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shazaw
shazaw
25 July 2019

Our Acacia Home

Our Acacia Home
NSW
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It's always good to have low maintenance garden. I'm so over high maintenance large lawn. I was mowing lawn almost every 1 and half week during summer. That how fast…

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shazaw
Jul 25, 2019 2:16 am
vhome
vhome
24 July 2019

Gas related questions for a new build - is my builder right?

Gas related questions for a new build - is my builder right?

Thanks both for responseejae SejaeD, I have posted this in another forum as well and let's see if I any gas expert bump into this post...

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vhome
Jul 24, 2019 9:56 pm
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
24 July 2019

Fence Question - Unregistered neighbor land

Fence Question - Unregistered neighbor land
NSW

I would be happy to pay the full price if its colorbond. Unfortunately, the stupid council has rules that my region should only use Lapped and Capped Timber fence. Also,…

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InvincibleInDN
Jul 24, 2019 9:33 pm
InvincibleInDN

Littlehampton BLUSH Bricks in the yard staked and waiting to be sent out to another fantastic project! If you're looking for a recycled brick look but want the quality of…

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Den45
Den45
24 July 2019

Building denver metricon

Building denver metricon
VIC

Congratulations!! Where are you building?

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Den45
Jul 24, 2019 11:11 am
Maliktrade
Maliktrade
24 July 2019

Help - Kurrajong bricks unavailable - similar bricks anyone?

Help - Kurrajong bricks unavailable - similar bricks anyone?

I do have 140 Kurrajong brick , wondering if anyone want. V negotiable Roxburghpark, Victoria

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Maliktrade
Jul 24, 2019 11:10 am
vhome
vhome
23 July 2019

Can a zacuzzi / jet spa be retrofitted in place of bath tub?

Can a zacuzzi / jet spa be retrofitted in place of bath tub?

Hi, I will have the builder put up a standard bath tub 1650mm. I checked there are jacuzzi / jet spas of same length 1650mm. My builder is charging arms and length to…

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vhome
Jul 24, 2019 12:20 am
Sag2112
Sag2112
23 July 2019

What options to go for in Investment Property Manor Lakes Vi

What options to go for in Investment Property Manor Lakes Vi

Hi Yash, Has your build started or you still have above questions.

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Sag2112
Jul 23, 2019 7:09 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
23 July 2019

Raised house

Raised house

If it is only a metre it is no big deal. There are multiple construction methods that can suit, and if brick veneer is your choice, the most common would be strip footings…

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Thylacene
Jul 23, 2019 8:12 am
Sag2112
Sag2112
22 July 2019

Developer Approval in Lollipop Hill/Manor Lakes

Developer Approval in Lollipop Hill/Manor Lakes

Hi rksindvani , Manor lakes estate had 3-4 stage titlements this month and further stages titling end of this month . I know few people who are also waiting for…

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Sag2112
Jul 23, 2019 12:16 am
melobious
melobious
22 July 2019

Cutting down or waiting to start build?

Cutting down or waiting to start build?
SA

We have decided to cut out the extras and build! Yay my (and your arguments win) haha

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melobious
Jul 22, 2019 9:58 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 July 2019

Gutter on top of brick wall

Gutter on top of brick wall

You can also have a box gutter which sits on the inside but a lot of builders dont like them as if they arent installed correctly they tend to overflow and leak, but if…

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SejaeD
Jul 22, 2019 5:32 pm
SejaeD
kester
kester
22 July 2019

Home Consultants

Home Consultants

Thanks…

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kester
Jul 22, 2019 2:46 pm
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
22 July 2019

New build - cost to extend the room size

New build - cost to extend the room size

Thank you both. Seems like not a really huge amount so I like to consider this option to extend. I was worried to ask the builder as I was thinking the cost might be…

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Melbournevic
Jul 22, 2019 1:45 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 July 2019

Who to call post build to inspect problems

Who to call post build to inspect problems
NSW

you definitely need a building inspector. I have one who is excellent with defects. Pm me if you want his details

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SejaeD
Jul 22, 2019 12:28 pm
SejaeD

Hi, Can someone tell me what this ceiling vent is called and what it's for ? I can't find the technical name for it ? How many is required in a home and normally where…

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GoneBuilding
Jul 22, 2019 2:02 am
darb74
darb74
21 July 2019

Paint colours

Paint colours

Getting back to your original paint issue, if you can see the RGB values of the Snowdrift, the red is the dominant colour which gives it the warmth (or beige look as you…

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darb74
Jul 21, 2019 6:42 pm
darb74
zoelouise
zoelouise
21 July 2019

Laminate bench top with waterfall

Laminate bench top with waterfall

Thanks for that! Looks great. Ours is 38mm thick so will be similar thickness to yours.

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zoelouise
Jul 21, 2019 11:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 July 2019

Stormwater Charged System Required?

Stormwater Charged System Required?

On narrow difficult blocks, The last technical items should really be considered first, eg retaining,services,etc Otherwise, once the house is built, you are left in a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 20, 2019 9:36 am
StructuralBIMGuy

They are right above the page numbers.

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SaveH2O
Jul 19, 2019 5:42 pm
SaveH2O
alexp79
alexp79
19 July 2019

Non compliant cladding crisis

Non compliant cladding crisis

Needs to be rendered with acrylic render, so not so cheap.

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alexp79
Jul 19, 2019 4:29 pm
Gsl
Gsl
19 July 2019

Issue with defects rectification after the PC walk

Issue with defects rectification after the PC walk

Hi all, I thought it's better to give you an update regarding our issue as finally we are seeing a light at end of the tunnel. I think this information would be useful…

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Gsl
Jul 19, 2019 12:57 pm
Mashee
Mashee
19 July 2019

Insulation

Insulation
VIC

Wow amazing detailed reply darb74 .Thank you so much for your time and effort on that..Really appreciate it..

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Mashee
Jul 19, 2019 10:42 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
18 July 2019

Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards?

Timber vs James Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards?

I use a company called Skyon Building group for all my cladding. They install both FC and timber products such as Weathertex. Weathertex is a brilliant product made from…

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SejaeD
Jul 18, 2019 8:14 pm
SejaeD
rkoncept
rkoncept
18 July 2019

What size double storey will fit my land?

What size double storey will fit my land?
NSW

Hi Vengeance In short, the max size is 250sqm and correct they will need to fall within the setback parameters if you were to go CDC. However there are many other factors…

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rkoncept
Jul 18, 2019 10:30 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
18 July 2019

Our house update

Our house update

Suggest you check if the Walls and ceilings are straight before you pay the fixing invoice. Metricon will not check this as they expect customers to identify any problems later.

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Norfolk
Jul 18, 2019 9:37 am
Boro
Boro
17 July 2019

Electrical Appointment Tips

Electrical Appointment Tips

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Boro
Jul 17, 2019 2:33 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 July 2019

Where do I stand

Where do I stand

Hi Pauline56 Welcome to the forum So you have taken occupancy and paid the final progress payment? What work is outstanding? Basically the house is completed, what state…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 16, 2019 9:27 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SejaeD
SejaeD
16 July 2019

Site Cost

Site Cost
VIC

in Vic its INTRAX

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SejaeD
Jul 16, 2019 7:47 pm
SejaeD
Forg
Forg
16 July 2019

Awning window openers for use with plantation shutters?

Awning window openers for use with plantation shutters?

They probably cost $$$, but I've seen powered ones which would mean the switch could be on the wall next to or under the entire frame … but then it's not exactly rocket…

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Forg
Jul 16, 2019 4:39 pm
darb74
darb74
16 July 2019

Which stage is best for arranging an Building Inspector

Which stage is best for arranging an Building Inspector

We had independent (Council) inspections with a previous build and based on what I learned from the experience, I would get one just before the concrete is poured for the…

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darb74
Jul 16, 2019 4:36 pm
darb74
LikeMyStyle
LikeMyStyle
16 July 2019

Gj gardener Brisbane north

Gj gardener Brisbane north
QLD

If you take any ideas of designs you like to a custom builder they should be able to price it up for you. My friend works here and I have heard great things about them:

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LikeMyStyle
Jul 16, 2019 11:38 am
inexp_user
inexp_user
15 July 2019

Is this exposed aggregate normal?

Is this exposed aggregate normal?
VIC

Thanks for your reply Rory. I have learnt my lesson. I paid a deposit and the majority on the delivery of the concrete. Once you've handed over the money it is very…

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inexp_user
Jul 15, 2019 5:36 pm
inexp_user
kenny0987
kenny0987
15 July 2019

Insulation is it worth upgrading???

Insulation is it worth upgrading???
SA

Can I just jump in here a little bit, you mention ceiling insulation is where most gains are to be had, does this still apply for 2-story homes? I'm building a 2-story…

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kenny0987
Jul 15, 2019 11:14 am
Dan brissy
Dan brissy
15 July 2019

Coral Boston38 - SEQ

Coral Boston38 - SEQ
QLD
1, 2

Site cut was 1/8 and we have final inspection week before Xmas. Moved quick to make sure we were in before Xmas other wise it’s an extra few weeks to the build when…

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Dan brissy
Jul 15, 2019 7:11 am
Neatep
Neatep
14 July 2019

Anyone used Hotondo Homes Rochedale (Mt Gravatt) before?

Anyone used Hotondo Homes Rochedale (Mt Gravatt) before?
QLD

Late thread. But thought i'd post. Haven't built with them. However, they are building next door to us. (new land, that was subdivided - so we are both looking to build…

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Neatep
Jul 15, 2019 12:15 am
Raiyan
Raiyan
14 July 2019

Domaine homes - Arizona24 design

Domaine homes - Arizona24 design

Hello Folks Any suggestion is appreciated regarding building with Domaine homes. I am trying to get a fixed (will not change after the signing anyway in the form of…

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Raiyan
Jul 14, 2019 9:46 pm
JLL3
JLL3
14 July 2019

Window colour dilemma!

Window colour dilemma!

I do! Black tapwear, black door handles and a black sliding door.

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JLL3
Jul 14, 2019 7:23 pm
hira94
hira94
14 July 2019

Building in Brentwood Forest

Building in Brentwood Forest
QLD

Hi guys New to the building process! Just wondering if anyone’s built in Brentwood Forest. We just bought land in the Outlook Release and was wondering what soil…

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hira94
Jul 14, 2019 4:30 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
14 July 2019

Anyone built using PGH Manhattan bricks or a similar “reclai

Anyone built using PGH Manhattan bricks or a similar “reclai

Have you tried Pinterest for photos? We were planning to have a feature wall in the entry and one in the family room using the PGH Manhattan bricks, until our builder…

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Bebbsy
Jul 14, 2019 2:12 pm
em-n-craig
em-n-craig
14 July 2019

Coral homes Longreach

Coral homes Longreach

Hi guys, Great to see some more Coral acreage homes being built, we did a Longreach a couple of years back. Do you have any pics to share?

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em-n-craig
Jul 14, 2019 2:09 pm
thme
thme
14 July 2019

Help - who else makes bricks?

Help - who else makes bricks?

Looking at your other post I know what you’re after. We were after the same look, however some of these recycled bricks look great and others look terrible. We’re…

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thme
Jul 14, 2019 12:15 pm

Don't have lots of photos of floor system sorry. Once again, a good system to work with. With the exception of getting roofers to throw the sheets on the roof, everything…

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Thylacene
Jul 14, 2019 10:01 am
darb74
darb74
13 July 2019

Paint colour selection

Paint colour selection

My thoughts here are this is the difference we all find when going from dealing with non-technical admin type staff (with design and selections) to more technical…

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darb74
Jul 13, 2019 9:56 am
darb74

My Private Inspector has indicated the some brick work is out of alignment. I would like forum members to comment on the severity of the mis-alignment , what might…

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JoeyGold
Jul 13, 2019 3:25 am
kumar2015
kumar2015
12 July 2019

Construction Plus builder

Construction Plus builder

Does anyone have a building experience with Construction Plus builder in QLD ? How is quality and other aspects? Is it good to go for a double story with them ?

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kumar2015
Jul 12, 2019 2:49 pm
Nick_Alicia
Nick_Alicia
11 July 2019

Electrical Lead In - Incorrect Charges

Electrical Lead In - Incorrect Charges

Met with the site supervisor on site today. Electrician supposed to come too but did not come out. Electrician is now claiming that the coatings are correct but does not…

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Nick_Alicia
Jul 11, 2019 7:07 pm
yymao
yymao
11 July 2019

Increased site costs

Increased site costs
WA

I just get a quotation from a builder this week. Building a single storey house in Melton south Melbourne. And fixed site cost is only $7190 plus local council & oh& s…

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yymao
Jul 11, 2019 5:44 pm

Hi fellow builders, we are building the Harrington by Rawson and I'm keen to see if anyone out there is building the same. I'd love to see what people think of the design,…

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Harrington Terrrace
Jul 11, 2019 12:33 am
Harrington Terrrace
thme
thme
10 July 2019

Demolish & Build A New Home

Demolish & Build A New Home
WA

Demo should cost between $15-20k in Perth. If you’re in an older area with overhead power then you’ll be required to do a power dome conversion, which is no longer…

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thme
Jul 10, 2019 9:44 pm

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