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sociangal
sociangal
21 November 2020

Home and contents insurance start

Home and contents insurance start

Thanks for the info Stewie.

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sociangal
Nov 21, 2020 1:00 pm
smohr
smohr
20 November 2020

Coral - Modified Cloncurry

Coral - Modified Cloncurry

Our build will be starting soon, Sean Hallinan is also our SS. Good experience so far I hope? Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated.

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smohr
Nov 20, 2020 3:47 pm
Tom_777
Tom_777
20 November 2020

Brisbane timber offcuts

Brisbane timber offcuts

G'day, am just wondering how to source hardwood timber flooring off-cuts in Brisbane for hobby carpentry at home. Any good ways to source? Cheers

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Tom_777
Nov 20, 2020 2:09 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 November 2020

Selling house without deck permit

Selling house without deck permit

You can look for low budget deck permit services. Please write and then we will talk about on details.

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Stewie D
Nov 20, 2020 11:21 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 November 2020

Engineered Stone Benchtop Sagging

Engineered Stone Benchtop Sagging

Post some photos? Stewie

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Stewie D
Nov 20, 2020 11:18 am
Ardo
Ardo
20 November 2020

Engineered wood (I-Joist, LVL) Versus Solid timber joist

Engineered wood (I-Joist, LVL) Versus Solid timber joist

Capacity and deflection. I guess what expert is saying that man made lumber has the correct capacity but maybe allows for more deflection than natural timber when…

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Ardo
Nov 20, 2020 9:01 am
airwolf
airwolf
19 November 2020

Who to build with Victoria

Who to build with Victoria

It's terrifying to see the list of Alarming builders :shock:. Good call Darbecca !

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airwolf
Nov 19, 2020 2:16 pm
Fore20
Fore20
19 November 2020

Beware: Sales Rep falsifying documents and signature

Beware: Sales Rep falsifying documents and signature

yes please name and shame and save someone else from this problem

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Fore20
Nov 19, 2020 8:09 am
Fore20
Caitlin93
Caitlin93
18 November 2020

Taubmans paint colour

Taubmans paint colour

Hello iam wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a paint colour close to dulux limed white? We are building again and can only choose from taubmans paint colours but…

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Caitlin93
Nov 18, 2020 6:33 pm
Althom
Althom
18 November 2020

Solar hot water and electric booster

Solar hot water and electric booster

In regards batteries for solar it's very much dependent on your usage patterns. If you have someone at home all day and you do your washing etc during the day then…

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Althom
Nov 18, 2020 1:39 pm
Althom
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 November 2020

Neighbours slab higher than my house

Neighbours slab higher than my house

The VBA, building forums like Homeone etc.

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SaveH2O
Nov 18, 2020 1:04 pm
SaveH2O
Althom
Althom
18 November 2020

New home nightmare

New home nightmare

Caveat Emptor.

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Althom
Nov 18, 2020 9:45 am
Althom
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
18 November 2020

Worth the risk?

Worth the risk?

Hi everyone Looking to purchase this property for a knock down rebuild, but a bit concerned about the electrical pole and the overhead power lines. Looks like it supplies…

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EpicDNA
Nov 18, 2020 6:04 am
EpicDNA
Berek
Berek
17 November 2020

Sleeper wall - Galvanised H beams

Sleeper wall - Galvanised H beams

Yes. YouTube painting galvanised metal. Not hard just needs preparation.

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Berek
Nov 17, 2020 8:36 pm
sociangal
sociangal
17 November 2020

Pre handover inspection

Pre handover inspection

Hi, our pre handover inspection is booked. We are planning to hire our independent building inspector. In case, we find defects in our house, are we able to get the key…

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sociangal
Nov 17, 2020 3:29 pm
Countrybuilds
Countrybuilds
17 November 2020

House slab

House slab

We are planning our slab for January! Awesome news.

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Countrybuilds
Nov 17, 2020 1:45 pm
Countrybuilds
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 November 2020

Steel pier versus brick pier

Steel pier versus brick pier

Those posts should be detailed on your certified engineering Plans. Ot, Display homes utilize off the shelf engineering solutions... as soon as you make changes it might…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 17, 2020 9:06 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 November 2020

Rendered extension - brick veneer or cladded

Rendered extension - brick veneer or cladded

Well I retract my first post then. Clad the top and render both levels. By the time it is all painted , it will tie both levels together. I hate driving along and seeing…

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Stewie D
Nov 17, 2020 6:43 am
lindsayr
lindsayr
16 November 2020

Tile vs colorbond roof

Tile vs colorbond roof

Thanks arcadelt. Very informative and well thought out reply. We are not planning on moving in the future, we have 3 young kids, one who starts school in 2 years and love…

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lindsayr
Nov 16, 2020 7:03 am
Dinner
Dinner
15 November 2020

Signed Contract! Progress Payments Schedule! Help!

Signed Contract! Progress Payments Schedule! Help!

Hello, Any advice on this would be greatly…

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Dinner
Nov 15, 2020 10:14 am
Cazash
Cazash
14 November 2020

Toilet Sucking Air/water

Toilet Sucking Air/water

Thanks for your replies. I will post a resolution when I finally get one

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Cazash
Nov 14, 2020 10:09 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 November 2020

Purchasing home, only problem is mold in the house.

Purchasing home, only problem is mold in the house.

You need to find the source of moisture (condensation, water leakage, pure ventilation). Then you just spray any cleaning product and wipe it. Maybe you'll need to paint it over.

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Stewie D
Nov 14, 2020 6:00 pm
Althom
Althom
14 November 2020

Provisional Sums - Refund & Extra Charge

Provisional Sums - Refund & Extra Charge

Whatever maximises the builder's profit.

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Althom
Nov 14, 2020 9:57 am
Althom
Cris
Cris
14 November 2020

Mirvac Gledswood hills .. unregistered block of land

Mirvac Gledswood hills .. unregistered block of land

I have an update from Mirvac via email that it is with land registration and to make sure all finance are ready .. we have signed with the bank already I was just…

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Cris
Nov 14, 2020 7:25 am
Ap2007
Ap2007
13 November 2020

High Tention Power Lines

High Tention Power Lines

Hi All, Just need some help to understand banks land valuation process. Land i have opt for is approximately 150 meters away from high tension power lines. One of bank i…

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Ap2007
Nov 13, 2020 2:04 pm
Bobjane
Bobjane
13 November 2020

What stage are Pilings Installed?

What stage are Pilings Installed?

Oh thanks for the reply. I remember asking my inspector at the slab inspection pre-pour about the piling and he said it’s installed later. So either he didn’t know…

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Bobjane
Nov 13, 2020 11:01 am
building-expert
building-expert
11 November 2020

Cornice on load bearing wall cracked every 600mm or so.

Cornice on load bearing wall cracked every 600mm or so.

Yes most likely but if one side of the house has subsided it will have same effect.

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building-expert
Nov 11, 2020 5:40 pm
building-expert
alexp79
alexp79
11 November 2020

Cladding or Render?

Cladding or Render?

Yes, you can go with 2.7 too, although the added savings are not very significant so should be rather analysed from cost vs value perspective. My criteria for walls are…

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alexp79
Nov 11, 2020 12:20 pm
KameGame
KameGame
10 November 2020

occupancy certificate

occupancy certificate

Ideally, it should not. Check with your building surveyor, they issue the OC so should be able to clarify. You may also refer to you build permit if there is any note on it.

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KameGame
Nov 10, 2020 1:14 pm
Darbecca Inspections
Darbecca Inspections
9 November 2020

McMaster Designer Homes Ballarat

McMaster Designer Homes Ballarat

Dear All, Check all special conditions on McMaster Designer Homes before you engage with them. Ask for a standard contract before you hand any money over. The Special…

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Darbecca Inspections
Nov 09, 2020 10:22 am
NRC
NRC
9 November 2020

Babylon Roof Colour

Babylon Roof Colour

Hi, has anyone used Babylon for the roof? Do you have photos? I originally wanted Barramundi but the colour consultant thought the photo I showed her was Babylon with…

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NRC
Nov 09, 2020 8:36 am
Becray
Becray
9 November 2020

QLD Blackbutt Bricks and Dune Nayade Mosaic Tiles

QLD Blackbutt Bricks and Dune Nayade Mosaic Tiles

QLD Blackbutt Bricks and Nayade Mosaic Tiles Does anyone have photos if they have built using blackbutt bricks with night sky roof and roller door? Also has anyone done a…

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Becray
Nov 09, 2020 7:06 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
8 November 2020

Fairmont homes NSW built 2015 very poorly

Fairmont homes NSW built 2015 very poorly

Hi Val G Good luck with your build. Can I make a suggestion about picking the right builder. Make sure you get to actually speak to some of their past clients. Most…

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SejaeD
Nov 08, 2020 12:50 pm
SejaeD
9dreamer9
9dreamer9
8 November 2020

Stone bench top

Stone bench top

We were told we could have the join behind the sink. They changed that to a spot where its really noticeable, because they realised the sink was undermount. They didn't…

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9dreamer9
Nov 08, 2020 6:16 am

­­­­­­Hi A couple of things to think about: Whether there is a recognised easement or not, there will still be restrictions/guidelines on what can be built near…

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worldofmud
Nov 07, 2020 11:18 pm
tourier
tourier
7 November 2020

Stormwater connection

Stormwater connection

Bate block. No stormwater connection. Need connection to build. However, do I need to put in a development application for a dwelling in order to connect to council…

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tourier
Nov 07, 2020 3:58 am

Hi guys, My girlfriend and I recently moved to new rental apartment. It’s a rather strange apartment that has an enclosed balcony that has windows and a ceiling instead…

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KevinTJH
Nov 05, 2020 1:11 pm
Werribeehouse
Werribeehouse
5 November 2020

Santorini 29 - Neo Facade

Santorini 29 - Neo Facade

Hi, I am planning to build a house with Metricon Santorini-29 and have Neo Facade (16 m wide). Below are my queries: - Is Neo facade a good option in reasonable price -…

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Werribeehouse
Nov 05, 2020 9:13 am
Ral21
Ral21
4 November 2020

TV Room Sliding Door installation after handover

TV Room Sliding Door installation after handover

Option 1 is better but would be too much trouble for us I guess. so we will ask builder to do it. Thanks for your help!

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Ral21
Nov 04, 2020 10:47 pm
theshack
theshack
4 November 2020

anybody used underdeck

anybody used underdeck

I'm looking to waterproof underneath my proposed deck / balcony. Has anybody used http://www.underdeck.com.au/ Is there anything else similar in the market. How else can…

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theshack
Nov 04, 2020 7:15 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
4 November 2020

Paint advice please

Paint advice please

Lexicon quarter strength (Dulux color) is a very neutral crisp white similar to ceiling white. Silver kitty gray half strength…

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Bimbob
Nov 04, 2020 7:09 pm
aussieta
aussieta
4 November 2020

Product changes

Product changes

we were stooged on our build contract says xyz doors etc, which were not what was on display home when we complained they said "your contract specifies xyz doors not the…

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aussieta
Nov 04, 2020 12:03 pm
aussieta
SejaeD
SejaeD
3 November 2020

Door knob stuck to door - advice please :)

Door knob stuck to door - advice please :)

well done :) awesome that you are putting new handles on you are the real winner on melb cup day!

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SejaeD
Nov 03, 2020 4:31 pm
SejaeD
DanC
DanC
3 November 2020

Clarendon Oceanside 36 changes

Clarendon Oceanside 36 changes

How did you go with this? We made a lot of changes to our Madison City design and now have a dedicated ensuite to all 4 bedrooms.

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DanC
Nov 03, 2020 11:05 am
Tijiflox
Tijiflox
2 November 2020

New Build Double storey (Energy efficient/passive design) -

New Build Double storey (Energy efficient/passive design) -

No additional cost expect if this change your external wall structure.

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Tijiflox
Nov 02, 2020 11:21 am
kaushal.adviser
kaushal.adviser
2 November 2020

Akuna Vista - Any one selling unregisterred land ?

Akuna Vista - Any one selling unregisterred land ?

Hi Everyone, Please let me know anyone selling unregistered land currently at Akuna Vista…

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kaushal.adviser
Nov 02, 2020 9:16 am
kaushal.adviser
kaushal.adviser
2 November 2020

Akuna Vista Land Valuation

Akuna Vista Land Valuation
1, 2, 3

Hi Everyone, Any one selling land in Akuna Vista. One of my friend is looking to buy within this month.

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kaushal.adviser
Nov 02, 2020 9:14 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
1 November 2020

Help with electrical work with builder vs post handover

Help with electrical work with builder vs post handover

Hey Shi. The best and cost effective method to make allowances for after handover electrical work is to run conduits to and from the switch to the lights in restricted…

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Bimbob
Nov 01, 2020 10:16 pm
Jungle209
Jungle209
30 October 2020

3 month defect

3 month defect

Yep I think you're right. I think I'm in for a bit of a battle. Cheers

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Jungle209
Oct 30, 2020 3:02 pm
Faithy
Faithy
29 October 2020

insurance

insurance

Thank you for your reply I will apply and see how I go. thank you again Faith

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Faithy
Oct 29, 2020 1:59 pm

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