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Andronicus
Andronicus
24 August 2009

Butlers Pantry - is it too expensive?

Butlers Pantry - is it too expensive?
QLD

my panty is 2.1x1m and shelving on 3 sides was $900. a tiled splash back are over $300 a m2. i cant help with…

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Andronicus
Aug 24, 2009 11:55 pm
jspitz
jspitz
13 August 2009

Our Tribeca 40-painting almost finished

Our Tribeca 40-painting almost finished

Hi MJL, not sure if he's the same guy but equally as nice obviously. Started with J and is ?Greek.

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jspitz
Aug 14, 2009 12:39 am
jspitz
jspitz
11 August 2009

How about building with M3tricon in Sanctuary Lakes?

How about building with M3tricon in Sanctuary Lakes?
VIC

Hi we are building with M in the inner SE suburbs and they have been mostly good. If you have any specific questions I can answer them for you if you PM me. Good Luck! …

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jspitz
Aug 11, 2009 5:52 pm
jimmalenko
jimmalenko
9 August 2009

Anyone building Metr1con home called Tribeca 40

Anyone building Metr1con home called Tribeca 40

We only found out about it by accident; we were at our initial consultation when we suggested that we would like to flip the house from the kitchen and family rooms back…

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jimmalenko
Aug 09, 2009 11:19 am
mel_b
mel_b
17 July 2009

My First House - M3tricon Belize @ TG

My First House - M3tricon Belize @ TG
1, 2

So I thought I would add updates based on my house also. I went yesterday to catch up with my carpenter as I'm getting a quote for the decking and possibly a pergola from…

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mel_b
Jul 17, 2009 11:32 am
JellyLegs
JellyLegs
12 July 2009

Building commences... - We're in!!! ...and LOVING IT!!!!

Building commences... - We're in!!! ...and LOVING IT!!!!
1 ... 19, 20, 21

::cheerleader:: ::party:: ::cheerleader:: ::party:: ::cheerleader:: ::party:: ::cheerleader:: Congratulations! It all looks fantastic. You've done well getting everything unpacked and set up so quickly. It took us a few weeks to get organised. 5…

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JellyLegs
Jul 12, 2009 7:49 pm
JellyLegs
Eager
Eager
12 July 2009

Our M3tric0n story

Our M3tric0n story
VIC
1 ... 10, 11, 12

We've now been in for 10 months and things are still happening! Our maintenance inspection has long been and gone, but we've had a few things replaced/refitted since. To…

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Eager
Jul 12, 2009 1:21 pm
Eager
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virgin-builder
Jul 07, 2009 9:41 pm
virgin-builder
andrei
andrei
24 June 2009

Chelsea with M3tricon

Chelsea with M3tricon

We went through the same customer service ourselves. We had our customer coordinator who was very rude and not helpful at all. Anything small we asked her to do, she had…

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andrei
Jun 24, 2009 5:48 pm
Lhen
Lhen
22 June 2009

Any Sydney M3tricon experience??

Any Sydney M3tricon experience??
NSW

Found out that my piece of land might be in a flood zone (going try to get this investigated) I strongly recommend you get this…

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Lhen
Jun 22, 2009 10:51 pm
thebhebhes
thebhebhes
19 June 2009

When is the right stage to get private inspectors???

When is the right stage to get private inspectors???

hmm thats interesting info hopefully the big M will not object to us having our independent inspector come in along the way.......can they really anyway?

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thebhebhes
Jun 19, 2009 1:39 am
Reens76
Reens76
15 June 2009

Building M3tricon Denver31 - progress

Building M3tricon Denver31 - progress
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hey Aido, Excellent news. We are nearly at the painting stage and are looking forward to getting in there soon hopefully. Can't wait for your final pics. Cheers, reens76.

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Reens76
Jun 15, 2009 10:27 pm
Pugs
Pugs
14 June 2009

fitt offs

fitt offs

hehee i'm installing into a hosue where just the data cabling will take 2 days to finish off... hmm 74 points to terminate

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Pugs
Jun 14, 2009 11:45 pm
Pugs
Zerosignal
Zerosignal
9 June 2009

Our Journey-Everything You Need To Know - Metric Avendon 32

Our Journey-Everything You Need To Know - Metric Avendon 32

Yeah I love the ensuite design, seriously looked at the Everest which has the same ensuite but was just a little too costly for us.

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Zerosignal
Jun 10, 2009 12:05 am
Adele
Adele
8 June 2009

met?icon builders victoria

met?icon builders victoria
VIC

Hi btherl Who is the international sales person you have been liaising with? What stage are you in with the building process?

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Adele
Jun 08, 2009 10:26 pm
Annietom
Annietom
3 June 2009

Big M displays at Eynesbury VIC

Big M displays at Eynesbury VIC
VIC

oh yes, that does look nice, I bet it looks even better in real life! Annie

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Annietom
Jun 03, 2009 11:03 pm
Annietom
Nightshade
Nightshade
1 June 2009

Studio M - Energy Saving Options

Studio M - Energy Saving Options
VIC

I got my sales guy to email me a pdf'd copy so I could read it and check it well in advance of the meeting. This gave me time to mull over it and spot any errors, scribble…

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Nightshade
Jun 01, 2009 9:34 pm
vid
vid
18 May 2009

Basic costs at each building stage

Basic costs at each building stage
VIC

Vid, I was told by my builder that footing progress claim is 20% PLUS 100% of footing and footing related variations. Mine came out to be about…

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vid
May 19, 2009 12:00 am
vid
kbudgie
kbudgie
17 May 2009

M3tricon Studio M

M3tricon Studio M
VIC

We spent a lot of time thinking about our electrical appointment and decided that down lights were not practical in bedrooms. We are staying with my mum until the house is…

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kbudgie
May 17, 2009 10:34 pm
kbudgie
Hammerhead
Hammerhead
14 May 2009

Need help with facade....please!

Need help with facade....please!
VIC

I love light, lots of it! So pic 2 is my preference. Quite like the rendered pillars as it adds interest. Also agree with whoever said not a fan of the window style - too…

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Hammerhead
May 14, 2009 9:59 pm
Hammerhead
sweety
sweety
7 May 2009

M3tricon His Hers Ours Promotion

M3tricon His Hers Ours Promotion
VIC

Hi we are also building santorini 29 with metricon.But we have choosen $16000 promotion.iam not sure whether that promotions is still going on.His hers ours promotion sounds good.

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sweety
May 07, 2009 5:52 pm
Aimeh
Aimeh
29 April 2009

M3tricon Site Vistit - FINAL TIPS?

M3tricon Site Vistit - FINAL TIPS?
VIC

Site visit went well. Our site is almost dead flat so will only require a site scrape. HOWEVER a nearby M house that was recently built has a H class slab...any idea of…

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Aimeh
Apr 29, 2009 8:00 pm
malik
malik
25 April 2009

M3tricon Santorini Plantation

M3tricon Santorini Plantation
VIC

Hi fellow santorini builders, I have just started a new thread "need help with facade" and would really appreciate your input. malik

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malik
Apr 25, 2009 10:51 pm
kamranshakil
kamranshakil
15 April 2009

M3tricon Santorini 29 - Whats Standard Whats Extra?

M3tricon Santorini 29 - Whats Standard Whats Extra?
VIC

yeah and they are not expensive either just 55 $ for one place so if you put kickrail at 3 places so it will be 55 x 3

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kamranshakil
Apr 15, 2009 10:35 pm
malik
malik
5 April 2009

Need help with kitchen layout - comments welcome!

Need help with kitchen layout - comments welcome!

Thanks for all your inputs. Joles - you are right, I actually visited their tarneit display today and chelsea has the same layout too as the grandview you mentioned. so…

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malik
Apr 05, 2009 6:58 pm
shazburger
shazburger
1 April 2009

Corner Treatment Ideas

Corner Treatment Ideas
VIC

we have a corner block and only had to add a couple of windows and render... we asked PD to do the minimum and see what we could get away with... can never hurt... the…

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shazburger
Apr 01, 2009 8:17 pm
shazburger
joles
joles
5 March 2009

Anyone building with M3tricon

Anyone building with M3tricon

We love the santorini 29 but unfortunately dont think its going to be possible. We required a rear roller door for access to the backyard for…

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joles
Mar 05, 2009 1:34 pm
joles
Kenshi123
Kenshi123
10 February 2009

M3etricons Lindeman 27

M3etricons Lindeman 27
VIC

It is smaller than the 27 coz it is an 'L' shape. We think it is ample, but have been living in a very small place. There are only two of us moving in. Even if you have…

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Kenshi123
Feb 10, 2009 10:09 pm
gersy1964
gersy1964
10 February 2009

Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us?

Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

When did Australians become so judgemental and painfully politically correct? If you want the big house AND you can afford it without losing sleep at night worrying about…

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gersy1964
Feb 10, 2009 8:07 am
Onebuild
Onebuild
7 February 2009

Before & After in Floor Plans ~

Before & After in Floor Plans ~
1, 2

Copyright, ask Big M if they will sell you the plan. If they say no, ask them why not, it is easy money for them. All you want is the floor plan so you can change it, the…

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Onebuild
Feb 07, 2009 3:22 pm

We went out to the block last Monday to check what was going on, and sure enough, the frame--including the roof--was completed! It was a little surreal seeing all the roof…

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cynarion
Feb 03, 2009 3:49 pm
cynarion
Robbuilding
Robbuilding
28 January 2009

M3tricon at the Ponds

M3tricon at the Ponds
NSW

Had a look at M3tricon at the Ponds on the weekend... beautifull homes but "everything" we looked at was an extra... it certainly seemed like "everything." We had a…

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Robbuilding
Jan 28, 2009 4:38 pm
Loulabelle
Loulabelle
27 January 2009

Under bench Microwave - Built with M

Under bench Microwave - Built with M
QLD

We're having an underbench microwave too but after spending christmas holidays at my parents house where they have an underbench microwave, I'm thinking twice about it. My…

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Loulabelle
Jan 27, 2009 2:14 pm
Loulabelle
popcorn-chicken
popcorn-chicken
27 January 2009

What do you think of these 2 designs?

What do you think of these 2 designs?
1, 2

Agree with the laundry! For us it must be next to the garage, and have internal access from garage to laundry, so on rainy days or after a beach trip, we can all dump in…

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popcorn-chicken
Jan 27, 2009 1:37 pm
blackmax
blackmax
25 January 2009

Metricon (QLD) Price Rise

Metricon (QLD) Price Rise
QLD

The builders maybe trying to maintain their profits. If the number of builds decreases, the obvious (perhaps naive way) to maintain their profits is to increase…

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blackmax
Jan 25, 2009 11:25 pm
jspitz
jspitz
18 October 2008

Alfresco orientation

Alfresco orientation

Thanks everyone for your comments, think we will stick to the sw orientation as it is far less hassles and cost all round although still annoyed our side yards are split.

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jspitz
Oct 18, 2008 5:10 pm
chuth77
chuth77
18 October 2008

M's Denver 43 or 46... Anybody built one?

M's Denver 43 or 46... Anybody built one?
QLD

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone is building or has built recently a Denver 43 or 46? I've seen the 30 on display but wondering how big the 40's actually are? They…

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chuth77
Oct 18, 2008 12:42 pm
VJ
VJ
17 October 2008

Met9icon building - canal

Met9icon building - canal
QLD
1 ... 11, 12, 13

Anne, Great to see your update! Really nice view from your alfresco area! Love it! Nice HT! I'm sure you can't wait to start watching movies in your own HT room! :wink:

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VJ
Oct 17, 2008 9:49 pm
VJ
Toast
Toast
9 October 2008

M3tricon price increase

M3tricon price increase
VIC

Every time I've ever been to a display home (and not just M) they're always telling me the price is going up. Yes, the price goes up every 2 weeks, but that doesn't mean…

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Toast
Oct 09, 2008 12:25 pm
Toast
penny73
penny73
7 October 2008

What should I spend my electrical budget on??

What should I spend my electrical budget on??
VIC

Wow I have added quite a few and depending on what the electrical totals I might add some more Greg - Thanks for that explanation that is a couple of things I dont need…

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penny73
Oct 07, 2008 4:40 pm
Snake
Snake
6 October 2008

M3tricon Jardine 30 (Frame is up!)

M3tricon Jardine 30 (Frame is up!)
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Ch0p, I was at my block yesterday afternoon, and had sticky beak at your house and it looks great :wink: Its starting to really take shape, looks very nice.

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Snake
Oct 06, 2008 7:48 am
Snake
danma
danma
2 October 2008

M-con in Sydney

M-con in Sydney
NSW

They are just near The Ponds display village, we went past them 2 weeks ago and they have bricks and roof tiles but they had no lining's that I can remember. I think…

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danma
Oct 02, 2008 10:15 pm
Adrian B
Adrian B
30 September 2008

M3tricon and Termite Protection

M3tricon and Termite Protection
VIC

Just a little catch to the warranty and company M used. We have been in our house now for 2 yrs in December. The system needs to be reprimed after the first 12 months,…

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Adrian B
Sep 30, 2008 5:43 pm
Adrian B
Dale
Dale
25 September 2008

Building with M

Building with M
VIC

Hi, For some reason the forum doesn't let you upload files even though the facility is there. Take a look in the general discussion forum and there is a sticky…

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Dale
Sep 25, 2008 5:11 pm
beegeers
beegeers
22 September 2008

Just signed up with M so excited

Just signed up with M so excited
VIC
1, 2

Congrats Penny - Good luck on the new venture - and hope the building process goes smoothly.... beegee

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beegeers
Sep 22, 2008 8:13 pm
Adrian B
Adrian B
14 September 2008

HELP HELP!!!!! M3trlcon vs banks

HELP HELP!!!!! M3trlcon vs banks
VIC

We went thru the big M and had no issues with finance. I think that it is unreasonable for the builder to get the permits before signing on the dotted line. Perhaps it…

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Adrian B
Sep 14, 2008 9:23 pm
Adrian B
VJ
VJ
12 September 2008

My New Dream Home

My New Dream Home

How long did it take from start of paper work until site works? Builder has done the soil tests, we're finalizing our selections at 501 and will be meeting…

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VJ
Sep 12, 2008 11:44 pm
VJ
penny73
penny73
8 September 2008

M3tricon brick range- anyone know the standard bricks

M3tricon brick range- anyone know the standard bricks
VIC

Thanks I am just not sure if they M1 and the Collection range are the same

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penny73
Sep 08, 2008 10:13 pm
Adrian B
Adrian B
8 September 2008

Studio 501 Tours

Studio 501 Tours
VIC

My driveway was a reasonable price with the big M, but I agree about the decking. i di my own and saved about $4k

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Adrian B
Sep 08, 2008 3:00 pm
Adrian B
aussiedamo
aussiedamo
7 September 2008

M3tricon - which company do they use for bricks and tiles

M3tricon - which company do they use for bricks and tiles
VIC

Penny, I know you said someone else :oops: but I checked some paperwork and Austral is standard for the M1 range. Boral or Bristile for roofing.…

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aussiedamo
Sep 07, 2008 9:22 pm
aussiedamo

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