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turtleschell
turtleschell
20 July 2012

Sharing my experience with Goodlife Homes

Sharing my experience with Goodlife Homes
WA

Just had my colour meeting, for anyone interested: The Carpet selection is TINY and not very good. European Ceramics had a lovely selection of tiles, huge variety of the…

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turtleschell
Jul 20, 2012 1:52 am
wembley40
wembley40
20 July 2012

PorterDavis Inspection Cert of Completion items not complete

PorterDavis Inspection Cert of Completion items not complete
VIC

Hi I'm after some help. We accepted the house built by PorterDavis. There is one item written on the Inspection Cert of Completion by PD's supervisor that is the…

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wembley40
Jul 20, 2012 5:35 pm
mitroff
mitroff
21 July 2012

Options available with Porter Davis Homes

Options available with Porter Davis Homes
VIC

Hi Shaje, Did you end up choosing Hydronic heating or not? If yes, who is doing the installation for you? We will be starting with our house soon and we too opted for…

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mitroff
Jul 21, 2012 3:37 pm
mitroff
SunshineT
SunshineT
21 July 2012

builder has taken over 34 weeks

builder has taken over 34 weeks
NSW

Thanks for…

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SunshineT
Jul 21, 2012 10:47 pm
SunshineT
nettinpete
nettinpete
22 July 2012

Piering help needed.

Piering help needed.
NSW

We have a P class slab and had 80lm allowance, we had quitebablot of fill as our land used to be a musket garden, so lots of lovely soil. We ended…

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nettinpete
Jul 22, 2012 8:11 am
building-expert
building-expert
22 July 2012

World Concept - Soil Class and Excessive Footings

World Concept - Soil Class and Excessive Footings
SA

Builder should be able to rely on your independent geotechnical report to quote you to build your home. Your engineer is qualified and carries professional indemnity…

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building-expert
Jul 22, 2012 9:47 am
building-expert
high hopes
high hopes
22 July 2012

water seeping through slab

water seeping through slab
NSW

hi sunshine monday morning phone will be running HOT, will call inspection guy and site supervisor will update with results.

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high hopes
Jul 22, 2012 9:56 am
gymy777
gymy777
23 July 2012

Devonia Park at Lakeside Pakenham

Devonia Park at Lakeside Pakenham
VIC
1 ... 38, 39, 40

Is anyone living up near that big park at the top of Devonia Park? Can anyone tell me if it…

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gymy777
Jul 23, 2012 1:23 am
gymy777
turtleschell
turtleschell
23 July 2012

Bargaining?

Bargaining?
WA

I don't know, I've got costs for most of the things, I'm thinking it should be farely close. Unless they decide to give me bogus prices, which I hope they don't coz I…

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turtleschell
Jul 23, 2012 2:07 am
monkeemagic
monkeemagic
23 July 2012

building with simonds - south east melbourne

building with simonds - south east melbourne
VIC

i find this really difficult to comprehend. in a situation whereby climate change is a hot topic, electricty prices are going through the roof thanks to the carbon tax…

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monkeemagic
Jul 23, 2012 11:53 pm
B STAR
B STAR
24 July 2012

Colourbond roof - no insulation?

Colourbond roof - no insulation?
VIC

sarking isnt required unless you have low pitch. The theory is that the wall will run along the underside and drop out into the gutter. Builders usually put a whirlybird…

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B STAR
Jul 24, 2012 1:53 pm
boosho
boosho
24 July 2012

Price of Henley flooring

Price of Henley flooring
VIC

When you go to your Coshom info session they will provide you with a list of the most common upgrades for the house you are building. That should include the price for flooring.

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boosho
Jul 24, 2012 2:20 pm
boosho
monkeypantz
monkeypantz
24 July 2012

Pay fencing first then claim money from neighbours?

Pay fencing first then claim money from neighbours?
VIC

The law varies from state to state. In Victoria, it is my understanding that if you do not serve a notice to fence on your neighbour, then you cannot recover the…

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monkeypantz
Jul 24, 2012 4:33 pm
bashworth
bashworth
24 July 2012

Pegs - how many are required?

Pegs - how many are required?
VIC

Its worth checking the dimensions on the title plans. Although you may have been told its 28000mm it might be a bit more or less. This link tells you how to understand…

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bashworth
Jul 24, 2012 5:16 pm
bashworth
Buffy
Buffy
24 July 2012

Our Little House

Our Little House
WA

Haha.. I know what you mean! My partner and I have been together for 7 years.. engaged and still live with our parents! ENJOY :)

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Buffy
Jul 24, 2012 5:38 pm
BusinessConnected
BusinessConnected
24 July 2012

Took our builder to VCAT.... and we won!!!!

Took our builder to VCAT.... and we won!!!!

Just letting everyone know that this Builder hasn't changed his stripes. We're 12 months+ overdue on our House Build with no response to Telephone calls and no progress…

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BusinessConnected
Jul 24, 2012 9:00 pm
daveinthehills
daveinthehills
24 July 2012

Pictures needed of Austral Urban One - chocolate bricks

Pictures needed of Austral Urban One - chocolate bricks
VIC

There is no substitute for seeing the bricks in person I reckon. We were only able to make a decision after finally seeing the bricks we suspected were the right ones.

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daveinthehills
Jul 24, 2012 9:51 pm
chrip
chrip
24 July 2012

Council dispensation on setback required - good reasoning?

Council dispensation on setback required - good reasoning?
VIC

Well I went out there on Saturday and measured the neighbours set back, it was 4.8m not 5.8m, the architect had made a mistake on the plans.... little bit…

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chrip
Jul 24, 2012 10:19 pm
sohnaeo
sohnaeo
24 July 2012

Building Lincoln35 with Eden Brae

Building Lincoln35 with Eden Brae
NSW

An extra water point near the toilet suit to attach the small water hose if you need to use water

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sohnaeo
Jul 24, 2012 10:28 pm
emmanewman
emmanewman
24 July 2012

building my coral brampton - official move date 01/01/2010!

building my coral brampton - official move date 01/01/2010!
QLD
1 ... 60, 61, 62

Hi Jess, Did you get round to coating your shower glass and if so can you tell us what with? Thanks

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emmanewman
Jul 25, 2012 12:54 am
cinder
cinder
25 July 2012

Mirvac - cabling

Mirvac - cabling
NSW

I guess you would have to ask them? My experience is the builder will charge a big mark-up on such extras. If you can get an external contractor to do it, do that. This…

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cinder
Jul 25, 2012 12:10 pm
cinder
d@n
d@n
25 July 2012

Colour Selection is HARD - help please!!!

Colour Selection is HARD - help please!!!
QLD

It depends what you plan to do with the brick & render…

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d@n
Jul 25, 2012 2:12 pm
benjiboy
benjiboy
25 July 2012

Blockout shutters on a new house

Blockout shutters on a new house
NSW

Hi all I would recommend checking out the after sales service and other implications before deciding on shutters for your windows. I got shutters put on my windows from…

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benjiboy
Jul 25, 2012 3:44 pm
mgilla
mgilla
25 July 2012

How long for slab to cure??

How long for slab to cure??
SA

Its not an issue with a domestic slab sitting on the ground.

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mgilla
Jul 25, 2012 6:03 pm
Johnson
Johnson
25 July 2012

Timber barge boards -- with BAL40?

Timber barge boards -- with BAL40?
TAS

Following this up, my builder came up with an interesting solution: timber bargeboards wrapped in thin-sheet copper. The copper will be beaten and aged after…

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Johnson
Jul 25, 2012 6:20 pm
Johnson
dave_81
dave_81
25 July 2012

Whats a Good Green Lawn for Perth

Whats a Good Green Lawn for Perth
WA

Hey Becca I have gone for a new variety called plateau couch from west coast turf. My brother is a golf course superintendent and he swears by this and Im in love with…

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dave_81
Jul 25, 2012 7:08 pm
AC27
AC27
25 July 2012

No Soakwells?? Alkimos (Wanneroo)

No Soakwells?? Alkimos (Wanneroo)
WA

thanks van for writing a few paragraphs to explain logic, my couple of sentences weren't enough to make someone understand (silly me)

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AC27
Jul 25, 2012 9:02 pm
gogo65
gogo65
25 July 2012

White blinds, and verticals, yay or nay?

White blinds, and verticals, yay or nay?
NSW

I will tell you how they are in a few weeks time when mine are installed!!!! :lol: We are building in a new estate where there is plenty of road…

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gogo65
Jul 25, 2012 10:15 pm
gogo65
katman
katman
25 July 2012

Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon

Building a Sunnydale with Clarendon
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

I don't really have many pics of the robe, except for the one a few pages back. It is a walk-through robe, based on the display home Clarendon had, rather than standard…

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katman
Jul 25, 2012 11:04 pm
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bronj
Jul 26, 2012 2:41 pm
Crow
Crow
26 July 2012

Knock Down and Custom Build - SA - Professional Photos!

Knock Down and Custom Build - SA - Professional Photos!
1 ... 4, 5, 6

For that particular fridge (Samsung SRF801GDLS) 90cm won't be enough. They are 908mm wide and you need a bit of space on each side. We went for 1000mm. Also watch out for…

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Crow
Jul 26, 2012 2:47 pm
turtleschell
turtleschell
26 July 2012

PRESTART - Can you choose products not in their range??

PRESTART - Can you choose products not in their range??
WA

Yep they said absolutely not. So frustrating when you know you can get it cheap but can't even provide them. On the bright side, my builders quotes were quite reasonable.

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turtleschell
Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm
atom_ute
atom_ute
27 July 2012

Single storey house designs for 640sqm with room for pool

Single storey house designs for 640sqm with room for pool
VIC

Perhaps post the dimensions of your block. If you've got a 15m frontage, the design will have to be long. If you've got a wider frontage, much easier to work with.

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atom_ute
Jul 27, 2012 1:12 pm
atom_ute
huuthanh
huuthanh
27 July 2012

Building insurance questions?

Building insurance questions?
VIC

Thanks for your replies. :) It is the 1st time to build a home :)

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huuthanh
Jul 27, 2012 5:18 pm
bashworth
bashworth
27 July 2012

Exhaust Fan Dripping

Exhaust Fan Dripping
WA

As the air around a duct will normally be cooler than the air inside the duct the moisture can condense on the inside of the duct and run back once you switch of the…

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bashworth
Jul 27, 2012 5:47 pm
bashworth
barkersontheblock
barkersontheblock
29 July 2012

Timber Framed House in Perth

Timber Framed House in Perth
WA

Hi banshee82, Ross Squire in Midvale www.rsh.com.au and Total frame homes in Wangara www.totalhomeframes.com.au both build in wood. As for cladding it will all come down…

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barkersontheblock
Jul 29, 2012 2:40 am
BIGZ
BIGZ
29 July 2012

Site costs

Site costs
WA

On my plans I have soil description as - Sand / L/Stone(Poss) and Medium grass cover.

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BIGZ
Jul 29, 2012 3:08 pm
BIGZ
sleven
sleven
30 July 2012

What is the best cheapest option to add shelves on a WIR

What is the best cheapest option to add shelves on a WIR
VIC

If you are semi handy it is really easy and cheap to do your self! DH did it in our old place and will be doing it in the new house too - Bunnings and Masters sells the…

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sleven
Jul 30, 2012 3:36 pm
sleven
Tippy Toes
Tippy Toes
30 July 2012

Solar Panel Positioning

Solar Panel Positioning
VIC

Go on to the whirlpool.net Green Tech forum and ask advice there, some very experienced people who will give you excellent advice.

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Tippy Toes
Jul 30, 2012 9:56 pm
Tippy Toes
TroynNat
TroynNat
30 July 2012

Build with Alternate Dwellings (Vic) ??

Build with Alternate Dwellings (Vic) ??
VIC

Hey guys, I have spent days googling with no luck.. Has anybody had experience with having someone build a kit home from Alternate Dwellings?

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TroynNat
Jul 30, 2012 10:01 pm
dreamcometrue
dreamcometrue
31 July 2012

[SA] Building in western suburbs

[SA] Building in western suburbs
SA

Hi Mark ii, you must be in by now, how did things go? Would love to see updated pics :D

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dreamcometrue
Jul 31, 2012 12:41 pm
dreamcometrue
willcres
willcres
31 July 2012

Our build thread : Wisdom Manhatten 43

Our build thread : Wisdom Manhatten 43
NSW
1, 2

Woohoo!! Great news, gunny! ::wink:: Not long to go.... :: ::

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willcres
Jul 31, 2012 8:49 pm
willcres
roadrunner14
roadrunner14
1 August 2012

Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - Nearly finished

Jill and Glynn's Custom Greenbuild - Nearly finished
NSW
1, 2

Looking great, the timber external features look great with the wall colour.

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roadrunner14
Aug 01, 2012 7:57 am
CBPH
CBPH
1 August 2012

Crossover

Crossover
VIC

Crossover is covered with an asset protection permit. If the builder destroys the crossover it is their responsibility to fix it or pay you enough to fix it.

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CBPH
Aug 01, 2012 3:46 pm
bee1980
bee1980
1 August 2012

Building Boost query

Building Boost query
QLD

If your in qld and your getting bank finance your bank should be submitting it for you and it will be paid to you on your first progress payment to the builder. If you…

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bee1980
Aug 01, 2012 7:52 pm
AC27
AC27
1 August 2012

Whiteman Edge estate - first time building.

Whiteman Edge estate - first time building.
WA

ranger00 only just found your post lol. There is quite a few of us Whiteman Edgerians on here including Frannny who's got her own thread that is also building with…

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AC27
Aug 01, 2012 9:58 pm
Frannny
Frannny
2 August 2012

Building in Marri Park

Building in Marri Park
WA

Hi Richard, welcome to H1! My partner and I are also building the Optima with Aussie Living Homes. We are building in Whiteman Edge which is near the swan valley. We…

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Frannny
Aug 02, 2012 2:13 pm
novo2012
novo2012
2 August 2012

What type of covering on sliding doors?

What type of covering on sliding doors?
NSW

We have roman blinds over ours, and will do again when the house is built. The only downfall is that you need to lift the blind when you want to…

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novo2012
Aug 02, 2012 7:15 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
2 August 2012

Are these defects important?

Are these defects important?
VIC

i dealt with the builders during my parent's build last year and I noticed gaps between windows and frames on some of the windows…

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theanonyuser
Aug 02, 2012 9:45 pm

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