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just Erin
just Erin
6 February 2010

Variation fees optional ? - Update 05/02/2010

Variation fees optional ? - Update 05/02/2010

:lol: :lol: :lol: Yes, most definately! Weird…

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just Erin
Feb 06, 2010 9:26 pm
just Erin
Lex
Lex
6 February 2010

Brick Inspection - Is it worth it?

Brick Inspection - Is it worth it?

Thanks to Fiff for this Eye Opener

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Lex
Feb 06, 2010 10:16 pm
Lex
sveta
sveta
7 February 2010

Tri-lever lock upgrade for $600 ? !

Tri-lever lock upgrade for $600 ? !

::surprise:: ::dizzy:: good lord. our glainsborough was a standard inclusion. Are you sure its for one door and not three doors? Probably the entrance door from garage and laundry is also included.

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sveta
Feb 06, 2010 11:20 pm
Lex
Lex
7 February 2010

WA Builders

WA Builders
WA

Mark!

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Lex
Feb 06, 2010 11:38 pm
Lex
Casa2
Casa2
7 February 2010

Practical Completion Checklist

Practical Completion Checklist

Have a bit of a search. This exact question came up a few weeks ago and there were some good answers (including one form me).

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Casa2
Feb 07, 2010 12:00 am
phoenixrain
phoenixrain
7 February 2010

Blueprint Homes (building in Perth)

Blueprint Homes (building in Perth)
WA
1, 2

Hey Brad! How did your slab go? Have seen the Argyle, nice plan. ::smile::

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phoenixrain
Feb 07, 2010 3:35 am
phoenixrain
building aimlessly
building aimlessly
7 February 2010

Stormwater - ADELAIDE SA

Stormwater - ADELAIDE SA
SA

where in adelaide are you??

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building aimlessly
Feb 07, 2010 4:59 pm
building aimlessly
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
7 February 2010

Question about removal of current fence for slab and garage

Question about removal of current fence for slab and garage

^^ yes - :wink: otherwise the fence would be there and nothing would change :wink: You are responsible for removing and replacing and security/safety at your cost :wink:

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onc_artisan
Feb 07, 2010 9:02 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
7 February 2010

site peg question

site peg question

OIC... the site set out if by the granos will have/may have, profiles with a series of stringlines to be attached delineating wet areas etc. ...these will be taller pegs…

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onc_artisan
Feb 07, 2010 9:38 pm
onc_artisan
Ross
Ross
8 February 2010

ANY SUSTAINABLE HOMES

ANY SUSTAINABLE HOMES

Thanks for some feedback guys, glad to hear someone is on the same line, I always think about what it will be like in ten or twenty years and I am pretty convinced that…

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Ross
Feb 08, 2010 8:04 am
buildinginjindalee
buildinginjindalee
9 February 2010

Big M people...how long from contract signing to start?

Big M people...how long from contract signing to start?

Depends on whether you have the building licence (in Perth anyway). Our contract stated they needed to start in 45 days from contract signing. In the end the licence and…

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buildinginjindalee
Feb 08, 2010 11:53 pm
sveta
sveta
9 February 2010

Glazed porcelian tiles

Glazed porcelian tiles
WA

we had deleted laundry floor tiling as we werent sure what flooring we were having for the rest of the area. Now that we have confirmed timber in the living area, we asked…

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sveta
Feb 09, 2010 1:27 am
starbabe
starbabe
9 February 2010

BLACKBUTT FLOORING ANYONE GOT ANY PICS FOR ME??

BLACKBUTT FLOORING ANYONE GOT ANY PICS FOR ME??

Hi rhi, we were initially quoted $150pm for wide blackbutt, then decided to go for the narrower boards which came in at $120p including laying, moisture beading and…

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starbabe
Feb 09, 2010 1:34 am
anthony_carter
anthony_carter
17 February 2010

Anyone know about carpet???

Anyone know about carpet???

Ash is right. Double the underlay is a DISASTER waiting to happen. Backing will go fast (it stretches down as you SINK into it, but doesn't stretch back - it's not a…

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anthony_carter
Feb 17, 2010 5:25 pm
ladyice
ladyice
9 February 2010

Our Dream Home

Our Dream Home
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Converting our dream into reality is the best feeling. And constructing our home is the best part. Best of luck for your dream home construction. You may take a look at…

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ladyice
Feb 09, 2010 12:24 pm
ladyice
Rizzo
Rizzo
9 February 2010

Our House

Our House
1 ... 28, 29, 30

That is a stunning house. Love the facade and all that decking.

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Rizzo
Feb 09, 2010 1:25 pm
Southies
Southies
9 February 2010

Downlights on ground floor and first floor / insulation?

Downlights on ground floor and first floor / insulation?

We have had CFLs installed in our grnd floor ceiiling/1st floor joist area , so no covers required.

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Southies
Feb 09, 2010 2:41 pm
Southies
EmoH
EmoH
9 February 2010

Main Floor tile sizes?

Main Floor tile sizes?

Hi JaHouse Looks like we are building the same house..santorini here too. I find the M's flooring quote too expensive. So doing it after handover and got time to think it…

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EmoH
Feb 09, 2010 2:54 pm
naddis01
naddis01
9 February 2010

First Time Builder. HELP!

First Time Builder. HELP!
NSW

Anyone else have an opinion?

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naddis01
Feb 09, 2010 7:34 pm
InPakenham
InPakenham
9 February 2010

Austral Bricks 'Macadamia' Anyone Used Them?

Austral Bricks 'Macadamia' Anyone Used Them?

Hmm our builder turned us away from macadamia. He had a few problems previously with the bricks looking patchy on the corners and not being a…

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InPakenham
Feb 09, 2010 7:39 pm
Candylea
Candylea
9 February 2010

When was your first progress payment?

When was your first progress payment?

Are you a cash client? ie. from your own money. If so then your deposit would probably be around 6% of the total contract price. A $200 000 house comes to $12 000.

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Candylea
Feb 09, 2010 8:01 pm
Candylea
cpn
cpn
9 February 2010

Asset Protection from Council

Asset Protection from Council

Thanks for the replies. Starting to distrust my builder - so good to get feedback from a neutral party. Cheers.

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cpn
Feb 09, 2010 10:26 pm
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kateypink
Feb 10, 2010 10:01 am
dreamhome
dreamhome
10 February 2010

Progress! - Moving right along! 08/11/09 (pics pg 7)

Progress! - Moving right along! 08/11/09 (pics pg 7)
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi D&SG, Looking great, any recent updates? Have you moved in yet?

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dreamhome
Feb 10, 2010 10:44 am
dreamhome
andrew78m
andrew78m
10 February 2010

PGH 'Red Clinker'

PGH 'Red Clinker'

We found choosing bricks really hard as well.. I just rang up the PGH office and asked them for addresses in my city for the bricks I liked, going and seeing them on a…

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andrew78m
Feb 10, 2010 10:56 am
Wanna
Wanna
10 February 2010

Contract on land in estate?

Contract on land in estate?

We had a clause built into the contract with the developer to say we could pull out if site costs went above a certain amount. It wasn't something they were used to doing…

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Wanna
Feb 10, 2010 1:16 pm
mdzzj
mdzzj
10 February 2010

Land Survey

Land Survey

Was reading this up, and I've just been informed that the pegs at the rear are missing. We bought Our land at Innisfail estate in Point Cook. Peet…

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mdzzj
Feb 10, 2010 3:25 pm
Hels
Hels
10 February 2010

Who performed site works on my land? HELP

Who performed site works on my land? HELP

At least you got to the bottom of it!

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Hels
Feb 10, 2010 7:14 pm
Hels
Mtfranklin
Mtfranklin
11 February 2010

BUILDING A WISDOM INSPIRATION 29 @ PONDS

BUILDING A WISDOM INSPIRATION 29 @ PONDS
NSW
1, 2, 3

Rockmelon, I'm still considering frame inspection. Most ppl here in home1 had an independent building inspector for their frame inspection. I guess its a small price to…

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Mtfranklin
Feb 11, 2010 6:52 am
oze
oze
11 February 2010

Financial Details to Builder

Financial Details to Builder

LOL....I love the you show me yours if I show you mine...LOL. Thanks everyone for your responses :) Turns out PD need some evidence that we have accepted the loan. The…

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oze
Feb 11, 2010 8:11 am
oze
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
11 February 2010

Weepholes

Weepholes

Typically weepholes are included in the external leaves of cavity walls in the course directly above damp proof courses, flashing and cavity fill, and at the bottom of the…

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onc_artisan
Feb 11, 2010 10:13 am
onc_artisan
Rex
Rex
11 February 2010

Left Over Bricks

Left Over Bricks

I asked our SS when building started if we could keep the leftovers and he said no worries. So over xmas break I moved them all to the back of our place.... hard work but…

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Rex
Feb 11, 2010 10:58 am
CiNnY
CiNnY
11 February 2010

Henley

Henley
VIC

Hi Ciny, we are building up on Pinnacle Views, the blocks are not titled yet and you will see they have only really been released. If you look at…

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CiNnY
Feb 11, 2010 12:57 pm
shellb78
shellb78
11 February 2010

Comments on our revised houseplan please

Comments on our revised houseplan please

Ha ha ha - I was having a blond moment then ShelB - I saw your reply and though.... oh no. I just wrote that, I wonder how the computer…

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shellb78
Feb 11, 2010 1:52 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
11 February 2010

Public liability insurance for DIY kitchen fitting

Public liability insurance for DIY kitchen fitting

Best you get a quote from an insurance broker... Since it would be a once off it shouldn't be too expensive :wink: You have all the details, and go local so the rep knows what…

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onc_artisan
Feb 11, 2010 5:27 pm
onc_artisan
kateypink
kateypink
11 February 2010

Building PD Queenstown - advice needed on colour

Building PD Queenstown - advice needed on colour
VIC

Go into hopetoun endlessly and look look look Also wattyl paint samples are available from Mitre 10

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kateypink
Feb 11, 2010 6:15 pm
kateypink
kateypink
11 February 2010

Freaked out about toilets?

Freaked out about toilets?

Our tradies used ours and there was no water available. They kept using them the result was in describable!!! I am demanding the builder pays for a cleaner before we…

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kateypink
Feb 11, 2010 6:18 pm
Candylea
Candylea
11 February 2010

What is included on the floor?

What is included on the floor?

Could be you get whatever comes standard with the house... if that is anything.. read the small print - or - just ask :wink:

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Candylea
Feb 11, 2010 8:51 pm
Candylea
kateypink
kateypink
11 February 2010

What would you do / what can we do SO MANY MISTAKES!!!

What would you do / what can we do SO MANY MISTAKES!!!
1, 2

I know who Ashley Moran works for so I know which builder it is. We built with them aswell and had several issues at PCI and handover.…

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kateypink
Feb 11, 2010 10:31 pm
Fiffaro
Fiffaro
12 February 2010

How far in advance is your handover date booked?

How far in advance is your handover date booked?

Thanks for your responses! The building was travelling so well before xmas. Then I went on a 3 week holiday and returned in the new year to a not…

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Fiffaro
Feb 12, 2010 7:22 am
Shelz
Shelz
12 February 2010

Charlie's Place | PHOTOS! |

Charlie's Place | PHOTOS! |
VIC
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Hey Charlie, Your home is beauuuuutiful :: :: :: :: I love how the colours work together & I really love the features walls!!!! I noticed you moved the back window in the…

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Shelz
Feb 12, 2010 8:38 am
kirsada
kirsada
12 February 2010

Fascia and gutter colour: HELP!

Fascia and gutter colour: HELP!

No probs. You could post your colour selections in Michelle's decorating forum as she is fabulous!!

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kirsada
Feb 12, 2010 9:22 am
kirsada
Belial
Belial
12 February 2010

Building Standards

Building Standards

Also i *think* most public libraries have copies of the BCA and possibly some of the australian standards. usually they are for in library use, ie can't be borrowed.…

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Belial
Feb 12, 2010 9:33 am
Belial
Martin
Martin
12 February 2010

Air con not big enough??

Air con not big enough??

20kwatts is not necessarily more energy efficient. If you worried about energy efficiency do not run all six zones at once.

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Martin
Feb 12, 2010 12:18 pm
TamDaz
TamDaz
12 February 2010

Insurance for building - HELP PLEASE.

Insurance for building - HELP PLEASE.
SA

Thank you so much Tranceozzy. I will be sure to follow that up. We have current house and contents insurance with CGU, so was hoping to go through them if needed. Will…

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TamDaz
Feb 12, 2010 5:58 pm
utesrock
utesrock
12 February 2010

Advice on change requested by builder

Advice on change requested by builder

Great news btherl, glad it worked out for you. ::

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utesrock
Feb 12, 2010 6:03 pm
Rusty311
Rusty311
12 February 2010

Sewer Inspection point and Manhole

Sewer Inspection point and Manhole
SA

There is an Aus company that has complied with Aus Standards. Not sure about cost of if you can fill with Dirt / Turf But here is one of their products.

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Rusty311
Feb 12, 2010 7:01 pm

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