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boysenberry2014
boysenberry2014
25 November 2014

Upgrading bricks - building with Metricon

Upgrading bricks - building with Metricon
NSW

Hi M quote us around $5k to upgrade to category 4 for around 42sq home.

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boysenberry2014
Nov 25, 2014 1:58 pm

So things have been on the slow side, stuff still getting done but supervisor had a family emergency and therefore had 2 weeks off and nobody really took over so a bit of…

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jaclegg88
Nov 25, 2014 1:41 pm
Beazley77
Beazley77
25 November 2014

Content-Living upgrades

Content-Living upgrades
WA

Hi guys my partner and I are looking to build with Content-Living in Southwest WA, most likely the Hermitage Lodge design. Just wondering if…

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Beazley77
Nov 25, 2014 1:30 pm
Beazley77
Forg
Forg
25 November 2014

H vs M (Victoria)

H vs M (Victoria)
VIC

A refusal to do something doesn't indicate anything to do with the quality of the work, in my opinion at least. It may be a pointer towards the level of inclusions, but…

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Forg
Nov 25, 2014 12:53 pm
Ru2014
Ru2014
25 November 2014

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- Still no Slab

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- Still no Slab
QLD

Still no slab yet as last week it was raining so they could not do it. Hubby spoke to Site Supervisor yesterday and said they will pour it today. So still waiting.

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Ru2014
Nov 25, 2014 9:25 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 November 2014

Site supervisor

Site supervisor
VIC

It is extremely good to meet the SS as early as possible and not be a "nuisance". By this I don't mean asking questions or keeping in touch and viewing. But - speak to…

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Saint Mike
Nov 25, 2014 7:08 am
Saint Mike
Melsie68
Melsie68
25 November 2014

Dark Carpets and White Tiles??

Dark Carpets and White Tiles??
WA

Was looking forward to see your tiles . they look great .did you use light grey grout .if so smart choice

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Melsie68
Nov 25, 2014 12:49 am
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
24 November 2014

Would you go light or darker floors

Would you go light or darker floors
VIC

+1 contrast works ️

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MyH1Login
Nov 24, 2014 10:51 pm
MyH1Login
Teflon69
Teflon69
24 November 2014

What physical termite barrier are you using???

What physical termite barrier are you using???
1, 2

Lots of people have back good points here. Just remember Termite Barriers are just that Barriers - they don't stop termites, they are just designed to prevent concealed…

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Teflon69
Nov 24, 2014 10:40 pm
Teflon69
housebythewater
housebythewater
24 November 2014

Joyfulbuilder WA - Content-Living - closing thread

Joyfulbuilder WA - Content-Living - closing thread
WA
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Congratulations Joyful! I hope we bump into each other in the street one day!

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housebythewater
Nov 24, 2014 8:12 pm
housebythewater
Bennycat
Bennycat
24 November 2014

Helena valley views site costs

Helena valley views site costs
WA

Hi, just wondering if anyone from stage 1 could share how much your site costs were.

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Bennycat
Nov 24, 2014 3:56 pm
F2014
F2014
24 November 2014

Another builder on our land

Another builder on our land
NSW

Thanks for replying everyone. We contacted them today and sent email saying if it's not remove by Wednesday we will remove it and will not be liable for anything. They…

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F2014
Nov 24, 2014 3:26 pm
firstbuild14
firstbuild14
23 November 2014

PCI/ HANDOVER

PCI/ HANDOVER
QLD

Its very frustrating i need to organise my landscaper to come in too and worried im leaving it too late to book him in as i still dont have a date yet :/

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firstbuild14
Nov 23, 2014 5:23 pm
TraceyWayne
TraceyWayne
23 November 2014

Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Tiling & Benchtop

Custom Design 5 Acres Northern NSW - Tiling & Benchtop
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Okay m-sass all caught up and your build is gorgeous! Can't wait to see that virtual snakeskin splashback!! Aren't you sooo happy to be nearly at the end? Building is such…

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TraceyWayne
Nov 23, 2014 1:34 pm
TraceyWayne
macky1012
macky1012
23 November 2014

Building Rants

Building Rants
WA

On behalf of a friend of mine, My (friend's) waffle pod slab floored house is over 90mm out-of-level and the sewer separated. And there was…

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macky1012
Nov 23, 2014 11:47 am
macky1012
robbie55
robbie55
23 November 2014

Poll- Will you build again?

Poll- Will you build again?
WA

I would build again in a heartbeat.

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robbie55
Nov 23, 2014 11:38 am
robbie55
priscia2104
priscia2104
23 November 2014

Home and land packages advertised with GST?

Home and land packages advertised with GST?
NSW

Anyone can share the thought? :)

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priscia2104
Nov 23, 2014 10:40 am
priscia2104
Stewie D
Stewie D
23 November 2014

Cladding Materials

Cladding Materials
NSW

As an aside to your original post. if you are looking at cladding and don't want just foam sheets then MgO panels are pretty good. A client of mine did most of the outside…

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Stewie D
Nov 23, 2014 9:09 am
Crazyk
Crazyk
23 November 2014

garage ceiling height

garage ceiling height
WA

The garage door height is something people miss, just remember the door retractor will be a little bit higher than the door opening but not much. Also if you have a rear…

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Crazyk
Nov 23, 2014 4:58 am
Crazyk
Anocha
Anocha
23 November 2014

Blinds to be installed after handover by Burbank

Blinds to be installed after handover by Burbank
VIC

Yay Burbank had replaced n installed the blinds!

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Anocha
Nov 23, 2014 4:53 am
Anocha
BJ88
BJ88
23 November 2014

Intelligent Homes (Perth)

Intelligent Homes (Perth)
WA

Not all builders use them but quite a few do use them by default. Some home owners opt to use an independent company for their smart wiring in Perth.

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BJ88
Nov 23, 2014 2:04 am
BJ88
insider
insider
22 November 2014

Warralily Coast or Mt.Duneed Waffle Pod concerns

Warralily Coast or Mt.Duneed Waffle Pod concerns
VIC

Well as a builder if I were building my home on fill I would rather have 50 piers bored down to stable ground with a waffle on top…

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insider
Nov 22, 2014 10:44 pm
insider
LeanneR
LeanneR
22 November 2014

Building with Aveling in Byford - Study Nook Design

Building with Aveling in Byford - Study Nook Design
WA
1 ... 29, 30, 31

Wow those are some bright colours!

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LeanneR
Nov 22, 2014 7:14 pm
LeanneR
Shambini
Shambini
22 November 2014

Render or Brick?

Render or Brick?
WA

We are using bricks, rendered hebel and james hardie cladding. Should make the house look interesting.

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Shambini
Nov 22, 2014 3:18 pm
Shambini
ardie514
ardie514
22 November 2014

Redink Built First Home - Waiting for construction

Redink Built First Home - Waiting for construction
WA

Hey Jay89 last time i drove by your block i noticed brickwork hadn't started yet :( really hope by now it has. We're going to head over this weekend sometime to check on…

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ardie514
Nov 22, 2014 2:29 pm
willpower
willpower
22 November 2014

Sloping block - builder on a Sunshine Coast, QLD

Sloping block - builder on a Sunshine Coast, QLD
QLD

I haven't built through these builders, but know of friends and colleagues who have, and they speak highly of them. Because they aren't project builders, they specialise…

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willpower
Nov 22, 2014 9:56 am
willpower
priscia2104
priscia2104
22 November 2014

New home and land

New home and land
WA

I dont think ours in that step yet as our land not yet register and settle

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priscia2104
Nov 22, 2014 9:19 am
priscia2104
nextbigstep
nextbigstep
22 November 2014

Having some Sliding doors

Having some Sliding doors
VIC

We're having cavity sliding doors to the ensuite and walk in pantry. We have glass sliding doors externally from laundry and living/dining. We also have double doors to…

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nextbigstep
Nov 22, 2014 8:43 am
Liliana
Liliana
22 November 2014

Fencing/flooring and occupancy certificate

Fencing/flooring and occupancy certificate
VIC

You're welcome MyH1Login, and pay particular attention to (a). We just assumed the house had been built to the contract and specifications. Never assume anything.

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Liliana
Nov 22, 2014 7:33 am
archetto
archetto
22 November 2014

Builder damaged paths - how much?

Builder damaged paths - how much?
WA

Nah in their own contract conditions

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archetto
Nov 22, 2014 12:43 am
archetto
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
21 November 2014

Building a New House - Lessons Learned

Building a New House - Lessons Learned
WA

Think about bench heights. Often standard heights are quite low and don't take into account the 10-15mm or more you lose by tiling your floor.…

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MyH1Login
Nov 21, 2014 10:25 pm
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
21 November 2014

Pre handover inspection list!!

Pre handover inspection list!!
VIC

might be a bit late on this one but make sure you check that light switches match the lights you wanted and triple check for water…

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MyH1Login
Nov 21, 2014 10:19 pm
MyH1Login
trindy
trindy
21 November 2014

Our Metricon Santorini! FRAMES!!! *PICS*

Our Metricon Santorini! FRAMES!!! *PICS*
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

where are ya lila? any updates?

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trindy
Nov 21, 2014 10:13 pm
trindy
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
21 November 2014

What Expectations at PCI?

What Expectations at PCI?
NSW

Hmm I'm interested in this question too as our PCI is next Friday.. Although I'm just going to mark anything that is unacceptable, not brand new looking, and anything that…

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MyH1Login
Nov 21, 2014 10:13 pm
MyH1Login
Jamie88
Jamie88
21 November 2014

Anyone building in Elderslie, Camden Heights or Australand?

Anyone building in Elderslie, Camden Heights or Australand?
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi all! We had our land excavated yesterday in the Merino land release. We are building with McDonald Jones on Corven Avenue. Anyone else…

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Jamie88
Nov 21, 2014 7:40 pm
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_lucinda
Nov 21, 2014 7:20 pm
_lucinda
The Slaters
The Slaters
21 November 2014

What colour mortar to use with Austral 'Silver' Bricks?????

What colour mortar to use with Austral 'Silver' Bricks?????
QLD

Hi we have chosen Austral nougat bricks with white sand I agree light bricks stand out better with the light mortar This brick looked very different with the grey…

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The Slaters
Nov 21, 2014 4:53 pm
The Slaters
mapleton
mapleton
21 November 2014

Building with Riviera Homes aka Provence homes

Building with Riviera Homes aka Provence homes
VIC

Hello Everyone, After the meeting with the director of the company in July, we got to know that since we want to move the house a bit forward, we will need a dispensation…

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mapleton
Nov 21, 2014 11:44 am
kavehman
kavehman
21 November 2014

Padmount substation block

Padmount substation block
NSW

There will be an easement around the padmount (this easement 3m or 4m x 3.5m should be noted on the land title). Your services such as water &…

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kavehman
Nov 21, 2014 8:33 am
TiVeena
TiVeena
20 November 2014

henley Emperor nouveau Q1 at the point plumpton

henley Emperor nouveau Q1 at the point plumpton
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi 1st time building, we are at tender stage now and would like to know if you have requested the ducted rangehood to vent outside..our tender said its not possible but in…

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TiVeena
Nov 20, 2014 7:46 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
20 November 2014

Builder is increasing price

Builder is increasing price

Talk to them first - but our contract was based on no increases beyond the allowances in the contract - ie we knew the max figures involved. We came in under on most of…

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Saint Mike
Nov 20, 2014 5:55 pm
Saint Mike
jessicana10
jessicana10
20 November 2014

Austral Hawthorn bricks and Woodland grey roof?

Austral Hawthorn bricks and Woodland grey roof?
VIC

We have just come back from our colour selection and think we have made a big mistake. We selected Austral Hawthorn bricks with a Woodland Grey Colourbond roof as we…

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jessicana10
Nov 20, 2014 4:28 pm
jessicana10
Beazley77
Beazley77
20 November 2014

Reticulation for New home

Reticulation for New home
WA

I've just realised this is one thing I seem to have forgotten. Thinking back to prestart i think I was asked but was a bit aloof ::wornout:: thinking it would have been to service…

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Beazley77
Nov 20, 2014 2:21 pm
Beazley77
Mondeo
Mondeo
20 November 2014

Building the Emerson by Carlisle, Sth Eastern Suburbs, Vic

Building the Emerson by Carlisle, Sth Eastern Suburbs, Vic
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Oh yes I remember your build now with…

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Mondeo
Nov 20, 2014 12:24 pm
Mondeo
Marmalade
Marmalade
20 November 2014

Starting our Journey - Allcastle homes - The Regent

Starting our Journey - Allcastle homes - The Regent
NSW

..and ensure they have a water drainage protocol in place as well, even the slightest rain turned our site into a muddy bog, there was no regard for sloping the site away…

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Marmalade
Nov 20, 2014 7:48 am
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
19 November 2014

House Build: Made all the wrong choices.

House Build: Made all the wrong choices.
1, 2, 3

Your kitchen is lovely :) especially the CrystalGloss cabinets, but I'm biased as that's what we have ;)

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HomeAngels
Nov 19, 2014 6:35 pm
HomeAngels
13Jack
13Jack
19 November 2014

Have you got warranties and manuals?

Have you got warranties and manuals?
VIC

You should get all the papers on hand-over. From air-con to carpets etc etc. Termite…

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13Jack
Nov 19, 2014 1:52 pm
missmae
missmae
19 November 2014

list of things to fix

list of things to fix
VIC

I would definately give them the list asap. They know you are there already so, it will save them and you time in the end!

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missmae
Nov 19, 2014 10:40 am
bermuda23
bermuda23
19 November 2014

Applying for dispensation

Applying for dispensation
VIC

Hi all, I'm intending to apply for a dispensation to my council in relation to the natural lights to the habitable window (reg. 420). Have anyone used to apply for this…

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bermuda23
Nov 19, 2014 8:59 am
justheart
justheart
18 November 2014

Facade colour advice/help

Facade colour advice/help
VIC

Haha.... we have black Sambuca Roofs... we also have sarking all throughout our house so that helps with the heat a little i guess. Was pretty hot a few days ago and i…

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justheart
Nov 18, 2014 10:53 pm
justheart

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