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Jamesp85
Jamesp85
19 December 2018

HELP - night sky and monument

HELP - night sky and monument

Should have our roof on by friday with night sky all three we are going with white sandy colour brick. Follow my thread for further pics.

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Jamesp85
Dec 19, 2018 8:44 pm
Jamesp85
kirashogun
kirashogun
18 December 2018

Hall and Hart - handover site leveling issue

Hall and Hart - handover site leveling issue

Pretty standard across the industry. It’s pathetic really. Owner end up footing the bill for further escalation just to meet code.

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kirashogun
Dec 18, 2018 11:51 pm
amritamistu
amritamistu
18 December 2018

Fair Haven Homes building experience - Wall tiles

Fair Haven Homes building experience - Wall tiles
VIC

The laminate is from category 2

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amritamistu
Dec 18, 2018 10:56 pm
guru1612
guru1612
18 December 2018

Building Hamilton 230 with mimosa homes

Building Hamilton 230 with mimosa homes
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi Yasir, How did you go? Have you got your keys yet? I saw your review on product review.

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guru1612
Dec 18, 2018 4:38 pm
ash1024
ash1024
18 December 2018

I will never ever build with wisdom homes. Horrible experien

I will never ever build with wisdom homes. Horrible experien

I build my house with wisdom homes, had to go through with lot of trouble. Such as inappropriate site supervisor, inappropriate variation added at the end of the…

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ash1024
Dec 18, 2018 3:37 pm
jamesn
jamesn
17 December 2018

Custom build a new house, need some comment

Custom build a new house, need some comment
1, 2

This is a great idea, thank you

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jamesn
Dec 17, 2018 12:47 pm
ShaunBryson
ShaunBryson
17 December 2018

Montgomery Homes

Montgomery Homes
NSW

Hi Cliffo, would love to read your blog, we are going with Carolina 302

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ShaunBryson
Dec 17, 2018 11:15 am
donna79
donna79
16 December 2018

Building Panama 33 Plantation Homes

Building Panama 33 Plantation Homes

How long did your build take? I’m trying to figure out how long to extend our lease by😞

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donna79
Dec 16, 2018 11:14 pm
gogo65
gogo65
16 December 2018

Get the down lights from your own electrician is cheap?

Get the down lights from your own electrician is cheap?

What type of recommendations do you want?

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gogo65
Dec 16, 2018 6:54 pm
gogo65
iTool
iTool
16 December 2018

Retired Builder /engineer and designer/project manager.

Retired Builder /engineer and designer/project manager.

...and as expected, he demonstrates my point. Thread views up 35% since last night, I'm sure OP appreciates the bump. I'm not quite sure how the techno-predilections of…

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iTool
Dec 16, 2018 11:43 am
vanessah2015
vanessah2015
16 December 2018

HGWA Baldivis

HGWA Baldivis
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi I hope prestart goes okay for you, it’s such a full On but fun day, I love our ashwood gloss cabinetry and I personally feel it goes really well with a Carrera…

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vanessah2015
Dec 16, 2018 2:01 am
vanessah2015
gogo65
gogo65
15 December 2018

Wisdom home newpark

Wisdom home newpark

There is a whole thread on wisdom homes, just ask any questions you may have there.

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gogo65
Dec 15, 2018 7:24 pm
gogo65
Melos
Melos
14 December 2018

Final Valuation - what happens if it isn't good enough?

Final Valuation - what happens if it isn't good enough?

Hey Amy, I can’t comment directly as our house is still being built. But about 10 yrs ago we refinanced a unit in order to get another loan and we had been given some…

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Melos
Dec 14, 2018 9:02 pm
cutpricegroup
cutpricegroup
14 December 2018

Cut Price Skips

Cut Price Skips
ACT

You have obviously got some type of rubbish or junk you need to get rid of. Is it in your house, garage or yard? Has it been in your way for weeks, months or even years?…

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cutpricegroup
Dec 14, 2018 1:25 am
cutpricegroup
MrsJM
MrsJM
13 December 2018

Coral Homes - Modified Bronte

Coral Homes - Modified Bronte
NSW
1 ... 44, 45, 46

Hooray!!! On both counts! So glad you’re finally free from Coral. That telly is awesome !!

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MrsJM
Dec 13, 2018 7:57 pm
MrsJM
insider
insider
13 December 2018

5m slope in the land, should I buy it?

5m slope in the land, should I buy it?

Raihan, Coming back again to your post.. If your lot slopes left to right, and wide enough to fit a house and garden and pool...etc, this sketch could be of a help. So…

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insider
Dec 13, 2018 6:49 pm
insider
Iamlama
Iamlama
13 December 2018

custom builder recommendation - western suburbs, melbourne

custom builder recommendation - western suburbs, melbourne

Yes i know very well Yarrabank homes. They are providing great services but if you or anyone looking to build your custom home is Sydney. Contact bpsdevelopments. They are…

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Iamlama
Dec 13, 2018 4:19 pm
RobGee
RobGee
13 December 2018

Cooling (2 level evap and/or split system decision)

Cooling (2 level evap and/or split system decision)

One of my friend have also installed air conditioner. I don't the exact cost but he suggest me to contact Panhandleheatingandair to install cooling system. I think you…

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RobGee
Dec 13, 2018 9:48 am
Musashi2000
Musashi2000
13 December 2018

Breezeway House (was: New build.....starting at last!)

Breezeway House (was: New build.....starting at last!)
QLD
1, 2

Thanks for your extensive response, really appreciate it, we will be contacting Breezeway for sure! Hope you are enjoying your home. Cheers, K&D

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Musashi2000
Dec 13, 2018 8:51 am
JulzSol
JulzSol
12 December 2018

Storing repurposed timber

Storing repurposed timber

I've had many mixed suggestions. Some folk say just put tarp over them and others say leave it open so long as they are spaced out with bits of timber every few layers to…

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JulzSol
Dec 12, 2018 2:12 pm
itschardy
itschardy
12 December 2018

New Build - External Rendering Question

New Build - External Rendering Question
WA

Thanks for the info and taking the time to reply, really appreciate it!

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itschardy
Dec 12, 2018 1:31 pm
itschardy
Tim65
Tim65
12 December 2018

Building with Metricon - Compensation for cancelled inspecti

Building with Metricon - Compensation for cancelled inspecti

It’s a critical stage inspection in nsw and a requirement of DA approval conditions for our job

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Tim65
Dec 12, 2018 11:30 am
Tim65
Treedance
Treedance
12 December 2018

Arden - Votivo 43

Arden - Votivo 43
VIC
1 ... 24, 25, 26

So exciting after watching your journey all this time! It looks just beautiful. Now that you’ve reached this milestone, any wisdom you’ve accumulated to share? Congratulations

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Treedance
Dec 12, 2018 12:54 am

We did something simular to what mamz suggested. Something similar could work with your design.

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Melos
Dec 11, 2018 12:58 pm
Forg
Forg
11 December 2018

Builder

Builder

No sorry not au fait with this software/setup and haven't created a thread in so long that I can't go & have a play with it … the new one is probably as good a solution…

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Forg
Dec 11, 2018 10:59 am
bestspecials
bestspecials
10 December 2018

Garage on the boundary

Garage on the boundary
VIC

Our neighbours house is build to boundary and they started building the day we moved in (4 months ago). We left that side of the house where their garage is untouched…

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bestspecials
Dec 10, 2018 2:32 pm
bestspecials
MyFirst
MyFirst
10 December 2018

Does builder top up soil to cover up waffle slab edges?

Does builder top up soil to cover up waffle slab edges?

Thanks all, I will try to negotiate something if they do leave it exposed. LOL. I reminded my SS his obligations and his reply was , he's been in the industry for 20 odd…

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MyFirst
Dec 10, 2018 1:08 pm
amilelka
amilelka
10 December 2018

In need of an architect or builder for some advice please!!!

In need of an architect or builder for some advice please!!!

Wow that's a very luxurious looking house! What I would do is imagine your entry is on the top floor - where the void is now. Then reverse the staircase so it leads…

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amilelka
Dec 10, 2018 11:31 am
building-expert
building-expert
10 December 2018

Occupation Certificate & Interim Occupation Certificate Fail

Occupation Certificate & Interim Occupation Certificate Fail
NSW

I am not familiar with NSW but the general advice is to talk to your certifier to ascertain what exactly the problem is. It seems to be a mixed bag of things to be done by…

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building-expert
Dec 10, 2018 9:47 am
building-expert
staypositive
staypositive
9 December 2018

Review for metronest

Review for metronest

100% agree with this comment avoid them like plague....................... this is all i can say.......... very slow with construction .... not very…

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staypositive
Dec 09, 2018 12:45 pm
STurner
STurner
8 December 2018

Choosing Right Bricks for 1st House

Choosing Right Bricks for 1st House

Hi RileyR, have you come to a conclusion? We're almost at lockup stage and have used PGH Eclipse. For our builder they are an included brick at .74c each. Breaking Dawn is…

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STurner
Dec 08, 2018 4:49 pm
gogo65
gogo65
8 December 2018

Custom Home Designs

Custom Home Designs
NSW

Hi Gogo Yes, PMd you but nothing came through? My email is shanekavanagh090@gmail.com if you want to try email me there?

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gogo65
Dec 08, 2018 12:47 pm
gogo65

Things are starting to take shape. We received our fit our invoice recently. Here are some progress pics

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SAFA1
Dec 07, 2018 10:17 pm
MrsJM
MrsJM
7 December 2018

Calling all Basalt renders

Calling all Basalt renders
VIC

This is the only photo I could find that shows the colours properly. Gutters and front flashing is monument and the fascia is basalt. I wanted the flashing and gutters…

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MrsJM
Dec 07, 2018 7:59 pm
MrsJM

The top story is going to be rendered foam

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brokenstick
Dec 07, 2018 4:50 pm
brokenstick
steph73
steph73
7 December 2018

Henley Aluminium Cornerless Bifolds

Henley Aluminium Cornerless Bifolds
VIC

Hi All Does anyone out there know the cost of Henley's Aluminium Cornerless Bifolds? TIA

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steph73
Dec 07, 2018 1:42 pm
thecube
thecube
6 December 2018

Bardia Flood study map, floor level advise

Bardia Flood study map, floor level advise

Building in bardia Alamein st but not sure with which builder yet. I probably have to get drop edge beam as well due to garage and driveway council rules.

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thecube
Dec 06, 2018 8:57 pm
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kimzhang570
Dec 06, 2018 5:55 pm
Matt.1
Matt.1
5 December 2018

Ansa Homes | Hunter 30 | Build Time Line | HillCroft - NSW

Ansa Homes | Hunter 30 | Build Time Line | HillCroft - NSW
NSW

Hi, its coming along quite quickly. Im.looking at them at the moment and seem to have some good standard inclusions. Did you upgrade much? My biggest worry is the stair…

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Matt.1
Dec 05, 2018 10:07 pm
dulie
dulie
5 December 2018

Building with Metricon - Remove tiles for waterproofing insp

Building with Metricon - Remove tiles for waterproofing insp

Firstly, are you sure that your contract states that you should have waterproofing? Many project builders now have a certified Performance Solution written into the…

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dulie
Dec 05, 2018 4:44 pm
dulie

Hi Guys, We're currently building with Ross North (almost at lock up) and I'm concerned about the finish of our front porch roof (see image below). I think it's called…

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itschardy
Dec 05, 2018 1:19 pm
itschardy
Maabhi
Maabhi
4 December 2018

Cancelling with Burbank after leaving initial deposit

Cancelling with Burbank after leaving initial deposit
VIC

We signed the contract and paid around 15k to Burbank. We can't go ahead because our construction loan didn't get approved. What do we do now? - can I cancel the contract…

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Maabhi
Dec 04, 2018 11:30 pm
Summitlovin
Summitlovin
4 December 2018

First Build with Summit Perth WA

First Build with Summit Perth WA
WA
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Thanks Sethor, yes approx 15 mins after I turned the air con off the leak stopped. Summit have been great as have Ford and doonan. Waiting for an appointment time for it…

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Summitlovin
Dec 04, 2018 4:21 pm
Forg
Forg
4 December 2018

Beginner Question Estimating Build Cost

Beginner Question Estimating Build Cost

One quick comment - it looks as though you're a bit fixated on a cost per square metre, but that's really a fairly farcical number. It may have some value in comparing…

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Forg
Dec 04, 2018 3:03 pm
steel
steel
3 December 2018

Building again, Ben Trager homes WA

Building again, Ben Trager homes WA
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Gotta love those final touches.

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steel
Dec 03, 2018 11:21 pm
blackcat20
blackcat20
3 December 2018

Building Inspectors. Suggestions please. Melb South-East

Building Inspectors. Suggestions please. Melb South-East
VIC

Houspect. Did a great job, and even our SS was very impressed with them.

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blackcat20
Dec 03, 2018 9:10 am
blackcat20
Mel.G
Mel.G
2 December 2018

Tender

Tender
VIC

Be careful with the sales pitch. Review it overnight and sign it the following day Make sure to review everything. Goodluck!

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Mel.G
Dec 02, 2018 8:37 am

22/11/2018 - Slab Poured ( My Birthday ..... what an awesome gift!!! lol

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Chevalierpark
Dec 01, 2018 11:43 pm
Cin
Cin
1 December 2018

Salamanca 34 in Melbourne with Metricon

Salamanca 34 in Melbourne with Metricon
VIC

Hi there, I am considering building this on my own block .... how is your build going? Do you mind me asking what the cost is? Any other suggestions would be great :) Cin

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Cin
Dec 01, 2018 1:23 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
1 December 2018

Coral is slow..

Coral is slow..

I agree, I can't see it being any quicker to go to another builder. Particularly since you'd be behind where you're already at with Coral. And you wouldn't want to rush…

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KingTaco
Dec 01, 2018 11:05 am
KingTaco

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