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rnd
rnd
31 January 2022

Icon Homes

Icon Homes
NSW

We went with Icon and though the pre-build experience was amazing, once the build started there was little communication when we had questions or requests and the…

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rnd
Jan 31, 2022 2:54 pm

Hi all, Asking for advice for the below home. The mortar has a massive variation and looks ugly. There has been no change to this wall over the last 6 months of the…

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eccentric88
Jan 31, 2022 8:52 am
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
30 January 2022

Building at Willowdale

Building at Willowdale
NSW
1 ... 163, 164, 165

Hi Everyone, We’re looking at purchasing the next land release, which the sales agent speculates in late Feb, pending council approvals. Is the selection process for…

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fhbnewbie
Jan 30, 2022 9:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 January 2022

Good time to build a new house?

Good time to build a new house?

From what I've been told by those owners affected. The insurance companies aren't happy to pay out to complete their homes in the current market. So They are forcing…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 30, 2022 7:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
chippy
chippy
30 January 2022

Garage Storage cost estimate (built-in robe 4m wide)

Garage Storage cost estimate (built-in robe 4m wide)

I'd add the extra floor space. Your garage is only 5.6m long, if you put built in cabinets you will be down to close on 5m internal length. Normally you would want a bit…

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chippy
Jan 30, 2022 3:07 pm
chippy
homejourney
homejourney
30 January 2022

Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs

Porter Davis Upgrades and Costs
VIC
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Hi everyone, trying to get some pricing on upgrades with PD. Anyone happens to have any ideas on pricing for WIR fitout in the master. Any pictures with pricing will be…

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homejourney
Jan 30, 2022 2:07 pm
Home2021
Home2021
29 January 2022

Tall awing window 30 cm or 60cm above ground?

Tall awing window 30 cm or 60cm above ground?

I am just wondering for a tall awing window (width 90cm), does it looks good 60cm above ground or 30cm above ground. Does it matter to the feel?

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Home2021
Jan 29, 2022 4:01 pm
Joker
Joker
29 January 2022

clueless first time builder

clueless first time builder

It would be negligent if u didn't get a pre contract inspection,u won't find major to minor mistakes,unfair clauses, barely legal or worse bits that will cost u big…

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Joker
Jan 29, 2022 1:57 pm
CluelessOwner
CluelessOwner
28 January 2022

Our First Home Build with Commodore Homes in Seville Grove!

Our First Home Build with Commodore Homes in Seville Grove!
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi, If you don't mind me asking, we have also chosen the loongana-limestone as the face brick as it looks great. However we found that the sand texture on it is loose and…

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CluelessOwner
Jan 28, 2022 11:28 pm
CluelessOwner
CluelessOwner
28 January 2022

First home build,Movida Midvale WA, Smart Homes For Living

First home build,Movida Midvale WA, Smart Homes For Living
WA
1, 2, 3

Hi, If you don't mind me asking, we have also chosen the loongana-limestone as the face brick as it looks great. However we found that the sand texture on it is loose…

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CluelessOwner
Jan 28, 2022 11:23 pm

A couple of additional 3d images

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zqs
Jan 28, 2022 11:11 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
26 January 2022

Floor plan feedback please

Floor plan feedback please

Thanks again for everything. I appreciate it immensely!

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BanjoDan
Jan 26, 2022 10:28 pm
Franklin53
Franklin53
26 January 2022

Franklin 53 provincial facade

Franklin 53 provincial facade

Has anybody built a franklin53 with a provincial facade with metricon. Could you please post a picture Thanks in advance

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Franklin53
Jan 26, 2022 8:23 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
26 January 2022

Floorplan thoughts??

Floorplan thoughts??

Your roof could be so much simpler if you aligned the living room/bed 4 exterior wall and also the kitchen/dining exterior wall. This could remove two valleys and make it…

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stonesthrow
Jan 26, 2022 11:17 am
MrWarranBuffet
MrWarranBuffet
25 January 2022

For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane

For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane

Hi all For double brick wall with cavity can you use polyurethane damp proof course or do you have to use aluminium damp proof course?

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MrWarranBuffet
Jan 25, 2022 11:03 pm
AseDE
AseDE
25 January 2022

Contract Tips Before Signing

Contract Tips Before Signing

Hi @ We are in Victoria and going to sign the HIA Contract soon. But there are some changes and variations that need to be in that contract. Ex: delete the…

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AseDE
Jan 25, 2022 4:20 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
24 January 2022

How much did my build cost?

How much did my build cost?

Agreed, everyone has a different taste to things, floor size and bedrooms does not really mean anything. It all comes down to your selections. For example, I am very…

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Flamingo
Jan 24, 2022 9:39 pm
Nous
Nous
24 January 2022

Durisol Builder in Sydney

Durisol Builder in Sydney

What is everyone using in Perth?

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Nous
Jan 24, 2022 6:52 pm
zan007
zan007
24 January 2022

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi twuuni, I know this is very old thread but still hoping for the response. :) Your house looks awesome and thanks for this forum. It's so helpful for people like…

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zan007
Jan 24, 2022 3:21 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
Homebuildguide-Colin
24 January 2022

Building price increases

Building price increases
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hey all! From speaking to some Builder on the ground in Melbourne, they have done a flat markup up across all cost centres in some cases of 7% - 12%. Small builders…

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Homebuildguide-Colin
Jan 24, 2022 1:12 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
caphe
caphe
23 January 2022

Fairmont NSW Balmoral

Fairmont NSW Balmoral
NSW

We are yet to build with Fairmont NSW for the Balmoral 42. Just curious to find out any experiences or issues from those who have built with Fairmont NSW. How many years…

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caphe
Jan 23, 2022 4:54 pm
Mox80
Mox80
23 January 2022

Brick colours to go with Light coloured cocnrete roof tiles.

Brick colours to go with Light coloured cocnrete roof tiles.
NSW

Just ordered austral brick castellana. Cheaper than PGH. You and builder will save Se below PGH colour range. Take a tile sample and visit a PGH showroom

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Mox80
Jan 23, 2022 12:27 am
Flamingo
Flamingo
21 January 2022

Hotondo Homes in Administration

Hotondo Homes in Administration
NSW

I was at Home World the other day, I see some builders have promotion for 18 months price lock, if I am not wrong, it is McDonald Jones Homes, I don't think it's purely…

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Flamingo
Jan 21, 2022 9:47 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
Homebuildguide-Colin
21 January 2022

Custom Home Building Blog

Custom Home Building Blog
VIC

Hey everyone I started…

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Homebuildguide-Colin
Jan 21, 2022 2:28 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
build2020
build2020
21 January 2022

Pre final inspection-outstanding

Pre final inspection-outstanding
VIC

Fantastic news re Thomas Archer. We are currently building with them and they have been fantastic.

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build2020
Jan 21, 2022 2:19 pm
r_13
r_13
20 January 2022

Carlisle Homes Special Conditions and Contract Specification

Carlisle Homes Special Conditions and Contract Specification
VIC

From memory Carlisle's contract also states something to the effect that waterproofing warranty will be void unless it is inspected every 12 months (several parts like…

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r_13
Jan 20, 2022 4:43 pm
r_13
strannik
strannik
20 January 2022

Alfresco Surface Tiling

Alfresco Surface Tiling

yeah i guess i should've been a bit clearer in my post. the builder wasn't talking about tiles per se, they said they cannot raise the alfresco/porch slab to allow tiles…

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strannik
Jan 20, 2022 9:57 am
MBX3
MBX3
18 January 2022

New build floor plan advice

New build floor plan advice

ramjam01 - Just my tow cents from my custom build underway - Pantry seems small given Fridge has taken up other side. (Perhaps make island and sink wall longer with…

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MBX3
Jan 18, 2022 1:14 pm
MBX3
strannik
strannik
18 January 2022

Stockland - Land Release Process

Stockland - Land Release Process

I don't know anything about appointments, they didn't do them when we bought land about a year ago. For us the process was fairly simple. We picked the lot we liked, paid…

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strannik
Jan 18, 2022 8:17 am
Flamingo
Flamingo
16 January 2022

dropdown ceiling

dropdown ceiling

I paid $800 for kitchen drop down ceiling, it seems reasonable.

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Flamingo
Jan 16, 2022 5:38 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
16 January 2022

Drop from slab to fence

Drop from slab to fence

I would expect that the slab design would include piers under the edge beam as you have drainage running approx 500mm outside the slab edge, this would be within the zone…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 16, 2022 4:55 pm
BuildingandLegal
Home2021
Home2021
15 January 2022

bearers & Joist Alfreso

bearers & Joist Alfreso

Hi, Just wondering any of you have bearers & Joist Alfreso which has concrete on it and tiling. Is it possible to have that? If yes how the builder to it? Currently for…

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Home2021
Jan 15, 2022 2:52 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
15 January 2022

Swimming pool tiling installation cost

Swimming pool tiling installation cost

Hi guys, I have never built a pool before, I have got a quote for $6900 for install only (I supply tiles) to pool surround plus copping, size $18m2 + 24lm Pool coping. Is…

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Flamingo
Jan 15, 2022 1:49 pm
Meccxmecc
Meccxmecc
15 January 2022

Coral Homes Grange 22 Build - QLD

Coral Homes Grange 22 Build - QLD
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Allblaqk I've read from the other post that you've built with jkw. Do you mind to give me some details..e.g quality fixtures etc Ty

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Meccxmecc
Jan 15, 2022 12:50 pm
centralcoast71
centralcoast71
15 January 2022

Metricon Electricals

Metricon Electricals

ANyone know if Metricon on central coast is also using Strautus?

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centralcoast71
Jan 15, 2022 12:03 pm
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alexp79
Jan 14, 2022 1:58 pm
Home2021
Home2021
13 January 2022

alfresco above ground

alfresco above ground

Thanks Boris

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Home2021
Jan 13, 2022 9:36 pm
gunny
gunny
13 January 2022

Tile look colorbond roof

Tile look colorbond roof
NSW

We need a colorbond roof due to roof pitch. Is tile look colorbond an option? Please help with links and images.

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gunny
Jan 13, 2022 7:39 pm

Hi guys i am fairly new to building a double story house and stuff and have recently got myself a 448 lot in Melbourne during my search for house designs i have realized i…

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vikram6644
Jan 13, 2022 3:41 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
13 January 2022

Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.

Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.

Wow that sounds nasty … I hope all gets sorted out soon for you

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CD12JD
Jan 13, 2022 11:27 am
CD12JD
AnjC
AnjC
12 January 2022

Lintels and things

Lintels and things

Aha! Thanks. This makes sense. Yeah, it’s a nice suburb but I still think it’s overpriced! Lucky for me I’m not going to be selling any time soon so won’t be…

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AnjC
Jan 12, 2022 10:43 pm
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ThisYear
Jan 12, 2022 4:33 pm
Dylandbrooke
Dylandbrooke
12 January 2022

Coral Homes - Modified Grange 29

Coral Homes - Modified Grange 29
QLD
1 ... 15, 16, 17

No issue at all! I told them from day 1 of the items I would like to supply.

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Dylandbrooke
Jan 12, 2022 10:10 am
Dylandbrooke
AbbieBryant
AbbieBryant
12 January 2022

Owner Supplying with Coral Homes

Owner Supplying with Coral Homes

Hi all, My partner and I are at the beginning stages of our build journey (we have the land but that's about it). We are seriously considering building the Coral Homes…

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AbbieBryant
Jan 12, 2022 9:03 am
AbbieBryant
AbbieBryant
12 January 2022

New Coral Homes Lisbon Build

New Coral Homes Lisbon Build

Hi all, My partner and I are at the beginning stages of our build journey (we have the land but that's about it). We are seriously considering building the Coral Homes…

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AbbieBryant
Jan 12, 2022 8:40 am
Josh22
Josh22
9 January 2022

Second Story Design change - Please Help/Provide feedback

Second Story Design change - Please Help/Provide feedback
ACT

Makes complete sense! I like that idea - many thanks!

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Josh22
Jan 09, 2022 5:25 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
8 January 2022

Looking for carpenters to hire...

Looking for carpenters to hire...

So true, which is why I break down the tasks into smaller stages. I'm currently sourcing timbers, expecting soon this month hopefully to be confirmed next week. Only H2…

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tranlan257
Jan 08, 2022 5:56 pm
jung suman
jung suman
8 January 2022

Water hammering and front pillar.

Water hammering and front pillar.
VIC

I have a new built house where I found 3 issues that looks big for me there are so many small ones.., water hammering, builder sent someone who did the plumbing ,he just…

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jung suman
Jan 08, 2022 2:21 am
tranlan257
tranlan257
6 January 2022

Posi truss / Floor truss, is it better to order from manufac

Posi truss / Floor truss, is it better to order from manufac

Hi Everyone, I am building a double-storey house, finished slab, commencing the frame stage next. I have timbers takeoff including timber materials for framing the floor.…

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tranlan257
Jan 06, 2022 4:46 pm
oklouise
oklouise
6 January 2022

House plans

House plans

without enlarging the original floor plan my suggestions include a window in the wiw for light and ventilation, double vanity on the south side allows for more storage,…

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oklouise
Jan 06, 2022 3:25 pm

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