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strannik
strannik
4 January 2022

Should I pay extra for root barrier & LED lights ?

Should I pay extra for root barrier & LED lights ?

Running any cables to the ground floor will be a major PITA after construction. So best to plan all of it beforehand.

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strannik
Jan 04, 2022 6:52 pm
Hhmm
Hhmm
4 January 2022

Soho Living townhouses

Soho Living townhouses
VIC

Any updates, build continues still waiting here

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Hhmm
Jan 04, 2022 5:40 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
4 January 2022

Blue timber H2 is incredibly hard to source, alternative?

Blue timber H2 is incredibly hard to source, alternative?

No consequences for using H3, it's the same timber with a higher treatment level, it's going to cost you a fair bit more but no problems using it at all

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Doozer1905
Jan 04, 2022 2:31 pm
elfinawe
elfinawe
4 January 2022

Painting window glass

Painting window glass

No, I just need ways to make the job last.nI will definately be using your seggestion as a primer. :-)

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elfinawe
Jan 04, 2022 12:21 pm
Pulse
Pulse
3 January 2022

Energy retailer in NSW without 10kw solar panel limit?

Energy retailer in NSW without 10kw solar panel limit?

That is a network restriction, not retailer, do I think all retailers have the same restriction.

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Pulse
Jan 03, 2022 10:22 pm
Kab P
Kab P
3 January 2022

North Shore Newhaven (Sydney)

North Shore Newhaven (Sydney)
NSW
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hello All, We are in the process of building Metricon Newhaven 42. Just wanted to see if anyone is in a similar journey have recently built with Metricon Thank you Regards, Kab

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Kab P
Jan 03, 2022 8:07 pm
Ecc68
Ecc68
2 January 2022

Semore homes

Semore homes
VIC

Hi Wishy, Did you proceed with Semore homes and is there any comment possibly to share? We are also about to build our upsize home and very impressed with our first…

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Ecc68
Jan 02, 2022 10:47 pm
nearC
nearC
2 January 2022

How many SQM apx will 600-800k get me please?

How many SQM apx will 600-800k get me please?
VIC

HI mamafox88, I am working with the same budget as yours but Im in NSW and with Kurmond Homes plans. I manage to get the Glenleigh41 quoted (with added customisation to…

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nearC
Jan 02, 2022 9:33 pm
r_13
r_13
2 January 2022

Building inspector

Building inspector

I can add my experience with Darbecca. As I mentioned in my build thread, we chose a full set of inspections at each stage. They were very thorough and the reports were…

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r_13
Jan 02, 2022 5:06 pm
r_13
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 January 2022

Virtue Homes

Virtue Homes

First thing is to have all the correct drawings, engineering and data on your Build Builders are experts at seizing and exploiting variations and inconsistencies while…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 02, 2022 10:49 am
StructuralBIMGuy
moudzj
moudzj
31 December 2021

Gas abolishment?

Gas abolishment?

They'll only allow you to submit an abolishment once you confirm that the property is vacant. I generally order my gas abolishments before the property is vacant to…

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moudzj
Dec 31, 2021 8:46 pm
cstanis2000
cstanis2000
30 December 2021

Insulation questions

Insulation questions

Thank you, that’s very helpful. Seems pretty clear that the ROI is not worth upgrading to R2.7.

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cstanis2000
Dec 30, 2021 9:16 am
anthony C
anthony C
29 December 2021

Did anyone get 10% discount with Clarendon in June?

Did anyone get 10% discount with Clarendon in June?

hi jhin, we have got base price discount for sapphire inclusions. 10% off base price. it is stated in the contract. not too sure about essential collection. if you…

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anthony C
Dec 29, 2021 4:17 pm
Kuku2609
Kuku2609
28 December 2021

Custom Builder: MANKO homes and KUBER homes

Custom Builder: MANKO homes and KUBER homes
NSW
1, 2

May I ask which builder you chose for your project, am currently looking to build in Brissy

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Kuku2609
Dec 28, 2021 12:20 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 December 2021

Waffle slabs, slab heave and site drainage

Waffle slabs, slab heave and site drainage

My NCC Part 2 (which hasn't been amended as far as I know) states that a footing or slab must be constructed in accordance with…

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SaveH2O
Dec 27, 2021 8:39 pm
SaveH2O
Drouinbuild
Drouinbuild
27 December 2021

Regional FHOG

Regional FHOG

Has anyone in Victoria had any joy with having SRO give leeway for regional FHOG contracts signed just after 30 June 2021? We signed our sales quote start of June but…

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Drouinbuild
Dec 27, 2021 6:59 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 December 2021

Take 3 at completion inspection with Big M

Take 3 at completion inspection with Big M

Builders here in perth are complaining as thousands of Home owners are walking out of contracts afters being slugged with price increases....

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 27, 2021 3:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
zxyz90
zxyz90
27 December 2021

KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 (Modified) in Baulkham Hills NSW

KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 (Modified) in Baulkham Hills NSW
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Great building post, thanks for all the photos, advice and insight into the building process. Much appreciated. You posted million of defects at the back of your album,…

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zxyz90
Dec 27, 2021 1:05 pm
Livo4Life
Livo4Life
26 December 2021

Ceiling cladding options

Ceiling cladding options

G'day guys Hope everyone's had a great Christmas. First time poster here so hope to get some advice and opinions from the forum. Currently building and am looking into…

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Livo4Life
Dec 26, 2021 11:34 am
Heena.b
Heena.b
24 December 2021

Tribeca Homes is Terrible

Tribeca Homes is Terrible

Stay away from Tribeca Homes. I can’t begin to express how terrible this builder is. Stay away from Them. Tribeca is building my first house in Marsden park Sydney. From…

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Heena.b
Dec 24, 2021 12:55 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

Kitchen island

Kitchen island

Power points need to be done prior...

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 6:18 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

House in Europe

House in Europe
QLD

I haven't but my brother has lived there his whole life and has built about 7-8 years ago. All I can say is; bring your money! His house was approximately AU$485,000 (just…

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 5:20 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

Exact Location of Dwelling to be Pegged by Owner

Exact Location of Dwelling to be Pegged by Owner

Yes exactly. Very very strange. I would question whether this builder would be the right one for me. Potentially a whole lot of other strange "owner responsibilities" may…

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 5:13 pm

Usually the first test is done with a hand auger if you are lucky you may be able to do one in the drive with a drilling rig but sometimes thats not possible. After…

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groundzero
Dec 23, 2021 3:47 pm
groundzero
groundzero
23 December 2021

Easement on side of Block -Advice Needed

Easement on side of Block -Advice Needed

You will need piers along that side of the house if you are within the angle of repose. West of melbourne there can be shallow rock in some areas which could change the…

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groundzero
Dec 23, 2021 3:14 pm
Lina C
Lina C
23 December 2021

HIA Contract - Special Conditions (Schedule 4)

HIA Contract - Special Conditions (Schedule 4)

With SC3, I won't be happy about the wording of 'at any time'. Wouldn't the builder be able to 'lock-in' all materials when they run the orders before they start the job…

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Lina C
Dec 23, 2021 12:37 pm
SreeramA6000
SreeramA6000
22 December 2021

Part OC- Can we do Decking

Part OC- Can we do Decking

Hi Can we do decking if certifier issued only Part OC not Full OC. Or is there any approval needed to start decking in the backyard.

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SreeramA6000
Dec 22, 2021 4:46 pm
kennyc
kennyc
22 December 2021

calculate fall and rough site cost

calculate fall and rough site cost

Soil test wasn't done yet.

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kennyc
Dec 22, 2021 8:42 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
22 December 2021

Anyone built with Croft land homes?

Anyone built with Croft land homes?

Homebuilder94 Welcome to the forum! What's the specification of the better quality timber that Croftland has used for your frame? What is the specification of the inferior…

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Kippers01
Dec 22, 2021 8:10 am
aussieta
aussieta
21 December 2021

Markings on slab. What are they for?

Markings on slab. What are they for?

most likely height difference

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aussieta
Dec 21, 2021 7:42 pm
aussieta
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
21 December 2021

Overhanging frame bottom plate on slab

Overhanging frame bottom plate on slab
NSW

Doesn't a certified Performance Solution have to be issued?

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SaveH2O
Dec 21, 2021 12:16 pm
SaveH2O
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 December 2021

Ducted gas + aircon - flat roof

Ducted gas + aircon - flat roof

afpo23 I was talking about both. In my own home ( where I have a skillion roof with roughly 350mm of clearance) I have a combination of cassettes in the kids rooms…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 21, 2021 9:05 am
Ashington Homes
jas25t
jas25t
21 December 2021

Rear Master Sigle Storey House Plan

Rear Master Sigle Storey House Plan

Miami 16 or the executive might be worth a look

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jas25t
Dec 21, 2021 8:48 am
r_13
r_13
20 December 2021

Vehicle crossover form

Vehicle crossover form

When we did our crossover we asked for a heavy duty concrete, so that the trucks carrying, e.g., gyprock wouldn't crack the concrete. Maybe worth thinking about. From…

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r_13
Dec 20, 2021 7:21 pm
r_13
ga2021
ga2021
20 December 2021

Building Aegean 45 with Henley in Life Estate, Point Cook

Building Aegean 45 with Henley in Life Estate, Point Cook

A lot has changed since the last post as when the displays opened up, we went and saw the Aegean 46 and didn’t quite like the idea of having the dining and living on the…

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ga2021
Dec 20, 2021 12:34 pm
Sanjay1400
Sanjay1400
19 December 2021

Vehicle crossover advice

Vehicle crossover advice
NSW

Hi Pretzel, can you recommend the concreter you used to do this ? I have been asked to do the same by my builder in South west Sydney Thanks

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Sanjay1400
Dec 19, 2021 11:28 pm
Contaksujeet
Contaksujeet
19 December 2021

Overhanging frame bottom plate on slab

Overhanging frame bottom plate on slab
NSW

Overhanging frame bottom plate Seeking experts advice on this fix my builder has applied for the overhanging frame: Would this be sufficient structurally? Thanks in…

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Contaksujeet
Dec 19, 2021 6:14 pm
astack
astack
18 December 2021

Carlisle Homes Build Contract

Carlisle Homes Build Contract

Hey Aakit, Did you have any luck on this topic?

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astack
Dec 18, 2021 9:51 am
Pulse
Pulse
17 December 2021

Hot water system choice for new build

Hot water system choice for new build

LPG prices have risen a lot recently and as the economy is decarbonised I think electric is a better long term proposition. If you have town gas it will be cheaper but…

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Pulse
Dec 17, 2021 4:29 pm
Pulse
Pulse
17 December 2021

Can recycled timbers be defined as 'new materials' ?

Can recycled timbers be defined as 'new materials' ?

all looks new to me, footprints etc are common during loading or on site. I’d accept used at the moment anyway given timber shortage.

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Pulse
Dec 17, 2021 4:03 pm
Pulse
Pulse
17 December 2021

Window frame reveal cracked at prelining stage

Window frame reveal cracked at prelining stage

second everything that Simeon said, MDF reveals are a bad idea IMHO, I’m no expert but people put glasses of water down in humid weather on the window sill and…

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Pulse
Dec 17, 2021 2:45 pm
Contaksujeet
Contaksujeet
17 December 2021

Should I pay the builder invoice with outstanding issues??

Should I pay the builder invoice with outstanding issues??
NSW

Thanks, I dont see such clause in my contract.

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Contaksujeet
Dec 17, 2021 12:05 pm
poohbear614
poohbear614
16 December 2021

How to choose a home builder

How to choose a home builder
NSW

Hi, We’re at the stage of choosing the design and the home builder. We’ve been to different home world to look and have some ideas already. However, is there…

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poohbear614
Dec 16, 2021 7:27 pm
Roy Allantos
Roy Allantos
16 December 2021

Metricon Hampshire 54

Metricon Hampshire 54

ok. Saw both 45 and 54. And yes. 54 is noticeably bigger.

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Roy Allantos
Dec 16, 2021 4:50 pm
Roy Allantos
BrownHouse
BrownHouse
15 December 2021

$honky Builders WA

$honky Builders WA

I was in the group until a bit before the state election. I left when the admins started promoting the WA Party.

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BrownHouse
Dec 15, 2021 3:37 pm
Fredii
Fredii
15 December 2021

Alfresco and Final OC

Alfresco and Final OC

Thanks for the response :)

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Fredii
Dec 15, 2021 2:54 pm

my suggestions include some ideas for upstairs with a dressing area and changes to the biw and ensuite to make more useable space in the master and rearranging the kids'…

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oklouise
Dec 14, 2021 8:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 December 2021

What is a structural change

What is a structural change

Hey Agreen Welcome to the forum Builders are coming up with all sorts of excuses to prolong, vary builds and contract respectively (post contract variations)? Also, there…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 14, 2021 8:22 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Crystal12
Crystal12
14 December 2021

Choosing home builders

Choosing home builders

You are right. Thanks.

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Crystal12
Dec 14, 2021 7:40 am

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