Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
Building A New House
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
superhouse
superhouse
24 June 2013

Semi-detached house knock down & rebuild

Semi-detached house knock down & rebuild
SA

Hi superhouse. We thought about this for a bit but tbh it's a bit of a bother as the common wall is shared and being able to detach the…

2
1522
superhouse
Jun 24, 2013 10:02 pm
animal
animal
24 June 2013

Frame-less house options

Frame-less house options
VIC

I think some of your points can be solved. My 2 cents: Our pest bloke gave good advice (I happen to have known him for over a decade). If you get the design right, get…

8
2288
animal
Jun 24, 2013 11:25 pm
Jayney35
Jayney35
24 June 2013

Waiting six weeks for slab pour, seven weeks for bricklayer?

Waiting six weeks for slab pour, seven weeks for bricklayer?
WA

Thanks Tracyw, I was still optimistic at 6 weeks. But hearing that they turned away single operator brickies made me pretty annoyed.

14
1729
Jayney35
Jun 25, 2013 12:24 am
mackasmatt
mackasmatt
25 June 2013

Affordable Living - House and Land Package Selections

Affordable Living - House and Land Package Selections
WA

They've told us now we can have want we want providing my neighbour agrees to it, which they think they won't do. Alternatively they've given us an option of a second…

7
1446
mackasmatt
Jun 25, 2013 12:31 pm
albanga
albanga
25 June 2013

List of all items\materials to consider when building?

List of all items\materials to consider when building?
VIC

Thanks lmille32 :D This is a great start! Our house is a 1950's brick which i do not think i will draw much inspiration from but i will definitely take your list to homes…

3
869
albanga
Jun 25, 2013 12:57 pm
CoJaz01
CoJaz01
25 June 2013

Clueless

Clueless
NSW

Thank you for your input :)

1
490
CoJaz01
Jun 25, 2013 3:10 pm
donna61
donna61
25 June 2013

Loft Vs Second Storey

Loft Vs Second Storey
SA

As long as it is walled for sound proofing - we rented a loft home, upstairs was the 'family/theatre room' useless as you had two TV's competing with each other

8
5773
donna61
Jun 25, 2013 3:51 pm
Dexter
Dexter
25 June 2013

URGENT advice needed please

URGENT advice needed please
WA

Hi all I'm builing a double storey., I recently spotted that our 28c front entrance double door frame was 25c. The brickwork has already been complete for the ground…

0
558
Dexter
Jun 25, 2013 7:07 pm
Nitro
Nitro
25 June 2013

ADVICE NEEDED - Paving Problem Solved

ADVICE NEEDED - Paving Problem Solved
WA

Yeah, they mentioned something called a WASLOCK or something. I guess it gets fixed to the gate and they let themselves in or something. I'll research that option as…

8
2224
Nitro
Jun 25, 2013 7:12 pm
Nitro
carak777
carak777
26 June 2013

Bal 29 Zone - Front Door Options

Bal 29 Zone - Front Door Options

Agree Pinny, not a lot of choice in designs but hopefully when the house is built will look great... fingers crossed. ::smile::

3
1804
carak777
Jun 26, 2013 12:06 pm
carak777
hachy
hachy
26 June 2013

House wrapping

House wrapping
NSW

common practice for our builder in SA

1
593
hachy
Jun 26, 2013 4:10 pm
hachy
Jasgirl
Jasgirl
26 June 2013

our first home, custom split level - PCI DONE!!!

our first home, custom split level - PCI DONE!!!
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Hi i notice you said you have the hide a hose could you tell me more about how you find it and the system you have with it? Do you have carpet

259
54787
Jasgirl
Jun 26, 2013 6:59 pm
JagSRK
JagSRK
26 June 2013

Building Henley Empire - PCI booked for 19th June

Building Henley Empire - PCI booked for 19th June
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Congrats on PCI, Any chance you could add pics or maybe put your blog URL in your signature for easy reference? I can't seem to find a…

74
11148
JagSRK
Jun 26, 2013 10:22 pm
capamatirena
capamatirena
27 June 2013

Carlingford Estate

Carlingford Estate
VIC
1 ... 14, 15, 16

Well, mine is a bit of along story as I got extra conduit installed during construction. One conduit was installed from the pit in the street to near the meter box. It was…

310
58091
capamatirena
Jun 27, 2013 12:04 pm
gogo65
gogo65
27 June 2013

Just starting out - Feedback on floorplan :)

Just starting out - Feedback on floorplan :)
SA

Looking at your main bedroom be very careful if you want your bed placed on the WIR wall, we have a similar layout, our room is 4.8 wide and had to get custom bedside…

12
2238
gogo65
Jun 27, 2013 3:53 pm
gogo65
1rocky
1rocky
27 June 2013

TandC's first build.

TandC's first build.
VIC

great view

8
1825
1rocky
Jun 27, 2013 7:07 pm
lmille32
lmille32
27 June 2013

Bought our land. Now what?

Bought our land. Now what?
WA

I would start by looking at your block. Think about the orientation, you want living areas facing north and lesser used rooms on the south that are ok being dark. Think…

5
1665
lmille32
Jun 27, 2013 10:05 pm
lmille32
soakedblonde
soakedblonde
28 June 2013

Bi-Fold Windows in BAL12.5 area

Bi-Fold Windows in BAL12.5 area
VIC

We are in a BAL 12.5 area and the council approved a bifold window. It has 5mm safety glass in it. I think many builders don't like doing things that are out of the box…

5
1788
soakedblonde
Jun 28, 2013 2:24 pm
soakedblonde
staceyd
staceyd
28 June 2013

Urgent Help Needed.....

Urgent Help Needed.....
ACT

If you like the kid leather could you just get it double strength on that wall?

4
1208
staceyd
Jun 28, 2013 5:18 pm
Hamilton23
Hamilton23
28 June 2013

11 weeks since pad done - still no bricklayer !!!

11 weeks since pad done - still no bricklayer !!!
WA

::hyst:: that sucks, watching other houses go up and not your own. I hope things start for you soon!

6
1185
Hamilton23
Jun 28, 2013 7:03 pm
Alex in Vertu
Alex in Vertu
28 June 2013

Builder screening questionnaire?

Builder screening questionnaire?
WA

Thanks again everyone. I sent 15 questions off to our 3 potential builders yesterday afternoon based on this thread. So far 2 detailed responses (one within 2 hours) and…

8
1978
Alex in Vertu
Jun 28, 2013 7:19 pm
Kirstenl
Kirstenl
30 June 2013

PCI - How easily should a builder be let off?

PCI - How easily should a builder be let off?
VIC

I'm thinking about this issue at the moment. We are nowhere near hand over however I have noticed one of the window frames has a chip in it. I'm wondering if this is…

8
1988
Kirstenl
Jun 30, 2013 3:02 pm
muzzman
muzzman
30 June 2013

The MuzzMansion

The MuzzMansion
1, 2

Thanks guys! HomeAngels - 14 weeks all up they tell me - so hopefully early October we will be in

39
9713
muzzman
Jun 30, 2013 9:21 pm
muzzman
S+D in the Gong
S+D in the Gong
30 June 2013

Driveways in Wollongong

Driveways in Wollongong
NSW

I can tell you who NOT to use - Calderwood Valley Concreting!! Nice enough bloke and a reasonable quote but then he sub contracted the job…

6
2797
S+D in the Gong
Jun 30, 2013 9:42 pm
Dollar
Dollar
30 June 2013

Dollarz House.....a quick hello

Dollarz House.....a quick hello
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Hi Dee! :D :D :D

349
37493
Dollar
Jun 30, 2013 11:05 pm
notremaison
notremaison
1 July 2013

Help! Tender with Henley?

Help! Tender with Henley?
VIC

Even when you think you now have the paperwork sorted, triple check and quadruple check the options and inclusions. Ours had slight changes, no biggy although some…

5
2310
notremaison
Jul 01, 2013 12:26 pm
Forg
Forg
1 July 2013

Can't I Pick My Own Sink?

Can't I Pick My Own Sink?
VIC

I'm not convinced that the cost is higher,…

15
3902
Forg
Jul 01, 2013 1:54 pm
6v87qe
6v87qe
1 July 2013

final drawing is done, comments welcomed

final drawing is done, comments welcomed
WA

Also, pay close attention to sound proofing. You have your master bedroom over the garage so if you and your partner start your days at different…

19
3476
6v87qe
Jul 01, 2013 3:28 pm
elle
elle
1 July 2013

House facing the wrong way? & a tile question!

House facing the wrong way? & a tile question!
WA

I honestly think they just plonked it on the plan- we are on a corner block so it is facing a road however there is a stream running along that side therefore you cannot…

4
677
elle
Jul 01, 2013 5:51 pm
13
4719
Tweety81
Jul 01, 2013 6:54 pm

Does anyone know what this is?

Does anyone know what this is?
QLD

I would also say it would be a sewer inspection point.

2
878
1sttimebuilding2012
Jul 01, 2013 11:25 pm
voni74
voni74
2 July 2013

Building the Atlantique Mk2 with Carlisle Homes

Building the Atlantique Mk2 with Carlisle Homes
VIC
1, 2, 3

We have a PCI date. :: It's next Monday July 8th. The inspection from the construction manager went well apparently so hopefully we will be moving into our new home soon! :z:

44
12106
voni74
Jul 02, 2013 10:07 am
Mikeann
Mikeann
2 July 2013

Austral Bricks

Austral Bricks
NSW

Kidsbuggingme and Nitro, i ended up going to Austral display centre this morning and had a good look at the Freedom and you are right, the quality of the Topaz is much…

4
3594
Mikeann
Jul 02, 2013 12:13 pm
donna61
donna61
2 July 2013

pendant over rectangular dining table

pendant over rectangular dining table
ACT

loads of ideas on houzz.com shape won't matter, they all look good.

1
748
donna61
Jul 02, 2013 8:25 pm
mihic
mihic
2 July 2013

Floortech

Floortech
WA

I am considering building a new home with the Floortech system and would value feedback from people that has built a home using this system. If you built again would you…

0
522
mihic
Jul 02, 2013 9:05 pm
JB1
JB1
2 July 2013

Drainage Variation due to Builder Oversight?

Drainage Variation due to Builder Oversight?
VIC

I didn't read that part... Nothing gets past you! :D

9
1728
JB1
Jul 02, 2013 9:21 pm
Jasgirl
Jasgirl
2 July 2013

Custom Build Western Sydney

Custom Build Western Sydney
NSW

Attempting to start my own thread and upload pictures for feedback but no idea how to do it! Can someone please educate me? Thanks

0
580
Jasgirl
Jul 02, 2013 9:57 pm
balilover
balilover
2 July 2013

316 Marine grade fan recommendations

316 Marine grade fan recommendations
NSW

We are getting a 316 marine grade stainless steel fan for our alfresco area, and it can't be in a room with at least 3 walls as we only have 2 walls on our alfresco. Can…

0
533
balilover
Jul 02, 2013 10:39 pm
BrownKokonut
BrownKokonut
3 July 2013

Our Marbella Build with Porter Davis

Our Marbella Build with Porter Davis
VIC
1, 2

We have completed our base stage. The house inspector came last week and gave us their report, and there were some defects needing attention which I've forwarded to the…

21
7204
BrownKokonut
Jul 03, 2013 4:10 am
Vetra43
Vetra43
3 July 2013

Laminex espresso ligna silk finish pics plz?

Laminex espresso ligna silk finish pics plz?
VIC

Thanks Gogo and Jan, That helps really, Both your kitchens look wonderful, and I too have a window as splashback like both of you. So looking forward to see mine when…

8
3461
Vetra43
Jul 03, 2013 10:53 am
Zalira
Zalira
3 July 2013

Zalira's build

Zalira's build
QLD

We had 8 painters at the house yesterday and the painting was due to be finished today. I think the electrician is doing the lighting on Monday. We are due to have carpet,…

18
6102
Zalira
Jul 03, 2013 5:17 pm
Zalira
bluesteel
bluesteel
3 July 2013

What do you do before you've had time to landscape?

What do you do before you've had time to landscape?
NSW

We had serious clay issues and no driveway for about 3 months in winter - I used all the appliance boxes and really any boxes we could get hold of and they were put down…

12
1432
bluesteel
Jul 03, 2013 9:25 pm
bluesteel
building-expert
building-expert
3 July 2013

Sewer Pipe Depth

Sewer Pipe Depth
VIC

Builder is required to satisfy himself of the foundation data before entering building contract, this means that if the information was there and he missed it I would ask…

10
7588
building-expert
Jul 03, 2013 9:54 pm
building-expert
donna61
donna61
3 July 2013

Removalist wanted - caring, careful, considered MANDURAH

Removalist wanted - caring, careful, considered MANDURAH
WA

We had Allied Pickford's move us back from Tasmania and all we had was one broken glass. They did a fantastic job, but that's for bigger moves though

11
1159
donna61
Jul 03, 2013 10:16 pm
Waratah_slopes
Waratah_slopes
4 July 2013

Hebel Renderer Issue

Hebel Renderer Issue
NSW

Hi All, We are building a new home in the blue mountains and am getting crazy from the Hebel Renderer! He was over a month late, promised he'd be here Sunday, then…

0
602
Waratah_slopes
Jul 04, 2013 12:51 pm
lmille32
lmille32
4 July 2013

Please help with our floor plan

Please help with our floor plan
VIC

Yeah it might not save you thousands but it will save you something. For my build we're counting pennies so every little bit counts :)

6
1429
lmille32
Jul 04, 2013 2:58 pm
lmille32
bashworth
bashworth
5 July 2013

Correct water pipe size?

Correct water pipe size?
WA

There are a range of sizes depending on things like materials, however the standard domestic water supply is based on a 20mm diameter meter.

1
496
bashworth
Jul 05, 2013 5:06 am
bashworth
Mullet
Mullet
5 July 2013

Building in Perth- Change during construction.

Building in Perth- Change during construction.
WA

Thats a major change and a big job that would cost. Not something I would want to do after slab was down. Should have picked it up prior to ITC drawings.

2
715
Mullet
Jul 05, 2013 10:47 am
BJ88
BJ88
5 July 2013

Cost of building with Colorbond vs Tile roof

Cost of building with Colorbond vs Tile roof
WA
1, 2

Consider the added cost of servicing a house Electrical / Cabling and HVAC Wise if you go with a colourbond house. It makes it much more labour intensive in many cases…

28
17730
BJ88
Jul 05, 2013 2:51 pm
BJ88
jaceb
jaceb
5 July 2013

How long until land settlement

How long until land settlement
VIC

In contrast, I settled on my land before roads were finished, and street lights and services weren't even completed. I've now been settled on the land for over a month,…

8
2458
jaceb
Jul 06, 2013 12:08 am
jaceb

You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House
You are here
Building ForumBuilding A New House

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024