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nikwho
nikwho
11 July 2022

Kitchen island stone upgrade

Kitchen island stone upgrade
WA

Hii ! Are you looking for a…

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nikwho
Jul 11, 2022 9:56 pm
AVM470
AVM470
11 July 2022

Angle lintels and end bearing

Angle lintels and end bearing

If im interpreting your post correctly, end bearing doesnt matter (in the typical masonry opening lintel sense), as the columns are picking up the beam. The angle is just…

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AVM470
Jul 11, 2022 8:59 pm
afpo23
afpo23
11 July 2022

External Rendering for window reveals

External Rendering for window reveals

Hello I have some very large windows that require angle lintels over them to support brickwork. The brickwork will be rendered over eventually. I don’t want the angles…

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afpo23
Jul 11, 2022 8:12 pm
strannik
strannik
11 July 2022

House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising

House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising
QLD

overcapitalising usually means don't build things like pool, fireplace etc, unless you actually need it, or it's expected that the kind of house you're building should…

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strannik
Jul 11, 2022 6:04 pm
CV888
CV888
11 July 2022

Seeking a good 3rd party building inspector South Australia

Seeking a good 3rd party building inspector South Australia
SA

Hi, we are building with Metricon and we are concerned about the quality of the build and suspect some work is not up to standard. Can anyone recommend a private building…

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CV888
Jul 11, 2022 10:17 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 July 2022

Treatment of structural HW within brick pier

Treatment of structural HW within brick pier

No need for internal columns and framing within the brick pier? If you are concerned about point loads double up the brick leaf under the beams add in 12mm threaded tie rods hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 10, 2022 2:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Althom
Althom
10 July 2022

What colour garage door?

What colour garage door?

Which way does it face? If facing into the sun then you should go with the lightest possible colour to keep down heat buildup in the garage

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Althom
Jul 10, 2022 12:34 pm
Althom
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 July 2022

Metricon Studio M Appointment - What to avoid?

Metricon Studio M Appointment - What to avoid?

The correct process is to assess the value and to minimise the variations What gets taken out and credited back to you is minus the builders margins (profits) What gets…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 10, 2022 12:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
timhawx
timhawx
8 July 2022

KDR by Sienna Homes in sunny bayside Melbourne

KDR by Sienna Homes in sunny bayside Melbourne
VIC

Thanks for doing the blog SuperSabre76. As someone else stated, there's very little feedback or info on Sienna other than their web site so this has been a handy…

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timhawx
Jul 08, 2022 8:40 pm
Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
8 July 2022

Building inspector recommendation in Sydney

Building inspector recommendation in Sydney

Items below that require attention: Seal the…

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Samz_Turra
Jul 08, 2022 6:44 pm
bc123
bc123
8 July 2022

BRICK CALLOUT: PGH Sculpted Grey! Anyone used? Can find no p

BRICK CALLOUT: PGH Sculpted Grey! Anyone used? Can find no p

Hoping someone on here as built with PGH Sculpted Grey. The catalogue colour are way off the sample and the 2 addresses we got in our area don't have it on facade so…

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bc123
Jul 08, 2022 10:43 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 July 2022

Charged rain water system and compliant downpipes

Charged rain water system and compliant downpipes

Box gutter drainage compliance is different to eaves gutter compliance. Whereas eaves gutter compliance factors a 1:20 year storm event, box gutter drainage compliance…

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SaveH2O
Jul 07, 2022 11:45 pm
SaveH2O
Tyra
Tyra
7 July 2022

Slab payment

Slab payment

Okay so apparently the payment was due yesterday. They sent the letter to my work email and they blocked it . She said I needed to let her know when I was going to pay .…

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Tyra
Jul 07, 2022 6:44 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
7 July 2022

Builder structural warranty

Builder structural warranty

thanks very much for sharing more insights.

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kumar2015
Jul 07, 2022 8:59 am
building-expert
building-expert
5 July 2022

Timber frame exposed for extended period of time - should I

Timber frame exposed for extended period of time - should I

If your frame has passed inspection you should be Ok but if you are worried refer to the building surveyor who is the ultimate certifier on the job. But be careful what…

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building-expert
Jul 05, 2022 9:50 pm
building-expert
Japevias67
Japevias67
5 July 2022

Anyone here currently building with Langford Jones Homes?

Anyone here currently building with Langford Jones Homes?
1, 2

Hi Teresa would appreciate joining the FB group as we’re caught up in the mess too and would be keen to be part of the collective to discuss options. Can you send me…

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Japevias67
Jul 05, 2022 5:14 pm

Many builders have designs that suit a square block. You can find many on their websites. I got mine from G J Gardner. Even though many did not exactly suit my needs…

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Alfredz
Jul 05, 2022 12:33 pm

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 3:00 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 2:58 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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12801
Noname
Jul 04, 2022 11:02 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 03, 2022 12:30 am
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 6:38 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 11:36 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 11:15 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 10:50 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 8:42 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 7:45 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 11:54 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 8:35 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 1:29 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 9:56 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 9:55 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 2:54 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 12:28 pm
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 11:28 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 11:13 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 11:58 am
Contracts-Specialist
Tugger60
Tugger60
27 June 2022

Faux Beams

Faux Beams

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Tugger60
Jun 27, 2022 6:15 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 10:47 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 12:43 pm
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 9:03 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 1:40 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 1:12 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 10:29 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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2522
Ashington Homes
Jun 24, 2022 5:00 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 4:19 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 1:02 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 9:07 am
Metricorn

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