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building-expert
building-expert
4 May 2019

Raft Slab - Pipe lagging

Raft Slab - Pipe lagging

Wastes vertically through slab are not lagged and should also have termite protection collar if in termite declared areas. If you lag the pipes , termites can enter your…

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building-expert
May 04, 2019 1:32 pm
building-expert

Friday 3rd May 2019. Security fence, stinky loo and skip bin gone today so could get a panorama shot. Supposed to have walk through today but they ran out of our carpet…

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Country Home
May 03, 2019 3:47 pm
insider
insider
2 May 2019

Anything I'm missing??

Anything I'm missing??

You probably will need piers due to the trees being close to the building and also check the depth of the easements as the angle of repose may also need you to deepen the…

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insider
May 02, 2019 10:35 pm
insider
Joker
Joker
2 May 2019

Custom Home Builder

Custom Home Builder

I would drive around and find a house I liked,then ask owner for a look and how their build went,if you like what you see and owners recommend,contact builder and check…

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Joker
May 02, 2019 7:59 pm
g33kerb0t
g33kerb0t
2 May 2019

No gas in new build

No gas in new build
NSW

If you want a gas cooktop then you'll need a gas connection. If not, make sure your gas cooktop supports LPG and just buy gas bottles. Yes you will pay supply charge even…

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g33kerb0t
May 02, 2019 5:32 pm
g33kerb0t
bank
bank
2 May 2019

JG King Geelong

JG King Geelong

Is the manager still a guy with the initials CS? He was new to the company half way through our build. Our impression was that he did a lot of talking, not a lot of…

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bank
May 02, 2019 4:34 pm
bank
Joker
Joker
2 May 2019

Advice Required - Building a Henley Reserve Double Story

Advice Required - Building a Henley Reserve Double Story
VIC

Do yourself a favour, drive around your area,speak to 3 resently completed Henley home owners in your area, this will be a seriously more accurate experience of what to expect.

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Joker
May 02, 2019 1:55 pm
Doc Freeman
Doc Freeman
2 May 2019

New Jg King build!!

New Jg King build!!
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Sorry to read of your disappointment, but not surprised. I consider building with JG King the biggest mistake of my life. The difference between what they promise and…

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Doc Freeman
May 02, 2019 10:36 am

Brisbane home builder advise

Brisbane home builder advise
QLD

We looked at Dixon then found Hallmark. The consultant Cass at the North Lakes office has really looked after us and has adjusted the plans to suit our budget. Best…

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NathanRetreat298
May 01, 2019 8:24 pm
NathanRetreat298
Sethor
Sethor
1 May 2019

Shadowline Cornice and skirting

Shadowline Cornice and skirting
WA

I'd go with Splayed as well.

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Sethor
May 01, 2019 5:54 pm
darb74
darb74
1 May 2019

What is data point??

What is data point??

Hi brokenstick, yes we are definitely lucky but we partly chose this builder because we were aware that they offered this type of access during the build to their…

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darb74
May 01, 2019 4:12 pm
darb74
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heidpatto
May 01, 2019 3:38 pm
nhariram
nhariram
30 April 2019

Looking for suggestions to choose the best builder

Looking for suggestions to choose the best builder

Hi Adsf, I feel they are bit costlier than the volume builder. Their quote is not so transparent as well. Haven't gone back to them after the quote. It's mostly Burbank…

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nhariram
Apr 30, 2019 9:30 pm
nhariram
Western13
Western13
30 April 2019

Our Ex-Watersun Build

Our Ex-Watersun Build
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi TashPaul, My builder just went in liquidation. I find your post is very helpful. Thank you for that. Just wondering do you remember who did defects and Incomplete…

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Western13
Apr 30, 2019 9:10 pm
Saika
Saika
30 April 2019

Clarendon Classic Facade HELP PLS!

Clarendon Classic Facade HELP PLS!

I am in the same boat, love the Hamptons look, so thinking of going for greys and whites, but there are so many shades etc, I'm so confused!

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Saika
Apr 30, 2019 1:57 pm
Manj
Manj
30 April 2019

Arden Homes Inspectors

Arden Homes Inspectors
VIC
1, 2

My Admin girl just didn't take my word on the bank process so I emailed the bank and got them to send me in writing the process and then forwarded to the admin ...no…

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Manj
Apr 30, 2019 10:02 am
Manj
Rhetti
Rhetti
30 April 2019

Ask a Town Planner - South East Queensland

Ask a Town Planner - South East Queensland

I've been getting quite a few PMs about the Traditional Building Character Overlay in the Brisbane City Council Local Government Area. There is typically two parts to the…

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Rhetti
Apr 30, 2019 8:07 am
Rhetti
asahi_home
asahi_home
29 April 2019

Rusty flashing

Rusty flashing

Hi there, I need some advice on some rusty flashing. I went through my PCI and my private inspector found that the flashing around the house were rusty. This happened…

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asahi_home
Apr 29, 2019 10:56 pm
Drew01
Drew01
29 April 2019

Building Glendale 34 Limited Edition with Metricon in Wallan

Building Glendale 34 Limited Edition with Metricon in Wallan
VIC
1, 2

We also didn't pay for our island bench top to be 3m long, as it's the size of a sheet of Caesarstone, so in theory we saved them money but late by them not having to make…

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Drew01
Apr 29, 2019 9:14 pm
Drew01
sudu
sudu
28 April 2019

Building with New Living Homes

Building with New Living Homes
NSW
1, 2, 3

I am happy with NLH build and living the house for last 8 months ..no issues. About the quality of kitchen cabinet....they are providing the quality based on the price…

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sudu
Apr 28, 2019 11:08 pm
Kratz
Kratz
28 April 2019

LOOKING FOR A COOL LIGHT GREY BRICK WITH PGH BRICKS

LOOKING FOR A COOL LIGHT GREY BRICK WITH PGH BRICKS
NSW
1, 2

Hi, we are building with Eden Brae and are super confused between Aluminium and Sorbetto. If you have used these bricks for your house can you plz share some…

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Kratz
Apr 28, 2019 11:04 pm

I am building the vantage 40 cube facade and worries about the non flat roof line that shows up in the contract. Any thoughts? Has your build completed?

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eshan
Apr 27, 2019 8:49 pm
Shampoo
Shampoo
27 April 2019

Building with Dennis Family Homes (Melb)

Building with Dennis Family Homes (Melb)
VIC
1, 2

Hi, im just new here and just joined in. We bought a land in lollipop hill around Aug 2017 and is said to be titled this coming May 2019.. Yep, it was a looonngg…

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Shampoo
Apr 27, 2019 10:51 am
Tintin444
Tintin444
26 April 2019

Austral Brampton brick facade

Austral Brampton brick facade

Hi there is a house on our street with this brick and it's a beautiful colour. Good choice.

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Tintin444
Apr 26, 2019 7:16 pm
shellb78
shellb78
26 April 2019

PGH Matterhorn

PGH Matterhorn

thanks, I've contacted PGH for a list which they are getting back to me with. Being that it's a new brick and that we are rural there's a pretty slim chance of having…

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shellb78
Apr 26, 2019 10:44 am
building-expert
building-expert
26 April 2019

Is it cheaper to buy new/established house in SE Melbourne

Is it cheaper to buy new/established house in SE Melbourne

Same storey all over again. There are many price hunters and very few value hunters. There is a very big difference between price and value but you do need to do a lot of…

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building-expert
Apr 26, 2019 8:56 am
building-expert
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
25 April 2019

300mm Hilites above openings

300mm Hilites above openings

We won’t mi d if it is glass, just so long as it is not sone sort of fibre cement sheeting.

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Bebbsy
Apr 25, 2019 11:35 pm
Pradipta
Pradipta
25 April 2019

Layout planning

Layout planning
WA
1, 2

Hello Pradipta, if you have not signed up with the builder than i have started a new concept in western australia to Visualise the Floor plans in real size so you can…

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Pradipta
Apr 25, 2019 8:07 pm
Pradipta
brokenstick
brokenstick
25 April 2019

At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?

At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?

Power and gas took about 2 weeks each (they said to allow a month). I also had to do an overhead to underground power conversion which took about a month (this doesn't…

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brokenstick
Apr 25, 2019 6:54 pm
brokenstick

Hi, if you have not signed up with the builder than i have started a new concept in western Australia to Visualise the Floor plans in real size so you can walk through…

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Trotdeglobe
Apr 25, 2019 6:37 pm
Trotdeglobe
Trotdeglobe
25 April 2019

Wrong orientation

Wrong orientation

That's our biggest regret, to be honest I see those windows everywhere now but around last year I don't remember seeing it on any floor plans we saw. Also the display…

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Trotdeglobe
Apr 25, 2019 6:34 pm
Joker
Joker
25 April 2019

First Time Builders/Buyers

First Time Builders/Buyers

First decide build or buy, If building decide volume or custom or some body like hotonda homes whom are a buying group for local builders. Then do your homework by talking…

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Joker
Apr 25, 2019 5:09 pm
building-expert
building-expert
25 April 2019

New builds, termite concerns

New builds, termite concerns

AS experienced and accredited timber pest inspector I can answer your questions If the frame was attacked during construction then it is established termite nest nearby…

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building-expert
Apr 25, 2019 9:46 am
building-expert
Ardo
Ardo
24 April 2019

Building using overseas kit home (steel frame)

Building using overseas kit home (steel frame)
VIC

Gees wouldn’t think you would save that much really. They would be flat packed so you would need to find someone who would assemble them and erect. Might end up only…

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Ardo
Apr 24, 2019 9:35 pm
Althom
Althom
24 April 2019

Good builders in Perth without "dale alcock" price tag

Good builders in Perth without "dale alcock" price tag
WA
1, 2, 3

The DAH tradies that built our place were on a Summit job before they did ours

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Althom
Apr 24, 2019 10:26 am
Althom
Tessa130185
Tessa130185
23 April 2019

Burbank homes

Burbank homes
VIC

You are so welcome, hoping we can save families from going through what we have gone through.

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Tessa130185
Apr 23, 2019 7:52 pm
Bao Nguyen
Bao Nguyen
23 April 2019

Allcastle Homes

Allcastle Homes
NSW

Thats reassuring

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Bao Nguyen
Apr 23, 2019 12:24 pm
ajce15
ajce15
23 April 2019

Building a tesla 24 with wisdom homes

Building a tesla 24 with wisdom homes
NSW

Have you built tesla?

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ajce15
Apr 23, 2019 9:02 am
Jandak
Jandak
22 April 2019

Has anyone built with JKW Constructions in Brisbane?

Has anyone built with JKW Constructions in Brisbane?
QLD
1, 2

Mk88, Just wondering how your build is going and if you have any progress shots to share? Would you mind me asking approx price/square meter?

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Jandak
Apr 22, 2019 9:44 pm
PavinderSingh
PavinderSingh
22 April 2019

Side walls of kitchen drawers

Side walls of kitchen drawers

May I know the color or the type of material the side walls of the drawer are made up of????????

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PavinderSingh
Apr 22, 2019 6:12 pm
PavinderSingh
wenty to bardia
wenty to bardia
22 April 2019

Rawson Homes in Bardia,Edmondson Park

Rawson Homes in Bardia,Edmondson Park

Hi, Due to council requirements I have to maintain my FFL at certain height but to make driveway I have to drop my garage. My original plan was to make garage at same…

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wenty to bardia
Apr 22, 2019 8:16 am
Melos
Melos
21 April 2019

Mcdonald Jones - tavira three - extending the width

Mcdonald Jones - tavira three - extending the width

Congrats on the new build. If you are building with cdc for a single storey home you need a side setback of 90cm on each side

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Melos
Apr 21, 2019 8:39 pm
Rachael13
Rachael13
20 April 2019

Upgrades

Upgrades

Hi Melbournevic, We just have upstairs or downstairs on or both, no zoning for certain areas.

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Rachael13
Apr 20, 2019 9:19 pm
Rachael13
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kks
Apr 20, 2019 5:40 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
20 April 2019

Can Pryda strap underside joists cause metal clanging sound?

Can Pryda strap underside joists cause metal clanging sound?

Yes speed bracing where it has a bolt in the middle of the X. On my engineering drawing it's says pyrda strap. Lucky is isolated to the master br. Where the small…

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MyFirst
Apr 20, 2019 3:57 pm
Rachael13
Rachael13
19 April 2019

KDR - SE Melb - Simonds Flinders - Settlement! WE ARE IN!!!

KDR - SE Melb - Simonds Flinders - Settlement! WE ARE IN!!!
VIC
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Hi Bri - good to hear that you're loving your home - can't believe that it has been a year time has flow. Have you fallen in love with the galaxy rug? Nothing like…

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Rachael13
Apr 19, 2019 11:49 pm
Rachael13
Joker
Joker
19 April 2019

Cost of Marble stone benches

Cost of Marble stone benches

Which is better for a kitchen, ?

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Joker
Apr 19, 2019 7:42 pm
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vpn25
Apr 19, 2019 2:15 pm
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
18 April 2019

Living in Brentwood forest estate vs Spring mountains

Living in Brentwood forest estate vs Spring mountains

We are making two applications, with bankwest and NAB which ever comes back at the earliest will go ahead with it. Just doing that my broker wants to do.

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brightstarshine
Apr 18, 2019 11:18 pm
brightstarshine

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