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eeleen12
eeleen12
11 September 2012

Neighbour refuses to pay fence

Neighbour refuses to pay fence
VIC

hi sorry to hijack.. quick question building on a rear block should i replace my back boundary fence before or after my new home construction? just worried that the…

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eeleen12
Sep 11, 2012 12:46 pm
Wateman
Wateman
11 September 2012

Is it possible to build to BOTH side boundaries?

Is it possible to build to BOTH side boundaries?
VIC

Thanks for all your help everyone. I ended up getting a straight answer from Devine themselves.. Apparently on narrow blocks such as the one next to us (10.5m) they are…

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Wateman
Sep 11, 2012 3:44 pm
Wateman
rb759
rb759
11 September 2012

Downlights installation (builder or sparky after the build?)

Downlights installation (builder or sparky after the build?)
SA

We'll probably go with just wiring to the center then. Just need to find an experienced sparky that won't charge an arm and leg to install these once we move in next…

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rb759
Sep 11, 2012 4:17 pm
Variegated
Variegated
11 September 2012

w0rx's build - strip footings

w0rx's build - strip footings
VIC

Looks fabulous - love the wrap around deck.

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Variegated
Sep 11, 2012 10:24 pm
Variegated
Tracey22
Tracey22
12 September 2012

SETTLEMENT

SETTLEMENT
VIC

Settlement today for stage 2A ! Cant wait :D Two yaers two long ::angry:: very happy now though and have met some wonderful new friends whilst camping out ( With the…

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Tracey22
Sep 12, 2012 10:52 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 September 2012

Will using water tank causing issue to your pipe??

Will using water tank causing issue to your pipe??
VIC

If I buy existing house, can i still install this pex pipe? not sure what you mean by separate cistern valve, are you saying I need to install…

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SaveH2O
Sep 12, 2012 11:20 am
SaveH2O
juski
juski
12 September 2012

Adelaide Display Home Questions from a Country Bumpkin!

Adelaide Display Home Questions from a Country Bumpkin!
SA

Sorry to be late to the party but Lightsview displays are open both Sat and Sun. I think it's something like 1pm-5pm. :)

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juski
Sep 12, 2012 1:05 pm
juski
doublej2500
doublej2500
12 September 2012

Tierra_KEYS TOMORROW!!!

Tierra_KEYS TOMORROW!!!
VIC
1 ... 16, 17, 18

How is the move in going?

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doublej2500
Sep 12, 2012 2:52 pm
morningsunshine
morningsunshine
12 September 2012

Building at Wavell Heights with Adenbrook - final plans

Building at Wavell Heights with Adenbrook - final plans
QLD

I finally found someone in the same boat with us. We brought this block of land on the south side of Brisbane. It has sewer line running across the middle of the block and…

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morningsunshine
Sep 12, 2012 5:09 pm
TashnStu77
TashnStu77
12 September 2012

Our New Home Build

Our New Home Build
QLD

Hey nes173, I'm wondering where our pics of land and selections are? Look forward to you updating us as your plan is just ::kiss:: wish I was building it myself.

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TashnStu77
Sep 12, 2012 6:40 pm
TashnStu77
ultrawires
ultrawires
12 September 2012

Lot was ex-Parking Lot

Lot was ex-Parking Lot
VIC

All good comments and will consider my options in my negotiations, if we proceed. As a side-track, I'm thinking the "lava" rocks, I could use for my own landscaping, the…

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ultrawires
Sep 12, 2012 11:02 pm
off2theburbs
off2theburbs
12 September 2012

Internal sliding door

Internal sliding door
WA

Can anyone post pictures of how their internal sliding door, ie. to close off a hallway has been done. Just saw ours today an they have bricked in a normal door frame not…

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off2theburbs
Sep 13, 2012 12:52 am
weiwei0205
weiwei0205
13 September 2012

New to Forum - Anyone Build with Metrostrata

New to Forum - Anyone Build with Metrostrata
WA

I haven't seen much review about Metrostrata. Has anyone had the experience of building with them?

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weiwei0205
Sep 13, 2012 2:27 am
weiwei0205
ZACK1420
ZACK1420
13 September 2012

3 MONTHS AND STILL DECIDING RENDER COLOUR!!!

3 MONTHS AND STILL DECIDING RENDER COLOUR!!!
VIC

what do you guys think with the display house render colours? will they go with my dune windows and garage door? really stuck

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ZACK1420
Sep 13, 2012 9:41 am
Johnson
Johnson
13 September 2012

Architects in Southern Tasmania

Architects in Southern Tasmania
TAS

I used Nigel Jones in Taroona -- he calls himself a "sustainable designer" and has some very good ideas regarding heat banks, solar passive, etc.

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Johnson
Sep 13, 2012 12:18 pm
Johnson
sohnaeo
sohnaeo
13 September 2012

SMART wiring For Eden Brae Build

SMART wiring For Eden Brae Build
NSW

hey rabsta, thanks for your info, I just taled to my EB sales agent and asked about the price difference for NBN, and he initially said price…

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sohnaeo
Sep 13, 2012 12:26 pm
humble
humble
14 September 2012

Building a Porter Davis Sandpiper - Done!

Building a Porter Davis Sandpiper - Done!
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Epic Story! HOUSE LOOKS AWESOME!

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humble
Sep 14, 2012 7:33 am
pacificisis
pacificisis
14 September 2012

Mirvac @ Saddlers Ridge, Gillieston Heights, NSW ?

Mirvac @ Saddlers Ridge, Gillieston Heights, NSW ?
NSW

:cry: 118 views and STILL no comments. Oh well, just as well I'm not building with Mirvac anyway !! See ya !! :lol:

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pacificisis
Sep 14, 2012 11:00 am
pacificisis
iBA
iBA
14 September 2012

Marble Tiles

Marble Tiles
NSW

Are you in Melbourne? If you are, you can try a place called Sunlight Tile in Wickham Rd, Highett. I bought some porcelain tiles from them at $15-20 per square metres. My…

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iBA
Sep 14, 2012 12:08 pm
leak87
leak87
14 September 2012

Floor tiles and wall colour dilemma

Floor tiles and wall colour dilemma
QLD

Thanks everyone. It's a very light grey we are actually going for Taubmans Grey Comfort 1/2 strength on the walls and apparently I'm so blonde the floor tile matched. I…

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leak87
Sep 14, 2012 5:07 pm
Casa2
Casa2
14 September 2012

Fence retaining wall batter issue - help!

Fence retaining wall batter issue - help!
VIC

When the sun rises (at this time of the year) on your right side, you are facing north. This is important to know because the neighbour may have a case if you are to the…

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Casa2
Sep 14, 2012 8:06 pm
tengals
tengals
15 September 2012

Generally when does temp. fencing come down?

Generally when does temp. fencing come down?
VIC

from where the fence, sediment barrier and dunny are, i cant see how a concreter could get a tape measure in for an accurate measurement. The reason that side is so loaded…

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tengals
Sep 15, 2012 1:56 pm
EcoFriendly
EcoFriendly
15 September 2012

Dulux Warm Neutral....Pics Attached

Dulux Warm Neutral....Pics Attached
VIC

Hi, What is your railing colour and garage door colour? You already have the brown brick, grey window frames, upstairs exterior vertical board painted in grey, different…

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EcoFriendly
Sep 15, 2012 8:10 pm
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
15 September 2012

How many people have CCTV in their homes?

How many people have CCTV in their homes?
WA

Nah he hasn't been caught.…

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Tamara1975
Sep 15, 2012 9:17 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
16 September 2012

Drainage and water tank head of water

Drainage and water tank head of water
VIC

He may not have fitted leaf diverters (also eroneously known as rain heads) due to aesthetic reasons but you really do need them. Apart from anything else, they stop…

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SaveH2O
Sep 16, 2012 1:57 am
SaveH2O
arayasam
arayasam
16 September 2012

Avelling or Content

Avelling or Content
WA

I'm building in Riwa estate. I was told Avelling is a new compay ans so should look at other builders, but i just felt being new shouldb't be a reason to disqualify. The…

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arayasam
Sep 16, 2012 1:43 pm
Frangop
Frangop
16 September 2012

Waffle slab Class M with bored piers to suit Class P

Waffle slab Class M with bored piers to suit Class P
VIC

hi i was told to add up to 30k for a knockdown rebuild as the ground is all cut up from the demo so 10k maybe right what was your price for…

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Frangop
Sep 16, 2012 11:03 pm
Frangop
Boults
Boults
16 September 2012

Stairs

Stairs
SA

Hey Matt, I am in exacty the same boat as you. We are builing two story and the stairs will be visible at the entrance and I want them to be a feature and pleasant to the…

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Boults
Sep 17, 2012 12:09 am
natlyn
natlyn
17 September 2012

Dayow's custom WA build - PCI at long last!!

Dayow's custom WA build - PCI at long last!!
WA
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Dayow are you in?

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natlyn
Sep 17, 2012 4:46 am
natlyn
donna61
donna61
17 September 2012

Dreamstart Homes- Has anyone dealt with them??

Dreamstart Homes- Has anyone dealt with them??

Had the same thing happen the WA H''sing centre - lost $2k due to pushy salesrep who had 'best broker in the world' pfft

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donna61
Sep 17, 2012 4:21 pm
nicnvina
nicnvina
17 September 2012

Has anyone anyone built the Baton Rouge Gemmill Homes house

Has anyone anyone built the Baton Rouge Gemmill Homes house
WA

Hello Jess, Wow i can;t believe it's taken me that long to post a reply...so sorry about this delay. I juts got carried away by a very busy life style. I'm suppose you…

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nicnvina
Sep 17, 2012 7:03 pm
Belial
Belial
17 September 2012

Driveway and Fencing Costs

Driveway and Fencing Costs
VIC

Well in that case I can help :D PM sent.

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Belial
Sep 17, 2012 8:10 pm
Belial
cubz
cubz
17 September 2012

Render

Render
VIC

Any one building with homestead tan bricks, I'm trying to pick a render colour for the two front pillars, and having difficulty deciding on a colour help !!!! thinking I…

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cubz
Sep 17, 2012 8:13 pm
our dream home
our dream home
17 September 2012

Please suggest to things to take care of....Please suggest

Please suggest to things to take care of....Please suggest
VIC

Lighting/ tv points is always a good one to look at if you can contact the electrician before he wires the house, and maybe go through it with him and the Telephone cable…

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our dream home
Sep 17, 2012 8:24 pm
AngieB
AngieB
17 September 2012

Bought a ReadyBuilt Henley home in Selandra Rise

Bought a ReadyBuilt Henley home in Selandra Rise
VIC

I bought a ReadyBuilt Henley home in Selandra rise. :z: Anyone has bought any of them in Selandra..? :th:

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AngieB
Sep 17, 2012 11:59 pm
fireflies
fireflies
18 September 2012

Anyone had experience building with SIPs

Anyone had experience building with SIPs
WA

We have just submitted our plans to the council for a Colorbond steel clad, SIPs built house. We will be going owner builder as we couldnt find a builder that wishes to…

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fireflies
Sep 18, 2012 1:48 am
brettob
brettob
18 September 2012

Sound and thermal insulation in sub floor

Sound and thermal insulation in sub floor
VIC

www.damtec.com.au This is the ultimate in noise transferance and well priced

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brettob
Sep 18, 2012 2:06 pm
Stormy
Stormy
18 September 2012

Move toilet after pour

Move toilet after pour
NSW

My powder room toilet was positioned too close to the wall at slab pour, and was moved relatively easily (from a non plumber point of view!). First they did…

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Stormy
Sep 18, 2012 6:48 pm
Stormy
Onewheel
Onewheel
18 September 2012

New Kid on the Block

New Kid on the Block
QLD

Generally if you want your home to include a lot of the upgrades that are on display, you are looking at 10-20% on top of the base price. If the base price does not…

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Onewheel
Sep 18, 2012 8:39 pm
Casa2
Casa2
18 September 2012

Slab Bolts and contract variation

Slab Bolts and contract variation
VIC

1) Find out exactly what these "bolts" are. Get the engineering drawing and show us. 2) Decline the contract variation. It's only a request and you can accept or…

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Casa2
Sep 18, 2012 9:38 pm
stormjr
stormjr
18 September 2012

How long after handover until you can actually live there?

How long after handover until you can actually live there?
VIC

Nicole1983, it would depend on a number of things I would think! Availability of the inspector would be the biggest, but I would think two weeks would be enough, and…

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stormjr
Sep 19, 2012 12:18 am
AubinGroveFan
AubinGroveFan
18 September 2012

Gen1 build - Custom Strata Design

Gen1 build - Custom Strata Design

Whilst completing our last build with RedInk Homes and moving in in April 2011, We are now building an investment property with Gen1 Homes on a…

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AubinGroveFan
Sep 19, 2012 12:42 am
Crystally
Crystally
19 September 2012

Ensuite layout - please help!

Ensuite layout - please help!
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Id have the toilet in its own room, I changed the plans and enclosed ours after they moved thw shower for our freestanding bath to fit.…

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Crystally
Sep 19, 2012 12:53 pm
googleit
googleit
19 September 2012

Need Melbourne small lot/townhouse builders

Need Melbourne small lot/townhouse builders
VIC

two_first_timers - for a 106 Sqm is a very small home sounds like you have a very big budget. That means your townhouse is only 11 (building squares). Placing all the most…

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googleit
Sep 19, 2012 1:30 pm
Silvergum
Silvergum
19 September 2012

Looking to build in Highlands, Craigieburn

Looking to build in Highlands, Craigieburn
VIC

i think that would be a good spot too. We cant get NBN where we are, lucky you!!!. We can only get ADSL 1. Happy building!

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Silvergum
Sep 19, 2012 1:38 pm
Lizzie7
Lizzie7
19 September 2012

Help with Colours

Help with Colours

Thanks so much

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Lizzie7
Sep 19, 2012 3:43 pm
donna61
donna61
19 September 2012

Do you think the builder is a little too keen?

Do you think the builder is a little too keen?
SA

As you have paid the deposit to have the site tests done, ask them for copies as you have paid for them

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donna61
Sep 19, 2012 8:33 pm
kwilliamson
kwilliamson
19 September 2012

Council Certificate requirements- where to begin??

Council Certificate requirements- where to begin??
NSW

Thanks everyone. I've been able to find a surveyor who put me in touch with a geo guy who used to be the Director of development in the local council. I now know most of…

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kwilliamson
Sep 19, 2012 8:36 pm
jodge
jodge
19 September 2012

Skillion or hip/valley roof ??????

Skillion or hip/valley roof ??????
QLD

Hey Sarat. . . if your skillion roof points north, it can be a fantastic way of getting that lovely northern winter sun into the house to heat it up when it's cold outside.

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jodge
Sep 19, 2012 11:28 pm
jodge
dvestate
dvestate
20 September 2012

New House

New House
NSW

Sounds like your owner building so good luck :)

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dvestate
Sep 20, 2012 1:12 pm

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