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Perthie
Perthie
12 April 2011

Building on narrow lot in Perth

Building on narrow lot in Perth
WA

Thanks for the tip Echo. I'll check out that design We are liking the Rubix from them but will have to get it trimmed. Block is 13m wide with a 2m setback on one side We…

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Perthie
Apr 12, 2011 2:20 pm
mel_mox
mel_mox
12 April 2011

Retaining wall!

Retaining wall!
VIC

Hi every one, Thanks so much for your thoughts & chris & Kate for your break up. Helps me to understand :-) Outcome is..... Builder called & said I'll still be paying 17k!…

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mel_mox
Apr 12, 2011 9:08 pm
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
12 April 2011

Quotes for driveway, landscaping etc before house is built?

Quotes for driveway, landscaping etc before house is built?
VIC

Thanks for that, you both give me hope. Tamara, did you have to actually use the quotes you had for the various items? I know thats a dumb…

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Tamara1975
Apr 12, 2011 10:31 pm
tinkster
tinkster
12 April 2011

What do you expect??

What do you expect??
WA

Yep. Still no contact today. Will call my salesman tomorrow, he's always been much better at getting things answered

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tinkster
Apr 12, 2011 10:33 pm
tinkster
aleksa050206
aleksa050206
13 April 2011

Differences between H and HD class

Differences between H and HD class

well,,,,, we have done our independent soil test ( as our friend does that) and it came as "H" class and not 'HD",,,,, when we told that to P.D they said well that’s…

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aleksa050206
Apr 13, 2011 11:09 am
Zarli
Zarli
13 April 2011

The most frustrating and annoying things about building?....

The most frustrating and annoying things about building?....
QLD
1, 2

A tradesman leaving a poo in your toilet, AFTER handover :shock: Builder not collecting this rubbish pile from my front yard,…

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Zarli
Apr 13, 2011 12:54 pm
Zarli
grom40
grom40
13 April 2011

ironing board cupboard

ironing board cupboard

I simply added in a broom cupboard to the plans for my laundry; useful for storing the ironing board, iron, vacuum, brooms, cleaning products etc etc. As Mclaren suggests…

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grom40
Apr 13, 2011 4:36 pm
grom40
Lot927
Lot927
13 April 2011

Fixed Price Tendering without a site inspection????????

Fixed Price Tendering without a site inspection????????
NSW

We had our initial Tender appointment with Eden Brae today. For a start, our sales guy has not told us everything and also had not relayed everything for our tender...…

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Lot927
Apr 13, 2011 4:43 pm
brom
brom
13 April 2011

Melbourne House Inspector

Melbourne House Inspector
VIC

I've sent you a pm with a contact :D

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brom
Apr 13, 2011 5:08 pm
Dave0363
Dave0363
13 April 2011

Carpenters rates

Carpenters rates
VIC

thanks mate but what would you charge a sq metre

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Dave0363
Apr 13, 2011 5:18 pm
Perthie
Perthie
13 April 2011

Custom Design with Webb & Brown Neaves

Custom Design with Webb & Brown Neaves
WA

Hi Brookview Just wondering if you went with Webb & Brown in the end? I am thinking of doing a custom design with them now and would love your feedback if you…

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Perthie
Apr 13, 2011 5:24 pm
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Belial
Apr 13, 2011 11:53 pm
Belial
the_milesy
the_milesy
14 April 2011

Fly Screen Cost?

Fly Screen Cost?
NSW

Has anyone bought the bits from Bunnings and made their own fly screens? Is it worth it? It doesn't look difficult, but do you save enough money? Milesy

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the_milesy
Apr 14, 2011 11:17 am
laura2009
laura2009
14 April 2011

10 weeks until anticipated PCI - not locked up?

10 weeks until anticipated PCI - not locked up?

Thanks for the replies. It would stuff up so many plans if it went much over that date. We are doing the large area floor coverings and appliances ourselves. It's just so…

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laura2009
Apr 14, 2011 2:11 pm
cinder
cinder
14 April 2011

Knockdown/Rebuild - how far forward can you come?

Knockdown/Rebuild - how far forward can you come?
VIC

Thanks to all of you. I tried ringing the council earlier and was on hold for awhile then when I asked my question, got transferred and it went to voice mail (and so it…

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cinder
Apr 14, 2011 2:20 pm
cinder
selina2106
selina2106
14 April 2011

Post contract variations requested by builder ?

Post contract variations requested by builder ?
NSW

Waiting to hear back from her now, thanks for your help :)

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selina2106
Apr 14, 2011 4:11 pm
nettie.b
nettie.b
14 April 2011

Does anyone have EasyGas DownUnder from ELGAS?

Does anyone have EasyGas DownUnder from ELGAS?
NSW

Hmmm I'm just about to get a quote here in Lake Macquarie NSW from an Elgas qualified plumber. Will let you know how I go but from initial enquiries some time ago I'm…

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nettie.b
Apr 14, 2011 11:11 pm
nettie.b

Here is my little angel, Lilliana Grace!

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hoffdog
Apr 14, 2011 11:13 pm
Trish
Trish
14 April 2011

DUCTED VACUUMING AND VACPAN

DUCTED VACUUMING AND VACPAN
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Interesting. The home i moved into recently has a hills 1600 central vacuum system installed in it. I've had no problems with it what so ever…

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Trish
Apr 15, 2011 12:55 am
Trish
duke
duke
15 April 2011

Building the Vasse @ Harrisdale WA - all moved in!!!

Building the Vasse @ Harrisdale WA - all moved in!!!
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Allanna1, can / do you recommend a / your painter that does thorough prep work before painting and can paint straight lines and if you don't mind what he charges for the…

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duke
Apr 15, 2011 9:57 am
*frosty*
*frosty*
15 April 2011

Advice on Electrical Plan please?

Advice on Electrical Plan please?

There is a single point next to…

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*frosty*
Apr 15, 2011 10:21 am
*frosty*
jln
jln
15 April 2011

roof carpentry problems

roof carpentry problems
NSW

Hello While I agree that if the brickwork is not perfect the eaves will not be perfect, the variations on the eaves could no be more than 20 mm at a maximum, certainly not…

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jln
Apr 15, 2011 10:42 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
29 March 2013

Polished concrete

Polished concrete

$70 sq mtr just for the mix..yeah I'd say that was quite pricey.

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onc_artisan
Mar 29, 2013 7:44 am
onc_artisan
sunnybrae
sunnybrae
15 April 2011

Metric0n Santorini 26; First Home Owners; Victoria

Metric0n Santorini 26; First Home Owners; Victoria
VIC

Hi all, We are also building with Metric0n and we are building the Fairhaven 33 :) Good luck with your builds! Current stage: Lock up Our Blog: chrisandtonia.blogspot.com

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sunnybrae
Apr 15, 2011 2:52 pm
East_Melb_Build
East_Melb_Build
15 April 2011

Bricks: Post a pic of your place and tell us what they are!

Bricks: Post a pic of your place and tell us what they are!
VIC

Thanks :) The search function and I are not the best of friends :P

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East_Melb_Build
Apr 15, 2011 5:33 pm
Trish
Trish
16 April 2011

Ducted Vacuum- Monarch 490 or Electron 2707

Ducted Vacuum- Monarch 490 or Electron 2707

Thanks. My house is about 36 sq double storey. Are they same in terms of suction power and noise? Yes on the power but don't know as far as the noise I think…

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Trish
Apr 16, 2011 1:31 pm
Trish
Reinsey
Reinsey
16 April 2011

Cost of rendering whole house and of having eaves

Cost of rendering whole house and of having eaves
VIC

WOW you guys!! Can't believe the avenue is going to lose you so soon! No idea about your eaves, but we had both houses quoted for render to facade. The PD double story…

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Reinsey
Apr 16, 2011 2:26 pm
Reinsey
bashworth
bashworth
16 April 2011

Spoon Drain vs Channel Drain

Spoon Drain vs Channel Drain
SA

The c channel still gets dirt in it only its not so obvious so you have to remember to clean it. Also if the lady of the house wears stilettos there is more grate to…

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bashworth
Apr 16, 2011 2:52 pm
bashworth
jess p
jess p
16 April 2011

New home!

New home!
NSW

It probably comes down to the amount of time you have to do it, might be quicker and economical to put up ready made ones

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jess p
Apr 16, 2011 3:06 pm
fernjam
fernjam
16 April 2011

Fencing Contractors Williams Landing

Fencing Contractors Williams Landing
VIC

Hi All, Anyone suggest some good fencing contractors in Williams Landing? Cheers

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fernjam
Apr 16, 2011 7:34 pm
d@n
d@n
16 April 2011

Exterior double story house colours

Exterior double story house colours
VIC

Try posting a picture of your facade. That will help people decide or make alternative suggestions.

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d@n
Apr 16, 2011 9:45 pm
rramesh
rramesh
17 April 2011

Building delays and claims

Building delays and claims

It did pour like crazy at our site too. But that was the day they put the roof trusses over the garage, completed framing and invoiced me the very next day for framing…

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rramesh
Apr 17, 2011 1:00 am
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ellvic
Apr 17, 2011 10:03 am
indkiwi
indkiwi
17 April 2011

Please advise how to proceed with unknown fill depth

Please advise how to proceed with unknown fill depth
VIC

Hi Bashworth, Thanks for the tip. I will follow up to get someone to drill and find the natural ground. Cheers

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indkiwi
Apr 17, 2011 1:58 pm

Ours were installed with sleepers underneath. Found this image from…

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fairy blue
Apr 17, 2011 1:58 pm
fairy blue
jimnsal
jimnsal
17 April 2011

Pre-lim Contract

Pre-lim Contract
WA

Hi Srichz, I guess the answer to your question varies from builder to builder :th: We made several variations after signing the contract, for example, upgrade our toilets,…

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jimnsal
Apr 17, 2011 2:17 pm
jimnsal
Mrs P
Mrs P
17 April 2011

help!! I need feedback on my house plan

help!! I need feedback on my house plan
VIC

Could you swap the laundry and bedroom around so both have doors into the hallway? If you switch it like the poster above me then you are bringing the family room closer…

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Mrs P
Apr 17, 2011 7:22 pm
wazafi
wazafi
17 April 2011

Anyone building in Cedar Wood's Emerald Park (Wellard West)?

Anyone building in Cedar Wood's Emerald Park (Wellard West)?

Yes, They provide the fencing, and allowance for the front landscape (and side for those on the corner). goto their website at www.emeraldpark.com.au

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wazafi
Apr 17, 2011 8:52 pm
DrMatt
DrMatt
18 April 2011

Land Release to Build Timeframe

Land Release to Build Timeframe
QLD

Our builder had all the paperwork lined up and moved very quickly once the land titled (which had been delayed by the developers about 6 months). They began the lead in…

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DrMatt
Apr 18, 2011 8:39 am
DrMatt
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tintin
Apr 18, 2011 3:08 pm
sleven
sleven
18 April 2011

What would you decide when building your home

What would you decide when building your home

Agree with the above too! This is our second house and hopefully our last! If you look at buying a house in an area that you like why would you want to move? (Although I…

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sleven
Apr 18, 2011 3:44 pm
sleven
hparis
hparis
18 April 2011

How thick to pour air con unit slab?

How thick to pour air con unit slab?

Ours is on 2 x concrete pavers and not connected to the house at all to prevent the vibration noise going through in to that room. DH wasn't real…

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hparis
Apr 18, 2011 6:58 pm
joles
joles
18 April 2011

Walk in robes

Walk in robes
NSW

Hi, you could check out the Met'con site. They have heaps of homes with that layout and they have lots of pics on their site. :D (Fill in the blanks on Met'con.... the…

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joles
Apr 18, 2011 10:58 pm
joles
~Nic~
~Nic~
18 April 2011

What project builder would you recommend?

What project builder would you recommend?
NSW

Not sure where you are building, but have you tried Coral Homes (they build on the East Coast, from around Sydney up to around Toowoomba)? We built with them last year -…

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~Nic~
Apr 19, 2011 12:20 am
~Nic~
PeasInAPod
PeasInAPod
19 April 2011

Knowledge or advise....please?

Knowledge or advise....please?
WA

He met with the Earthworker today at our block. I don't know the details of the discussion, all I know is that there was some negotiating and the earthworks company and…

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PeasInAPod
Apr 19, 2011 2:30 am
PeasInAPod
lacasadelsims
lacasadelsims
19 April 2011

Lacasadelsims - Building a Henley Lexington Q3

Lacasadelsims - Building a Henley Lexington Q3
VIC

Just wanted to kick this off and invite you to watchour blog. We are building a Henley Home Lexington Q3 in The Heartlands…

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lacasadelsims
Apr 19, 2011 9:53 am
pish
pish
19 April 2011

Dennis Family Home Torquay

Dennis Family Home Torquay
VIC

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has built with DFH recently in the Torquay/Geelong area. We are having discussions with them at the moment but was just wanting a bit of…

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pish
Apr 19, 2011 11:46 am
the_milesy
the_milesy
19 April 2011

Getting access to do your own wiring when building???

Getting access to do your own wiring when building???
NSW

As stated above, your builder is well within their rights to decline your request. It sucks, but that is the world we live in. I'd ask your builder for a quote on doing…

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the_milesy
Apr 19, 2011 12:06 pm
btherl
btherl
19 April 2011

Brick allowance exposed on Cement Slab

Brick allowance exposed on Cement Slab

This topic discusses brick overhang on slabs: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15971

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btherl
Apr 19, 2011 2:27 pm
btherl

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