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SaveH2O
SaveH2O
21 March 2019

Building new home

Building new home
SA

Builders position downpipes at the end of walls for aesthetics, not good design. A hipped roof has small roof areas at the end of walls. When downpipes are positioned…

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SaveH2O
Mar 21, 2019 11:18 am
SaveH2O
Code128
Code128
4 March 2019

Weep Holes

Weep Holes
SA

Hi all, Wonder if anyone can offer their opinion or advice on weep holes above windows. Our builder has filled in the weep holes above our front awning windows, looks…

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Code128
Mar 04, 2019 11:07 am
Code128
sarahmarie
sarahmarie
26 February 2019

Simonds Cleland in Adelaide

Simonds Cleland in Adelaide
SA

The Allendale is really nice! We chose the Springwood facade because we are going for a more coastal vibe - we love the old queenslander houses so the facade gave us a…

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sarahmarie
Feb 26, 2019 12:49 pm
LH G
LH G
23 February 2019

First Build - Bluestone Mt Barker with D&C Homes

First Build - Bluestone Mt Barker with D&C Homes
SA

How did it go!? I'm looking at D&C homes but to build in springlake mount barker

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LH G
Feb 23, 2019 11:36 pm

Marraya paniculata. Has white flowers and produces a really nice fragrance. We have the option to use this as a hedge too later if we want.

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Guy T
Jan 23, 2019 1:49 am
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Bebbsy
Jan 20, 2019 2:45 pm
Irish Curley
Irish Curley
17 January 2019

Building the Cleo two story with Simonds SA - Lock up

Building the Cleo two story with Simonds SA - Lock up
SA
1 ... 31, 32, 33

Kudos for choosing a local florist. We should be supporting our own local flower growers and florist and help their business. Btw, the orchids are really awesome.

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Irish Curley
Jan 17, 2019 4:07 pm
Irish Curley

Rear veranda finally done and thats pretty much done Still have a few things left inside - finally started fixing my skirtings today and will be doing my touchup painting…

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Entilzha
Jan 15, 2019 9:12 pm
alexp79
alexp79
14 January 2019

Best block orientation for forever home

Best block orientation for forever home
SA

Ideally you would want your living spaces facing North and your bedrooms facing South.

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alexp79
Jan 14, 2019 10:16 pm
Trent Smith
Trent Smith
13 January 2019

Dechellis Home - Custom Design

Dechellis Home - Custom Design
SA

Sketch Up

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Trent Smith
Jan 13, 2019 4:56 pm
Trent Smith
Trent Smith
10 January 2019

Valuation in Angle Vale, SA

Valuation in Angle Vale, SA
SA

Where abouts in Angle Vale are you building? I am building in Angle Vale with Dechellis, building a house same living size for around 385k, it is 346square with garage…

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Trent Smith
Jan 10, 2019 8:39 pm
Monkey55
Monkey55
26 November 2018

Eden Two Wells SA

Eden Two Wells SA
SA

Hi there! Im (attempting to) building with Format Homes, on Magnolia Boulevard. Our estimate for footings, 276sqm, was $25k. Actual cost was $26.5, so pretty close. :)

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Monkey55
Nov 26, 2018 4:00 pm
Infra Red
Infra Red
18 November 2018

Our First Home - New Build SA

Our First Home - New Build SA
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Congratulations on getting keys! I hope it’s all sorted for you in the end.

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Infra Red
Nov 18, 2018 11:45 pm
benblinkau
benblinkau
18 November 2018

New build - Weeks Building Group SA

New build - Weeks Building Group SA
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

We used level earthworx. Lol.. don’t ask

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benblinkau
Nov 18, 2018 7:09 pm
benblinkau
Marlbling
Marlbling
7 November 2018

Building with Bentley Homes

Building with Bentley Homes
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Cat with the elevation thing I do feel your pain but I am in the other neighbors condition.. it is bizarre that at the beginning the land was flat but when our house…

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Marlbling
Nov 07, 2018 9:17 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 November 2018

Render Colour (Has anyone got photos of half strength evenin

Render Colour (Has anyone got photos of half strength evenin
SA

Replace CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) with CPYK (Colour pot your kitchen) hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 04, 2018 11:50 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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lovisa
Oct 24, 2018 10:09 pm
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
21 October 2018

Simonds Prague Modified - Adelaide

Simonds Prague Modified - Adelaide
SA

With the ensuite have you thought about/talked to Cahill about putting a shower seat instead where the duct was? We have one in ours and it's actually amazing (and as…

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JM1911A1
Oct 21, 2018 8:45 pm
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
21 October 2018

Mount Barker Thread

Mount Barker Thread
SA
1 ... 16, 17, 18

You'd be best contacting the Bluestone developer team to confirm - we're next door at Springlake who only uses ELGas but not all developers have specific requirements.

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JM1911A1
Oct 21, 2018 8:35 pm
JM1911A1
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
21 October 2018

Statesman Homes (Modified Findon Alfresco) - FH Build

Statesman Homes (Modified Findon Alfresco) - FH Build
SA

Hi, how’s your build coming along?

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Bebbsy
Oct 21, 2018 4:01 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
21 October 2018

Building Modified Statesman Ashville

Building Modified Statesman Ashville
SA
1, 2, 3

Congrats on your house being completed, it looks lovely. You have made similar choices to ours in your selections and wondered if you would have time to post a few more…

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Bebbsy
Oct 21, 2018 3:45 pm
jm_928
jm_928
14 October 2018

Lightweight builders in Adelaide SA - Rivergum, Sarah, etc

Lightweight builders in Adelaide SA - Rivergum, Sarah, etc
SA

I was originally going to build with Rivergum but my site was quite difficult and after months or delays and going back and forth over a period of months in the end they…

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jm_928
Oct 14, 2018 5:45 pm

Hello, I would like to get advice on SP10 glazing on western wall. This is a kitchen window & butlers. I have heard that SP10 is more prone to dirt and hard to clean,…

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Trent Smith
Oct 14, 2018 10:52 am
Santo65
Santo65
11 October 2018

Adelaide Marcoola 32

Adelaide Marcoola 32
SA

Banks!!! Can't live with 'em and can't live without 'em :/

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Santo65
Oct 11, 2018 9:43 am
Santo65
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
8 October 2018

Decking new Alfresco

Decking new Alfresco
SA

Thanks KingTaco, that looks really good.

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Melbournevic
Oct 08, 2018 5:46 pm
Jolly
Jolly
6 October 2018

First Home Build - Fairmont Homes

First Home Build - Fairmont Homes
SA

Can’t wait to see progress pictures of your journey 😀

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Jolly
Oct 06, 2018 9:58 am
Jolly
Black Duck
Black Duck
26 September 2018

New Build - Weeks Building Group - Balhannah SA

New Build - Weeks Building Group - Balhannah SA
SA
1, 2, 3

Thank you, really appreciate that :-) We have been happy with process so far, time will tell I guess. Couple of little things haven't been quite right - but we know we…

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Black Duck
Sep 26, 2018 4:02 pm
Noavzo
Noavzo
22 September 2018

Trades Recommendation - Adelaide

Trades Recommendation - Adelaide
SA

Hi all, I'm looking soon to build with Metricon in Adelaide, but I am after some customer recommendations on a few trades rather than go through hi pages etc I'm looking…

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Noavzo
Sep 22, 2018 9:25 pm
phantom18
phantom18
17 September 2018

New Home Questions

New Home Questions
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Has anyone brought blinds from Blinds Online? Were they any good?

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phantom18
Sep 17, 2018 4:12 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
3 September 2018

Plumbing - How to use rainwater

Plumbing - How to use rainwater
SA

We're building a new home (trenches digging as we speak) and are required to have a rainwater tank. I need to talk to…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Sep 04, 2018 12:48 am
Pepsi_Drinker
Galinda Ruggedo
Galinda Ruggedo
28 August 2018

Building first home - adelaide

Building first home - adelaide
SA

Hi there, 1. Turn-key packages are supposed to mean a property that someone can purchase and immediately…

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Galinda Ruggedo
Aug 28, 2018 12:17 pm
Galinda Ruggedo
Monkey55
Monkey55
6 August 2018

Eden Estate Two Wells SA

Eden Estate Two Wells SA
SA
1, 2

Thats what I thought too. The stage two civil works are all done, so not sure why its still blocked off. Maybe its easier then blocking off the two roads that branch…

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Monkey55
Aug 06, 2018 3:04 pm
Asper
Asper
30 July 2018

Building with Simonds in Adelaide

Building with Simonds in Adelaide
SA
1 ... 58, 59, 60

that's really impressive

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Asper
Jul 30, 2018 3:33 am
Guy T
Guy T
24 July 2018

Statesman homes

Statesman homes
SA

Correct. No catch. I guess it would add up about the same for the company as you're ineligible for savings through promotions. It was attractive for us as we would rather…

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Guy T
Jul 24, 2018 7:43 pm
algernon
algernon
23 July 2018

Final Floorplans - Advice & Ideas

Final Floorplans - Advice & Ideas
SA

For what it's worth, I prefer the new plan - I think that it has a better flow between areas and makes better use of natural light into the main living areas. However, I…

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algernon
Jul 23, 2018 9:54 pm
dunkintoo
dunkintoo
18 July 2018

Metricon Franklin 53 - SA

Metricon Franklin 53 - SA
SA

Yeah. We are quite excited as well. We live 5 mins. away and can't stop driving by the property now that the land has been cleared and cut. I am going to have to spend…

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dunkintoo
Jul 19, 2018 12:50 am
Disgruntledbuyer
Disgruntledbuyer
12 July 2018

Metro Property Developments - Adelaide

Metro Property Developments - Adelaide
SA

Yes - that’s the lesson we had to learn as we bought it as a completed home and land package - not direct with the builder. Live and learn I guess. I agree with you -…

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Disgruntledbuyer
Jul 12, 2018 6:39 pm
zooch84
zooch84
6 July 2018

Soil dump and Weeds

Soil dump and Weeds
SA

Unfortunately its a pretty standard condition that the block be handed over clear of debris, weeds, excess grass, soil etc. Nearly every contract with a project builder…

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zooch84
Jul 06, 2018 8:17 am
kelwos44
kelwos44
22 June 2018

Project Sicily / Building in Springlake Mt Barker SA

Project Sicily / Building in Springlake Mt Barker SA
SA
1, 2

How is everything going with your build? All finished now??

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kelwos44
Jun 22, 2018 11:28 am
Entilzha
Entilzha
15 June 2018

First home build SA Hickinbotham- keys 26/2

First home build SA Hickinbotham- keys 26/2
SA
1 ... 43, 44, 45

Hope you get it sorted.

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Entilzha
Jun 15, 2018 3:16 pm
excited_builders
excited_builders
10 June 2018

Sovereign Metricon

Sovereign Metricon
SA
1, 2

Hey ...how is your build going?

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excited_builders
Jun 10, 2018 11:34 am
NicolleAW
NicolleAW
31 May 2018

Vogue Dechellis

Vogue Dechellis
SA

We are about 40kms from the city so it's a bit of a drive but will be worth it for sure. 1. We have contemplated adding a window onto the family area which will be our…

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NicolleAW
May 31, 2018 4:04 pm

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Wilko91
May 25, 2018 12:23 pm
Wilko91
Wilko91
Wilko91
17 May 2018

Fairmont Homes - Custom build

Fairmont Homes - Custom build
SA

Very cool guys! Good luck with the build!

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Wilko91
May 17, 2018 5:50 pm
Wilko91
Ryanjcallaghan
Ryanjcallaghan
16 May 2018

Footings on a split Seaford meadows

Footings on a split Seaford meadows
SA

thanks Mate for the ideas there is one split level house on the same street but I haven’t been game enough to knock on their door.

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Ryanjcallaghan
May 16, 2018 9:34 pm
Landscape Tanks
Landscape Tanks
15 May 2018

Stormwater and retaining - please help!

Stormwater and retaining - please help!
SA

Hi There, Our Landscape Tanks sound like they could be a perfect fit for your above mentioned project. Our Landscape Tank can address both your Retention/Detention…

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Landscape Tanks
May 15, 2018 11:41 am
Landscape Tanks
kks
kks
14 May 2018

Wahlstedt Quality Homes - South Australia

Wahlstedt Quality Homes - South Australia
SA

Any reports on building a home with this South Australian company?

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kks
May 14, 2018 5:46 pm
Trent Smith
Trent Smith
6 May 2018

Tips for building with Dechellis

Tips for building with Dechellis
SA

My tip is DO NOT sign your 3rd floor plan draft and leave structural things to final selections. We wanted a slab set down 70mm for our alfresco but the plan said 50mm. We…

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Trent Smith
May 06, 2018 3:47 pm
Soho30
Soho30
25 April 2018

Our Long Awaited Build! WE GER THE KEYS ON WEDNESDAY

Our Long Awaited Build! WE GER THE KEYS ON WEDNESDAY
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Hello Which brick is it? Thanks.

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Soho30
Apr 25, 2018 8:46 pm

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