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How often do you visit your site?
I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures.
Be sure to take pictures of around the house slab perimeter and in particular if there is water… started a topic ago
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Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you can put an Energex padlock on the main meterbox and just refer to the inside sub… started a topic ago
What is the preferred insulation/filler for gaps in window frames on the inside & also outside? Is it required… Tree Worries.
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All right, you called me out with the word "accidentally" but on the other hand it wasn't deliberate either on our part.
It was more of a case of a dumb… Looking for a builder
You are the 3rd person this week with a 20m block
I am building my own on a 22m wide block ( about to start in a couple of weeks). If there are no volume builders… CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh
It is so easy to do yourself. Even if you are not very handy. You literally only need a few basic things from bunnings.
Honestly even with the most basic skills I know… Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for… First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms does not have external wall bec of Alfreco roof… Eagle HomesAnyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear their latest feedback and concern and advice? Thank you Mattms started a topic 28 April ago Working with MetronestI've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I wanted to share my experience with you… Building contractsHello,
I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia. I would like to interview people with their building experience in Australia and… Huynhm3 started a topic 27 April ago Polytec Ravine finishHorizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not be possible. Tree on DrivewayHi All,
Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip for a driveway.
Been trying to call and done online requests for weeks now, but just… Building With AllCastle Homes
Hi may I please check.
Did you get any aback offers with your contract?
Would you have the brochure by any chance ?
We signed up end of year but I did not save the… Carlisle Building Experience
Carlisle use to sneak a water resistant "Performance Solution" into their contracts. Have you checked your contract for same? Getting a construction lawyerMofflepop,
Are you building around Qld Manly?
Building & Legal is a partnership between a construction guy and a construction Lawyer.
Construction: we have…
I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising and a bully, but the home is NOT TO CODE.
I have water coming through the bricks… NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary drawings for last couple of months.
I got a call from the salesperson this morning… Bro started a topic 23 April ago Dean HomesHello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did your build go? Also if your home is completed how is after build service? Were there any… smart or normal switchesShelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with… Waterproofing around door jam?Screed is installed before or after,
what was not up to code?
You have 4x images, door frame, The work is poorly applied rough, with no care for how it should be done, if… Electricity Pit Before DemolitionWhen I dealt with a similar situation, I found that directly informing the electricity provider about the demolition plans helped prevent any service disruptions. This… Minimum 100,000 litre water tankAs is per usual for many of the past failed RWH regulations, it is probably traceable to a bureaucrat who's ego overrode the need to seek the appropriate expert… I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near finish(80%) .And I received a slab M class to H class variation $4730, and Drop Edge… Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline PlusWe are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder has now requested to swap this for BGC Nuline Plus. They look fairly similar and he has… Montgomery HomesI initially came on here and read these reviews before we chose a builder. We bit the bullet and went with Montgomery cause we heard good things through friends. We are… Henley HomesHi,
If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond.
We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that… Arli HomesHi,
We didn't end up going with them but they were a close second on our list. If our current choice of builder falls through Arli will be next cab off the rank.
They…
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