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Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
12 September 2019

Cement render with membrane paint vs acrylic render

Cement render with membrane paint vs acrylic render

Most “texture” manufacturers will require you to paint the texture to achieve their full system performance and product warranty. Texture is applied to budget houses…

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Mirrmu83
Sep 12, 2019 8:33 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 September 2019

Who is building with Beechwood

Who is building with Beechwood
NSW
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Thanks Ravin. It sounds like it's been quite a journey. Do you own the plans or does Beechwood? If you do, it may be worthwhile obtaining some quotes to help you make…

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Norfolk
Sep 12, 2019 7:19 am
erick1803
erick1803
11 September 2019

BURBANK HOMES

BURBANK HOMES

My name is Erick Dela Cruz from ACT, I will find another builder if I where you saving you from stress and hell of experience with them, especially manager Stuart…

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erick1803
Sep 11, 2019 10:20 am
Small Minds
Small Minds
9 September 2019

Budget Custom Home builder

Budget Custom Home builder

Before anybody signs with PD, look at this post.

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Small Minds
Sep 09, 2019 9:53 am
Small Minds
Small Minds
9 September 2019

Porter Davis. No mod for (length) for a garage?????

Porter Davis. No mod for (length) for a garage?????
VIC

Before anybody signs with PD, ask about any terms and conditions they have that restrict your rights. Go and have a look at this post first. They are calling PD bottom feeders.

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Small Minds
Sep 09, 2019 9:46 am
Chaston
Chaston
8 September 2019

Tree cutting

Tree cutting

Hi All, Just wondering that do we need permission to cut trees on the house land. Not on council land. Land in the Brisbane city council limit. Any ideas please? Thanks in advance

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Chaston
Sep 08, 2019 9:47 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
8 September 2019

Knock Down Rebuild SE MELB with Hallbury homes

Knock Down Rebuild SE MELB with Hallbury homes
VIC

was just thinking that myself......

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Blacktea2sugars
Sep 08, 2019 8:09 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Adelz
Adelz
8 September 2019

Metricon or Clarendon....Can't decide??

Metricon or Clarendon....Can't decide??

Great thanks, good to know that their Sapphire inclusions are pretty good. We're doing the same in terms of upgrading the WIP, Laundry and flooring plus we have made some…

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Adelz
Sep 08, 2019 7:45 pm
harmeet
harmeet
8 September 2019

Ridgewater Homes

Ridgewater Homes

hi have you build with ridgewater homes or still finalising the builder???

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harmeet
Sep 08, 2019 4:59 pm
Manhattan52
Manhattan52
8 September 2019

Demo before CDC approval

Demo before CDC approval

lozsyd no is KDRB. I have had previous CDC periods of 10 days. The 13 days was my longest. Maybe your CSR is talking about the whole time it takes them to submit for CDC,…

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Manhattan52
Sep 08, 2019 2:27 pm
Manhattan52
LoriL
LoriL
8 September 2019

Eden by Dale Alcock in Aveley - Complete

Eden by Dale Alcock in Aveley - Complete
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

I absolutely love this floor plan. We are building but in NZ. The options for plans just aren’t as good over here! Would you be willing to share a copy of these plans…

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LoriL
Sep 08, 2019 8:51 am
nyaskvjp
nyaskvjp
7 September 2019

Chelsea 33 by Metricon!!!!

Chelsea 33 by Metricon!!!!
NSW

Hi zooch, your blog is extremely helpful and thanks for sharing your experience with M. Was wondering if you could clarify few things: Just want to understand what you…

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nyaskvjp
Sep 07, 2019 9:05 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
6 September 2019

New build - Outrageous Electrical costs

New build - Outrageous Electrical costs

Hi AJ, I'm an estimator for a Perth builder, I know its different market but from my point of view your data and tv is cheap and the GPO's over the top. Your "Telstra"…

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Doozer1905
Sep 06, 2019 7:45 pm
Cooky
Cooky
6 September 2019

Construction Loan Pre-approval

Construction Loan Pre-approval

Thank you!

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Cooky
Sep 06, 2019 11:32 am
Cooky
Small Minds
Small Minds
5 September 2019

Share your building inspection reports/experiences

Share your building inspection reports/experiences
VIC

I will still stand by my comment that his advise is bad. If as you say he stood up, he should be advocating for all to stand up.

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Small Minds
Sep 05, 2019 8:55 pm
Ruthnpal
Ruthnpal
5 September 2019

Please help convincing me we didn’t make our house too big!

Please help convincing me we didn’t make our house too big!

Ah, yes, the fourth is more like a study, isnt it. But we just wanted a space for visitors and have spent most of our $$ in living/dining/kitchen area. The cellar is…

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Ruthnpal
Sep 05, 2019 5:34 am
Steve4216
Steve4216
5 September 2019

Wide block with narrow floorplan

Wide block with narrow floorplan

Itll really depend on the Orientation of the block, but as a whole, yes narrow builds can work well.

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Steve4216
Sep 05, 2019 1:40 am
JW001
JW001
4 September 2019

Comment on floor plans

Comment on floor plans

Another point, I think the plan 2(the black and white copy) building cost will be cheaper than the plan 1

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JW001
Sep 04, 2019 10:00 pm

Just a different suggestion - I would flip the kitchen and meals/ dining with the family room. I would also swap the toilet and linen and put a cavity slider on the…

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bestspecials
Sep 04, 2019 1:11 pm
bestspecials
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 September 2019

Build Query - Corner cut

Build Query - Corner cut
VIC

Kmza That is clear enough from the previous image... but what was it changed from? Please sketch that, here is another example illustrating ( Sketch over photo, try some…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 03, 2019 10:45 am
StructuralBIMGuy
JW001
JW001
3 September 2019

Advice on floor plans

Advice on floor plans

thanks for reply. Good point. In this case, the WIP should be WIL ( which should be used by Laundry). The idea for kitchen - light cook: use outside cooktop; for heavy…

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JW001
Sep 03, 2019 7:57 am
aferraro
aferraro
2 September 2019

G J Gardner head office steps up after franchise goes bust

G J Gardner head office steps up after franchise goes bust
ACT

These GJ Gardner franchisees have gone bust. GJ Gardiner Homes Bathurst https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/stor ... -collapse/ Hunter Valley

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aferraro
Sep 02, 2019 9:04 pm
Preeti.jat
Preeti.jat
2 September 2019

Realistic budget for building a good quality home in Melbour

Realistic budget for building a good quality home in Melbour

That’s so true, we are looking at several websites every day trying to find a suitable floor plan with a good builder, hopefully we will figure something out by end of…

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Preeti.jat
Sep 02, 2019 8:47 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
2 September 2019

Hydraulic Engineer - NSW

Hydraulic Engineer - NSW
NSW

try Edgard zoghbi - eze drainage solutions on 9706 7767. I have found him to be quite reasonable and open to alternate solutions

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SejaeD
Sep 02, 2019 5:31 pm
SejaeD

We have a 1000sqm block in WA we just had site works done on (seperate to build) and it cost $25k. It sloped about 2m back to front. Had limestone retaining done in three…

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JAMBY
Sep 02, 2019 4:15 pm
JAMBY
RomeoSK
RomeoSK
2 September 2019

Crossover relocation cost - Melb West

Crossover relocation cost - Melb West
VIC
1, 2

Hi guys, does anyone know why we have to remove the old one? i bought a house where the crossover was put on the wrong side and i dont understand why i need to bear the…

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RomeoSK
Sep 02, 2019 3:17 pm
kmza
kmza
2 September 2019

Floor Layout help

Floor Layout help
VIC
1, 2

My suggestion is to get a tape measure and check the kitchen and dining spaces in the house you are currently living in. Then you have something to compare…

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kmza
Sep 02, 2019 8:04 am
kmza
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 September 2019

Custom builder checks - Mel

Custom builder checks - Mel

Hi Mbarlow69 Here are some tips 1. Search Google & post & ask on this Forum 2. Search Court Listings for parent companies 3.Check on builds and speak to past and present…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 02, 2019 8:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
acreagebuilding22
acreagebuilding22
2 September 2019

JG King Buxton

JG King Buxton

Did you build the Buxton 470? We are also looking at this design.

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acreagebuilding22
Sep 02, 2019 5:14 am
vhome
vhome
1 September 2019

Cladding - axon vs EasyLap (James Hardie)

Cladding - axon vs EasyLap (James Hardie)

I have got Axon cladding currently in my base quote from the builder. (New Home, Brisbane City Council, Queensland, 2 storey). If I downgrade from Axon to EasyLap (both…

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vhome
Sep 01, 2019 8:17 pm
storewallAU
storewallAU
1 September 2019

Premier Builders Group

Premier Builders Group
VIC

is this the builder?

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storewallAU
Sep 01, 2019 7:36 pm
storewallAU
Pratik
Pratik
1 September 2019

Side setback - Liverpool council

Side setback - Liverpool council
NSW

Hi Guys, I am little confused and lost. Hopefully someone can share their knowledge. My lot size - 10 x 31.5 I am stage of talking to different builders to find the…

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Pratik
Sep 01, 2019 4:28 pm
SteveMc
SteveMc
1 September 2019

Front setback- is it worth modifying?

Front setback- is it worth modifying?

I'd definitely get the DA reapproved. An extra metre in the backyard is far better. Cheaper front driveway. It will pay for itself if your going to pay for another submission.

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SteveMc
Sep 01, 2019 2:20 pm
SteveMc
TaylorAshlee
TaylorAshlee
1 September 2019

Pre-Start Costs - Homegroup WA

Pre-Start Costs - Homegroup WA

I had my pre start with HGWA on Monday. Can confirm all matte black tape ware and accessories cost extra. I paid about $1500 all up to upgrade entire house worth. They…

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TaylorAshlee
Sep 01, 2019 2:15 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
31 August 2019

Helpful tools for First home buyers

Helpful tools for First home buyers

IMO, Builders don't like sharing their data with First home builders. 3D BIM -> Google Docs-> Python/automation ->Internet data/proofs and pricing OT The above only…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 31, 2019 9:14 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Melbrady
Melbrady
30 August 2019

Coral homes

Coral homes

Does anyone know of coral homes build in the inner west or the northern beaches Sydney? Are they any good?

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Melbrady
Aug 30, 2019 9:32 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
30 August 2019

Coral Homes Building issues in Sydney, NSW

Coral Homes Building issues in Sydney, NSW
NSW

When you see such poor workmanship, you wonder just where do these builders get their tradies?

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Bebbsy
Aug 30, 2019 7:10 pm
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
30 August 2019

BASIX - Solar system. Interim Occupation certificate

BASIX - Solar system. Interim Occupation certificate
NSW

I told Builder that I don't want Solar and proceed to BASIX without solar. Got the BASIX in 20mins and no problem. Our build is still under construction and this is not…

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InvincibleInDN
Aug 30, 2019 12:59 pm
InvincibleInDN
IamSAM
IamSAM
30 August 2019

Bosch solution 6000 alarm system.

Bosch solution 6000 alarm system.

As an alternate approach - check for the "good" service providers of back-to-base alarm systems in your area (e.g. NRMA, RACV, ADT...). If you planning to have a…

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IamSAM
Aug 30, 2019 12:55 pm
IamSAM
AandM
AandM
30 August 2019

Building defects? Owner?, The law is not your friend!

Building defects? Owner?, The law is not your friend!
VIC

We had registered building practitioners do inspections. Currently using their advice along with structural and forensic engineers. Builder has admitted to some defects…

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AandM
Aug 30, 2019 12:35 pm
HereForHelp
HereForHelp
30 August 2019

Building with Home Group WA

Building with Home Group WA
WA

Regarding the tiles, this thread may be of interest: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=95734

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HereForHelp
Aug 30, 2019 12:29 pm
chippy
chippy
29 August 2019

Construction gas bill

Construction gas bill
NSW

How many MJ have they charged you for? There is obviously an issue if the house has been vacant and you've been hit with a bill that large. Have you spoken with the gas…

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chippy
Aug 29, 2019 7:23 pm
chippy
IsabellaBoots
IsabellaBoots
29 August 2019

90 days maintainence issues listing

90 days maintainence issues listing
QLD

what do you mean by small openings? can you take some photos.

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IsabellaBoots
Aug 29, 2019 10:45 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 August 2019

Building a new house(d SIX.1) with Eight Homes

Building a new house(d SIX.1) with Eight Homes
VIC

A most difficult task to see behind plaster etc once the house is built. PCI is mostly for cosmetics. Also seriously, seriously consider having a pre contract signing…

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SaveH2O
Aug 29, 2019 8:08 am
SaveH2O
theabik
theabik
29 August 2019

First home builders! - Building through eight homes....

First home builders! - Building through eight homes....
VIC

Hi Daniele, How was your journey? Thanks.

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theabik
Aug 29, 2019 7:46 am
pharrington
pharrington
28 August 2019

Wide and Shallow

Wide and Shallow

No particularly good reason, only that it seemed to be a better use of limited block size. But if a single storey achieves the floor space I'm looking for, then that…

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pharrington
Aug 28, 2019 3:06 pm
tahlz
tahlz
28 August 2019

Newhomeshop

Newhomeshop

Just about to build the London 22 with newhomeshop - was so happy with the range of standard products they had to choose from at colour selection! Has anyone else used…

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tahlz
Aug 28, 2019 10:18 am
Melsyfet
Melsyfet
27 August 2019

Building with Coral - doing own electrical work

Building with Coral - doing own electrical work

Any works carried out must be after handover. We are only having one light fitting installed by Coral in each room. We will install the additional 80 lights after…

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Melsyfet
Aug 27, 2019 8:36 pm
nickpeters
nickpeters
27 August 2019

Price difference metro vs regional

Price difference metro vs regional
VIC

i'm not sure, they just quoted me to build on the same model of house and size. It may have been in error also as I'm not getting this kind of differential with other…

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nickpeters
Aug 27, 2019 2:15 pm
Manj
Manj
27 August 2019

Our Arden Home - Votivo 43

Our Arden Home - Votivo 43
1 ... 12, 13, 14

@bluejo for us the tiling was great, painting was good too but we are now seeing some patchy work, the plastering was not the best I have to say we do see the lining…

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Manj
Aug 27, 2019 8:56 am
Manj

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