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Edit here is the sambuca. Would it be right to assume the monument would be lighter? The profile may show the colour differently but wasn’t sure...

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Bcr83
Jun 05, 2021 8:37 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
4 June 2021

New duplex build - GJ Gardner

New duplex build - GJ Gardner

Hi An3035 We are building several duplexes at the moment so I have a pretty good handle on costs, and I would like to help guide you with what is fair and what is not. …

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Ashington Homes
Jun 04, 2021 3:40 am
Ashington Homes
elara2021
elara2021
3 June 2021

Stockland Elara Stage 45

Stockland Elara Stage 45

Hi All, we are planning to build house in our lot in Stage 45 in Stockland Elara. the builder has advised to obtain a flood advice from Blacktown Council. has anyone…

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elara2021
Jun 03, 2021 9:37 pm
RRR
RRR
3 June 2021

BOSTON 33 | CORAL HOMES

BOSTON 33 | CORAL HOMES

Hi Newhomegirl7, I am not in a position to comment on your question as we demolished an existing home and are building a new one on the existing land that we own. Sorry I…

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RRR
Jun 03, 2021 7:22 pm
JaidenPaice
JaidenPaice
3 June 2021

Has anyone built with Sterling Homes?

Has anyone built with Sterling Homes?
SA

I have just been given the keys to my home however I have been left with a feeling of regret and anxiety. Building with Sterling has been a complete nightmare, every…

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JaidenPaice
Jun 03, 2021 6:58 pm
Monty85
Monty85
2 June 2021

Fence height dispute/dilemma

Fence height dispute/dilemma
NSW

Don't get me started. I tried explaining that to the neighbour that any addition in height to the fence would be negligible as there is a bloody house less than 2m away…

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Monty85
Jun 02, 2021 8:15 pm
strannik
strannik
2 June 2021

Instantaneous HWS in a new house - gas or electrical?

Instantaneous HWS in a new house - gas or electrical?
QLD
1, 2

if i have to end up with bottles i might as well put heat pump in. i've been doing a bit more thinking, and wondering if someone can validate my train of thought: 1. It…

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strannik
Jun 02, 2021 7:34 pm
LakeMacRicky
LakeMacRicky
2 June 2021

Contracts and Penalty Clauses

Contracts and Penalty Clauses
NSW

Thanks strannik, we will definitely ask.

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LakeMacRicky
Jun 02, 2021 4:55 pm
paulrob
paulrob
2 June 2021

Hall hart competitive

Hall hart competitive

Hi LucB, We have just passed D/A. We are also in a flood plain which meant that the drop beams were not adequate as council requirement is 1.5 mtrs above existing ground…

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paulrob
Jun 02, 2021 4:11 pm

New home build, Concrete Slab quality question

New home build, Concrete Slab quality question

In the first photo there is a significant crack on the rebate, sometimes they put studs or columns on the rebate, you need to ask the design Engineer to check if they…

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Structural.Review
Jun 02, 2021 1:38 pm
Structural.Review
realjian
realjian
31 May 2021

Engineered oak flooring

Engineered oak flooring

Not yet. I probably will go with AST.

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7488
realjian
May 31, 2021 10:56 pm

Structural and Forensic engineering consultation company tha

Structural and Forensic engineering consultation company tha

They build display houses better generally, deeper footings etc., I have designed couple of them and all supported on piers as I knew that there will be plants and trees…

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Structural.Review
May 31, 2021 10:50 pm
Structural.Review

Hi everyone wanted to get some advice whether this looks right. Builder has scribed all the ridge caps which looks great from the ground. However when I went on the roof…

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PieterB
May 31, 2021 6:29 pm
Althom
Althom
31 May 2021

Builder removed boundary peg

Builder removed boundary peg

Ah yes forgot about this but if the other side peg is still there then that's the reference point

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Althom
May 31, 2021 1:30 pm
Althom
jitesh_88
jitesh_88
30 May 2021

Advice please: Dual occ in Bayside, Vic

Advice please: Dual occ in Bayside, Vic

Hi Mate, we are also building a dual occ (side by side) in Bayside on a 600m2 land. However we have engaged with a draftsman to do our plans and permits and would look for…

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jitesh_88
May 30, 2021 10:42 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 May 2021

Anyone building with Chatham homes Melbourne?

Anyone building with Chatham homes Melbourne?
VIC

The professional advise given on f /b has to be the worse. LOL.....Ever wondered why Doctors and Engineers Don't use it to help those seeking advise ...ask them

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 30, 2021 10:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MG1981
MG1981
29 May 2021

Facade design

Facade design

Hi all. Trying to get the facade right on my custom design. Is there anyone out the whole just specialises in facade design and colours?

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MG1981
May 29, 2021 9:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 May 2021

National Tiles & Metricon homes - Drummy Tiles

National Tiles & Metricon homes - Drummy Tiles
NSW

We already have established that structural members require a min of 2 Fixings what I'm seeing is Scrap and cracked timber held together by one nail? Ask them to…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 29, 2021 9:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
CYT
CYT
29 May 2021

Building With Hall And Hart

Building With Hall And Hart

LucB I had quoted 90K as well for site costs. Mine is on the sideway slope, so the house is needed to be built on the level land. Not like the original house where the…

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CYT
May 29, 2021 8:55 am

Custom Builder Risk Mitigation

Custom Builder Risk Mitigation

Hi mixter, Try the VMIA website. It says a trigger…

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4519
Contracts-Specialist
May 28, 2021 9:17 pm
Contracts-Specialist
Kippers01
Kippers01
28 May 2021

NOTICE OF PCI

NOTICE OF PCI

Bring some basic measuring tools; a good torch, 2 metre straight edge, window packers, carpenters square, small spirit level, inspection mirror, ruler, stepladder, power…

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Kippers01
May 28, 2021 4:46 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
28 May 2021

Relocation of Manhole

Relocation of Manhole
NSW

Happy Friday tanneetan You are going to need to hire a "Sydney Water Services Co-ordinator". These are designers who are accredited by Sydney water to design and…

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Ashington Homes
May 28, 2021 6:05 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
28 May 2021

Steel Frames

Steel Frames

Hi Mustard In my opinion, and it's only my opinion, I would recommend not to over think this unless you are in an extremely cold or hot climate. ie if you in a coastal…

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Ashington Homes
May 28, 2021 5:44 am
Ashington Homes
serpent
serpent
27 May 2021

Compaction test before services?

Compaction test before services?

Hi All, Building in WA and have now reached construction stage after 10 months of waiting, Thought it would be best to start asking questions throughout the build as the…

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serpent
May 27, 2021 9:15 pm
Kofi B
Kofi B
27 May 2021

Review our floor plan - First Home Build

Review our floor plan - First Home Build

This is exactly what my mum said. Can't always get up those stairs...

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Kofi B
May 27, 2021 7:11 pm

When U say Sark every external wall .. do U mean this?

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mustard
May 27, 2021 6:52 pm
TTTx
TTTx
27 May 2021

NOTICE OF PRACTICAL COMPLETION

NOTICE OF PRACTICAL COMPLETION
NSW

Can I ask which builder you are using?

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TTTx
May 27, 2021 4:23 pm
kelsey
kelsey
26 May 2021

Is Perth still obsessed with double brick?

Is Perth still obsessed with double brick?
WA

Yeah far out, you’re right google doesn’t give much when you search Thermalite Bricks, I honestly don’t know much about it. I do remember the SIP panels, so I can…

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kelsey
May 26, 2021 10:55 am

Hi all, We have started the process of building with AllCastle Homes this year. We are still pretty early on, having only recently met with the plan presenters and…

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joshysaid
May 26, 2021 10:21 am
JS87
JS87
26 May 2021

First Build - Metricon Home Solutions Design

First Build - Metricon Home Solutions Design

Also, find out the manufacturer of the windows and ask them directly about security screen installation. Sounds suspect not being able to add them after installation.

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JS87
May 26, 2021 8:09 am
Xfactor
Xfactor
25 May 2021

Metricon (Pheonix 40) Clarendon(Boston 42) - anyone here?

Metricon (Pheonix 40) Clarendon(Boston 42) - anyone here?
NSW

No, we didn’t want the pillars rendered as the whole house is being rendered, originally wanted stone but quote was a ridiculous $32k for those 2 front pillars. The…

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Xfactor
May 25, 2021 10:00 am
Goxxo
Goxxo
24 May 2021

Joinery Recommendations - Adelaide

Joinery Recommendations - Adelaide
SA

Can't make any recommendations myself, but Metricon use Toser. They did the joinery for our current place (different builder) and quality is fine. My friend's builder…

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Goxxo
May 24, 2021 4:50 pm
Noname
Noname
24 May 2021

92mm Architraves - too big?

92mm Architraves - too big?
NSW

oof, cost me ~550 for the 2mm skirts and ~280 for the 67mm door and window arcs - 32sq house

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Noname
May 24, 2021 2:55 pm
vladmari
vladmari
22 May 2021

Hidden costs and upgrades

Hidden costs and upgrades

My son is building with SA Housing Centre (Hickinbotham Group) in Northern Adelaide. His original base price was $99,000. First thing to add is always footing provision.…

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vladmari
May 22, 2021 1:45 pm
vladmari
Suem1
Suem1
22 May 2021

Painter

Painter

Looking for a Painter in Perth SOR - any recommendations and how much does it Cost for a 4x2

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Suem1
May 22, 2021 9:51 am
Mining Man
Mining Man
22 May 2021

First home build - Floor plan review request

First home build - Floor plan review request

wow, I really like this layout! I'm buying a house right now and I want to do something similar in it

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Mining Man
May 22, 2021 8:17 am
Monty85
Monty85
22 May 2021

Exterior brick colour and mortar colour

Exterior brick colour and mortar colour
VIC

Not at all. It's your house at the end of the day so chose what you like best. You'll be the one who looks at every day when you come home. Trends change over time so no…

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Monty85
May 22, 2021 12:40 am
Monty85
Monty85
22 May 2021

Brick colour feedback

Brick colour feedback
QLD

Not my cup of tea but I certainly wouldn't say they are awful. If you are in the pre-construction stage you will be able to reach out to Austral who can give you a list…

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Monty85
May 22, 2021 12:35 am

Loving the large pendant lights, it draws your eye to the kitchen. I've something in mind. Not too sure it will go with alpine mist caeserstone and chalk white cabinets.

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Cupcake2021
May 21, 2021 10:48 pm
rits07
rits07
21 May 2021

Demolising house - keep part of sewer line?

Demolising house - keep part of sewer line?

Thanks Bashworth. The existing lines are in best pllace. Not sure of condition due to tree roots etc which needs to be assest. Will get an inspection done before…

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2589
rits07
May 21, 2021 9:17 pm
kokichi89
kokichi89
21 May 2021

Brick/cladding ?

Brick/cladding ?
NSW

Thank you so much. It is much appreciated!

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kokichi89
May 21, 2021 5:36 pm
taylo29
taylo29
21 May 2021

Fairmont SA: Has anyone built a double-storey or the “Henley

Fairmont SA: Has anyone built a double-storey or the “Henley

I’m enquiring about the above homes and I’m well aware the starting price is just that. I’d love to know a variety of guides to how much extra you paid on top of the…

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taylo29
May 21, 2021 2:45 pm
building-expert
building-expert
21 May 2021

Fireplace install after handover

Fireplace install after handover
VIC

Your biggest problem is that you will be the second builder interfering with first builder's work. It may place you in a position of blame if something goes wrong or at…

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building-expert
May 21, 2021 10:51 am
building-expert
sachkanch
sachkanch
21 May 2021

Firstyle Homes - Oran Park

Firstyle Homes - Oran Park

Hi All, I recently signed contract with Firstyle…

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sachkanch
May 21, 2021 8:49 am
mk1234
mk1234
19 May 2021

Building at Bardia - New Breeze

Building at Bardia - New Breeze
NSW
1 ... 67, 68, 69

Hi, A lot of them have used colour bond on the corner property but don't know if it's done after getting the OC. Regards, Mohan

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mk1234
May 19, 2021 2:39 pm
jmasood
jmasood
18 May 2021

CCTV on a new built house

CCTV on a new built house
QLD

which builder was it/ Carlisle homes is charging me around 1k for 7 data points and some weather proof enclosures

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jmasood
May 18, 2021 7:08 pm
jmasood
butterfly12
butterfly12
18 May 2021

Building Permit Hume

Building Permit Hume

Can a good lawyer help with a permit?

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butterfly12
May 18, 2021 5:58 pm
shadenshield
shadenshield
18 May 2021

Info & tips for those building in BAL40 and Flame Zone

Info & tips for those building in BAL40 and Flame Zone
NSW
1, 2

Hi Hugo. I would be cautious. A 'Flame Zone' window should be tested to AS1530.8.2. 10mm glass (float or toughened) will not pass this test. If you would like a rundown…

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shadenshield
May 18, 2021 3:49 pm

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