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tejti
tejti
13 June 2018

Help With Facade Colours

Help With Facade Colours
VIC

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tejti
Jun 13, 2018 5:40 pm
Met_LibertyVerve
Met_LibertyVerve
12 June 2018

Hybrid Steel Frame vs Wood Frame

Hybrid Steel Frame vs Wood Frame

Hello Thanks for your response. By Hybrid I meant Steel wall frames with timber roof trusses. Evidently the wood roof trusses allows for tiled roofing. Thanks

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Met_LibertyVerve
Jun 12, 2018 9:55 pm

Here's an 8 year old reno where the external Cladding is coming apart?

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 12, 2018 9:37 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
KazzaOphel
KazzaOphel
12 June 2018

Building a Modified Longreach with Coral Homes

Building a Modified Longreach with Coral Homes
NSW

Hi Can I ask how your build has gone and if you finally in your new home? We have just paid our soil testing money and building at Millfield NSW on an acre. Love to hear…

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KazzaOphel
Jun 12, 2018 10:56 am
shc
shc
12 June 2018

Chelbrooke Homes or McCarthy homes

Chelbrooke Homes or McCarthy homes

Hi all, Just wondering anyone has built with Chelbrooke Homes or McCarthy homes? If so, how has your experience been? Couldn't find any recent posts about them. Thanks!

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shc
Jun 12, 2018 8:05 am
Leey
Leey
11 June 2018

Driveway , fencing, retaining walls and landscape recommenda

Driveway , fencing, retaining walls and landscape recommenda
NSW

Hi Deepugjacob, Have you done your landscaping, fencing, driveway and retaining wall? Any recommendations? We are looking for one as well. Thanks

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Leey
Jun 11, 2018 9:35 pm
HenleyNeil
HenleyNeil
11 June 2018

Tree Removal Permit in Whitehorse Council

Tree Removal Permit in Whitehorse Council

Hi, Do you have any luck with finding someone? Thanks.

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HenleyNeil
Jun 11, 2018 5:46 pm
yousif
yousif
11 June 2018

RATHDOWNE - Wollert, Victoria

RATHDOWNE - Wollert, Victoria
VIC

Hi everyone, do you have any information regarding Stonefields Estate on Craigieburn RD East (next to arramont) is the developer reliable, has anyone purchased from them,…

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yousif
Jun 11, 2018 5:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 June 2018

Steep/Sloping block - advice

Steep/Sloping block - advice
NSW

Manda2210 You are welcome Start by posting your own sketch, there are plenty of free design apps on Google Post beck and I'll try to assist Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 11, 2018 8:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
mummy1
mummy1
10 June 2018

Advice on house plans

Advice on house plans

No elevations as yet, and no not "completely fixed" on anything. The block is sloping, approx., 6 meters fall from south (high point) to north, over 70 meters. We also…

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mummy1
Jun 10, 2018 3:39 pm
excited_builders
excited_builders
10 June 2018

Sovereign Metricon

Sovereign Metricon
SA
1, 2

Hey ...how is your build going?

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excited_builders
Jun 10, 2018 10:34 am
Tash801
Tash801
10 June 2018

Coral Homes Marcoola

Coral Homes Marcoola
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Hi again just wondering if you wouldn't mind telling how much it was to upgrade to the better carpet and your tap. I want to do both. So hard to plan budget when you don't…

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Tash801
Jun 10, 2018 8:18 am
snandans
snandans
9 June 2018

Anyone building in Mulgoa Rise?

Anyone building in Mulgoa Rise?
NSW
1 ... 31, 32, 33

How did your build go?

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snandans
Jun 09, 2018 7:30 am
insider
insider
8 June 2018

Considerations for how much to cut block? Engineer report?

Considerations for how much to cut block? Engineer report?
NSW

You could also consider cut and fill rather than straight cut.This may cost you more in earthworks, retaining walls and piers for your slab but save you on significant rock issues.

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insider
Jun 08, 2018 10:32 pm
insider
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 June 2018

10% deposit

10% deposit

We saw this same behaviour in perth nearing the end of the last boom where Builders 1.Overfilled their order books 2.Took larger deposits 3.Made "suffering homeowner"…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 08, 2018 7:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
KazzaOphel
KazzaOphel
8 June 2018

Building Coral Homes "Winton 26" at Clarence Town NSW

Building Coral Homes "Winton 26" at Clarence Town NSW
NSW
1, 2

Hi There we are looking at building the Winton also. Just wondering how you got on getting some pics. Its very hard deciding to build this plan when there isnt a display…

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KazzaOphel
Jun 08, 2018 4:19 pm
Flint1080p
Flint1080p
8 June 2018

double storey builders - anyone replaced cladding/weatherboa

double storey builders - anyone replaced cladding/weatherboa
NSW

Hi Guys, I'm building the Windermere 32 with Rawson homes and looking at getting the first level of cladding replaced with brick. First floor living is 114m2 - i got…

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Flint1080p
Jun 08, 2018 11:08 am
steph73
steph73
7 June 2018

Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes

Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes
VIC

Yeah, there's that too - being disappointed. Although I wasn't going for the pretty, precise coloured concrete and aggregate seeding look. I actually love the warehouse…

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steph73
Jun 07, 2018 5:26 pm
aaronaaronaaron
aaronaaronaaron
7 June 2018

Plywood floor to tile over?

Plywood floor to tile over?
QLD

I need a Plywood floor to tile over. Bunnings have a 21 and 17mm. Do I need to use 21mm? what do the bearers need to be set at to ensure there is no flex.

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aaronaaronaaron
Jun 07, 2018 1:35 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
7 June 2018

CDC checklist

CDC checklist

Check CDC related docs here https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoKBYVes8JAPjTu-QGBikZCk-1De

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IamSAM
Jun 07, 2018 11:03 am
IamSAM
Dee2310
Dee2310
7 June 2018

Everyday Homes

Everyday Homes
NSW

Hi, Does anyone have experience building with Everyday Homes builder in Sydney. Thank you

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Dee2310
Jun 07, 2018 9:39 am
Fiza
Fiza
6 June 2018

Additional piering

Additional piering
NSW

Did you end up paying for extra piering

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Fiza
Jun 06, 2018 1:47 pm
gogo65
gogo65
5 June 2018

Sloping irregular block <300m2 in a so far vacant estate

Sloping irregular block <300m2 in a so far vacant estate
VIC

I’m just going through a few custom builders in Sydney, they are charging around $2200-$2500sqm, (20-23k per square) so more than your quotes. Depends on what level of…

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gogo65
Jun 05, 2018 9:10 pm
gogo65

Few more photos from today

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Cellaraso
Jun 05, 2018 7:12 pm
twolittlepeas
twolittlepeas
5 June 2018

HELP anyone that has NAB as lender and went through Cert?

HELP anyone that has NAB as lender and went through Cert?
NSW

Hi browndog77 how stressful.. i don't know if I could be much help, we havent started construction yet, I'll be doing our driveway after handover too. My builder did…

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twolittlepeas
Jun 05, 2018 6:33 pm
gillybean
gillybean
5 June 2018

Brick Blending Issues on Front Facade - Any advice???

Brick Blending Issues on Front Facade - Any advice???
NSW

I didn’t look at the original photos of brick work, I can’t even see what the issue is even after it’s pointed out, so I guess that’s a great result, bricks look mint! 😊

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gillybean
Jun 05, 2018 2:57 pm
gillybean
MelbourneChick85
MelbourneChick85
5 June 2018

Anyone built with Meletis Homes or Alfred Construction VIC ?

Anyone built with Meletis Homes or Alfred Construction VIC ?
VIC

Hi, I also recently (May '18 ) purchased in Avondale heights with a 5-6m slope. I am speaking to Gj Gardner and BH Prestige currently but not sure if i will go with…

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MelbourneChick85
Jun 05, 2018 1:27 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 June 2018

Help Please- Plan Build, DC Living or McCarthy?

Help Please- Plan Build, DC Living or McCarthy?

newbuild2018 I just replied to a post regarding Sounds like you might have the trifecta for "increased Provisional Sums (PS) building costs",i.e. Narrow lot, high wind…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 05, 2018 9:05 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 June 2018

N3 wind rating

N3 wind rating

Builder2018 Good idea, More info required, Is it a framed trussed or pitched Stick roof, ask for a copy of the Engineering Drawings/details check Hold down, Bracing,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 05, 2018 8:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
excited_builders
excited_builders
5 June 2018

Building Glendale 50 peninsula SE victoria

Building Glendale 50 peninsula SE victoria
VIC
1, 2

Hi Lonez...cool...yes we have kids but 1 is in high school n the other in primary. You can PM me your plan if u wish or post it on here. Mine is posted in one of my…

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excited_builders
Jun 05, 2018 8:04 am
starsky1
starsky1
5 June 2018

Fencing help

Fencing help
VIC

Hey guys, asking dumb question, does anyone know decent contractor for timber fencing in Clyde north, been looking online for few days, have been unlucky in finding one.…

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starsky1
Jun 05, 2018 12:27 am
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
3 June 2018

does anyone have the latest upgrade price list with eden bra

does anyone have the latest upgrade price list with eden bra
NSW

Hi Andrea Hope you have done your color & kitchen appointments? Did you had chance to upgrade your bench top to 40mm or more? Do you know how much it cost? We have the…

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InvincibleInDN
Jun 03, 2018 8:36 pm
InvincibleInDN
Isitbuiltyet
Isitbuiltyet
3 June 2018

Trying to estimate cost of slab on owner builder new 2 store

Trying to estimate cost of slab on owner builder new 2 store

Thanks so much! Very useful info. Looks like I just have to get the engineer started to get some more certainty

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Isitbuiltyet
Jun 03, 2018 4:17 pm
Newbie76
Newbie76
2 June 2018

Surfmist garage door - will it look white?

Surfmist garage door - will it look white?
VIC

Hi. Nope. My builder’s supplier doesn’t have that colour, so Surfmist it is!

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Newbie76
Jun 02, 2018 4:43 pm
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ianjel
Jun 02, 2018 3:55 pm
Cellaraso
Cellaraso
2 June 2018

House at lockup -skirting problem

House at lockup -skirting problem

Thanks for all your responses, I'm just going to get them to install it and I'll get quad. Too much hassle otherwise

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Cellaraso
Jun 02, 2018 9:11 am
pandibabi
pandibabi
2 June 2018

Vaulted ceilings - costs?

Vaulted ceilings - costs?
VIC

Instead of asking for higher ceilings, has anyone requested for vaulted ceilings instead? Does anyone know how much that would cost?

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pandibabi
Jun 02, 2018 7:17 am
pandibabi

Not as fancy as Tesla. Although I do wish I have got 2 of them. Bit update on solar project. Received initial feedback from solar company and now thinking about…

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Mt.view
Jun 01, 2018 9:09 am
Mt.view
AmieD
AmieD
31 May 2018

Can you cut the floor joists, after the frame inspection has

Can you cut the floor joists, after the frame inspection has

thank you very much for the info. I'll take a photo in the day light when I can and post for you to see. Appreciate your response.

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AmieD
May 31, 2018 10:02 pm
AllyBrian 2078
AllyBrian 2078
31 May 2018

Building in Gregory Hills - College Release Hall and Hart

Building in Gregory Hills - College Release Hall and Hart
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi Jacks, great to hear you are considering building with Hall and Hart. We are very happy with our build and the after construction dealings we have had. We only had a…

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AllyBrian 2078
May 31, 2018 8:00 pm

Be careful choosing tiles. The small tile is the sample from WOS. The tile I actually got was a lot darker. It is a batch variation but I think it is too big a difference.…

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WaldorfMM
May 31, 2018 6:34 pm
WaldorfMM
WaldorfMM
31 May 2018

Hebel overhang

Hebel overhang
VIC

well they certainly didn’t do that. I know they put some sort of cement to widen the slab and then rendered over it. Have asked my building surveyor to reinspect.

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WaldorfMM
May 31, 2018 5:18 pm
NicolleAW
NicolleAW
31 May 2018

Vogue Dechellis

Vogue Dechellis
SA

We are about 40kms from the city so it's a bit of a drive but will be worth it for sure. 1. We have contemplated adding a window onto the family area which will be our…

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NicolleAW
May 31, 2018 3:04 pm
twolittlepeas
twolittlepeas
30 May 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes - House change

Building with Wisdom Homes - House change

So true, just have to try and ask. Best of luck and hope it works out for you!

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twolittlepeas
May 30, 2018 9:00 pm
dan2090
dan2090
30 May 2018

Visualising Plans

Visualising Plans

Looks like it on their homepage :)

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dan2090
May 30, 2018 7:07 pm
not sure peter
not sure peter
30 May 2018

SBG Homes

SBG Homes
VIC

hi new build ,hows it all going , i have heard you can contact the victorian building association known as the vba i think they might be able to help to put pressure on them.

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not sure peter
May 30, 2018 4:57 pm
xxennon
xxennon
30 May 2018

Our New Home - Clarendon Maitland 29

Our New Home - Clarendon Maitland 29
NSW
1, 2, 3

HI Grant, Have replied to your PM, feel free to contact on the number provided.

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xxennon
May 30, 2018 3:05 pm
dan2090
dan2090
30 May 2018

New house floor plan advice please.

New house floor plan advice please.
VIC
1, 2

Really like it :) I found a couple of tools, including an app that helps you see plans lifesize viewtopic.php?f=31&t=92263

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dan2090
May 30, 2018 2:20 pm
dan2090
dan2090
30 May 2018

Jessies Build - Baldivis - New Generation - KEYS

Jessies Build - Baldivis - New Generation - KEYS
WA
1 ... 33, 34, 35

A few years down the track and looks this app does a bunch of Lifesize walkthrough stuff. Seems a bitt too good to be true, but its a free app and worth a play :)

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dan2090
May 30, 2018 2:08 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
30 May 2018

Building Contract Increase in Price - Is This Common?

Building Contract Increase in Price - Is This Common?

Unfortunately, all the builders we spoke to said that they only hold the price for a certain period. I would have to imagine that after 10 months, there is definitely…

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bestspecials
May 30, 2018 11:59 am
bestspecials

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