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CA3105
CA3105
14 May 2011

Scheduling Process

Scheduling Process
WA

Hi bashworth, From my experience, many Perth builders take up to 8 weeks to do the scheduling process, but it depends on your builder as some builders do things in…

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CA3105
May 14, 2011 4:01 am
bashworth
bashworth
14 May 2011

Anchoring steel columns - does this look ok?

Anchoring steel columns - does this look ok?
WA

Thats up to you Avion As for me I much prefer to be picky at the start as that sets the standard for the job. Back in the UK Drainage business we used to call it the…

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bashworth
May 14, 2011 7:31 am
bashworth
Starz
Starz
14 May 2011

The houses you wish you could build

The houses you wish you could build
VIC
1, 2

Call me weird but I would have loved a home with secret rooms, you know the kind that are cleverly hidden behind bookcases ::wink:: . I think it would be a hoot to have a door…

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Starz
May 14, 2011 10:03 am
Starz

S&G Carlisle Monaco 32 - HANDOVER 24/8

S&G Carlisle Monaco 32 - HANDOVER 24/8
VIC
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Hi Sarah! Can you share the colours you used in the laundry please.....i love it! Tammy

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the country chook
May 14, 2011 12:09 pm
Ger1322
Ger1322
14 May 2011

TELSTRA CONNECTION AND TRENCHING

TELSTRA CONNECTION AND TRENCHING
VIC

yep same, let the builder take care of this one.. trench, conduit and cable up to 20mtr = $305..

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Ger1322
May 14, 2011 12:29 pm
Kayles
Kayles
14 May 2011

How long for bricks to be done?

How long for bricks to be done?
VIC

We only had one brickie and he took 12 weeks to do our 34sq double storey but he still has to do the window sills downstairs, blade wall & engineered retaining wall.

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Kayles
May 14, 2011 6:13 pm
BuilderPaul
BuilderPaul
14 May 2011

Whats the point of soil tests??

Whats the point of soil tests??
VIC

Sadly, you'll have to pay. They have followed the rules. paul

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BuilderPaul
May 14, 2011 7:32 pm
mgg
mgg
15 May 2011

Demolition, build, Relaxations and Contracts

Demolition, build, Relaxations and Contracts
QLD

Hi H1 all! We're just about to remove our old dumper and build new. Our builder is keen to get started - hence I'm under some pressure to determine the correct path…

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mgg
May 15, 2011 3:40 am
trishcoastie
trishcoastie
15 May 2011

Help needed with picking a grey

Help needed with picking a grey

http://www.art-paints.com/Paints/Acryli ... -Grey.html my walls were the nimbus grey b4 we changed it too the blue and i loved the grey,,had it for many years....and…

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trishcoastie
May 15, 2011 11:42 am
trishcoastie
squeakaz
squeakaz
15 May 2011

Sarking on the Roof

Sarking on the Roof
NSW

Thanks for the comments :) I shall be chasing it up with our SS

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squeakaz
May 15, 2011 12:19 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
15 May 2011

Slab pouring - should the garage be lower?

Slab pouring - should the garage be lower?
QLD

If your house is brick then the garage(& paths) will be -1C or 86mm lower( or 172mm for a 2 brick set down and multiples of 86mm )

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onc_artisan
May 15, 2011 1:46 pm
onc_artisan
rjg
rjg
15 May 2011

The sarking debate

The sarking debate
NSW
1, 2

Ours is the sherwood 42. We're probably edging towards 45 though with the grand alfresco & inside additions.. I thought if It was 2K I'd consider.. but 4K??!?! I could…

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rjg
May 15, 2011 1:58 pm
BuilderPaul
BuilderPaul
15 May 2011

new house wall knock down

new house wall knock down
VIC

Probably a good thing. They found they made a mistake and fixed it.

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BuilderPaul
May 15, 2011 5:33 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
15 May 2011

mouldy around windows

mouldy around windows

just wondering if anyone else has had windows installed with mould on the wood that goes around the glass and frame? if so, were there any problems…

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ECOECO
May 15, 2011 11:42 pm
ECOECO
chuffy
chuffy
15 May 2011

Sezza's Perth Build.. WE ARE IN!!!!

Sezza's Perth Build.. WE ARE IN!!!!
WA
1 ... 20, 21, 22

How exciting!! Yea, it is a big house :D Glad that the trouble you had were relatively minor!! Thanks for the light tips (do you mean an exterior light near…

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chuffy
May 16, 2011 12:10 am
chuffy
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
16 May 2011

Building our dream home.. walls no longer bare!

Building our dream home.. walls no longer bare!
VIC
1 ... 54, 55, 56

Hi there, we recently bought 2 off these cabnets off ebay but in a…

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Rudolf1980
May 16, 2011 12:39 pm
Rudolf1980
Kumar10
Kumar10
16 May 2011

New Riverton build with Carlisle!

New Riverton build with Carlisle!

Hi! Another update to my thread! PCI went well 2 weeks ago! Organised Settlement (which falls on to TODAY!) but was delayed due to some…

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Kumar10
May 16, 2011 5:48 pm
Dexterredcat
Dexterredcat
16 May 2011

6 * rating

6 * rating
VIC
1, 2

Downlights but only as in Halogen I take it you mean ????? I have LED downlights so I figure they wont affect my rating???? Not that it matters as we are about to move in…

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Dexterredcat
May 16, 2011 9:26 pm
Dexterredcat
studrz
studrz
16 May 2011

Costs to modify Henley floorplan?

Costs to modify Henley floorplan?
VIC

Thanks for the info huddo. Ive emailed them a quick question in relation to this and they said they are going to get in touch with the drafts people to see if it could be…

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studrz
May 16, 2011 10:20 pm
bashworth
bashworth
17 May 2011

Neighbour wants our builder to clean

Neighbour wants our builder to clean
VIC

Your Builder, and you, are responsible for keeping the silt on your site. Don't know where you are but in Victoria its usual for Builders to erect silt fences on the low…

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bashworth
May 17, 2011 6:43 am
bashworth
Starz
Starz
17 May 2011

Payment and defects

Payment and defects

It may seem like you are paying for shoddy work during the build when they have cut corners or maybe done half of what should have been done, but if you delay progress…

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Starz
May 17, 2011 9:04 am
Starz
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
17 May 2011

Recycled Water Plumbing - CSC driving me crazy !!!!

Recycled Water Plumbing - CSC driving me crazy !!!!
VIC

thanks bashworth. well, my house hasnt been built yet, havent got any landscaping done by builder and with 6m at the back, there's not much room for a big garden. So I am…

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rajan_g4
May 17, 2011 11:07 am
rajan_g4
CC101
CC101
17 May 2011

Reccomend a Building Inspector Perth

Reccomend a Building Inspector Perth
WA

someone used houspect and they were happy

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CC101
May 17, 2011 6:18 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 May 2011

Automatic sliding gate will look stupid

Automatic sliding gate will look stupid
VIC

Hi there, I am being bullied by the fencing guy to install a sliding driveway gate. This means it will slide over my front entrance gate. He…

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ECOECO
May 17, 2011 11:56 pm
ECOECO
CA3105
CA3105
18 May 2011

Feedback on our loft plan

Feedback on our loft plan
WA

I'd ask them to reduce the width of the opening to the home cinema so that there's more wall that you can put in sliding doors across it at a…

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CA3105
May 18, 2011 1:35 am
tigerandox
tigerandox
18 May 2011

Thoughts please... paint selection dilema!

Thoughts please... paint selection dilema!
VIC

Thought I might let you know, have decided to change to Lexicon Qtr instead of the Vivid White... too much trouble to fight with them about this one... hopefully painting…

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tigerandox
May 18, 2011 12:17 pm
mercurysa
mercurysa
18 May 2011

Issues with Builders (Widsom, Eden Brae or Masterton)

Issues with Builders (Widsom, Eden Brae or Masterton)
NSW

Just want to share our experience with Masterton tender/draft plan process. We went to Masteron beginning of Jan 11, it didn't take them long to present the 1st tender…

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mercurysa
May 18, 2011 1:22 pm
~Nic~
~Nic~
18 May 2011

How long until handover once garage door/paint is complete?

How long until handover once garage door/paint is complete?

Well, for our build last year, our garage doors was installed on 8 September, painting started on 18 September and finished on 21 September, we had handover on 18 October,…

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~Nic~
May 18, 2011 10:30 pm
~Nic~
calamity_clair
calamity_clair
18 May 2011

Premier vs Storybook vs Twomey - Help!!

Premier vs Storybook vs Twomey - Help!!
VIC

Would be interested to see how you went - we are considering these companies too. Thanks.

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calamity_clair
May 18, 2011 11:25 pm
Romani
Romani
19 May 2011

need your advice.... Theatre wiring mid construction

need your advice.... Theatre wiring mid construction
VIC

Hi Romani, maybe get in touch with one of the users here on home1 - usually in the home automation etc threads. he's on here as mattwalker and…

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Romani
May 19, 2011 10:15 am
buildingwest
buildingwest
19 May 2011

Handover and Builders Clean- Advise needed!

Handover and Builders Clean- Advise needed!
WA

Hi, I didn't realise that the Building Standards and Tolerances didn't apply to WA. However, looking at the building website in WA it said that it can be consulted as a…

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buildingwest
May 19, 2011 10:20 am
awright87
awright87
19 May 2011

Statesman Homes

Statesman Homes
SA

Hi all just wondering if anyone has built the sheidow from statesman homes..... im thinking of getting that one built by statesman homes. Its the only design i really like…

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awright87
May 19, 2011 11:07 am
Eskay40
Eskay40
19 May 2011

Confused about dimensions

Confused about dimensions
NSW

mamta, find out first what the allowed building envelope is and the percentage coverage. Find out if there are any easements. This will give you a better idea of how…

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Eskay40
May 19, 2011 1:02 pm
Eskay40
Sharee
Sharee
19 May 2011

I'm backkkk...... REALLY THIS TIME!

I'm backkkk...... REALLY THIS TIME!
VIC
1, 2

ooooh I know Joles, can't wait, think I might just sit in the walk in pantry all day! I think so, well that was all we were offered.

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Sharee
May 19, 2011 1:41 pm
Sharee
donuts9999
donuts9999
19 May 2011

Owner builder V using a large builder pros and cons

Owner builder V using a large builder pros and cons
VIC

Thanks for the feedback from all of you. We are still a few months away but will need to make a decision soon, but it is looking liek a volume builder or a small private…

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donuts9999
May 19, 2011 2:29 pm
nymphser
nymphser
19 May 2011

Need recommend builder designer in Ringwood

Need recommend builder designer in Ringwood
VIC

I just consider to build a house in ringwood. Anyone know a good builder designer in ringwood? Please let me know. Thanks in…

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nymphser
May 19, 2011 4:49 pm
bgirl
bgirl
19 May 2011

Galley 28 with PLACES HOMES

Galley 28 with PLACES HOMES
VIC
1, 2

Actually just had a lookout the paperwork, it is 650 deep. So yeah to us!! On a down note, were still looking at another (at least) two weeks before Places get on site :(

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bgirl
May 19, 2011 8:21 pm
Moon River
Moon River
19 May 2011

Austral Bricks Urban Range Quality Question

Austral Bricks Urban Range Quality Question
1, 2

A neighbour has used the Hayman and it looks beautiful. No yucky orange colour at all. A beautiful antique white.

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Moon River
May 19, 2011 9:53 pm
Moon River
qonyx
qonyx
19 May 2011

Have you ever had handover date dramas?

Have you ever had handover date dramas?

chipndip.... well it looks like the excuse is that they had spec homes that have priority to complete before ours as they only get the cash when the owners settle on the…

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qonyx
May 19, 2011 10:06 pm
qonyx
Lex
Lex
20 May 2011

PD Termite systems with Termguard

PD Termite systems with Termguard
VIC
1, 2

The termite business is a bit of a scam, especially the sprays and reticulation systems. If you look at the fine print of their "warranty", it…

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Lex
May 20, 2011 9:03 am
Lex
blessedpeople
blessedpeople
20 May 2011

Re: NBG Buckingham - Frontyard (**Picture Fest**)

Re: NBG Buckingham - Frontyard (**Picture Fest**)
VIC
1 ... 16, 17, 18

Tool, I am so sorry to hear about your experience...where about are you building? Our builder took his time from Nov-June (slab & frame only) and then went on high gear…

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blessedpeople
May 20, 2011 11:11 am
blessedpeople
jayjaytee
jayjaytee
20 May 2011

Late Payments?

Late Payments?
NSW

I have told my builder that it can take up to 5 working days for the payment to be processed once ive faxed it to the bank for payment. As long as they know the payment…

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jayjaytee
May 20, 2011 2:40 pm
bashworth
bashworth
20 May 2011

Melbourne Inner West, 3D CAD - opinions?

Melbourne Inner West, 3D CAD - opinions?
VIC

Hi Sorry to be negative but your design looks very very expensive to construct and seems to overdevelop the site which may make it hard to sell in the future. I would be…

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bashworth
May 20, 2011 6:24 pm
bashworth
DrMatt
DrMatt
20 May 2011

Wet bricks around gutter and stink pipe

Wet bricks around gutter and stink pipe
VIC

So it seems when the stink pipe was put up through the roof the tiles weren't replaced & sealed around it for a few days and when the rain came through a lot of water ran…

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DrMatt
May 20, 2011 7:45 pm
DrMatt
wrexter
wrexter
20 May 2011

We need the rain but WHY this week

We need the rain but WHY this week
WA

We were in the same boat, we had our tiles go in on Tuesday, so got a bit of rain on the timber/electricals). what can you do.

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wrexter
May 20, 2011 7:55 pm
wrexter
Mrs P
Mrs P
20 May 2011

Emma's build! PCI and Handover 10th Feb! Yippeee!!!

Emma's build! PCI and Handover 10th Feb! Yippeee!!!
QLD
1 ... 6, 7, 8

House looks great! Judging by your shed, I know where your house is haha

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Mrs P
May 20, 2011 8:59 pm
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
21 May 2011

camyperths house: "WELL I MEAN TO SAY, WHAT NEXT"

camyperths house: "WELL I MEAN TO SAY, WHAT NEXT"
1 ... 107, 108, 109

Thanks Camy,slow & steady :D Slowly putting things together in my head,gee its hard coz i keep thinking "do it right" Once its done thats it,cant afford to say nah dont…

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kerry-ann
May 21, 2011 10:58 am
ashy85
ashy85
21 May 2011

Our Henley (Cooper) build - Geelong

Our Henley (Cooper) build - Geelong
VIC

Hello! We r looking at building with henley to, we r building in highton. our block has a 2 mtr fall accross the whole block more side to side. just wondering how much did…

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ashy85
May 22, 2011 12:02 am

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