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just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
7 February 2022

B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design

B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design
WA
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We ended up going with a standard sand-coloured 2 course brick as I didn't want the trouble. What's happening to yours is mild compared to some I've seen, some with whole…

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just_a_draftee
Feb 07, 2022 3:54 pm
just_a_draftee
Kippers01
Kippers01
7 February 2022

After months of trying to my carpenter fixed, they're still

After months of trying to my carpenter fixed, they're still
1, 2

The paint on the colourbond gutters will age diferently to the original baked coating which will likely look awful in time. If the scratches have removed signiicant…

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Kippers01
Feb 07, 2022 3:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 February 2022

Porter Davis Valuations

Porter Davis Valuations
VIC

This seems to be a trend atm build your house to base min ( which looks affordable) and finish it off after handover if you run out of $s. The builder will credit back…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 07, 2022 12:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 February 2022

Cost to build Reverse Brick Veneer house in Sydney

Cost to build Reverse Brick Veneer house in Sydney
NSW

Constant It comes down to what you are trying to achieve. If you are trying to build a home that is thermally efficient there are cheaper alternatives to double brick…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 07, 2022 10:25 am
Ashington Homes
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
6 February 2022

Canberra Region Solar Passive Custom Build

Canberra Region Solar Passive Custom Build
1, 2

During winter it will be a problem keeping warm while sitting on couch

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Pedro4137
Feb 06, 2022 8:50 pm
Catalina9
Catalina9
6 February 2022

What brick is this?

What brick is this?

Have you contacted Austral or PGH bricks? They might be able to help.

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Catalina9
Feb 06, 2022 7:23 pm
Ardo
Ardo
6 February 2022

Metricon build - Piering question in pre slab phase

Metricon build - Piering question in pre slab phase
NSW

They don't have to hit bedrock either. The engineer specifies the depth required to move the support through the reaction area and into a non reactive zone or low reaction…

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Ardo
Feb 06, 2022 6:23 am
constant
constant
5 February 2022

Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?

Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?
NSW

Hi all, Is there anyone has an idea cost diff between concrete formwork vs double brick build in NSW? Thank you

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constant
Feb 05, 2022 9:17 pm
constant
Pulse
Pulse
5 February 2022

Subdivision process - where to start?

Subdivision process - where to start?
NSW

town planner will tell you what is possible, then solicitor to untangle the ownership. It can get messy if you are not careful, You really need to protect each other and…

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Pulse
Feb 05, 2022 5:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 February 2022

Building Contract - Builder not same person

Building Contract - Builder not same person

New home salesman use the same process ( LOL, lunches are optional), you sign an agreement for the preparation of plans and then they introduced you to the builder. That…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 05, 2022 8:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Kippers01
Kippers01
4 February 2022

Issues with newly laid bricks

Issues with newly laid bricks
NSW

chippy ok i think i get it, 2.5mm difference is an average over 20 bricks.

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Kippers01
Feb 04, 2022 4:57 pm
ace26
ace26
4 February 2022

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
VIC
1 ... 362, 363, 364

very useful thread for someone who is considering CH, wish there was more recent info.

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ace26
Feb 04, 2022 4:26 pm
Ambedo
Ambedo
4 February 2022

Western Sydney custom build: solar passive

Western Sydney custom build: solar passive
NSW

If your bedroom faced exactly west, then those vertical external shading screens are the single best investment you could have made in terms of keeping your bedroom cool…

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Ambedo
Feb 04, 2022 1:34 pm
Ambedo
ace26
ace26
4 February 2022

Carlisle Contract Conditions

Carlisle Contract Conditions

Came across this thread when searching for reviews of Carlisle homes, I am currently consider them for a build in West Melbourne and obtained a copy of their building…

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ace26
Feb 04, 2022 10:23 am
Spazzen
Spazzen
4 February 2022

How will this pipe sit inside the wall?

How will this pipe sit inside the wall?
VIC

I tried to find a better picture. but think of it like this. http://diygreenbuildingwithjerry.blogsp ... g-and.html The actual water pipe only takes up a small…

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Spazzen
Feb 04, 2022 9:36 am
Noname
Noname
4 February 2022

Cost required by the builder for engaging your own inspector

Cost required by the builder for engaging your own inspector

comes under unfair clauses. 99% of people cant or don't want to argue with their builders and get sucked in by the builders countless years of experience rebuffing…

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Noname
Feb 04, 2022 7:58 am
strannik
strannik
4 February 2022

Builders Responsibilities

Builders Responsibilities

If it didn't need to be so close to the fence (lets assume that's correct), then why did your daughter sign off on the plans showing the current location? As a client…

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strannik
Feb 03, 2022 11:24 pm
dhaneri
dhaneri
3 February 2022

Stallion Projects, Casagrande, BuildQ Reviews

Stallion Projects, Casagrande, BuildQ Reviews
NSW

who did you end up selecting?

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dhaneri
Feb 03, 2022 6:32 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 February 2022

Practical completion list of things

Practical completion list of things

Marin This is a really good question. Building and Legal has given a really good response which I totally agree with, however I thought I might be able to add a little…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 03, 2022 9:48 am
Ashington Homes
Fredescu
Fredescu
3 February 2022

West window

West window

Double glazing won't help against direct sunlight. Tint or low-e glass will. External window covering is better still.

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Fredescu
Feb 03, 2022 7:22 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
2 February 2022

Project Management - House Builds

Project Management - House Builds

Didn't realise posting job ads was allowed on this forum

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 02, 2022 10:06 pm
BuildingandLegal
PNaidu
PNaidu
2 February 2022

Roof 22.5 or 26 degrees? Colourbond

Roof 22.5 or 26 degrees? Colourbond
NSW
1, 2

Hi there. I’m with the same dilemma. My builder has said that I can either upgrade to 25 or 27 degrees for the roof pitch. I’m not sure what a 27 looks like. How…

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PNaidu
Feb 02, 2022 6:19 pm
Noname
Noname
2 February 2022

Mimosa fixed site costs only if Level one compaction report

Mimosa fixed site costs only if Level one compaction report

That wasn't condescending. I can do condescending if you like so you can spot the difference. Any $ amount off an unfixed nebulous amount of money is the one of the…

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Noname
Feb 02, 2022 1:00 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
2 February 2022

Frame stage - Steel work first or Timber frames first?

Frame stage - Steel work first or Timber frames first?

Hi Simeon, I refer to the list of inspections required in the building permit. They are limited to some…

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tranlan257
Feb 02, 2022 10:26 am
hasjam543
hasjam543
1 February 2022

Fascia issue

Fascia issue
WA

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hasjam543
Feb 01, 2022 5:15 pm
Noname
Noname
1 February 2022

Redacted information in Section 32

Redacted information in Section 32

do you want the house? are you prepared to pay market price? then its sort of all irrelevant to you. The vendor may have some unreasonable world view where they're…

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Noname
Feb 01, 2022 2:56 pm
howkot
howkot
1 February 2022

Private Building Inapections

Private Building Inapections
VIC

Hi fellow forumers Thought it would be usefulee to have a topic specific to Private Building Inspections by build area and recommendations,from people that you have…

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howkot
Feb 01, 2022 1:48 pm
tracela
tracela
1 February 2022

Wisdom Homes Manhattan 58

Wisdom Homes Manhattan 58

Hi Rach75 We are looking at the same home... did you go ahead?

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tracela
Feb 01, 2022 11:35 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
1 February 2022

Gap between roof and wall?

Gap between roof and wall?
QLD

I suggest posting the defect on this forum for expert advice has prompted Better Built Homes to fix it! Great outcome!

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Kippers01
Feb 01, 2022 10:49 am

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chippy
Jan 31, 2022 11:02 pm
chippy
rnd
rnd
31 January 2022

Icon Homes

Icon Homes
NSW

We went with Icon and though the pre-build experience was amazing, once the build started there was little communication when we had questions or requests and the…

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rnd
Jan 31, 2022 1:54 pm

Hi all, Asking for advice for the below home. The mortar has a massive variation and looks ugly. There has been no change to this wall over the last 6 months of the…

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eccentric88
Jan 31, 2022 7:52 am
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
30 January 2022

Building at Willowdale

Building at Willowdale
NSW
1 ... 163, 164, 165

Hi Everyone, We’re looking at purchasing the next land release, which the sales agent speculates in late Feb, pending council approvals. Is the selection process for…

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fhbnewbie
Jan 30, 2022 8:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 January 2022

Good time to build a new house?

Good time to build a new house?

From what I've been told by those owners affected. The insurance companies aren't happy to pay out to complete their homes in the current market. So They are forcing…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 30, 2022 6:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
chippy
chippy
30 January 2022

Garage Storage cost estimate (built-in robe 4m wide)

Garage Storage cost estimate (built-in robe 4m wide)

I'd add the extra floor space. Your garage is only 5.6m long, if you put built in cabinets you will be down to close on 5m internal length. Normally you would want a bit…

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chippy
Jan 30, 2022 2:07 pm
chippy
homejourney
homejourney
30 January 2022

Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs

Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs
VIC
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Hi everyone, trying to get some pricing on upgrades with PD. Anyone happens to have any ideas on pricing for WIR fitout in the master. Any pictures with pricing will be…

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homejourney
Jan 30, 2022 1:07 pm
Home2021
Home2021
29 January 2022

Tall awing window 30 cm or 60cm above ground?

Tall awing window 30 cm or 60cm above ground?

I am just wondering for a tall awing window (width 90cm), does it looks good 60cm above ground or 30cm above ground. Does it matter to the feel?

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Home2021
Jan 29, 2022 3:01 pm
Joker
Joker
29 January 2022

clueless first time builder

clueless first time builder

It would be negligent if u didn't get a pre contract inspection,u won't find major to minor mistakes,unfair clauses, barely legal or worse bits that will cost u big…

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Joker
Jan 29, 2022 12:57 pm
CluelessOwner
CluelessOwner
28 January 2022

Our First Home Build with Commodore Homes in Seville Grove!

Our First Home Build with Commodore Homes in Seville Grove!
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi, If you don't mind me asking, we have also chosen the loongana-limestone as the face brick as it looks great. However we found that the sand texture on it is loose and…

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CluelessOwner
Jan 28, 2022 10:28 pm
CluelessOwner
CluelessOwner
28 January 2022

First home build,Movida Midvale WA, Smart Homes For Living

First home build,Movida Midvale WA, Smart Homes For Living
WA
1, 2, 3

Hi, If you don't mind me asking, we have also chosen the loongana-limestone as the face brick as it looks great. However we found that the sand texture on it is loose…

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CluelessOwner
Jan 28, 2022 10:23 pm

A couple of additional 3d images

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zqs
Jan 28, 2022 10:11 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
26 January 2022

Floor plan feedback please

Floor plan feedback please

Thanks again for everything. I appreciate it immensely!

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BanjoDan
Jan 26, 2022 9:28 pm
Franklin53
Franklin53
26 January 2022

Franklin 53 provincial facade

Franklin 53 provincial facade

Has anybody built a franklin53 with a provincial facade with metricon. Could you please post a picture Thanks in advance

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Franklin53
Jan 26, 2022 7:23 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
26 January 2022

Floorplan thoughts??

Floorplan thoughts??

Your roof could be so much simpler if you aligned the living room/bed 4 exterior wall and also the kitchen/dining exterior wall. This could remove two valleys and make it…

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stonesthrow
Jan 26, 2022 10:17 am
MrWarranBuffet
MrWarranBuffet
25 January 2022

For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane

For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane

Hi all For double brick wall with cavity can you use polyurethane damp proof course or do you have to use aluminium damp proof course?

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MrWarranBuffet
Jan 25, 2022 10:03 pm
AseDE
AseDE
25 January 2022

Contract Tips Before Signing

Contract Tips Before Signing

Hi @ We are in Victoria and going to sign the HIA Contract soon. But there are some changes and variations that need to be in that contract. Ex: delete the…

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AseDE
Jan 25, 2022 3:20 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
24 January 2022

How much did my build cost?

How much did my build cost?

Agreed, everyone has a different taste to things, floor size and bedrooms does not really mean anything. It all comes down to your selections. For example, I am very…

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Flamingo
Jan 24, 2022 8:39 pm
Nous
Nous
24 January 2022

Durisol Builder in Sydney

Durisol Builder in Sydney

What is everyone using in Perth?

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Nous
Jan 24, 2022 5:52 pm
zan007
zan007
24 January 2022

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi twuuni, I know this is very old thread but still hoping for the response. :) Your house looks awesome and thanks for this forum. It's so helpful for people like…

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zan007
Jan 24, 2022 2:21 pm

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