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MrWarranBuffet
MrWarranBuffet
25 January 2022

For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane

For double brick wall DPC can you use polyurethane

Hi all For double brick wall with cavity can you use polyurethane damp proof course or do you have to use aluminium damp proof course?

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MrWarranBuffet
Jan 25, 2022 11:03 pm
AseDE
AseDE
25 January 2022

Contract Tips Before Signing

Contract Tips Before Signing

Hi @ We are in Victoria and going to sign the HIA Contract soon. But there are some changes and variations that need to be in that contract. Ex: delete the…

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AseDE
Jan 25, 2022 4:20 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
24 January 2022

How much did my build cost?

How much did my build cost?

Agreed, everyone has a different taste to things, floor size and bedrooms does not really mean anything. It all comes down to your selections. For example, I am very…

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Flamingo
Jan 24, 2022 9:39 pm
Nous
Nous
24 January 2022

Durisol Builder in Sydney

Durisol Builder in Sydney

What is everyone using in Perth?

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Nous
Jan 24, 2022 6:52 pm
zan007
zan007
24 January 2022

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi twuuni, I know this is very old thread but still hoping for the response. :) Your house looks awesome and thanks for this forum. It's so helpful for people like…

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zan007
Jan 24, 2022 3:21 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
Homebuildguide-Colin
24 January 2022

Building price increases

Building price increases
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hey all! From speaking to some Builder on the ground in Melbourne, they have done a flat markup up across all cost centres in some cases of 7% - 12%. Small builders…

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Homebuildguide-Colin
Jan 24, 2022 1:12 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
caphe
caphe
23 January 2022

Fairmont NSW Balmoral

Fairmont NSW Balmoral
NSW

We are yet to build with Fairmont NSW for the Balmoral 42. Just curious to find out any experiences or issues from those who have built with Fairmont NSW. How many years…

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caphe
Jan 23, 2022 4:54 pm
Mox80
Mox80
23 January 2022

Brick colours to go with Light coloured cocnrete roof tiles.

Brick colours to go with Light coloured cocnrete roof tiles.
NSW

Just ordered austral brick castellana. Cheaper than PGH. You and builder will save Se below PGH colour range. Take a tile sample and visit a PGH showroom

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Mox80
Jan 23, 2022 12:27 am
Flamingo
Flamingo
21 January 2022

Hotondo Homes in Administration

Hotondo Homes in Administration
NSW

I was at Home World the other day, I see some builders have promotion for 18 months price lock, if I am not wrong, it is McDonald Jones Homes, I don't think it's purely…

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Flamingo
Jan 21, 2022 9:47 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
Homebuildguide-Colin
21 January 2022

Custom Home Building Blog

Custom Home Building Blog
VIC

Hey everyone I started…

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Homebuildguide-Colin
Jan 21, 2022 2:28 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
build2020
build2020
21 January 2022

Pre final inspection-outstanding

Pre final inspection-outstanding
VIC

Fantastic news re Thomas Archer. We are currently building with them and they have been fantastic.

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build2020
Jan 21, 2022 2:19 pm
r_13
r_13
20 January 2022

Carlisle Homes Special Conditions and Contract Specification

Carlisle Homes Special Conditions and Contract Specification
VIC

From memory Carlisle's contract also states something to the effect that waterproofing warranty will be void unless it is inspected every 12 months (several parts like…

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r_13
Jan 20, 2022 4:43 pm
r_13
strannik
strannik
20 January 2022

Alfresco Surface Tiling

Alfresco Surface Tiling

yeah i guess i should've been a bit clearer in my post. the builder wasn't talking about tiles per se, they said they cannot raise the alfresco/porch slab to allow tiles…

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strannik
Jan 20, 2022 9:57 am
MBX3
MBX3
18 January 2022

New build floor plan advice

New build floor plan advice

ramjam01 - Just my tow cents from my custom build underway - Pantry seems small given Fridge has taken up other side. (Perhaps make island and sink wall longer with…

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MBX3
Jan 18, 2022 1:14 pm
MBX3
strannik
strannik
18 January 2022

Stockland - Land Release Process

Stockland - Land Release Process

I don't know anything about appointments, they didn't do them when we bought land about a year ago. For us the process was fairly simple. We picked the lot we liked, paid…

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strannik
Jan 18, 2022 8:17 am
Flamingo
Flamingo
16 January 2022

dropdown ceiling

dropdown ceiling

I paid $800 for kitchen drop down ceiling, it seems reasonable.

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Flamingo
Jan 16, 2022 5:38 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
16 January 2022

Drop from slab to fence

Drop from slab to fence

I would expect that the slab design would include piers under the edge beam as you have drainage running approx 500mm outside the slab edge, this would be within the zone…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 16, 2022 4:55 pm
BuildingandLegal
Home2021
Home2021
15 January 2022

bearers & Joist Alfreso

bearers & Joist Alfreso

Hi, Just wondering any of you have bearers & Joist Alfreso which has concrete on it and tiling. Is it possible to have that? If yes how the builder to it? Currently for…

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Home2021
Jan 15, 2022 2:52 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
15 January 2022

Swimming pool tiling installation cost

Swimming pool tiling installation cost

Hi guys, I have never built a pool before, I have got a quote for $6900 for install only (I supply tiles) to pool surround plus copping, size $18m2 + 24lm Pool coping. Is…

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Flamingo
Jan 15, 2022 1:49 pm
Meccxmecc
Meccxmecc
15 January 2022

Coral Homes Grange 22 Build - QLD

Coral Homes Grange 22 Build - QLD
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Allblaqk I've read from the other post that you've built with jkw. Do you mind to give me some details..e.g quality fixtures etc Ty

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Meccxmecc
Jan 15, 2022 12:50 pm
centralcoast71
centralcoast71
15 January 2022

Metricon Electricals

Metricon Electricals

ANyone know if Metricon on central coast is also using Strautus?

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centralcoast71
Jan 15, 2022 12:03 pm
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alexp79
Jan 14, 2022 1:58 pm
Home2021
Home2021
13 January 2022

alfresco above ground

alfresco above ground

Thanks Boris

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Home2021
Jan 13, 2022 9:36 pm
gunny
gunny
13 January 2022

Tile look colorbond roof

Tile look colorbond roof
NSW

We need a colorbond roof due to roof pitch. Is tile look colorbond an option? Please help with links and images.

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gunny
Jan 13, 2022 7:39 pm

Hi guys i am fairly new to building a double story house and stuff and have recently got myself a 448 lot in Melbourne during my search for house designs i have realized i…

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vikram6644
Jan 13, 2022 3:41 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
13 January 2022

Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.

Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.

Wow that sounds nasty … I hope all gets sorted out soon for you

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CD12JD
Jan 13, 2022 11:27 am
CD12JD
AnjC
AnjC
12 January 2022

Lintels and things

Lintels and things

Aha! Thanks. This makes sense. Yeah, it’s a nice suburb but I still think it’s overpriced! Lucky for me I’m not going to be selling any time soon so won’t be…

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AnjC
Jan 12, 2022 10:43 pm
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ThisYear
Jan 12, 2022 4:33 pm
Dylandbrooke
Dylandbrooke
12 January 2022

Coral Homes - Modified Grange 29

Coral Homes - Modified Grange 29
QLD
1 ... 15, 16, 17

No issue at all! I told them from day 1 of the items I would like to supply.

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Dylandbrooke
Jan 12, 2022 10:10 am
Dylandbrooke
AbbieBryant
AbbieBryant
12 January 2022

Owner Supplying with Coral Homes

Owner Supplying with Coral Homes

Hi all, My partner and I are at the beginning stages of our build journey (we have the land but that's about it). We are seriously considering building the Coral Homes…

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AbbieBryant
Jan 12, 2022 9:03 am
AbbieBryant
AbbieBryant
12 January 2022

New Coral Homes Lisbon Build

New Coral Homes Lisbon Build

Hi all, My partner and I are at the beginning stages of our build journey (we have the land but that's about it). We are seriously considering building the Coral Homes…

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AbbieBryant
Jan 12, 2022 8:40 am
Josh22
Josh22
9 January 2022

Second Story Design change - Please Help/Provide feedback

Second Story Design change - Please Help/Provide feedback
ACT

Makes complete sense! I like that idea - many thanks!

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Josh22
Jan 09, 2022 5:25 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
8 January 2022

Looking for carpenters to hire...

Looking for carpenters to hire...

So true, which is why I break down the tasks into smaller stages. I'm currently sourcing timbers, expecting soon this month hopefully to be confirmed next week. Only H2…

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tranlan257
Jan 08, 2022 5:56 pm
jung suman
jung suman
8 January 2022

Water hammering and front pillar.

Water hammering and front pillar.
VIC

I have a new built house where I found 3 issues that looks big for me there are so many small ones.., water hammering, builder sent someone who did the plumbing ,he just…

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jung suman
Jan 08, 2022 2:21 am
tranlan257
tranlan257
6 January 2022

Posi truss / Floor truss, is it better to order from manufac

Posi truss / Floor truss, is it better to order from manufac

Hi Everyone, I am building a double-storey house, finished slab, commencing the frame stage next. I have timbers takeoff including timber materials for framing the floor.…

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tranlan257
Jan 06, 2022 4:46 pm
oklouise
oklouise
6 January 2022

House plans

House plans

without enlarging the original floor plan my suggestions include a window in the wiw for light and ventilation, double vanity on the south side allows for more storage,…

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oklouise
Jan 06, 2022 3:25 pm
strannik
strannik
4 January 2022

Should I pay extra for root barrier & LED lights ?

Should I pay extra for root barrier & LED lights ?

Running any cables to the ground floor will be a major PITA after construction. So best to plan all of it beforehand.

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strannik
Jan 04, 2022 6:52 pm
Hhmm
Hhmm
4 January 2022

Soho Living townhouses

Soho Living townhouses
VIC

Any updates, build continues still waiting here

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Hhmm
Jan 04, 2022 5:40 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
4 January 2022

Blue timber H2 is incredibly hard to source, alternative?

Blue timber H2 is incredibly hard to source, alternative?

No consequences for using H3, it's the same timber with a higher treatment level, it's going to cost you a fair bit more but no problems using it at all

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Doozer1905
Jan 04, 2022 2:31 pm
elfinawe
elfinawe
4 January 2022

Painting window glass

Painting window glass

No, I just need ways to make the job last.nI will definately be using your seggestion as a primer. :-)

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elfinawe
Jan 04, 2022 12:21 pm
Pulse
Pulse
3 January 2022

Energy retailer in NSW without 10kw solar panel limit?

Energy retailer in NSW without 10kw solar panel limit?

That is a network restriction, not retailer, do I think all retailers have the same restriction.

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Pulse
Jan 03, 2022 10:22 pm
Kab P
Kab P
3 January 2022

North Shore Newhaven (Sydney)

North Shore Newhaven (Sydney)
NSW
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hello All, We are in the process of building Metricon Newhaven 42. Just wanted to see if anyone is in a similar journey have recently built with Metricon Thank you Regards, Kab

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Kab P
Jan 03, 2022 8:07 pm
Ecc68
Ecc68
2 January 2022

Semore homes

Semore homes
VIC

Hi Wishy, Did you proceed with Semore homes and is there any comment possibly to share? We are also about to build our upsize home and very impressed with our first…

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Ecc68
Jan 02, 2022 10:47 pm
nearC
nearC
2 January 2022

How many SQM apx will 600-800k get me please?

How many SQM apx will 600-800k get me please?
VIC

HI mamafox88, I am working with the same budget as yours but Im in NSW and with Kurmond Homes plans. I manage to get the Glenleigh41 quoted (with added customisation to…

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nearC
Jan 02, 2022 9:33 pm
r_13
r_13
2 January 2022

Building inspector

Building inspector

I can add my experience with Darbecca. As I mentioned in my build thread, we chose a full set of inspections at each stage. They were very thorough and the reports were…

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r_13
Jan 02, 2022 5:06 pm
r_13
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 January 2022

Virtue Homes

Virtue Homes

First thing is to have all the correct drawings, engineering and data on your Build Builders are experts at seizing and exploiting variations and inconsistencies while…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 02, 2022 10:49 am
StructuralBIMGuy
moudzj
moudzj
31 December 2021

Gas abolishment?

Gas abolishment?

They'll only allow you to submit an abolishment once you confirm that the property is vacant. I generally order my gas abolishments before the property is vacant to…

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moudzj
Dec 31, 2021 8:46 pm
cstanis2000
cstanis2000
30 December 2021

Insulation questions

Insulation questions

Thank you, that’s very helpful. Seems pretty clear that the ROI is not worth upgrading to R2.7.

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cstanis2000
Dec 30, 2021 9:16 am
anthony C
anthony C
29 December 2021

Did anyone get 10% discount with Clarendon in June?

Did anyone get 10% discount with Clarendon in June?

hi jhin, we have got base price discount for sapphire inclusions. 10% off base price. it is stated in the contract. not too sure about essential collection. if you…

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anthony C
Dec 29, 2021 4:17 pm
Kuku2609
Kuku2609
28 December 2021

Custom Builder: MANKO homes and KUBER homes

Custom Builder: MANKO homes and KUBER homes
NSW
1, 2

May I ask which builder you chose for your project, am currently looking to build in Brissy

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Kuku2609
Dec 28, 2021 12:20 am

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