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habibapm
habibapm
18 July 2021

CONTRACT TERM COMPLIANCE

CONTRACT TERM COMPLIANCE

Would be great to know from the experience of occupied…

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habibapm
Jul 18, 2021 11:07 am
lilbza
lilbza
18 July 2021

Internal Floor screeding

Internal Floor screeding
NSW

There's absolutely no reason to screed your slab for main flooring tiles unless your concretor has done an appalling job of the slab. Anyone that says you should, are…

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lilbza
Jul 18, 2021 9:43 am
lilbza

Hi 👋🏻, I’m Axelle, I’m from France and I’m building a house in WA with my Aussie partner! Everything here is new to me, especially colorbond roof and bricks…

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Axou14
Jul 17, 2021 5:13 pm
johnl1985
johnl1985
17 July 2021

ergonomics and recommendation on budget comparison for new h

ergonomics and recommendation on budget comparison for new h

Hi there, I am in the process of going through an architect for a design of a new home in western sydney, in Wollondilly LGA. It will also be my first home. Got a long…

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johnl1985
Jul 17, 2021 8:22 am
luxbuild
luxbuild
17 July 2021

NBN unconnected at handover

NBN unconnected at handover

It depends on what you want.. NBN ready for a HFC connection might just mean a network port (and power point) in the garage. You don't need them to install an NBN hub…

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luxbuild
Jul 17, 2021 1:20 am
luxbuild
luxbuild
17 July 2021

Waiver form - Works during construction (Before Handover)

Waiver form - Works during construction (Before Handover)

I'd put in more clarification about who decides what damage is the result of the fencing work. ie: an independent building inspector, and who pays for that survey.

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luxbuild
Jul 17, 2021 12:55 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 July 2021

Designer VS Builder

Designer VS Builder
NSW

Henry Details sent Have a great weekend Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Jul 16, 2021 7:40 am
Ashington Homes
Damoh
Damoh
16 July 2021

Chanhe to payment schedule

Chanhe to payment schedule

Ok so here is a stupid situation. Im building on a heavily sloping block near coffs harbour with integrity homes. Due to bank hold up and a couple of errors, its taken…

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Damoh
Jul 16, 2021 3:27 am
somebol
somebol
15 July 2021

Budget for good custom home builders in ACT

Budget for good custom home builders in ACT

Is the 260sqm including garage, alfresco & porch? If yes, $3000 should get you pretty decent custom builders like Elliot Hardie. Have you found a builder yet?

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somebol
Jul 15, 2021 2:40 pm
alexp79
alexp79
15 July 2021

Security camera installation (two storey)

Security camera installation (two storey)

You can still consider wireless cameras with solar power. Relatively cheap and costs nothing to install.

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alexp79
Jul 15, 2021 12:55 pm
Tintinlink
Tintinlink
15 July 2021

Anyone building with Eagle Homes?

Anyone building with Eagle Homes?

Hi Mac, We signed the contract with Eagle Homes 3 months ago, looking to start the construction after getting our land registered in Oct. Similar to other builders, you…

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Tintinlink
Jul 15, 2021 9:52 am
prash
prash
14 July 2021

Carlisle Homes

Carlisle Homes

Yes, waiting for the colour appointment date. However, I felt they are slow in paper works process.

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prash
Jul 14, 2021 5:54 pm
gogo65
gogo65
14 July 2021

House frame delivery time

House frame delivery time

Our friend owns a frame and truss company in Sydney, they are advising 8-12 weeks. No point changing to steel as apparently there is a delay with steel too.

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gogo65
Jul 14, 2021 2:06 pm
gogo65
johnlong
johnlong
14 July 2021

change to working drawings before site start

change to working drawings before site start
VIC

will do, i might even try to the building surveyor that approved and gave the permit

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johnlong
Jul 14, 2021 1:37 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 July 2021

Building Platform and Slab Heights

Building Platform and Slab Heights

You should have co-ordinated you own drawings better. Usually it gets sorted out later after you paid more money in finalising the contract drawings .. By that time you…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 14, 2021 10:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Basilbrush 123
Basilbrush 123
13 July 2021

Second story addition

Second story addition

Second story addition We want to add a second story addition to our 1950’s cottage on stumps! Timber and steel has both tripled in price over past year so looking for…

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Basilbrush 123
Jul 13, 2021 8:21 pm
SutherlandSquire
SutherlandSquire
13 July 2021

Clarendon Boston 36, hamptons brick facade

Clarendon Boston 36, hamptons brick facade

Hi Robert, Any updates on this? We were looking at building a Boston 36 but due to an existing pool we are now looking to have to go to a 42 as its wider but not as deep…

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SutherlandSquire
Jul 13, 2021 1:44 pm
obbosh
obbosh
12 July 2021

Bushfire assessment report - NSW

Bushfire assessment report - NSW

Mate, what made you think that a master in construction management or Australian fire service “medal” are qualifications that entitle their holder to give advice on…

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obbosh
Jul 12, 2021 10:55 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
12 July 2021

Getting TV cables behind the wall through bullnose

Getting TV cables behind the wall through bullnose
NSW

MrsJM I have proudly given myself the title of professional TV installer in my family, as I had to do 4 last year :). But I am with the others in that I am not sure what…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 12, 2021 8:08 pm
Ashington Homes
vjassi
vjassi
12 July 2021

building cost - kit home vs conventional timber

building cost - kit home vs conventional timber

Does not sound its going to be cheap just for framing stage you will be paying $215K. I will check how much is for framing only for 4 bedroom house with timber from a mate…

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vjassi
Jul 12, 2021 8:03 pm
TTTx
TTTx
12 July 2021

Independent Building Inspector

Independent Building Inspector

Hello everyone, I'm building in Sydney with one of the project homes. I just finished the conc slab stage. I'm look for a independent inspector. And I found out the water…

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TTTx
Jul 12, 2021 2:30 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
11 July 2021

Custom Double Story Home Downpipe

Custom Double Story Home Downpipe

Ok,...I take it that the lower gutter will have a W slope pattern with ond downpipe in the middle and the others at the ends. Having the straight gutter run gives the best…

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SaveH2O
Jul 11, 2021 10:20 pm
SaveH2O
rits07
rits07
11 July 2021

Toorak 27 - Eden Brae | Cost Help ?

Toorak 27 - Eden Brae | Cost Help ?

Hi, I am building Bristol 30 on a tight budget. You can minimise upgrades to structural options that can be done later. There's two Eden Brae groups on Facebook with…

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rits07
Jul 11, 2021 8:48 pm
karmaz
karmaz
11 July 2021

Building Inspector - Melbourne West

Building Inspector - Melbourne West
VIC

We will be building a new home shortly in Sunbury (Melbourne's west) - exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. I'm keen to engage a building inspector - does anyone…

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karmaz
Jul 11, 2021 7:20 pm
karmaz
mkbdard
mkbdard
11 July 2021

Island bench Waterfall edges - Perth

Island bench Waterfall edges - Perth

....4k whateven man...

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mkbdard
Jul 11, 2021 4:14 pm
Neowwwnnnnn
Neowwwnnnnn
11 July 2021

Building with Wisdom

Building with Wisdom

Hello, Can anyone please provide me with some general advice around the extras that Wisdom offer? Within the current inclusions pack they offer a "Security alarm system…

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Neowwwnnnnn
Jul 11, 2021 2:42 pm
Neowwwnnnnn
MANDERmanu16
MANDERmanu16
11 July 2021

Looking for a home builder in officer (vic) land with a 10 m

Looking for a home builder in officer (vic) land with a 10 m

Hi guys We are looking for best builder in officer. Please assist us.

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MANDERmanu16
Jul 11, 2021 2:02 pm
Hotchilli
Hotchilli
11 July 2021

Clarendon Oceanside /Bayside

Clarendon Oceanside /Bayside

Hello first time poster 👋 Is anyone building either Oceanside or bayside I’d love to see pics , hear your story, any tips. We are adding en-suites to every bedroom…

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Hotchilli
Jul 11, 2021 9:07 am
twylamc
twylamc
11 July 2021

Cost to lay bigger tiles - Perth WA

Cost to lay bigger tiles - Perth WA

My partner laid our tiles which are 1200x600. Two tiles in a box weigh 38kilos. Imagine each tile that weighs 19kilos with glue and try to push that down or lift that up…

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twylamc
Jul 11, 2021 4:14 am
twylamc
amms
amms
10 July 2021

Silicone joint window- structural requirement?

Silicone joint window- structural requirement?

Thanks Chris, Yes, I wish he must be a bit more…

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amms
Jul 10, 2021 6:53 pm
Kumz
Kumz
10 July 2021

Timber Fencing

Timber Fencing
NSW

Looking for fencing recommendations as OPT requires timber fencing. Has anyone used Ezyclip fencing systems?

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Kumz
Jul 10, 2021 5:35 pm
gogo65
gogo65
10 July 2021

Tile Selection

Tile Selection
NSW

Kumz, you could also look at Manago tiles in McGraths Hill. We bought all our tiles there supply and laid. We got a pretty good price and they had a good range.

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gogo65
Jul 10, 2021 3:22 pm
gogo65
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 July 2021

Tender - site costs ?

Tender - site costs ?

Rocketc Unfortunately I cant read the document. I literally have the worst eye!. I got tested last week and am waiting for the new glasses to come. Apparently the reason…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 10, 2021 6:27 am
Ashington Homes
Danos2003
Danos2003
9 July 2021

Anyone built with Coldon Homes in Philip Island?

Anyone built with Coldon Homes in Philip Island?

I am seeking feedback on this builder please

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Danos2003
Jul 09, 2021 8:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 July 2021

Owner Building - Engineer (BIM/3D) needed for handholding!

Owner Building - Engineer (BIM/3D) needed for handholding!

Hey guys Here's some pointers 1. Most engineers are approachable and make themselves accessible for hand holding if they are local 2.Local engineers will also do site…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 09, 2021 10:45 am
StructuralBIMGuy
somebol
somebol
9 July 2021

Axis Projects - Canberra

Axis Projects - Canberra
NSW

Has anyone built with Axis Projects in Canberra? If so can you please post your experiences.

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somebol
Jul 09, 2021 9:58 am
myth437
myth437
8 July 2021

Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Joles, how are ya ? We have just bought a piece of block at Hidden valley recently and plan to build there in a few months. I wanted to ask you a silly question. In…

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myth437
Jul 08, 2021 10:03 pm
Forced
Forced
8 July 2021

DA Building conditions

DA Building conditions

Thanks for your reply Simeon, I was starting to think that we were the only dumb idiots that had that forcedd on us.

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Forced
Jul 08, 2021 10:17 am

We are doing a KDR in Kuringai council. Our northeast side boundary is shared with a church and childcare centre. Will we need to comply with window overlooking…

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rits07
Jul 07, 2021 7:05 pm
Tysonandkaylie
Tysonandkaylie
7 July 2021

Building the Simonds Cleland 233 in SA

Building the Simonds Cleland 233 in SA
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Emma Wow it’s been ages since I have been on this site nearly been in our place for 2 years haha -As for floor boards they are actually tiles which have been…

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Tysonandkaylie
Jul 07, 2021 6:15 pm
soletraveller
soletraveller
7 July 2021

Footing cost and Soil classification

Footing cost and Soil classification

100% agree with you.....I know there are few newly built houses in the last year or 6 months on the same street so this is to get an idea of the approx cost of footing…

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soletraveller
Jul 07, 2021 12:21 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 July 2021

House and land after slab poured

House and land after slab poured

Good question, as the current building contract ( if he has one?) would have expired and why would you want to pay for a slab as your house is now not a new Build? Are…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 07, 2021 10:00 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Poosha
Poosha
6 July 2021

Choosing Building surveyoe

Choosing Building surveyoe

Hi guys, who did you choose for your building surveyor? PD is recommending the following options: Checkpoint Building Surveyors, DJM Building Consultants, Advance Building…

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Poosha
Jul 06, 2021 9:59 pm
Hhmm
Hhmm
6 July 2021

Building Inspector Tarneit

Building Inspector Tarneit

Using New Home Inspections and expecting many issues as not very impressed with builder so far

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Hhmm
Jul 06, 2021 5:40 pm
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mmn
Jul 06, 2021 2:33 pm
brampton
brampton
5 July 2021

Seeking help with kitchen/butler pantry floorplan

Seeking help with kitchen/butler pantry floorplan

Thanks Noname, Chippy and OkLouise for your replies. Chippy, thanks for the reassurance re: the bin opening. We will certainly consider changing the cabinets on the…

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brampton
Jul 05, 2021 8:51 pm
Scott in WA
Scott in WA
5 July 2021

Double brick - Insulation and Weep holes

Double brick - Insulation and Weep holes

Thanks Althom - I'll check them out

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Scott in WA
Jul 05, 2021 8:18 pm
Kas83
Kas83
5 July 2021

Building a roof over deck

Building a roof over deck

Hi All Looking for some advice about doing a roof over my deck. I have looked through the exempt development details for NSW however I still have few questions As…

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Kas83
Jul 05, 2021 12:52 pm

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