Heena.b

Dec 24, 2021 11:55 am

SreeramA6000

22 December 2021

Overhanging frame bottom plate on slab Overhanging frame bottom plate on slab

Hi Can we do decking if certifier issued only Part OC not Full OC. Or is there any…

SreeramA6000

4596

SreeramA6000

Dec 22, 2021 3:46 pm

Contaksujeet

19 December 2021

How to choose a home builder How to choose a home builder

NSW

Overhanging frame bottom plate Seeking experts advice on this fix my builder has…

Contaksujeet

5246

Contaksujeet

Dec 19, 2021 5:14 pm

poohbear614

16 December 2021

Australian first. ZOOM with building expert Australian first. ZOOM with building expert

NSW

Hi, We’re at the stage of choosing the design and the home builder. We’ve been…

poohbear614

3811

poohbear614

Dec 16, 2021 6:27 pm

building-expert

8 December 2021

Builder recommendation Builder recommendation

VIC

For the first time in Australia offering ZOOM with Building Expert one on one or…

building-expert

2709

building-expert

Dec 08, 2021 2:03 pm

idev

7 December 2021

Simonds Gallery prices Simonds Gallery prices

Hi all, looking for builder recommendation for two double story townhouse development…

idev

3086

idev

Dec 06, 2021 11:05 pm

Tess11

3 December 2021

Metricon Studio M Costing Metricon Studio M Costing

QLD

Hey all! Hoping to start our home building journey soon! We have a bit of a tight…

Tess11

4416

Tess11

Dec 03, 2021 5:10 pm

Rowan.g

30 November 2021