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mansawant
Apr 25, 2016 6:10 pm
Bigblock7
Bigblock7
25 April 2016

Our Half Acre Heaven- Bushman's cave

Our Half Acre Heaven- Bushman's cave
WA
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Love the bush mans cave

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144222
Bigblock7
Apr 25, 2016 10:21 am
Bigblock7
Dami_nic01
Dami_nic01
25 April 2016

Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews

Elderton Homes - experiences & reviews
NSW
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Looks at the reviews for Elderton Homes in Product review ..That will tell you how bad they are..

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63350
Dami_nic01
Apr 25, 2016 9:14 am
tr35ka
tr35ka
25 April 2016

Epoxy Help!

Epoxy Help!

Has anyone used epoxy flooring throughout the living areas or kitchen in their house (not garage). I'm keen to hear thoughts and hopefully see some photos.

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tr35ka
Apr 25, 2016 9:13 am
Mon445
Mon445
24 April 2016

A&Bs HGWA Build

A&Bs HGWA Build
WA

Hi following your build also. Mon

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Mon445
Apr 24, 2016 11:24 pm
teresa.hsh
teresa.hsh
24 April 2016

Build with Redink @ SoR

Build with Redink @ SoR
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi all H1 friends, I haven't been here for a while to do any updates. We are now pretty much just waiting for a PCI call from Redink, hopefully in the next week or so.…

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teresa.hsh
Apr 24, 2016 8:28 pm
teresa.hsh

Scaffolding off!!!

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itssheeja
Apr 23, 2016 11:27 pm
bpratt
bpratt
23 April 2016

Tradies next door using my water meter

Tradies next door using my water meter
WA

A screw cap or screw in plug on the output side of your meter. From the time you do this, till the time your own place starts being build, it should have educated the…

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bpratt
Apr 23, 2016 9:25 pm
Megera
Megera
23 April 2016

"c" layout floor plans

"c" layout floor plans
WA

There are a few by Simonds as well (Sierra, Palisade, Rathdowne)

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Megera
Apr 23, 2016 6:54 pm
Megera
energy4anarchy
energy4anarchy
23 April 2016

Yarrabank Homes (Lynbrook area)?

Yarrabank Homes (Lynbrook area)?
VIC

Hi Guys, Anyone built with Yarrabank homes in Lynbrook (South East of Melbourne) We're considering a custom home with them and taking initial steps - but cannot really…

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791
energy4anarchy
Apr 23, 2016 2:07 pm
AussieMark
AussieMark
23 April 2016

High ceiling in garage and sectional doors issue

High ceiling in garage and sectional doors issue
NSW

I think its danmar if i am not mistaken.

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AussieMark
Apr 23, 2016 2:53 am
Kat_1025
Kat_1025
22 April 2016

Fairhaven Homes

Fairhaven Homes
VIC

We've been through most of the fairhaven displays across Melbourne and picked some things out! But worried I'll go into colours with a pretty clear idea and then spend…

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Kat_1025
Apr 22, 2016 7:07 pm
staceyt
staceyt
22 April 2016

Our Simonds Harcrest in Melbourne

Our Simonds Harcrest in Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Hi Kellee, we are looking at building the Azure and I would love to see some pics of yours. Did it all end up the way you expected it to? ::lol::

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staceyt
Apr 22, 2016 3:54 pm
scillian2001
scillian2001
22 April 2016

Who is building or built a Parkhill by Clarendon?

Who is building or built a Parkhill by Clarendon?
QLD
1, 2

HI, Clarendon has gone on site This Week - 18'th April...>Yipeeee....Can anyone suggest in how many months will the house be completed...We are Building Sheridan 37 In…

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scillian2001
Apr 22, 2016 2:25 pm
scillian2001
scillian2001
22 April 2016

Building with Clarendon

Building with Clarendon

HI ALL, Clarendon has gone on site This Week - 18'th April...>Yipeeee....Can anyone suggest in how many months will the house be completed...We are Building Sheridan 37 In…

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scillian2001
Apr 22, 2016 2:23 pm
dbun1
dbun1
21 April 2016

<30days after settlement - found scratched and damaged tiles

<30days after settlement - found scratched and damaged tiles
VIC

I do, everyone has a defects period; however, in the VBA it does talk about some things needing to be pointed out at handover.

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dbun1
Apr 21, 2016 10:19 pm
scottdreams88
scottdreams88
21 April 2016

Timber beading under eaves? Is this normal?

Timber beading under eaves? Is this normal?
SA

Hello we are building in S.A. We're at the gyprock stage and the eave linings are going up. We've noticed that instead of the plastic things between the joints they are…

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scottdreams88
Apr 21, 2016 7:46 pm
kyliebsmith
kyliebsmith
21 April 2016

Warranty Issues

Warranty Issues
NSW

Oh no !!! My advice is to talk to a manager. Talk to the building authority for you state. Call a lawyer. Call everyone and anyone who will listen, mould is pretty bad

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kyliebsmith
Apr 21, 2016 7:28 pm
oneJohn
oneJohn
21 April 2016

Building a house

Building a house
WA

In older areas a lot of houses have power lines passing the front of the house for local supply. However, this sounds more like a newer area with underground power, but…

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oneJohn
Apr 21, 2016 1:28 pm
oneJohn
bavshan
bavshan
21 April 2016

Alternative to double glazing

Alternative to double glazing
VIC

Hi, i had a similar dilemma. I researched all the different options and for my situation smart glass was the better option (western windows). Double glaze works very well…

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bavshan
Apr 21, 2016 12:49 pm
bavshan
ValenciaOrange
ValenciaOrange
21 April 2016

Need help on choosing a builder WA

Need help on choosing a builder WA
WA

I've heard that too :( one of the reasons we didnt pick them.

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ValenciaOrange
Apr 21, 2016 11:55 am
Vascariz
Vascariz
21 April 2016

Builder Inquiry: RES Solution Design

Builder Inquiry: RES Solution Design

So I've been doing a bit of research on Houzz and I saw that a builder called RES Solution Design had won some Houzz design awards and I was interested in their designs…

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Vascariz
Apr 21, 2016 7:25 am
Vascariz
Perth_Euro
Perth_Euro
20 April 2016

Double Storey timber framed home in Bedfordale

Double Storey timber framed home in Bedfordale
WA
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Welcome to bedfordale notsomot. Love it up here

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Perth_Euro
Apr 20, 2016 10:37 pm
KDREpping
KDREpping
20 April 2016

Help-planning experienced with torrent subdivision?

Help-planning experienced with torrent subdivision?
NSW

Hi can anyone recommend a planner that can help with torrents subdivision for dual occupancy. Ideally that has worked and got DAs approved with Parramatta council. Many thanks

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KDREpping
Apr 20, 2016 3:48 pm
blogg
blogg
20 April 2016

WHO IS BUILDING WITH CHAMPION HOMES

WHO IS BUILDING WITH CHAMPION HOMES
NSW

I built with Champion Homes. It was a bad experience. Initial promises are quickly forgotten. Went in excess about 50K, problems not solved. Left in lurch to take care of…

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blogg
Apr 20, 2016 12:23 pm
lubinbert
lubinbert
20 April 2016

Henley building contract

Henley building contract
VIC

Could you please advise?

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lubinbert
Apr 20, 2016 10:24 am
lubinbert
LetThisBeAGoodIdea
LetThisBeAGoodIdea
20 April 2016

Concept Design - We have no direction?? (Please Help!!)

Concept Design - We have no direction?? (Please Help!!)
VIC

I am definitely on board with the visits to display homes. That was a big part of deciding what we liked but ultimately a lot of our design came down to what we were…

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LetThisBeAGoodIdea
Apr 20, 2016 10:21 am
LetThisBeAGoodIdea
Frye
Frye
20 April 2016

Ideal house for 536 sq mt lot single or double?

Ideal house for 536 sq mt lot single or double?
VIC

Also, north facing lots are not ideal. I'd try to get a design where your living areas face east and you maximise the yard space on the east side. If the living areas face…

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Frye
Apr 20, 2016 8:36 am
ayaman
ayaman
20 April 2016

Connections to land

Connections to land
VIC

Great idea camma18! Thank you for the advice

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ayaman
Apr 20, 2016 7:06 am
ayaman
ayaman
20 April 2016

Cost to upgrade to a triple car garage

Cost to upgrade to a triple car garage
VIC

Thanks everyone. Yes, UrbandEdge are not the cheapest builder around and the Larne is not the cheapest house. We are budgeting $500,000 for the build of the smaller 39…

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ayaman
Apr 20, 2016 7:05 am
Vascariz
Vascariz
20 April 2016

Flat roof with fence - entertainment area

Flat roof with fence - entertainment area
QLD

Forgive me if I'm being naive, but why couldn't you create an access hatch / manhole and create enough cavity to allow someone to move around up there on beams…

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Vascariz
Apr 20, 2016 6:33 am
Vascariz
kellie_87
kellie_87
19 April 2016

Our Build with Homegroup WA

Our Build with Homegroup WA
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

Wow going up really quick! :)

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kellie_87
Apr 19, 2016 12:09 pm
kellie_87
kyliebsmith
kyliebsmith
19 April 2016

Completion date and liquidation damages

Completion date and liquidation damages
VIC

I would contact your building authority to see what they say. Maybe also contact a Lawyer.

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kyliebsmith
Apr 19, 2016 9:35 am
whoop1968
whoop1968
19 April 2016

House after 4 year

House after 4 year
VIC

Looks fantastic! What trees are along the fence in the right hand side of this photo? The trees are Apple, Peach, Nectarine, Orange, continuing along…

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whoop1968
Apr 19, 2016 8:57 am
Woolyfish
Woolyfish
18 April 2016

The new thread

The new thread
WA
1, 2, 3

I just keep thinking of it as more $$$$ money in the bank. (But at the same time we want our space). We've been living with the inlaws since November now.

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Woolyfish
Apr 18, 2016 10:47 pm
Woolyfish
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 April 2016

Has anyone gone to building commision or got legal advice?

Has anyone gone to building commision or got legal advice?
WA

Hi Meags Yes it is difficult and it can be very expensive You will need to be more specific does the fix have structural consequences?

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 18, 2016 10:01 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
aloenyx
aloenyx
18 April 2016

Cost of house design as advertised vs final price?

Cost of house design as advertised vs final price?
QLD

It all depends on where you are building and what you are building. My base price was 160k for a custom 150m2 (16 square house). Had to add an extra $6.5k after the soil…

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aloenyx
Apr 18, 2016 9:32 pm
aloenyx
amrit
amrit
18 April 2016

Empire Vogue

Empire Vogue
QLD

Hi all! I realised that there isn't a topic on Plantation homes - Empire Vogue series. Thought it would be good to have this started. I will be building this house in…

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amrit
Apr 18, 2016 8:46 pm
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Charley
Apr 18, 2016 8:14 pm
me786
me786
18 April 2016

ContentLiving build WA - what is the window sill?

ContentLiving build WA - what is the window sill?
WA

They should follow your addenda. Your drawing says 0C external full height window/doors sill. I hope they solve the issue soon.

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me786
Apr 18, 2016 5:12 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 April 2016

has anyone built a 4 car garage? have some questions

has anyone built a 4 car garage? have some questions
VIC

You may have to check with your local council. Ours won't let garages to the front of a house be more than 50% of the front elevation. Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 18, 2016 9:34 am
kajidzz
kajidzz
17 April 2016

Building with GJ Gardner Logan, advice needed for site cost

Building with GJ Gardner Logan, advice needed for site cost
QLD

Hi all, new to here. We just signed contract for a new developed land in Drewvale QLD, the size is 400m2 (16m width) and has 54cm fall (left is higher than right…

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kajidzz
Apr 17, 2016 10:15 pm
DJCJDC
DJCJDC
17 April 2016

Building with Plantation Homes

Building with Plantation Homes
QLD

Hi, We are going to be building with Plantation but have not yet started the process. What stage are you at? :)

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DJCJDC
Apr 17, 2016 2:56 pm
Katehutch
Katehutch
17 April 2016

NSW central coast - help with choosing a builder please!

NSW central coast - help with choosing a builder please!
NSW

My husband and I just purchased a new block of land at forresters beach on NSW central coast and hoping to have ANY feedback possible on best builders to look at. We are…

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Katehutch
Apr 17, 2016 2:14 pm
twin_dad
twin_dad
17 April 2016

Building Inspections

Building Inspections
NSW

.....could you imagine if the car industry operated the same. Cos everyone takes a timing light and torque wrench when they are buying a new car. Or whitegoods, or your…

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twin_dad
Apr 17, 2016 1:24 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
17 April 2016

electrical question

electrical question
TAS

I have DECT phones in my house. The base station is plugged into my router with the (3 off) wireless telephone handsets installed wherever you like. All they need is a…

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Beetaloo
Apr 17, 2016 8:35 am
Beetaloo
fizzed
fizzed
17 April 2016

Landscaper to build retaining wall - Ryde

Landscaper to build retaining wall - Ryde
NSW

Hi hoping someone can help us We had lined up a great landscaper to build our bessa block retaining wall but as our builder is behind schedule in levelling the land he is…

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fizzed
Apr 17, 2016 8:20 am
building-expert
building-expert
17 April 2016

The Perils of Blind Spots

The Perils of Blind Spots
VIC

Unlike major projects, where you have the clerk of works and continuous monitoring, in housing construction, you can only have critical point inspections(on account of…

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building-expert
Apr 17, 2016 7:25 am
building-expert
TomCat
TomCat
17 April 2016

Building in S.A

Building in S.A
SA

Ahhh -- that's a good idea (SA Housing). Yes, you can't really compare apples with apples. That's good so you don't pick the 'cheapest' when no one wins -- builder or us…

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TomCat
Apr 17, 2016 3:38 am
TomCat
Wellard2ndTimers
Wellard2ndTimers
16 April 2016

Where is your hot water system?

Where is your hot water system?
TAS

Outside, along the dead side of the house, close to our ensuite. Pretty standard position for a WA build. As to why, that's just how we seem to do it over here :) :)

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Wellard2ndTimers
Apr 16, 2016 6:35 pm

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