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3 June 2011

building a house

building a house

ACT

To build quickly best advice I can give is Single storey To keep costs down without compromising quality right size see link http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=238

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699

Jun 03, 2011 6:41 am

26 May 2011

any one building house with Renaissance Homes in ACT ?

any one building house with Renaissance Homes in ACT ?

ACT

Hi Is any one building house with Renaissance homes in ACT ? Any feedback reviews ? I am considering Renaissance homes.

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635

May 26, 2011 7:33 pm

25 May 2011

Gracious living, Deemro homes or Revolution homes?

Gracious living, Deemro homes or Revolution homes?

ACT

I am also looking to buy in Bonner as well, has anyone used Ruiz Construction?

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2545

May 25, 2011 10:49 pm

23 February 2011

PCV not conducted??!

PCV not conducted??!

ACT

Perhaps a discounted (read as FREE) upgrade to in wall batts of 1.5 or 2.5 may be in order?

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1104

Feb 23, 2011 1:26 pm

14 December 2010

different site cost quotes and good canberra builder

different site cost quotes and good canberra builder

ACT

Thanks Kineso, That makes me feel better. Hopefully they will be able to do this battered cut thing. Sounds like its the cheaper option. good point about looking to see…

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1142

Dec 14, 2010 2:27 pm

27 November 2010

House Designer/Draftsman/Architect in Canberra

House Designer/Draftsman/Architect in Canberra

ACT

No havent chosen yet. Have had some good words said about Geoff Driscoll Architects and they are southside so leaning that way.

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2383

Nov 27, 2010 3:28 pm

20 November 2010

how many days of rain before the frame is affected?

how many days of rain before the frame is affected?

ACT

I had the same concern earlier, my floor plates color went to black from blue. guess I passed that stage, make sure you get an independent inspection after bricks and roof…

Darth Teddy Bear

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1635

Nov 20, 2010 9:09 pm

15 November 2010

Colour combination - opinions please?

Colour combination - opinions please?

Casey not sure if I can be of much help but we have used Vanilla bricks for some of our house...see" Dollarz house" thread

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2540

Nov 15, 2010 5:03 pm

21 October 2010

help with rooflines

help with rooflines

Hi, This is the firsttime I have tried to share a file like this, so here goes. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc3 ... ofHelp.jpg This is what your roof should…

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1466

Oct 21, 2010 7:14 pm

5 October 2010

Floor Plan Advice

Floor Plan Advice

ACT

Ah ,I see what you mean now, buildingwest - yes, I agree - make the study longer up to the hallway line. With doors to close off when desired, which I think are there…

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1421

Oct 05, 2010 8:20 pm

26 April 2010

"Acrylic render" or cement render with "acrylic coating"???

"Acrylic render" or cement render with "acrylic coating"???

ACT

Hi guys just found this trend, Can anyone help me on this one? What's the diffrence between the two? Which one is less prone to crack?

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3799

Apr 26, 2010 7:39 am

2 February 2010

Building with Rawson - The Benham in Canberra

Building with Rawson - The Benham in Canberra

ACT

I've just signed a tender for a Benham, I've been told it will take approx 1 week. Has anyone else made progress with their Benham?

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2464

Feb 02, 2010 1:58 pm

10 December 2009

Havingfun - Sorbetto Brick pics - Roof is on (nearly)!!!!

Havingfun - Sorbetto Brick pics - Roof is on (nearly)!!!!

ACT

1, 2

Hi everyone, Our brickies are almost done doing our house in sorbetto if anyone wants a stickie there are pics on my build thread.

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7660

Dec 10, 2009 8:30 pm

23 November 2009

Building House in Canberra

Building House in Canberra

ACT

Hi SimI We are building with Goldruby Homes - they are super accomodating and are always happy to talk things through with you and listen to your ideas and then most…

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3413

Nov 23, 2009 2:10 pm

11 October 2009

This painting quote must be a joke! Got a better one YAY! :)

This painting quote must be a joke! Got a better one YAY! :)

ACT

1, 2

im a fully qualified painter/decorator with over 11 years experience, it does sound a bit too steep to me...the product is a bit more expensive to use, there is alot of…

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9046

Oct 11, 2009 6:13 pm

7 October 2009

Anyone heard of Dulux 'Bilby' and have any thoughts?

Anyone heard of Dulux 'Bilby' and have any thoughts?

ACT

Hi, we have used the Rameau color that is very similar to your choice. When we first saw it on our house it was quite striking and I wasn't sure if it was a too strong a…

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1986

Oct 07, 2009 7:36 pm

25 September 2009

Search for Good Builder in Canberra

Search for Good Builder in Canberra

ACT

I don't know if you are still looking - I've only jsut stumbled across this forum. We have jsut moved into a new home in Franklin built by Vemira Design - very impressed…

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893

Sep 25, 2009 1:37 pm

3 September 2009

What render colour with Ironstone roof? Best paint? Help!

What render colour with Ironstone roof? Best paint? Help!

ACT

I love Cedar and dark greys together, maybe a lighter but not too light shade of grey. My daughter just painted a rendered wall with a Nippon paint…

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10583

Sep 03, 2009 9:51 pm

10 July 2009

Has anyone in Canberra used a NSW builder

Has anyone in Canberra used a NSW builder

ACT

"plot ratio must be no more than 50% of the block", that's the gross floor area of ALL storeys + garage. Too bad for all those people who bought…

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2296

Jul 10, 2009 4:32 pm

9 July 2009

havingfun - It's our turn!! Site cut today 15.6.09...pics

havingfun - It's our turn!! Site cut today 15.6.09...pics

ACT

Hi havingfun, how's it all going??? Would love to see some pics of your progress, I hope you've had some. buzz

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1806

Jul 09, 2009 9:36 pm

29 June 2009

Cost Per SQ in Canberra

Cost Per SQ in Canberra

ACT

How long is a piece of string??? hard to give a ballpark figure as all builders have different inclusions...average probably (???) around $1250 p/sqm, add about $30,000 …

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1477

Jun 29, 2009 3:23 pm

28 June 2009

Load bearing capacity of timber floor joists..advice please!

Load bearing capacity of timber floor joists..advice please!

ACT

Thanks for the replies! I'll have to check with the company supplying the floor system about whether they're doubling up using LVL or not (the structural engineer…

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3427

Jun 28, 2009 6:15 pm

23 June 2009

Building a PAAL steel frame house

Building a PAAL steel frame house

ACT

Hi Yvette, Thanks for the info. would you be kind enough to post occasionally on how your parent's house is going? The PAAL quality looks pretty good, I hope their house…

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1112

Jun 23, 2009 8:10 pm

24 May 2009

Best insulation for double brick home in the ACT??

Best insulation for double brick home in the ACT??

ACT

Sorry if it seemed I was criticising your choice ... I agree brick does look good. I'm going down the building path soon, and can only afford…

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2664

May 24, 2009 11:33 pm

6 May 2009

NEW HOME - YOUR SUGGESTIONS PLEASE...

NEW HOME - YOUR SUGGESTIONS PLEASE...

ACT

Hi Havingfun, Thank you for your suggestions. I’m more inclined towards having bed-2 open on the other side. Hi…

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2686

May 06, 2009 10:37 am

6 May 2009

Slab pour in a week - I'm going to forget something! Help!!!

Slab pour in a week - I'm going to forget something! Help!!!

ACT

Wow! Guess I've thought of everything! ::cool:: haha If anyone does think of anything else I need to check/think about before or during the slab pour, please let me know!! Thanks! ::wornout::

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842

May 06, 2009 9:18 am

15 April 2009

HELP! Last minute plumbing decision: plastic or copper??

HELP! Last minute plumbing decision: plastic or copper??

ACT

Thanks for all the response everyone, really makes me feel a lot better to hear everyone else's experiences and thoughts! From the sounds of things and the research i've…

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803

Apr 15, 2009 11:24 pm

13 April 2009

What termite protection do i need & can i do it myself?

What termite protection do i need & can i do it myself?

ACT

Hi folks Ive had a play with DIY termitte treatments. I think you will find you will not get a warrenty if you DIY. You may have problems getting the product also, as…

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754

Apr 13, 2009 5:50 pm

13 April 2009

CANBERRA - Franklin - GOLDRuby Photos uploaded more photos.

CANBERRA - Franklin - GOLDRuby Photos uploaded more photos.

ACT

bobs007 Thanks mate for taking the time to answer my questions and for your helpful advice. Glad everything turned out well for you. Got more of an idea of where im…

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8752

Apr 13, 2009 4:03 pm

5 April 2009

How much should electricals cost? Advice please!!

How much should electricals cost? Advice please!!

ACT

Thanks…

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1528

Apr 05, 2009 12:37 pm

15 March 2009

Land Rent Scheme ACT

Land Rent Scheme ACT

ACT

I'd like to see what happens if you rent the land and live in a house you built on it say let's say for 5 years and then you decide not to buy the land. What would the…

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1833

Mar 15, 2009 2:33 pm

10 March 2009

Timber stair company for Canberra & thoughts on styles!

Timber stair company for Canberra & thoughts on styles!

ACT

BuildingACT those stairs are gorgeous I think I saw some like it on a Grand Designs episode one time. The lighting also ... just beautiful ...…

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2436

Mar 10, 2009 10:36 pm

stonecutter1309

10 February 2009

site costs $66,000!

site costs $66,000!

ACT

Never feel bullied into signing…

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4543

stonecutter1309

Feb 10, 2009 12:58 pm

8 February 2009

Double brick - are there better options?

Double brick - are there better options?

ACT

Thanks for all the responses and comments! I'm in Canberra and we definitely get our fair share at both ends of the temperature spectrum!! I think we're going to…

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2719

Feb 08, 2009 11:12 am

2 February 2009

Anyone in Canberra want some rocks (blue-metal)???

Anyone in Canberra want some rocks (blue-metal)???

ACT

I'm building in O'Malley...going down the 'owner builder' path! :shock: Very much a learning experience - but will hopefully be a fun adventure! We've thought about…

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1274

Feb 02, 2009 3:59 am

28 January 2009

Starting Soon

ACT

Put any Structural Changes if you want any first. As it will cost a lot more later to extend or alter. 1st thing I did was take the plan of the house I liked and then…

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2295

Jan 28, 2009 7:44 pm

20 January 2009

Enough light for Family Room 6.3m x 6.3m (raked ceiling)?

Enough light for Family Room 6.3m x 6.3m (raked ceiling)?

ACT

Yep, the aquarium is in the wall.. Would have loved to add on into our new house as well but hubby didnt want this. This is our 3rd build and we…

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1230

Jan 20, 2009 11:08 pm

19 January 2009

Questions for those building in Forde ACT

Questions for those building in Forde ACT

ACT

Hi Michael, Our plan is in PDF and picture sites don't like that so had to convert. PM me your e-mail address and I will send you a copy. We love the nursery/study…

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1552

Jan 19, 2009 5:52 pm

1 January 2009

Has anyone put their water tank underground??

Has anyone put their water tank underground??

ACT

If you get a poly tank and plan to burry it, what ever you do don't foget to fill it before you back fill the hole. Have heard of people's tanks…

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4997

Jan 01, 2009 10:08 pm

12 December 2008

Goldruby, Canberra, ACT

Goldruby, Canberra, ACT

ACT

Yes!! I agree I just moved to new last weekend. If I am doing next house, it would be with Matthew and Jason (GOLDRUBY). https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... t=canberra

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1264

Dec 12, 2008 1:35 pm

14 November 2008

3D House Rendering

3D House Rendering

ACT

I need special software just to manage my lists.... :shock:

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2051

Nov 14, 2008 10:16 am

23 August 2008

canberra builders

canberra builders

ACT

Hi Michael, AVjennings has finally started in Canberra ::cheerleader:: They have already started building 25 houses in Canberra. It's good. I want to have a look on their homes…

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1411

Aug 23, 2008 11:47 pm

21 August 2008

M@stert0n Homes in the Canberra region

M@stert0n Homes in the Canberra region

ACT

We have been looking at building with M@stert0n Homes in the Canberra region through the Goulburn office. Has anyone had experience with M@stert0n Homes and more…

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802

Aug 21, 2008 7:58 pm

19 August 2008

Can someone please explain the starting process for building

Can someone please explain the starting process for building

ACT

A useful glossary..... http://www.banks.com.au/tools/glossary/ ... ll-clause/ Rise and Fall Clause The Rise and Fall Clause is a…

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1562

Aug 19, 2008 10:16 am

6 July 2008

Any good builder in Canberra?

Any good builder in Canberra?

ACT

Pm.....sent

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3884

Jul 06, 2008 10:27 am

17 June 2008

Garage doors

ACT

everyone in the house if you are a poor sucker who…

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1763

Jun 17, 2008 8:36 pm

7 April 2008

Building Inspector: www.buildingcentre.com

Building Inspector: www.buildingcentre.com

ACT

I don't know if they do them in ACT, but you could try archicentre. I'm using them in SA.

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1030

Apr 07, 2008 3:49 pm

1 April 2008

Building First Home: Elevated North-West facing block in ACT

Building First Home: Elevated North-West facing block in ACT

ACT

Good to hear Adam, look forward to seeing your plans. Till then, enjoy the cold. I never could get over how quickly the temp drops with the sun in May :shock: Lovely days,…

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1057

Apr 01, 2008 7:16 am

21 February 2008

Scary: slab down yesterday, tomorrow frame will be up

Scary: slab down yesterday, tomorrow frame will be up

ACT

My frame went up the day after the slab was poured & was freaked out by it but I went on another forum & the consensus was that it didn't matter too much. It hasn't caused…

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1517

Feb 21, 2008 9:55 am

29 January 2008

350K building process

350K building process

ACT

Hi enigma_brennan, Select color can be a difficulty job, it was for me anyway :oops: . To give you some idea I just updated my front elevation above. Thanks to…

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3165

Jan 29, 2008 8:29 pm

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