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mickeyb
mickeyb
22 February 2010

Building in Toogoom Queensland

Building in Toogoom Queensland
QLD

Thanks for that walker79, they have heaps to choose from. :: Hopefully he can find one he likes and is within budget.

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mickeyb
Feb 22, 2010 8:58 pm
mickeyb
acrebuild
acrebuild
22 February 2010

Building a ranch style home on 5 acres in the Hunter Valley

Building a ranch style home on 5 acres in the Hunter Valley
NSW

Thanks for the welcome, If only Metricon built in our area, They have recently built some display homes nr us but they are yet to build in the council region (we are…

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acrebuild
Feb 22, 2010 9:18 pm
acrebuild
acrebuild
22 February 2010

recommend me a country facade/builder in NSW

recommend me a country facade/builder in NSW
NSW

you know the type with the straight fronts and bull nose verandah and 'A' frame above the front door- Just something very simple but effective for our 'rural influenced'…

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acrebuild
Feb 22, 2010 9:22 pm
deletedpenguin
deletedpenguin
22 February 2010

Monster's Build - 8 Weeks After Handover 22/02/10 PICS

Monster's Build - 8 Weeks After Handover 22/02/10 PICS
QLD
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The landscaping looks fantastic, and the outdoor room looks very inviting. Congratulations!

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deletedpenguin
Feb 22, 2010 9:24 pm
deletedpenguin
esm
esm
23 February 2010

Our Beechwood Mona Vale build - inspection sept 23rd

Our Beechwood Mona Vale build - inspection sept 23rd
NSW
1, 2

nice to see the photos... :) we are also building with beechwood... and design is almost ready for submission to the private certifier. I hope the house finishes way…

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esm
Feb 23, 2010 12:13 am
fruitty
fruitty
23 February 2010

henley

henley

How long do you have left till contract hand over date? If there are plenty of time then you might have to live with it (unfortunately ). Otherwise try to speak to the…

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fruitty
Feb 23, 2010 12:31 am
fruitty
jbdave
jbdave
23 February 2010

Help with wardrobe dimensions - -Please!!

Help with wardrobe dimensions - -Please!!

My WIR has the shelf at 2000mm above floor level. This allows two rows of clothes.

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jbdave
Feb 23, 2010 9:51 am
CiNnY
CiNnY
23 February 2010

It's approved!!

It's approved!!
VIC

Add another to the list - I'm in Stage 1 been living up here since september! Richo - Have you been up here recently? Stage 5 is starting to take shape. DP's mum keeps…

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CiNnY
Feb 23, 2010 11:48 am
Bam
Bam
23 February 2010

Building surveyor - City of Whittlesea

Building surveyor - City of Whittlesea
VIC

Bumpity bump!

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Bam
Feb 23, 2010 1:43 pm
Bam
virgin-builder
virgin-builder
23 February 2010

Building Inspector

Building Inspector
VIC

Perhaps if you could give an idea in which area you are. There are a couple of threads about inspectors in VIC about a month ago. We're tired of complaining about them.

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virgin-builder
Feb 23, 2010 5:59 pm
virgin-builder
Jas_Wants_A_House
Jas_Wants_A_House
23 February 2010

Jas_Wants_A_House - received a tentative start day

Jas_Wants_A_House - received a tentative start day
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks Leonard, My lovely neighbour - haha, he got upset when the plumper left some dirt on the road while digging for water connection and got upset because the same…

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Jas_Wants_A_House
Feb 23, 2010 7:42 pm
Jas_Wants_A_House
jimmalenko
jimmalenko
23 February 2010

Builder putting up prices, can they do it??

Builder putting up prices, can they do it??

If you put a "subject to land…

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jimmalenko
Feb 23, 2010 8:36 pm
emilygirl
emilygirl
23 February 2010

Building a Santorini 26 in the heart of victoria!

Building a Santorini 26 in the heart of victoria!
1 ... 10, 11, 12

::smile:: Im excited for you....cant wait for pics.

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emilygirl
Feb 23, 2010 8:46 pm
take2
take2
23 February 2010

RE: Rough Sketches of our house

RE: Rough Sketches of our house

We are building the same way with our sloping block but I think you are a upward slope we are a downward slope. Check out our blog. We used corner stackers opening out…

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take2
Feb 23, 2010 9:17 pm
take2
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virgin-builder
Feb 23, 2010 9:31 pm
virgin-builder
deletedpenguin
deletedpenguin
23 February 2010

Driveway paving plan - approval from council?

Driveway paving plan - approval from council?

We're building in Blacktown Council as well, however we're required to have the driveway done before handover (Developer requirement, not Blacktown). As far as I'm…

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deletedpenguin
Feb 23, 2010 9:39 pm
deletedpenguin
Helyn
Helyn
23 February 2010

new homes country south australia

new homes country south australia
SA

We built with McCracken Country Homes - had a fairly good run with them and I think inclusions list was pretty reasonable - they were also flexible in adjusting floor…

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Helyn
Feb 23, 2010 9:43 pm
Helyn
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
23 February 2010

How long does gyprocking take?

How long does gyprocking take?

It takes ages if Onc is doing it :lol:

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TheGardenWhisperer
Feb 23, 2010 11:31 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
gurlistar
gurlistar
24 February 2010

Kitchen position in new house

Kitchen position in new house
QLD

That's great Paul! We still get confused looks when we try to describe it. A lot of people have problems visualising something that is different to the norm. But when they…

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gurlistar
Feb 24, 2010 11:14 am
shonzilla
shonzilla
24 February 2010

What to do with Master bedroom recess - HELP

What to do with Master bedroom recess - HELP
WA

I think its about 400mm deep. Not to sure because my scanned copy of the plans has taken off the measurements and scale. Twiggy, you have given me a good idea - when DB…

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shonzilla
Feb 24, 2010 12:32 pm
shonzilla
jayw
jayw
24 February 2010

any info on rural building company

any info on rural building company

Hi msbyrne, i think i may have responded to another post of yours last night but missed this one. my name is Jay, GM for The Rural Building Company. i hope that by…

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jayw
Feb 24, 2010 12:51 pm
jayw
shonzilla
shonzilla
24 February 2010

cash wrk b4 HO - Is it allowed & what can you get away with?

cash wrk b4 HO - Is it allowed & what can you get away with?
WA

Thanks for everyones responses! Hopefully drafting comes back soon and if i have to buy another feature tile sheet then ill just allocate the leftovers to the bathroom…

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shonzilla
Feb 24, 2010 2:07 pm
shonzilla
Ms Builder
Ms Builder
24 February 2010

Has anyone used the Dulux Colour Consultancy service?

Has anyone used the Dulux Colour Consultancy service?

Its an hourly rate, from what I remember, $140 per hour for QLD. Its on their website... I havent used them though. Hopefully someone else can help out more with that!

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Ms Builder
Feb 24, 2010 4:12 pm
somewoman
somewoman
24 February 2010

How long from plastering until handover?

How long from plastering until handover?

No idea about how long as we're only about 3 nano-seconds ahead of you ;) As for what next, the gyproclers finished hanging the gyprock, now we have a flusher in dealing…

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somewoman
Feb 24, 2010 10:05 pm
somewoman
kkn
kkn
24 February 2010

KKN's First Home in Point Cook

KKN's First Home in Point Cook
VIC

Hi Kaytee, I was quite busy for some time with work and i was also trying to find a way to upload the pics... Aaron & Erin advised me to use photo bucket........ My SS…

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kkn
Feb 24, 2010 10:47 pm
Lex
Lex
24 February 2010

Laid Concrete Slab ... and then it RAINED!!!!!

Laid Concrete Slab ... and then it RAINED!!!!!
NSW
1, 2

Fill is unsettled soil, meaning the piers should be deeper than usual. My advice - be there on the day and check that the builder's structural eng. has been on site to…

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Lex
Feb 24, 2010 11:18 pm
Lex
Jas_Wants_A_House
Jas_Wants_A_House
25 February 2010

Council Reject building permit! Any solution!

Council Reject building permit! Any solution!

You could get him drunk first - Just…

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Jas_Wants_A_House
Feb 25, 2010 9:36 am
Jas_Wants_A_House
kyton
kyton
25 February 2010

Hotwater heater/setup for 2 people to shower same time ?

Hotwater heater/setup for 2 people to shower same time ?
WA

We have instantenous gas (the biggest unit we could buy for a domestic purpose) and it works perfectly for our double shower to function. We can have all four of us (two…

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kyton
Feb 25, 2010 9:58 am
kyton
Nolan
Nolan
25 February 2010

new home

new home

Hi All, New to this site.I am building with Masterton any tips will be welcome. Santorini grande 3 way bath. Nolan.

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Nolan
Feb 25, 2010 11:21 am
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kyton
Feb 25, 2010 12:53 pm
kyton
rep334
rep334
25 February 2010

Bore holes ...please help giving a feedback

Bore holes ...please help giving a feedback

A footing is the same as when they build the brick walls for your house , usually quite deep and about 300mm wide ,with trench mess as the reinforcement ,to bind the…

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rep334
Feb 25, 2010 1:13 pm
oze
oze
25 February 2010

Eaves - Council Permit

Eaves - Council Permit

Well I rang the Building Services department of the Whittlesea Council and was advised that to apply for approval to vary the building regulations, it would cost $217 and…

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oze
Feb 25, 2010 1:32 pm
oze
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
25 February 2010

Colorbond ... up close and personal

Colorbond ... up close and personal

Thanks Ari & Overwhelmed (to the latter, me too!). We'll go to one or the other ... St Andrews market via Laurimar, or Garden of St Erth via Caroline Springs ... sounds…

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Elizabeth
Feb 25, 2010 7:09 pm
janenguyen
janenguyen
25 February 2010

Removing a laminex kitchen benctop after handover

Removing a laminex kitchen benctop after handover

Hi Thanks for your replies The builders are willing to let me do the splashback after handover so cracking the splashback wont be a problem as l 'll get that done after l…

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janenguyen
Feb 25, 2010 7:17 pm
NevilleW
NevilleW
25 February 2010

Cost to install a capped water point for Fridge

Cost to install a capped water point for Fridge

Hi, If your fridge isn't far from your sink, why not just have a chat to your plumber to put a 1/2" tap under your sink & run a 1/4" PVC line alone the rear of kitchen…

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NevilleW
Feb 25, 2010 8:14 pm
Murray Douch
Murray Douch
25 February 2010

Meeting the First Home Builders Deadline

Meeting the First Home Builders Deadline

So my wife spoke to Wisdom Homes today, there have advised us that they have not yet applied for the construction certificate yet and that the application process will…

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Murray Douch
Feb 25, 2010 9:37 pm
Murray Douch
gpierce
gpierce
25 February 2010

anyone installed motor on garage door?

anyone installed motor on garage door?

Depends on how handy you are. For me, installing an opener on a panel lift door is really easy (assuming there's a power point already there to plug it into). Assembly…

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gpierce
Feb 25, 2010 9:43 pm
Jodie80
Jodie80
25 February 2010

How much did you spend after your build?

How much did you spend after your build?
VIC
1, 2

Well, i'm at the tail end of my build now, and so far i've had to pay for my tiles and i'll then need to pay for the tiler... and then later on i'll need to pay for the…

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Jodie80
Feb 25, 2010 11:29 pm
Jodie80
wonderland
wonderland
26 February 2010

How do I get a new phone number and internet

How do I get a new phone number and internet

Thank you SO much overwhelmed, that's exactly the info i was looking for!!! :D :D :: :: :z: :z: Thanks to everyone else for their recommendations! :D

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wonderland
Feb 26, 2010 10:34 am
wonderland
ebyelyakov
ebyelyakov
26 February 2010

Nice to have items "wish list"

Nice to have items "wish list"

buy house/land in area where you don't have to rely on the ridiculously expensive and slow telstra mobilenet for internet, as no cabling or ADSL…

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ebyelyakov
Feb 26, 2010 1:15 pm
ebyelyakov
NCole
NCole
26 February 2010

Tiling standards.

Tiling standards.

Currently building a house in Albany WA, being built by WA BUILDERS who build in the COUNTRY :wink: Its past practical completion, they are currently just fixing all their…

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NCole
Feb 26, 2010 1:24 pm
toby
toby
26 February 2010

HOw much were your site costs

HOw much were your site costs

Thank you for your replys. Thanks for the thread recommendation. If I had wanted to do a search how do I look up different threads, I am a complete numpty on the computer. Cheers

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toby
Feb 26, 2010 2:18 pm
upsydaisy
upsydaisy
26 February 2010

Anyone know what KDHW flooring is?

Anyone know what KDHW flooring is?

We are going with a small building company, so we are making all the decisions ourselves. We have done the internal colours with an interior designed (very happy). Will…

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upsydaisy
Feb 26, 2010 3:22 pm
upsydaisy
Lee28
Lee28
26 February 2010

Join in Caesarstone?

Join in Caesarstone?

I agree, I just told the builder to shrink the bench. I think it would always annoy me too just knowing it was there. And if other people noticed it too and pointed it…

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Lee28
Feb 26, 2010 4:26 pm
Piper+1
Piper+1
26 February 2010

Who pays for gas and electricity during the build?

Who pays for gas and electricity during the build?

I've just received a form to sign so an electricity account can be set up on my land, but with me paying all the costs! I know it's going to be very different for…

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Piper+1
Feb 26, 2010 4:47 pm
janenguyen
janenguyen
26 February 2010

anyone have any problems with their paved driveway?

anyone have any problems with their paved driveway?

Hi borg They are paving the driveway with bricks

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janenguyen
Feb 26, 2010 7:09 pm
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
26 February 2010

Moving Sat -no hot water/heating/appliances til Thurs! Help!

Moving Sat -no hot water/heating/appliances til Thurs! Help!

we arranged to have our appliances done on the day of the handover. We trusted that everything was fixed as our SS was very good.. and it all was fixed when we had a final…

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wakeboardandy
Feb 26, 2010 8:25 pm
wakeboardandy
lisanne
lisanne
26 February 2010

help.. need to know this colour!

help.. need to know this colour!

Thankyou.. hoping to convince the bf on the lighter colours.. going tomorrow to boral to have a look.. also lisanne i was just looking at…

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lisanne
Feb 26, 2010 9:20 pm
Torrie77
Torrie77
26 February 2010

Vinyl Plank Flooring - does it look really fake?

Vinyl Plank Flooring - does it look really fake?

Ok found their property on the sold page thingy.....these are all the property pics but you can see a few with the floors showing...oh and the chooks!! This is the…

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Torrie77
Feb 26, 2010 10:18 pm
Polo
Polo
27 February 2010

Slab: Need some opinion on it please. Must Read for newbies

Slab: Need some opinion on it please. Must Read for newbies
1, 2

Hi all, After contacting the building surveyor in charge and also emailing him with photo's attached about my concerns, he sent his inspector out on site to inspect. The…

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Polo
Feb 27, 2010 12:32 am

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