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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 01, 2018 7:31 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Joker
Joker
30 November 2018

What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?

What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?

Just remember when you minimize engineering needs, slabs etc, such has the Kings of minimizing engineering, slabs, most volume boys, you leave no room for error,…

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Joker
Nov 30, 2018 12:38 pm
building-expert
building-expert
30 November 2018

No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it?

No inspector - on a scale of 1 to 10, how reckless is it?

Perhaps you have $100k plus to leave on the table for lawyers to argue your point in court. Consumer protection is a scam and you are on your own. The laws we already have…

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building-expert
Nov 30, 2018 11:25 am
building-expert
bashworth
bashworth
29 November 2018

Leaky service trench

Leaky service trench
VIC

Basically you have got it correct in that you dig a slot across the service trench line and then fill it with concrete. the slot only needs to be a spade width.

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bashworth
Nov 29, 2018 6:06 pm
bashworth
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betterman
Nov 29, 2018 2:30 pm
prabalsoans
prabalsoans
28 November 2018

Driveway and Path - Does it include porch area.

Driveway and Path - Does it include porch area.

Concrete would be most suitable for this case, firstly it is not expensive and secondly, it is resistant to external weather conditions such as water,…

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1970
prabalsoans
Nov 28, 2018 3:56 pm
gogo65
gogo65
28 November 2018

Skirting board alternative for polished concrete

Skirting board alternative for polished concrete
WA

We’ve got shadowline cornice throughout, with splay skirting on th floors. Ive recently seen shadow line skirting, looks beautiful, but not sure of cost...

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gogo65
Nov 28, 2018 3:52 pm
gogo65
pEast
pEast
27 November 2018

Building Arden homes Votivo 37 in South East

Building Arden homes Votivo 37 in South East
VIC
1 ... 25, 26, 27

No worries - I thought I better give feedback with some photos to prove

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97031
pEast
Nov 27, 2018 2:27 pm
Jo2018
Jo2018
27 November 2018

Anyone building at Mt Holden, Sunbury VIC?

Anyone building at Mt Holden, Sunbury VIC?
VIC

Hi, I've purchased land STAGE 6 Mt Holden, any one else had problems with getting the correct engineering report? Title has now been pushed back from December till…

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Jo2018
Nov 27, 2018 7:27 am
MrsJM
MrsJM
27 November 2018

deleted

deleted
NSW

Interestingly the certified seems to be missing documents. Actually they don’t even have a certificate from a surveyor confirming the pad level was correct, and the…

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MrsJM
Nov 27, 2018 4:31 am
MrsJM
Nancymerimba
Nancymerimba
27 November 2018

Ceiling Height - Opinions?

Ceiling Height - Opinions?
QLD
1, 2, 3

👍

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Nancymerimba
Nov 27, 2018 12:23 am
Melos
Melos
26 November 2018

Help in Choose my lights

Help in Choose my lights
NSW

Thanks Clean

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Melos
Nov 26, 2018 6:23 pm
Monkey55
Monkey55
26 November 2018

Eden Two Wells SA

Eden Two Wells SA
SA

Hi there! Im (attempting to) building with Format Homes, on Magnolia Boulevard. Our estimate for footings, 276sqm, was $25k. Actual cost was $26.5, so pretty close. :)

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Monkey55
Nov 26, 2018 4:00 pm
steel
steel
26 November 2018

Building with Dale Alcock in the SW

Building with Dale Alcock in the SW
WA

Swapped off Owner Build? WHat made you switch?

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steel
Nov 26, 2018 10:38 am
gogo65
gogo65
25 November 2018

Buildcraft Constructions NSW

Buildcraft Constructions NSW

I’d say they only build 20-30 homes a year, hence why there isn’t much info about them. Very different to the metricons and wisdoms that do thousands. They’ve been…

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gogo65
Nov 25, 2018 9:01 pm
gogo65

Hi homeone community, I am new here but have been studying the importance of thermally efficient building materials. What has surprised me is that there is still a lot…

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John Pierpoint
Nov 25, 2018 2:25 pm
Pinacolada79
Pinacolada79
25 November 2018

Our Langford Countryside - Allworth homes

Our Langford Countryside - Allworth homes
NSW
1, 2, 3

How’s the build going? We’re looking at building the same one. Do you have anymore pics?

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Pinacolada79
Nov 25, 2018 9:03 am
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
24 November 2018

Changing the location of driveway in a new estate

Changing the location of driveway in a new estate
1, 2

Thanks gillybean, you are exactly right. We just went to our Developer's office to get clarification on this as we need to let our Builder know so they can finalise…

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Melbournevic
Nov 24, 2018 5:41 pm
shibua
shibua
23 November 2018

Henley Yorke 21

Henley Yorke 21
VIC

Hi Reneesh. Did you go ahead with Yorke 21. Planning to build this.

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shibua
Nov 23, 2018 1:16 pm
OzzieSAP
OzzieSAP
23 November 2018

Dulger Homes review

Dulger Homes review

Has anyone heard of Dulger Homes or built with them? I am trying to find reviews, but cannot find anything on productreviews. Few reviews on google however as we know…

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1024
OzzieSAP
Nov 23, 2018 12:24 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
23 November 2018

Can I insist the builder tells me who their subcontractor i

Can I insist the builder tells me who their subcontractor i
VIC

The occupational certificate will carry names of most of the subcontractors.

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IamSAM
Nov 23, 2018 9:44 am
IamSAM
bashworth
bashworth
22 November 2018

Unconditonal house and land package

Unconditonal house and land package

Read the contract you have signed carefully. It depends on how far along you have got. You are probably going to lose the deposit.

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bashworth
Nov 22, 2018 6:11 pm
bashworth
Vinup
Vinup
22 November 2018

Brand new home or old one

Brand new home or old one
VIC

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It's helping a lot in our decision making. Really appreciate it.

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Vinup
Nov 22, 2018 4:01 pm
WowBingo
WowBingo
22 November 2018

Coral Homes Modified Manhattan 23 in Brookhaven Estate

Coral Homes Modified Manhattan 23 in Brookhaven Estate
QLD

Cool idea for colours Hope all goes well with the build

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WowBingo
Nov 22, 2018 12:50 pm
building bug
building bug
22 November 2018

Building a modified Grange 25 - Coral Homes - Brisbane

Building a modified Grange 25 - Coral Homes - Brisbane
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Thank you 😊 I can’t wait to get started

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building bug
Nov 22, 2018 8:55 am
building bug
Kollosche
Kollosche
21 November 2018

Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC

Building Arden Homes Genoa Verve 26 in North East VIC
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Yeh we are, Arden have been quite good to us. Our supervisor has been great too which has made the process much better than it could have been. Of course it hasnt all…

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Kollosche
Nov 21, 2018 7:41 pm
Rhani89
Rhani89
21 November 2018

Soil test results

Soil test results

Newcastle would be nice! Do you think we will get a refund for being classified M when we were quoted a Hs slab? I really hope so

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Rhani89
Nov 21, 2018 1:12 pm
Jodla
Jodla
21 November 2018

Is anyone building with PERRY HOMES in QLD or Northern NSW??

Is anyone building with PERRY HOMES in QLD or Northern NSW??
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

My questions about perry homes are: does anyone know if this company build on a square meterage rate? If so what is it? Did anyone receive tenders with a certain price…

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Jodla
Nov 21, 2018 12:00 am
daves88
daves88
20 November 2018

Boral VS Monier Roof Tiles

Boral VS Monier Roof Tiles

Hi there guys I'm in the process of choosing roof tiles, my wife and I are looking for something flat for a modern look. The builder has given the following tile…

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daves88
Nov 20, 2018 6:27 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 November 2018

Rise of Construction Costs

Rise of Construction Costs

Goldilock welcome to the forum Too hot, too cold, the use of construction Building Information/Data will assist with when it's just right :-D Don't lock in an over inflated…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 20, 2018 9:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Reedin
Reedin
19 November 2018

Any reliable builder suggestions in Victoria?

Any reliable builder suggestions in Victoria?
VIC

Looking for some of the reliable builder suggestions in Victoria?

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840
Reedin
Nov 19, 2018 3:24 pm
Taniaimran
Taniaimran
19 November 2018

External facade colours help!!

External facade colours help!!
ACT

thanks guys. we were able to get into a color selection appouintment andfound our colors. roof: colorbond basalt window frames: Monaro windows black matt garage door:…

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Taniaimran
Nov 19, 2018 12:32 pm
Taniaimran
cory
cory
19 November 2018

SETTLING IN - Valeco - Polished Concrete + Monochrome

SETTLING IN - Valeco - Polished Concrete + Monochrome
QLD
1 ... 25, 26, 27

Are u happy with the polished concrete floor? High maintenance? We just paid a deposit with Valeco and an thinking abt polished concrete.

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cory
Nov 19, 2018 12:28 pm
Forg
Forg
19 November 2018

Things to do yourself/after handover?

Things to do yourself/after handover?

House is average (butting up against 330sqm limit for block), block's on the small side at 585sqm. In terms of landscaping, we needed small retaining walls on all 3…

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Forg
Nov 19, 2018 11:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 November 2018

External stairs

External stairs

Your concerns are valid, that is not "Fit for purpose" I suggest you get an engineer to review fixing/connections as per AS1720 Timber Structures

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 19, 2018 9:17 am
StructuralBIMGuy
GLO
GLO
19 November 2018

Peg out. What does this mean and is it correct?

Peg out. What does this mean and is it correct?
NSW

Thanks. What is the chances that the common driveway (servicing the rest access houses behind my property) that runs the length of my propery is off by 3cm?

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GLO
Nov 19, 2018 6:29 am
Infra Red
Infra Red
18 November 2018

Our First Home - New Build SA

Our First Home - New Build SA
SA
1, 2, 3, 4

Congratulations on getting keys! I hope it’s all sorted for you in the end.

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Infra Red
Nov 18, 2018 11:45 pm
benblinkau
benblinkau
18 November 2018

New build - Weeks Building Group SA

New build - Weeks Building Group SA
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

We used level earthworx. Lol.. don’t ask

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benblinkau
Nov 18, 2018 7:09 pm
benblinkau
building-expert
building-expert
17 November 2018

Refund for work not completed to contract

Refund for work not completed to contract
NSW

Refer back to your bathroom elevations and see if the builder has replicated what is on the drawings, if not make the builder comply

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building-expert
Nov 17, 2018 8:27 am
building-expert
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Howser
Nov 16, 2018 5:16 pm
g33kerb0t
g33kerb0t
16 November 2018

Simonds vs Metricon

Simonds vs Metricon
VIC

You should be able to. They should have a blank contract that they can share with you. Building the Votivo43 - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88553

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g33kerb0t
Nov 16, 2018 9:34 am
g33kerb0t
HaoYu
HaoYu
15 November 2018

Building with Simonds - Bolton - Any suggestions/Ideas

Building with Simonds - Bolton - Any suggestions/Ideas

Sanjay, I am gonna sign the file with Simonds, but what I am concerning is why Simonds' quotation is much cheaper than other volume builder like Metricon? Did you compare…

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HaoYu
Nov 15, 2018 10:18 pm
HaoYu
gillybean
gillybean
15 November 2018

Having down-pipe issue with builder

Having down-pipe issue with builder

The problem with the idea of allowing the water to flush back onto the lower tiles is the fact that the other down pipes have probably been calculated for their own…

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gillybean
Nov 15, 2018 8:26 pm
gillybean
blackcat20
blackcat20
15 November 2018

Metricon - Chelsea 37

Metricon - Chelsea 37
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Sounds like you've got a lot going on!

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blackcat20
Nov 15, 2018 8:19 pm
blackcat20
alexsandro13
alexsandro13
14 November 2018

Building our first home in Tasmania

Building our first home in Tasmania
TAS

Is this your first experience in building such projects? If yes, then you should take care of the construction plan in advance, taking into account all the details and…

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alexsandro13
Nov 14, 2018 10:19 pm
alexsandro13
Drew01
Drew01
14 November 2018

Framing - Gap Between Slab Edge and Frame

Framing - Gap Between Slab Edge and Frame
QLD

We have no gap, and the slab lines up perfectly. But our slab guys were meticulous with their measurements, as they had a couple of boxes of beer riding on it... That…

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Drew01
Nov 14, 2018 8:36 am
Drew01
Sandychahal
Sandychahal
13 November 2018

Brick color

Brick color
VIC

Does anyone have the pic for Brushwood Horizon brick? We are going to build with DFH

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Sandychahal
Nov 13, 2018 8:11 pm
Ezuku
Ezuku
13 November 2018

Builder selection sa - any advice?

Builder selection sa - any advice?

So I'm planning on doing a knock down rebuild at some stage, and I'm currently at the stage where I'm thinking of builders (I'm in Metro adelaide). My plans are to do a…

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Ezuku
Nov 13, 2018 6:14 pm
slagozzz
slagozzz
13 November 2018

BAL rating in Willowdale

BAL rating in Willowdale
NSW

I have recently purchased a land. haven't got contract yet. I was verbally told that the land will have BAL 29 rating. The land is bush faced.

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slagozzz
Nov 13, 2018 4:32 pm
Yulia01
Yulia01
13 November 2018

Dual Occupancy - Narre Warren South (VIC)

Dual Occupancy - Narre Warren South (VIC)

To be honest I was surprised that Metricon doesn't build in that area when I spoke to them. So I'm looking for other builders in that area that can build a dual occ…

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Yulia01
Nov 13, 2018 4:22 pm

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