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Yasuda123
Yasuda123
4 September 2021

Provisional Sum items

Provisional Sum items

Problem is that not everything the builder has invoiced/listed as PS for me to pay, is listed in the contract as a PS item. So rather than pointing out just one reason…

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Yasuda123
Sep 04, 2021 4:46 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
4 September 2021

Custom build prices

Custom build prices

yes thats an average across all the building gross floor area so it includes the alfesco and garage which will need a concrete slab, roof, ceilings, framing, lighting,…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 04, 2021 1:47 pm
Ashington Homes
KitoMeek
KitoMeek
4 September 2021

Problem with roof

Problem with roof

Single story house, the issue is between the roof tile and colourbond as they have different elevations I was wondering what to do in between them to stop water…

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KitoMeek
Sep 04, 2021 10:24 am
Leona33
Leona33
2 September 2021

Why are alfresco's always on the side of the building?

Why are alfresco's always on the side of the building?
1, 2

Our original floor plan was a long skinny house with 8.5 meters wide. On the back corner was an alfresco of 3mX3m alfresco. In my opinion, thats a not so useful alfresco.…

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Leona33
Sep 02, 2021 8:18 pm
Ral21
Ral21
1 September 2021

Gross Floor Area Calculation for CDC - How Much of Garage?

Gross Floor Area Calculation for CDC - How Much of Garage?

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how I should calculate the gross floor area for CDC for Garage? I know that I should exclude 1 car space from garage area, but not sure how…

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Ral21
Sep 01, 2021 2:42 pm
Rawiswar009
Rawiswar009
1 September 2021

Gurner Avenue , Austral, Champion Home Land Sale issue

Gurner Avenue , Austral, Champion Home Land Sale issue

Any one got affected with Champion homes issue with Land Developer? There are 37 LOT who got affected, as far as I Know? I got affected with Champion Home and Land…

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Rawiswar009
Sep 01, 2021 10:19 am
Aks
Aks
31 August 2021

Help choosing builder in Montmorency, VIC

Help choosing builder in Montmorency, VIC

Hi everyone! I have recently bought a land in Montmorency, Victoria & I need help choosing a builder. Can you please rate the builders among (Peter Davis, Metricon,…

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Aks
Aug 31, 2021 11:46 pm
Noname
Noname
31 August 2021

Window sill removal & flashing for decking

Window sill removal & flashing for decking

You're over thinking it. Cut the board to fit.

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Noname
Aug 31, 2021 11:34 pm
Hayden217
Hayden217
31 August 2021

Aggregate Concrete Condition

Aggregate Concrete Condition

Great. Thanks for the advice

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Hayden217
Aug 31, 2021 8:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
31 August 2021

Subdivision building - cost effective build

Subdivision building - cost effective build

Hey groovin7777 Those days are long gone where you can trade half your block for an equal unit in a new development Unless A. Your zoning has potential to increase (…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 31, 2021 5:24 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 August 2021

Regulations of Open Vents

Regulations of Open Vents

tape cardboard over them

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SaveH2O
Aug 30, 2021 8:52 pm
SaveH2O
Venkata
Venkata
29 August 2021

Merits and DeMerits of Dual Key House...

Merits and DeMerits of Dual Key House...

All, Am exploring the options of best utilisation of space to build a single storey house in Melbourne (Melton South) towards investment. The land is 400SQM (12.5M X…

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Venkata
Aug 29, 2021 10:41 pm
oklouise
oklouise
29 August 2021

Extension from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom

Extension from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom

we can't comment about an extension unless we know the answer to the other questions about the available space

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oklouise
Aug 29, 2021 3:36 pm
oklouise
oklouise
29 August 2021

House suggestions for odd shaped block

House suggestions for odd shaped block

the garage at the back means much of your block is devoted to driveway ...an L shaped plan could be better

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oklouise
Aug 29, 2021 7:49 am
Cen
Cen
26 August 2021

Front setback - porch encroach

Front setback - porch encroach

Hi, I have the same question. Did you started to built your house? May I know if you were allowed to encroach to the front setback? May I know as well your council?

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Cen
Aug 26, 2021 9:54 am
oklouise
oklouise
25 August 2021

Single level extension layout advice for South-facing plot

Single level extension layout advice for South-facing plot

looks ok but family room looks cramped without alternate lounge...could you share the floorplan of the existing house with dimensions, what is the width and depth of the…

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oklouise
Aug 25, 2021 4:23 pm
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
24 August 2021

Haymes Grey

Haymes Grey

Good they've nearly finished the frame. You can follow me on instagram if you like. simonds_trinity_gordanfacade How is it going with you? Have you moved in yet?

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Cupcake2021
Aug 24, 2021 7:23 pm
Noname
Noname
24 August 2021

Ignoring design guidelines for new estate?

Ignoring design guidelines for new estate?

it simply wont get past the design panel. Artist impressions and renderings showing different colours in marketing materials are not indicative of the guidelines for an…

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Noname
Aug 24, 2021 5:21 pm
bashworth
bashworth
24 August 2021

Letterbox insert height recommendation

Letterbox insert height recommendation

There is some advice on letter boxes, including dimensions at this link: https://anewhouse.com.au/2019/12/your-letter-box

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bashworth
Aug 24, 2021 9:05 am
bashworth

Hi, I am currently pulling an old house down in country nsw. The walls and roofs are completely covered in wunderlich pressed metal. Curious to see if anyone knows value…

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Jussie13
Aug 23, 2021 6:37 pm
Skilled54
Skilled54
23 August 2021

Range hood connection

Range hood connection

Their was no reason given except that it has to be exposed

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Skilled54
Aug 23, 2021 5:34 pm
Shannon288
Shannon288
23 August 2021

Replacing old fence neighbour issues

Replacing old fence neighbour issues

Yeah we are paying for the fence ourselves as we feel it's a great investment. They won't even give a cent to us and we haven't asked them too either because we knew how…

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Shannon288
Aug 23, 2021 11:13 am
homeone_user3
homeone_user3
22 August 2021

Pre-Handover Inspection - Melbourne Covid-19 Restrictions

Pre-Handover Inspection - Melbourne Covid-19 Restrictions

Hi, I was hoping someone could provide some advise. Currently building a new home and I live around 50km away form the property in Melbourne. My Pre-handover inspection…

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homeone_user3
Aug 22, 2021 5:07 pm
building-expert
building-expert
22 August 2021

Build Inspection on every stage - worth it and which stages?

Build Inspection on every stage - worth it and which stages?

There are two issues here Firstly the entry level for building inspectors is a diploma of building surveying plus experience of working in building surveyors…

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building-expert
Aug 22, 2021 11:18 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
22 August 2021

Adding rooms in the middle of build

Adding rooms in the middle of build

A builder may refuse to vary building works In my view it will be better to make variations after your builder has completed the contract

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building-expert
Aug 22, 2021 11:02 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
22 August 2021

REACTIVE SOILS

REACTIVE SOILS

You have left out too many details You are building and the house appears on a slant and there was flooding Are you owner builder? Is the flooding due to builders…

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building-expert
Aug 22, 2021 10:59 am
building-expert
Doughboy
Doughboy
21 August 2021

Do your upstair walls of double storey homes make noises?

Do your upstair walls of double storey homes make noises?

It sounds like steel stud, or timber stud walls are creeking. This is a common problem with non masonry buildings

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Doughboy
Aug 21, 2021 6:45 pm
casa1
casa1
21 August 2021

Driveway

Driveway

It could be worth trying a product called Orange Solv from a company called Citrus Resources. You can buy a 500ml bottle from Godfreys vacuum shops. pour some on the…

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casa1
Aug 21, 2021 3:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 August 2021

Pergola Build Rafter Overhang ?

Pergola Build Rafter Overhang ?

Hey Andy1954 Welcome to the forum ( make sure this is on your Drawings for CDC Building Application:- Note as per AS1684.2 N1 & N2 Table 29 Rafter or Purlins…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 21, 2021 12:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
aleks001
aleks001
19 August 2021

Need a shed builder in the Brisbane area

Need a shed builder in the Brisbane area

Hi, Does anyone know of any shed builders, im on the southside, have the kit already, just need someone to put it up. Cheers, Aleks

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aleks001
Aug 19, 2021 3:11 pm
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SSK1
Aug 19, 2021 12:32 pm
Savagepuppy
Savagepuppy
18 August 2021

Knock down rebuild approach

Knock down rebuild approach

Many thanks for the detailed explanation, much appreciated. I agree with you, it is important to have the contract reviewed and signed properly. guess I’ll just take…

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Savagepuppy
Aug 18, 2021 10:05 pm
Pulse
Pulse
18 August 2021

Remanufactured timber for joists?

Remanufactured timber for joists?

not sure about the photo, looks like timber packing sitting in a PFC, that doesn’t need to be structurally graded

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Pulse
Aug 18, 2021 8:52 pm
building-expert
building-expert
18 August 2021

NSW complying development technical question

NSW complying development technical question

Get legal advice but you may have recourse not only against the draftsman but also building surveyor who should not have approved it.

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building-expert
Aug 18, 2021 8:14 pm
building-expert
Mia1988
Mia1988
18 August 2021

Build with Firstyle Home in Cobbity

Build with Firstyle Home in Cobbity

Hi friends, We decided to build with Firstyle Home, our land is in Cobbity and will be registered the next July. We chose the "Norwood 13.2 Distinct " floor plan, the…

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Mia1988
Aug 18, 2021 1:35 pm
makido
makido
18 August 2021

3m High Ceiling?

3m High Ceiling?

Thanks, good points on external doors and windows

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makido
Aug 18, 2021 10:29 am
gdog
gdog
17 August 2021

Broadline glass for shower screen?

Broadline glass for shower screen?

Has anyone used Broadline reeded glass for shower screen. I wanted an obscure glass, I thought this would look better than the Narrow Reeded glass, or Cathederal glass. …

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gdog
Aug 17, 2021 12:21 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 August 2021

Rainwater catchment

Rainwater catchment

In what context? Potable use? Charged pipe? Other?

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SaveH2O
Aug 17, 2021 12:40 am
SaveH2O
Mitch1103
Mitch1103
15 August 2021

Dulux vivid white

Dulux vivid white

Ok thanks I will have a look at that :)

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Mitch1103
Aug 15, 2021 9:10 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
14 August 2021

West facing house in Brisbane (Park Ridge).

West facing house in Brisbane (Park Ridge).

I don’t need to have built a west facing house in Brisbane to know the answer to that question - the answer is yes. Of course, it is a qualified yes, as there are many…

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arcadelt
Aug 14, 2021 10:43 am
Pulse
Pulse
13 August 2021

Column On Slab Edge

Column On Slab Edge

should be primed too

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Pulse
Aug 13, 2021 8:53 pm
Ekajpp123
Ekajpp123
13 August 2021

career option

career option

Thinking of moving to the states to gain experience in pitch roof/ American style framing..? In comparison to Australia, does anybody know if this is a good move/ any…

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Ekajpp123
Aug 13, 2021 7:25 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
13 August 2021

Painter used a different type of paint to what I specified.

Painter used a different type of paint to what I specified.

Why not identify the price difference beteeen the 2 paints? This would normally indicate their relative quality. If its significant ask the builder to deliver whats…

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Kippers01
Aug 13, 2021 2:56 pm
n.c.
n.c.
12 August 2021

New garage in Darwin. Who are recommended? Tips?

New garage in Darwin. Who are recommended? Tips?

Hi all, I am new to the NT home owner/improvement scene and are looking at buying a house in Darwin's Northern suburbs for the first time. It seems difficult to find a…

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n.c.
Aug 12, 2021 8:33 pm
BlazedSpaniel
BlazedSpaniel
12 August 2021

How much to rebuild?

How much to rebuild?

It can vary by hundreds of thousands depending on the block restrictions, foundation requirements, and what you want (design complexity/level of finish). I think building…

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BlazedSpaniel
Aug 12, 2021 1:51 pm
Ramuji
Ramuji
12 August 2021

Missed out on HomeBuilder grant - what recourse do I have?

Missed out on HomeBuilder grant - what recourse do I have?

Hi All, I bought land in Sydney for $450,000. The land agreement date is 25th November 2020. Construction started in the second week of Dec 2020. Total construction cost…

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Ramuji
Aug 12, 2021 11:53 am
cesarspalace
cesarspalace
11 August 2021

Cost for obtaining building permit

Cost for obtaining building permit

For me, the cost of the verandah is $3500 but....drawings and everything comes up to $4-5k...addition

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cesarspalace
Aug 11, 2021 9:59 am

I moved into my new home in 2013 & have been generally happy, however for the last couple of years I have been battling a…

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galahguy
Aug 10, 2021 4:45 pm

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