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Lex
Lex
7 June 2010

Painting experts, HELP!

Painting experts, HELP!
NSW

Thank you so much, rosemi ... a glimmer of hope !! ::hyst::

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Lex
Jun 07, 2010 1:12 pm
Lex
joannapaulp
joannapaulp
4 June 2010

Weather records online

Weather records online
NSW

Awesome, thanks everyone

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joannapaulp
Jun 04, 2010 10:57 am
SunshineT
SunshineT
3 June 2010

Anyone used 'Cement' or 'Gravel' bricks from PGH?

Anyone used 'Cement' or 'Gravel' bricks from PGH?
NSW

Hi Lisa and Karry! I just came across your thread as we are looking to build with PGH Cement bricks too... And exactly the same as Lisa, looking at a Woodlands Grey roof,…

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SunshineT
Jun 03, 2010 4:41 pm
SunshineT
Lex
Lex
2 June 2010

Timber Floors - Sydney

Timber Floors - Sydney
NSW

Has anyone used Nash Timbers?

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Lex
Jun 02, 2010 5:19 pm
Lex

WISDOM ASPIRATION 35. Wet Update

WISDOM ASPIRATION 35. Wet Update
NSW
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Hi Fred, With the frame overhang check out the Standards and Tolerances Guide, published by the NSW Dept of Fair Trading. From memory 10mm is…

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michaelharvey1982
Jun 02, 2010 9:02 am
Sierra
Sierra
31 May 2010

Rendering

Rendering
NSW

Why is it most project homes dont like to render? The ones I have spoken with encourage you to engage a tradesperson after the house is built Is it…

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Sierra
May 31, 2010 8:42 pm
Sierra
reddyva
reddyva
31 May 2010

Eaves Fencing Brick Distances For a Single storey at POnds

Eaves Fencing Brick Distances For a Single storey at POnds
NSW

Guys, Need Information from guys who has their plans approved... We are building a SIngle storey house at the ponds as we have a narrow fronatge just want to check the Min…

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reddyva
May 31, 2010 4:00 pm
Saville27
Saville27
27 May 2010

Land not registering for 6 mths + How have you found it all?

Land not registering for 6 mths + How have you found it all?
NSW
1, 2

Well done! Our conveyancer is useless and wouldn't be able to bargain her way out of a paper bag so of course we didn't get anything reduced :roll:

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Saville27
May 27, 2010 8:06 am
Saville27
~Nic~
~Nic~
26 May 2010

Re designed Hamilton 278... Kitchen photos

Re designed Hamilton 278... Kitchen photos
NSW
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:: :: :: Looks beautiful! Love the changes to the layout of the kitchen... gives you more benchspace without compromising anything else. More pics please??? :wink: Nic.

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~Nic~
May 26, 2010 2:32 pm
~Nic~
Paul12
Paul12
25 May 2010

Anyone want some DIRT (Fill?) Kellyville Ridge The Ponds

Anyone want some DIRT (Fill?) Kellyville Ridge The Ponds
NSW

Hi TheAlbany, Thanks for that info. Cheers Paul

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Paul12
May 25, 2010 3:50 pm
Eoh
Eoh
25 May 2010

Building with Eden Brae Spring Farm

Building with Eden Brae Spring Farm
NSW

Hi Southies, Thanks very much. From EB's website I can see there will be a Tyrell independent quality inspection…

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Eoh
May 25, 2010 9:57 am
abclarke
abclarke
24 May 2010

Eden Brae People!

Eden Brae People!
NSW
1, 2

For those kinds of prices id just be getting the standards and getting my sparky mate to do the rest i think :-?

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abclarke
May 24, 2010 9:55 pm
abclarke
vpeewee
vpeewee
24 May 2010

Anyone built or building with Rosewood Homes, Sydney?

Anyone built or building with Rosewood Homes, Sydney?
NSW

Hi Folks, I'm new to the forum and I tried searching for info on Rosewood but it doesn't help when it appers that someones login name is Rosewood ::wink:: so I was wondering if…

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vpeewee
May 24, 2010 4:17 pm
NUG613
NUG613
23 May 2010

How much to render a Coral Home?

How much to render a Coral Home?
NSW

We are looking at building a Coral home in SEQ and was wondering if anyone knows hoe much extra it is to render the house? We got a quote for a house the other day but…

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NUG613
May 23, 2010 7:39 am
chippy
chippy
20 May 2010

Elevation and shadow cast drawing - please explain!

Elevation and shadow cast drawing - please explain!
NSW

Elevations are always required, they are an essential part of the working drawings and are required by council to get your building licence. The overshadow detail is…

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chippy
May 20, 2010 9:28 am
chippy
btherl
btherl
19 May 2010

Burnt out knots in studs and noggins

Burnt out knots in studs and noggins
NSW

My frame inspector said it all depends on the load that the wood is bearing, and also what type of wood. He wasn't worried about knots in the stronger wood used for…

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btherl
May 19, 2010 2:05 pm
btherl
thlo
thlo
19 May 2010

Sydney's equivalent of Kevin - Where Art Thou?

Sydney's equivalent of Kevin - Where Art Thou?
NSW

I met him yesterday for the first time and I think that's what he said but I may be wrong. He is a nice guy.

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thlo
May 19, 2010 1:42 pm
thlo
kellypage
kellypage
19 May 2010

Anyone building a Reward Home?

Anyone building a Reward Home?
NSW

I'm building the Brielle at The Ponds. Land cleared last week, pipes in awaiting the slab. How long does a 24 square home 'really' take to build? Kelly

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kellypage
May 19, 2010 10:42 am
camelia
camelia
19 May 2010

Flooring Particle Boards Exposure to Weather

Flooring Particle Boards Exposure to Weather
NSW
1, 2

The building industry, oftentimes it seems...is a "law unto itself"

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camelia
May 19, 2010 12:49 am
Dollar
Dollar
18 May 2010

Down Lights In Building Contract Yes or No?

Down Lights In Building Contract Yes or No?
NSW

We had only 4 down-lights as per the contract however when we brought our lights we brought some down-lights/transformer things and labeled where we wanted them to go. The…

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Dollar
May 18, 2010 2:37 pm
Lex
Lex
18 May 2010

Plans for Stormwater and Sewer

Plans for Stormwater and Sewer
NSW
1, 2

Hey, thanks Lee75! You must be building with a high end builder then?? Which state are you in? Getting a thick folder so early on and even before the Contract is signed…

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Lex
May 18, 2010 8:47 am
Lex
hare1
hare1
15 May 2010

Practical Completion & HAndover

Practical Completion & HAndover
NSW

Hi Cherie Congrats on having your place almost complete, it must be very exciting for you. We had our practical completion inspection yesterday and it is wonderful to see…

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hare1
May 15, 2010 4:31 pm
hare1
sraj
sraj
13 May 2010

Building in Port Macquarie from Coral - help with Plan

Building in Port Macquarie from Coral - help with Plan
NSW

Hi Renee, Thanks for your comments,your house looks awesome.... I have moved the picture recess 1 mt apart, sorry its not reflected in the plan. Decided to move the Ref…

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sraj
May 13, 2010 2:43 pm
kek
kek
12 May 2010

Roof then bricking or Bricking then roof

Roof then bricking or Bricking then roof
NSW

It usually depends on which trades are available first. Some builders have a preference for doing it one way or the other, but often it's just a matter of timing. What's…

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kek
May 12, 2010 7:05 pm
kek
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Paul12
May 11, 2010 5:16 pm
Gildea
Gildea
10 May 2010

Anyone building with Eden Brae and using PGH bricks???

Anyone building with Eden Brae and using PGH bricks???
NSW

Thats generally what happens :) EB will no doubt quote for the whole house though - so be specific about it.

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Gildea
May 10, 2010 3:44 pm
JohnnyD
JohnnyD
10 May 2010

Building in Elderslie with Allworth - questions.

Building in Elderslie with Allworth - questions.
NSW

Hi guys. . .I have PM'd you the details of a fencer & blind supplier. I checked out your house on the Allworth site, it's a nice design that will suit the area. We tried…

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JohnnyD
May 10, 2010 2:51 pm
JohnnyD
Riss
Riss
10 May 2010

New to the forum

New to the forum
NSW

Welcome :D

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Riss
May 10, 2010 2:28 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
9 May 2010

Building at Spring Farm with EB - Ummm OMG

Building at Spring Farm with EB - Ummm OMG
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

You have to ask yourself how does this sort of stuff happen? Incorrect interpretation of the plans? or just plain laziness? At any rate, 100 mm depth for this type of…

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KnockItDown
May 09, 2010 9:43 am
KnockItDown
alk
alk
7 May 2010

Coral: Hamilton 278 - Build Completed: MOVED IN PICS UP pg15

Coral: Hamilton 278 - Build Completed: MOVED IN PICS UP pg15
NSW
1 ... 14, 15, 16

NOTHING :: (sorry forgot about this place) Coral washed their hands of it (pun intended) and palmed it off to Blanco who did absolutely nothing about it (they sent the…

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alk
May 07, 2010 10:05 pm
alk
Acquah
Acquah
7 May 2010

EDEN BRAE HOMES BUILDING EXPERIENCE - good and bad

EDEN BRAE HOMES BUILDING EXPERIENCE - good and bad
NSW
1, 2, 3

Abbey Blinds only offered to supply a quote on our window coverings, there's no obligation to use them. We thought they were a bit pricey but…

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Acquah
May 07, 2010 9:59 pm
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
7 May 2010

Nelsons Ridge / Lakewood - Pemulwuy

Nelsons Ridge / Lakewood - Pemulwuy
NSW

someone on here built at Waterside - check out the Wisdom blogs in the list

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stonecutter1309
May 07, 2010 4:44 pm
stonecutter1309
thelittleeel
thelittleeel
5 May 2010

Roselea Homes anyone ?????

Roselea Homes anyone ?????
NSW

Stay away from this build, it's a family show... and the owner is unethical and unprofessional. At one stage when he finds him self incorrect, and starts threatening and…

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thelittleeel
May 05, 2010 10:25 pm
Lex
Lex
5 May 2010

HELP! Shower Floors - What fall is required by Standards?

HELP! Shower Floors - What fall is required by Standards?
NSW

Ahaaaa, maybe I should look at the Plastering section - thanks for that! If wall tiling is uneven, the most likely cause are obviously the walls behind it :roll: ... will have a look

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Lex
May 05, 2010 8:28 pm
Lex
Lex
Lex
5 May 2010

Tolerances in Masonry Construction (Table 3.04)

Tolerances in Masonry Construction (Table 3.04)
NSW

Thanks, room4acubby!! :D (and nice to see some life injected into this thread) OK, I thought that would be the meaning ('cos the bricks are non structural :roll:) ... so…

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Lex
May 05, 2010 3:18 pm
Lex
Casa2
Casa2
5 May 2010

Were you allowed onsite with your builder

Were you allowed onsite with your builder
NSW

I'm allowed to visit my site anytime and alone.

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Casa2
May 05, 2010 1:13 pm
jessie87
jessie87
1 May 2010

Can you help me name my house

Can you help me name my house
NSW
1, 2

I love Serenity and kexkez suggestion Valley Views

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jessie87
May 01, 2010 1:14 am
Aussie_Chik
Aussie_Chik
30 April 2010

Builder won't give display house option price list

Builder won't give display house option price list
NSW
1, 2

In fairness to M I just want to add that I did a complete walk through and got a preview tender done before i even purchased a block of land. I worked with them for around…

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Aussie_Chik
Apr 30, 2010 6:00 pm
micks_k
micks_k
30 April 2010

Can anyone recommend a good builder for Sutherland Shire?

Can anyone recommend a good builder for Sutherland Shire?
NSW

I wish we had contacts like you so we could go down that architect route. You should post your draft design when you get it so we can have a look over it. Maybe start a…

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micks_k
Apr 30, 2010 12:25 pm
micks_k
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
29 April 2010

Meeting with Tiler ... and bathrooms in general

Meeting with Tiler ... and bathrooms in general
NSW
1, 2

screed first then waterproofing then tile, then install vanities. Otherwise the vanity will sit low and accumulate crap and water in the…

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onc_artisan
Apr 29, 2010 10:33 pm
onc_artisan
kek
kek
28 April 2010

Waffle Slab for 'h' soil type - if there a difference?

Waffle Slab for 'h' soil type - if there a difference?
NSW

Piering is actually a separate thing to the slab type. Ours was upgraded from M to H due to our problem soil (highly reactive clay, plus a substantial amount of fill),…

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kek
Apr 28, 2010 7:26 am
kek
estrela81
estrela81
27 April 2010

Allworth Homes Suggestions

Allworth Homes Suggestions
NSW

I would simply ask them to recommend to you what plans will fit based on your requirements. You are lucky to have a wide block so you may want to fill that expanse,…

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estrela81
Apr 27, 2010 6:22 pm
andy
andy
27 April 2010

Your Frame - What to Look out for?

Your Frame - What to Look out for?
NSW
1, 2

POLO Iam getting urban property inspections as well to have a look. Great report thats what I want to see or dont see . Iam also learning the jargon as we go it…

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andy
Apr 27, 2010 5:36 pm
Maxie
Maxie
27 April 2010

Should we choose Clarendon to build our new home?

Should we choose Clarendon to build our new home?
NSW

Ummmm.... If you have nerves of steel and are a very patient person - yes. I'm afraid I can't say anymore than that but there have been several threads overthe past 2…

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Maxie
Apr 27, 2010 5:05 pm
Maxie
walker79
walker79
26 April 2010

Building Coral Home - Daydream 279

Building Coral Home - Daydream 279
NSW

Hey Mel, Haven't heard from you in a while. What's happening with your contract?

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walker79
Apr 26, 2010 2:26 pm
walker79
farmmum
farmmum
25 April 2010

Builders in Coffs Harbour / Grafton , any recommendations

Builders in Coffs Harbour / Grafton , any recommendations
NSW

Hi Cameron, We are currently building a two storey in your area with Perry Homes. Slab has been poured & bricks delivered last week. So far we have been quite happy with…

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farmmum
Apr 25, 2010 5:05 pm
builda
builda
24 April 2010

Fixed or variable site costs

Fixed or variable site costs
NSW

Drainage plans and the like are always available from the relevant authorities that own the pipes under the ground - the same ones that you pay your rates to. You can…

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builda
Apr 24, 2010 9:07 am
builda
Tim...
Tim...
23 April 2010

Anyone built with Stocklands before?

Anyone built with Stocklands before?
NSW

Hi everybody, Came across this info packed forum searching for various things in relation to a new pile of bricks on a dirt patch my wife and I have become indebted…

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Tim...
Apr 23, 2010 8:10 pm
Lex
Lex
23 April 2010

Effects of Heavy Rain on Timber Frame

Effects of Heavy Rain on Timber Frame
NSW

See http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=26458&p=459600#p459600 (repeated question)

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Lex
Apr 23, 2010 6:59 am
Lex
R and R
R and R
22 April 2010

R and R's Masterton Sirocco 7 - In - with photos

R and R's Masterton Sirocco 7 - In - with photos
NSW
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Thanks DRAM, yes we are well and truly settled in.

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R and R
Apr 22, 2010 9:17 am
R and R

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