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El Forgo
El Forgo
15 September 2024

Show us your facade...

Show us your facade...
1 ... 5, 6, 7

I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we built the house ... but now we're moving on to greener pastures and a professional guy…

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El Forgo
Sep 15, 2024 10:50 am
takenbyWine
takenbyWine
3 January

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

Visiting once a week is common; try to time it after hours to avoid disrupting builders. Since it’s tricky for you, ask your builder for updates or schedule walkthroughs…

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takenbyWine
Jan 03, 2025 5:22 pm
bpratt
bpratt
16 May 2024

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 60, 61, 62

Thank you. She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed. I had some friends set up this page, which really…

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bpratt
May 16, 2024 4:22 pm

slab formwork concerns

slab formwork concerns
NSW

Thanks. Told the builders and the contractors seem to have put more fill underneath the garage slab to raise that level. My main issue now is something our inspector…

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Matt.P
Mar 19, 2025 9:22 pm

Good morning, Thinking of using a PVC product for our balcony ceilings which are expected to have high exsposure to salt spray from the ocean. Has anyone here used PCV…

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dachopper
Mar 18, 2025 5:41 pm
SGT
SGT
18 March

Ducted air con question

Ducted air con question

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies. It's an Actron Air Classic, I believe 20kw. I rang Actron themselves, I was told the system puts out 900 litres per sec air flow, and…

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SGT
Mar 18, 2025 9:59 am

Advice on upward sloping land

Advice on upward sloping land
NSW

Good morning LL95 You have 5m of fall over 37m which is a fair bit but also it provides some great design opportunities. We seem to get all the steep sites that the…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 18, 2025 5:14 am
Ashington Homes

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Good morning all Today is coloured render day! I made sure I called the renderer last night to confirm that he has the materials and was coming today. Thumbs up to both…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 18, 2025 4:41 am
Ashington Homes

Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW

Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW
NSW

Really? It still feels expensive to us :( Anyway, I believe Kaplan uses its own demolition team. In addition to site costs, they charge a KDR fee. There are two types of KDR…

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build-new-home-canterbury
Mar 17, 2025 9:05 pm
build-new-home-canterbury
Davos
Davos
15 March

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
VIC
1, 2, 3

Definitely direct stick. Unless you like the hollow sound when you walk on it.

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Davos
Mar 15, 2025 5:36 pm
Davos

So still waiting for that ever elusive PCI... Paving has arrived, but not quite finished. Still waiting on a few other finishing items and some paint touch ups. In the…

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Dr_rock
Mar 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?

Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?
NSW

If it feels too good to be true, it's too good to be true.

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Infinite-Justice
Mar 13, 2025 11:30 am

Toilet Plumbing Change

Toilet Plumbing Change

Hi Jonathan Assuming you are at slab stage with framing the process is pretty simple. The slab needs to be jackhammered to move the waste say 300-400mm over into the…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 13, 2025 3:39 am
Ashington Homes
Liz Douglass
Liz Douglass
12 March

Hidden costs in building

Hidden costs in building

Thanks Simeon, that's a useful rule of thumb. Thanks again

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Liz Douglass
Mar 12, 2025 6:53 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
12 March

What's included in the 3 month defect period?

What's included in the 3 month defect period?
VIC

defects are defects. All structural defects are defects, not all defects are structural. Id go back to their documentation that talks about defects as defects and also…

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ponzutwo
Mar 12, 2025 10:32 am

This is our current facade. Brick - Austral Urban One Silver Roof - Colourbond Monument Render - Surfmist (not completely painted) Cladding- Surfmist We hate the…

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Lana25
Mar 11, 2025 9:28 pm
ashi
ashi
10 March

Knockdown /Extension Duplex Semi detached House

Knockdown /Extension Duplex Semi detached House
NSW

Hi everyone, I am currently house hunting and lately found one that is half of a semi-detached/duplex house in Canberra. I would like to know what are my options with /…

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ashi
Mar 10, 2025 4:05 pm

VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?

VK Platinum Homes or Laksh Homes?
NSW

I would stay AWAY from Indian builders or from any builder who used to build overseas and now has started building in Australia

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ownerinproblem
Mar 09, 2025 10:02 am
MiaRich
MiaRich
5 March

Building Santorini Manor - Maitland

Building Santorini Manor - Maitland
NSW

So exciting that you're building the Santorini Manor! The colour selection meeting is such a big step—it’s great that you're already thinking ahead. For upgrades,…

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MiaRich
Mar 05, 2025 11:26 am
setsquare
setsquare
4 March

1020 entrance door with 400 sidelight vs 1200 entrance door

1020 entrance door with 400 sidelight vs 1200 entrance door

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sounds like 1200mm is the way to go.

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setsquare
Mar 04, 2025 10:38 am
Jame
Jame
3 March

Building in diggers rest

Building in diggers rest

Is anyone building in vineyard estate with eight homes. Appreciate your comments.

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Jame
Mar 03, 2025 7:49 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
3 March

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?
VIC

just for those arguing the terminology. 51% doesn not equal "substantially" 51% is the equvalent of a technical majority, but a technical majority doesnt qualify as a…

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ponzutwo
Mar 03, 2025 3:59 pm
Celts88
Celts88
2 March

Perth Builder - 250sqm two storey, coastal front block 433sqm

Perth Builder - 250sqm two storey, coastal front block 433sqm

Really appreciate the info above Chippy I've sent of an email to Tony Tommizi builders, Skytree Homes, Distinctive Homes and Urban. I'd also previously spoken with Fab…

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Celts88
Mar 02, 2025 8:33 pm
Celts88

I am currently getting quotes for 600 mm high footings for a 14m x 7m (total dims) expandable house The number of posts required are 36, layout attached It is a level…

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thurls64
Mar 02, 2025 1:00 pm
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Celts88
Mar 02, 2025 3:48 am
Celts88
arrogant_menace
arrogant_menace
28 February

Smart lighting (Dali) wiring

Smart lighting (Dali) wiring

Hi mate, I'm looking at doing this. What did you end up doing? Thanks

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arrogant_menace
Feb 28, 2025 12:09 pm
HappyTimes
HappyTimes
27 February

Floorplan suggestions

Floorplan suggestions

Thank you heaps for your practical suggestions. I really do like the idea of the mudroom and powder room orientation with the flow into the kitchen area, the downstairs…

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HappyTimes
Feb 27, 2025 8:58 pm
EasyE
EasyE
27 February

Tree removal due to construction access

Tree removal due to construction access

Hi all, We’re in the process of doing KDRB in Melbourne. There’s 1 large tree approx 12m in height close to existing driveway (<1m) and builder states this tree has…

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EasyE
Feb 27, 2025 8:06 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
27 February

SEEKING ADVICE: Planning to build first home

SEEKING ADVICE: Planning to build first home

Consider modular or pre fabricated builders. You are then able to better view their work inside their factory. A factory build has advantages where they are not subject to…

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gommeqld
Feb 27, 2025 1:44 pm

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to implement this design, but does anyone know how the drainage would work for the plants on the second floor? I don't want down pipes at the…

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jonathanbi
Feb 27, 2025 11:46 am
peter chan
peter chan
26 February

New Overshadowing guideline

New Overshadowing guideline

Hi Simeon, Sorry I didn't mention it clearly. It's based in Melbourne Victoria and the regulation is from VBA. I updated my questions. =)

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peter chan
Feb 26, 2025 9:40 am
happyhallsy
happyhallsy
24 February

Playford Footings

Playford Footings

Anyone got a reasonable estimate of footings cost in the estate? We are building on the Smithfield Plains side.

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happyhallsy
Feb 24, 2025 9:33 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
18 February

Custom home builder in Perth

Custom home builder in Perth

I don't see why people don't share their architects, builders, designers, etc names in a thread when someone asks. It's always "..... send me a PM". Having chekced the…

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gommeqld
Feb 18, 2025 9:37 pm
Lime12
Lime12
18 February

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?
VIC

Hi Aalok.k86, can you give me a call regarding your process with Masterpiece so far? i have DM'ed you my details. i am thinking about engaging with them and would like…

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Lime12
Feb 18, 2025 4:56 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
18 February

Knock down and rebuild experience

Knock down and rebuild experience

Hi All Just following the last post, a quick reminder that if anyone is planning a knock down rebuild and you want an indicative pricing spreadsheet just email me with…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 18, 2025 6:15 am
Ashington Homes
blackcat20
blackcat20
17 February

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping
VIC
1 ... 71, 72, 73

It never ends. Aircon started leaking in through the ceiling last Feb. Metricon sent out Pact who looked and said cant see anything, and left. Come December and we start…

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blackcat20
Feb 17, 2025 1:25 pm
blackcat20
Balataone
Balataone
15 February

Help! Builder wants us to sign contract with provisional sum

Help! Builder wants us to sign contract with provisional sum
VIC

How convenient! The builder collects progress claim percentages on the pump cost, and then returns the “cost” of the pump to you later! If he doesn’t know whether…

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Balataone
Feb 15, 2025 3:19 pm
Balataone
Balataone
15 February

Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?

Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?
VIC

The builder needs to provide all receipts related to provisional sums purchased up to every submitted progress claim. Anything above the stated provisional sums amount…

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Balataone
Feb 15, 2025 3:13 pm
Balataone
Balataone
15 February

Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.

Builder demanding 15% variation amount as provisional Sum.
VIC

Our builder did the same thing the day after we applied for the building permit. I think it’s a scumbag move by the builder by taking advantage of the owner being in a…

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Balataone
Feb 15, 2025 3:07 pm
rookiebuild
rookiebuild
14 February

Masterton Aston Exclusive

Masterton Aston Exclusive
NSW

DA submitted - Oct 24 DA approved - Jan 25 The pool was on same DA as the house however Masterton are not involved in the pool so we are currently arranging a separate…

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rookiebuild
Feb 14, 2025 4:17 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
14 February

Building with Metricon

Building with Metricon
NSW
1 ... 431, 432, 433

the diagram is detailing a completely different matter.

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ponzutwo
Feb 14, 2025 11:02 am
Buzzman
Buzzman
13 February

House with no gutters

House with no gutters
TAS

If Jim from Moruya is still around, I'd be keen to hear how he was able to get a 'no gutters' plan approved in NSW, as a client of mnine is trhying (so far unsuccessfully)…

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Buzzman
Feb 13, 2025 5:51 pm
Buzzman
oklouise
oklouise
13 February

Floorplan advice

Floorplan advice

you said that moving stairs shouldn't be a problem for upstairs but could you please share upstairs floor plan to help clarify all options

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oklouise
Feb 13, 2025 12:22 pm
cvonline
cvonline
13 February

Glen Eira- Front Setback

Glen Eira- Front Setback

Hi Experts Has anyone here successfully sought…

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cvonline
Feb 13, 2025 11:26 am
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
12 February

Ducted vs multiple split systems

Ducted vs multiple split systems

I had "enjoyed" a Daikin multi-head split system before. It was significantly louder than a ducted or a traditional split system. If all your internal units share a…

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Infinite-Justice
Feb 12, 2025 8:28 pm
Pipa
Pipa
12 February

Need some guidance - Planning to build with Novus home in WA

Need some guidance - Planning to build with Novus home in WA

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and excited to connect with you all. My partner and I are planning to sign a contract with…

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Pipa
Feb 12, 2025 12:04 am
Interesting
Interesting
11 February

Retaining wall abutting neighbours garage

Retaining wall abutting neighbours garage

(How ya going mate how ya going meh meh meh)

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Interesting
Feb 11, 2025 10:25 pm
BBJB
BBJB
10 February

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Hi all, this matter is all settled, they have a clause in contract where they don't have to give a notice of extension if the delay is due to the weather.

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BBJB
Feb 10, 2025 8:14 pm
suku18
suku18
10 February

Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra

Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra
1, 2

Thanks Pram, I understand your concern and we were very apprehensive to start the journey. But thankfully things have been smooth so far.

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suku18
Feb 10, 2025 1:56 pm

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