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Ardo
Ardo
5 December 2020

HELP with cladding finishes

HELP with cladding finishes
QLD

You need an account but it is free.

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Ardo
Dec 05, 2020 10:10 am
alymei
alymei
4 December 2020

Planning next Acerage Build - design review

Planning next Acerage Build - design review
QLD

No, a little further west

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alymei
Dec 04, 2020 11:42 am
Letmein87
Letmein87
2 December 2020

Casuarina 229 - G.J. Gardner

Casuarina 229 - G.J. Gardner
QLD

Hi we are building the same house my only concern is the 1020mm hallway into the kitchen/dining area do you have pictures of it ???

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Letmein87
Dec 02, 2020 8:33 pm
alexp79
alexp79
26 November 2020

Questions about retaining walls

Questions about retaining walls
QLD

Either you pay for cut and fill or you invest into retaining walls throughout and deal with tons of staircases in your house... If you can achieve prominent house position…

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alexp79
Nov 26, 2020 6:09 pm
Melchich
Melchich
25 November 2020

Single or Double story on battle axe block??

Single or Double story on battle axe block??
QLD
1, 2

Hi Su sandy, I came across your thread as I’m looking at doing a knockdown rebuild On a similar sub division as yours but I’m the front one. Keen to see what…

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Melchich
Nov 25, 2020 11:39 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
25 November 2020

Harrington - AusBuild

Harrington - AusBuild
QLD

I like it. Looking forward to seeing the exterior paint and balustrade in.

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Rhetti
Nov 25, 2020 2:04 pm
Rhetti
kishore
kishore
20 November 2020

My new home in Capestone Mango Hill with Clarendon Wentworth

My new home in Capestone Mango Hill with Clarendon Wentworth
QLD
1, 2, 3

Cabinetry is included which is very basic polytec. They won't tell you what is that basic vs bit nice ones. Go to Beaumont tiles in Strathpine and ask them the clarendon…

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kishore
Nov 20, 2020 10:10 pm
Preetdhaliwal
Preetdhaliwal
16 November 2020

Who's building in Capestone, Mango Hill ?

Who's building in Capestone, Mango Hill ?
QLD
1 ... 10, 11, 12

oh that's interesting. Thank you so much for letting me know. I'll do search for that page.

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Preetdhaliwal
Nov 16, 2020 11:22 am
AB123
AB123
15 November 2020

Colour Selections

Colour Selections
QLD

Has anyone used any of the following colours on their home: Roof: Monument or Basalt Cladding: Lexicon Quarter or Surfmist Render: Minton Moon or Endless Dusk Garage:…

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AB123
Nov 15, 2020 11:33 pm
Remmet200
Remmet200
3 November 2020

Building our first home - A Retreat 305 in D'aguilar with Ha

Building our first home - A Retreat 305 in D'aguilar with Ha
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

How did you find the colour selection process? Did you feel like the under quoted in any areas? What colour way is your brick if you don’t mind?

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Remmet200
Nov 03, 2020 11:34 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
1 November 2020

KDR Customised Brighton Homes Jamieson

KDR Customised Brighton Homes Jamieson
QLD
1, 2

We might do something like that also, as we have a 1.7M retaining wall along the back at the easement!

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Sparkyf
Nov 01, 2020 8:50 am
Sparkyf
Muhammad
Muhammad
28 October 2020

Plantation Sahara Q2 in SEQ - Landscaping is slow

Plantation Sahara Q2 in SEQ - Landscaping is slow
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi poohbear, we're also building a Sahara and keen to see some landscaping ideas. Have you got pics of your front and back? (I know this thread is old, but most of the old…

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Muhammad
Oct 28, 2020 9:02 pm
enz32
enz32
24 October 2020

Has anyone built with Ausbuild in QLD?

Has anyone built with Ausbuild in QLD?
QLD

Hello just i know this is a 8 years ago post. But ill try. How was your home now? Thanks a lot

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enz32
Oct 24, 2020 1:08 am
sunjagan
sunjagan
21 October 2020

Stylemaster Homes

Stylemaster Homes
QLD

Hi, How's your construction going with Stylemaster. Please share your experience. We also thinking of building our first home with Stylemaster, Claremont 24 design. Paid…

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sunjagan
Oct 21, 2020 10:20 am
felipe1982
felipe1982
20 October 2020

Install extras with electrician on-site (Brighton Homes)

Install extras with electrician on-site (Brighton Homes)
QLD

We have chosen to build a 2-storey house in QLD with Brighton Homes. I am looking for feedback when making Electrical selections. Does the electrician usually ask the…

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felipe1982
Oct 20, 2020 4:56 pm
felipe1982
Las
Las
6 October 2020

QLD Build with Homecorop Constructions

QLD Build with Homecorop Constructions
QLD

Hi Nevdi, How are you going with Homecorp? Did you go ahead with them?

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Las
Oct 06, 2020 2:31 pm

For anyone interested, i have discovered that the front/side besser block retaining wall was never finally approved by council. Construction and design was all approved…

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Family Man
Oct 01, 2020 4:47 pm
StuAndRuth
StuAndRuth
30 September 2020

Oracle Platinum Homes or Coral Homes?

Oracle Platinum Homes or Coral Homes?
QLD

We are about to start our build with oracle, feel free to message me :)

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StuAndRuth
Sep 30, 2020 10:53 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 11:59 am

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 11:50 pm
mayurbvb
mayurbvb
18 September 2020

Help please! First time building with Bold on the Gold Coast

Help please! First time building with Bold on the Gold Coast
QLD

we are building our dream home with Bold Living and close to contract stage now. It took a while from tender to contract stage but to all fairness for bold we made lot of…

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mayurbvb
Sep 18, 2020 9:45 am
HayleyRowe
HayleyRowe
11 September 2020

Newlyweds First Home - Hallmark Homes Coomera QLD

Newlyweds First Home - Hallmark Homes Coomera QLD
QLD
1 ... 27, 28, 29

Loving all your colours We are actually using Salinger for our render And Salinger quarter for our cladding Do u mind if I ask what stain your front door is I love it

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HayleyRowe
Sep 11, 2020 9:38 am
DTR1985
DTR1985
6 September 2020

Madison 35 by Clarendon Homes - Handover!!

Madison 35 by Clarendon Homes - Handover!!
QLD
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi. Do you have the modified floorplan you can send me? I am building the madison 35.

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DTR1985
Sep 06, 2020 7:24 pm
Las
Las
2 September 2020

Solar - QLD What should I look out for?

Solar - QLD What should I look out for?
QLD

Thanks for your reply! I will look into these other options as well. :-D

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Las
Sep 02, 2020 2:56 pm
Tijiflox
Tijiflox
1 September 2020

Soil testing

Soil testing
QLD

Hi hira94, did you end up building at Brentwood Forest? I know it is a very old threat but I would be interested to see what kind of soil you got. We are building on the…

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Tijiflox
Sep 01, 2020 2:37 pm
indo26slate
indo26slate
31 August 2020

Help with timber tread stairs

Help with timber tread stairs
QLD

this looks really good. I have chosen durian hardwood for my staircase but I haven't yet selected a timber stain and varnish. What kind of timber stain and varnish did…

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indo26slate
Aug 31, 2020 4:14 pm
jillho
jillho
27 August 2020

Electrical Plan with Clipsal - Need some advice

Electrical Plan with Clipsal - Need some advice
QLD

That's it, it's actually overall not a bad experience, showroom looks fancy and all the staff are quite polite and helpful. Originally i was quoted around $9000 with owner…

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jillho
Aug 27, 2020 3:18 pm
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Silveryblue
Aug 18, 2020 1:24 pm
rednoff
rednoff
18 August 2020

Brighton Homes QLD

Brighton Homes QLD
QLD

Hey guys who is the lighting supplier Brighton uses. I’ve got there “Refreshing Real The 2020 Studio Collection” display home book and love the kitchen overhead…

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rednoff
Aug 18, 2020 11:50 am
cs212
cs212
16 August 2020

Small gap between brick post and wall.

Small gap between brick post and wall.
QLD

Hi, After amending our house layout.. we’ve totally overlooked that one of the front brick piers will leave 13cm gap between the post and the exterior wall of the front…

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cs212
Aug 16, 2020 2:40 pm
almiro
almiro
8 August 2020

Concrete Split level Slab costs

Concrete Split level Slab costs
QLD

Every block (i.e. fall/slope) will be different and require different structural piers and beams to support the structure on challenging building platforms. In my…

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almiro
Aug 08, 2020 3:21 pm
yuzeee2
yuzeee2
8 August 2020

West Facing Window

West Facing Window
QLD

hey, i am in a similar situation. Which one would you recommend and from where can I get that?

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yuzeee2
Aug 08, 2020 6:37 am
theRealDeal
theRealDeal
5 August 2020

GJ Gardner - Twin Waters (slightly modified)

GJ Gardner - Twin Waters (slightly modified)
QLD

Which GJ's are you building with? It looks like the plans changed from when we built. From what I can see now, bed 5 (which we have) has been changed to linen which makes…

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theRealDeal
Aug 05, 2020 6:32 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 August 2020

Electric meter pipe and water tap pipe too close to each oth

Electric meter pipe and water tap pipe too close to each oth
QLD

A sparkie might have a stronger view. Try posting the same Q in the Whirlpool Forums Home lounge, there are lots of sparkies on there. To uplload a photo on WP, you need…

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SaveH2O
Aug 05, 2020 8:09 am
SaveH2O
NathanPS
NathanPS
1 August 2020

Light switch placement middle of room

Light switch placement middle of room
QLD

Did you not get to have a meeting with the electrician on-site to confirm the placement of switches, lights, etc.? We did (we did not build with coral however). I would…

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NathanPS
Aug 01, 2020 9:21 pm
dvkent
dvkent
31 July 2020

Meridian 30 Brighton Homes

Meridian 30 Brighton Homes
QLD
1, 2, 3

Best advice is to join the facebook page for Building with Brighton homes. There is so much information on there re bricks/inclusions and photos. As weve been in our…

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dvkent
Jul 31, 2020 11:32 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
30 July 2020

Just curious about home building...

Just curious about home building...
QLD

Depending on where you intend to buy then you need to log onto that councils website and it will tell you what the minimum sized block of land that you can subdivide. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 30, 2020 4:06 pm
NathanPS
NathanPS
26 July 2020

Trees too close to house?

Trees too close to house?
QLD

Thanks for your replies. I have contacted the builder and they have said they have passed this onto their landscaper to advise if this will be an issue. Thanks Dan. I…

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NathanPS
Jul 26, 2020 8:55 pm
Suejos
Suejos
23 July 2020

Render costs?

Render costs?
QLD
1, 2

Hi there, I realise it's been a while, but looking at sprucing up the front of our house with rendering and wondering if the company you used was in Sydney?

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Suejos
Jul 23, 2020 5:47 pm
Pineapple23
Pineapple23
22 July 2020

First Build–modified Bayside30 by Stylemaster:After Handover

First Build–modified Bayside30 by Stylemaster:After Handover
QLD
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Thanks for sharing your journey. We have accepted a tender with Stylemaster and after a few hiccups this week, are having second thoughts. One of my concerns is the…

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Pineapple23
Jul 22, 2020 9:52 pm
Desertrose79
Desertrose79
21 July 2020

Finding a Builder

Finding a Builder
QLD

I just saw this post and thought i would share my experience. im a repeat customer of mclachlans, we built our first house back in 2010 just to get into the market for…

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Desertrose79
Jul 21, 2020 6:00 pm

Yay! Exciting times :) Congrats to all! Everyone’s build looks cool and awesome :) Here’s our home look after few weeks of moving in!

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Joc
Jul 18, 2020 7:55 am
stevefoy
stevefoy
13 July 2020

Fill in area for garden

Fill in area for garden
QLD

Hi all, I'm new here and new to the idea of building. Seems like there are some really great topics on here. I just have a (hopefully) easy question... I'm looking at a…

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stevefoy
Jul 13, 2020 10:18 pm
bundydi
bundydi
2 July 2020

GJ Gardner - Mandalay 298 - QLD

GJ Gardner - Mandalay 298 - QLD
QLD
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Hi Hazza Not sure if you are still on here but I have just found your post. I am building in Bundaberg and the Mandalay 298 has been suggested to me. My must haves are 4…

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bundydi
Jul 02, 2020 5:05 pm
insider
insider
29 June 2020

How to check for Bored piers

How to check for Bored piers
QLD

Piers should have been inspected prior to the slab construction.

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insider
Jun 29, 2020 10:29 pm
insider
cs212
cs212
23 June 2020

Dulux Intergrain Stain Bondi Sands

Dulux Intergrain Stain Bondi Sands
QLD

Anyone have a picture of this timber stain for a front door and timber stairs ? I tried searching it online but couldn't find anything that helps..

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cs212
Jun 23, 2020 8:51 pm
cs212
cs212
23 June 2020

Austral Brick Silver with Off-White or Natural Grey Mortar?

Austral Brick Silver with Off-White or Natural Grey Mortar?
QLD

Oh woww thanks so much for this picture! I also didn't know they have a Rochedale showroom. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks so much!

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cs212
Jun 23, 2020 8:49 pm

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Jessiej
Jun 15, 2020 1:02 pm
mattyc
mattyc
14 June 2020

Metricon - Balmaine 46 or Savannah 40

Metricon - Balmaine 46 or Savannah 40
QLD

Hello. Has anyone built a Balmaine 46 or a Savannah 40 with Metricon? We are trying to decide between the two choices for a nice flat block in Coomera, QLD. The Balmaine…

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mattyc
Jun 14, 2020 5:21 pm
Hieule1997
Hieule1997
9 June 2020

Metricon - Savannah 34 build in Brisbane

Metricon - Savannah 34 build in Brisbane
QLD

Hi Shane, How much did it cost you to build savanah 34? We are planning to build it. Thank you.

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Hieule1997
Jun 09, 2020 11:26 pm

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