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domwild
domwild
9 December 2020

cross over paving cost / recommendation south of river perth

cross over paving cost / recommendation south of river perth
WA

Canning Council tells me it used to be $55/m2 and not $75. Should be less for new crossovers, my quote is for replacing a broken crossover. Will get other quotes. Council…

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domwild
Dec 09, 2020 12:36 pm
Winghoe21
Winghoe21
8 December 2020

Abchomes Metropolitan 32

Abchomes Metropolitan 32
VIC

Are there images available for this build? Any one with feedback about the builder?

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Winghoe21
Dec 08, 2020 9:54 pm
nfaisal
nfaisal
8 December 2020

Structural problem or not

Structural problem or not
VIC

here is a picture of full wall

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nfaisal
Dec 08, 2020 6:20 pm
Ali Akber
Ali Akber
8 December 2020

Anyone bought in Emerald Hills Leppington NSW?

Anyone bought in Emerald Hills Leppington NSW?
NSW
1 ... 12, 13, 14

We are on stage 10 and we were told about the registration in Feb-May20.

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Ali Akber
Dec 08, 2020 5:47 pm
roderick_panti
roderick_panti
8 December 2020

Demolition

Demolition

Jib demolition required in melbourne

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roderick_panti
Dec 08, 2020 2:07 pm
Tea Bluesky
Tea Bluesky
8 December 2020

SIP PANEL BUILDING

SIP PANEL BUILDING
WA

https://www.leanhaus.com.au/leanarchitect Been asking the same thing, came across this, so not really sold on these panels based on this and also reading problems with…

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Tea Bluesky
Dec 08, 2020 9:19 am
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
8 December 2020

Can split level potentially help lower site cost?

Can split level potentially help lower site cost?
VIC

Chat to your builder and see what they say. We have a 2m fall on our block and have gone split level - I believe it was mostly because Council wouldn’t sign off on the…

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BanjoDan
Dec 08, 2020 3:07 am
melobious
melobious
7 December 2020

Laundry shoot question

Laundry shoot question
SA

Yes that’s what I thought too! They are saying that’s how it’s suppose to be installed . Just wanted to have another opinion before fighting this

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melobious
Dec 07, 2020 7:10 pm
Berek
Berek
7 December 2020

Weatherboard direct fix or cavity batten?

Weatherboard direct fix or cavity batten?

Sounds silly. The hardieflex is not designed for that use case. Battens are required on all lightweight cladding no question.

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Berek
Dec 07, 2020 7:00 pm
Manny Calavera
Manny Calavera
7 December 2020

Statesman Homes Build At Wasleys, 4000m2 Block, First Home.

Statesman Homes Build At Wasleys, 4000m2 Block, First Home.
SA

Removed the address, thanks for the heads up. Yeah myself and my partner discussed the style of home, i originally wanted a wider country style home like you suggested…

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Manny Calavera
Dec 07, 2020 6:43 pm
nfaisal
nfaisal
7 December 2020

Slab damage Picture

Slab damage Picture
VIC

Thnx Mate. Interesting enough that it wasn't there post Slab pour. Someone messed it up afterward while scrapping don the extra Mortar from the base joints. I have take…

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nfaisal
Dec 07, 2020 9:19 am
nfaisal
nfaisal
7 December 2020

Brick selection, PGH Platinum or Pewter?

Brick selection, PGH Platinum or Pewter?
VIC

Pewtr is a great choice. Congrats and good luck with the build mate! As for chipping, I suggest you write to them an email when the bricks are about to be laid. Also,…

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nfaisal
Dec 07, 2020 9:08 am

Hey guys so about to begin selections for our build it is our second time around however feeling the pressure as this is the last one!! Love love love white render white…

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Candice.plevey
Dec 06, 2020 4:57 pm
aussieta
aussieta
6 December 2020

Rehoming block of land

Rehoming block of land

you will need to match the exterior walls to the slab and the cladding to be same as original possibly even the roofing material

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aussieta
Dec 06, 2020 8:01 am
aussieta
Nirali
Nirali
6 December 2020

External rendering

External rendering

Hello People We are wondering whether Dulux Feather Soft would be a good look for external rendering, in the front except 2 piers. Any suggestion? We have monument roof…

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Nirali
Dec 06, 2020 6:04 am
dachopper
dachopper
5 December 2020

Balcony - Thermal Breaks

Balcony - Thermal Breaks
WA

Hello people, Wondering about people on here with a concrete ( cantilever ) balcony, has some kind of thermal break or insulation solution for the balcony to stop…

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dachopper
Dec 05, 2020 9:39 pm
Clean
Clean
5 December 2020

Merricks 45 with Metricon

Merricks 45 with Metricon
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I haven't done the cooling yet. However, enjoying the new home. Came good on the expected lines. Done wardrobe with Ikea pax turned out great and exactly as I imagined…

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Clean
Dec 05, 2020 12:05 pm
Ardo
Ardo
5 December 2020

HELP with cladding finishes

HELP with cladding finishes
QLD

You need an account but it is free.

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Ardo
Dec 05, 2020 9:10 am
Emma12
Emma12
4 December 2020

Has anyone here built with King Homes NSW?

Has anyone here built with King Homes NSW?
NSW

Wow thank you for that insight. Their prices are very competitive, I'm impressed.

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Emma12
Dec 04, 2020 9:04 pm
Matthew22
Matthew22
4 December 2020

The Avenues Land Release at Austral NSW 2179

The Avenues Land Release at Austral NSW 2179
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hey everyone Any updates for the registration of stage 5? Thanks

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Matthew22
Dec 04, 2020 10:43 am
alymei
alymei
4 December 2020

Planning next Acerage Build - design review

Planning next Acerage Build - design review
QLD

No, a little further west

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alymei
Dec 04, 2020 10:42 am
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
4 December 2020

Builder recommendation for 30sq single storey house ~330-340

Builder recommendation for 30sq single storey house ~330-340
VIC

We are about to start building with SJD and waiting for the SS to be assign. Will share the experience with SJD Homes

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murtaza.sh
Dec 03, 2020 11:56 pm
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
4 December 2020

SJD Homes. Who's built with them.

SJD Homes. Who's built with them.
VIC
1 ... 21, 22, 23

SJD Homes, we are about to get the building permit. Desperately waiting for the construction to start. We requested for any of the following S.S. 1. Anderew/Andy 2.…

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murtaza.sh
Dec 03, 2020 11:23 pm
murtaza.sh
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
3 December 2020

Confused about 3 phase

Confused about 3 phase

Haha! I had the same thought!!

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BanjoDan
Dec 03, 2020 3:17 pm
aussieta
aussieta
3 December 2020

Input on our house plan - First draft received

Input on our house plan - First draft received
VIC

didnt notice the size of the shower we have 1800 x 900 in current house gets a bit cold in winter with all that extra space wouldnt go more than 1200 x 1200

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aussieta
Dec 03, 2020 2:27 pm
aussieta
Letmein87
Letmein87
2 December 2020

Casuarina 229 - G.J. Gardner

Casuarina 229 - G.J. Gardner
QLD

Hi we are building the same house my only concern is the 1020mm hallway into the kitchen/dining area do you have pictures of it ???

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Letmein87
Dec 02, 2020 7:33 pm

Finally all the hurdles and long awaited times has come to an end. Handover done and exciting times ahead.. Starting with moving and landscaping

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Ourfirsthomehy
Dec 02, 2020 4:33 pm
Ourfirsthomehy
lindsayr
lindsayr
2 December 2020

Facade colour combination -

Facade colour combination -

We used Dan at newhomevisuals.com and was very happy with what we…

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lindsayr
Dec 02, 2020 10:17 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 December 2020

Has anyone built an Atrium? Potential cost?

Has anyone built an Atrium? Potential cost?

Sorry I can't see $30K Start with your budget and then reverse engineer the basic costs What's left over is for features and finishes hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 02, 2020 9:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
30 November 2020

KDR - Power lines?

KDR - Power lines?
VIC

Thanks that makes a lot of sense and very helpful!

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EpicDNA
Nov 30, 2020 2:42 pm
EpicDNA
Mining Man
Mining Man
30 November 2020

Newly laid gloss tiles that lost its shine

Newly laid gloss tiles that lost its shine

Try a bit of white vinegar diluted with water.

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Mining Man
Nov 30, 2020 8:37 am
Yipee
Yipee
29 November 2020

Help building contracting - possible horizontal boring

Help building contracting - possible horizontal boring

Thanks Pulse. Looks like may just have to miss out and just have the block and sell it It may not be required but it is the possiblity that may need to do it. If i…

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Yipee
Nov 29, 2020 6:39 pm
rbw23
rbw23
29 November 2020

HomeBuilder Grant in VIC- Proof that you will live in it?

HomeBuilder Grant in VIC- Proof that you will live in it?

ohh yes - thank you so much for the tip

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rbw23
Nov 29, 2020 3:32 pm
bellamy5
bellamy5
29 November 2020

Info regarding Henley Builders

Info regarding Henley Builders
VIC

Hi, We built with Henley 5 years ago and we are actually in the process of selling our henley home and expect to get about 1mil + for the 34sq Monterey. So not bad. Our…

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bellamy5
Nov 29, 2020 1:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 November 2020

Seabreeze-Mojo Homes

Seabreeze-Mojo Homes
VIC

Hey jas101183 Welcome to the forum The smart money is to get your own preliminary 3D Bim design and engineering Then ask 3 builders to quote. Otherwise you will need to…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 29, 2020 11:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
3Belmore
3Belmore
28 November 2020

Blackheath Bricks

Blackheath Bricks

Hi I am in the process of signing up to build a new home. We have been doing drive-bys of new builds in our area that have used the Blackheath brick. One address we were…

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3Belmore
Nov 28, 2020 4:09 pm
alexp79
alexp79
28 November 2020

New Build - Need help deciding between flooring options

New Build - Need help deciding between flooring options

I would just go with polished concrete looking tiles, if you really want to get affect. If you look hard enough, you can even find 2400x1200 ones and they will still be…

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alexp79
Nov 28, 2020 12:59 pm
stephanievella21
stephanievella21
28 November 2020

Building with Kurmond Homes

Building with Kurmond Homes

Hi All, Wondering if any of you have built with Kurmond homes and what your experience has been? We have chosen them as our builders (based on the house we like, price…

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stephanievella21
Nov 28, 2020 12:29 pm
alexp79
alexp79
26 November 2020

Questions about retaining walls

Questions about retaining walls
QLD

Either you pay for cut and fill or you invest into retaining walls throughout and deal with tons of staircases in your house... If you can achieve prominent house position…

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alexp79
Nov 26, 2020 5:09 pm
Jelena
Jelena
26 November 2020

Newcon homes

Newcon homes

Hi We honestly believe that you have got the wrong company. We have checked all of our records and we have never had a client pull out of the contract or unsatisfied…

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Jelena
Nov 26, 2020 9:28 am
Melchich
Melchich
25 November 2020

Single or Double story on battle axe block??

Single or Double story on battle axe block??
QLD
1, 2

Hi Su sandy, I came across your thread as I’m looking at doing a knockdown rebuild On a similar sub division as yours but I’m the front one. Keen to see what…

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Melchich
Nov 25, 2020 10:39 pm
pareshkerai
pareshkerai
25 November 2020

Stubborn Brick Stains - Render or ReBricking

Stubborn Brick Stains - Render or ReBricking

Hi any update on your matter, is the clean up holding or not. Would really love to know as I am nowhere to find a resolution - looking at lawyer/building expert now. May…

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pareshkerai
Nov 25, 2020 9:09 pm
ravzter2190
ravzter2190
25 November 2020

Who's building with Clarendon??

Who's building with Clarendon??
NSW
1 ... 927, 928, 929

does anyone have cost list for Clarendon studio extras for NSW ?

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ravzter2190
Nov 25, 2020 2:14 pm
ravzter2190
ravzter2190
25 November 2020

Clarendon studio extras price list NSW

Clarendon studio extras price list NSW
NSW

Hi Guys, looking to build Clarendon Boston 36/37 and have a fair idea of sapphire inclusions. i know a lot of the oncosts/extras come in when you go to studio. does…

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ravzter2190
Nov 25, 2020 1:23 pm
Rhetti
Rhetti
25 November 2020

Harrington - AusBuild

Harrington - AusBuild
QLD

I like it. Looking forward to seeing the exterior paint and balustrade in.

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Rhetti
Nov 25, 2020 1:04 pm
Rhetti
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
25 November 2020

Simonds Trinity Gordan Facade

Simonds Trinity Gordan Facade

Hello, Has anyone started building the Simonds Trinity Gordan Facade? It would be helpful to see what other people have chosen as colours.

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Cupcake2021
Nov 25, 2020 3:29 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 November 2020

Total sqm of house (Sydney)

Total sqm of house (Sydney)

Further to your comment above alexp79, in our Northern beaches council area we are allowed a 60/40 hard surface to landscaped ratio. This means roofed areas, paths, timber…

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Stewie D
Nov 24, 2020 2:56 pm
Hemz
Hemz
24 November 2020

Actron AC

Actron AC
NSW

I see, thanks for all the info mate. :D

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Hemz
Nov 24, 2020 1:22 pm
nic3pat
nic3pat
24 November 2020

Metricon Laguna VIC

Metricon Laguna VIC

Hi all, My wife and I are in preliminary discussions with Metricon to knock down and rebuild a Laguna 46 Sq in Victoria and paid the initial deposit to perform the soil…

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nic3pat
Nov 24, 2020 11:07 am
Emma Leven
Emma Leven
23 November 2020

Experiences with Beachwood or Henley?

Experiences with Beachwood or Henley?

Does anyone have any experience building in Victoria with either Beachwood or Henley? Any good?

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Emma Leven
Nov 23, 2020 5:09 pm

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