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stonesthrow
stonesthrow
21 November 2022

Custom builder in Canberra

Custom builder in Canberra
ACT

Any builder that Lighthouse architecture uses would be good. They are probably quite pricey though.

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stonesthrow
Nov 21, 2022 2:49 pm
AlexAndRachel
AlexAndRachel
19 November 2022

Fireplace comparisons

Fireplace comparisons
NSW
1, 2

we've been through the same journey, don't want to rely on a gas connection, and don't think the electric ones are any good. We've settled on Bio Flame, the gas is a bit…

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AlexAndRachel
Nov 19, 2022 10:16 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
17 November 2022

Red brick with black mortar

Red brick with black mortar
VIC

I am just wondering if anyone has done Austral Ruby with black mortar or any red brick with black mortar. I found a couple of pictures online, but the brick is more orange…

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saveucmate
Nov 17, 2022 1:38 pm
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
17 November 2022

Pouring concrete over easement

Pouring concrete over easement

Below is a picture of my block of land (zero lot). There is a 0.9m easement on the right-hand side. This easement is for maintenance and access for the next door…

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fhbnewbie
Nov 17, 2022 9:37 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 November 2022

Hills District Dwelling Width

Hills District Dwelling Width
NSW

Fair call :) I understand where you are coming from

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Ashington Homes
Nov 16, 2022 5:32 pm
Ashington Homes
strannik
strannik
15 November 2022

Tender Documents - power and water

Tender Documents - power and water

Is 'not that far' within 15m of council connection points? You can ask them for the price to do it all.

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strannik
Nov 15, 2022 10:14 pm
amelia owen
amelia owen
15 November 2022

Site drainage, water pooling

Site drainage, water pooling

The two general types of drainage practices are…

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amelia owen
Nov 15, 2022 5:28 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 November 2022

Fixed Site costs

Fixed Site costs

So they are increasing your slab from 85mm to 100mm and using 32mpa. That will be quite strong. if your home is 375sqm, as a guess your slab will be roughly 200sqm ( a…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 15, 2022 11:55 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 November 2022

Site plan on slope land

Site plan on slope land

Yes that is the maximum allowed under the CDC guidelines. I have seen one council who allows 1000mm but this is rare so best to check with your council.

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Ashington Homes
Nov 15, 2022 11:49 am
Ashington Homes
TrickyRickyDoo
TrickyRickyDoo
14 November 2022

Feb 2022 - Is there shortage of bricklayer in NSW currently?

Feb 2022 - Is there shortage of bricklayer in NSW currently?
1, 2

Thanks Simeon, it’s reassuring that it’s not a problem with my builder.

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TrickyRickyDoo
Nov 14, 2022 3:53 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
14 November 2022

Gaps between brick lintels and windows

Gaps between brick lintels and windows

Whether you go for residential or commercial windows you will need angles. If the gaps are small you can caulk but most of the time you will need angles. It is very hard to avoid

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Ashington Homes
Nov 14, 2022 12:02 pm
Ashington Homes
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 November 2022

House wrap and Hebel installation

House wrap and Hebel installation

I notice the new home sales spin doctors have started promoting net zero carbon homes. As if battlers and punters are going to switch to saving the planet, Lol, and nobody…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 14, 2022 9:39 am
StructuralBIMGuy
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
13 November 2022

Cost of temporary fencing in Sydney

Cost of temporary fencing in Sydney

Does anyone know what the average cost is for temporary fencing in Sydney? We are currently awaiting our block of land (300sqm, 10m width) to register (ETA early 2023)…

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fhbnewbie
Nov 13, 2022 6:01 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
13 November 2022

Sewer Zone of Influence - massive depth required

Sewer Zone of Influence - massive depth required

Hi boris594, It’s unlikely that the structural engineers are working with the builder to extract the maximum profit. Designs must be approved, and most reputable…

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worldofmud
Nov 13, 2022 12:34 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
12 November 2022

Building with Oakford Homes

Building with Oakford Homes

Yeah that's what we thought :) Things might be getting better but very slowly.

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stonesthrow
Nov 12, 2022 5:32 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 November 2022

Builders Margin

Builders Margin

Perhaps this is the problem - from my other post... viewtopic.php?p=1911665#p1911665

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ECOECO
Nov 12, 2022 3:28 pm
ECOECO
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
12 November 2022

Builder is increasing the price

Builder is increasing the price
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

I would say the new NSW building Bill can't come quick enough (humour) You better hurry feedback is closing soon, 25 Nov. 2022 Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 12, 2022 9:11 am
StructuralBIMGuy
resu
resu
11 November 2022

Sloping garage floor

Sloping garage floor
ACT

Thank you all for your advice and inputs. We have decided to add a step and a 5 cm fall form the middle of the garage to the draft plans. We'll see how we go with the builder(s)

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resu
Nov 11, 2022 7:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 November 2022

Removing flooring on new build

Removing flooring on new build
NSW

Currently the builder can get away with removing whatever they want... but you have to pay... hence the review of legislation

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 10, 2022 9:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Sspence
Sspence
9 November 2022

Metal roof and wall noise

Metal roof and wall noise

Did you ever figure out what was causing this noise?

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Sspence
Nov 09, 2022 7:19 pm
hydravirgo
hydravirgo
8 November 2022

Any Experience with Orbit Homes

Any Experience with Orbit Homes

Hi, I am looking to build a 40-42sq home on a vacant land in East of Melbourne. Really like their Bolton 398 floor plan and all the inclusions they're offering. They have…

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hydravirgo
Nov 08, 2022 3:10 pm
hydravirgo
hydravirgo
8 November 2022

Any Experience with Arden homes

Any Experience with Arden homes

hi2guru any updates on your selection of builder? Did you signup with Orbit Homes? We really like their floor plan for Bolton 398 and thinking about going with them.…

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hydravirgo
Nov 08, 2022 9:51 am
Ks7
Ks7
2 November 2022

Woodlea - New Home - SiteCost

Woodlea - New Home - SiteCost

thank you, let me check.

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Ks7
Nov 02, 2022 3:37 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
1 November 2022

Mould on timber frame

Mould on timber frame
1, 2

holelot I would not believe the builder's email without validation either! If you have photos of the mould and have given the builder reasonable opportunity to respond…

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Kippers01
Nov 01, 2022 5:33 pm
strannik
strannik
1 November 2022

Chip in brick

Chip in brick

you'll have many of those during the coming years. it comes with the house being something you use daily, as opposed to a show piece that people just look at :D

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strannik
Nov 01, 2022 4:00 pm
strannik
strannik
1 November 2022

Will Metricon let you amend the width of a house?

Will Metricon let you amend the width of a house?

in that event, have you already asked metricon whether their calcs apply to your lot? 1m is smaller than what we get around here, i think 1.25 is the min in our council.…

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strannik
Nov 01, 2022 1:19 pm
HAW
HAW
1 November 2022

Who is the Builder for JKW Constructions

Who is the Builder for JKW Constructions

Has anyone built with QLD company JKW Constructions? If so, would anyone know who the builder is for this company?

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HAW
Nov 01, 2022 12:59 pm
strannik
strannik
1 November 2022

First Floor - Carpet or Hybrid Laminate

First Floor - Carpet or Hybrid Laminate
VIC

whatever you choose, make sure you put enough insulation into the space between floors so you don't hear all the noises. my personal preference is not to have carpets…

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strannik
Nov 01, 2022 12:46 pm
alexp79
alexp79
1 November 2022

Brick lintels above windows

Brick lintels above windows

I believe you need the gap to account not only for lintel deflection but also to allow for the contraction/expansion of the window frame itself?

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alexp79
Nov 01, 2022 10:54 am
Pulse
Pulse
31 October 2022

Reverse house lockup construction

Reverse house lockup construction

if it got wet it needs replacement, the install manual for gyprock and any other plasterboard supplier says it can only be installed after external envelope intact. quote…

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Pulse
Oct 31, 2022 6:25 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
31 October 2022

Firstyle Homes Grantham 37.5 - NSW build

Firstyle Homes Grantham 37.5 - NSW build

We are planning to build with Firstyle homes (modified Grantham 37.5) and have paid a $1000 initial deposit for the soil test and survey. If anyone has built recently with…

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koffeetime
Oct 31, 2022 1:01 pm
jesco
jesco
31 October 2022

Electrical Plan MJH

Electrical Plan MJH

As noted ,wiring the bottom story of a 2 story is a pain after completion. In our case , the builder would not allow any other services on site until after handover so…

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jesco
Oct 31, 2022 11:36 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
31 October 2022

[SA] Building a 71m2 house, steel or brick

[SA] Building a 71m2 house, steel or brick
SA

I hear the federal government is targeting 1 Million low cost housing over the next 10 years. That's going to haunt the PM like Hawkes…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 31, 2022 8:33 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ergo
Ergo
30 October 2022

Manufacturers of "security" doors in Australia

Manufacturers of "security" doors in Australia
SA

Is there a company in Australia that manufactures entrance doors that withstand an enthusiastic amateur equipped with Youtube, hand tools and angle grinder for >15…

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Ergo
Oct 30, 2022 9:52 pm
Ergo
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 October 2022

Is there any major builder who can build till lockup stage?

Is there any major builder who can build till lockup stage?

Here's an example on increasing the brickwork costs on ceiling heights. 2c bricks are the most efficient, cost effective wall materials, Its the same labour price…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 30, 2022 9:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 October 2022

orbit homes.

orbit homes.
VIC

The Salesman can say and get away with whatever he wants within reason (short of murder (humour)). What's reasonable to the builder is "The salesman made a mistake...?" so…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 28, 2022 5:13 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Monty85
Monty85
26 October 2022

Data points and wall plates

Data points and wall plates

The cable at the top with 2 wires should be the phone line. As for the bottom cables it does look interesting. At a glance, there is nothing there to suggest that its…

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Monty85
Oct 26, 2022 6:11 pm
soletraveller
soletraveller
26 October 2022

Knockdown Rebuild Adelaide

Knockdown Rebuild Adelaide
SA

Thank you

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soletraveller
Oct 26, 2022 11:32 am
moldeau
moldeau
26 October 2022

Gold Ruby Homes in Canberra. Any good?

Gold Ruby Homes in Canberra. Any good?
ACT
1, 2

Hello. Did they eventually started the build?

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moldeau
Oct 26, 2022 10:54 am
saifsdream123
saifsdream123
26 October 2022

Damage inspection fee by Campbelltown council

Damage inspection fee by Campbelltown council

Hi there, today i received a letter from Campbelltown council NSW, stated i have to pay $310 for damage inspection fee for new dwellings. Anyone paid this fee before? If…

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saifsdream123
Oct 25, 2022 11:40 pm
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strannik
Oct 25, 2022 7:21 pm
kennyc
kennyc
25 October 2022

Door on WIL (Walk in Linen)

Door on WIL (Walk in Linen)

I have a WIL in the laundry with no door (it's kinda tucked away with a bulkhead) and also a Linen robe with sliding doors in the hallway

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kennyc
Oct 25, 2022 12:01 am
emctrder
emctrder
24 October 2022

Building with Practical Homes

Building with Practical Homes

Hi All, We are first home builder and wanted to get feedback with Practical Homes. (https://practicalhomes.com.au/) Has anyone built or currently building with them? We…

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emctrder
Oct 24, 2022 3:08 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
23 October 2022

Australian Building Co

Australian Building Co

ABC is a brand name of Metricon. The standard of service and workmanship will be same as Metricon's. Same contractors etc. Finishes and fittings will differ based on price…

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Kippers01
Oct 23, 2022 9:19 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 October 2022

HomeBuilder Grant

HomeBuilder Grant

This was discussed at length in a thread a few years ago. Do some keyword searches to try to find it.

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SaveH2O
Oct 23, 2022 7:50 am
SaveH2O
Echo2k3
Echo2k3
23 October 2022

Comparing roofing delays.

Comparing roofing delays.
WA

Our neighbours at the house we're in at the moment built with DA and they smashed it out! The house just flew up, so fingers crossed it flies for you now too! We have 3…

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Echo2k3
Oct 22, 2022 11:59 pm
jkkviji27
jkkviji27
22 October 2022

Building a new home

Building a new home
QLD

Clarendon Vs Plantaion, who is the best and reliable?

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jkkviji27
Oct 22, 2022 10:38 pm
Raghu
Raghu
22 October 2022

Underground Power Pit Process?

Underground Power Pit Process?

Hi Serog, I am going to have to go through the same process. May I know where you are building and who is your electricity distributor. I am planning KDRB in Vermont…

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Raghu
Oct 22, 2022 7:50 am

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