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Thank you mate How does this look to you ? This is after it is dry by the way Thanks

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joe2022
Jul 04, 2022 2:00 pm
joe2022
joe2022
4 July 2022

Retaining Wall Cost in NSW

Retaining Wall Cost in NSW

Thank you so much mage

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joe2022
Jul 04, 2022 1:58 pm
Noname
Noname
4 July 2022

Henley homes fixed site cost

Henley homes fixed site cost
VIC

I can tell you now, wyndhamvale is clay. H1/H2 MINIMUM.

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Noname
Jul 04, 2022 10:02 am
allblaqk
allblaqk
2 July 2022

First Home - Custom Design in Ipswich - Fireplace & TV

First Home - Custom Design in Ipswich - Fireplace & TV
QLD
1 ... 27, 28, 29

8 Effective Tips for Home Organization and…

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allblaqk
Jul 02, 2022 11:30 pm
allblaqk
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
1 July 2022

Builders who can do a suspended slab/bearers and joists?

Builders who can do a suspended slab/bearers and joists?

Bunbury Just curious as to how much you need to raise your floor and why you think suspended is the only way to go? Are your engineers saying you need to allow the…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 01, 2022 5:38 pm
Ashington Homes

Variation Payment

Variation Payment
NSW

Hi audreamer05 You need to refer to your…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jul 01, 2022 10:36 am
Contracts-Specialist
Marwa990
Marwa990
1 July 2022

Has anyone used this combination of bricks/ colours?

Has anyone used this combination of bricks/ colours?

Hi guys, My architect suggested these colours together (as below). What do…

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Marwa990
Jul 01, 2022 10:15 am
chippy
chippy
30 June 2022

Building terminology- no returns? What does this mean

Building terminology- no returns? What does this mean
QLD

Hey Simeon There was 2.5m² of tiled splashback so the $257 credit is $100 per m² which actually isn't to bad but like most project builders they have kept their margin…

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chippy
Jun 30, 2022 9:50 pm
chippy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
30 June 2022

CDC House size

CDC House size
NSW

tanneetan Samz is correct, its not just the GFA you really need some expert advice on the setbacks, particularly the front set backs in established areas where you have…

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Ashington Homes
Jun 30, 2022 7:42 pm
Ashington Homes

Home builder grant

Home builder grant
SA

Hi jezzarose You may want to refer to your…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jun 30, 2022 6:45 pm
Contracts-Specialist
Nattiew
Nattiew
30 June 2022

Advice on energy efficient draftsperson in Geelong area

Advice on energy efficient draftsperson in Geelong area

Hi all, we are currently getting our design together for our new build and we are using a draftsperson who is not listening and doing things that we…

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Nattiew
Jun 30, 2022 10:54 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 June 2022

Roof tile question

Roof tile question

Sarking is also mandatory if there is a downpipe discharging water through a spreader from a higher roof area onto a lower tiled roof area, The lower section must be…

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SaveH2O
Jun 30, 2022 7:35 am
SaveH2O
Geez
Geez
30 June 2022

Fence building companies

Fence building companies

Hi All Are there fence companies that will sens out the quotes to your neighbours. I'm building in Fraser Rise Melbourne.

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Geez
Jun 30, 2022 12:29 am
Lee31
Lee31
29 June 2022

Water leaks in new build after 4 years

Water leaks in new build after 4 years
NSW

Good point. We do seem to be the only ones with this recurring issue. None of the other new builds either side of us or across the road are experiencing these problems…

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Lee31
Jun 29, 2022 8:56 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 June 2022

Floor plan help - what do you think?

Floor plan help - what do you think?

I figured that out without you telling me Pity the 6 step drop which = approx 12 bricks =1029mm Doesn't match the AHD finished floor levels that your architect has…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 29, 2022 8:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
BrownHouse
BrownHouse
29 June 2022

Building delays

Building delays
1, 2

Not sure if this is particular to WA, but there are no remedies, or no schedule, if the builder doesn't meet this obligation (or any obligation). I read somewhere that…

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BrownHouse
Jun 29, 2022 1:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 June 2022

New home build - Custom Design WA

New home build - Custom Design WA
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

The majority of large WA houses are suspended concrete reinforced slabs, the cost of the stairs is bugger all ie. >2m3 concrete, .2t steel, a days labour, pumps included…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 29, 2022 11:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy

New home building Melbourne

New home building Melbourne

Hi Glitzz A change in the price can only be made…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jun 29, 2022 10:28 am
Contracts-Specialist
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
29 June 2022

How utility disconnection/reconnection work during a KDR?

How utility disconnection/reconnection work during a KDR?

Bannie you are welcome:) Great to hear you were able to sort this out have a great day Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Jun 29, 2022 10:13 am
Ashington Homes

Paying for neighbours gate?

Paying for neighbours gate?

Hi Jake_ This might help. It’s from the NSW…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jun 28, 2022 10:58 am
Contracts-Specialist
Tugger60
Tugger60
27 June 2022

Faux Beams

Faux Beams

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Tugger60
Jun 27, 2022 5:15 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 June 2022

Full height door achitrave is this normal?

Full height door achitrave is this normal?
WA

That all sounds OK, but the architraves are not matching down the sides and the whole door is off centre. I showed my grandpa the plans who is a builder also, he said…

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building-expert
Jun 26, 2022 9:47 pm
building-expert
strannik
strannik
26 June 2022

What happens if a builder goes broke at PC?

What happens if a builder goes broke at PC?
VIC

Yes that is an obvious point lol. I guess after living for 14 months in a small rental with up to 8 people at a time, delays make me nervous but I totally get your point.

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strannik
Jun 26, 2022 11:43 am
lukey
lukey
26 June 2022

Stacker doors protrude 120ml beyond the slab.

Stacker doors protrude 120ml beyond the slab.

Thanks I will try and get them.

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lukey
Jun 26, 2022 8:03 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 June 2022

articulation joints brickwork

articulation joints brickwork

So how do you know they have been installed correctly? Some builders have a habit of installing non compliant joints in the wrong location Check you should have…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 25, 2022 12:40 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 June 2022

Suspended slab cost - building in flood zone NSW

Suspended slab cost - building in flood zone NSW

I believe they are working on new standards for flood areas?, In with -> concrete and masonry Out with -> Timber and gyprock ( Paper Mache) Long overdue as insurers aren't…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 25, 2022 12:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
24 June 2022

Question on brick laying - is it possible to lay bricks from

Question on brick laying - is it possible to lay bricks from

No if the studs are every 450mm, Ties should be set out so they align with sides of studs, then hammered in when the frame is finished.

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building-expert
Jun 24, 2022 9:29 pm
building-expert
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 June 2022

Should nails penetrate all the way through floor joists?

Should nails penetrate all the way through floor joists?
VIC

Nails being used at all is incorrect/improper installation :) If the were screws going all the way through I think that would be okay

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Ashington Homes
Jun 24, 2022 4:00 pm
Ashington Homes
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
24 June 2022

Need your opinion on a block of land

Need your opinion on a block of land

Very good :-D To the OP It seems like there would be different ground conditions across the site. Get good engineering advice.

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Phil of Sydney
Jun 24, 2022 3:19 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
23 June 2022

Masterton feedback

Masterton feedback

You will find the same with most of the builders out there.

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Flamingo
Jun 23, 2022 12:02 pm
Metricorn
Metricorn
23 June 2022

Dividing Fence built; previously vacant block QLD?

Dividing Fence built; previously vacant block QLD?

It’s within both our contracts that the developer waived this right. If no luck with the Real Estate agent I’ll just forget about it.

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Metricorn
Jun 23, 2022 8:07 am
Metricorn
stanks
stanks
22 June 2022

PCI and Private Inspector at the same time

PCI and Private Inspector at the same time

As far as our build is concerned, I wouldn't say so. Things that were tagged by the builder would have been tagged by us anyway. But the fact they've done it without…

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stanks
Jun 22, 2022 7:05 pm
ThatGuy42
ThatGuy42
21 June 2022

Heating and cooling option for the new build

Heating and cooling option for the new build

If I was building in Melbourne, I think I'd be looking at heating coils in the slab. Definitely not worth it for Sydney. As for a/c, I don't think evaporative is really…

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ThatGuy42
Jun 21, 2022 7:23 pm
ThatGuy42
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Jumaxel
Jun 21, 2022 4:17 pm

Anyone building with Langrford Jones

Anyone building with Langrford Jones

Hi there I'm currently in the process would be good to connect - please call me 0439576000

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cheryl charilaou-ung
Jun 21, 2022 3:27 pm
Megan Heather
Megan Heather
21 June 2022

West to street, acreage house help!

West to street, acreage house help!

Oh my gosh I don't know how I missed this but thank you so much! This is better then what our architect has come up with!

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Megan Heather
Jun 21, 2022 9:37 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
20 June 2022

Adelaide - 2 Storey Build Costs

Adelaide - 2 Storey Build Costs

Who is the builder? We got an estimate done in April that was around $2,000m2 for a single storey 170m2 build with about $40k worth of extras (more insulation, good…

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stonesthrow
Jun 20, 2022 10:48 pm
Astro123
Astro123
20 June 2022

Outdoor paving ideas

Outdoor paving ideas

Hi there, I have added highlighted area in my house plan I am thinking of adding paving too. Do you think this will be alright? Basically just looking for some other…

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Astro123
Jun 20, 2022 6:11 pm
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

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