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obiwon
obiwon
31 January

Is swimming pool cost effective to add value to new build?

Is swimming pool cost effective to add value to new build?

The last home I lived in didn't have a pool and when i went to sell it the agents were not happy, even telling me to put one in to sell the place. The agents weren't happy…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 8:55 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

3m ceilings

3m ceilings

I was quoting framing timber sizes from Australian Standard AS1684.4 Table A13 for 2700mm wall heights Tile Roof, single storey. This Australian Standard doesn't refer to…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 8:14 pm
obiwon
cmckay
cmckay
31 January

Assistance with Exterior Roof and Brick Colours

Assistance with Exterior Roof and Brick Colours

Hi all, I am currently building through Simmonds and stuck deciding on my exterior cement roof titles and brick colours. The front and fascade of the house is a pretty…

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cmckay
Jan 31, 2024 3:55 pm
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

Cracks in slab!

Cracks in slab!
SA

The CSIRO BTF18 explains differnt types of cracks and what "normal" is Google this and the top result is actually the latest version. You normally have to buy this from…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 1:09 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

New build - uneven tiles

New build - uneven tiles
NSW

I hope this help you newhome_24, AS3958.1 is the Ceramic Tile Installation Standard. It specifies the tolerances for the installation of tiles. The tile supplier is…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 12:55 pm
obiwon
zswx
zswx
30 January

Help Staircase void too small

Help Staircase void too small

Not sure if that works? I was told the issue is the headspace clearance requirement on step 4. My builder is proposing shifting the beam 310mm towards the kitchen...I'm…

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zswx
Jan 30, 2024 5:42 pm
building-expert
building-expert
30 January

Builder Terminating Building Contract

Builder Terminating Building Contract

Hi Tracey, you have taken too long to react to your builder's wrongdoing and are now left in a vulnerable position. Fighting the builder legally will cost big bucks and if…

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building-expert
Jan 30, 2024 10:53 am
building-expert
Tejasvi
Tejasvi
29 January

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey
VIC

Hello All 🙂 We are planning to start our journey of construction our first home. We zeroed down on Metricon and henley homes based on design suitable for our lot and…

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Tejasvi
Jan 29, 2024 9:18 pm
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Building over sewer pipe in Queensland

Building over sewer pipe in Queensland
QLD

I think you are getting different numbers because they all just based them on "other jobs" even though each job is unique. Often, with builders, unless you're speaking to…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 3:55 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Do floor to ceiling tiles ad much resale value

Do floor to ceiling tiles ad much resale value

They make the room much easier to clean for one, reflect more light (if light colour tiles are used), and you dont end up with dust on the top edge of tiles (cause most…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 2:42 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Anyone know the process to stain axon cladding

Anyone know the process to stain axon cladding

The most definitive answer to your question James is this taken from the James Hardie Axon Cladding Installation Guide - i just happen to have it…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 2:27 pm
obiwon
rp81
rp81
29 January

Building with Status Residential Perth, Yeah Nah?

Building with Status Residential Perth, Yeah Nah?

What is your feedback of Status residential please ?

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rp81
Jan 29, 2024 2:12 pm
TS_25
TS_25
29 January

Am I the only one who has chosen this brick color

Am I the only one who has chosen this brick color
NSW

Hi Our.surreyhome, We are planning with the stone brick as well. Can you please share your facade design and picture please ? I am totally confused and depressed with…

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TS_25
Jan 29, 2024 12:58 pm
TS_25
TS_25
29 January

Brick selection and omitting rendering

Brick selection and omitting rendering

Hi Housenoob, We need some advice from you please. We opted for lightning brick but we didn’t check the lightning brick facade with rendering on top. If you went with…

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TS_25
Jan 29, 2024 12:53 pm
TS_25
TS_25
28 January

Need urgent help regarding facade colour combination please

Need urgent help regarding facade colour combination please

Thank you @. Tried to play with the facade models but the exact colour is not matching up.

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TS_25
Jan 28, 2024 10:35 pm
Vdo263
Vdo263
27 January

Sienna Homes - Reviews?

Sienna Homes - Reviews?
VIC

Hi starting the process of looking around for Dual Occ builders. Looking to build a home shared with family either as a duplex or front back. Has anyone done any recent…

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Vdo263
Jan 27, 2024 10:33 pm
Our House Build
Our House Build
27 January

Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?

Porte cochère - separate pedestrian gate/path?

Thank you so much for your response. I have drawn a pedestrian gate in - for curb appeal, let's see how much costs come in at. I think you're right - if we decide to…

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Our House Build
Jan 27, 2024 3:40 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
26 January

Precast Insulated Walls vs ICF

Precast Insulated Walls vs ICF

Good questions but the best answer will be obtained by visiting (ie: interviewing) a couple of house designers and/or builders and ask them. You may find it challenging to…

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gommeqld
Jan 26, 2024 7:23 pm
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
24 January

Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder

Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder
QLD

Yep, very good point. I’ll do more research and see what figures I get. Thank you!

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Mofflepop
Jan 24, 2024 7:38 pm
Mofflepop
Brahma Bull
Brahma Bull
24 January

Mark up on material by trades as an owner builder

Mark up on material by trades as an owner builder

Always get multiple quotes, no matter how reasonable/cheap you think it is. I remember getting a few quotes for a pool fence, roughly around the same price, thinking the…

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Brahma Bull
Jan 24, 2024 1:18 pm
Brahma Bull
HomeoneHR
HomeoneHR
23 January

Will this tree be a show stopper? (Tree Protection Zone ques

Will this tree be a show stopper? (Tree Protection Zone ques

Hi , I'm currently going through this now within the Whitehorse council which has a similar set of restrictions. We're having to make compromises with our floor plan due…

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HomeoneHR
Jan 23, 2024 1:52 pm
SJT76
SJT76
22 January

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
1, 2

Hi jamassav. The defects vary by stage. I would say the main things were: - Slab: gaps in the formwork leading to areas that overflowed. This in turn caused gaps in…

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SJT76
Jan 22, 2024 5:25 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
17 January

Data Points

Data Points

If you're referring to Eufy homebase, then just put a switch between a datapoint and put the homebase elsewhere near another device in your home unless you want teh…

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ponzutwo
Jan 17, 2024 11:02 am
chippy
chippy
17 January

Liaison between owner builder and engineer

Liaison between owner builder and engineer

The engineering is the engineering. It's irrelevant how much material you have. Unless it fits the requirements of your design the engineer can't "make"it work. You might…

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chippy
Jan 17, 2024 8:50 am
chippy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 January

New house's driveway under CDC ?

New house's driveway under CDC ?

you need to make an application to your local council for this as they are the approval authority for driveways cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Jan 16, 2024 12:18 pm
Ashington Homes
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
15 January

Water damage to new home

Water damage to new home

there was an event. The question is whether the builder had the insurance and whether the event was covered. The workmanship is a separate conversation.

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ponzutwo
Jan 15, 2024 11:29 am

Our build with Easystart Homes in Carissa Estate (Seville Gr

Our build with Easystart Homes in Carissa Estate (Seville Gr
WA
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi! This is a long shot in getting a reply but one can hope 😊 Love watching your progress. We are currently about to sign builders contract for the same plan. Is there…

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SammysHomeAdventure
Jan 13, 2024 11:02 am
SammysHomeAdventure
Lala74
Lala74
12 January

Overhead cupboards.

Overhead cupboards.

Hi, Can anyone give me approx. price for overhead cupboards. TIA

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Lala74
Jan 12, 2024 8:40 pm
Stumpie
Stumpie
12 January

Discount on Discontinued Bricks

Discount on Discontinued Bricks

Hi, I have around 400 available if anyone is interested

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Stumpie
Jan 12, 2024 8:05 pm
AlexanderSSS
AlexanderSSS
9 January

Getting a construction lawyer

Getting a construction lawyer
QLD

Finding the right construction lawyer can be a bit daunting, especially when you've had some challenges in your search. It's essential to have someone reliable and…

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AlexanderSSS
Jan 09, 2024 11:11 pm
ekw83
ekw83
9 January

Yarrabank or Rivergum Constructions anyone?

Yarrabank or Rivergum Constructions anyone?
VIC

Would like to know how your house is now?

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ekw83
Jan 09, 2024 9:15 pm
Pav01
Pav01
8 January

Mojo Homes, Enigma 46 - Gables NSW

Mojo Homes, Enigma 46 - Gables NSW
NSW

Hi all, We are considering Enigma 46 from Mojo Homes in Gables, NSW. Has anyone built with Mojo and any pointers and feedback. Also, if anyone has built similar design…

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Pav01
Jan 08, 2024 10:15 am
noviice
noviice
7 January

What have been your experiences with building inspections?

What have been your experiences with building inspections?
QLD

You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and…

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noviice
Jan 07, 2024 8:20 pm
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
7 January

Building Surveyor and Inspections

Building Surveyor and Inspections

This mostly matches up with what I’ve read on the QBCC website (they use the term building certifier). The only thing that gets me a little bit confused is that the…

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Mofflepop
Jan 07, 2024 11:18 am
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
4 January

Building inspections

Building inspections

Haha thank you - yes, I think best to be on the safe side for sure! ☺️

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Mofflepop
Jan 04, 2024 11:03 pm
Mofflepop
Mick W
Mick W
4 January

Living in a Shed During Construction?

Living in a Shed During Construction?
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Thought I might give this post a bit of a nudge, as my wife and I are looking to live in the shed while we build. Has anyone here done this recently, how did it go? Was…

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Mick W
Jan 04, 2024 1:16 pm
eguan88
eguan88
4 January

Who else is building with Eden Brae?

Who else is building with Eden Brae?
NSW
1 ... 776, 777, 778

usually add about extra 60% on top

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eguan88
Jan 04, 2024 10:04 am
chippy
chippy
3 January

Tax expense

Tax expense

If it's your primary residence then there is no tax deductions to be made.

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chippy
Jan 03, 2024 12:21 am
chippy
eguan88
eguan88
2 January

Building With AllCastle Homes

Building With AllCastle Homes
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hey everyone, Happy new year! Does our CDC from Allcastle cover driveway design? I just went to our local council in regards to drive way, vehicle cross, they ask me…

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eguan88
Jan 02, 2024 8:37 pm

In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....
1, 2, 3, 4

In Victoria you cannot put a caveat on arising from a domestic building contract.

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building-expert
Jan 02, 2024 7:22 pm
building-expert
firstbuild_H
firstbuild_H
2 January

Our Henley Amalfi 27/530

Our Henley Amalfi 27/530
VIC
1, 2

Yes true didn't require much upgrades when we built

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firstbuild_H
Jan 02, 2024 7:34 am

Hi, Building a new place and I have limited space from garage to fence. 3130mm width, then opens up over 5000mm once I pass tmy garage. I need a fence that goes from…

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2095
Newbie321
Jan 01, 2024 8:29 pm
Newbie321
Newbie321
1 January

Trusses

Trusses

Yes the knot that missing and split on the end. Turns out it needs rectification.

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Newbie321
Jan 01, 2024 8:14 pm
oklouise
oklouise
1 January

Custom Home Design - Suggestions and Recommendation

Custom Home Design - Suggestions and Recommendation
VIC

ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your…

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oklouise
Jan 01, 2024 5:45 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 January

Back-flow Prevention Valve ?

Back-flow Prevention Valve ?
SA

Good luck with it. I don't know what the cost of a nice bidet seat with a 25mm air gap will be but you are obviously deducting the cost of a RPZ valve and its…

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SaveH2O
Jan 01, 2024 4:14 pm
SaveH2O
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
1 January

Building with Plantation homes - start time?

Building with Plantation homes - start time?

I’m curious about how you went with this. We are planning a KDRB and considering Plantation Homes as a builder. I’m aware that after the demolition another soil test…

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Mofflepop
Jan 01, 2024 10:15 am
Mofflepop
PeterCurtis
PeterCurtis
28 December 2023

Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW

Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW
NSW

We bought land in Tallawong Schofields NSW size 30m X 12.5m and planning to get double story house build around 350 sqm. We are thinking about having premium inclusions…

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1952
PeterCurtis
Dec 28, 2023 9:37 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
28 December 2023

$13,500 staircase and we get grade E timber.

$13,500 staircase and we get grade E timber.
ACT

Staircases and sausages. Should thou wish to keep thy palate sweet for sausages, avert thine eyes from their crafting.

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SaveH2O
Dec 28, 2023 8:28 pm
SaveH2O

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