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gillybean
gillybean
18 April 2019

what things should I take care when constructing house

what things should I take care when constructing house
NSW

Thread is over 8yrs old, they made your mistake 7yrs earlier....

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gillybean
Apr 18, 2019 3:49 pm
gillybean
Thalagoda
Thalagoda
18 April 2019

Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone???

Mega Homes (Melbourne) anyone???
VIC

Anyone knows good builders in NT

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Thalagoda
Apr 18, 2019 8:22 am
Samjay22
Samjay22
17 April 2019

Coral Daydream 32

Coral Daydream 32
1, 2, 3

My finish is all white. Wasn’t completely sold on it but it’s not as noticeable as other finishes.

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Samjay22
Apr 17, 2019 5:59 pm
Samjay22
Kumarone
Kumarone
16 April 2019

Colorbond roof

Colorbond roof

Guys, I am new here, need help. Building double storey house with Blackheath bricks and considering monument roof. Need external color combinations of the windows facade…

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Kumarone
Apr 16, 2019 9:06 pm
kks
kks
16 April 2019

Hot water system below brick level.

Hot water system below brick level.

Or we can always just take a chance and shove the garden and mulch and paving up against the slab. No worries.. What are the stats for Oz, 1 on 3 or 1 in 4 houses have the…

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kks
Apr 16, 2019 5:49 pm
KSCAN84
KSCAN84
16 April 2019

Building with Eight Homes !

Building with Eight Homes !
VIC

Hi there, Might be too late now but Manse Group are good and local to Geelong :) Hope it all got sorted for you!

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KSCAN84
Apr 16, 2019 12:58 pm
KSCAN84
krishna85
krishna85
16 April 2019

My builder is forcing to book HIA Session

My builder is forcing to book HIA Session

thank you very much KSCAN84 :) Sure I will ask them to mail me a copy of contract before siging....

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krishna85
Apr 16, 2019 12:49 pm
HaminZa
HaminZa
16 April 2019

Project home builder in NSW

Project home builder in NSW
NSW

This is correct for one of our final 2 shortlist to keep the garage and stairs at the same location. However, I did approach PHB with my own plans (good passive design…

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HaminZa
Apr 16, 2019 8:23 am
BuLe
BuLe
15 April 2019

Building with Ausbuild at Harrington Estate, Bridgeman Downs

Building with Ausbuild at Harrington Estate, Bridgeman Downs
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

We settled for land 30th July 2018 Slab pour 5 Oct 2018 Handover was 29 March 2019 See more at: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=92146

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BuLe
Apr 15, 2019 10:48 pm
BuLe
Peter112
Peter112
15 April 2019

Custom design with Fresh homes

Custom design with Fresh homes
QLD
1, 2, 3

We didn't have to pay anything for the initial quote. They are good until you sign the contract. And you would stuck after the contract signing. We are not happy with…

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Peter112
Apr 15, 2019 9:37 pm
Peter112
CountryBuild
CountryBuild
15 April 2019

Gingin

Gingin

Hello just curious what price range people have spent to build with either red ink or rural builders

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CountryBuild
Apr 15, 2019 8:55 pm
Small Minds
Small Minds
15 April 2019

Choosing a Builder

Choosing a Builder

SejaeD, When builders try and dictate to home owners what is acceptable and what is not, empowerment of the home owner with an understanding of their legal obligations is…

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Small Minds
Apr 15, 2019 6:57 pm
Forg
Forg
15 April 2019

Skillion

Skillion
VIC

The cost of doing anything else is pretty prohibitive!

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Forg
Apr 15, 2019 4:55 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
15 April 2019

Need Expert advice on eaves level issue

Need Expert advice on eaves level issue
NSW

what do you mean you're builder wouldnt allow you to have a private inspector? how could they possibly stop you?

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SejaeD
Apr 15, 2019 3:26 pm
SejaeD
4218
4218
15 April 2019

Escape Homes and Developments

Escape Homes and Developments
QLD

Hi Sarah, Your not the only one, there are options including QBCC and posting a google review here Regards, Nigel

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4218
Apr 15, 2019 12:38 pm
Forg
Forg
15 April 2019

Rangehood duct outlet under eave?

Rangehood duct outlet under eave?

The more holes you have poking through your roof, the more chance of developing a leak in future … in my opinion (and experience!) at least.

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Forg
Apr 15, 2019 11:46 am
mbarlow69
mbarlow69
14 April 2019

Fence and boundary - Puzzled

Fence and boundary - Puzzled

Thanks Hills, Is that a surveyor i have to hire ?

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mbarlow69
Apr 14, 2019 1:49 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
13 April 2019

Upgrade cost Off-White mortar

Upgrade cost Off-White mortar

Cheers for that, hope ours comes in at round that cost.

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Bebbsy
Apr 13, 2019 9:39 pm
alexp79
alexp79
13 April 2019

organising your own earthworks

organising your own earthworks

Well, earthworks are always unpredictable and hard to estimate, this is why they are generally charged on hourly basis and not on fixed cost basis (unless they seriously…

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alexp79
Apr 13, 2019 2:03 pm
chippy
chippy
13 April 2019

Conduits in single leaf brick wall

Conduits in single leaf brick wall

Why do you need so many 32mm conduits? Your TV only needs one not two. What are the other 4 for? It seems unnecessary.

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chippy
Apr 13, 2019 1:26 am
chippy
nibennett
nibennett
12 April 2019

Simonds Prague Modified SA

Simonds Prague Modified SA
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

The place looks great. Thought I recognised the house in the back in the first photos. (Then was able to zoom in and see lot 140 on the sign) We’re the other side of…

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nibennett
Apr 12, 2019 11:25 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 April 2019

Carlisle Homes in South East Melbourne

Carlisle Homes in South East Melbourne

Very good topic shearing. Carlisle…

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Norfolk
Apr 12, 2019 6:08 pm
Ardo
Ardo
12 April 2019

Building with Bentley Homes Look For

Building with Bentley Homes Look For

But read section 19. So they can’t stop you, but if you decide to come on site and do anything that delays the build, you are liable. So that’s why you need to ask…

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Ardo
Apr 12, 2019 2:45 pm
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Bebbsy
Apr 12, 2019 2:42 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 April 2019

Building with Ascot homes look out

Building with Ascot homes look out

Yes, Agree, enforcement is almost impossible in NSW. In my case NSWDFT issued a rectification order. Metricon breached it by completing to PCI 3 months later. They took…

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Norfolk
Apr 12, 2019 2:38 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
12 April 2019

BAL dropped during build

BAL dropped during build

Sarking is good to have..almost essential.

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1949
IamSAM
Apr 12, 2019 2:23 pm
IamSAM
Small Minds
Small Minds
12 April 2019

8Homes vs Burbank?

8Homes vs Burbank?
VIC

Before you sign, read this. Under the laws of Australia, the home owner is 100% responsible for the house being…

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Small Minds
Apr 12, 2019 1:34 pm
Small Minds
Small Minds
12 April 2019

Construction cost increased.

Construction cost increased.

Under the laws of Australia, the home owner is 100% responsible for the house being built in a compliant manner. Not the builder. Not the Surveyor. You…

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1930
Small Minds
Apr 12, 2019 10:40 am
DamNita
DamNita
12 April 2019

Floorplan feedback/recommendations please

Floorplan feedback/recommendations please
SA

I don't like that there is no buffer from the living room / kitchen to the bedrooms 3 & 4. I'm all about privacy and this just does't look right. There are many ways to…

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DamNita
Apr 12, 2019 9:38 am
DamNita
YashK
YashK
11 April 2019

Builder reviews

Builder reviews

Can anyone suggest a good trusted builder to build a house in west Melbourne

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YashK
Apr 11, 2019 9:01 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
11 April 2019

Brisbane Knockdown Rebuild and Character Overlay Worries

Brisbane Knockdown Rebuild and Character Overlay Worries
QLD

Ha! I seem to have that small detail. Good point. 🤣

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Rhetti
Apr 11, 2019 7:38 am
Rhetti
dany
dany
10 April 2019

Render ideas help needed please.

Render ideas help needed please.

well the best thing to do would be check out bunnings pick up the samples and check outdoors during different time of the day on how the colour looks like. Couple of pots…

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dany
Apr 10, 2019 10:01 pm
dany
Mish018
Mish018
10 April 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Thanks dany I check with them again.

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Mish018
Apr 10, 2019 9:57 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
10 April 2019

JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping

JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping
VIC
1 ... 74, 75, 76

Wow your garden is looking amazing!!! I'm still struggling to get the back to grow and I had a lot die off in the summer heat. I've replaced them, but they need to grow…

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aloenyx
Apr 10, 2019 6:02 pm
aloenyx
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
10 April 2019

Building 2 storey home- separate water heating on each floor

Building 2 storey home- separate water heating on each floor

Thanks alex and sejae, very helpful. I'm glad that it is possible and it won't cost heaps. Such a great relief.

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Melbournevic
Apr 10, 2019 4:50 pm
AdsF
AdsF
10 April 2019

Aston Homes Builders

Aston Homes Builders
VIC

Hi Has anyone on the forum built with Aston Homes builders in Melbourne? If they could share their insight would be very helpful. I search through the forums wasn't …

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AdsF
Apr 10, 2019 2:32 pm
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
10 April 2019

Review color selections for single storied home

Review color selections for single storied home

Excellent point! I never thought of it! thank you

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brightstarshine
Apr 10, 2019 1:11 pm
brightstarshine
vrnhansen
vrnhansen
10 April 2019

Coral Homes Winton 26

Coral Homes Winton 26
QLD

Hi we are looking at building the winton also on 10 acres would love to hear how your houses turned out?

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vrnhansen
Apr 10, 2019 12:38 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
10 April 2019

Empty mortar joints internally not meeting minimum standard

Empty mortar joints internally not meeting minimum standard

I guaranteed you if you visit 10 other build sides you will set some gaps in vertical joints. They usually only fill the vertical joints with 2/3rd of it with mortars…

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MyFirst
Apr 10, 2019 10:34 am
alymei
alymei
10 April 2019

Dulux Acratex Dark Grey Vs Monument HELP!

Dulux Acratex Dark Grey Vs Monument HELP!
NSW

I love a monument roof

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alymei
Apr 10, 2019 4:13 am
FAMILYROSE
FAMILYROSE
9 April 2019

Palace 41 Dream Home

Palace 41 Dream Home
VIC
1, 2

1st Story Roof Trusses installed Darbecca Frame/Slab inspection booked for 11th April. To my untrained eye all is looking mighty fine so far. Windows and Sliding Doors…

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FAMILYROSE
Apr 09, 2019 10:15 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
9 April 2019

Insurance while building?

Insurance while building?

if you're using a builder, make sure they have contract works insurance, Public Liability, workers comp and HOW

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SejaeD
Apr 09, 2019 4:23 pm
SejaeD
Rhetti
Rhetti
9 April 2019

Disappointment with Clarendon Home and Austral Brick

Disappointment with Clarendon Home and Austral Brick
NSW

This happened to me on a previous build. Mine was moisture to which evaporated. But, the colour didn't return either. I just ended up having to live with it. Its the…

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Rhetti
Apr 09, 2019 4:18 pm
Rhetti
Mary17
Mary17
9 April 2019

Building in Western Sydney- help with external colour scheme

Building in Western Sydney- help with external colour scheme
NSW

Hi Kuky, What did you finally end up selecting ? Any photos to share ? Thanks!

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Mary17
Apr 09, 2019 12:23 pm
Mary17
Mary17
9 April 2019

First time build - Clarendon (Newcastle/Hunter Region)

First time build - Clarendon (Newcastle/Hunter Region)
NSW

Hi Nissy, I'm a new member and first time home builder and have realized that it's so hard to decide on the external combinations for a home. I was wondering if you…

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Mary17
Apr 09, 2019 12:19 pm
Mary17
Mary17
9 April 2019

PGH Blackheath bricks - what colour scheme?

PGH Blackheath bricks - what colour scheme?

Hi Kavh, What combination did you finally go with for externals for Blackheath brick? I'm totally confused. Any photos to share ?

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Mary17
Apr 09, 2019 12:13 pm
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
9 April 2019

Are these bricks normal?

Are these bricks normal?
QLD

Yeah there were four different bricks used!

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NathanRetreat298
Apr 09, 2019 11:12 am
NathanRetreat298
Forg
Forg
9 April 2019

Gas Hot Water System

Gas Hot Water System
QLD

The only way non-solar electric is as efficient as gas is if you're using a heat-pump electric system. If you don't use gas for anything else, then yeah you might…

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Forg
Apr 09, 2019 10:30 am
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dreamaussie
Apr 09, 2019 7:44 am
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
9 April 2019

Upgrades at colour selection

Upgrades at colour selection
QLD

Yeah I think you can. But we wanted to be able to live in the house!

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NathanRetreat298
Apr 09, 2019 6:43 am
NathanRetreat298

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