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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 June 2018

N3 wind rating

N3 wind rating

Builder2018 Good idea, More info required, Is it a framed trussed or pitched Stick roof, ask for a copy of the Engineering Drawings/details check Hold down, Bracing,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 05, 2018 9:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
excited_builders
excited_builders
5 June 2018

Building Glendale 50 peninsula SE victoria

Building Glendale 50 peninsula SE victoria
VIC
1, 2

Hi Lonez...cool...yes we have kids but 1 is in high school n the other in primary. You can PM me your plan if u wish or post it on here. Mine is posted in one of my…

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excited_builders
Jun 05, 2018 9:04 am
starsky1
starsky1
5 June 2018

Fencing help

Fencing help
VIC

Hey guys, asking dumb question, does anyone know decent contractor for timber fencing in Clyde north, been looking online for few days, have been unlucky in finding one.…

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starsky1
Jun 05, 2018 1:27 am
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
3 June 2018

does anyone have the latest upgrade price list with eden bra

does anyone have the latest upgrade price list with eden bra
NSW

Hi Andrea Hope you have done your color & kitchen appointments? Did you had chance to upgrade your bench top to 40mm or more? Do you know how much it cost? We have the…

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InvincibleInDN
Jun 03, 2018 9:36 pm
InvincibleInDN
Isitbuiltyet
Isitbuiltyet
3 June 2018

Trying to estimate cost of slab on owner builder new 2 store

Trying to estimate cost of slab on owner builder new 2 store

Thanks so much! Very useful info. Looks like I just have to get the engineer started to get some more certainty

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Isitbuiltyet
Jun 03, 2018 5:17 pm
Newbie76
Newbie76
2 June 2018

Surfmist garage door - will it look white?

Surfmist garage door - will it look white?
VIC

Hi. Nope. My builder’s supplier doesn’t have that colour, so Surfmist it is!

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Newbie76
Jun 02, 2018 5:43 pm
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ianjel
Jun 02, 2018 4:55 pm
Cellaraso
Cellaraso
2 June 2018

House at lockup -skirting problem

House at lockup -skirting problem

Thanks for all your responses, I'm just going to get them to install it and I'll get quad. Too much hassle otherwise

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Cellaraso
Jun 02, 2018 10:11 am
pandibabi
pandibabi
2 June 2018

Vaulted ceilings - costs?

Vaulted ceilings - costs?
VIC

Instead of asking for higher ceilings, has anyone requested for vaulted ceilings instead? Does anyone know how much that would cost?

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pandibabi
Jun 02, 2018 8:17 am
pandibabi

Not as fancy as Tesla. Although I do wish I have got 2 of them. Bit update on solar project. Received initial feedback from solar company and now thinking about…

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Mt.view
Jun 01, 2018 10:09 am
Mt.view
AmieD
AmieD
31 May 2018

Can you cut the floor joists, after the frame inspection has

Can you cut the floor joists, after the frame inspection has

thank you very much for the info. I'll take a photo in the day light when I can and post for you to see. Appreciate your response.

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AmieD
May 31, 2018 11:02 pm
AllyBrian 2078
AllyBrian 2078
31 May 2018

Building in Gregory Hills - College Release Hall and Hart

Building in Gregory Hills - College Release Hall and Hart
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi Jacks, great to hear you are considering building with Hall and Hart. We are very happy with our build and the after construction dealings we have had. We only had a…

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AllyBrian 2078
May 31, 2018 9:00 pm

Be careful choosing tiles. The small tile is the sample from WOS. The tile I actually got was a lot darker. It is a batch variation but I think it is too big a difference.…

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WaldorfMM
May 31, 2018 7:34 pm
WaldorfMM
WaldorfMM
31 May 2018

Hebel overhang

Hebel overhang
VIC

well they certainly didn’t do that. I know they put some sort of cement to widen the slab and then rendered over it. Have asked my building surveyor to reinspect.

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WaldorfMM
May 31, 2018 6:18 pm
NicolleAW
NicolleAW
31 May 2018

Vogue Dechellis

Vogue Dechellis
SA

We are about 40kms from the city so it's a bit of a drive but will be worth it for sure. 1. We have contemplated adding a window onto the family area which will be our…

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NicolleAW
May 31, 2018 4:04 pm
twolittlepeas
twolittlepeas
30 May 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes - House change

Building with Wisdom Homes - House change

So true, just have to try and ask. Best of luck and hope it works out for you!

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twolittlepeas
May 30, 2018 10:00 pm
dan2090
dan2090
30 May 2018

Visualising Plans

Visualising Plans

Looks like it on their homepage :)

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dan2090
May 30, 2018 8:07 pm
not sure peter
not sure peter
30 May 2018

SBG Homes

SBG Homes
VIC

hi new build ,hows it all going , i have heard you can contact the victorian building association known as the vba i think they might be able to help to put pressure on them.

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not sure peter
May 30, 2018 5:57 pm
xxennon
xxennon
30 May 2018

Our New Home - Clarendon Maitland 29

Our New Home - Clarendon Maitland 29
NSW
1, 2, 3

HI Grant, Have replied to your PM, feel free to contact on the number provided.

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xxennon
May 30, 2018 4:05 pm
dan2090
dan2090
30 May 2018

New house floor plan advice please.

New house floor plan advice please.
VIC
1, 2

Really like it :) I found a couple of tools, including an app that helps you see plans lifesize viewtopic.php?f=31&t=92263

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dan2090
May 30, 2018 3:20 pm
dan2090
dan2090
30 May 2018

Jessies Build - Baldivis - New Generation - KEYS

Jessies Build - Baldivis - New Generation - KEYS
WA
1 ... 33, 34, 35

A few years down the track and looks this app does a bunch of Lifesize walkthrough stuff. Seems a bitt too good to be true, but its a free app and worth a play :)

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dan2090
May 30, 2018 3:08 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
30 May 2018

Building Contract Increase in Price - Is This Common?

Building Contract Increase in Price - Is This Common?

Unfortunately, all the builders we spoke to said that they only hold the price for a certain period. I would have to imagine that after 10 months, there is definitely…

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bestspecials
May 30, 2018 12:59 pm
bestspecials
coref1
coref1
29 May 2018

Building at Macarthur Heights

Building at Macarthur Heights
NSW

Have you looked at the cost of paying for the higher Bal Vs the extra excavation costs? Just a thought.

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coref1
May 29, 2018 9:10 pm
CS199
CS199
29 May 2018

Box Hill NSW - Builder recommendation and house design

Box Hill NSW - Builder recommendation and house design
NSW

Narrowed it down to Wisdom, now deciding between there Manhattan and Monte Carlo

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CS199
May 29, 2018 11:32 am
dillongl
dillongl
29 May 2018

[Post Deleted]

[Post Deleted]
NSW
1, 2, 3

Drove out to see if I could sneak a peak at our internal walls. Was pleasantly surprised to see the guys working on a Saturday. But not so happy to see some of our roof…

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dillongl
May 29, 2018 9:24 am
dillongl
Summitlovin
Summitlovin
28 May 2018

Please give some advice between these builders :)

Please give some advice between these builders :)
WA

I'm building with Summit. Admin process seemed lengthy but i think that is the same with most builders. It has been a pretty smooth build with anything picked up during…

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Summitlovin
May 28, 2018 8:50 pm
Nublette
Nublette
28 May 2018

Coral Daydream 32 Custom - First Home Build: Redbank Plains

Coral Daydream 32 Custom - First Home Build: Redbank Plains
QLD

Thanks CC7, in the meantime I'm just living vicariously through you by watching your build come along! hehe

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Nublette
May 28, 2018 2:39 pm
Nublette
kirashogun
kirashogun
27 May 2018

Aurora Stage 16 - Build

Aurora Stage 16 - Build

Site costs used by project builders are used as a vehicle to raise one’s profit margin. It’s so padded with opacity that you can’t compare the dollar cost across…

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kirashogun
May 27, 2018 9:07 pm
SamanthaS
SamanthaS
27 May 2018

Building Glenleigh with Kurmond Homes - my experiance...

Building Glenleigh with Kurmond Homes - my experiance...
NSW

Thank you :) We ended up going with another builder after finding out a lady I used to work with had huge issues with her build.

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SamanthaS
May 27, 2018 8:59 pm
Kylie15
Kylie15
27 May 2018

Bulding with Lily Homes

Bulding with Lily Homes
NSW

Hi Vifferdude, Do you have any progress or finished photos of your build. I’m considering building with lily and would appreciate any feedback you have! Cheers

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Kylie15
May 27, 2018 8:25 pm
Chippy891
Chippy891
27 May 2018

Kirra 23

Kirra 23
QLD

Kirra 23. Hello we are looking at building the kirra 23 on a block down on The Gold Coast and was hoping some one in here has built the kirra abd could send some photos.…

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Chippy891
May 27, 2018 5:34 pm
Sunshine18
Sunshine18
27 May 2018

Henley Electra 2017/2018 build

Henley Electra 2017/2018 build
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi Silver 75 I understand where you are coming from and agree that they are most likely understaffed. Their designs are nice (better than Metricon or others). I have…

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Sunshine18
May 27, 2018 12:43 pm
Summitlovin
Summitlovin
26 May 2018

Building with MOMU at Brightwood (Baldivis)

Building with MOMU at Brightwood (Baldivis)
WA
1, 2, 3, 4

how's your build coming along guys?

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Summitlovin
May 26, 2018 11:49 pm
kirashogun
kirashogun
26 May 2018

Roof options: colorbond, terracotta or concrete tiles?

Roof options: colorbond, terracotta or concrete tiles?

You are correct. In a severe thunderstorm, it can dent and chip paint off colorbond roof but it’s very unlikely to leak or affect performance of roof in long run.…

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kirashogun
May 26, 2018 6:44 pm
kirashogun
kirashogun
26 May 2018

Quality of Package Homes

Quality of Package Homes
NSW

This is in Victoria not NSW so environment and regulation is different.

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kirashogun
May 26, 2018 3:33 pm
matt1927
matt1927
26 May 2018

Pergolas

Pergolas
WA

Thanks for the reply. North is on the left of the drawing so sun will arrive on to the building for most of the day. We were thinking of an uncovered one. No solid…

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matt1927
May 26, 2018 10:19 am
Humphrey29
Humphrey29
26 May 2018

Waratah Estate (Mickleham). Modified Burbank Macleod 299.

Waratah Estate (Mickleham). Modified Burbank Macleod 299.
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi andyboii, how is your build progressing?

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Humphrey29
May 26, 2018 9:06 am

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Wilko91
May 25, 2018 12:23 pm
Wilko91
Sarah28
Sarah28
25 May 2018

Timber Floors

Timber Floors
NSW

Hi Everyone Does anyone know what timber flooring options wisdom have. We are set on Timber and not sure if we may be better off doing it ourself after handover. We…

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Sarah28
May 25, 2018 9:20 am
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icat2000
May 24, 2018 5:51 pm
icat2000
stayxtrue
stayxtrue
24 May 2018

HENLEY Experience

HENLEY Experience
1, 2

we had issues with our bricks from henley and we put through a complaint and now we are having all of our house repointed and the front of our house rendered as well as a…

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stayxtrue
May 24, 2018 11:29 am
stayxtrue

Sooo much happened in three days !!!

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galleriamad
May 23, 2018 7:37 pm
Katie1983
Katie1983
23 May 2018

Gable roof help!

Gable roof help!

Hello, we are in the process of working with a builder on a custom double storey home and have initial plans back. We have some concerns with the facade, particularly the…

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Katie1983
May 23, 2018 7:06 pm
fivespice
fivespice
23 May 2018

First Build in Perth - Choosing a Builder

First Build in Perth - Choosing a Builder
WA
1, 2, 3

Hi all, just an update if anyone cares. I am in lock up stage and everything is progressing well, currently waiting for flooring which hopefully won't take much longer.…

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fivespice
May 23, 2018 2:20 pm
Splashers
Splashers
22 May 2018

Steel Frame Vs Timber Frame

Steel Frame Vs Timber Frame

Timber....run from steel if 2 storey

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Splashers
May 22, 2018 6:58 pm
Splashers
M and T
M and T
22 May 2018

Metricon Henderson 42

Metricon Henderson 42
NSW
1 ... 30, 31, 32

Thank you and sorry for the extremely late reply!!! The flooring is Engineered Timber Oak Timeworn Dark Brown. I’m so happy with our choice, it always looks clean and…

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M and T
May 22, 2018 5:46 pm
M and T
algernon
algernon
22 May 2018

Services to mark out on plan

Services to mark out on plan
NSW

Having just finished our custom build, I definitely second the "all of them". So many little things have impacts at various stages of the build that are easily missed,…

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algernon
May 22, 2018 4:27 pm
building-expert
building-expert
22 May 2018

Builder didn't recess our upstairs showers. What can we do??

Builder didn't recess our upstairs showers. What can we do??

If you have paid for it and it is specified it is included in contract regardless of whether it is shown on plans or not. Builder has failed to amend plans to show…

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building-expert
May 22, 2018 8:30 am
building-expert
Forg
Forg
21 May 2018

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

Aye, my comment was with respect to that specific post I quoted, not necessarily the thread-opener. On the one hand, I agree that from a basic level the stifling of…

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Forg
May 21, 2018 12:57 pm

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