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mockkie
Oct 28, 2022 12:08 pm
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures. Be sure to take pictures of around the house slab perimeter and in particular if there is water…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 1:21 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 59, 60, 61

Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you can put an Energex padlock on the main meterbox and just refer to the inside sub…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 11:44 am
obiwon

Which kickboard is better for kitchen & pantry

Which kickboard is better for kitchen & pantry

i want to protect the bottom area from wet as i used to do mopping regularly. so thought Aluminium or stainless steel for water proof. then which one to go for water poof…

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Sara thy
May 06, 2024 12:51 am

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house
WA

Hi, I have a block that I am planning on building on soon to both side boundaries, which both have other houses constructed that were also built boundary to…

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dachopper
May 06, 2024 12:49 am

Custom builder

Custom builder
VIC

Where? Darwin, Hobart? Location makes a difference

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chippy
May 05, 2024 11:12 pm
chippy
Arni
Arni
13 h

Asking for Render colours suggestions

Asking for Render colours suggestions

Hi everyone, I am building my dream home and I am confused regarding the render colours. Please suggest Taubmans render colours( builder paint option). We would like brown…

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Arni
May 05, 2024 1:10 pm

My open shelf pantry will be similar to below image with window. all appliances like rise cooker, dish washer will be in the…

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Sara thy
May 05, 2024 8:56 am
Splashers
Splashers
Yesterday

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

put the 2 draw set directly under the cooktop and the 3 draw set either side for balance

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Splashers
May 04, 2024 8:32 pm
Splashers
DeeAu
DeeAu
4 May

Lot size and Floor space ratio question

Lot size and Floor space ratio question

Thanks a million Chippy. Really appreciate your generous advice.

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DeeAu
May 04, 2024 11:54 am

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

Hello Homeoners, working with Montgomery to build a Carolina 286. It's been a difficult process, not with Montgomery but with other issues out of our control (easement…

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BrigidFrancis
May 04, 2024 8:33 am

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

For the outside Aluminium angles are standard. Inside you can fill with expandable foam for larger gaps. Smaller gaps say 10mm and under you can use sikaflex

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Ashington Homes
May 03, 2024 12:47 pm
Ashington Homes

Tree Worries.

Tree Worries.

Ponzutwo All right, you called me out with the word "accidentally" but on the other hand it wasn't deliberate either on our part. It was more of a case of a dumb…

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Ashington Homes
May 03, 2024 4:38 am
Ashington Homes

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
1, 2

Thanks. I guess it's easier for us as we do this every day so for the most part we know what we want and can give the designers a clear idea as to what we want. The…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:43 pm
Ashington Homes

Looking for a builder

Looking for a builder

You are the 3rd person this week with a 20m block :-D I am building my own on a 22m wide block ( about to start in a couple of weeks). If there are no volume builders…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:26 pm
Ashington Homes

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

What is that product they have used? Also, do they know what is causing it and why won't they take down the current sheets?

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:19 pm
Ashington Homes

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

It is so easy to do yourself. Even if you are not very handy. You literally only need a few basic things from bunnings. Honestly even with the most basic skills I know…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:02 pm
Ashington Homes
Dr_rock
Dr_rock
1 May

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

So still no slab and apparently the concreter cancelled. Here come the delays... apparently things haven't recovered quite as much as I thought. I've been told maybe next…

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Dr_rock
May 01, 2024 6:56 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for…

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Sara thy
May 01, 2024 5:41 pm

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thank you so much Simeon and I ll definitely reach out to Brad. Regards Kishan

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kishan6693
May 01, 2024 3:57 pm

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?
NSW
1, 2

Great answer from Simeon to which I would like to add: The question could be asked how many people regret not having their own independent inspector or getting one too…

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building-expert
May 01, 2024 7:18 am
building-expert
newbuild01
newbuild01
30 April

Question about orientation

Question about orientation

Thank you both for taking the time to reply!

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newbuild01
Apr 30, 2024 5:55 pm

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Hey Setsquare Firstly thank you to all the kind comments here. Now to answer your question, it comes down to what budget you have. New South homes who are based at…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 30, 2024 1:18 pm
Ashington Homes

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms does not have external wall bec of Alfreco roof…

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691
Sara thy
Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am
mattr44
mattr44
29 April

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

What sort of additional site costs would one expect when building this house design with Lily? Obviously varies greatly site-to-site, but what sort of buffer should we allow here?

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mattr44
Apr 29, 2024 7:51 am
Mattms
Mattms
28 April

Eagle Homes

Eagle Homes

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear their latest feedback and concern and advice? Thank you

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Mattms
Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm
k77driver
k77driver
28 April

Working with Metronest

Working with Metronest
VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I wanted to share my experience with you…

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686
k77driver
Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
27 April

Building contracts

Building contracts

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia. I would like to interview people with their building experience in Australia and…

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Huynhm3
Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm
chippy
chippy
27 April

Polytec Ravine finish

Polytec Ravine finish

Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not be possible.

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm
chippy
oklouise
oklouise
26 April

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)
NSW

having built on acres several times i suggest that you also need to add the cost of a sewerage system and any associated fencing, water tanks with associated extra…

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oklouise
Apr 26, 2024 8:31 pm
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Sara thy
Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 April

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll
VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it. Please share…

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567
ECOECO
Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm
ECOECO
rssanre
rssanre
25 April

Custom builder with different details in contract

Custom builder with different details in contract
VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They are small builder and have built some houses with good quality. They tender and color…

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rssanre
Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 April

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine.

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SaveH2O
Apr 25, 2024 8:01 am
SaveH2O

Tree on Driveway

Tree on Driveway

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip for a driveway. Been trying to call and done online requests for weeks now, but just…

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Sleepless Knights
Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm
lilijana
lilijana
24 April

Building With AllCastle Homes

Building With AllCastle Homes
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi may I please check. Did you get any aback offers with your contract? Would you have the brochure by any chance ? We signed up end of year but I did not save the…

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lilijana
Apr 24, 2024 1:33 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
24 April

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle use to sneak a water resistant "Performance Solution" into their contracts. Have you checked your contract for same?

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SaveH2O
Apr 24, 2024 12:32 am
SaveH2O

Getting a construction lawyer

Getting a construction lawyer
QLD

Mofflepop, Are you building around Qld Manly? Building & Legal is a partnership between a construction guy and a construction Lawyer. Construction: we have…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 23, 2024 8:34 pm
BuildingandLegal
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Pedro4137
Apr 23, 2024 6:54 pm

I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising and a bully, but the home is NOT TO CODE. I have water coming through the bricks…

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Donna-M
Apr 23, 2024 2:05 pm
Bro
Bro
23 April

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary drawings for last couple of months. I got a call from the salesperson this morning…

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Bro
Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am
awratten
awratten
23 April

How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

10 years ago was a different software than we use now. it has had a lot of changes over the past years. Improvments to the software and changes to how Nathers models need…

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awratten
Apr 23, 2024 11:06 am
awratten

Two storey house construction cost

Two storey house construction cost

The price you're seeing for a high-spec 2-storey home in Perth sounds steep, but unfortunately, it's kind of the norm these…

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BarbaraHenry45
Apr 23, 2024 7:56 am
sun_kdr
sun_kdr
22 April

Dean Homes

Dean Homes
VIC

Hello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did your build go? Also if your home is completed how is after build service? Were there any…

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sun_kdr
Apr 22, 2024 9:21 pm
Mattms
Mattms
22 April

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?
NSW

Anyone knows which builders in NSW that uses Fair Trading contract...?

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Mattms
Apr 22, 2024 9:18 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
21 April

smart or normal switches

smart or normal switches

Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with…

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Bimbob
Apr 21, 2024 12:38 pm

Waterproofing around door jam?

Waterproofing around door jam?
SA

Screed is installed before or after, what was not up to code? You have 4x images, door frame, The work is poorly applied rough, with no care for how it should be done, if…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 20, 2024 7:04 pm
BuildingandLegal

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes.com.au/new-homes/enfield-201/ I did my colour appointment last week. I am looking…

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Dreams_come_true
Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm
jagberg
jagberg
18 April

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

When I dealt with a similar situation, I found that directly informing the electricity provider about the demolition plans helped prevent any service disruptions. This…

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jagberg
Apr 18, 2024 9:01 pm
RogerD68
RogerD68
18 April

Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes

Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes
NSW
1, 2

Hello just wanted to see the noise level between the top and bottom floor. Does noise travel. Also do the two lots of stairs bother you

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RogerD68
Apr 18, 2024 6:02 pm

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