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kinigo270
kinigo270
10 October 2020

Hebel floor height provisions

Hebel floor height provisions

Thanks you for co firming

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kinigo270
Oct 10, 2020 7:45 am
kester
kester
9 October 2020

Floorplan Critique

Floorplan Critique
WA

House design looks very nice. May I know the builder info? Very nice design illustration as well.

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kester
Oct 09, 2020 4:17 pm
build2020
build2020
9 October 2020

Super White Natural Stone

Super White Natural Stone
VIC

Will definitely have a look at the porcelain. Which one is it on the WK stone website?

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build2020
Oct 09, 2020 10:30 am
build2020
build2020
9 October 2020

Timber Batten Wall

Timber Batten Wall
VIC

Hi everyone Can anyone give me an indication of the cost of a timber batten wall similar to this would be in comparison to just a plastered wall? Thanks.

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build2020
Oct 09, 2020 10:27 am
bashworth
bashworth
9 October 2020

How to find missing pegs on the boundary?

How to find missing pegs on the boundary?
VIC

Here is a link to understanding title plans:

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bashworth
Oct 09, 2020 8:05 am
bashworth
Kmcp
Kmcp
8 October 2020

Challenging BAL ratings

Challenging BAL ratings

Oh strange, the PM didn’t work! Thank so much, I’ll check them out. That sounds promising

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Kmcp
Oct 08, 2020 6:54 pm
zzkazu
zzkazu
8 October 2020

Modular House Deed generation

Modular House Deed generation

Just got this response: "Hello Greg We don’t…

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zzkazu
Oct 08, 2020 2:09 pm
Monty85
Monty85
8 October 2020

When do the colour selections and other choices happen

When do the colour selections and other choices happen
NSW

So basically they worked out the number of lights they think is required and paired them with a combination of standard batten lights. So if for example, your plan has…

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Monty85
Oct 08, 2020 12:23 pm
itsMeTino
itsMeTino
7 October 2020

SOUTH FACING LIVING AREAS

SOUTH FACING LIVING AREAS

Have no advice to give as i have similar block and house orientation to OP. But KameGame - thankyou so much for this link it is exactly what i have been trying to find…

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itsMeTino
Oct 07, 2020 10:15 pm
ConfusedSoul
ConfusedSoul
7 October 2020

Checking contract

Checking contract

Hi KameGame, Did builder changed payment schedule in your case? I recently had payment schedule not accepted by bank. Yes, get the letter from your broker/lender…

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ConfusedSoul
Oct 07, 2020 8:02 pm

I did a quick colour scheme on the Austral website, this is what it looks like. My facade is very similar to this. What do you think ?

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ilynn321
Oct 07, 2020 7:30 pm
Lot51
Lot51
7 October 2020

Power pole service connection

Power pole service connection

Hi, We are just starting to build and our site supervisor mentioned that the power/stoby pole closest to our build already has 3 other house connections to it. He said…

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Lot51
Oct 07, 2020 6:20 pm
Mowessis
Mowessis
7 October 2020

Easements, Project builders, Custom designs etc

Easements, Project builders, Custom designs etc

Hi Internet strangers.. Wondering if anyone would be able to give some input. We are attempting to build a dual occ (duplex or detached) in NSW and at a cross road of…

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Mowessis
Oct 07, 2020 3:28 pm
NewJourney
NewJourney
6 October 2020

Has anyome built with Reward Homes- Riverstone

Has anyome built with Reward Homes- Riverstone
NSW

I have built a 44sq custom home with them and ended up paying atleast 100k more and the quality is not even worth it. You will be better off with any other builder.

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NewJourney
Oct 06, 2020 7:56 pm
Clivett
Clivett
6 October 2020

Winchester 34 - Metricon New Build

Winchester 34 - Metricon New Build

Hopefully will upload by next Monday :) We are in SA.

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Clivett
Oct 06, 2020 3:26 pm
oklouise
oklouise
6 October 2020

Garage door entrance to Skullery / Kitchen

Garage door entrance to Skullery / Kitchen
WA

a copy of the floorplan would make suggestions easier

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oklouise
Oct 06, 2020 1:46 pm
Las
Las
6 October 2020

QLD Build with Homecorop Constructions

QLD Build with Homecorop Constructions
QLD

Hi Nevdi, How are you going with Homecorp? Did you go ahead with them?

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Las
Oct 06, 2020 1:31 pm
yyf3212
yyf3212
6 October 2020

Are these frame stage defects "normal"?

Are these frame stage defects "normal"?
NSW

Geez! That's quite a lot more than I expected.

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yyf3212
Oct 06, 2020 9:07 am

Something like this with stone base portico.

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Bcr83
Oct 05, 2020 6:51 pm
TH_HH
TH_HH
5 October 2020

Hannaford 466 with Burbank

Hannaford 466 with Burbank

We are thinking of build with Burbank and are interested in Hannaford 466. Our block of Land in Ashbury In Geelong. Wondering if anyone here has experience building with…

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TH_HH
Oct 05, 2020 2:53 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
5 October 2020

Fireplace where? and any provisioning to be done with builde

Fireplace where? and any provisioning to be done with builde

My thoughts exactly. Get a double between dining/media. Will look amazing

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Blacktea2sugars
Oct 05, 2020 12:15 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Stewie D
Stewie D
5 October 2020

Drawings

Drawings

"Can any one help me in understanding what type of drawings are needed for construction quotation?" What drawings did you submit for your DA ? Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 05, 2020 10:28 am
Andrew1989
Andrew1989
4 October 2020

Help reading an engineering plan

Help reading an engineering plan

Guessing they've done that for drainage purposes?

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Andrew1989
Oct 04, 2020 7:30 pm
Irene85317
Irene85317
3 October 2020

New drainage points connect to existing storm water pipe

New drainage points connect to existing storm water pipe

I don’t have any drainage points at the backyard from the builder. And got flooding issue when it is raining. And now I am about to start doing my landscaping . For…

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Irene85317
Oct 03, 2020 10:15 pm
MCHammer
MCHammer
3 October 2020

Building on Slope - Latitude 37/Englehart/Glenvill/Mazzei

Building on Slope - Latitude 37/Englehart/Glenvill/Mazzei
VIC

Suggest asking to speak to several previous customers of Lifespaces Group before taking the leap. The architectural elements of the homes are beautiful and well thought…

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MCHammer
Oct 03, 2020 7:38 pm
spankys13
spankys13
3 October 2020

Metricon LA PYRENEE - Any other similar styles

Metricon LA PYRENEE - Any other similar styles
VIC

Hi, Just wondering if any of the other builders have a similar styled house to this that we can compare? Love the style, rounded staircase, etc however the 1.6million…

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spankys13
Oct 03, 2020 6:35 pm
Vanquility
Vanquility
2 October 2020

Building with Rawson - delays?

Building with Rawson - delays?

Thanks for your advice Boro. We feel very uncertain about this demolition. We asked Rawson at least 4 times whether to demolish and they insisted that this is now the…

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Vanquility
Oct 02, 2020 6:36 pm
jsmi
jsmi
2 October 2020

Recommendations for custom design builders NW Sydney

Recommendations for custom design builders NW Sydney
NSW

Check out homequest at kellyville, there are plenty of options there - pretty sure there is a website too where you can dig deeper into each builder. Good luck!

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jsmi
Oct 02, 2020 5:42 pm
jsmi

For smart and energy-efficient homes, roller shutters are the best option. There are many options available like, automatic, security, electric, remote-controlled roller…

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CTEC Smart Homes
Oct 02, 2020 4:23 pm
CTEC Smart Homes
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 October 2020

Crossover - exposed aggregate vs existing pavers

Crossover - exposed aggregate vs existing pavers

You need to check with the council whether they would allow the agg or not. Ours wouldn't ( Northern beaches council ). Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 02, 2020 3:27 pm
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
2 October 2020

PCI Pics

PCI Pics

Excava super natural

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Hussain sahara
Oct 02, 2020 11:02 am
Hussain sahara
GrahamB
GrahamB
2 October 2020

How to estimate the cost of knockdown-rebuild house?

How to estimate the cost of knockdown-rebuild house?
NSW

I do this for a living Depending on the amount of asbestos you have in the house it can be $17-25K for the demolition In regards to the Home it should sit between -…

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GrahamB
Oct 02, 2020 9:18 am

For anyone interested, i have discovered that the front/side besser block retaining wall was never finally approved by council. Construction and design was all approved…

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Family Man
Oct 01, 2020 3:47 pm
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
1 October 2020

How long should Render last before cracks (not settlement)

How long should Render last before cracks (not settlement)
NSW

Where is the cracking, is it everywhere (crazy cracking)? near windows/sills? at damp proof course? middle of a wall? I assume when you mention Rockcote it is a tinted…

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Mirrmu83
Oct 01, 2020 10:16 am
dga
dga
1 October 2020

Security screens costs

Security screens costs

Would be cheaper to get rid of the cats (or in my case dog)... unfortunately, the other half didn't take kindly to that suggestion.

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dga
Oct 01, 2020 9:34 am
StuAndRuth
StuAndRuth
30 September 2020

Oracle Platinum Homes or Coral Homes?

Oracle Platinum Homes or Coral Homes?
QLD

We are about to start our build with oracle, feel free to message me :)

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StuAndRuth
Sep 30, 2020 9:53 pm
sunny_day
sunny_day
30 September 2020

Buidling Davenport 24 by Rawson Homes- Horizon, Marsden Park

Buidling Davenport 24 by Rawson Homes- Horizon, Marsden Park

Hi CTS - let me see if I can answer some of your questions, hope this helps! - How was your plan presentation - do we have option to change a few…

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sunny_day
Sep 30, 2020 3:11 pm
sunny_day
Bcr83
Bcr83
30 September 2020

Any Metricon success stories?

Any Metricon success stories?

I am in NSW... Not great then I see..

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Bcr83
Sep 30, 2020 1:29 pm
Bao Nguyen
Bao Nguyen
30 September 2020

Question about piering

Question about piering
NSW
1, 2

I fully intend to do that but havent seen a single person there in the 5-6 times im there. Will keep trying though

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Bao Nguyen
Sep 30, 2020 10:41 am
Thi
Thi
30 September 2020

Good Custom Builders in Melbourne NorthWest

Good Custom Builders in Melbourne NorthWest

I am building with Quantum home we are waiting for permit.

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Thi
Sep 30, 2020 7:39 am
ad0303
ad0303
29 September 2020

Underlay for laminate flooring

Underlay for laminate flooring

No underlay would eliminate the noise they definitely reduce them. I have laminate(10mm) flooring with Dunlop Acoustic premium underlay done by CarpetCall in Sydney. If…

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ad0303
Sep 29, 2020 10:27 pm
gogo65
gogo65
29 September 2020

KDR volume Builder

KDR volume Builder
NSW

Assuming you mean Provincial in Sydney? If so, our neighbours built with them and they were very happy, there two daughters also recently built with them. The one thing I…

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gogo65
Sep 29, 2020 10:20 pm
gogo65
Clivett
Clivett
29 September 2020

Lloyd 23 - ABC Homes New Build

Lloyd 23 - ABC Homes New Build

Selections have now been signed off on, there were some delays in receiving the bank pack. We were waiting on a new estimate on the site costs - we changed how the land…

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Clivett
Sep 29, 2020 11:09 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 September 2020

Stormwater Management issue

Stormwater Management issue

I'd definitely go and see the council. Most of the front desk guys are pretty helpful and they may grab one of their engineers who deal with this sort of thing to give you…

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Stewie D
Sep 29, 2020 7:36 am
chetansoni_3141
chetansoni_3141
28 September 2020

braemar aircon wchv70d1s

braemar aircon wchv70d1s

Althom Thanks for info.. .

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chetansoni_3141
Sep 28, 2020 12:03 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
28 September 2020

Starr Constructions in Sydney

Starr Constructions in Sydney
NSW

are you considering Starr?

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SejaeD
Sep 28, 2020 10:51 am
SejaeD
cccgav
cccgav
27 September 2020

living and dining orientation

living and dining orientation

Thanks oklouise, I did think the island is a bit big. I can certainly reduce the size. Switching the sliding door to the other side is a brilliant idea! The orientation…

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cccgav
Sep 27, 2020 10:40 pm
theshack
theshack
27 September 2020

How to know fall in land and how much would it cost extra ?

How to know fall in land and how much would it cost extra ?

A licensed surveyor is required to determine title boundaries. As others have said anybody can use dumpy level or laser level to produce a site contour plan. There are…

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theshack
Sep 27, 2020 9:15 pm
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
27 September 2020

PCI Pics

PCI Pics

Oh yes I browse Plantation Homes and designs are same.

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Hussain sahara
Sep 27, 2020 12:35 pm
Hussain sahara
nusaiba
nusaiba
27 September 2020

Ncc provisoins termite inspection

Ncc provisoins termite inspection

Please can anyone knows the correct ans Regards

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nusaiba
Sep 27, 2020 8:01 am
nusaiba

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