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Team Metricon
Team Metricon
23 July 2013

Trying to see a Metricon Denver 43

Trying to see a Metricon Denver 43
VIC

Hi We are planning to build a Denver 43 and would really appreciate anyone generous enough to show us theirs, as Metricon dosen't have one on…

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Team Metricon
Jul 23, 2013 9:13 pm
Team Metricon
candyapple
candyapple
16 July 2013

Excavation costs with M3tric0n

Excavation costs with M3tric0n
NSW

I have just started the process of building with M3tric0n at The Hermitage estate in south-west sydney and was after some advice/opinions.... Our block of land is located…

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candyapple
Jul 16, 2013 3:07 pm
Toniah
Toniah
12 July 2013

M* Denver 32 - Now 43! decorating pics page 16

M* Denver 32 - Now 43! decorating pics page 16
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Hi We are planning to build a Denver 43 and would really appreciate anyone generous enough to show us theirs, as Metricon dosen't have one on display. It is such a big…

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Toniah
Jul 12, 2013 6:58 pm
Metroid
Metroid
12 July 2013

Asset Protection Permit

Asset Protection Permit
VIC

Hey guys! Just had this pop up myself with Fairhaven Homes. Can anyone tell me where in the contract this would be located to say who is responsible? Just want to be sure…

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Metroid
Jul 12, 2013 9:44 am
building-expert
building-expert
1 June 2013

How many inspections did you have?

How many inspections did you have?
NSW

Hi animal BEA are insurance brokers + builder's agents. I have not had much to do with them and have nothing adverse to say but: As builders agents their first duty is to…

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building-expert
Jun 01, 2013 10:42 pm
building-expert
hkhokhar12
hkhokhar12
23 May 2013

Is Metrcon a good choice compared to Poter Davis/Simonds

Is Metrcon a good choice compared to Poter Davis/Simonds
VIC

Thanks everyone, I feel it's a matter of luck if your building process goes well without any fuss. The truth is every builder has issues one way or the way. You just have…

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hkhokhar12
May 23, 2013 1:45 pm

Installing a rangehood later

Installing a rangehood later
NSW

We are up to the slab stage with M3tric0n. I've just realised the rangehood they are supplying is very underpowered compared to what we had (we…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
May 20, 2013 3:39 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
VivianN
VivianN
22 April 2013

Worth rendering front facade?

Worth rendering front facade?
VIC

Thanks for the comments guys! I think I'll be more decisive after I see what the damage is post electrical appointment.

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VivianN
Apr 22, 2013 10:07 am
meowsy
meowsy
16 April 2013

Windows in West direction

Windows in West direction
VIC

I like to have the garage abutting the boundary, partly because I have a cat I want to keep contained with an enclosure, but I guess having most of the room on one side…

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meowsy
Apr 16, 2013 4:45 pm
meowsy
OAS
OAS
26 March 2013

Anyone building with metr!con in SA?

Anyone building with metr!con in SA?
SA

Hi YTD, we too are building at the Orchard. and also picked the grandview.

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OAS
Mar 26, 2013 8:09 pm
OAS
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
21 March 2013

LED Downlights after handover

LED Downlights after handover
NSW

Look up the threads on D/Ls - amazing stuff !!!

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Saint Mike
Mar 21, 2013 3:06 pm
Saint Mike
OurLindrum52
OurLindrum52
21 March 2013

Building a 2 storey house with M3tric0n - timeframe?

Building a 2 storey house with M3tric0n - timeframe?
NSW

You have to check your contract as it will be stated in there. We built two storey with M and our build time in contract was 422 days from memory. Site start was in…

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OurLindrum52
Mar 21, 2013 1:34 pm
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kpwalker
Feb 07, 2013 9:58 am
acherion
acherion
21 January 2013

┠ Acherion's Ascent 2500 | Moved in! ┨

┠ Acherion's Ascent 2500 | Moved in! ┨
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Thanks Acherion I thought it was a water overflow... My parents house in Mernda Villages had one at the rear of the property and that…

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acherion
Jan 21, 2013 9:59 am
acherion
Gumbette8
Gumbette8
23 December 2012

Help finding a building inspector for new build

Help finding a building inspector for new build
NSW

We signed on Wednesday for a modified Newhaven 36 with a traditional facade. We're hopefully going to start building in March, I'm not sure if I'm nervous or scared. How…

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Gumbette8
Dec 23, 2012 3:27 pm
commodore6370
commodore6370
29 November 2012

Metric Alto

Metric Alto
VIC

Has anyone built the Met#ricon Alto. Im really interested in building this home and was hoping someone would have some pictures to share. Currently m'conhave no display

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commodore6370
Nov 29, 2012 2:09 pm
kiwi
kiwi
17 November 2012

Acreage Build SE QLD : Progress Report

Acreage Build SE QLD : Progress Report
QLD

Wow, looking great. We have similar wall and carpet colour. Looks like you will be in for Santa.

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kiwi
Nov 17, 2012 4:54 pm
kiwi
Bastian
Bastian
31 October 2012

Bastian's Ascot 24 build

Bastian's Ascot 24 build
VIC

Akashra- So pleased to find your blog, its great to have someone else building similar houses! Our frame bas been delayed until Friday so we maybe at the same stage by then.

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Bastian
Oct 31, 2012 2:09 pm
nihalsg
nihalsg
25 October 2012

M3etricons Lindeman 23

M3etricons Lindeman 23
1, 2, 3

Hi all, we are looking at 4th stage camalda land, did anybody have any issues with land valuation when you applied for loans? Also,when you blocked the land when it was…

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nihalsg
Oct 25, 2012 7:14 pm
Miss Mia
Miss Mia
20 October 2012

Metriicon SA build - Modified Santorini 26 - Frame complete

Metriicon SA build - Modified Santorini 26 - Frame complete
SA
1, 2

Hi Rigby Great to see some positive feedback on M !! We are a weekend away also on deciding on Santorini and reading your post and seeing the pantry redisign I almost…

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Miss Mia
Oct 20, 2012 7:02 am
Lazy Pig
Lazy Pig
8 October 2012

Chantenay Parade - The Avenue at Casey

Chantenay Parade - The Avenue at Casey
NSW

Hello everyone, We have purchased a block on Chantenay Parade in the Avenue due to settle in a few weeks. We are looking at building the…

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Lazy Pig
Oct 08, 2012 10:54 am
notremaison
notremaison
21 September 2012

Alamanda Estate - Owners Forum

Alamanda Estate - Owners Forum
1 ... 40, 41, 42

Hi Evagrace22, it's very topical at the moment. Let's just say it's quite different when Villawood want to sell you something and when they don't. There's been a lot that…

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notremaison
Sep 21, 2012 5:43 am
MissyP
MissyP
3 September 2012

Mcon insisting on second site survey

Mcon insisting on second site survey
VIC

I think we may be back to the drawing board... Oops, wrong thread :/

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MissyP
Sep 03, 2012 11:51 pm
MissyP
hurryupandbuy
hurryupandbuy
30 August 2012

Metric*n Quality

Metric*n Quality
VIC

Thanks, Ive heard the Weribee/Hoppers Crossing branch is great, looking to use them down the coast

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hurryupandbuy
Aug 30, 2012 8:31 pm
hurryupandbuy
leighton
leighton
24 August 2012

Building a 6 Bedroom, with rear master, Balcony

Building a 6 Bedroom, with rear master, Balcony
VIC

my view is that you are best with a builder-designer . companies like ours, clark new homes, design and build and you get what you want. fantastic flexibility with design…

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leighton
Aug 24, 2012 6:32 am
leighton
MrsTY
MrsTY
2 July 2012

Site Costs - M Class Slab

Site Costs - M Class Slab
NSW
1, 2

p class slab. site costs came to 35,000 1 m fall.

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MrsTY
Jul 02, 2012 3:47 pm
MrsTY
ljoh03
ljoh03
26 June 2012

New Home - Facade Colour Selection

New Home - Facade Colour Selection
VIC

Thanks for your suggestions everyone! You've given us lots to think about!

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ljoh03
Jun 26, 2012 8:10 am
bubblynutter
bubblynutter
23 June 2012

Site costs for building in Craigieburn

Site costs for building in Craigieburn
VIC

Soil type will likely be reactive clay, and fall of the land means if it has any slope from one corner to another. Without those details no one can provide an estimate for…

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bubblynutter
Jun 23, 2012 1:26 pm
erin
erin
22 June 2012

MeXXXcon homes true cost?

MeXXXcon homes true cost?
VIC

I asked the lady what the as displayed cost would be for the lindrum 58 in keysborough and she replied......... ...........…

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erin
Jun 22, 2012 8:28 pm
Trewman
Trewman
15 June 2012

Our Lindeman 28 - Hand over end of may

Our Lindeman 28 - Hand over end of may
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Well we have been in for a week as of yesterday and are absolutely loving it! We have achieved a fair bit since moving in and have a lot more still to do! The h o m e…

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Trewman
Jun 15, 2012 11:08 pm
gesinta7
gesinta7
5 May 2012

Denver 43 by M

Denver 43 by M
VIC

thanks, i will check it out !!!

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gesinta7
May 05, 2012 11:15 pm
cherub
cherub
23 April 2012

Alfresco Kitchen before or after handover

Alfresco Kitchen before or after handover
NSW

If modifying the roof line then that should be done through the builder, wont be cheaper just more streamlined, Get some figures off your builder

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cherub
Apr 23, 2012 3:26 pm
edscl
edscl
17 March 2012

Chris & Kristen's Metr1con Nolan 45 knock down and build

Chris & Kristen's Metr1con Nolan 45 knock down and build
VIC
1, 2

I found that if you went after hours you could walk through the house as much as you wanted uninterrupted so you could really take the time to find any issues or admire…

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edscl
Mar 17, 2012 10:52 pm
edscl
The Vans
The Vans
26 February 2012

Start of our journey

Start of our journey
QLD

Congrats on your build! I like your plan, nice big pantry!!! Hope the build goes well! Can you charge the other builder rent for the stuff they dumped on your land??? :)

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The Vans
Feb 26, 2012 9:06 pm
The Vans
dvestate
dvestate
17 February 2012

Metric*n - The Real Cost

Metric*n - The Real Cost
VIC
1, 2, 3

First time I have heard of more expensive insurance due to a garage access door...... I asked my Dad if he paid more because of it and he told me he has never been asked…

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dvestate
Feb 17, 2012 7:58 pm
piotrek
piotrek
24 November 2011

M Lumeah 33 thread

M Lumeah 33 thread
VIC

Hello Tiger, I'm building the Lumeah in Melbourne also I just wanted to ask you how the build went and if everything went ok? Regards, Piotrek

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piotrek
Nov 24, 2011 12:07 pm
Matt+Jo
Matt+Jo
11 November 2011

Starting the building process: Big M - Victoria

Starting the building process: Big M - Victoria
VIC

Have been in Ballarat a year now, 2.5 years since I left Sydney. :) Ballarat is lovely! I don't think we'd consider moving back to the city now.

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Matt+Jo
Nov 11, 2011 3:20 pm
Matt+Jo
Matt+Jo
Matt+Jo
7 November 2011

M3tric0n in SA

M3tric0n in SA
SA

Hi PowderHound, How is the process going with M3tr1c0n? I spotted the Glendale plans today and quite like them, but there is a few things I would want to change... When…

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Matt+Jo
Nov 07, 2011 7:11 pm
Matt+Jo
Eoh
Eoh
13 October 2011

Building in Beaumont Rise?

Building in Beaumont Rise?
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi All, Has anyone received their Occupancy Certificate yet? If so, how long did it take. We have the following oustanding items: * The excavated and filled areas shall…

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Eoh
Oct 13, 2011 2:40 pm
morox
morox
4 October 2011

Building the Milano 30 from Metricon. Sydney

Building the Milano 30 from Metricon. Sydney
NSW
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Looking great!!

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morox
Oct 04, 2011 3:01 pm
kiwi
kiwi
28 September 2011

BUILDING THE COMO21 FROM ME-TRI-CON IN NELSON BAY AREA

BUILDING THE COMO21 FROM ME-TRI-CON IN NELSON BAY AREA
NSW

im not, but all the best sounds very nice any plans?

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kiwi
Sep 28, 2011 6:35 pm
kiwi
NEWLYWEDS
NEWLYWEDS
8 September 2011

Who's building with M3tr!con in Sydney ?

Who's building with M3tr!con in Sydney ?
NSW
1, 2, 3

we are now at construction phase!! =) http://penbeandstefan.blogspot.com/

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NEWLYWEDS
Sep 08, 2011 11:29 am
tigerandox
tigerandox
25 August 2011

Independent inspection or not?

Independent inspection or not?
VIC
1, 2

Well, it's time for our final inspection tomorrow, it is our first inspection/walk through with the SS, and we did book an independent inspector. $480 for our house which…

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tigerandox
Aug 25, 2011 8:34 pm
pattycake4
pattycake4
17 August 2011

Building the Denver with the big M

Building the Denver with the big M
NSW
1, 2

Sure is taking shape,bummer about weather.Will not start my house till September I think

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pattycake4
Aug 17, 2011 5:23 pm
southtoeast
southtoeast
15 August 2011

M3tric0n Homes

M3tric0n Homes
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Hi anybody build Hudson in Victoria? Just wondering, since Nolan seems so popular..

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southtoeast
Aug 15, 2011 3:33 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 August 2011

downpipes, square or round

downpipes, square or round
NSW

Round uPVC downpipes would be needed if the tank was being supplied by a wet system. It is also easier to plumb round pipes along walls. Metal downpipes should never be…

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SaveH2O
Aug 15, 2011 10:31 am
SaveH2O
JamesAndStacey
JamesAndStacey
13 August 2011

Has anyone built with Metric@n Homes on the Sunshine Coast?

Has anyone built with Metric@n Homes on the Sunshine Coast?
QLD

Can you tell me what they were like? Does anyone know how many homes they build on the Sunshine Coast each year?

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JamesAndStacey
Aug 13, 2011 11:56 am
stinomus
stinomus
5 August 2011

last minute thoughts on building

last minute thoughts on building
NSW

The soil tests would be done so i would assume those wouldn't need to be done again but the site survey would have taken into account the house footprint, whilst a lot of…

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stinomus
Aug 05, 2011 2:38 pm
pattycake4
pattycake4
10 July 2011

Can we organise to have a power pit constructed ourselves???

Can we organise to have a power pit constructed ourselves???
VIC

If you live in vic you and call SP ausnet I did subdivision and used them

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pattycake4
Jul 10, 2011 3:10 pm

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