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Dave_
Dave_
13 February 2022

Carlisle Homes - Astoria Grand 55 - Build Journey

Carlisle Homes - Astoria Grand 55 - Build Journey
VIC

If you don't mind me asking, how much was it to change upstairs to 2.74m ceilings? We are currently doing colour selections for our Astoria Grand 55 and have been…

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Dave_
Feb 13, 2022 5:14 am
idev
idev
12 February 2022

Thoughts on new house plans

Thoughts on new house plans
VIC

I would recommend Dako WINDOWS to you. They are a great choice.

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idev
Feb 12, 2022 7:47 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 February 2022

Is this drainage in concrete normal?

Is this drainage in concrete normal?
QLD

Aaah! The scepticism of youth. :wink:

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SaveH2O
Feb 12, 2022 2:24 pm
SaveH2O
Sanka1
Sanka1
12 February 2022

GJ Gardner vs Zac Homes

GJ Gardner vs Zac Homes

what did you end up doing STnew ?

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Sanka1
Feb 12, 2022 1:54 pm
strannik
strannik
11 February 2022

Building on a corner lot in Brisbane

Building on a corner lot in Brisbane

well we didn't specifically look for one, it's more that the builder that was on top of our list of display houses we liked was happy to do it when we have asked them…

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strannik
Feb 11, 2022 5:25 pm
Noname
Noname
11 February 2022

Ellendale Estate in Upper Kedron Queensland - Land Prices

Ellendale Estate in Upper Kedron Queensland - Land Prices

land prices are crazy everywhere at the moment. we picked up a 512sqm block for 285 in jan last year. same size in same estate, last sale a couple weeks ago was in the 430…

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Noname
Feb 11, 2022 8:04 am
strannik
strannik
10 February 2022

Builder double credited item in HIA contract

Builder double credited item in HIA contract

I understand the cost increases due to market changes (we already had that discussion with our builder). I was more curious about them trying to use that particular clause…

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strannik
Feb 10, 2022 9:38 pm
Noname
Noname
10 February 2022

Henley or Boutique homes?

Henley or Boutique homes?
VIC

Currently building with boutique. Frame is up. The sale process between Henley and boutique was night and day. henley litterally ghosted us. Boutique was the opposite…

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Noname
Feb 10, 2022 6:42 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
10 February 2022

Alternative to F17 SHW and F17 LVL?

Alternative to F17 SHW and F17 LVL?

Just want to give y'all an update that I checked with my engineer and he said suppliers for alternatives must ensure the equivalent strength to F17 grade, F14 grade is not…

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tranlan257
Feb 10, 2022 4:02 pm
Jason526
Jason526
10 February 2022

NBN Connection for new home

NBN Connection for new home

As long as NBN is already available on your street, you should be able to get new connections. Yes my builder's electrician did the conduit. You can always give NBN a…

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Jason526
Feb 10, 2022 1:23 pm
Gary7324
Gary7324
10 February 2022

Symmetric homes - job status, progress and quality

Symmetric homes - job status, progress and quality
VIC

Hi Jay, Good to hear you are getting your house handover soon. Please share your experience , the quality of finish work and your private inspector comments. Also is…

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Gary7324
Feb 10, 2022 7:20 am
TIK123
TIK123
9 February 2022

Slab cost

Slab cost

Yep, we are using concrete piers.

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TIK123
Feb 09, 2022 10:18 pm
TIK123
TIK123
9 February 2022

Asking about a soil test report

Asking about a soil test report

I do appreciate for all comments.

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TIK123
Feb 09, 2022 10:11 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
9 February 2022

Please help - Builder bricking over external wall that has b

Please help - Builder bricking over external wall that has b

The Australian Standards and the National Construction Code - Building Code of Australia are…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 09, 2022 9:45 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
9 February 2022

Nominate a trade in Perth

Nominate a trade in Perth

The industry norm is, if you're a licensed & insured trade, the builder issues you with a subbie pack for you to complete. The job is allocated to your company and you…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 09, 2022 9:27 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
8 February 2022

Brisbane Corner Lot Driveway

Brisbane Corner Lot Driveway

Why can't you flip the house and zero lot the garage, 250mm off the right boundary. You garage is a non-habitable room and therefore is permitted to encroach into the…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 08, 2022 8:45 pm
BuildingandLegal
yuzeee2
yuzeee2
8 February 2022

Help - Builder refuses to rectify directs

Help - Builder refuses to rectify directs

Hi, My builder has refused to rectify the following defects - could anyone please tell me if these are a major and serious defects or i can ignore this as builder has…

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yuzeee2
Feb 08, 2022 6:46 pm
Noname
Noname
8 February 2022

Utilities during construction ( electricity) who pays in NSW

Utilities during construction ( electricity) who pays in NSW

AFAIK in NSW, you do. dont expect thousands. Its will be an average to below average bill. Tradies will use it for power tools, lights maybe plugging their radio in. In…

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Noname
Feb 08, 2022 1:10 pm
Jason526
Jason526
8 February 2022

First Home Buyer - Is this a sensible floorplan?

First Home Buyer - Is this a sensible floorplan?

Hey guys, Really sorry I didn't respond any earlier, had a stupid busy week with work, got sick, and slightly to top it off, I wasn't able to secure the land so that…

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Jason526
Feb 08, 2022 9:32 am
mdviveki
mdviveki
7 February 2022

Pre build Site clean up

Pre build Site clean up
VIC

Is it possible for you to share the contact details for the one who cleaned your site.

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mdviveki
Feb 07, 2022 4:58 pm
just_a_draftee
just_a_draftee
7 February 2022

B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design

B1 Homes Perth WA -Custom Design
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

We ended up going with a standard sand-coloured 2 course brick as I didn't want the trouble. What's happening to yours is mild compared to some I've seen, some with whole…

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just_a_draftee
Feb 07, 2022 3:54 pm
just_a_draftee
Kippers01
Kippers01
7 February 2022

After months of trying to my carpenter fixed, they're still

After months of trying to my carpenter fixed, they're still
1, 2

The paint on the colourbond gutters will age diferently to the original baked coating which will likely look awful in time. If the scratches have removed signiicant…

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Kippers01
Feb 07, 2022 3:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 February 2022

Porter Davis Valuations

Porter Davis Valuations
VIC

This seems to be a trend atm build your house to base min ( which looks affordable) and finish it off after handover if you run out of $s. The builder will credit back…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 07, 2022 12:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 February 2022

Cost to build Reverse Brick Veneer house in Sydney

Cost to build Reverse Brick Veneer house in Sydney
NSW

Constant It comes down to what you are trying to achieve. If you are trying to build a home that is thermally efficient there are cheaper alternatives to double brick…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 07, 2022 10:25 am
Ashington Homes
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
6 February 2022

Canberra Region Solar Passive Custom Build

Canberra Region Solar Passive Custom Build
1, 2

During winter it will be a problem keeping warm while sitting on couch

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Pedro4137
Feb 06, 2022 8:50 pm
Catalina9
Catalina9
6 February 2022

What brick is this?

What brick is this?

Have you contacted Austral or PGH bricks? They might be able to help.

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Catalina9
Feb 06, 2022 7:23 pm
Ardo
Ardo
6 February 2022

Metricon build - Piering question in pre slab phase

Metricon build - Piering question in pre slab phase
NSW

They don't have to hit bedrock either. The engineer specifies the depth required to move the support through the reaction area and into a non reactive zone or low reaction…

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Ardo
Feb 06, 2022 6:23 am
constant
constant
5 February 2022

Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?

Cost compare concrete formwork vs double brick NSW ?
NSW

Hi all, Is there anyone has an idea cost diff between concrete formwork vs double brick build in NSW? Thank you

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constant
Feb 05, 2022 9:17 pm
constant
Pulse
Pulse
5 February 2022

Subdivision process - where to start?

Subdivision process - where to start?
NSW

town planner will tell you what is possible, then solicitor to untangle the ownership. It can get messy if you are not careful, You really need to protect each other and…

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Pulse
Feb 05, 2022 5:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 February 2022

Building Contract - Builder not same person

Building Contract - Builder not same person

New home salesman use the same process ( LOL, lunches are optional), you sign an agreement for the preparation of plans and then they introduced you to the builder. That…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 05, 2022 8:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Kippers01
Kippers01
4 February 2022

Issues with newly laid bricks

Issues with newly laid bricks
NSW

chippy ok i think i get it, 2.5mm difference is an average over 20 bricks.

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Kippers01
Feb 04, 2022 4:57 pm
ace26
ace26
4 February 2022

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread

The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
VIC
1 ... 362, 363, 364

very useful thread for someone who is considering CH, wish there was more recent info.

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ace26
Feb 04, 2022 4:26 pm
Ambedo
Ambedo
4 February 2022

Western Sydney custom build: solar passive

Western Sydney custom build: solar passive
NSW

If your bedroom faced exactly west, then those vertical external shading screens are the single best investment you could have made in terms of keeping your bedroom cool…

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Ambedo
Feb 04, 2022 1:34 pm
Ambedo
ace26
ace26
4 February 2022

Carlisle Contract Conditions

Carlisle Contract Conditions

Came across this thread when searching for reviews of Carlisle homes, I am currently consider them for a build in West Melbourne and obtained a copy of their building…

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ace26
Feb 04, 2022 10:23 am
Spazzen
Spazzen
4 February 2022

How will this pipe sit inside the wall?

How will this pipe sit inside the wall?
VIC

I tried to find a better picture. but think of it like this. http://diygreenbuildingwithjerry.blogsp ... g-and.html The actual water pipe only takes up a small…

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Spazzen
Feb 04, 2022 9:36 am
Noname
Noname
4 February 2022

Cost required by the builder for engaging your own inspector

Cost required by the builder for engaging your own inspector

comes under unfair clauses. 99% of people cant or don't want to argue with their builders and get sucked in by the builders countless years of experience rebuffing…

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Noname
Feb 04, 2022 7:58 am
strannik
strannik
4 February 2022

Builders Responsibilities

Builders Responsibilities

If it didn't need to be so close to the fence (lets assume that's correct), then why did your daughter sign off on the plans showing the current location? As a client…

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strannik
Feb 03, 2022 11:24 pm
dhaneri
dhaneri
3 February 2022

Stallion Projects, Casagrande, BuildQ Reviews

Stallion Projects, Casagrande, BuildQ Reviews
NSW

who did you end up selecting?

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dhaneri
Feb 03, 2022 6:32 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 February 2022

Practical completion list of things

Practical completion list of things

Marin This is a really good question. Building and Legal has given a really good response which I totally agree with, however I thought I might be able to add a little…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 03, 2022 9:48 am
Ashington Homes
Fredescu
Fredescu
3 February 2022

West window

West window

Double glazing won't help against direct sunlight. Tint or low-e glass will. External window covering is better still.

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Fredescu
Feb 03, 2022 7:22 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
2 February 2022

Project Management - House Builds

Project Management - House Builds

Didn't realise posting job ads was allowed on this forum

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 02, 2022 10:06 pm
BuildingandLegal
PNaidu
PNaidu
2 February 2022

Roof 22.5 or 26 degrees? Colourbond

Roof 22.5 or 26 degrees? Colourbond
NSW
1, 2

Hi there. I’m with the same dilemma. My builder has said that I can either upgrade to 25 or 27 degrees for the roof pitch. I’m not sure what a 27 looks like. How…

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PNaidu
Feb 02, 2022 6:19 pm
Noname
Noname
2 February 2022

Mimosa fixed site costs only if Level one compaction report

Mimosa fixed site costs only if Level one compaction report

That wasn't condescending. I can do condescending if you like so you can spot the difference. Any $ amount off an unfixed nebulous amount of money is the one of the…

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Noname
Feb 02, 2022 1:00 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
2 February 2022

Frame stage - Steel work first or Timber frames first?

Frame stage - Steel work first or Timber frames first?

Hi Simeon, I refer to the list of inspections required in the building permit. They are limited to some…

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tranlan257
Feb 02, 2022 10:26 am
hasjam543
hasjam543
1 February 2022

Fascia issue

Fascia issue
WA

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hasjam543
Feb 01, 2022 5:15 pm
Noname
Noname
1 February 2022

Redacted information in Section 32

Redacted information in Section 32

do you want the house? are you prepared to pay market price? then its sort of all irrelevant to you. The vendor may have some unreasonable world view where they're…

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Noname
Feb 01, 2022 2:56 pm
howkot
howkot
1 February 2022

Private Building Inapections

Private Building Inapections
VIC

Hi fellow forumers Thought it would be usefulee to have a topic specific to Private Building Inspections by build area and recommendations,from people that you have…

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howkot
Feb 01, 2022 1:48 pm
tracela
tracela
1 February 2022

Wisdom Homes Manhattan 58

Wisdom Homes Manhattan 58

Hi Rach75 We are looking at the same home... did you go ahead?

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tracela
Feb 01, 2022 11:35 am

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