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Debbie.A
Debbie.A
31 July 2019

Romsey Display Centre Opening

Romsey Display Centre Opening
VIC

Do you have any display homes in Qld of the Hillside?

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Debbie.A
Jul 31, 2019 1:27 pm
Debbie.A
Debbie.A
31 July 2019

Building a Porter Davis Hillside 34

Building a Porter Davis Hillside 34
VIC
1, 2

Hi, did you have photos of your finished house? Love your colour selections!

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11991
Debbie.A
Jul 31, 2019 1:25 pm
Melos
Melos
30 July 2019

Interim Occupational Certificate change coming

Interim Occupational Certificate change coming
NSW

We’ve had the keys since mid May and we haven’t yet got the drive way sorted. So yes it will cause all sorts of issues if they don’t modify what is needed

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Melos
Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm

Adelaide private builders

Adelaide private builders
SA

Sorry Mark (not brokeandexcited) What suburb are you building in? Kind regards, Georgina

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masterconstructions
Jul 30, 2019 3:03 pm
TeresainGB
TeresainGB
30 July 2019

Building on boundary line in WA

Building on boundary line in WA
WA

Ah bugger I thought as much. Good thing I have allowed for it by making the rooms on that side of the home bigger, so I guess they can be cut back. Thank you so much for…

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TeresainGB
Jul 30, 2019 2:26 pm
Allistic
Allistic
30 July 2019

Building with DIXON Homes Rocklea

Building with DIXON Homes Rocklea

Hi Masterzion, Did you build with Dixon Sydney or Dixon Wollongong? Did you get a resolution to your brick problem? Did they provide you with any references or site…

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Allistic
Jul 30, 2019 2:07 pm
Allistic
Allistic
30 July 2019

Has anyone built with Dixon Homes Wollongong /Albion Park

Has anyone built with Dixon Homes Wollongong /Albion Park
NSW

SEEKING FEEDBACK ON DIXON HOMES I am looking at building 2 homes with Dixon Homes Wollongong (Albion Park) in Nowra, NSW. I would really appreciate any feedback from…

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Allistic
Jul 30, 2019 2:05 pm
malypetu
malypetu
30 July 2019

Build contract, legal advice?

Build contract, legal advice?

Just to add a bit of information. Recently is has been introduced a solar pannels offer in some Companies. A note in the offer says that all saving produced by the solar…

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malypetu
Jul 30, 2019 10:22 am
malypetu
malypetu
29 July 2019

Recommendations for Private Inspectors & Contract Review

Recommendations for Private Inspectors & Contract Review

This list may help a bit Victoria David Seville - Seville inspect https://m.facebook.com/pg/SevilleBQI/posts/ Ph: 0488 993 332 e:

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malypetu
Jul 29, 2019 12:43 pm
malypetu
malypetu
29 July 2019

Interim occupational certificate

Interim occupational certificate
NSW

I believe in this case, you will have to get your OC (Occupational Certificate) later once all the pending items are been fixed. However, there is a cost associated with…

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malypetu
Jul 29, 2019 11:54 am
cobalt
cobalt
28 July 2019

Custom build with Format Homes

Custom build with Format Homes
SA

Thanks for your thoughts, Callifo. We haven't got our footings yet. +33% is a lot, it must've really been tough to get that to work in your budget. I hate having that…

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cobalt
Jul 28, 2019 11:19 pm
Teepu
Teepu
28 July 2019

Builder deliberate damage to footpath

Builder deliberate damage to footpath
NSW

Hi I built a new house and had asset protection insurance,, council is asking to repair damaged footpath and curb during work My question is 1- Is the builder…

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Teepu
Jul 28, 2019 11:18 am
darb74
darb74
27 July 2019

sarking required between garage walls and house

sarking required between garage walls and house

Yep wall batts should be installed in two walls between your house and garage. The R value will depend on your contract and energy rating requirements. We have R2.5 HD…

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darb74
Jul 27, 2019 9:42 pm
darb74
darb74
darb74
27 July 2019

New Build - What to add for future Airconditioner units

New Build - What to add for future Airconditioner units

If you plan for individual splits then you should get an aircon installer to get all the power and pipes etc in during frame stage. We had 3 splits roughed in to our…

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darb74
Jul 27, 2019 8:58 pm
darb74
DaniB
DaniB
27 July 2019

Walk in Rob

Walk in Rob

Thanks but we are in south east area of Melbourne.

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DaniB
Jul 27, 2019 5:13 pm
ellier
ellier
27 July 2019

Spectrum Homes. Acreage, Gold Coast

Spectrum Homes. Acreage, Gold Coast
QLD

Hi, How did your build go and how did you find spectrum homes if you don't mind sharing? Thank you.

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ellier
Jul 27, 2019 12:34 pm
LearnProperty
LearnProperty
26 July 2019

building with mcdonald jones... yay or nay?

building with mcdonald jones... yay or nay?

Hello there MacJones is a good builder. They are one of the biggest if not the biggest builder in NSW. But like anything else, it's important that you have a fixed…

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LearnProperty
Jul 26, 2019 8:56 pm
LearnProperty
LearnProperty
LearnProperty
26 July 2019

Mcdonald Jones Homes Vs Masterton

Mcdonald Jones Homes Vs Masterton

I wouldn't compare based on base price or promitions etc... the best way to compare is to understand the overall price and what's included in that. Ignore promos and…

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LearnProperty
Jul 26, 2019 8:52 pm
LearnProperty

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LearnProperty
Jul 26, 2019 8:42 pm
LearnProperty
vicgal77
vicgal77
26 July 2019

Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build

Hammond Rise (WA) - Content-Living Build
WA
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi Gibbo74, I know this is a long shot. We are about to move into the house you built. I realise you have since sold the house, but I was wondering if you had a copy of…

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vicgal77
Jul 26, 2019 7:01 pm
Joker
Joker
26 July 2019

Independent inspector - recommendations in Melbourne?

Independent inspector - recommendations in Melbourne?

This forums building expert ,very qualified and has balls,knows building standards inside out.

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Joker
Jul 26, 2019 3:21 pm
Doulton777
Doulton777
26 July 2019

Tips for PCI with metricon

Tips for PCI with metricon
VIC

Oh haven’t seen you around in awhile. What did you end up building? How’s the house going? viewtopic.php?t=86597

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Doulton777
Jul 26, 2019 1:33 am
Doulton777
Forg
Forg
25 July 2019

Drive through Garage

Drive through Garage

If it's 3.6m where you'll want to be putting the boat/whatever, then yeah stick with that. However if that's just an access path to get to where…

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Forg
Jul 25, 2019 2:51 pm
mel35
mel35
25 July 2019

Anyone used Country Living Homes in SA?

Anyone used Country Living Homes in SA?

Country living homes / CLH in the Yorke peninsula of SA. Has anyone used them before? Am eager to hear your experiences, good or bad.

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mel35
Jul 25, 2019 8:52 am
shazaw
shazaw
25 July 2019

Our Acacia Home

Our Acacia Home
NSW
1 ... 47, 48, 49

It's always good to have low maintenance garden. I'm so over high maintenance large lawn. I was mowing lawn almost every 1 and half week during summer. That how fast…

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shazaw
Jul 25, 2019 2:16 am
vhome
vhome
24 July 2019

Gas related questions for a new build - is my builder right?

Gas related questions for a new build - is my builder right?

Thanks both for responseejae SejaeD, I have posted this in another forum as well and let's see if I any gas expert bump into this post...

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vhome
Jul 24, 2019 9:56 pm
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
24 July 2019

Fence Question - Unregistered neighbor land

Fence Question - Unregistered neighbor land
NSW

I would be happy to pay the full price if its colorbond. Unfortunately, the stupid council has rules that my region should only use Lapped and Capped Timber fence. Also,…

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InvincibleInDN
Jul 24, 2019 9:33 pm
InvincibleInDN

Littlehampton BLUSH Bricks in the yard staked and waiting to be sent out to another fantastic project! If you're looking for a recycled brick look but want the quality of…

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Den45
Den45
24 July 2019

Building denver metricon

Building denver metricon
VIC

Congratulations!! Where are you building?

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Den45
Jul 24, 2019 11:11 am
Maliktrade
Maliktrade
24 July 2019

Help - Kurrajong bricks unavailable - similar bricks anyone?

Help - Kurrajong bricks unavailable - similar bricks anyone?

I do have 140 Kurrajong brick , wondering if anyone want. V negotiable Roxburghpark, Victoria

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Maliktrade
Jul 24, 2019 11:10 am
vhome
vhome
23 July 2019

Can a zacuzzi / jet spa be retrofitted in place of bath tub?

Can a zacuzzi / jet spa be retrofitted in place of bath tub?

Hi, I will have the builder put up a standard bath tub 1650mm. I checked there are jacuzzi / jet spas of same length 1650mm. My builder is charging arms and length to…

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vhome
Jul 24, 2019 12:20 am
Sag2112
Sag2112
23 July 2019

What options to go for in Investment Property Manor Lakes Vi

What options to go for in Investment Property Manor Lakes Vi

Hi Yash, Has your build started or you still have above questions.

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Sag2112
Jul 23, 2019 7:09 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
23 July 2019

Raised house

Raised house

If it is only a metre it is no big deal. There are multiple construction methods that can suit, and if brick veneer is your choice, the most common would be strip footings…

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Thylacene
Jul 23, 2019 8:12 am
Sag2112
Sag2112
22 July 2019

Developer Approval in Lollipop Hill/Manor Lakes

Developer Approval in Lollipop Hill/Manor Lakes

Hi rksindvani , Manor lakes estate had 3-4 stage titlements this month and further stages titling end of this month . I know few people who are also waiting for…

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Sag2112
Jul 23, 2019 12:16 am
melobious
melobious
22 July 2019

Cutting down or waiting to start build?

Cutting down or waiting to start build?
SA

We have decided to cut out the extras and build! Yay my (and your arguments win) haha

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melobious
Jul 22, 2019 9:58 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 July 2019

Gutter on top of brick wall

Gutter on top of brick wall

You can also have a box gutter which sits on the inside but a lot of builders dont like them as if they arent installed correctly they tend to overflow and leak, but if…

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SejaeD
Jul 22, 2019 5:32 pm
SejaeD
kester
kester
22 July 2019

Home Consultants

Home Consultants

Thanks…

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kester
Jul 22, 2019 2:46 pm
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
22 July 2019

New build - cost to extend the room size

New build - cost to extend the room size

Thank you both. Seems like not a really huge amount so I like to consider this option to extend. I was worried to ask the builder as I was thinking the cost might be…

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Melbournevic
Jul 22, 2019 1:45 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 July 2019

Who to call post build to inspect problems

Who to call post build to inspect problems
NSW

you definitely need a building inspector. I have one who is excellent with defects. Pm me if you want his details

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SejaeD
Jul 22, 2019 12:28 pm
SejaeD

Hi, Can someone tell me what this ceiling vent is called and what it's for ? I can't find the technical name for it ? How many is required in a home and normally where…

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GoneBuilding
Jul 22, 2019 2:02 am
darb74
darb74
21 July 2019

Paint colours

Paint colours

Getting back to your original paint issue, if you can see the RGB values of the Snowdrift, the red is the dominant colour which gives it the warmth (or beige look as you…

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darb74
Jul 21, 2019 6:42 pm
darb74
zoelouise
zoelouise
21 July 2019

Laminate bench top with waterfall

Laminate bench top with waterfall

Thanks for that! Looks great. Ours is 38mm thick so will be similar thickness to yours.

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zoelouise
Jul 21, 2019 11:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 July 2019

Stormwater Charged System Required?

Stormwater Charged System Required?

On narrow difficult blocks, The last technical items should really be considered first, eg retaining,services,etc Otherwise, once the house is built, you are left in a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 20, 2019 9:36 am
StructuralBIMGuy

They are right above the page numbers.

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SaveH2O
Jul 19, 2019 5:42 pm
SaveH2O
alexp79
alexp79
19 July 2019

Non compliant cladding crisis

Non compliant cladding crisis

Needs to be rendered with acrylic render, so not so cheap.

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alexp79
Jul 19, 2019 4:29 pm
Gsl
Gsl
19 July 2019

Issue with defects rectification after the PC walk

Issue with defects rectification after the PC walk

Hi all, I thought it's better to give you an update regarding our issue as finally we are seeing a light at end of the tunnel. I think this information would be useful…

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Gsl
Jul 19, 2019 12:57 pm
Mashee
Mashee
19 July 2019

Insulation

Insulation
VIC

Wow amazing detailed reply darb74 .Thank you so much for your time and effort on that..Really appreciate it..

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Mashee
Jul 19, 2019 10:42 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
18 July 2019

Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards?

Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards?

I use a company called Skyon Building group for all my cladding. They install both FC and timber products such as Weathertex. Weathertex is a brilliant product made from…

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SejaeD
Jul 18, 2019 8:14 pm
SejaeD
rkoncept
rkoncept
18 July 2019

What size double storey will fit my land?

What size double storey will fit my land?
NSW

Hi Vengeance In short, the max size is 250sqm and correct they will need to fall within the setback parameters if you were to go CDC. However there are many other factors…

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rkoncept
Jul 18, 2019 10:30 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
18 July 2019

Our house update

Our house update

Suggest you check if the Walls and ceilings are straight before you pay the fixing invoice. Metricon will not check this as they expect customers to identify any problems later.

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Norfolk
Jul 18, 2019 9:37 am

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