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Claro_pad_29
Claro_pad_29
11 April 2020

Driveway - change to design

Driveway - change to design

I am also planning to change the driveway - in the same position. Does the driveway fall under exempt development?

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Claro_pad_29
Apr 11, 2020 10:05 am
Jakez84
Jakez84
10 April 2020

Two different types of concrete for driveway and permiter pa

Two different types of concrete for driveway and permiter pa
SA

Hi, Just wondering does anyone have experience with using exposed aggregate for driveway and the front perimeter path and then connecting around to the side path where it…

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Jakez84
Apr 10, 2020 8:14 pm
Hosneyahq24
Hosneyahq24
10 April 2020

Build time

Build time
VIC

Hi, Just wondering how long it took your builders to complete the final stage of building? We are currently getting the painting done. How long roughly does it take to…

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Hosneyahq24
Apr 10, 2020 11:50 am
arunpandit
arunpandit
9 April 2020

Anyone ever build an apartment building?

Anyone ever build an apartment building?

Any Updates??? _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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arunpandit
Apr 09, 2020 3:30 pm
sbanu
sbanu
8 April 2020

HIA agreement help

HIA agreement help
NSW

Thanks guys . I thought so too. They’ve posted the contract out . I’ll have a look at it once I receive it and check what they’ve included in it . They were quite…

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sbanu
Apr 08, 2020 10:17 pm
Hadis
Hadis
8 April 2020

Frontage setback

Frontage setback

Hi Archline, Thanks so much, It was very helpful.

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Hadis
Apr 08, 2020 8:38 pm
Steve4216
Steve4216
8 April 2020

Garden shed whose responsibility

Garden shed whose responsibility
VIC

This all should be in your contract. If it isn't then it's not a requirement of the builder

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Steve4216
Apr 08, 2020 1:39 pm
DaniB
DaniB
8 April 2020

Garage lights positioning

Garage lights positioning

Thanks for your suggestion Brett

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DaniB
Apr 08, 2020 11:42 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
8 April 2020

Current pandemic with an almost completed house.

Current pandemic with an almost completed house.

mimicobs I assume based on your post you have not engaged a building inspector for the previous stages. Defects with major items like the slab, frame, services, roof etc…

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Norfolk
Apr 08, 2020 6:39 am
alymei
alymei
7 April 2020

Cladding colour scheme help

Cladding colour scheme help

Monument

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alymei
Apr 07, 2020 5:21 pm
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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 07, 2020 10:49 am
RobGee
RobGee
7 April 2020

Porter Davis Vermont 33 or Dunedin 31

Porter Davis Vermont 33 or Dunedin 31

Check out the Facebook groups - building with porter Davis discussion, and - building with porter Davis discussion group. There are heaps of photos there

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RobGee
Apr 07, 2020 7:02 am
chezhianrv
chezhianrv
6 April 2020

Boutique Homes - Refer a Friend Program

Boutique Homes - Refer a Friend Program

Hi JjBQ, I have sent you a private message. Thanks

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chezhianrv
Apr 06, 2020 10:48 pm
Pulse
Pulse
6 April 2020

Pipe plumbing insulation standard rules

Pipe plumbing insulation standard rules

...insulation is also to keep the cold water cold, I think that is in the As3500 now, best wait till a plumber responds!

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Pulse
Apr 06, 2020 8:33 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
6 April 2020

Our Almost Forever Home! - 45sq Quantum Home in the Hills

Our Almost Forever Home! - 45sq Quantum Home in the Hills
VIC
1, 2

Thanks so much for that, we are in a similar situation in that we will use RC heating generally but we live in the Adelaide Hills so are thinking we should install a wood…

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Bebbsy
Apr 06, 2020 3:22 pm
LoveHouse
LoveHouse
5 April 2020

Landscape / Retail wall plan for side to side sloping block?

Landscape / Retail wall plan for side to side sloping block?

The half of house slab will need 515mm cut and the other half 515mm fill. The retaining on the RHS border I was told will be under 600mm height but well need to see. I…

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LoveHouse
Apr 05, 2020 5:19 pm
Thi
Thi
5 April 2020

LONG ISLAND HOMES - POINT COOK

LONG ISLAND HOMES - POINT COOK
VIC

Thi 5/04/2020 8:55 am #12 We have the same problem, They dont do KDRB, but still take our deposit. They said soil test will be done after payment. Turned out to be…

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Thi
Apr 05, 2020 7:56 am

Hey guys, we picked our tiles. We ended up going with Beaumont tiles and getting the more expensive subway tile for the kitchen backsplash (this was 340 dollars more than…

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Alex2424
Apr 04, 2020 3:06 pm
Alex2424
kumar2015
kumar2015
4 April 2020

Corona impact in Building Construction

Corona impact in Building Construction

Is it wise to start a Duplex construction (NSW) in this Pandemic? Will this government rules impact construction timelines? If it impacts, materiel supply would be…

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kumar2015
Apr 04, 2020 2:45 pm
edskii
edskii
4 April 2020

Hot water System on LPG bottled GAS

Hot water System on LPG bottled GAS
NSW

I have a very large family, so we approach the issue of servicing our flat very scrupulously. Most of all, electricity and water are consumed. To save money, we abandoned…

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edskii
Apr 04, 2020 11:52 am
Moromillas Radec
Moromillas Radec
3 April 2020

Given strange advice. Am I being manipulated?

Given strange advice. Am I being manipulated?
QLD

The person in question really did give the argument I needed to live there first "So you can pick out which drapes to buy." No misunderstanding on my part. It wasn't about…

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Moromillas Radec
Apr 03, 2020 4:03 pm
Moromillas Radec
viju_009
viju_009
3 April 2020

Insulation - QLD weather

Insulation - QLD weather

Thank you so much . So, I…

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viju_009
Apr 03, 2020 1:57 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 April 2020

New Small Builders

New Small Builders
NSW

Hey GrahamB In case you missed the west article today 'WA's Biggest Residential Builder has slashed Salaries by up to 40% amid drastic downtown in demand for new builds…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 02, 2020 8:41 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Brahma Bull
Brahma Bull
2 April 2020

Elderton- extras

Elderton- extras
NSW

Whatever you do, definitely go with high ceilings. It makes such a difference to the home in more ways than one. But I agree with Graham, go with the Timber laminate…

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Brahma Bull
Apr 02, 2020 4:43 pm
Brahma Bull
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 April 2020

Cost Variations post Quote

Cost Variations post Quote
1, 2

Hey Norts33 A high proportion just hand over the extra money and watch it fly away... 💸... 💸... 💸 so glad you stood your ground.. that's your hard earned…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 02, 2020 4:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
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Norts33
Apr 02, 2020 11:26 am
brianbuilds
brianbuilds
2 April 2020

Impact of current economic situation on house building this

Impact of current economic situation on house building this

Look at the end of the day we have options: 1. Pay the land and wait 2. Go to tender stretch out the process (what I'm doing) till October 3. Hold the money in a bank…

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brianbuilds
Apr 02, 2020 10:29 am
brianbuilds
viju_009
viju_009
1 April 2020

Narrow Plot - Axon Cladding Brisbane

Narrow Plot - Axon Cladding Brisbane

Hi, I just got a quote from our builder who has suggested us to go with Axon cladding or similar instead of bricks at our narrow plot (9M width). I am unsure if the…

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viju_009
Apr 01, 2020 8:29 pm
HamRam
HamRam
1 April 2020

Anyone else building in North Kellyville?

Anyone else building in North Kellyville?
NSW
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Any one can let me know how is the north Kellyville school ? I could see that it is in 82 nd rank . Please let me know the reviews

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HamRam
Apr 01, 2020 1:35 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
1 April 2020

Cost of having brick infills above windows and garage.

Cost of having brick infills above windows and garage.

Hi! I am hoping to build a two storey house but the builder only offers brick infill for first storey. I was wondering if it is worth it to go for brick infill upgrade for…

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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 01, 2020 12:41 pm
building-expert
building-expert
1 April 2020

Meter box location - VIC

Meter box location - VIC

At pre contract review I always advise my clients not to have electricity box and smart meter 50 cm away fro their head when sleeping

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building-expert
Apr 01, 2020 8:25 am
building-expert
Dee85
Dee85
30 March 2020

Porter Davis Vermont 33

Porter Davis Vermont 33
VIC

Hi , Please follow my build journey on Instagram to see photos of my build ! Vancouver 33 with Rhode Island Facade & extended alfresco. Hamptons In The North

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Dee85
Mar 30, 2020 12:17 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
30 March 2020

Building a narrow lot home in Perth

Building a narrow lot home in Perth

Whoops, asking where you're located, & it's in the title of your thread 😂 If you're planning on having a second living area, I'd probably recommend you locate it…

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ddarroch
Mar 30, 2020 10:26 am
vijumn
vijumn
29 March 2020

Anyone built with Simonds or Clarendon homes in Marsden Park

Anyone built with Simonds or Clarendon homes in Marsden Park

Hi Breddy, Are you using Hebel for walls ? , if yes how much quoted for you I got it for 5.5k for 30square house TIA

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vijumn
Mar 29, 2020 8:25 pm
MClark
MClark
29 March 2020

Frame Stage - Termite treated Timber colour

Frame Stage - Termite treated Timber colour

The builder would have used an alternative termite management plan in place, looking at the type of construction I would imagine you have a kordon barrier at the slab…

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MClark
Mar 29, 2020 7:32 pm
MClark

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Totems
Mar 29, 2020 1:47 pm
building-expert
building-expert
29 March 2020

Practical Completion inspection

Practical Completion inspection

Vanessa you are typical example of diy homeowner who decided not to employ independent private inspector, presumably to save $650 but instead you will be underwriting your…

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building-expert
Mar 29, 2020 1:11 pm
building-expert
Chiz
Chiz
27 March 2020

Volume Builder Free Site Inspection

Volume Builder Free Site Inspection

Thank you both for the replies. Sounds like it will be worthwhile meeting with their construction reps.

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Chiz
Mar 27, 2020 6:47 am
StephPont
StephPont
25 March 2020

Coral homes waterfall island bench top gap

Coral homes waterfall island bench top gap

Thanks guys! I appreciate it. I think we were mainly worried cause there was a lot of push back around Getting them to even come back to silicon it (even though they say…

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StephPont
Mar 25, 2020 1:05 pm
Ekajpp123
Ekajpp123
25 March 2020

Is this asbestos

Is this asbestos
VIC

Hello, Just wondering if anyone could make a determination whether this may be asbestos or not. Cheers

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Ekajpp123
Mar 25, 2020 10:39 am
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GrahamB
Mar 24, 2020 9:39 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
24 March 2020

is this normal in slab

is this normal in slab
NSW

doesn't look correct, if you look at the photo from D and C house, they have transitioned the DEB with the natural slope of the land, your one seems to stop abruptly and…

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GrahamB
Mar 24, 2020 9:34 pm
TGH115
TGH115
24 March 2020

Stormwater design

Stormwater design
NSW

I did not proceed with CH a few years ago as they refused to include OSD in the contact due to uncertainty. Another builder sourced two OSD designs for me which were both…

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TGH115
Mar 24, 2020 5:42 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
24 March 2020

$20,000 engineering placed on contract after soil tests (p).

$20,000 engineering placed on contract after soil tests (p).

You may be being a little harsh on the geo testing firm -it sounds more likely that they provide soil testing to allow site and slab class in terms of AS2870. In terms…

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worldofmud
Mar 24, 2020 12:22 am
MissM
MissM
23 March 2020

Metricon Build: Advice on DIY

Metricon Build: Advice on DIY
NSW

Thanks for that. I haven’t been to Studio M yet but we are on a budget of about 650-670,000. My land size is 1 acre (4000 sq m). And I upgraded the windows on both…

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MissM
Mar 23, 2020 9:16 pm
MissM

There are distinctive differences between DA and CDC. CDC has absolute rules that you can not go outside of. Your builder should have known that the setback you wanted…

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Brickface
Mar 21, 2020 1:37 pm
Brickface
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 March 2020

Slab issues

Slab issues

The slab should be inspected and photographed in ideal conditions ie during the day in sunlight, when dry, preferably cleaned after rain/sweep. That way all the soil has…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 21, 2020 7:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Jala
Jala
20 March 2020

Dismissing a Private Building Surveyor

Dismissing a Private Building Surveyor

Hi all Long story short... Things aren't working out with our Building Surveyor. Has anyone successfully dismissed their Building Surveyor to contract another? Reading…

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Jala
Mar 20, 2020 6:08 am
brokenstick
brokenstick
18 March 2020

Knockdown - What to do with existing materials and parts?

Knockdown - What to do with existing materials and parts?

Builders bought some, I had some newish aluminium windows and sliding doors that a builder took. Quite a few of the really old stuff (like water heaters, aircons, pool…

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brokenstick
Mar 18, 2020 1:20 pm
brokenstick
theRealDeal
theRealDeal
18 March 2020

Standard HIA Building Contract - Copy of template

Standard HIA Building Contract - Copy of template

Norfolk is right. Everything is negotiable. We had our delay charges changed to match how much we'd be paying in rent. They initially had $15 a day.

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theRealDeal
Mar 18, 2020 4:11 am

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