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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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3736
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
ram21
ram21
28 April 2022

Anyone building in Bardia, NSW

Anyone building in Bardia, NSW

Hello All, I had my land (Bardia) registered in Oct-21 and am waiting for commencement of construction. I am trying to find neighbours and/or people in the same position…

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ram21
Apr 28, 2022 10:37 pm
Noname
Noname
28 April 2022

Metricon Inclusions/Exclusions

Metricon Inclusions/Exclusions
VIC

dont forget that as base prices go up, the prices for stuff at the studio do too. Also Bigger house = more surface area for upgraded finishes, so make sure when you are…

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Noname
Apr 28, 2022 10:48 am
newdev
newdev
27 April 2022

Tiled showerbase vs Polymarble

Tiled showerbase vs Polymarble

thanks strannik. yes waterproofing is building standard requirements. will go for the tiled base and ensure it's maintained and redo the silicon joints every 2-3 years.

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newdev
Apr 27, 2022 5:11 pm
spcam72
spcam72
27 April 2022

Electricity connection

Electricity connection

Hi everyone We have purchased 10 acres and there are electric poles running right out the front. Unfortunately there is no transformer though. We have heard that this…

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1105
spcam72
Apr 27, 2022 2:42 pm
Mortar Man
Mortar Man
26 April 2022

Discolour in mortar after cleaning of bricks

Discolour in mortar after cleaning of bricks

When you wash anything with Acid the Acid will attack the Calcium or specifically the Calcium Oxide (makes up about 64% of cement) in the product - ie the surface Cement…

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Mortar Man
Apr 26, 2022 10:36 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
25 April 2022

Getting a price

Getting a price

I'm in Adelaide. It's very hard to get accurate estimations without knowing exactly what changes or inclusions you will have. Still, getting info from builders is hard so…

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stonesthrow
Apr 25, 2022 10:11 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
25 April 2022

Building on a dam

Building on a dam

Groundzero are you Jason (Vic)

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2747
BuildingandLegal
Apr 25, 2022 9:29 pm
BuildingandLegal
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 April 2022

EPS Foam vs Hebel cladding on upper level

EPS Foam vs Hebel cladding on upper level

Good for you weigh up the pros and cons Make sure you have the certified details and 1st stage Quants and costs That way you can make informed decisions, thus avoiding the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 25, 2022 7:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
dfhtw13
dfhtw13
25 April 2022

Fairhaven homes fixed price contract

Fairhaven homes fixed price contract

thank you for your response, to be honest I only need the loan for the construction and then i will sell the house i currently own outright. so the loan is only short…

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dfhtw13
Apr 25, 2022 5:52 pm
Ashz
Ashz
25 April 2022

Acoustic requirments for transport corridor - Category 4

Acoustic requirments for transport corridor - Category 4

Has anyone recently build a double storey in CAT4? what is an approximate cost to comply for acoustic overlay?

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9319
Ashz
Apr 25, 2022 1:27 pm
Syed_Shadab
Syed_Shadab
25 April 2022

CSB Homes

CSB Homes
NSW

One of the worst builder ever. You will be falling in trap if you go with them. It is going to be an endless process to rip you off. I initially talked with them for my…

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2508
Syed_Shadab
Apr 25, 2022 12:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 April 2022

Base price for New Home Volume Builders

Base price for New Home Volume Builders

Salesman who are independant subcontractors that add bugger all value to your build are desperate atm for deals and deposits. They'll tell you any price, once you'll in…

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3121
StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 25, 2022 9:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
24 April 2022

Builder has not included details and wants signatures

Builder has not included details and wants signatures
WA

At the moment, in current market conditions? Yep Also assuming you have low deposit/high LVR.

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5466
Noname
Apr 24, 2022 8:41 pm
Syed_Shadab
Syed_Shadab
24 April 2022

Review of csb homes

Review of csb homes
NSW

One of the worst builder ever. You will be falling in trap if you go with them. It is going to be an endless process to rip you off. I initially talked with them for my…

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5016
Syed_Shadab
Apr 24, 2022 10:28 am
KnV
KnV
23 April 2022

Mincove Homes

Mincove Homes

Did you end up building with this builder? If so, how was your experience and quality of the house?

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1952
KnV
Apr 23, 2022 9:15 am
Smiss
Smiss
23 April 2022

Problems with Council for Planning Permit

Problems with Council for Planning Permit
VIC

Hi everyone - I am looking for suggestions and any advice on our situation. Sorry for the long post. Its been a frustrating year and a half since we initiated our…

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2428
Smiss
Apr 23, 2022 1:59 am
Calandria
Calandria
22 April 2022

8 (Eight) Homes

8 (Eight) Homes
VIC

My journey has been a nightmare. Google their reviews. There is also a Facebook group - "Eight Homes Victoria New Homes Discussion) with many reviews and issues.

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Calandria
Apr 22, 2022 11:34 am
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manjoos37
Apr 22, 2022 10:52 am
manjoos37

Hi all After your thoughts and advice please! Hope anyone could help us out with our concern in relation to the amount of…

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2030
Angi
Apr 21, 2022 11:48 am
mockkie
mockkie
21 April 2022

Please comment on proposed home layout

Please comment on proposed home layout

On the whole the ground floor plan looks good. My only comment is to consider your orientation carefully particularly in relation to the glazing on the left (western) side…

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mockkie
Apr 21, 2022 9:12 am
Phatboy1
Phatboy1
21 April 2022

Fixings for downpipes by builder

Fixings for downpipes by builder

Hi all, we are nearing a build with Claendon and have had a few in-formal inspections lately. i have noticed that the builder has used what appears to be non-exterior…

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Phatboy1
Apr 21, 2022 8:11 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 April 2022

Large gap between window frame and brick wall

Large gap between window frame and brick wall

Nothing to worry about, it's an expansion joint. Will be filled with a foam strip and or sikaflex. It's needed to allow the wall to move without cracking

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4213
Ashington Homes
Apr 21, 2022 5:40 am
Ashington Homes
Wrenches
Wrenches
20 April 2022

Show me how you made your extra roller door/carport look ok

Show me how you made your extra roller door/carport look ok

Hey all, Looking at KDRB, I want a double garage plus a carport with a higher single roller door. Need some inspiration on how to make it look good and not ruin the…

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3276
Wrenches
Apr 20, 2022 9:58 pm
Outofmydepth
Outofmydepth
20 April 2022

Conflict Resolution Experiences

Conflict Resolution Experiences

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to hear others experiences with conflict with their builder and how things were resolved, we have requested a complaint be escalated above our…

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1218
Outofmydepth
Apr 20, 2022 5:22 pm
AnjC
AnjC
20 April 2022

Any volume builder who does "residential lift" provision

Any volume builder who does "residential lift" provision

No, we're in Perth. Resilift seem decent enough but I was hoping for a cool industrial style lift - turns out they are very expensive...

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3592
AnjC
Apr 20, 2022 3:40 pm
Kogilah
Kogilah
20 April 2022

Carlisle Canterbury Grand 43

Carlisle Canterbury Grand 43

Hi, We are building Canterbury Grand 40, just checking how much did they charge for Hampton stairs?

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6099
Kogilah
Apr 20, 2022 2:06 pm
AM55555
AM55555
20 April 2022

Experience with Sett Homes

Experience with Sett Homes
NSW
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Did you choose them in the end? We're looking at Sett homes also after a recommendation from a friend.

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36720
AM55555
Apr 20, 2022 12:42 am
Budapest
Budapest
19 April 2022

Noisy Door Handles

Noisy Door Handles

Bit of an odd one - hoping someone can help. We are choosing door hardware for our new build. Where we are living during our KDR is less than 4 years old and the door…

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952
Budapest
Apr 19, 2022 11:44 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
19 April 2022

3rd party inspector and evaluator

3rd party inspector and evaluator

They (Metricon) haven't returned the vapour barrier up the face of the edge beam (black plastic under the slab). When Dirt is placed up against the edge beam water will…

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2058
BuildingandLegal
Apr 19, 2022 9:09 pm
BuildingandLegal
Jason526
Jason526
19 April 2022

KDR - NBN re-connection process

KDR - NBN re-connection process
NSW

I'm not exactly sure what the NBN guy told my electrician to install during his first visit. I know that they had to dig a trench from front boundary to the house. I…

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4518
Jason526
Apr 19, 2022 3:25 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
19 April 2022

Critical stage inspection & defects report Sydney

Critical stage inspection & defects report Sydney

The waste will have a reducer fitted, probably a 100x50 or a 100x40 depending on what it's picking up so it's fine. your new 1st & 2nd images are rim board their sole…

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2853
BuildingandLegal
Apr 19, 2022 12:15 pm
BuildingandLegal
Fitse
Fitse
19 April 2022

Fairhaven Riverview 266 with Surfcoast facade

Fairhaven Riverview 266 with Surfcoast facade
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi EmmaK8 we are currently constructing 266 riverview and have encountered the same issue with the drainage placed where the wall needs to be. How did you resolve this…

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36537
Fitse
Apr 19, 2022 10:17 am
ChristyX
ChristyX
19 April 2022

If anyone is interested in building Mcdonald Jones Homes

If anyone is interested in building Mcdonald Jones Homes

Hi everyone, So you are going to build with MJH, I have a referral here. When you sign up through it, you will get $1500 credit to spend on their designer studio. And I…

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3228
ChristyX
Apr 19, 2022 10:08 am
ChristyX
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 April 2022

Duplex Price Guide in Sydney

Duplex Price Guide in Sydney

a_sleitini The price will depend on a number of things including your site conditions, your LGA which can affect your stormwater design, the GFA and whether or not you…

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2849
Ashington Homes
Apr 19, 2022 8:59 am
Ashington Homes
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
18 April 2022

Will Construction Costs come down? KDR...

Will Construction Costs come down? KDR...

The availability of trades and the supply chain issues were bad enough before, with the flooding that will get worst. 18mths before we see any downward movement

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2933
BuildingandLegal
Apr 18, 2022 6:23 pm
BuildingandLegal
aussieta
aussieta
17 April 2022

Roof - is this normal?

Roof - is this normal?
QLD

i am not an expert but am going with yes and no the anticon does not need to go to the ends. but should have an anti ponding board beneath it

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1797
aussieta
Apr 17, 2022 10:57 am
aussieta

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