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Liliana
Liliana
19 April 2014

Post handover frosting of windows

Post handover frosting of windows
SA

Our designer "forgot" to specify frosted glass for our laundry door which gives everyone a good view of you on the toilet. She suggested getting a film applied by Tint…

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Liliana
Apr 19, 2014 9:38 am
hurryup
hurryup
18 April 2014

How are the Selection choices with Celebration Homes

How are the Selection choices with Celebration Homes
WA

Hi I was wondering what the selections are like with CH? Brick choices, stone bench colours and tile choices. Thank you

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hurryup
Apr 18, 2014 9:24 pm
bpratt
bpratt
18 April 2014

Whirly birds

Whirly birds
SA
1, 2

Building a new house is not meant to be easy, all these options…

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bpratt
Apr 18, 2014 5:28 pm
summer5555
summer5555
18 April 2014

Cost of insulation?

Cost of insulation?
VIC

Why not investigate spray foam? I know they say the outlay is quite expensive but according to their sites once it's on, it lasts. I have it on my list to investigate…

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summer5555
Apr 18, 2014 3:02 pm
TamZlat
TamZlat
18 April 2014

Our Henleys experience!

Our Henleys experience!
VIC

Ahh our fingers are crossed that they will let us change the hallway area in the lux because thats the house we want!!

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TamZlat
Apr 18, 2014 10:49 am
TamZlat
monalisa
monalisa
17 April 2014

Bank valuation for a new home...

Bank valuation for a new home...
NSW

Hi all I am a little concerned re how the valuers value new home builds. Is this something to be concerned about? Building a new home will always cost much more than…

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monalisa
Apr 17, 2014 8:43 pm
monalisa
Lot927
Lot927
17 April 2014

Acoustic Report/works

Acoustic Report/works
NSW

Hi We have recently purchase land and now that the badgerys creek airport is approved we will need to do acoustic adjustments to our home that we will be building. Has…

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Lot927
Apr 17, 2014 8:26 pm
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
17 April 2014

Build Time in Contract for a Single Storey Burbank Home

Build Time in Contract for a Single Storey Burbank Home
VIC

The contract has it well padded out in their favour. Advise them that the construction period in the contract is excessive for a house of that size and you wish to have it…

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Bluesuede
Apr 17, 2014 7:05 pm
Bluesuede
sandra77
sandra77
17 April 2014

Alternative to Zip Hydrotap?

Alternative to Zip Hydrotap?
QLD

Just throwing it out there, but the new Samsung (I think) fridge does soda water and chilled water. It has a soda stream thingy built into it. Just in case you are looking…

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sandra77
Apr 17, 2014 4:43 pm
Nadicia
Nadicia
17 April 2014

Soil tests and earthworks

Soil tests and earthworks
QLD

Thanks Matt, that is very useful information and I genuinely appreciate your time in answering.

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Nadicia
Apr 17, 2014 10:08 am
patclan
patclan
17 April 2014

Cladding: ICF blocks vs EPS foam cladding?

Cladding: ICF blocks vs EPS foam cladding?
QLD

Well a couple of years after the original post but I have the same question, looking at building in the Gold Coast Hinterland, I like the idea of ICF but is it overkill…

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patclan
Apr 17, 2014 9:16 am
trambay
trambay
16 April 2014

Melbourne: Any display homes suitable for empty nesters?

Melbourne: Any display homes suitable for empty nesters?
VIC

I'm building a not big house that maybe you could be interested. Well, I'm too young to be a empty nester, but I don't have children and don't want any. I found some when…

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trambay
Apr 16, 2014 11:01 pm
Building the Dream
Building the Dream
16 April 2014

Kitchen colours and materials

Kitchen colours and materials
WA

I had a laminate similar to black truffle. would never get it again. showed crumbs everywhere. looked great cleaned but trashed 5 minutes later. could you go white…

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Building the Dream
Apr 16, 2014 7:24 pm
vladmari
vladmari
16 April 2014

Statesman/Hickinbotham release to construction to slab?

Statesman/Hickinbotham release to construction to slab?
SA

Just as an update. OK to construction day was 7 March, preparation works were finished on 14 March and the footing was done on 25 March. Just a bit under 3 weeks. I think…

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vladmari
Apr 16, 2014 3:52 pm
vladmari
TOSCANO243
TOSCANO243
16 April 2014

Bunya home

Bunya home
NSW

Opps...sorry San Man 255 didn't realize your posted date. Anyway do you have any idea about it?

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TOSCANO243
Apr 16, 2014 2:33 pm

Hello all - here is a copy of the plan for my kitchen/dining/living area - I'm wondering if anyone can suggest where I should place the…

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TinaG
Apr 16, 2014 9:44 am
Melsie68
Melsie68
15 April 2014

$20K, would you spend it on upgrades or more ensuites?

$20K, would you spend it on upgrades or more ensuites?
VIC
1, 2

I'd go for the upgrades. How old are your children? If they are quite young or even teenagers they will certainly benefit from learning that sometimes you have to wait…

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Melsie68
Apr 15, 2014 10:07 pm
best840314
best840314
15 April 2014

building inspector

building inspector
VIC

Thank you for your reply Liliana. I will try to get a quote from them.

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best840314
Apr 15, 2014 8:27 pm
2-cupcakes-pls
2-cupcakes-pls
15 April 2014

Building a new home - any tips welcome!

Building a new home - any tips welcome!
WA

Welcome! I haven't ever heard that feedback about the drains, but yes this forum is a great resource as well as the many build blogs out…

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2-cupcakes-pls
Apr 15, 2014 7:53 pm
2-cupcakes-pls
lila rose
lila rose
15 April 2014

Holding up or cancelling a building contract?

Holding up or cancelling a building contract?
WA

Just read your original thread and wanted to add - awful situation but like I said try not to let your mind run away on you with all the worst case scenarios. I really…

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lila rose
Apr 15, 2014 7:28 pm
lila rose
boundarypeg
boundarypeg
15 April 2014

Need recommendation for House inspector and other Supplier

Need recommendation for House inspector and other Supplier
VIC

Hi All, Currently i am building Montana Q1 with Henley builder and the base price do not cover few of the essential feature you want to have during or before move in.…

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boundarypeg
Apr 15, 2014 6:14 pm
vetty19
vetty19
15 April 2014

Hello everyone, about to start the new build process, comple

Hello everyone, about to start the new build process, comple
WA

It will be unlikely that they will build the house with no kitchen, but it never hurts to ask :) Good Luck with build, the design is nice. Love the idea of a Scullery :D

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vetty19
Apr 15, 2014 5:57 pm
vetty19
Skyblues
Skyblues
14 April 2014

Signing up

Signing up
SA

Hi, We are considering to sign up with a builder in Adelaide in the next couple of weeks. The design and quotation process has been smooth. Any recent experiences with…

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Skyblues
Apr 14, 2014 11:29 pm
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
14 April 2014

Canberra: Todays Homes - Renaissance Homes - Sekisui House

Canberra: Todays Homes - Renaissance Homes - Sekisui House
ACT

Shirokuma we have almost finished building with Sekisui in the area. My thread goes into some detail about our experiences with them. We have…

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cat_dunc
Apr 14, 2014 7:58 pm
cat_dunc
Ari
Ari
14 April 2014

Building in Dawesville - Help!! With plans

Building in Dawesville - Help!! With plans
WA
1, 2

They can watch movies down stairs too.

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Ari
Apr 14, 2014 7:49 pm
BS12
BS12
14 April 2014

WA house building general advice (repost)

WA house building general advice (repost)
WA

Hi Ronahz and welcome to Alkimos Beach! Where in the estate are you?

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BS12
Apr 14, 2014 5:28 pm
J and A
J and A
14 April 2014

My Mcdonald Jones Blog - Drop in

My Mcdonald Jones Blog - Drop in
NSW

Hi Everyone, We are building with Mcdonald Jones (Milano Four), and are about to sign contracts, and wanted a place (A BLOG) to put the good, the bad and the Ugly. Feel…

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J and A
Apr 14, 2014 3:44 pm
xxkatxx
xxkatxx
14 April 2014

Matching bathrooms in new build?

Matching bathrooms in new build?
QLD
1, 2

I got told by laminex they were having manufacturing issues so it's only temporary. Same thing happened with the mist grey gloss but that is back now! Hopefully it's all…

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xxkatxx
Apr 14, 2014 2:19 pm
archetto
archetto
14 April 2014

Ben Trager- EPS Cladding and Truss Flooring

Ben Trager- EPS Cladding and Truss Flooring
WA

Following I suppose anyone who has a completed home with BTH has only been living in them for a year, maybe not even that long yet? They have a lifetime warranty so…

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archetto
Apr 14, 2014 2:12 pm
archetto
San man 255
San man 255
13 April 2014

Bunya home

Bunya home
NSW

Hello every1 I'm new to this forum I'm building with champion homes stage 5 John Campbell parade. Thanx every1 sharing ur ideas and discussions. Any 1 building with…

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San man 255
Apr 13, 2014 11:11 pm
Avenger
Avenger
13 April 2014

HELP on exterior colours :P

HELP on exterior colours :P
WA

Hi Issy, I liked your selection. I am building Minerva which is a bigger version of Easy start Display Home (Water Mark) http://www.newgenerationhomes.com.au/ou ...…

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Avenger
Apr 13, 2014 8:14 pm
askanaan
askanaan
13 April 2014

Using Project Builder but doing my floors

Using Project Builder but doing my floors
NSW

Also check if your flooring require any expansion gap and if they do make sure your skirting is thicker. We just realized our standard skirting of…

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askanaan
Apr 13, 2014 6:12 pm
IssyandOzzy
IssyandOzzy
13 April 2014

My building Thread - Handover 11 March 2011

My building Thread - Handover 11 March 2011
VIC
1 ... 25, 26, 27

Hello Janelle! wow your house looks so amazing.. especially your kitchen.. just wanted to ask though.. how are you going with the silk gloss with your kitchen? is it…

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IssyandOzzy
Apr 13, 2014 3:21 pm
Althom
Althom
13 April 2014

How picky were/are you at PCI?

How picky were/are you at PCI?
VIC

How much money have you handed over. How much debt are you now in? Note every single issue and expect the builder to deliver what you have paid for - a brand new, issue free home.

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Althom
Apr 13, 2014 10:03 am
Althom
Phoenix7
Phoenix7
12 April 2014

Home Cinema Room to add or not to add?

Home Cinema Room to add or not to add?
NSW
1, 2

lol! thats a good option!

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Phoenix7
Apr 12, 2014 9:31 pm
RU22
RU22
12 April 2014

Building Barossa with porter davis

Building Barossa with porter davis
VIC

Hi anyone build barossa with PD before? if yes, what are your experiences like.

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RU22
Apr 12, 2014 5:24 pm
KGsGirl
KGsGirl
12 April 2014

Building at Bingara Gorge

Building at Bingara Gorge
NSW

There is a Bingara Gorge thread - there are a few of your neighbours around. Congratulations its an gorgeous estate :)

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KGsGirl
Apr 12, 2014 2:39 pm
KGsGirl
insider
insider
12 April 2014

Foundations on a flat block more expensive?

Foundations on a flat block more expensive?
ACT

We're in the negotiation phase of a building contract. The first tender supplied by the builder has indicated that the cost of foundations…

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insider
Apr 12, 2014 9:03 am
insider
SunnyBunny
SunnyBunny
12 April 2014

Building in Bunbury WA- upgrade prices

Building in Bunbury WA- upgrade prices
WA

Thank you for your help- just wanted to make sure I'm not the only one that thinks that is excessive :/

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SunnyBunny
Apr 12, 2014 12:20 am
AvaG
AvaG
11 April 2014

Grey bricks - any suggestions?

Grey bricks - any suggestions?
NSW

Thanks nayrailuj, your house looks great. I've also driven past a house nearby that had Brampton bricks. I like that colour too, the red is probably not quite as obvious…

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AvaG
Apr 11, 2014 10:49 pm
momomo
momomo
11 April 2014

My Aveling Build

My Aveling Build
WA
1 ... 12, 13, 14

How are you going, sslayerr? :D

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momomo
Apr 11, 2014 7:09 pm
momomo
belzey
belzey
11 April 2014

Window treatment shops in bunbury, busselton or mandurah WA

Window treatment shops in bunbury, busselton or mandurah WA
WA

Bunbury blinds specialist and another is goldenwest blinds and curtains. I have not used them but found then on Facebook would not hurt to get quotes :)

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belzey
Apr 11, 2014 5:26 pm
belzey
bashworth
bashworth
11 April 2014

WaterBoard approval || sewer peg out

WaterBoard approval || sewer peg out

Could be they want to build closer to the sewer than you did

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bashworth
Apr 11, 2014 4:21 pm
bashworth
Tony1993
Tony1993
11 April 2014

Surveying prior to purchasing land?

Surveying prior to purchasing land?
VIC

Alright sounds good, and im in South East Melbourne. Regarding surveying (topographical to see building viability) before purchasing or offering ona parcel of land, is…

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Tony1993
Apr 11, 2014 12:15 pm
Marmalade
Marmalade
11 April 2014

Huxley Homes

Huxley Homes
NSW

and if you buy now, you get a free set of steak knives (to put in your new kitchen of course) :)

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Marmalade
Apr 11, 2014 12:04 pm
radtech
radtech
11 April 2014

Building with Champion Homes

Building with Champion Homes
NSW

Hi, shiritha! Thank you. Congratulations to you as well on your Champion Homes' build. My experience so far with CH is the usual average. They accommodate your…

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radtech
Apr 11, 2014 12:00 pm
radtech
maverick343
maverick343
11 April 2014

Antenna, Home Theatre and Security Camera

Antenna, Home Theatre and Security Camera
NSW

Hey guys, Handover scheduled for next week. Does anyone know of someone who does home theatre, antenna and security installations in Sydney? Much appreciated. Cheers, Maverick

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maverick343
Apr 11, 2014 11:52 am
2-cupcakes-pls
2-cupcakes-pls
10 April 2014

Building with new generation homes in southwest WA

Building with new generation homes in southwest WA
WA

welcome!!!! I love this forum too! maybe too much at times, it hard to stay off

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2-cupcakes-pls
Apr 10, 2014 9:33 pm
2-cupcakes-pls

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