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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
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 December 2021

Waffle slabs, slab heave and site drainage

Waffle slabs, slab heave and site drainage

My NCC Part 2 (which hasn't been amended as far as I know) states that a footing or slab must be constructed in accordance with…

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SaveH2O
Dec 27, 2021 8:39 pm
SaveH2O
Drouinbuild
Drouinbuild
27 December 2021

Regional FHOG

Regional FHOG

Has anyone in Victoria had any joy with having SRO give leeway for regional FHOG contracts signed just after 30 June 2021? We signed our sales quote start of June but…

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Drouinbuild
Dec 27, 2021 6:59 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 December 2021

Take 3 at completion inspection with Big M

Take 3 at completion inspection with Big M

Builders here in perth are complaining as thousands of Home owners are walking out of contracts afters being slugged with price increases....

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 27, 2021 3:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
zxyz90
zxyz90
27 December 2021

KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 (Modified) in Baulkham Hills NSW

KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 (Modified) in Baulkham Hills NSW
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Great building post, thanks for all the photos, advice and insight into the building process. Much appreciated. You posted million of defects at the back of your album,…

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zxyz90
Dec 27, 2021 1:05 pm
Livo4Life
Livo4Life
26 December 2021

Ceiling cladding options

Ceiling cladding options

G'day guys Hope everyone's had a great Christmas. First time poster here so hope to get some advice and opinions from the forum. Currently building and am looking into…

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Livo4Life
Dec 26, 2021 11:34 am
Heena.b
Heena.b
24 December 2021

Tribeca Homes is Terrible

Tribeca Homes is Terrible

Stay away from Tribeca Homes. I can’t begin to express how terrible this builder is. Stay away from Them. Tribeca is building my first house in Marsden park Sydney. From…

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Heena.b
Dec 24, 2021 12:55 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

Kitchen island

Kitchen island

Power points need to be done prior...

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 6:18 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

House in Europe

House in Europe
QLD

I haven't but my brother has lived there his whole life and has built about 7-8 years ago. All I can say is; bring your money! His house was approximately AU$485,000 (just…

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 5:20 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

Exact Location of Dwelling to be Pegged by Owner

Exact Location of Dwelling to be Pegged by Owner

Yes exactly. Very very strange. I would question whether this builder would be the right one for me. Potentially a whole lot of other strange "owner responsibilities" may…

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 5:13 pm

Usually the first test is done with a hand auger if you are lucky you may be able to do one in the drive with a drilling rig but sometimes thats not possible. After…

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groundzero
Dec 23, 2021 3:47 pm
groundzero
groundzero
23 December 2021

Easement on side of Block -Advice Needed

Easement on side of Block -Advice Needed

You will need piers along that side of the house if you are within the angle of repose. West of melbourne there can be shallow rock in some areas which could change the…

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groundzero
Dec 23, 2021 3:14 pm
Lina C
Lina C
23 December 2021

HIA Contract - Special Conditions (Schedule 4)

HIA Contract - Special Conditions (Schedule 4)

With SC3, I won't be happy about the wording of 'at any time'. Wouldn't the builder be able to 'lock-in' all materials when they run the orders before they start the job…

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Lina C
Dec 23, 2021 12:37 pm
SreeramA6000
SreeramA6000
22 December 2021

Part OC- Can we do Decking

Part OC- Can we do Decking

Hi Can we do decking if certifier issued only Part OC not Full OC. Or is there any approval needed to start decking in the backyard.

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SreeramA6000
Dec 22, 2021 4:46 pm
kennyc
kennyc
22 December 2021

calculate fall and rough site cost

calculate fall and rough site cost

Soil test wasn't done yet.

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kennyc
Dec 22, 2021 8:42 am

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