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SejaeD
SejaeD
15 April 2019

Need Expert advice on eaves level issue

Need Expert advice on eaves level issue
NSW

what do you mean you're builder wouldnt allow you to have a private inspector? how could they possibly stop you?

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SejaeD
Apr 15, 2019 2:26 pm
SejaeD
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4218
15 April 2019

Escape Homes and Developments

Escape Homes and Developments
QLD

Hi Sarah, Your not the only one, there are options including QBCC and posting a google review here Regards, Nigel

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4218
Apr 15, 2019 11:38 am
Forg
Forg
15 April 2019

Rangehood duct outlet under eave?

Rangehood duct outlet under eave?

The more holes you have poking through your roof, the more chance of developing a leak in future … in my opinion (and experience!) at least.

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Forg
Apr 15, 2019 10:46 am
mbarlow69
mbarlow69
14 April 2019

Fence and boundary - Puzzled

Fence and boundary - Puzzled

Thanks Hills, Is that a surveyor i have to hire ?

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mbarlow69
Apr 14, 2019 12:49 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
13 April 2019

Upgrade cost Off-White mortar

Upgrade cost Off-White mortar

Cheers for that, hope ours comes in at round that cost.

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Bebbsy
Apr 13, 2019 8:39 pm
alexp79
alexp79
13 April 2019

organising your own earthworks

organising your own earthworks

Well, earthworks are always unpredictable and hard to estimate, this is why they are generally charged on hourly basis and not on fixed cost basis (unless they seriously…

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alexp79
Apr 13, 2019 1:03 pm
chippy
chippy
13 April 2019

Conduits in single leaf brick wall

Conduits in single leaf brick wall

Why do you need so many 32mm conduits? Your TV only needs one not two. What are the other 4 for? It seems unnecessary.

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chippy
Apr 13, 2019 12:26 am
chippy
nibennett
nibennett
12 April 2019

Simonds Prague Modified SA

Simonds Prague Modified SA
SA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

The place looks great. Thought I recognised the house in the back in the first photos. (Then was able to zoom in and see lot 140 on the sign) We’re the other side of…

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nibennett
Apr 12, 2019 10:25 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 April 2019

Carlisle Homes in South East Melbourne

Carlisle Homes in South East Melbourne

Very good topic shearing. Carlisle…

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Norfolk
Apr 12, 2019 5:08 pm
Ardo
Ardo
12 April 2019

Building with Bentley Homes Look For

Building with Bentley Homes Look For

But read section 19. So they can’t stop you, but if you decide to come on site and do anything that delays the build, you are liable. So that’s why you need to ask…

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Ardo
Apr 12, 2019 1:45 pm
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Bebbsy
Apr 12, 2019 1:42 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 April 2019

Building with Ascot homes look out

Building with Ascot homes look out

Yes, Agree, enforcement is almost impossible in NSW. In my case NSWDFT issued a rectification order. Metricon breached it by completing to PCI 3 months later. They took…

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Norfolk
Apr 12, 2019 1:38 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
12 April 2019

BAL dropped during build

BAL dropped during build

Sarking is good to have..almost essential.

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IamSAM
Apr 12, 2019 1:23 pm
IamSAM
Small Minds
Small Minds
12 April 2019

8Homes vs Burbank?

8Homes vs Burbank?
VIC

Before you sign, read this. Under the laws of Australia, the home owner is 100% responsible for the house being…

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Small Minds
Apr 12, 2019 12:34 pm
Small Minds
Small Minds
12 April 2019

Construction cost increased.

Construction cost increased.

Under the laws of Australia, the home owner is 100% responsible for the house being built in a compliant manner. Not the builder. Not the Surveyor. You…

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Small Minds
Apr 12, 2019 9:40 am
DamNita
DamNita
12 April 2019

Floorplan feedback/recommendations please

Floorplan feedback/recommendations please
SA

I don't like that there is no buffer from the living room / kitchen to the bedrooms 3 & 4. I'm all about privacy and this just does't look right. There are many ways to…

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DamNita
Apr 12, 2019 8:38 am
DamNita
YashK
YashK
11 April 2019

Builder reviews

Builder reviews

Can anyone suggest a good trusted builder to build a house in west Melbourne

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YashK
Apr 11, 2019 8:01 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
11 April 2019

Brisbane Knockdown Rebuild and Character Overlay Worries

Brisbane Knockdown Rebuild and Character Overlay Worries
QLD

Ha! I seem to have that small detail. Good point. 🤣

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Rhetti
Apr 11, 2019 6:38 am
Rhetti
dany
dany
10 April 2019

Render ideas help needed please.

Render ideas help needed please.

well the best thing to do would be check out bunnings pick up the samples and check outdoors during different time of the day on how the colour looks like. Couple of pots…

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dany
Apr 10, 2019 9:01 pm
dany
Mish018
Mish018
10 April 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW

Thanks dany I check with them again.

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Mish018
Apr 10, 2019 8:57 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
10 April 2019

JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping

JG King modified Heywood - Landscaping
VIC
1 ... 74, 75, 76

Wow your garden is looking amazing!!! I'm still struggling to get the back to grow and I had a lot die off in the summer heat. I've replaced them, but they need to grow…

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aloenyx
Apr 10, 2019 5:02 pm
aloenyx
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
10 April 2019

Building 2 storey home- separate water heating on each floor

Building 2 storey home- separate water heating on each floor

Thanks alex and sejae, very helpful. I'm glad that it is possible and it won't cost heaps. Such a great relief.

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Melbournevic
Apr 10, 2019 3:50 pm
AdsF
AdsF
10 April 2019

Aston Homes Builders

Aston Homes Builders
VIC

Hi Has anyone on the forum built with Aston Homes builders in Melbourne? If they could share their insight would be very helpful. I search through the forums wasn't …

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AdsF
Apr 10, 2019 1:32 pm
brightstarshine
brightstarshine
10 April 2019

Review color selections for single storied home

Review color selections for single storied home

Excellent point! I never thought of it! thank you

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brightstarshine
Apr 10, 2019 12:11 pm
brightstarshine
vrnhansen
vrnhansen
10 April 2019

Coral Homes Winton 26

Coral Homes Winton 26
QLD

Hi we are looking at building the winton also on 10 acres would love to hear how your houses turned out?

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vrnhansen
Apr 10, 2019 11:38 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
10 April 2019

Empty mortar joints internally not meeting minimum standard

Empty mortar joints internally not meeting minimum standard

I guaranteed you if you visit 10 other build sides you will set some gaps in vertical joints. They usually only fill the vertical joints with 2/3rd of it with mortars…

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MyFirst
Apr 10, 2019 9:34 am
alymei
alymei
10 April 2019

Dulux Acratex Dark Grey Vs Monument HELP!

Dulux Acratex Dark Grey Vs Monument HELP!
NSW

I love a monument roof

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alymei
Apr 10, 2019 3:13 am
FAMILYROSE
FAMILYROSE
9 April 2019

Palace 41 Dream Home

Palace 41 Dream Home
VIC
1, 2

1st Story Roof Trusses installed Darbecca Frame/Slab inspection booked for 11th April. To my untrained eye all is looking mighty fine so far. Windows and Sliding Doors…

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FAMILYROSE
Apr 09, 2019 9:15 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
9 April 2019

Insurance while building?

Insurance while building?

if you're using a builder, make sure they have contract works insurance, Public Liability, workers comp and HOW

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SejaeD
Apr 09, 2019 3:23 pm
SejaeD
Rhetti
Rhetti
9 April 2019

Disappointment with Clarendon Home and Austral Brick

Disappointment with Clarendon Home and Austral Brick
NSW

This happened to me on a previous build. Mine was moisture to which evaporated. But, the colour didn't return either. I just ended up having to live with it. Its the…

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Rhetti
Apr 09, 2019 3:18 pm
Rhetti
Mary17
Mary17
9 April 2019

Building in Western Sydney- help with external colour scheme

Building in Western Sydney- help with external colour scheme
NSW

Hi Kuky, What did you finally end up selecting ? Any photos to share ? Thanks!

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Mary17
Apr 09, 2019 11:23 am
Mary17
Mary17
9 April 2019

First time build - Clarendon (Newcastle/Hunter Region)

First time build - Clarendon (Newcastle/Hunter Region)
NSW

Hi Nissy, I'm a new member and first time home builder and have realized that it's so hard to decide on the external combinations for a home. I was wondering if you…

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Mary17
Apr 09, 2019 11:19 am
Mary17
Mary17
9 April 2019

PGH Blackheath bricks - what colour scheme?

PGH Blackheath bricks - what colour scheme?

Hi Kavh, What combination did you finally go with for externals for Blackheath brick? I'm totally confused. Any photos to share ?

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Mary17
Apr 09, 2019 11:13 am
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
9 April 2019

Are these bricks normal?

Are these bricks normal?
QLD

Yeah there were four different bricks used!

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NathanRetreat298
Apr 09, 2019 10:12 am
NathanRetreat298
Forg
Forg
9 April 2019

Gas Hot Water System

Gas Hot Water System
QLD

The only way non-solar electric is as efficient as gas is if you're using a heat-pump electric system. If you don't use gas for anything else, then yeah you might…

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Forg
Apr 09, 2019 9:30 am
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dreamaussie
Apr 09, 2019 6:44 am
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
9 April 2019

Upgrades at colour selection

Upgrades at colour selection
QLD

Yeah I think you can. But we wanted to be able to live in the house!

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NathanRetreat298
Apr 09, 2019 5:43 am
NathanRetreat298
khiladi
khiladi
8 April 2019

Dennis Family Homes - Most horrible builder

Dennis Family Homes - Most horrible builder

We are building with DFH and so far haven’t had any issues. Where are building and who is your sales consultant ?

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khiladi
Apr 08, 2019 10:30 pm
KARTHICK
KARTHICK
8 April 2019

pendant lights in Kitchen

pendant lights in Kitchen
NSW

Hi Folks, I built my first home 6 months ago. I forgot to include provision for having Pendant lights in my Kitchen. Now i am planning to have it. Unfortunately i have…

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KARTHICK
Apr 08, 2019 12:07 am
insider
insider
7 April 2019

SLAB PREPARATION (VIC)

SLAB PREPARATION (VIC)

Should be removed first, the builder cannot construct a slab with rubble.

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insider
Apr 07, 2019 10:01 pm
insider
saeen
saeen
7 April 2019

8homes - colorboard choices

8homes - colorboard choices
NSW

Hi all need some help with 8homes colorboard choices - having a hard time visualizing - can you any of you please share a picture of facades of based on color board…

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saeen
Apr 07, 2019 8:35 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
7 April 2019

Silt pit - what to do with them?

Silt pit - what to do with them?

Many builders used the same round white color cylinder as silt pit. What to do with them? I try to find a grate for it etc. But they are none for round silt pit. Also if…

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MyFirst
Apr 06, 2019 11:11 pm
Mary17
Mary17
6 April 2019

Please help with brick colour dark bricks and dark roof

Please help with brick colour dark bricks and dark roof

Hi Sauvan, We are planning to go with BLackheath bricks as well! Can you please let me know what colour of roof you selected ? Do you have a picture to share as well…

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Mary17
Apr 06, 2019 10:49 pm
patel1783
patel1783
6 April 2019

Review standard inclusions provided by builder

Review standard inclusions provided by builder
QLD

Usefull artical... thanks to share

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patel1783
Apr 06, 2019 11:45 am
Melos
Melos
6 April 2019

Building near protected trees

Building near protected trees
NSW

For cdc have a look at clause 3.33 https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/vi ... /572/part3 You also need to check your local councils website as they should have clear…

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Melos
Apr 06, 2019 5:41 am
Jmartin45
Jmartin45
5 April 2019

Render colour

Render colour

Anyone use ashlite or ashlite half render colour? Would love to see pics. Thanks!

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Jmartin45
Apr 05, 2019 3:41 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
5 April 2019

Who's building with fowler homes???

Who's building with fowler homes???
NSW

Thanks for posting your details. I just checked your website and I really hope that a lot of people use your services before entering into these one sided HIA…

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SejaeD
Apr 05, 2019 3:16 pm
SejaeD
MyFirst
MyFirst
4 April 2019

What your builder won't fix after PCI?

What your builder won't fix after PCI?

Anyone care to share...

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MyFirst
Apr 04, 2019 6:00 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
4 April 2019

Knockdown and rebuild

Knockdown and rebuild

I have had to move powerpoles in front of large projects and they cost circa $50-60k per pole and its a real pain in the you know what. So the builder you spoke to was correct

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SejaeD
Apr 04, 2019 4:29 pm
SejaeD

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