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itsMeTino
itsMeTino
27 September 2020

What determines roof height?

What determines roof height?

Hi aussieta i appreciate your reply. I have sent you a private message for further clarity on some specifics 😎

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itsMeTino
Sep 27, 2020 7:35 am
Kitto
Kitto
27 September 2020

Porter Davis Savoy 35

Porter Davis Savoy 35
VIC

me too. I am looking at the savoy 35. any one share more information?

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Kitto
Sep 27, 2020 1:29 am
Sal_sa_by
Sal_sa_by
26 September 2020

white mortar for bricks is a 25% price increase reasonable?

white mortar for bricks is a 25% price increase reasonable?

I have just paid approx $1200 to upgrade both my standard double brick and feature brick pillar to have white mortar - really depends on how much area there is. I only…

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Sal_sa_by
Sep 26, 2020 11:49 pm
Sal_sa_by
broadwaterbuild
broadwaterbuild
26 September 2020

Painting cost please!!

Painting cost please!!
WA

Oh awesome! thats a really good price! Thanks so much

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broadwaterbuild
Sep 26, 2020 10:13 pm
Rjc83
Rjc83
26 September 2020

First time build - thinking Ansa Homes

First time build - thinking Ansa Homes

Re your contract thats a tricky one! I will probably get a lawyer to check ours once we have one, but also run it past a friend who is an ex builder to decipher the…

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Rjc83
Sep 26, 2020 8:21 pm
EmPran
EmPran
26 September 2020

Henley Building 2019 - Knock Down rebuild

Henley Building 2019 - Knock Down rebuild
1, 2, 3

Thanks for your reply. We are also building the Electra and seem to have made many similar/same colour selections and variations as you, however it's been difficult to…

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EmPran
Sep 26, 2020 1:26 pm

Long time reader first time poster :) I am in the early stages of sketching out my dream home. Could somebody help me understand the Standard A12/B19 daylight to existing…

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igorb
Sep 26, 2020 12:50 pm
Husain
Husain
26 September 2020

Platform Estate @ Donnybrook Vic

Platform Estate @ Donnybrook Vic

Haven’t completed mine yet. Whats ur lot number. Mine is161

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Husain
Sep 26, 2020 12:10 pm
oklouise
oklouise
26 September 2020

Two Story Home Design feedback please!

Two Story Home Design feedback please!

looks good d@n but i personally don't like a bathroom open to the wiw and bedroom but doesn't matter what we like it depends on the owner and can you work out the…

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oklouise
Sep 26, 2020 12:09 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
25 September 2020

Is Masterton Homes worth going for?

Is Masterton Homes worth going for?
NSW
1, 2

Im here anytime you want to have a chat

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GrahamB
Sep 25, 2020 9:57 pm
amilelka
amilelka
25 September 2020

Comment on the design - What would you change

Comment on the design - What would you change
NSW

Looks great well done!

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amilelka
Sep 25, 2020 7:49 pm
dga
dga
25 September 2020

Post Construction Valuations

Post Construction Valuations

Might be best to ask in the Home Finance section of the forum. However, my broker advised me the final valuation was just to determine whether the house built was the…

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dga
Sep 25, 2020 2:15 pm
cs212
cs212
25 September 2020

Timber Fencing Recommendation - Brisbane Northside

Timber Fencing Recommendation - Brisbane Northside
QLD

Hi, anyone can recommend a good, affordable timber fencing company up Brisbane Northside that can do a job at North Lakes area? We require Good-Neighbour fencing for a…

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cs212
Sep 25, 2020 10:59 am
puneetduain
puneetduain
25 September 2020

Site Cos Provisional or Fixed

Site Cos Provisional or Fixed

Thanks for the response. This was a single line as a site cost of $19K and done during sales negotiation

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puneetduain
Sep 25, 2020 9:46 am
Bcr83
Bcr83
25 September 2020

Large windows in Void facing west

Large windows in Void facing west

Thanks for letting me know, could you tell me what size windows you have though in that space? I will have solar so can run air con pretty much all the time but just not…

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Bcr83
Sep 25, 2020 5:09 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
24 September 2020

Issues Building with rawson homes

Issues Building with rawson homes
NSW

The irony of this. The new NSW building commissioner's son is the current Interim CEO of Rawson. David Chandler is the building commissioner policing unethical builders…

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SejaeD
Sep 24, 2020 5:02 pm
SejaeD
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
24 September 2020

Pool excavation ONLY

Pool excavation ONLY

Yeah pretty much. I just can't see many councils allowing huge covered holes in backyards for a future pool......unless the future was actually in, and sooner rather than later!

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Blacktea2sugars
Sep 24, 2020 3:54 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Kad
Kad
24 September 2020

Zero Lot

Zero Lot

Yup they were ok. had to pay the fencing guy to remove and put it back.

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Kad
Sep 24, 2020 10:02 am
Shilps
Shilps
24 September 2020

Building on a slope

Building on a slope

Looking for a slope builder on the peninsula in VIC any suggestions ?

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Shilps
Sep 24, 2020 7:42 am
nevertouchhallbury
nevertouchhallbury
23 September 2020

Hallbury Homes

Hallbury Homes
VIC

Yes please just trust me I would love to go in to detail but too much legal ramifications at the moment. I wouldn’t wish them on my worst enemy. They will sweet talk…

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nevertouchhallbury
Sep 23, 2020 9:28 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
23 September 2020

Bypass EER requirements by adding windows later

Bypass EER requirements by adding windows later

Is this EER a Victorian or ACT thing? In NSW we have BASIX which has three components - Water, Thermal Comfort and Energy. For us because we are having more than three…

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Stewie D
Sep 23, 2020 7:34 pm
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
23 September 2020

Tips for new home inspection

Tips for new home inspection

I really appreciate all the valuable advice received. Thanks guys

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Hussain sahara
Sep 23, 2020 5:21 pm
Hussain sahara
Tegsley
Tegsley
23 September 2020

Rossdale - how long till your build started?

Rossdale - how long till your build started?

Oh nice! Hopefully we get to build our forever home one day! Have fun designing! Will keep you posted on how our builds going once it starts so you know what you’re in for 😊

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Tegsley
Sep 23, 2020 4:58 pm
KameGame
KameGame
23 September 2020

Which docs site supervisor follows during build?

Which docs site supervisor follows during build?
VIC

A contract is a legal document which provides a clear scope work the builder is going to perform. Working/Engineering drawings are prepared by engineers/architects which…

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KameGame
Sep 23, 2020 9:42 am
KameGame
KameGame
23 September 2020

What things to check before signing the builder contract?

What things to check before signing the builder contract?
VIC

Build time/duration Progress Payment schedule Liquidation…

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KameGame
Sep 23, 2020 9:25 am
Las
Las
22 September 2020

Property Value

Property Value

Hi all, If you compare 2 plans both being the same size just one of them has an extra room (kids retreat) in it, whereas the other has a bigger living area and a larger…

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Las
Sep 22, 2020 8:12 pm
kelsey
kelsey
22 September 2020

Floor Plan - Advice for Square Block

Floor Plan - Advice for Square Block

I agree with most of the changes people have made, and I can definitely see the reasoning behind switching the media and bedroom. My small bit of advice would be think…

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kelsey
Sep 22, 2020 1:58 pm
k1200
k1200
22 September 2020

Land Survey & Geotech

Land Survey & Geotech

The location of the new boundaries will already be defined mathematically within a reasonable tolerance. They need to be so that the new infrastructure and services are…

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k1200
Sep 22, 2020 1:18 pm
Magpie
Magpie
22 September 2020

Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you?

Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Established in Paddington, Queensland in 1998, Timber Venetians and Shutters Direct remain a local, family-owned…

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Magpie
Sep 22, 2020 7:57 am
kiwiinoz
kiwiinoz
21 September 2020

Allcastle Gallery Home

Allcastle Gallery Home

Did you end up going ahead with the Gallery vs? We are also interested to see if anyone else has built or is building this and how the build went.

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kiwiinoz
Sep 21, 2020 5:17 pm
kiwiinoz
Thylacene
Thylacene
21 September 2020

Orientation of Alfresco

Orientation of Alfresco

It depends on where you are and how you want to use it. I am on the south coast NSW and put our Alfresco area on the southern side. I am not a sun seeker. I would…

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Thylacene
Sep 21, 2020 3:34 pm
pareshkerai
pareshkerai
21 September 2020

Brick discolouration

Brick discolouration

Hi Renfar, How did you go with this brick problem. Hoping you can share some info - I am in a similar situation and would like to know how you ended resolving this...regards Paresh

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pareshkerai
Sep 21, 2020 12:51 pm
AJum
AJum
21 September 2020

Undermount rangehood

Undermount rangehood
VIC

Hello Guys, I am building with Burbank. We are getting 900mm slideout rangehood and cabinetry above. Has some upgraded to undermount rangehood ? If yes, how builder charge…

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AJum
Sep 21, 2020 2:14 am
Ozfan
Ozfan
20 September 2020

Porter Davis Yarra 33

Porter Davis Yarra 33

Hi all I'm looking to build the Yarra 33 design from Porter Davis. Has anyone built this design and can share their experiences? Did you do a lot of upgrades? How was the…

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Ozfan
Sep 20, 2020 11:05 pm

Fast forward, my house is filled with so many memories and...toys. We went on to a few major DIY such as Vinyl Flooring for the whole house, DIY Composite Timber decking,…

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tngo
Sep 20, 2020 10:50 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
20 September 2020

Attached Rainwater tank slab

Attached Rainwater tank slab

Interesting, Mine was similar. We have the tank supplying every toilet and garden so it's quite big. Slab plan looked like yours. Slab pour comes and section for tank…

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Blacktea2sugars
Sep 20, 2020 9:32 pm
Blacktea2sugars

I am nearing…

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John0322
Sep 20, 2020 6:01 pm
alexp79
alexp79
20 September 2020

Window sizes

Window sizes

2.1 m meaning they will be terminating at 2.1 m? I would make more sense to have 2.4 m windows/ext. doors at 2.7 m ceilings unless you are planning to lower your ceilings…

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alexp79
Sep 20, 2020 2:53 pm
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Dan_Migel123
Sep 20, 2020 2:34 pm
John0322
John0322
20 September 2020

Rainwater tank location

Rainwater tank location

No not yet I’ll get on with it. Thanks

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John0322
Sep 20, 2020 1:59 pm
butterflypond
butterflypond
20 September 2020

Render colours

Render colours
VIC

yep agreed, i think we will go with a lighter facia and even lighter render for the pillars :)

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butterflypond
Sep 20, 2020 12:40 pm
kevinsanthi
kevinsanthi
20 September 2020

retaining wall

retaining wall

where are you based. In QLD I'm quite certain you do not need a permit or engineer plans for a less than 1 m…

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kevinsanthi
Sep 20, 2020 10:26 am
Australia1
Australia1
19 September 2020

Macdonald jones home's

Macdonald jones home's

Anybody building with Macdonald jones homes? How much money will expect in colour studio?

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Australia1
Sep 19, 2020 9:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 September 2020

do i need retaining wall - builder asking 35k site cost

do i need retaining wall - builder asking 35k site cost
VIC

It appears you are getting conflicting information from a number of salespeople/ builders. I suggest you arm yourself with all relevant information (ie , your own rough…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 19, 2020 11:14 am
StructuralBIMGuy
selva
selva
19 September 2020

Plenty Valley Views -Doreen,Vic

Plenty Valley Views -Doreen,Vic
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi All, Just wanted to know who has finished and who is in the process of building ? Mine just finished framing Has anyone started or completed fencing ? curios on cost

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selva
Sep 19, 2020 6:14 am
ConfusedSoul
ConfusedSoul
18 September 2020

Building Within 1.0m Offset Of The Easement Question

Building Within 1.0m Offset Of The Easement Question
VIC

Do you have to build that close to easement? I would prefer to leave more room in case in future Council needs to excavate around stormwater pipe; I would be uncomfortable…

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ConfusedSoul
Sep 18, 2020 7:48 pm
gogo65
gogo65
18 September 2020

Gj Gardner Wentworth

Gj Gardner Wentworth

We looked at this plan, originally when we started on our acreage home journey. It’s a great plan, however i agree i think you need a mud room, drop zone area, either…

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gogo65
Sep 18, 2020 4:07 pm
gogo65
Newbuild29
Newbuild29
18 September 2020

Contract Conditions: Special Condition Amendment of buildin

Contract Conditions: Special Condition Amendment of buildin

We are building a new house in Victoria and our builder is using the standard HIA contract with payments being made under method 1 as the percentages specified under S40of…

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Newbuild29
Sep 18, 2020 3:29 pm
Monty85
Monty85
18 September 2020

Step by step process of building new house

Step by step process of building new house

Best place to start is the "things you may have forgot" thread. Find the latest list towards the end of that thread and have a read through.

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Monty85
Sep 18, 2020 11:06 am

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