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saveucmate
saveucmate
23 May 2022

Exception for alfresco counting towards site coverage?

Exception for alfresco counting towards site coverage?
VIC

We are building in Victoria. We have chosen a design with an alfresco attached to the house. The alfresco has two sides free of walls and the other two walls with big…

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saveucmate
May 23, 2022 1:30 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
23 May 2022

Setback dispensation reasons and how likely to get it approv

Setback dispensation reasons and how likely to get it approv
VIC

Thanks for your input. I hope we don't have that issue. We are building with the same builder as our neighbour. Maybe that can help to get the neighbour approval. Two…

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saveucmate
May 23, 2022 1:24 pm
chrissoni1305
chrissoni1305
22 May 2022

Porter Davis Pricing

Porter Davis Pricing

Hi is there a possible a quick chat re mont ablert 48 as I am planning to build same and I am in a intial stage

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chrissoni1305
May 22, 2022 5:41 pm
PhanT
PhanT
20 May 2022

Acoustic Report Cost for a Duplex Site NSW

Acoustic Report Cost for a Duplex Site NSW

Short answer is 'Yes' - let me know if you find a cheaper consultant https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/htm ... #sec.2.119

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PhanT
May 20, 2022 5:11 pm
qik_shift
qik_shift
19 May 2022

Please help me interpret a soil test

Please help me interpret a soil test

Hello all, I've been a loooooong time lurker and learned plenty but formerly a new member as I finally need to ask for some help. I'm in the process of building a 20…

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qik_shift
May 19, 2022 6:00 pm

Hi all, I had linear smart grate included in my build Supervisor is suggesting against this and instead square smart grate due to issues with mould Can anyone please…

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Jstan
May 19, 2022 5:01 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 May 2022

"Reverse Build" or put job on hold?

"Reverse Build" or put job on hold?

water can definitely get in if you dont wrap and seal properly. They have to pay close attention to every join and make sure there are not any careless holes

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Ashington Homes
May 19, 2022 4:06 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 May 2022

Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?

Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?
VIC

yep foam is a lot cheaper, we pay around $100-110/sqm versus $155-165/sqm for Hebel and $190-$200/sqm for rendered commons

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Ashington Homes
May 19, 2022 1:48 pm
Ashington Homes
leeleezee
leeleezee
17 May 2022

Owner delay anticipated start date

Owner delay anticipated start date

Anyone here successfully amend their anticipated start date in a HIA contract? Did you have to pay a variation fee?

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leeleezee
May 17, 2022 8:48 pm
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leeleezee
May 17, 2022 7:33 pm
TrickyRickyDoo
TrickyRickyDoo
17 May 2022

Home Building Blogs

Home Building Blogs
1 ... 75, 76, 77

Montgomery Riviera 2 - 293 Modified : https://www.instagram.com/rivieranewbuild/

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TrickyRickyDoo
May 17, 2022 5:34 pm
Jstan
Jstan
17 May 2022

Entry door without the electronic lock look.

Entry door without the electronic lock look.

AnjC Both options look amazing and there is wifi and nice slim profile. Great options. Thank you

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Jstan
May 17, 2022 7:59 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
17 May 2022

Storm water/downpipe connections.

Storm water/downpipe connections.
WA

answered in general discussion where you posted the same question

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BuildingandLegal
May 17, 2022 12:42 am
BuildingandLegal
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 May 2022

Scraping a vacant block

Scraping a vacant block
NSW

mickm cant the builder just do it as part of benching? if not PM me and I will shoot you the number of a guy I use. cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
May 16, 2022 5:23 pm
Ashington Homes
bannie
bannie
16 May 2022

New Living Homes

New Living Homes
NSW
1 ... 43, 44, 45

Very exciting times indeed. Brendan is our SS and so far he has been good too.

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bannie
May 16, 2022 9:23 am
bannie
bannie
15 May 2022

Stormwater Easement

Stormwater Easement

Hi Simeon, Just wanted to thank you again for your advice and let you know that we did get the necessary permit to connect into our stormwater easement. We are…

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bannie
May 15, 2022 12:48 pm
paulrob
paulrob
14 May 2022

Building a Chelsea with Hall and Hart

Building a Chelsea with Hall and Hart
NSW
1, 2

Try one of the sales team, or google it

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paulrob
May 14, 2022 10:05 am
wixy
wixy
13 May 2022

Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?

Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?
VIC

That sounds exactly what I would like to achieve. Hopefully the builder comes to the party.

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wixy
May 13, 2022 6:59 pm
Trapper
Trapper
13 May 2022

TC Homes - Modular Homes - Perth

TC Homes - Modular Homes - Perth

Hi there, Does anyone here have experience with Thermal Comfort homes? Cheers.

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Trapper
May 13, 2022 3:04 pm
ellieclouds
ellieclouds
13 May 2022

Aspire designer home

Aspire designer home

They are absolutely awful. Building with them was the worst decision of my life. Four years later and we are still fixing the mistakes they caused. When we had a building…

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ellieclouds
May 13, 2022 2:32 pm
alexp79
alexp79
13 May 2022

Window and Doors Height

Window and Doors Height

ideally all of them to be at the same height, although for entry door you might consider a door of 2400 mm and then a thin window above it.

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alexp79
May 13, 2022 12:09 pm
chippy
chippy
13 May 2022

Does laminex get coloured on site?

Does laminex get coloured on site?
VIC

As pulse said, the carcass of a kitchen is typically built using white HMR particle board. The door, drawer fronts, end and back panels are usually made from MR MDF and…

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chippy
May 13, 2022 9:38 am
chippy
Dannielle28
Dannielle28
12 May 2022

Slotted Gutters in WA

Slotted Gutters in WA

Totally agree with " We are many years behind the rest of the planet so it takes us a while to catch on…

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Dannielle28
May 12, 2022 8:59 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
12 May 2022

Build delays

Build delays

Joe I will call you today Simeon

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Ashington Homes
May 12, 2022 5:18 am
Ashington Homes
Pulse
Pulse
11 May 2022

Beam and Post schedule - should I care about this?

Beam and Post schedule - should I care about this?

Don’t care about it too much, especially if you are not knowledgeable. The engineering will be correct and if the builder can do it cheaper in timber the engineer will…

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Pulse
May 11, 2022 9:38 pm
JTLavs
JTLavs
11 May 2022

Bathroom tiles used in Clarendon Mosman display home

Bathroom tiles used in Clarendon Mosman display home
NSW

Thanks Mr Fontaine. Looking on their website I cant see the 'Adare' series. I hope it also hasn't been discontinued.

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JTLavs
May 11, 2022 9:00 pm
Kevin E
Kevin E
11 May 2022

PGH bricks Melbourne Blue

PGH bricks Melbourne Blue

Yes will do

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Kevin E
May 11, 2022 3:31 pm
zamyad
zamyad
11 May 2022

Regent Homes Adelaide

Regent Homes Adelaide
SA
1, 2

How long did it take from contract until hand over ?

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zamyad
May 11, 2022 3:29 pm
saqlain77us
saqlain77us
11 May 2022

KDR with AllCastle on Slope Land

KDR with AllCastle on Slope Land

HI Emma, I have requested for tender a month ago with 995 for KDR my house in the rooty hill area. hows going on your process ? is it smooth ?

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saqlain77us
May 11, 2022 12:41 pm
rrtt
rrtt
10 May 2022

Build fence on retaining wall

Build fence on retaining wall

Hi Everyone Builder refuse to build retaining wall on the rear boundary because it said fence can't build on retaining wall. Is that correct please?

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rrtt
May 10, 2022 10:49 pm
bobbycapa
bobbycapa
10 May 2022

Building a Tiny Home - need advice on trailer design plan

Building a Tiny Home - need advice on trailer design plan

Hi Folks, we're looking to build our own mobile tiny home and hoping for some information if possible. I've done a bit of research but was wondering if anyone has…

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2009
bobbycapa
May 10, 2022 4:14 pm
Noname
Noname
10 May 2022

2Pac vs Laminate cabinets and Laminate Flooring

2Pac vs Laminate cabinets and Laminate Flooring

thats like saying cars are in the same price range as cars. there is an extreme variability in quality and finish across these products

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Noname
May 10, 2022 2:53 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 May 2022

Removing items - should this include crediting back margin

Removing items - should this include crediting back margin
QLD

There are no standards? You have a vague building contract that skirts around variations and changes that suits the builders.... but that is it. Unfortunately, you don't…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 10, 2022 9:33 am
StructuralBIMGuy
strannik
strannik
9 May 2022

Build cost increases - Brisbane

Build cost increases - Brisbane

By the time you get it all done it will probably go up another 20k. I'd shop around, but do it within the period your current price is valid for.

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strannik
May 09, 2022 10:47 pm
kbhagani
kbhagani
9 May 2022

Tree Removal

Tree Removal

Hi how did you go with this?

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kbhagani
May 09, 2022 5:41 pm
Noname
Noname
9 May 2022

white mortar charges

white mortar charges
QLD

lol 10K. it was a 830 upgrade if we chose to take it. 32 sq single story. Your builder is having a lend.

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Noname
May 09, 2022 3:48 pm

Brick sill DPC/flashing

Brick sill DPC/flashing

The black rubber is the window flashing! It's purpose is to direct the water coming off the window and out of the track out on to the bricks. It is meant to keep water…

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BuildingandLegal
May 09, 2022 10:29 am
BuildingandLegal
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
8 May 2022

Benchtop caesarstone colour

Benchtop caesarstone colour

And to be totally different....I chose 30mm! At the time 30mm wasn't available in every colour, so might pay to check, but they might have changed that now too. Had…

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Allnamesrgone
May 08, 2022 8:31 pm
Bruce1
Bruce1
6 May 2022

Granny flat build Shoalhaven council

Granny flat build Shoalhaven council

Guys im after some advice . I have a 4037sqm plot which has 1 main house on . zoned R5 BAL19 The house has 426sq m of living space and we want to build a 60sq granny…

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Bruce1
May 06, 2022 12:11 pm
neethu
neethu
5 May 2022

Building a new house

Building a new house
NSW

I don’t live in that area , but definitely can go for a drive .. Thankyou so much

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neethu
May 05, 2022 10:27 pm
strannik
strannik
5 May 2022

QLD - Increased QBCC Insurance Cover

QLD - Increased QBCC Insurance Cover

It's a question only you can answer. Depends on how likely you think your builder is to go under at a stage where more than 200k will be required to finish, and whether…

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strannik
May 05, 2022 7:03 pm
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Contracts-Specialist
May 05, 2022 5:50 pm
Contracts-Specialist
Jays
Jays
3 May 2022

Building with Plunkett Homes Perth

Building with Plunkett Homes Perth
WA
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Read it again. With less inference this time.

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Jays
May 03, 2022 1:01 pm
building-expert
building-expert
3 May 2022

Build a retaining wall on the rear boundary

Build a retaining wall on the rear boundary

Why don't you ring council and ask questions, generally you can get approval to build on easement if you sign indemnity. There is no building reason why retaining wall…

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building-expert
May 03, 2022 11:49 am
building-expert
Koli
Koli
2 May 2022

Requesting for your experiences with United Homes Australia

Requesting for your experiences with United Homes Australia

You are far too late mate on this advise . I have signed with them and I am also facing the same exact issues as you are facing.. They talk…

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Koli
May 02, 2022 8:50 am
rogerz
rogerz
29 April 2022

When do I apply gas connection?

When do I apply gas connection?

My current house in Sydney will be knock-down rebuild, there is no natural gas pipe connection. Now it's in design phase with builder. Builder told me to have gas pipe…

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rogerz
Apr 29, 2022 10:26 pm
beetleone
beetleone
29 April 2022

Downpipe at facade

Downpipe at facade
1, 2

oh i see, which builder?

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beetleone
Apr 29, 2022 9:31 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
29 April 2022

Bought a land in Berowra and planning to build

Bought a land in Berowra and planning to build

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase. I'm building in Berowra Heights Some of the info, documents and reports you can source and pay for yourself,…

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KnockItDown
Apr 29, 2022 12:59 pm
KnockItDown
ram21
ram21
29 April 2022

Building with Divine Homes ( Ingleburn)

Building with Divine Homes ( Ingleburn)

Thanks Chris and appreciate your response , How can I get to the block owner’s to check with. I am hoping one of them will see this and reply but if not is there a way…

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ram21
Apr 29, 2022 10:37 am

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