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Charley
Charley
24 November 2016

Bathrooms clear v's frosted windows

Bathrooms clear v's frosted windows
NSW

We went clear as ours face the street, curb appeal would have been awful if they werent clear. Have blinds and sheers so i can have blinds open during the day and still…

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Charley
Nov 24, 2016 8:34 pm
Corallake
Corallake
24 November 2016

Modified Noosa 25 in Lake Macquarie

Modified Noosa 25 in Lake Macquarie
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Congratulations! ::cheerleader::

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Corallake
Nov 24, 2016 7:46 pm
Corallake
oldandgold68
oldandgold68
24 November 2016

Custom build Baldivis

Custom build Baldivis
WA

Inside the house

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oldandgold68
Nov 24, 2016 6:55 pm
trixy
trixy
24 November 2016

Building from someone elses plans, or display home?

Building from someone elses plans, or display home?
NSW

Hi all, We are fairly keen to purchase a block (waiting on finance) with a shed already setup for living in :z: . The current owners have placed a DA for a 4 bedroom home…

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trixy
Nov 24, 2016 11:23 am
buildingonup
buildingonup
24 November 2016

Outdoor kitchen bench top suggestions?

Outdoor kitchen bench top suggestions?
QLD

I haven't built anything similar but would love to in the future, maybe you could pick up the greys and do a concrete look bench outside- that way it wouldn't weather as…

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730
buildingonup
Nov 24, 2016 8:33 am
vijaytee1
vijaytee1
23 November 2016

New 3x3 garden shed doirs are off skew when shut

New 3x3 garden shed doirs are off skew when shut
QLD

Hi. We just buikt a new house and did a 3xe concrete slab out back for our garden shed. Now we put 3 side and back panels on. Then the roof. Then the front panel with the…

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730
vijaytee1
Nov 23, 2016 11:26 pm
vijaytee1
siouxsam
siouxsam
23 November 2016

Building with Burbank Coral 2400!

Building with Burbank Coral 2400!
VIC

I asked sales consultant to include all my wish list, to get a feel of price. Current big deal promotion is really a deal

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siouxsam
Nov 23, 2016 10:52 pm
cuebiyar
cuebiyar
23 November 2016

Bulkhead / Pelmet Size - Motorised Blinds - Passive Design

Bulkhead / Pelmet Size - Motorised Blinds - Passive Design
NSW

Hi I was hoping there'd be an easy answer out there that I just don't know how to find. I'm hoping to have a built in bulkhead act as a pelmet on the 'north' wall of the…

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671
cuebiyar
Nov 23, 2016 6:49 pm
danevechild
danevechild
23 November 2016

Builder recommendation Craigieburn

Builder recommendation Craigieburn
VIC

Hello, we are building with Simonds at brookfield. James from craigieburn is really patience. We are looking at building 30 sq bolton. They have a display home there too.…

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danevechild
Nov 23, 2016 4:46 pm
mishb
mishb
23 November 2016

Brick or weatherboard cheaper?

Brick or weatherboard cheaper?

We're in the process of getting quotes for a new build. We want weatherboard/cladding. A builder has quoted us extra to use weatherboard instead of brick on the same…

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mishb
Nov 23, 2016 11:59 am

These are the floors tiles on order. Originally we were 100% against wood look tiles until we saw a house done with nice ones. Over 20 pattern variations and 1.8m long :S…

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ValenciaOrange
Nov 23, 2016 11:46 am
valerie3e
valerie3e
22 November 2016

Our house by the beach - NOR Perth

Our house by the beach - NOR Perth
WA
1, 2

Hi do you have any pictures of unit dulux tranquil retreat render? I selected this for my home. My blog: http://thesmallhousestruggle.blogspot.com.au/?m=1

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valerie3e
Nov 22, 2016 10:41 pm
valerie3e
building-expert
building-expert
22 November 2016

Slab issues

Slab issues
VIC

Firstly, I can't see any cross wires so it is not mesh that is exposed but a rebar placed on top of the mesh. The reason for rebar is that engineer wanted to reinforce…

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building-expert
Nov 22, 2016 6:54 pm
building-expert
Shashikant
Shashikant
22 November 2016

Has anyone built with metro property development?

Has anyone built with metro property development?
SA

Hi I have recently build with metro property and my experience was too bad, they are worst builder an I will never recommend to anyone, firstly they only give only 5 yrs…

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Shashikant
Nov 22, 2016 6:13 pm
coolsimrankaur
coolsimrankaur
22 November 2016

Cement Manufacturing Process

Cement Manufacturing Process
WA

Widely Used Cement Manufacturing Process in India. Its Manufacturing includes Cement Industry. Get more details on http://www.ultratechcement.com

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coolsimrankaur
Nov 22, 2016 1:57 am
Kathjax
Kathjax
21 November 2016

What is this brick?

What is this brick?
VIC

Thank you!

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Kathjax
Nov 21, 2016 8:50 pm
Decka
Decka
21 November 2016

Highbury Homes, Perth SoR build, Tiling Complete

Highbury Homes, Perth SoR build, Tiling Complete
WA
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Thanks Petad, yeah we are also glad its finished, the style of our block means that we sort of have 3 yards lol. The "backyard" we just had done is the dog free one, …

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Decka
Nov 21, 2016 7:25 pm
Decka
Voss132
Voss132
21 November 2016

Mimosa Homes Review

Mimosa Homes Review
VIC

Hi all - looking at Mimosa currently to build my home. So far the customer service has been great!! Just wanted to know how you found their builders range and colour…

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Voss132
Nov 21, 2016 5:29 pm
Fleeb
Fleeb
20 November 2016

JG King Modified Quest

JG King Modified Quest
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Settling in well, no major issues. No further cracked bricks or mortar. The towel rails and toilet roll holders all fell off. Was easy to fix though. A few architraves…

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Fleeb
Nov 20, 2016 8:33 pm
AlbertJJ
AlbertJJ
19 November 2016

Sloped land

Sloped land
NSW

Thanks Bruce for your help!

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AlbertJJ
Nov 19, 2016 8:45 am
bashworth
bashworth
19 November 2016

How to find the best home design?

How to find the best home design?
VIC

If you follow the link below it will take you to a series of posts that show you how I designed a house I built. http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/startin ... diagram-1/

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bashworth
Nov 19, 2016 6:16 am
bashworth
gummz
gummz
18 November 2016

Brick Suggestions: Where mortar needs to match or blend

Brick Suggestions: Where mortar needs to match or blend

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has had restrictions where the mortar needs to match or blend with the brick colour. I'm finding it hard to visualise this.... so…

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gummz
Nov 18, 2016 11:12 pm
pauldab
pauldab
18 November 2016

Loan preapproval

Loan preapproval
VIC

Also make sure there is no sunset clause that expires before the estimated settlement date in the land sales contract, there have been instances where a developer has…

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pauldab
Nov 18, 2016 7:11 pm
Decka
Decka
18 November 2016

Switch Homes. WE'RE IN PICS

Switch Homes. WE'RE IN PICS
WA
1 ... 20, 21, 22

Hooray!

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Decka
Nov 18, 2016 5:29 pm
Decka
architect_yourself
architect_yourself
18 November 2016

Custom house plans - any advice welcome

Custom house plans - any advice welcome
QLD

Hey, good on your getting stuck into some design! Can I ask what software you used for this? Which way is north on your plan? Is it up the page? If so you will need to…

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architect_yourself
Nov 18, 2016 4:48 pm
architect_yourself
soberhenry
soberhenry
18 November 2016

Land registration in Riverstone/ Schofields

Land registration in Riverstone/ Schofields
NSW

Hi Deguzonthemove, First of all thanks for your reply on my post mate, appreciated. And do you mind to share with us where is your purchased land so we can understand…

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soberhenry
Nov 18, 2016 4:29 pm
Melos
Melos
18 November 2016

Help - buying irregular size land

Help - buying irregular size land
VIC

Is the block in an established area or is it a land release? If it's established you will need to look at where your neighbours houses sit on the block as this will…

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Melos
Nov 18, 2016 3:57 pm
wongbruce
wongbruce
18 November 2016

Site costs on a sloping block

Site costs on a sloping block
NSW

It really depends on your builder actually. Site cost is more like removal of dirt, trees, rocks etc. With Clarendon and Eden Brae Homes they do as part of the building…

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wongbruce
Nov 18, 2016 3:26 pm
httpants
httpants
18 November 2016

Framing Stage

Framing Stage
QLD

Hi, No we're not at Arbour Reach. It's a demolish and rebuild on Borden St.

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httpants
Nov 18, 2016 2:00 pm
Elara
Elara
18 November 2016

Price of 280sqm land in Elara in the last release

Price of 280sqm land in Elara in the last release
NSW

Can someone please let me know the price of a 280sqm land in the last release in Elara estate? Thanks.

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Elara
Nov 18, 2016 9:41 am
spurple
spurple
18 November 2016

Champion Homes - Has anyone built with them???

Champion Homes - Has anyone built with them???
NSW
1, 2

There is probably a reason you don't see many reviews. Champion have been threatening legal action for negative online reviews: http://www.domain.com.au/news/legal-act…

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spurple
Nov 18, 2016 7:02 am
spuddles76
spuddles76
17 November 2016

Moving in ready or not! | Custom framed home WA

Moving in ready or not! | Custom framed home WA
WA
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Looks absolutely stunning

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spuddles76
Nov 17, 2016 11:33 am
spuddles76
Patto22
Patto22
17 November 2016

Building the burmuda 23 with hebel: Porter Davis

Building the burmuda 23 with hebel: Porter Davis
VIC

Hi all, just wanting people's thoughts on HEBEL POWER PANELS, my wife and i have decided to build with it but before it's confirmed i'd like to speak with anyone who has…

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Patto22
Nov 17, 2016 10:35 am
Patto22
brissyguy
brissyguy
17 November 2016

Our Simonds Harcrest build in Brisbane

Our Simonds Harcrest build in Brisbane
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

It's been a couple of years but fairly sure we went with the Plymouth facade. We did alter master layout slightly leading to reduced balcony projection, unexpectedly…

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brissyguy
Nov 17, 2016 10:05 am
Oninon
Oninon
17 November 2016

Glendale LE - Brick infill

Glendale LE - Brick infill
VIC

Sorry what I meant was brick infills are an inclusion in Peninsula facade and you don't need to pay extra for this.

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Oninon
Nov 17, 2016 6:44 am
charlibear
charlibear
17 November 2016

Building our family home coral marcoola 30

Building our family home coral marcoola 30
NSW
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Any updates? How's your beautiful home Tara? GJ Gardner Modified Coolum 277 viewtopic.php?t=83643

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charlibear
Nov 17, 2016 6:12 am
charlibear
Dinnymar11
Dinnymar11
16 November 2016

Site Supervisors

Site Supervisors
NSW

Lol. Sounds like you do have Mr Grumps. Thanks for responding :)

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Dinnymar11
Nov 16, 2016 7:30 pm
joydas
joydas
16 November 2016

Home Group WA - First Time Building - Ocean Road Estate

Home Group WA - First Time Building - Ocean Road Estate
WA

We are building with Home Group WA in Whitby but I don't seem too impressed with all the mistakes they are made on the final documents

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joydas
Nov 16, 2016 7:24 pm
mys013
mys013
16 November 2016

The Gables - Box Hill

The Gables - Box Hill
NSW

No worries. We are in stage 1.2.

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mys013
Nov 16, 2016 6:49 am
SydSR
SydSR
16 November 2016

Allam Developers

Allam Developers
NSW

Hi All , Does any one know about Allam Group and their quality of development and timelines . They build houses on their land and they sell them as H&L Package . If…

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SydSR
Nov 16, 2016 12:31 am
Parabatzis
Parabatzis
16 November 2016

Our experience with building the Emerald 29..now 30...with G

Our experience with building the Emerald 29..now 30...with G
VIC

Hi mate hows the house going after hand over? we are looking at building the emerald 29 also

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Parabatzis
Nov 16, 2016 12:28 am
tdk14
tdk14
15 November 2016

Increasing Height of Stacker Doors

Increasing Height of Stacker Doors
WA

That sounds like a lot, our 3-panel, double glazed (hush?) 25c sliders costed around $300 to upgrade to 28c, and that included raising the alfresco ceiling from 28c to 31c.

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tdk14
Nov 15, 2016 7:56 pm
tdk14
BradC
BradC
15 November 2016

Building the Emporio ER432 with MainVue / Henley

Building the Emporio ER432 with MainVue / Henley
VIC
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Hi Sassid, thanks so much for sharing your story, I have read many of the posts and it has given me a lot to think about! We are building the Emporio ER430 late next year…

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BradC
Nov 15, 2016 5:14 pm
BradC
gwu69
gwu69
15 November 2016

Building a new home with custom builder (Blow the Budget)

Building a new home with custom builder (Blow the Budget)
VIC

We are in the middle of construction, will check if there is a clause.

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gwu69
Nov 15, 2016 7:48 am
Penny57
Penny57
14 November 2016

Building in Saltwater Coast - Point cook

Building in Saltwater Coast - Point cook
VIC
1 ... 25, 26, 27

Hi Penyu, My partner and I have just paid the deposit for a lot at stage 28 as well. Dennis the sale manager told me that it will release in March 2017. Sorry to hear…

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Penny57
Nov 14, 2016 10:25 pm
pc3d
pc3d
14 November 2016

Building Claremont 35, CH

Building Claremont 35, CH
VIC

Love the Claremont design, Could you please share how much you went over the base price including site costs and upgrades? Also if someone can please post pics of…

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pc3d
Nov 14, 2016 3:05 pm
buildingonup
buildingonup
14 November 2016

Christmas Shutdown 2016

Christmas Shutdown 2016
WA

Gj told us 23rd dec to 16 Jan :(

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buildingonup
Nov 14, 2016 9:22 am

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