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Taniaimran
Taniaimran
25 February 2019

Termite Barrier visible

Termite Barrier visible

following

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Taniaimran
Feb 25, 2019 9:35 am
Taniaimran
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
25 February 2019

Timber Post Stirrup

Timber Post Stirrup

Is that just an excuse for sloppy work?

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Bebbsy
Feb 25, 2019 7:14 am
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
24 February 2019

Change of Independent Inspector

Change of Independent Inspector
VIC

Good point, but who has the coin to hire multiple inspectors? You sort of have to assume that the guy you are hiring will miss some and you will miss most because you…

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sweetswisssteel
Feb 24, 2019 10:42 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
24 February 2019

Thoughts on this slab?

Thoughts on this slab?

That's my point, just make sure the engineer has signed off. That way you get some peace of mind it's been done right.

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sweetswisssteel
Feb 24, 2019 10:38 pm
MandM+4
MandM+4
24 February 2019

Building Monte Carlo 40- Wisdom homes

Building Monte Carlo 40- Wisdom homes
NSW
1, 2

Hi, the build took 29 weeks from slab to PCI. We are happy, love the house. A few outstanding maintenance items (slow process after handover) but nothing major.

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MandM+4
Feb 24, 2019 9:13 pm
Joker
Joker
24 February 2019

Should I hire my own building surveyor or go with the builde

Should I hire my own building surveyor or go with the builde

I would type in surveyor on this forum and Google also, then talk to some from there, would stay away from anyone doing lots of volume builders work and look for a…

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Joker
Feb 24, 2019 7:10 pm
Jimmy W
Jimmy W
24 February 2019

Custom Build - Tolmans Hill, Tasmania. BIG UPDATE - PICS!

Custom Build - Tolmans Hill, Tasmania. BIG UPDATE - PICS!
TAS
1, 2

Hey! My wife and I own some land in West Hobart with a similar slope. We love the look of your place! Out of curiosity, how much was the total build?

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Jimmy W
Feb 24, 2019 4:39 pm
Yaniv
Yaniv
24 February 2019

Metricon Newhaven/Trentham on side slop

Metricon Newhaven/Trentham on side slop

Hi all We're considering Metricon Newhaven or Trentham in NSW. Problem is we have about 1.5m drop side slope and about 1m back slope over 15 meters. Has anyone built…

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Yaniv
Feb 24, 2019 3:52 pm
nicolac34
nicolac34
24 February 2019

Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters

Aveling Build - Rosehill Waters
WA
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Morning all! We've now been in our house in Rosehill 7 months and we LOVE living here :-D I feel like there's still a long list of things we need to finish off with the…

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nicolac34
Feb 24, 2019 9:39 am
nicolac34
javonanka
javonanka
24 February 2019

About to sign contract - Seeking feedback on plans/layout

About to sign contract - Seeking feedback on plans/layout
QLD

Regarding cavity sliding doors, trying to avoid them if possible. Mate who is builder strongly advise against them, especially when using 70mm frame. Maintenance issues,…

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javonanka
Feb 24, 2019 9:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 February 2019

New Build in Perth

New Build in Perth

I hope they waited several weeks before they loaded your slab with bricks? BTW work completion dates with photos help, if you are trying to identify slab cracking patterns…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 24, 2019 9:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
LH G
LH G
23 February 2019

First Build - Bluestone Mt Barker with D&C Homes

First Build - Bluestone Mt Barker with D&C Homes
SA

How did it go!? I'm looking at D&C homes but to build in springlake mount barker

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LH G
Feb 23, 2019 10:36 pm
Mrsxtro01
Mrsxtro01
23 February 2019

HGWA Della Vita Floor Tiles- Cleaning

HGWA Della Vita Floor Tiles- Cleaning
WA

An update on the crap HGWA tiles. So the tile cleaner fella came out and did a huge clean. And boy oh boy did those tiles look awesome! But two weeks later they looked…

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Mrsxtro01
Feb 23, 2019 6:28 pm

First we had to visit PGH bricks to choose our bricks and external colours. This appointment didn’t take long about 45 minutes. For the bricks we didn’t like any of…

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R9917099
Feb 23, 2019 3:12 pm
R9917099
BeckB
BeckB
23 February 2019

Building the Hampton with Allworth Homes

Building the Hampton with Allworth Homes
NSW
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Thanks 😊

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BeckB
Feb 23, 2019 10:48 am
alymei
alymei
23 February 2019

Upgrading with builder Vs changing post build

Upgrading with builder Vs changing post build

Our builder is flexible- we are supplying gge and front door locks, kitchen tap, kitchen sink, pendants, facade lights and kitchen cabinet handles all for builder to…

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alymei
Feb 23, 2019 5:24 am
Joker
Joker
22 February 2019

Need advice on building by breaching contract

Need advice on building by breaching contract

Another forum member who also built the prestige Bristol back in 2016, base price was 360,000 as in their thread, ended up costing 550,000, odd, so you almost certainly…

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Joker
Feb 22, 2019 10:22 pm
Gsl
Gsl
22 February 2019

Checking compliances for a land - whose responsibility?

Checking compliances for a land - whose responsibility?

Thanks very much for the explanation. Our solicitor did not explain the developer guidelines at the time of purchase. So we didn’t know about a specific setback that…

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Gsl
Feb 22, 2019 7:53 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
22 February 2019

Variations/Upgrades to a new build

Variations/Upgrades to a new build

So true. Exactly the same tactic for their standard house offerings too, just enough to get an occupancy certificate, but most people would like to upgrade something in…

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luxbuild
Feb 22, 2019 6:13 pm
Forg
Forg
22 February 2019

Surfmist roof..beige or charcoal evap cooler?

Surfmist roof..beige or charcoal evap cooler?
VIC

I think I'd go with the charcoal because, as amilelka said, it doesn't functionally matter what colour it is, and the charcoal is more neutral (ie. the beige has quite…

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Forg
Feb 22, 2019 1:10 pm
Mudroom
Mudroom
22 February 2019

Thistle Multi Finish Plaster

Thistle Multi Finish Plaster

Cool, nice to know others are going with this too.

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Mudroom
Feb 21, 2019 11:33 pm
Gsl
Gsl
21 February 2019

CDC refused, what to do next?

CDC refused, what to do next?

Thanks for the reply Melos. This building process happens in NSW. Our builder is going through the cdc. Our building contract includes the approval fee though now they…

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Gsl
Feb 21, 2019 4:02 pm
opti
opti
21 February 2019

Facade Cost

Facade Cost

Depends on the standard facade included in the base price. Some builders have very basic facades without a balcony in their starting price, while others have ones with a…

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opti
Feb 21, 2019 3:38 pm
Lksinnott
Lksinnott
20 February 2019

Building the Denver 29 with Metricon

Building the Denver 29 with Metricon
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

this is a long shot as you’ve long since finished your build, but I was wondering if you have a photo of the floor plan you went with? We are looking at the Denver, and…

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Lksinnott
Feb 20, 2019 10:25 pm
leesa13
leesa13
20 February 2019

Brick colour for Hamptons style house

Brick colour for Hamptons style house

Hi, I’m after some ideas for brick selection for our new house. The front of the house will be clad and the colour is taubmans Stonebridge, the garage and the rest of…

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leesa13
Feb 20, 2019 10:16 pm
Joker
Joker
20 February 2019

Advice re location of pool, terrace, outdoor wc & shower.

Advice re location of pool, terrace, outdoor wc & shower.
NSW

Outside your kitchen window area , could probably see pool from sitting areas in family room also and most important from where you will be distracted a lot in your kitchen.

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Joker
Feb 20, 2019 7:38 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
20 February 2019

How to pave / drain down the side of my house???

How to pave / drain down the side of my house???
VIC

You need to go direct to manufacturer and get something in writing on how best to do it.

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sweetswisssteel
Feb 20, 2019 5:40 pm
cptslobodan
cptslobodan
20 February 2019

Metricon Liberty 45 problem.

Metricon Liberty 45 problem.
NSW

Hello Paga. I too have the same design. The discharge pipe should go to the gutter on the first floor - not via a pipe on top of the garage roofline. That's just sloppy work.

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cptslobodan
Feb 20, 2019 12:20 pm
amilelka
amilelka
20 February 2019

Rossmoyne WA - First Build With Ventura

Rossmoyne WA - First Build With Ventura
WA
1, 2

How's your house coming along?

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amilelka
Feb 20, 2019 9:51 am
Clean
Clean
19 February 2019

Beaumont Tiles Pricing

Beaumont Tiles Pricing
QLD

I just want to update on tiling journey. Discounts that BmT say would not impact pricing when you bargain. I got a discount of around 45%. May be it depends on the quantity.

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Clean
Feb 19, 2019 7:07 pm
Clean
Clean
19 February 2019

Luxury vinyl planks in a new build

Luxury vinyl planks in a new build

We import and supply Hybrid Vinyl SPC Flooring, you can browse my website to have look some color you like: www.clickfloor.com.au

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Clean
Feb 19, 2019 6:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 February 2019

Contract Inspection - New Build

Contract Inspection - New Build

No, This is not a recommended practice Wait till all contract documents which include Engineering Drawings & Notes are available & have been reviewed Cheers

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 19, 2019 5:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SejaeD
SejaeD
19 February 2019

Anyone building with Wincrest homes?

Anyone building with Wincrest homes?
NSW

This post has been removed as requested by Wincrest

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SejaeD
Feb 19, 2019 5:35 pm
SejaeD
daisy1989
daisy1989
19 February 2019

BOLD Portofino 229 (Brisbane) - PCI 13 AUG!

BOLD Portofino 229 (Brisbane) - PCI 13 AUG!
WA
1 ... 7, 8, 9

How’s everything going chrinee? We have also moved in for about 1 month already. We Have found a few defects along the way.

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daisy1989
Feb 19, 2019 11:16 am
daisy1989
blackcat20
blackcat20
18 February 2019

G.J Gardner build - Week 20 - Fitoff

G.J Gardner build - Week 20 - Fitoff
QLD
1 ... 15, 16, 17

We managed to bust our garage door a mere 3 weeks after we moved in, so I feel your pain.

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blackcat20
Feb 18, 2019 2:43 pm
blackcat20
ArnieZA
ArnieZA
18 February 2019

GJ Gardner Montville- First home build- QLD

GJ Gardner Montville- First home build- QLD
1, 2

Hi We're keen on building a Montville type home, but live in South Africa - so can't use GJ Gardener....is there anyone who can share the either photos or drawings of the…

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ArnieZA
Feb 18, 2019 1:26 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
18 February 2019

Custom home build with Wincrest

Custom home build with Wincrest
NSW

Wincrest are in my opinion the worst builder in Australia. If anyone wants photos of how bad my house is PM me. They litteraly turned our dream home in a nightmare. I…

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SejaeD
Feb 18, 2019 1:01 pm
SejaeD
SeanArnott
SeanArnott
18 February 2019

Hotondo Homes Modified Tarwin 297

Hotondo Homes Modified Tarwin 297
VIC

Hi Rhonda, Any progress with your build. I'm also looking at the Tarwin 294 and would be interested in how the process with Hotondo goes. All the best, Sean

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SeanArnott
Feb 18, 2019 10:25 am
Leey
Leey
17 February 2019

Brick front fence and automatic sliding gate recomendation (

Brick front fence and automatic sliding gate recomendation (

Did you find someone to do your gate? You could try these guys I have had good experience

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Leey
Feb 17, 2019 10:17 pm
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
17 February 2019

Our First Build

Our First Build
QLD

Hi, how are you doing? Construction started??

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MrsAJ
Feb 17, 2019 5:44 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
17 February 2019

Valeco homes

Valeco homes
QLD

QBCC Licence search

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sweetswisssteel
Feb 17, 2019 3:13 pm
wenty to bardia
wenty to bardia
17 February 2019

Rawson Homes,-Bardia,Edmondson Park

Rawson Homes,-Bardia,Edmondson Park

Hi, Who is building with Rawson home in bardia ,Edmondson park and what stage they are in ? Who is your site supervisor? 1)Building in Bardia -Brick roof,solar Penal…

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wenty to bardia
Feb 17, 2019 9:32 am
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
16 February 2019

Anyone building with Valeco in Springfield RISE

Anyone building with Valeco in Springfield RISE

Anyone building with Valeco homes in Springfield RISE? What are your experiences in terms of final build quality? I am almost finalizing on signing a contract with them…

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brightstarshine
Feb 16, 2019 9:30 pm
brightstarshine
Kimmykim
Kimmykim
16 February 2019

FIRST HOME – METRICON WINCHESTER 28

FIRST HOME – METRICON WINCHESTER 28
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Thanks! Yes. They look beautiful especially if you have seen the before picture

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Kimmykim
Feb 16, 2019 10:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 February 2019

Building costs - your experience

Building costs - your experience

@@rkae Start with your design, own copyright and know whats involved in your build BIM Software should be able to break building components down and help visualise the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 16, 2019 7:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ginzsidhu
Ginzsidhu
15 February 2019

Footing cost Variation 10 grand .... plz help

Footing cost Variation 10 grand .... plz help

Hi i think i calculated it wrong , can u plz tell me how too delete d post plz

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Ginzsidhu
Feb 15, 2019 9:00 pm
Lksinnott
Lksinnott
15 February 2019

Anyone building Pemberton JG King?

Anyone building Pemberton JG King?
VIC

would love to know if you started this build? We are also looking at this design

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Lksinnott
Feb 15, 2019 7:16 pm
Melos
Melos
15 February 2019

Building with Metricon - Gap between brick and window frame

Building with Metricon - Gap between brick and window frame

The fill it with foal insulation and then add a strip of aluminium the same colour as your windows. Ours is the same. But they have just finished a few and we have a few to go

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Melos
Feb 15, 2019 4:16 pm
Rhani89
Rhani89
15 February 2019

evening haze colourbond

evening haze colourbond

Can anyone who has built a home with evening haze colourbond roof upload some photos please :)

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Rhani89
Feb 15, 2019 10:54 am

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