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Graham B
Graham B
15 August 2012

Finish Quality of Our First New Home, What should we accept?

Finish Quality of Our First New Home, What should we accept?
VIC

Thanks all, All the above issues have been fixed. They used the wrong trimming on eaves and have now replaced them with a smaller quad, added another lower lintel with…

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Graham B
Aug 15, 2012 3:38 pm
1sttimebuilding2012
1sttimebuilding2012
15 August 2012

school

school
NSW

You can go to the myschool website and search local schools in that area. You can do a comparison of student population size etc but generally if your child is attending a…

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1sttimebuilding2012
Aug 15, 2012 4:45 pm
marybond2012
marybond2012
15 August 2012

Best New Build Deals - perth WA

Best New Build Deals - perth WA
WA

We have done pretty good with Redink Homes.... We are now awaiting our roof tiles to go on and must say since the beginning they have been very accommodating and a…

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marybond2012
Aug 15, 2012 6:26 pm
marybond2012
Tippy Toes
Tippy Toes
15 August 2012

New building

New building
TAS

Which part of the state are you in, North or South? Okay, North of the state. I don't know any builders up that way....go to Master Builders Assoc website or ring the…

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Tippy Toes
Aug 15, 2012 6:44 pm
Tippy Toes
Team PD
Team PD
15 August 2012

Porter Davis Homes New Contact

Porter Davis Homes New Contact
VIC

Hi All, Just wanted to introduce myself to you. My name is Helen and I have joined H1 on behalf of Porter Davis. I have been working alongside Ebony for the last couple…

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Team PD
Aug 15, 2012 10:51 pm
Team PD
AC27
AC27
15 August 2012

Which Aircon for new house? Smart Phone control panel?

Which Aircon for new house? Smart Phone control panel?
WA

Pretty much had our minds set on an Actron unit for the house. However sent out our plans to multiple Air Conditioning Companies for qoutes. Discovered That there is an…

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AC27
Aug 15, 2012 11:36 pm
Zarli
Zarli
15 August 2012

Tradies Smoking and spitting in our house

Tradies Smoking and spitting in our house
VIC

That's awful and even worse that they did it in front of you

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Zarli
Aug 16, 2012 12:07 am
Zarli
go go
go go
15 August 2012

Main Drive Kew, Victoria

Main Drive Kew, Victoria
VIC

its most bought by the new asian business migrants, my chinese friends who lived in mel for many years call the area (163 Village…….think 163 mean business migrantion…

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go go
Aug 16, 2012 12:09 am
donna61
donna61
16 August 2012

Pre start without partner for sanity

Pre start without partner for sanity
WA

I am in a rather fortunate position (I think) of having a husband who is not at all interested in the selections for the house. We have a budget &…

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donna61
Aug 16, 2012 10:26 am
Abby
Abby
16 August 2012

Refrigerator Position in Butlers

Refrigerator Position in Butlers
VIC

Ours is 690 the same as our benches. I sticks out just a little so that the doors are able to be opened.

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Abby
Aug 16, 2012 6:58 pm
Lourance
Lourance
16 August 2012

window sizes and strengths?

window sizes and strengths?
WA

Hi not sure what thier issue is but if you check this information from a window supplier can't see any special…

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Lourance
Aug 16, 2012 7:57 pm
laser
laser
17 August 2012

Anyone building the Cremorne 41 with Eden Brae

Anyone building the Cremorne 41 with Eden Brae
NSW

Yes, we're building the Cremorne 41 (+2 ... big space sale) Although, we're battling to get through Council at the moment. I don't know if we ever will :( :( :(

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laser
Aug 17, 2012 3:19 pm
seanr53
seanr53
17 August 2012

BASIX requires R-Value 1.9 for walls

BASIX requires R-Value 1.9 for walls
NSW

I suggest you get a Accurate assessment done, but I think you will need insulation or reflective foil. In your climate, reflective foil and an airgap may be enough, as it…

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seanr53
Aug 17, 2012 8:01 pm
philip01
philip01
17 August 2012

choosing a builder in Adelaide

choosing a builder in Adelaide
SA

Well that thread wasnt very popular..

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philip01
Aug 17, 2012 11:30 pm
New_home
New_home
18 August 2012

Good builders near Werribbee Victoria

Good builders near Werribbee Victoria
VIC

I need info on who are the good and trusted builders near to Werribee and Tarneit. I am planning to go for construction of the house and need this…

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New_home
Aug 18, 2012 5:14 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
18 August 2012

Polished concrete floor on second story of house

Polished concrete floor on second story of house
QLD

Not sure what flooring system you are referring to instead of a suspended slab but one that is used in WA is called FloorTech and it is a truss system with the slab poured…

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AussieMark
Aug 18, 2012 11:36 am
andrew67
andrew67
18 August 2012

Knock Down Rebuild

Knock Down Rebuild
NSW

Hi All, We are doing knock down rebuild in the canada bay area and have just signed building contracts with Grantleigh Homes. I would love to…

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andrew67
Aug 18, 2012 12:08 pm
joshuac
joshuac
18 August 2012

Need Your HELP PLZ! In a Dilemma Extend or Rebuild

Need Your HELP PLZ! In a Dilemma Extend or Rebuild
NSW

Hi PS_Sirocco7 By doing KDR, I would say the value would not increase immediately. It would remain the same, give it 5-8 years then yes the value will increase.

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joshuac
Aug 18, 2012 4:12 pm
AC27
AC27
18 August 2012

Kita+Daniel's build with Aussie Living in Hilbert, WA

Kita+Daniel's build with Aussie Living in Hilbert, WA
WA

welcome and congrats looking forward to your journey

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AC27
Aug 18, 2012 7:47 pm
frozenkuku
frozenkuku
19 August 2012

Rossdale Homes - Adelaide

Rossdale Homes - Adelaide
1, 2

Katatonic any follow up?

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frozenkuku
Aug 19, 2012 5:51 am
frozenkuku

Yep and therein lies the issue, it would be hard to argue that a living room or rumpus room are distinctive. Most houses have them and while…

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DanS
Aug 19, 2012 3:48 pm
nico83
nico83
19 August 2012

New plans - downward sloping block WDYT??

New plans - downward sloping block WDYT??
NSW

Thank you for your thoughtful responses. Initially we had the house as a tri-level, however it turns out we can have a full-split. As a result, we just really lifted the…

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nico83
Aug 19, 2012 8:48 pm
ashy85
ashy85
19 August 2012

Wall cut out question - confused !

Wall cut out question - confused !
VIC

Thanks :) My plans say 1500WIDE CUT-OUT 1200 AFL That's all ... I've never seen a cut out before to the ceiling roof that would look really weird! Surely!!!

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ashy85
Aug 19, 2012 10:59 pm
B STAR
B STAR
20 August 2012

Watering Your Slab...

Watering Your Slab...
WA

watering will only stop superficial drying cracks and not structural crack, and it doesn’t mean it still cant happen.

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B STAR
Aug 20, 2012 9:48 am
margritdv
margritdv
20 August 2012

Matching grout lines

Matching grout lines
NSW

Pictures help a lot. 'please try and match groutlines" doesn't sound like it was locked in 100% either, more like if you can fine but if you…

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margritdv
Aug 20, 2012 11:56 am
leighton
leighton
20 August 2012

Builder recommendations - geelong region

Builder recommendations - geelong region
VIC

clark new homes is very flexible with the use of your own trades. did you get the solution worked out. cheers

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leighton
Aug 20, 2012 12:54 pm
leighton
leighton
leighton
20 August 2012

HIA Contract Questions

HIA Contract Questions
VIC

the way this sounds, with the builder being so late, you might be able to terminate his employment, or negotiate with him over the issue. that is the nicer way. if you…

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leighton
Aug 20, 2012 1:36 pm
leighton
donna61
donna61
20 August 2012

first home builder....external colours?

first home builder....external colours?
NSW

On the upside will the colorbond roof help protects us from Energy Lifeforce Aliens? seriously, never had a problem with my mobile under a tin roof

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donna61
Aug 20, 2012 2:49 pm
iaindal
iaindal
20 August 2012

First time OB

First time OB
NSW

Thanks very much for getting back in touch. I am in no way underestimating the potential job at hand - but I'm hoping that with the assistance of family members with…

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iaindal
Aug 20, 2012 8:47 pm
pinknoise
pinknoise
20 August 2012

Anyone building a Henley Home.....Break through Series

Anyone building a Henley Home.....Break through Series
VIC

i see... anyway, goodluck on your build an keep us posted :)

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pinknoise
Aug 21, 2012 12:39 am
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
21 August 2012

Pattycake's PA [fortified village] Painting has started

Pattycake's PA [fortified village] Painting has started
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Pc where is you,i know you have lots to share.

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kerry-ann
Aug 21, 2012 12:29 pm
chripark69
chripark69
21 August 2012

Street/building setback

Street/building setback
WA

Usually it's an average they use a calculation based on your plot. For example I have a corner plot in Waikiki and asked for it to go as close to the front as possible. So…

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chripark69
Aug 21, 2012 12:58 pm
chripark69
grom40
grom40
21 August 2012

BRICKS

BRICKS
VIC

The search function should become your new best friend on this forum ;) Blog with Boral Mocha bricks: http://robertandaranea.blogspot.com.au/ Thread with Boral Glenfern:

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grom40
Aug 21, 2012 4:32 pm
grom40
donna61
donna61
21 August 2012

HELP! Please help with colours - photo of fascade inside

HELP! Please help with colours - photo of fascade inside
VIC

I have picked similar bricks as we were copying a Display…

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donna61
Aug 21, 2012 10:05 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
21 August 2012

So how much should the price be per square metre?

So how much should the price be per square metre?
SA

If you can stay close to 10K/square that's doing well. Just over $1000 sq/m. I'm a bit under that for my custom build.

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theanonyuser
Aug 21, 2012 10:19 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
21 August 2012

Extremely Concerned and Frustrated

Extremely Concerned and Frustrated
NSW

Hi, I feel for you guys :( Have you tried sending a letter stating your concerns? Also I would look up the building regulative authority in your state or area if your…

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Treeseachanger
Aug 22, 2012 12:15 am
fernley
fernley
21 August 2012

Comment with Abode Homes

Comment with Abode Homes
VIC

Hi, Guys if you are referring to Abode Homes, please stay away from them. We and a couple of others had a really bad experience with them/ They…

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fernley
Aug 22, 2012 12:29 am
leighton
leighton
22 August 2012

Anyone had to fill in a pool to build over it?

Anyone had to fill in a pool to build over it?
SA

hi we are building over a pool at the moment. it is filled in. when we come to the edge of the pool, we use a jackhammer to cut through, a bit like rock, then the footings…

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leighton
Aug 22, 2012 10:19 am
leighton
Stewie D
Stewie D
22 August 2012

My future cottage at 1200 m ASL in South Greece.

My future cottage at 1200 m ASL in South Greece.

About heating. I want a traditional heating without radiator, electricity and other technologies... Only with woods and fireplaces. Is it good? We are…

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Stewie D
Aug 22, 2012 1:03 pm
carak777
carak777
22 August 2012

Knock down rebuild in Hornsby Council - CDC advice please!

Knock down rebuild in Hornsby Council - CDC advice please!
NSW

Hi Kerith, All the torture was because of 15 neighbour objections. Council elections on 15 Sep, so councillors don't give a damn about what…

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carak777
Aug 22, 2012 1:13 pm
carak777
MrsGreen
MrsGreen
22 August 2012

MrsGreen... Selections Photo

MrsGreen... Selections Photo
WA
1 ... 26, 27, 28

I don't have the updated floor plans yet... but here is some of the selections :z:

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MrsGreen
Aug 22, 2012 5:32 pm
MrsGreen
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
22 August 2012

Side Entry Gully

Side Entry Gully
WA

Were you aware of this when you bought the block? In other words, was it marked or shown on your plans?

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Treeseachanger
Aug 22, 2012 6:37 pm
Jaans
Jaans
22 August 2012

Which paint to use on new timber paling fence (treated Pine)

Which paint to use on new timber paling fence (treated Pine)
QLD

Could anyone recommend a good (and hopefully not to dear) paint I can use on our new fence? I'm looking to protect the fence, and still give it a brown woody colour :-) I…

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Jaans
Aug 22, 2012 10:58 pm
thattime
thattime
23 August 2012

Coral Homes - Now Offer Steel Frames

Coral Homes - Now Offer Steel Frames
NSW

Hi All, For anyone looking to get their house built with a steel frame, Coral Homes is now an option for you. We're already signed up with them and should be starting…

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thattime
Aug 23, 2012 1:41 pm
thattime
Mac25
Mac25
23 August 2012

Building DF Harvard @ Ascot (Bendigo)

Building DF Harvard @ Ascot (Bendigo)
VIC
1, 2

Thanks, I though it was, I am now starting to worry that it will look awful, I have found the steel line range have a timber look that actually looks genuine and nice…

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Mac25
Aug 23, 2012 2:31 pm
Likemike55
Likemike55
23 August 2012

What is the best/largest display village in Perth?

What is the best/largest display village in Perth?
WA

I found it had a wide variety of homes catering to many budgets, although I will admit we only saw maybe a third to a half of what was on…

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Likemike55
Aug 23, 2012 5:23 pm
Likemike55
Em.Russ
Em.Russ
23 August 2012

What is the general starting date of the HIA building Contra

What is the general starting date of the HIA building Contra
VIC

hi nicole my builder sent a letter stating my contract start date is 6 august as that is 20 days after the last approval was received (which was my letter of commencement…

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Em.Russ
Aug 23, 2012 7:59 pm
gwu69
gwu69
23 August 2012

Project homes with rear balconies

Project homes with rear balconies
NSW

What happen other neighbour already have back balcony, but two doors down. Our back yard face to church car park, it should not be problem for them.

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gwu69
Aug 23, 2012 8:06 pm
sammymac
sammymac
24 August 2012

Direct Interiors SA

Direct Interiors SA
SA

We went to Direct Interiors today, we have a much better idea of what we want now :D I really like this door, mainly because it had a gloss finish to match my kitchen. At…

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sammymac
Aug 24, 2012 1:18 am
sammymac
leighton
leighton
24 August 2012

Is it possible to build a budget house in line with BAL40?

Is it possible to build a budget house in line with BAL40?
VIC

i believe that it is. of course, one must define "budget". BAL 40 is not too bad if one knows what one is doing. ask me for a list of what we usually do for BAL 40…

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leighton
Aug 24, 2012 7:28 am
leighton

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