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Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
31 March 2022

Attaching Stacked stone to Rendered Hebel/AAC

Attaching Stacked stone to Rendered Hebel/AAC
NSW

Hey thanks for the shout out :) I have never done it, as no one really wants stacked stone anymore, however I would imagine for the sheets it would be no different to…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 31, 2022 2:27 pm
Ashington Homes
AlexB
AlexB
31 March 2022

Frames to finished

Frames to finished

It is definitely a long journey buying land and building. Yeah so we brought land and have had council approval for 10 months and the slab hopefully should be going down…

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AlexB
Mar 31, 2022 8:52 am

Too quick to be happy, a friend took a photo tonight, and they have rendered my facade with incorrect window sill they advised they would change. They are creating…

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Kristie.vassiliadis
Mar 30, 2022 7:20 pm
shahyashr
shahyashr
29 March 2022

'Land only' option in 'House and land' approved estate

'Land only' option in 'House and land' approved estate
NSW

Hey guys A couple of years back, a land developer received subdivision approval from the Hills council (Sydney) for selling 40…

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shahyashr
Mar 29, 2022 10:09 pm
builddownunder
builddownunder
29 March 2022

Home Designs and builders for Battle Axe (Hammer Head) Block

Home Designs and builders for Battle Axe (Hammer Head) Block

I recently purchased a battle axe (hammer head) block in Adelaide region. I am looking for builders in Adelaide who can do a customized built in the hammer head land. Also…

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builddownunder
Mar 29, 2022 8:06 pm
JackMc
JackMc
29 March 2022

Double Glazed aluminium window supplier nsw

Double Glazed aluminium window supplier nsw

Extra to my above post - I meant to say stacker doors! Many thanks

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JackMc
Mar 29, 2022 6:21 pm
charlie8331
charlie8331
29 March 2022

Recently poured slab issues

Recently poured slab issues

Thank you John. You've eased our concerns. We appreciate you having a look. Onto the frame stage!

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charlie8331
Mar 29, 2022 5:40 pm
peterpeter
peterpeter
29 March 2022

First timer...

First timer...
SA

hahah right :)

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peterpeter
Mar 29, 2022 1:37 pm
skuzy
skuzy
28 March 2022

Final Site costs

Final Site costs
NSW

Yes have had the slab independently inspected.. no dramas. Its utter BS in imho.. trades would no way let invoices run that long before settlement.. ive been nagging and…

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skuzy
Mar 28, 2022 7:55 pm
strannik
strannik
28 March 2022

Access to backyard on a narrow lot

Access to backyard on a narrow lot

should be plenty to get a Dingo through, they are usually about 1m wide.

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strannik
Mar 28, 2022 2:20 pm
Emma12
Emma12
28 March 2022

DA refused -Masterton homes

DA refused -Masterton homes

Fingers crossed its quick!

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Emma12
Mar 28, 2022 1:26 pm
Noname
Noname
28 March 2022

Styrofoam showing through foundation slab, how bad is this?

Styrofoam showing through foundation slab, how bad is this?
VIC

this shouldn't happen. The boxing is a Styrofoam waffle pod used to form the "waffle" pattern of the slab under the main part. There should be something like a 85-100mm…

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Noname
Mar 28, 2022 10:00 am
Renman
Renman
28 March 2022

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
VIC
1 ... 107, 108, 109

Yes. I am glad to pushed and paid extra to get it done. Don't know how a anyone can cut it free hand and get it that straight.

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Renman
Mar 28, 2022 9:48 am
Renman
Drew01
Drew01
26 March 2022

Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne

Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 32, 33, 34

Awesome, we've just managed to get approval to move the line of easement in our place, so a pool is back on the agenda... Man cave has stalled due to weekend commitments…

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Drew01
Mar 26, 2022 1:56 pm
Drew01
jasperdmx
jasperdmx
26 March 2022

AllCastle - Electrical inclusion (grey area)

AllCastle - Electrical inclusion (grey area)

Let me update here After done the electrical with AllCastle, 1. power point is free IF builder provide the equipment i.e. I got free 3 single pp because AC provides…

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jasperdmx
Mar 26, 2022 6:26 am
RexChan
RexChan
25 March 2022

Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block

Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi Ben, Cheers for the reviews. I know in 2022 the prices have all gone up, but I'm in no rush, so just wondering what price or $/m2 you ended up paying? Thanks again :)

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RexChan
Mar 25, 2022 1:22 pm
RexChan
BellyCoy19
BellyCoy19
25 March 2022

Brick colour

Brick colour

No, only Selkirk sells that brick colour and my builder doesn't deal with them otherwise an extra 4-week delay.

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BellyCoy19
Mar 25, 2022 11:26 am
Noname
Noname
25 March 2022

Putting off new build due to inflation

Putting off new build due to inflation
1, 2

there is still clauses in a fixed price contract that allow a builder to increase the costs by up to 5% ithink? Some builders are relying on exactly that clause to claim…

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Noname
Mar 25, 2022 8:05 am
wyldey
wyldey
24 March 2022

Progress Payment Schedule

Progress Payment Schedule

The bank made our builder change their schedulle. I've put below what it is now vs what it used to be in brackets: Deposit - 6% (6%) Ground Floor Slab - 10% (12%) 1st…

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wyldey
Mar 24, 2022 3:46 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
24 March 2022

questions about downpipe and watertank upgrade

questions about downpipe and watertank upgrade

Hi, I have no idea about below information, as per engineer report, I need to do the followings which is fine, does this mean there are some issues with my land? I can see…

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Flamingo
Mar 24, 2022 10:49 am
Sasrat
Sasrat
24 March 2022

Custom Design

Custom Design

Thanks for the input Jason526. I like some of the ground floor designs such as Carlisle Montpellier, Porter Davis Brooklyn etc, but most of them have huge masters big…

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Sasrat
Mar 24, 2022 7:58 am
Cala90
Cala90
23 March 2022

Reinstate driveway - who pays in this situation?

Reinstate driveway - who pays in this situation?
VIC

Thanks John! Yes there’s RL numbers on the plan so I’m not sure what happened or how it was worked out. We’ve already had to get a quote to add drainage to the…

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Cala90
Mar 23, 2022 9:41 pm
monstro
monstro
23 March 2022

Thread closed - Please PM if you have any questions :)

Thread closed - Please PM if you have any questions :)
1 ... 4, 5, 6

We picked it because it was the most neutral grey we could find for our house's position relative to the sun. (front is east facing) so it might be different to yours.…

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monstro
Mar 23, 2022 5:13 pm
monstro
pratikdsharma
pratikdsharma
23 March 2022

Building with Kurmond Homes in NSW

Building with Kurmond Homes in NSW

Hi All, I really like Glenleigh 41 design of Kurrmond Homes and their price also looks decent. I am thinking of paying initial deposit of $1500 to kurmond. But before that…

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pratikdsharma
Mar 23, 2022 8:16 am
Joker
Joker
22 March 2022

Wrong mortar colour

Wrong mortar colour

How could he under qoute when u pay per brick layed and it's obvious and expected that there would be 2 different looks with different bricks,I would of offered more to…

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Joker
Mar 22, 2022 8:18 pm
Henry.xiao
Henry.xiao
22 March 2022

Timing for Landscaping

Timing for Landscaping
NSW

Hi all, Any one shed some light on the landscaping what's the timing to engage the landscaping design? anyone has any recommendation for landscaping design?

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Henry.xiao
Mar 22, 2022 4:42 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
22 March 2022

How much does it cost to build the concrete slab-on-ground?

How much does it cost to build the concrete slab-on-ground?

Hi johnny concrete, The slab finished a bit low, obviously compared to the neighbors' slabs on both sides. Given that the street is quite levelled, no sloping blocks…

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tranlan257
Mar 22, 2022 11:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 March 2022

Electra 35 henley

Electra 35 henley

This reminds me of the Mint Deluxe version of a display some 30 years ago. When the salesman was questioned by the estimator " we only have the deluxe, there is no Mint…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 22, 2022 9:46 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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ECR
Mar 21, 2022 7:04 pm
Zigzag
Zigzag
21 March 2022

Wisdom Manhattan vs Metricon Hampshire/Liberty

Wisdom Manhattan vs Metricon Hampshire/Liberty

Hi only just joined - longtime lurker if you are familiar with these designs or have built one please let me know - are you happy with the W Manhattan stairs, the way they…

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Zigzag
Mar 21, 2022 6:07 pm
ksj_007
ksj_007
21 March 2022

Metricon Riviera 54

Metricon Riviera 54

Hi, the base cost for our house is 566k which includes the Classique facade. Site works is about 70k, and we're probably going to end up spending around 200k in upgrades.…

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ksj_007
Mar 21, 2022 4:18 pm
Sasrat
Sasrat
21 March 2022

Custom build - Mancini Made

Custom build - Mancini Made

Hi Jeffeylze, Have found a custom builder? How did you go with your build?

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Sasrat
Mar 21, 2022 3:15 pm
HA_IP
HA_IP
20 March 2022

Build over/next sewer and overland flow

Build over/next sewer and overland flow
1, 2

Very useful thread. Hope all went well for your project We are considering similar situation, I thought If build adjacent to ZoI, pier deeper than ZoI is enough. Did…

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HA_IP
Mar 20, 2022 8:44 pm
ramsy
ramsy
20 March 2022

Which builder is good in Bendigo for house and land packages

Which builder is good in Bendigo for house and land packages

I am also in the same boat..As it is an old post I think you might have completed your build. Could you please let me know which builder you have chosen?Thanks

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ramsy
Mar 20, 2022 1:20 pm
mayon
mayon
20 March 2022

Facade Help

Facade Help

1 or 4 anyday. The contrast is bringing out life in the facade ----- Build thread: Instagram:

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mayon
Mar 20, 2022 8:47 am
johnny concrete
johnny concrete
19 March 2022

Concrete slab - some rust marks and cracks. Should I be conc

Concrete slab - some rust marks and cracks. Should I be conc

Hi there, Hard to say without seeing it but there are standard and tollerances to go by. There should never be reo outside of the slab as it can send rust through the…

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johnny concrete
Mar 19, 2022 3:47 pm
MrSober
MrSober
19 March 2022

Options for door placed incorrectly?

Options for door placed incorrectly?

Yeah was just a little worried with all the stories I have seen on here of builders not wanting to fix even if they are at fault. To be honest I think it may have gone…

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MrSober
Mar 19, 2022 10:28 am
patrik
patrik
18 March 2022

Floor plan considerations for our small block

Floor plan considerations for our small block
QLD

I'm in Victoria so the issues we face here are quite different as it's basically 9 months cold and only 3 months hot. But the basic principles should still be the same:…

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patrik
Mar 18, 2022 12:10 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
18 March 2022

Retaining wall removed by our neighbour

Retaining wall removed by our neighbour
QLD

The requirements of retaining walls differ from council to council, however given the wall was already in place, and on your property, then that's where the wall should be…

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KnockItDown
Mar 18, 2022 10:44 am
KnockItDown
robw17
robw17
17 March 2022

Square set cornice

Square set cornice
VIC

For our 38 sq home, our builder (Rawson Homes) charged us $3,990 to provide square set wall/ceiling junctions throughout in lieu of the standard 90mm cove cornice.

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robw17
Mar 17, 2022 9:19 pm
TheLees
TheLees
17 March 2022

Building Liberty 45 Vogue in Dee Why

Building Liberty 45 Vogue in Dee Why
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi norfolk, I am interested to find out what happened in the end? Did Metricon end up fixing all the defects? Thanks.

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TheLees
Mar 17, 2022 8:56 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
17 March 2022

Driveway Advice

Driveway Advice
VIC

Exposed agg does look great. It will depend on who they use for the premix, as to the colour blends and cost. We were told to walk around the neighbourhood with phone and…

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Blacktea2sugars
Mar 17, 2022 12:34 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Speakers
Speakers
16 March 2022

Builder's Margin BBH

Builder's Margin BBH

Great post! Always interesting to get a different perspective (with more insight). I tend to agree that you get what you pay for. In my case, we ended up giving up a…

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Speakers
Mar 16, 2022 9:10 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 March 2022

Weathertex vs Shadowclad

Weathertex vs Shadowclad

I had honestly never heard of Shadowclad until your post. What I find helpful with new products is most of the companies have reps who generally happy to show you some of…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 15, 2022 6:49 pm
Ashington Homes
Kippers01
Kippers01
15 March 2022

Metricon signature vs custom builder

Metricon signature vs custom builder
NSW
1, 2

Nawkaw are pretty adept at photoshop too when Metricon NSW requests their masonry matching rectification 'services' following customer complaints. These cynically…

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Kippers01
Mar 15, 2022 5:05 pm
Houselog
Houselog
15 March 2022

Upfront costs reasonable? Home warranty, CC and other report

Upfront costs reasonable? Home warranty, CC and other report

Thanks for your comment, interesting point raised! I'm not sure if it is just NSW, but I did enquire other builders and they all asked for 5% deposit as well on signing…

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Houselog
Mar 15, 2022 12:56 pm
dulie
dulie
15 March 2022

KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD

KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD
QLD
1 ... 88, 89, 90

Yup 2m high. Yeah it'd be fine with a ceiling mounted shower head, no water would splash over the top.

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dulie
Mar 15, 2022 12:47 pm
dulie
paverman
paverman
15 March 2022

Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21

Thomas Archer Hue 42 Bayside Build - 2020/21
VIC
1 ... 10, 11, 12

How did the build come along with the 800 x 400 ?

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paverman
Mar 15, 2022 12:33 pm

Hello Forum Members ! I trust everyone is well and safe. Just a quick question if someone can please assist. I just noticed this white streak/line on the colorbond…

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Ozshaz
Mar 15, 2022 9:11 am

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