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Daisyinthedesert
Daisyinthedesert
30 November 2014

Copper Tap Thieves Providence Estate Wellard this weekend

Copper Tap Thieves Providence Estate Wellard this weekend
WA

Hello all Anyone who is building in Providence, I was there 10pm Friday night admiring newly laid slab - noticed my tap was intact. Went again Sat morning around…

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Daisyinthedesert
Nov 30, 2014 5:31 pm
Daisyinthedesert
Topharin
Topharin
30 November 2014

Am I expecting too much?

Am I expecting too much?
NSW
1, 2

Congrats pink86 glad you found something you love in budget :)

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Topharin
Nov 30, 2014 4:28 pm
dharmin85
dharmin85
30 November 2014

Ceiling height in ParkBridge community @Middleton Grange

Ceiling height in ParkBridge community @Middleton Grange
NSW

Hi, I have recently settled land under my title in Parkbridge community. I have mirvac as nominated builder. I am more concerned with the ceiling height that Mirvac is…

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dharmin85
Nov 30, 2014 4:21 pm
dharmin85
dharmin85
30 November 2014

Anyone building with Mirvac @ Parkbridge Middleton grange?

Anyone building with Mirvac @ Parkbridge Middleton grange?
NSW
1 ... 51, 52, 53

Hi, I have recently settled land under my title in Parkbridge community. I have mirvac as nominated builder. I am more concerned with the ceiling height that Mirvac is…

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dharmin85
Nov 30, 2014 4:20 pm
Pink86
Pink86
30 November 2014

recycled water connection costs?

recycled water connection costs?
NSW

They told us it would cost the same to put the tank in the backyard! We should be getting more info soon about it from them.

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Pink86
Nov 30, 2014 4:00 pm
mgilla
mgilla
30 November 2014

Gutters directly above the wall - ill-advised or do-able?

Gutters directly above the wall - ill-advised or do-able?
VIC

Pat its common practice where you have a zero boundary for the gutters to sit on top of the bricks. It just means a flashing comes down from behind the fascia across the…

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mgilla
Nov 30, 2014 10:45 am
Skerro
Skerro
30 November 2014

Who's building with Clarendon??

Who's building with Clarendon??
QLD

Hi everyone. We are going through the tender process for a Parkhill36. We have been quoted $15100 for Myair. We have been getting our own quotes for air conditioning of…

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Skerro
Nov 30, 2014 8:35 am
building inspector
building inspector
30 November 2014

efflorescence and dark grouts

efflorescence and dark grouts
WA

If you are using a dark coloured grout then efflorescence can be an issue you may encounter. Efflorescence is a mineral salt deposit that leaches from the cement in the…

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building inspector
Nov 30, 2014 2:16 am
building inspector
TomCat
TomCat
29 November 2014

Anyone building with Format in Adelaide?

Anyone building with Format in Adelaide?
SA

Thanks FairmontSA. Seems that couple were very happy with their build :D

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TomCat
Nov 29, 2014 9:47 pm
TomCat
Jericho
Jericho
29 November 2014

architect or draftsman earlwood area

architect or draftsman earlwood area
NSW

I just had another thought; vsam, have you considered downloading a free 3D home design program? There's a few out there. By playing around, you can get the ideas out of…

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Jericho
Nov 29, 2014 11:29 am
Jericho
PixiGT
PixiGT
29 November 2014

Willowdale, Leppington

Willowdale, Leppington
NSW

Also, Willowdale has an existing thread called Building at Willowdale. Might be best to post there in future as you will get more responses and…

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PixiGT
Nov 29, 2014 7:38 am
PixiGT
Ru2014
Ru2014
28 November 2014

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- WE ARE SLABED!!!!

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- WE ARE SLABED!!!!
QLD

OH we are so excited, we have been slabed!!!, was done on Tuesday. Hopefully frame will start next week. Here is two pics to see, http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah1…

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Ru2014
Nov 28, 2014 9:41 pm
patriotsfan84
patriotsfan84
28 November 2014

Champion Homes Stage 6 bunya

Champion Homes Stage 6 bunya
NSW

Hi is anyone building at stage 6 with champoins and getting hit with extra cabling costs and have to install some screen for the fire protection requirement?

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patriotsfan84
Nov 28, 2014 8:53 pm
kathryneade
kathryneade
28 November 2014

Pandomo flooring - thoughts?

Pandomo flooring - thoughts?
QLD

Hi there - I'm looking at using the Pandomo product for the floor in my kitchen extension - it will be a newly laid floor over under floor heating. My research here in…

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kathryneade
Nov 28, 2014 3:31 am
kathryneade
kathryneade
28 November 2014

Anyone ever heard of Pandomo flooring???

Anyone ever heard of Pandomo flooring???
ACT

Hello Adam - did you use the Pandomo product in the end? I'm based in London and the polished concrete market doesn't seem quite as advanced as it is back home - I found…

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kathryneade
Nov 28, 2014 3:15 am
Crazyk
Crazyk
27 November 2014

Ok here we go! New house build!

Ok here we go! New house build!
WA

How many sq are you building? Very nice plan

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Crazyk
Nov 27, 2014 9:40 pm
Crazyk
Forg
Forg
27 November 2014

termimesh not in garage

termimesh not in garage
QLD

I don't know the terminology ... our garages are both basically the same as the house, concrete slab with some concrete piers under, single brick veneer over wooden frame…

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Forg
Nov 27, 2014 8:29 pm
IvyC
IvyC
27 November 2014

WA Brickie Shortage - How long did you wait?

WA Brickie Shortage - How long did you wait?
WA

I really don't want some one man band bickie whose giving it a go because you can earn good $... hopefully reputable builders will use…

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IvyC
Nov 27, 2014 1:07 pm
IvyC
Burnsfirsttime
Burnsfirsttime
27 November 2014

hello

hello
NSW

hello and welcome! What state are you in?

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Burnsfirsttime
Nov 27, 2014 10:56 am
Burnsfirsttime
bashworth
bashworth
27 November 2014

requests to the builder

requests to the builder
WA

The buider is responsible for building to the agreed drawings so make sure the construction drawings you sign have the correct dimensions. Might be best to make the…

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bashworth
Nov 27, 2014 5:43 am
bashworth
JnM
JnM
26 November 2014

Home Group WA- Hammond Heights.

Home Group WA- Hammond Heights.
WA
1, 2

Thanks for your advice Henry. I also do hope Dylan is able to turn things around for you.

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JnM
Nov 26, 2014 10:34 pm
JnM
edems
edems
26 November 2014

Builder changed PWA prices to the tune of $16,000!!

Builder changed PWA prices to the tune of $16,000!!
NSW

thanks again for all the input. I think we are going to continue our journey with CL as they have been very accomodating. Finding ways to make things work with the…

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edems
Nov 26, 2014 8:45 pm
Tim65
Tim65
26 November 2014

The Vintage

The Vintage
NSW

We have just completed on a block of land at The vintage in Hunter Valley was wondering if anybody else has built here and their experiences ? Thanks

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Tim65
Nov 26, 2014 5:02 pm
Tim65
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nicholejamesh
Nov 26, 2014 3:58 pm
sim_r32
sim_r32
26 November 2014

Porter Davis Walk Throughs

Porter Davis Walk Throughs
VIC

I go through ours all the time after hours, they always leave doors unlocked. Gives you a good chance to look at everyone with out someone trying to rush you through…

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sim_r32
Nov 26, 2014 12:40 pm
Balbriggan
Balbriggan
26 November 2014

Brisbane Character zone 405m block new build

Brisbane Character zone 405m block new build
QLD

Thanks for that willpower. Just as an update, we have bought an old house in Alderley to knock down & build new. It is a much bigger block and has none of the…

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Balbriggan
Nov 26, 2014 11:11 am
Nick33
Nick33
26 November 2014

First time home builder Burns Beach WA

First time home builder Burns Beach WA
WA

I don't think so Triggy, i'm on a corner and the house next to me is only at bricks, from the pics in your thread we might be on the same street, I can't really tell.

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Nick33
Nov 26, 2014 11:02 am
Cool Breeze
Cool Breeze
25 November 2014

Check List for buildng a home

Check List for buildng a home
VIC

Have a look at this thread there is a wealth of information there viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5823&start=620

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Cool Breeze
Nov 25, 2014 4:13 pm
RuffTuff
RuffTuff
25 November 2014

Solid Concrete External Cladding

Solid Concrete External Cladding
QLD

While your slab is clear you could pour your walls flat on the floor and then tilt them up. The formwork would be much simpler and you wouldn't need a concrete pump. Just…

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RuffTuff
Nov 25, 2014 3:38 pm
RuffTuff
DaniandJames
DaniandJames
25 November 2014

What should we do after handover instead of with our builder

What should we do after handover instead of with our builder
NSW

Thanks everyone. We are doing most of that ourselves, we got a tiles and carpet package for 6k extra, I just wasn't sure if that was good value or not (I suppose it…

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DaniandJames
Nov 25, 2014 3:01 pm
DaniandJames
boysenberry2014
boysenberry2014
25 November 2014

Upgrading bricks - building with Metricon

Upgrading bricks - building with Metricon
NSW

Hi M quote us around $5k to upgrade to category 4 for around 42sq home.

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boysenberry2014
Nov 25, 2014 2:58 pm

So things have been on the slow side, stuff still getting done but supervisor had a family emergency and therefore had 2 weeks off and nobody really took over so a bit of…

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jaclegg88
Nov 25, 2014 2:41 pm
Beazley77
Beazley77
25 November 2014

Content-Living upgrades

Content-Living upgrades
WA

Hi guys my partner and I are looking to build with Content-Living in Southwest WA, most likely the Hermitage Lodge design. Just wondering if…

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Beazley77
Nov 25, 2014 2:30 pm
Beazley77
Forg
Forg
25 November 2014

H vs M (Victoria)

H vs M (Victoria)
VIC

A refusal to do something doesn't indicate anything to do with the quality of the work, in my opinion at least. It may be a pointer towards the level of inclusions, but…

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Forg
Nov 25, 2014 1:53 pm
Ru2014
Ru2014
25 November 2014

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- Still no Slab

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- Still no Slab
QLD

Still no slab yet as last week it was raining so they could not do it. Hubby spoke to Site Supervisor yesterday and said they will pour it today. So still waiting.

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Ru2014
Nov 25, 2014 10:25 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 November 2014

Site supervisor

Site supervisor
VIC

It is extremely good to meet the SS as early as possible and not be a "nuisance". By this I don't mean asking questions or keeping in touch and viewing. But - speak to…

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Saint Mike
Nov 25, 2014 8:08 am
Saint Mike
Melsie68
Melsie68
25 November 2014

Dark Carpets and White Tiles??

Dark Carpets and White Tiles??
WA

Was looking forward to see your tiles . they look great .did you use light grey grout .if so smart choice

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Melsie68
Nov 25, 2014 1:49 am
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
24 November 2014

Would you go light or darker floors

Would you go light or darker floors
VIC

+1 contrast works ️

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MyH1Login
Nov 24, 2014 11:51 pm
MyH1Login
Teflon69
Teflon69
24 November 2014

What physical termite barrier are you using???

What physical termite barrier are you using???
1, 2

Lots of people have back good points here. Just remember Termite Barriers are just that Barriers - they don't stop termites, they are just designed to prevent concealed…

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Teflon69
Nov 24, 2014 11:40 pm
Teflon69
housebythewater
housebythewater
24 November 2014

Joyfulbuilder WA - Content-Living - closing thread

Joyfulbuilder WA - Content-Living - closing thread
WA
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Congratulations Joyful! I hope we bump into each other in the street one day!

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housebythewater
Nov 24, 2014 9:12 pm
housebythewater
Bennycat
Bennycat
24 November 2014

Helena valley views site costs

Helena valley views site costs
WA

Hi, just wondering if anyone from stage 1 could share how much your site costs were.

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Bennycat
Nov 24, 2014 4:56 pm
F2014
F2014
24 November 2014

Another builder on our land

Another builder on our land
NSW

Thanks for replying everyone. We contacted them today and sent email saying if it's not remove by Wednesday we will remove it and will not be liable for anything. They…

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F2014
Nov 24, 2014 4:26 pm
firstbuild14
firstbuild14
23 November 2014

PCI/ HANDOVER

PCI/ HANDOVER
QLD

Its very frustrating i need to organise my landscaper to come in too and worried im leaving it too late to book him in as i still dont have a date yet :/

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firstbuild14
Nov 23, 2014 6:23 pm
TraceyWayne
TraceyWayne
23 November 2014

Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Tiling & Benchtop

Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Tiling & Benchtop
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Okay m-sass all caught up and your build is gorgeous! Can't wait to see that virtual snakeskin splashback!! Aren't you sooo happy to be nearly at the end? Building is such…

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TraceyWayne
Nov 23, 2014 2:34 pm
TraceyWayne
macky1012
macky1012
23 November 2014

Building Rants

Building Rants
WA

On behalf of a friend of mine, My (friend's) waffle pod slab floored house is over 90mm out-of-level and the sewer separated. And there was…

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macky1012
Nov 23, 2014 12:47 pm
macky1012
robbie55
robbie55
23 November 2014

Poll- Will you build again?

Poll- Will you build again?
WA

I would build again in a heartbeat.

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robbie55
Nov 23, 2014 12:38 pm
robbie55
priscia2104
priscia2104
23 November 2014

Home and land packages advertised with GST?

Home and land packages advertised with GST?
NSW

Anyone can share the thought? :)

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priscia2104
Nov 23, 2014 11:40 am
priscia2104
Stewie D
Stewie D
23 November 2014

Cladding Materials

Cladding Materials
NSW

As an aside to your original post. if you are looking at cladding and don't want just foam sheets then MgO panels are pretty good. A client of mine did most of the outside…

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Stewie D
Nov 23, 2014 10:09 am
Crazyk
Crazyk
23 November 2014

garage ceiling height

garage ceiling height
WA

The garage door height is something people miss, just remember the door retractor will be a little bit higher than the door opening but not much. Also if you have a rear…

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Crazyk
Nov 23, 2014 5:58 am
Crazyk
Anocha
Anocha
23 November 2014

Blinds to be installed after handover by Burbank

Blinds to be installed after handover by Burbank
VIC

Yay Burbank had replaced n installed the blinds!

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Anocha
Nov 23, 2014 5:53 am
Anocha

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