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K.S.
K.S.
29 January 2023

Contrast vs Blend/Similar Facade

Contrast vs Blend/Similar Facade

Hi, Would like to ask your opinion please, which facade is look better? Should we go for contrast facade or blend/similar facade? or any recommendation? Option 1 :…

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K.S.
Jan 29, 2023 12:23 pm
HA_IP
HA_IP
29 January 2023

FSR calculation DA vs CDC: Parramatta Council at 50%

FSR calculation DA vs CDC: Parramatta Council at 50%

Anyone got idea how Floor Space Ratio calculation works/varies in CDC vs DA Say if the lot in FSR 0.5 in Parramatta Council, one Builder told me max they can fit is…

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HA_IP
Jan 29, 2023 10:01 am
Human1337
Human1337
28 January 2023

Battleaxe property and Hornsby council...where do I start!

Battleaxe property and Hornsby council...where do I start!

Hi Jas Did you end up getting the properties built in the end? Have come across a similar scenario and curious how it all went for you (even tho it was a few years…

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Human1337
Jan 28, 2023 8:39 pm
Ks7
Ks7
28 January 2023

Carlisle/Orbit/Eight/Granvue - Your Experience Pls.

Carlisle/Orbit/Eight/Granvue - Your Experience Pls.

Buy slapwoods box of wraps…

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Ks7
Jan 28, 2023 4:27 pm
Joti99
Joti99
28 January 2023

Ingle Farm footings coat

Ingle Farm footings coat
SA

Hi all, We have bought land in Ingle farm and we are now in discussions with a builder and they have noted an allowance of $38k for footings (soil testing and engineer…

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Joti99
Jan 28, 2023 9:17 am
supersleuth
supersleuth
27 January 2023

Skirting board vs Scotia OR BOTH?

Skirting board vs Scotia OR BOTH?

Thank you for your thoughts.

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supersleuth
Jan 27, 2023 2:24 pm
strannik
strannik
27 January 2023

Fence alongside garage wall - termite warranty issue?

Fence alongside garage wall - termite warranty issue?
NSW

it's going to be hard to inspect, and more importantly it's going to be hard too keep that area clean of any debris or food for termites, and it will provide a nice shaded…

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strannik
Jan 27, 2023 2:07 pm
chippy
chippy
26 January 2023

Front doors 1.2m wide: gobbly-gook, or what am I buying?

Front doors 1.2m wide: gobbly-gook, or what am I buying?
NSW

Hello ponzutwo and chippy, Thank you very much for helping me.

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chippy
Jan 26, 2023 11:11 am
chippy
Pulse
Pulse
25 January 2023

Custom build Sunshine Coast

Custom build Sunshine Coast

The QS is a great idea

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Pulse
Jan 25, 2023 11:53 am
ChrisBok
ChrisBok
25 January 2023

Welsh Homes/Harmac Homes/Ridge Homes

Welsh Homes/Harmac Homes/Ridge Homes

Hey there.... we deal with Harmac Homes (or Ridge Homes). We have agreements with around 450 builders across Australia. What did you want to know ?

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ChrisBok
Jan 25, 2023 11:51 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
25 January 2023

When Builder should start pay rent??

When Builder should start pay rent??

this is unfortunately the standard position most people end up in. Its a lesson learned. Future wise, even if you think everything is smooth and you have trust yadda…

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ponzutwo
Jan 25, 2023 10:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 January 2023

Old dam on block of land

Old dam on block of land

I wouldn't be rushing in to sign up with one builder until all the reports and information is released Dont get suckered into last builder standing because he pointed out…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 25, 2023 9:19 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Contracts-Specialist
Contracts-Specialist
24 January 2023

structural steel - quoting allowance vs reality - 2stories

structural steel - quoting allowance vs reality - 2stories

Hi hebelorbricks As a general guideline, it is common for residential builds to have a steel allowance of around 10-15% of the total construction…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jan 24, 2023 9:52 am
Contracts-Specialist
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 January 2023

Builder is stalling/ignoring final inspection?

Builder is stalling/ignoring final inspection?

No easy solution when you weigh up the options , don't pay the final progress payment or you're delayed getting your house? Mediation takes months and months

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 23, 2023 8:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Budapest
Budapest
22 January 2023

Question about Render

Question about Render

It was the acratex, was putting the surplus paint etc in attic tonight and there was almost a full tub of it leftover.

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Budapest
Jan 22, 2023 10:47 pm
SebL78
SebL78
22 January 2023

Moving a sewer line/pipe

Moving a sewer line/pipe

Our block has a sewer pipe (with easement) that runs from the house behind us, under the existing house, and joins the mains sewer pipe which runs along our street on the…

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SebL78
Jan 22, 2023 6:24 pm
jezzarose
jezzarose
22 January 2023

Hybrid floors

Hybrid floors
SA

I think we've made the decision to have hybrid floors in our new build, but I'm after some recommendations on which manufacturer to use?

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jezzarose
Jan 22, 2023 5:20 pm
beetleone
beetleone
22 January 2023

Fencing

Fencing

Hi all, question regarding fencing. I am planning to do brink fencing at the front and sides with colorbond. Currently no fence in front and existing old fences on sides.…

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beetleone
Jan 22, 2023 3:06 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
21 January 2023

Neighbour wants fence removed to build their garage wall on

Neighbour wants fence removed to build their garage wall on
ACT
1, 2

If it's not your wall, can you still hit a tennis ball against it?

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stonesthrow
Jan 21, 2023 8:23 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
21 January 2023

Custom Builder Recommendations for Mornington Peninsula

Custom Builder Recommendations for Mornington Peninsula

Do you have a style in mind? Country living?

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SaveH2O
Jan 21, 2023 4:14 pm
SaveH2O
SebL78
SebL78
21 January 2023

Custom designs and quotes

Custom designs and quotes

thanks again

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SebL78
Jan 21, 2023 9:36 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 January 2023

Lower concrete slab to increase ceiling height

Lower concrete slab to increase ceiling height

You'll need to show a lot more information to council and to your neighbours. So I doubt you'll be fast tracking your build through Council? eg, If you require soil…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 20, 2023 8:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
dreambuildguy
dreambuildguy
19 January 2023

Owner Builder looking for Concrete Slab contractors that pro

Owner Builder looking for Concrete Slab contractors that pro

I'm building in the Sydney area and looking for recommendations for concrete slab contractors that provide a Home Warranty insurance. I've reached out to a few of the big…

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dreambuildguy
Jan 19, 2023 10:40 am
Dee23
Dee23
19 January 2023

Building with Hamlen Homes in WA

Building with Hamlen Homes in WA
WA

Hi, I was just wondering if you guys are in your homes yet? Would love an update! Thanks!

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Dee23
Jan 19, 2023 12:41 am
firsthome26
firsthome26
18 January 2023

Is Rawson more expensive than other builders?

Is Rawson more expensive than other builders?
NSW

Yes. I'll definitely be asking! If not, I might try some other medium sized builders who might be hopefully more upfront than the big guys...

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firsthome26
Jan 18, 2023 5:17 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 January 2023

Creaking floor boards

Creaking floor boards

depending on the severity, it could be an installation issue. I'm sure somone knowledgeable will come along and give the detail. Ive seen it here before. maybe…

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ponzutwo
Jan 18, 2023 3:33 pm
MrSober
MrSober
18 January 2023

Water Meter Issue

Water Meter Issue
QLD

Should be something they come out ASAP to rectify, looking at the neighbors it would appear yours has a leak as I would expect theirs also to be filled if it was seeping…

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MrSober
Jan 18, 2023 6:35 am
MrSober
MrSober
18 January 2023

Building in the ACT with ABM Homes

Building in the ACT with ABM Homes

Yeah we have been trying to get our fence done and the weather has had it delayed was meant to be in before Christmas but still hasn't been done. We moved in around…

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MrSober
Jan 18, 2023 6:29 am
MrSober
MrSober
18 January 2023

Retaining wall cost

Retaining wall cost

Yeah ours done in Canberra was $240/sqm back a few months ago, but they apparently have gone up over $350/sqm now. And yeah if using stone etc they add in the capping…

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MrSober
Jan 18, 2023 6:24 am
EmilyJo
EmilyJo
17 January 2023

building a new house

building a new house

Good idea. Thank you

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EmilyJo
Jan 17, 2023 9:26 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 January 2023

HIA Contract COVID Clause

HIA Contract COVID Clause
1, 2

Thanks for the update, there would be many others affected. Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 17, 2023 8:31 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
16 January 2023

Slab cracks

Slab cracks
1, 2, 3, 4

very confusing, is about surface water from titled land to the street? 1. (a) about engineering of footings

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Mirrmu83
Jan 16, 2023 7:16 pm
fhbnewbie
fhbnewbie
16 January 2023

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback

The neighboring lot has a 0.9m maintenance easement. So hopefully a 3-4m distance is enough to bring in some NE sunlight? Would be a bonus if they decide to build just a…

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fhbnewbie
Jan 16, 2023 11:00 am

We are building a house this year Want to see others homes with Dune Coloured roof and what brick colour they went? We have Hampton light bricks ….. dune will be…

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JasVick
Jan 15, 2023 3:13 pm
Diana D
Diana D
13 January 2023

Clearing for HSTP effluent

Clearing for HSTP effluent
QLD

Hi Our builder took possession of the site after we cleared all the trees within the building envelope. The builder has now come back saying we needed to have cleared…

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Diana D
Jan 13, 2023 5:43 pm
kelsey
kelsey
13 January 2023

Strata Gate Replacement- who’s responsible?

Strata Gate Replacement- who’s responsible?
WA

Hi all, I live in a survey strata with 9 blocks- 7 sold and finished construction and 2 blocks of land still for sale. We purchased the block for a number of reasons…

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kelsey
Jan 13, 2023 1:04 pm
Dars
Dars
12 January 2023

Thomas Archer Bayside Build

Thomas Archer Bayside Build
VIC
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Hello, we are building with TA at the moment. Love your house blacktea2sugars. Can I please ask who you had do your landsacping? We are south east and were hoping to…

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Dars
Jan 12, 2023 11:09 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
11 January 2023

Tips on maximising energy efficiency in Canberra

Tips on maximising energy efficiency in Canberra

I know someone in the Adelaide Hills (similar to Melb climate) who only has waffle pods and no slab edge insulation. Their hydronic still works well, but I'm sure it would…

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stonesthrow
Jan 11, 2023 9:41 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 January 2023

Initial Site handover responsibilities

Initial Site handover responsibilities

With all due respect. If you didn't know there was a problem buried on the block of land you own, why would the builder be 1. expected to know it was there and (2) take…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2023 9:14 pm
BuildingandLegal
dbo2809
dbo2809
11 January 2023

Sewer Pipe - external connection

Sewer Pipe - external connection

i guess my question is does all toilets need a vent or as long as one part of system has vent ( not matter where it is) it should be ok.. yes it does have smell. builder…

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dbo2809
Jan 11, 2023 3:39 pm
firsthyme
firsthyme
8 January 2023

Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/2021/20

Thomas Archer Evoke (Modified) Kingston Build - 2020/2021/20
1, 2, 3, 4

Wellbuild also keen to know how it's all going! Would love to see any progress pics to see how it is turning out / turned out :)

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firsthyme
Jan 08, 2023 7:55 pm
firsthyme
raymoor
raymoor
7 January 2023

Drafting/Architect services south east Melbourne

Drafting/Architect services south east Melbourne

I'm in Moorabbin and looking for some plans to be drawn up for a sub division of our block into two townhouses. The list of pros looks huge, so wondering if anyone would…

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raymoor
Jan 07, 2023 7:07 pm
Oakland Projects
Oakland Projects
4 January 2023

Durability of hebel power floor

Durability of hebel power floor

If all you are after is a temporary protection for the Hebel PowerFloor, screwing the 8mm or 12mm plywood to it should do the job. Alternatively, you can also use the…

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Oakland Projects
Jan 04, 2023 8:17 pm

you would be amazed at the cost of removing the original external walls and adding the huge bifolds to lose a bedroom without adding any useful additional space ...my…

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oklouise
Jan 03, 2023 3:04 pm
AJ1111
AJ1111
3 January 2023

Cost of single storey build

Cost of single storey build
NSW
1, 2

Haven't posted to the thread for a while, but here's my update. Costs are slowly coming down from the builders shortlisted. I had mentioned being quoted $2000 per SQM…

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AJ1111
Jan 03, 2023 9:09 am
Fisher75
Fisher75
1 January 2023

Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0

Masterton Homes - The next thread 4.0
NSW
1 ... 728, 729, 730

This is the bathroom kids use, so when they were younger they used the bath tab and the shower was used not frequently. So it never got clogged and never puddled before.…

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Fisher75
Jan 01, 2023 5:51 pm
LearnfromXperience
LearnfromXperience
27 December 2022

Project builder for steep blocks

Project builder for steep blocks
NSW
1, 2

I wouldn't recommend Cordony Constructions after my experience with them. Adam Cordony is the licensed builder but much of the work is done by his unlicensed father,…

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LearnfromXperience
Dec 27, 2022 8:05 am
Althom
Althom
23 December 2022

Looking for ideas on what to do behind kitchen window

Looking for ideas on what to do behind kitchen window

How about some decorative film on the window? Will still let light in but obstruct the view of the fence

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Althom
Dec 23, 2022 5:47 pm
Althom
nalmeida1269
nalmeida1269
22 December 2022

Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW

Urgent Gas Abolishment in NSW
1, 2

Interesting. Wish I knew earlier.

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nalmeida1269
Dec 22, 2022 12:26 pm

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