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akgo
akgo
20 June 2022

How can I build a house on a tight budget

How can I build a house on a tight budget

Thank you very much for the clear steps to take in building a house, . What you say about why we need an engineer first over an architect (designer) makes sense; very…

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akgo
Jun 20, 2022 11:56 am
Zarrembus
Zarrembus
20 June 2022

Duplex design - living/dining room

Duplex design - living/dining room

please check out our floor plan for duplex house.

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Zarrembus
Jun 20, 2022 1:36 am
Zarrembus
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
19 June 2022

Porter Davis - Savoy 40 - Void Design

Porter Davis - Savoy 40 - Void Design

The noise transmission aspect of a void has already been mentioned. How would the void impact heating and cooling?

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Phil of Sydney
Jun 19, 2022 6:09 pm
Noname
Noname
19 June 2022

Unpopular Opinion - Brick Mortar Color

Unpopular Opinion - Brick Mortar Color

Yes and no. Yes if you're going custom. No of you're going volume. Volume builders typically give two options. Natural/grey and off white (which they eff up 90% of the time).

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Noname
Jun 19, 2022 8:15 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
18 June 2022

Supplying kitchen appliances rather than going with builder

Supplying kitchen appliances rather than going with builder

The Builders Insurance (different to Home Warranty) only covers items supplied by the builder, regardless of it being on site. The builder gets a really good deal on the…

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BuildingandLegal
Jun 18, 2022 8:27 pm
BuildingandLegal
bannie
bannie
18 June 2022

New Build, frames not aligned with each other

New Build, frames not aligned with each other

Hi All, Just wondering whether what you see on the attached pic (inside the red circles) is normal or is this an area of concern? I have scheduled an inspection by an…

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bannie
Jun 18, 2022 3:08 pm
alexp79
alexp79
18 June 2022

Metricon caught Photoshopped Build Images On Engineering

Metricon caught Photoshopped Build Images On Engineering
WA

Haha. Funny. Brickwork is not structural though, so in the worst scenario they will be just getting a crack in the bricks which Metricon would still have to fix at the warranty.

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alexp79
Jun 18, 2022 12:00 pm
afpo23
afpo23
17 June 2022

Infills above windows

Infills above windows

The beams are holding up the stud walls upstairs and are at joist level, concealed in the joists. They're to support the internal walls upstairs. I will frame out under…

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afpo23
Jun 17, 2022 2:32 pm
udhay
udhay
17 June 2022

Vaastu Homes Review

Vaastu Homes Review

Vaastu Homes Review. PLEASE STAY AWAY. Manu and Manish are the owners. They build under Aycon Construction…

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udhay
Jun 17, 2022 1:40 pm
Noname
Noname
16 June 2022

Building Duplex/Dual Occ in this current construction indust

Building Duplex/Dual Occ in this current construction indust

this has been discussed ad nauseam. IMO, its not going to become materially cheaper to build homes. Any drop in supply cost that becomes more available due to less…

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Noname
Jun 16, 2022 11:50 am
Jason526
Jason526
15 June 2022

Scaffolding question

Scaffolding question

Mine was up for almost two months, end of Oct to Christmas.

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Jason526
Jun 15, 2022 10:39 am
MrSober
MrSober
14 June 2022

NBN connection in new build - how to tell if it's installed?

NBN connection in new build - how to tell if it's installed?

The way it was explained to us was the builder installed the conduit for the service to where you want it. (For me its in a storage room off the garage) Think in new…

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MrSober
Jun 14, 2022 1:18 pm
beetleone
beetleone
14 June 2022

Ending building contract

Ending building contract

Thank you, appreciate your advise

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beetleone
Jun 14, 2022 9:49 am
TeeBee
TeeBee
13 June 2022

Double storey build NSW

Double storey build NSW
NSW

Hi all, Wondering how people's double storey builds are coming along this year? Costings, quality, delays etc etc. In our circumstances, we need to start soon but quite…

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TeeBee
Jun 13, 2022 9:50 pm
Uvk786
Uvk786
13 June 2022

Home designs with Void - Alternate Options to PD

Home designs with Void - Alternate Options to PD

Sorry, the build area is melbourne west

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Uvk786
Jun 13, 2022 4:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 June 2022

Cost to Upgrade 20Mpa to 25Mpa Concrete? Screw Piers?

Cost to Upgrade 20Mpa to 25Mpa Concrete? Screw Piers?

Why not Own copyright of your Drawings, Engineering, Data/proofs and include a project builder, custom builder, etc in the 3 builders that you choose to tender and…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 13, 2022 10:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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Robert Jackson
Jun 12, 2022 11:35 pm
John Lynne
John Lynne
12 June 2022

Coral Homes

Coral Homes
NSW

Has anyone built a Coral Home at Medowie NSW and how was the experience?

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John Lynne
Jun 12, 2022 10:41 pm
strannik
strannik
10 June 2022

Energy / Insulation Upgrades

Energy / Insulation Upgrades

3 is definitely both, because 'R' is a thermal rating. Sound rating is 'Rw'. So in terms of thermal properties they seem the same.

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strannik
Jun 10, 2022 7:27 pm
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
10 June 2022

Non performing builder with industry contracts

Non performing builder with industry contracts

100% agreed the ACCC should be doing more and launch an investigation

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KangarooBuilder
Jun 10, 2022 6:10 pm
alexp79
alexp79
10 June 2022

Framing Stage Defects

Framing Stage Defects

Shouldn't all those stories be easier/simpler when using concrete mixed reinforcement such as HelixSteel? 1) You don't pay to steel fixers. 2) You get 25%+ stronger…

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alexp79
Jun 10, 2022 12:27 pm
vvv39
vvv39
10 June 2022

Sydney water servicing coordinator

Sydney water servicing coordinator

Awesome! Thank you for the info

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vvv39
Jun 10, 2022 9:51 am
Noname
Noname
9 June 2022

Can we still go ahead with Metricon

Can we still go ahead with Metricon

because you are too early in the process for you to have little choice but to accept or have it cost you more than its worth to go somewhere else. The HIA allows for…

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Noname
Jun 09, 2022 8:30 am
MrP
MrP
8 June 2022

Looking over building contracts

Looking over building contracts

So I’m in talks with RedInk to build my first home (south-western WA), and I’ve now got the contract. You always hear that you should get legal advice before signing a…

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MrP
Jun 08, 2022 7:44 pm
Stephanie2022
Stephanie2022
8 June 2022

Recommended Builders in Adelaide

Recommended Builders in Adelaide

Thank you! I'll check out the articles!

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Stephanie2022
Jun 08, 2022 4:04 pm
Monty85
Monty85
8 June 2022

Metricon Denver 45

Metricon Denver 45
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I've been looking at a bunch of Denver designs lately and this is the best i've seen so far. Well done. Looking at the original I had this idea about adding in larger…

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Monty85
Jun 08, 2022 3:13 pm
Holelot
Holelot
7 June 2022

Beechwood homes and Coral homes review

Beechwood homes and Coral homes review

I'm building with Beechwood in Sydney and its not good I would not recommend them, to keep it short they time started to blow out before Covid the work isn't great looks…

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Holelot
Jun 07, 2022 4:39 pm
Noname
Noname
6 June 2022

Builder pushing for payment before defect rectifications

Builder pushing for payment before defect rectifications

Whats wrong with this? its a commitment to fix the defects. Ask for photographic proof of the work being fixed. Trust but verify, always. Keep up the stage inspections.…

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Noname
Jun 06, 2022 2:15 pm
Dewy
Dewy
6 June 2022

No Response from CSR at Wisdom

No Response from CSR at Wisdom

Hi Kippers01, They responded to me mid April and changed the from sales manager to a Tender presenter, apologies for the late replies on this forum. Thanks

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Dewy
Jun 06, 2022 10:54 am
sp85
sp85
6 June 2022

Recommendation for builders in Clyde North

Recommendation for builders in Clyde North

Thanks kennyc They have very good reviews in google and productreview. Will definitely talk to them.

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sp85
Jun 06, 2022 9:32 am
bjasani
bjasani
5 June 2022

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29

First Home build - Carlisle Matisse 29
VIC

Hi Mohit, My apologies for not getting back to you earlier. We have build Matisse 35 with Carlisle, Overall very happy with the build. So far many little issues and…

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bjasani
Jun 05, 2022 11:16 am
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
4 June 2022

Electrical Meter Box on plans for builder

Electrical Meter Box on plans for builder

Thanks for the tip will keep it in mind

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KangarooBuilder
Jun 04, 2022 10:53 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 June 2022

Hebel vs Blueboard Cladding

Hebel vs Blueboard Cladding

Hey Maseeh Welcome to the forum And you will be second guessing the cost differences all the way to the bank for a loan top up. unless you own the drawings, copyright,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 04, 2022 10:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
3 June 2022

Building with Metricon

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

No notices. I was just told there was too much rain, wet conditions, contractors not able to come due to flooding, contractor had covid etc etc However during the same…

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Samz_Turra
Jun 03, 2022 10:11 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 June 2022

VMIA DBI Insurance Transfer

VMIA DBI Insurance Transfer

Apologies if my posts are unconventional, but engineering fundamentals dictate reactions, data/proofs and analysing worse case loads. Unfortunately there is limited…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 03, 2022 10:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Noname
Noname
3 June 2022

Can you have two return air vent in one room?(laundry room)

Can you have two return air vent in one room?(laundry room)

having them in a laundry sounds kind of strange. hope you dont have cats and planned on having the litter in the laundry

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Noname
Jun 03, 2022 9:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 June 2022

Builder invoicing a progress payment for incomplete work

Builder invoicing a progress payment for incomplete work

It only gets worse for you guys over east I Read Soon brickworks will be drying bricks out in the sun, let me know if you want the engineering for mud brick houses (…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 02, 2022 9:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
kda
kda
1 June 2022

Building with Creation Homes

Building with Creation Homes

Does anyone have any experience with Creation Homes? I'm looking at a house and land with Metro Property as the developer and Creation Homes as the builder.

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kda
Jun 01, 2022 10:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
1 June 2022

140k for footings! Help!!

140k for footings! Help!!

Can you please post or send the engineering plans? email is simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au and we will have a look at it

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Ashington Homes
Jun 01, 2022 8:16 pm
Ashington Homes
bertstheword44
bertstheword44
31 May 2022

New home disaster QLD - am I asking too much of builder?

New home disaster QLD - am I asking too much of builder?

Yep, they've sure made a muppet out of me so far, no denying that!

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bertstheword44
May 31, 2022 10:14 pm
bertstheword44
buzzard
buzzard
31 May 2022

Building a new House in “uncertain times”

Building a new House in “uncertain times”

Hi TrickyRickyDoo, saw some of your other posts on other topics and chanced upon this one, we…

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buzzard
May 31, 2022 2:17 pm
zqs
zqs
30 May 2022

Help with Colour selection for facade

Help with Colour selection for facade
NSW

did you end up deciding the facade color scheme?

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zqs
May 30, 2022 11:39 pm
Speakers
Speakers
30 May 2022

Hampton build

Hampton build
QLD
1, 2

Hoping to have pre-lining inspection sometime this week. I think I'll have more details once I'm there looking at things.

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Speakers
May 30, 2022 9:53 pm
Pulse
Pulse
30 May 2022

Builder chipped freestanding bath - do I have the right to h

Builder chipped freestanding bath - do I have the right to h

It can be fixed, our build in bath had a foot through it, should be pretty cheap to fix, almost perfect unless you look for it

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Pulse
May 30, 2022 8:49 pm
gcnicho
gcnicho
30 May 2022

Building with Montgomery homes

Building with Montgomery homes
NSW

Wow! Would love to get more details on your supposed good authority. Are you saying that an employee (either current or ex) is discussing client details with you (a…

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gcnicho
May 30, 2022 8:38 pm

Building with Montgomery Homes

Building with Montgomery Homes
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

For the record, id anyone is interested, a home of this standard would cost double the projection. I’s wager all of the money in my pockets against all of the money in…

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Thebuildinginsider
May 30, 2022 7:10 pm
Loweez
Loweez
30 May 2022

Clarendon Bowral 42 Build

Clarendon Bowral 42 Build

Yeah I realise this, but yes additional down lights, power points, pendants, outdoor lights etc. As stated our last 2 builds, we did not have to go through builder. Matt

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Loweez
May 30, 2022 5:33 pm
tugga
tugga
30 May 2022

Lay out ideas please

Lay out ideas please

Thank you so much, youre porbably going to kill me but we have chanced the lay out down the bottom slightly. With the kitchen orentiation changed so the island bench…

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tugga
May 30, 2022 1:04 pm

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