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Lex
Lex
23 April 2010

Effects of Heavy Rain on Timber Frame

Effects of Heavy Rain on Timber Frame
NSW

See http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=26458&p=459600#p459600 (repeated question)

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Lex
Apr 23, 2010 6:59 am
Lex
R and R
R and R
22 April 2010

R and R's Masterton Sirocco 7 - In - with photos

R and R's Masterton Sirocco 7 - In - with photos
NSW
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Thanks DRAM, yes we are well and truly settled in.

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R and R
Apr 22, 2010 9:17 am
R and R
Rikster
Rikster
22 April 2010

Hooray ! - no more forced Smart Meter rates in NSW

Hooray ! - no more forced Smart Meter rates in NSW
NSW

Good news for all of us builders :- EnergyAustralia - the state-owned company behind the surge in controversial "time-of-use" charging - has decided to allow households…

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Rikster
Apr 22, 2010 8:49 am
Rikster
striker1976
striker1976
21 April 2010

McDonald Jones - Compare Kitchen plans

McDonald Jones - Compare Kitchen plans
NSW

Hi Everyone, I am building my first home with McDonald Jones, everything so far is going really well. I have heard that there are 2 diffrerent types of floor plans for…

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striker1976
Apr 21, 2010 7:02 pm
oze
oze
20 April 2010

How long between slab being poured to commencement offraming

How long between slab being poured to commencement offraming
NSW

That's awesome Michelle, early stages can be super quick. Hope the rest is too. Where are you building?

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oze
Apr 20, 2010 1:52 pm
oze
borg
borg
20 April 2010

Air Con - Have you checked yours?

Air Con - Have you checked yours?
NSW

no problems. I doubt my self too sometimes and I have been wrong know and again. :shock:

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borg
Apr 20, 2010 9:51 am
borg
dreamz
dreamz
16 April 2010

The Ponds- Alba

The Ponds- Alba
NSW

hi just catching up on old posts.. we ended up putting our block back on the market for alba 1. nw have secured one lot in alba 2.

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dreamz
Apr 16, 2010 10:01 pm
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woodduck
Apr 16, 2010 2:57 pm
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cielly
Apr 14, 2010 1:44 pm
cielly
~Nic~
~Nic~
13 April 2010

Strange offer to bypass council? - blacktown/theponds

Strange offer to bypass council? - blacktown/theponds
NSW

Council shouldn't take that long. 3 in our street all approved in under 14 calendar days. :shock: Not fair! Our council have estimated any…

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~Nic~
Apr 13, 2010 2:47 pm
~Nic~
Lex
Lex
13 April 2010

How to Delete this Problem - Vol. 2

How to Delete this Problem - Vol. 2
NSW

Also see http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32313&start=0 (seems to be Vic)

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Lex
Apr 13, 2010 2:05 pm
Lex
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
12 April 2010

Waterside Aspiration 32mk2 *ITS ALL OURS 10/03!!*

Waterside Aspiration 32mk2 *ITS ALL OURS 10/03!!*
NSW
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Welcome back! Good to hear things are going well - can't wait for you to get internet so we can get piccies! :)

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stonecutter1309
Apr 12, 2010 1:38 pm
stonecutter1309
Rebecca1983
Rebecca1983
12 April 2010

Anyone building in Central Lakes Caboolture?

Anyone building in Central Lakes Caboolture?
NSW

Just wondering if there is anyone who is building in Central Lakes Caboolture, and if so, where are you up to?

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Rebecca1983
Apr 12, 2010 7:12 am
royboy
royboy
11 April 2010

Building with Clarendon

Building with Clarendon
NSW

Hi Belinda whose Building with Clarendon, Waterfall design with Abbotsbury facade. Could you please put up any pictures of the progress being made. My wife and I are…

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royboy
Apr 11, 2010 10:48 am
SunshineT
SunshineT
10 April 2010

KDRB Masterton homes - Santorini with Fibreglass pool

KDRB Masterton homes - Santorini with Fibreglass pool
NSW

hello sunny_and_warm. I just read your thread and sounds like we are in very similar positions, albeit we are few weeks behind you... We are building in Council…

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SunshineT
Apr 10, 2010 1:47 pm
SunshineT
andy_min
andy_min
9 April 2010

The Ponds Updated Design Guidelines Aug 09

The Ponds Updated Design Guidelines Aug 09
NSW

Yep the Autumn Party http://www.thepondscommunity.com.au/event.php?e_id=88

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andy_min
Apr 09, 2010 1:54 pm
andy_min
SunshineT
SunshineT
9 April 2010

Masterton - Tips for Tender Stage?

Masterton - Tips for Tender Stage?
NSW

Hello fellow Masterton builders! First time on this Forum (actually first time to ever do an online Forum!). We were wondering if anyone had any tips on the Tender…

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SunshineT
Apr 09, 2010 10:04 am
SunshineT
Lex
Lex
8 April 2010

Brick Ties

Brick Ties
NSW

Hi Greg! How have you been?! :D Thank you for responding! Anyway, I know that some of us are more aware (or interested) than others ... So, your ties are really spaced at…

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Lex
Apr 08, 2010 9:17 pm
Lex
andy_min
andy_min
8 April 2010

The Ponds Antenna (hope this is in the right place)

The Ponds Antenna (hope this is in the right place)
NSW

Hi, I think it depends on how close you are the the top of the Ridge in Kellyville Ridge but everyone I know who is in has Foxtel so they use that for the free to air…

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andy_min
Apr 08, 2010 2:55 pm
andy_min
trm
trm
7 April 2010

What do you think of our plans

What do you think of our plans
NSW

Thanks to everyone for your comments. Karry, Kyton and Sharee, I have changed the plan around based on the suggestions. http://i40.tinypic.com/2jdkhtk.jpg I guess this…

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trm
Apr 07, 2010 10:20 pm
chasey
chasey
7 April 2010

External colours - help please !!

External colours - help please !!
NSW

Hi We are building with EB at the Ponds Sydney and have just been to the PGH display centre and are very confused with brick selection. We like Barramundi for our roof…

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chasey
Apr 07, 2010 1:53 pm
susanjen
susanjen
5 April 2010

Need help with Clarendon tender, is the site cost reasonable

Need help with Clarendon tender, is the site cost reasonable
NSW

Hmmm.... your site costs are quite expensive but, your slope is not that insignificant. Our site costs were around 16K on a level block. We…

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susanjen
Apr 05, 2010 11:56 am
bel
bel
4 April 2010

Jas_Wants_A_House - Excavated March 23, 2010

Jas_Wants_A_House - Excavated March 23, 2010
NSW

*Screams* O M G What fabulous news Jas - congratulations on starting!!!! Did you have a drink? :lol: :lol: :shock: I would have been in shock also. Can't wait to watch it happen now :D Bel :D

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bel
Apr 04, 2010 5:39 pm
bel
Lex
Lex
3 April 2010

Pergola Ideas for Double Storey Houses - Pictures and Height

Pergola Ideas for Double Storey Houses - Pictures and Height
NSW

Oh, thanks zeke!! I totally appreciate it's very hard giving answers to these quite generic questions!! :oops: Yes, I'll have to get going on putting some pics and sketches…

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Lex
Apr 03, 2010 6:10 pm
Lex
newbiebuilders
newbiebuilders
3 April 2010

Anyone built a Coral Home with the standard classic facade?

Anyone built a Coral Home with the standard classic facade?
NSW

We have almost fiished building the daydream 251 with the classic facade. It all depends on the design as to what the front of the house will look like.

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newbiebuilders
Apr 03, 2010 11:01 am
priceisgd
priceisgd
2 April 2010

Have you dealt with Tilesmart in St Ives, NSW

Have you dealt with Tilesmart in St Ives, NSW
NSW

Thanks Judie. Every bit of info helps.

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priceisgd
Apr 02, 2010 8:58 pm
d@n
d@n
1 April 2010

Building a Duplex (own design)....

Building a Duplex (own design)....
NSW

Seems you got clear ideas of what you want which is good. Looking forward to seeing the build.

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d@n
Apr 01, 2010 3:26 pm
andy_min
andy_min
31 March 2010

:-O Look what we stumbled onto.. online :D yay for the Ponds

:-O Look what we stumbled onto.. online :D yay for the Ponds
NSW

These are great aren't they. They had them in the sales office at Oran Park and you could use touch screens to see the prices etc. Good as long as they keep them updated.

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andy_min
Mar 31, 2010 9:06 pm
andy_min
pman
pman
30 March 2010

Land survey pre-requisite

Land survey pre-requisite
NSW

I spoke to the sales guy from the land developer and he said typically it is done once the land is settlted. I was quite surprised that they would think like this. The…

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pman
Mar 30, 2010 8:52 pm
Casa2
Casa2
30 March 2010

Piering

Piering
NSW

About $80 per metre of piering. You should be able to check the depth before they pour the concrete.

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Casa2
Mar 30, 2010 6:25 pm
mrsnrub
mrsnrub
30 March 2010

Looking at building with Allworth Homes @ The Ponds

Looking at building with Allworth Homes @ The Ponds
NSW
1, 2

Hi Is there anyone who already built concerto with alloworth? If yes can you post some pictures as I am really not sure what to do.....…

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mrsnrub
Mar 30, 2010 3:57 pm
Linor501
Linor501
30 March 2010

What is a Bulkhead!!

What is a Bulkhead!!
NSW

Hi, I read a blog... A builder built a bulk head because they could not hide the water pipes any other way... :shock:

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Linor501
Mar 30, 2010 2:55 pm
Linor501
andy_min
andy_min
30 March 2010

Land Release 10am at Oran Park tomorrow 27th March NSW

Land Release 10am at Oran Park tomorrow 27th March NSW
NSW

We spent most of our time looking at the display homes. A bit disappointed with Clarendon and AV Jennings homes. The fixtures on the Clarendon homes are a…

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andy_min
Mar 30, 2010 9:30 am
andy_min
confused1
confused1
30 March 2010

complaints against builders

complaints against builders
NSW

thought i would give an update our issue could not get resolved and have been recommended to take it to a tribunal to see if we can recover anything...does anyone have…

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confused1
Mar 30, 2010 9:10 am
Lex
Lex
28 March 2010

Between-the-Floors Insulation

Between-the-Floors Insulation
NSW
1, 2

That's exactly right - I would expect any such "internal" wall to be treated as external, ie. to get it insulated. Hopefully the builder thinks the same way.

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Lex
Mar 28, 2010 10:50 am
Lex
Helyn
Helyn
26 March 2010

Buying a new land and build vs Home and Land package

Buying a new land and build vs Home and Land package
NSW

You have no say about finishes/fittings or ceiling height and so one... ::hyst:: Not neccesarily - I have lazily copied this answer I made on…

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Helyn
Mar 26, 2010 4:50 pm
Helyn
trm
trm
25 March 2010

Sloping Site Sydney - Advice Needed

Sloping Site Sydney - Advice Needed
NSW

I have sketched up the kit home in google sketch up. There will be windows on the side but I just didn't get around to drawing them. http://i43.tinypic.com/zqxvt.jpg

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trm
Mar 25, 2010 8:00 pm
tempura
tempura
25 March 2010

Eden Brae - Saville Design

Eden Brae - Saville Design
NSW

Nice! yeah joannapaulp .. been browsing through your blog and noticed that you;re also building Saville, hence i sent you PM. :) at your earliest convenience, do you mind…

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tempura
Mar 25, 2010 3:37 pm
tempura
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
25 March 2010

Good Suburbs in Sydney

Good Suburbs in Sydney
NSW
1, 2

express train is about 40 min though I think there may be a slightly faster one - check the cityrail timetable at www.cityrail.info

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stonecutter1309
Mar 25, 2010 7:10 am
stonecutter1309
acrebuild
acrebuild
24 March 2010

Who is building with beechwood

Who is building with beechwood
NSW

So no one is building with beechwood or would like to share there experiences?

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acrebuild
Mar 24, 2010 2:38 pm
Linor501
Linor501
24 March 2010

Is there any blog just for The Ponds?

Is there any blog just for The Ponds?
NSW

thanks tempura and andy_min... will 've my heads up.. :-)

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Linor501
Mar 24, 2010 2:04 pm
Linor501
Southies
Southies
22 March 2010

Advice on building process... and Eden Brae.

Advice on building process... and Eden Brae.
NSW

it sure didn't feel like it :roll:

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Southies
Mar 22, 2010 1:25 pm
Southies
dreamz
dreamz
21 March 2010

The Ponds featured last night in ACA

The Ponds featured last night in ACA
NSW

Well explained... We had let go of our lot in alba1 and have secured a lot cleann with no easements or manholes... Since then we have been exploring the area every weekend…

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dreamz
Mar 21, 2010 7:41 pm
JohnnyD
JohnnyD
21 March 2010

Photos Update 18/03

Photos Update 18/03
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hey Brigette, can you post a pic of them when they are planted? That's a good price & I think it's a good idea sticking with something that grows well in the area. Loretta :)

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JohnnyD
Mar 21, 2010 10:41 am
JohnnyD
kyton
kyton
19 March 2010

Valley Homes - Newcastle

Valley Homes - Newcastle
NSW

Haha - funny that you ask SuH and myself - both our builders went @rse-up and bankrupt!! SuH's went first then mine went at the end of last year. GJ Gardiner is owned by…

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kyton
Mar 19, 2010 3:02 pm
kyton
undertaker
undertaker
19 March 2010

anyone building the Somerset Grange from Macdonald Jones

anyone building the Somerset Grange from Macdonald Jones
NSW
1, 2

Hi All I was wondering if anyone else was posting replies about macdonald jones homes MJH and their experiences on the south coast. I look forward to replys

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undertaker
Mar 19, 2010 1:37 am
undertaker
undertaker
undertaker
19 March 2010

Macdonald jones homes

Macdonald jones homes
NSW

Hi All I was wondering if anyone else was posting rplies about macdonald jones homes MJH and their experiences on the south coast. I look forward to replys

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undertaker
Mar 19, 2010 1:36 am
undertaker
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
17 March 2010

Building with Wisdom Homes (Another Impression 38)

Building with Wisdom Homes (Another Impression 38)
NSW

we took a drive out to Stonecutters Ridge to check the place out and had a sticky beak at your place and the other Wisdom Home there as well, (hope…

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stonecutter1309
Mar 17, 2010 9:29 am
stonecutter1309
Lex
Lex
16 March 2010

Taubmans internal wall colour (Antique Ivory?)

Taubmans internal wall colour (Antique Ivory?)
NSW
1, 2

Oh, thanks, Bel, I'll check it out on her thread! :D It is a lovely (and very warm) colour and it was actually our second contender (from the standard range) !!! BTW,…

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Lex
Mar 16, 2010 10:46 pm
Lex
andy_min
andy_min
16 March 2010

the ponds land

the ponds land
NSW

Do any one know about next waterfall release? Sorry, No idea Best bet would be as per Stonecutters post I'd give the…

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andy_min
Mar 16, 2010 12:18 pm
andy_min

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