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sarbear
sarbear
7 August 2011

Pioneer Air

Pioneer Air
NSW

Thanks. Judging by lack of responses on here and lack of any reviews we decided to pay the extra and go the Daikin. At least we know what we are getting with Daikin.

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sarbear
Aug 07, 2011 11:03 pm
rramesh
rramesh
7 August 2011

Security window grilles

Security window grilles
VIC

Anyone know where I can get colonial style window grilles in Melbourne's west? I see a lot of houses here in the west that have them Altona, Truganina, Hoppers crossing…

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rramesh
Aug 07, 2011 11:59 pm
carolh247
carolh247
8 August 2011

Peter Stannard Home Colour Scheme

Peter Stannard Home Colour Scheme
WA

Thankyou for you reply. Much appreciated.

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carolh247
Aug 08, 2011 10:04 am
deb17
deb17
8 August 2011

Matt's Brando - We're in!

Matt's Brando - We're in!
VIC
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Thought I…

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deb17
Aug 08, 2011 5:35 pm
ESB
ESB
8 August 2011

Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7

Building a Coral - Portsea in Hervey Bay - Boulder walls P7
QLD
1 ... 6, 7, 8

You've powered along there John and Marilyn! Those retaining walls look great and Pete will just drool when he sees the shed ... something he is trying ever so hard to…

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ESB
Aug 08, 2011 6:53 pm
ESB
chuffy
chuffy
9 August 2011

Those building in Perth Hills - siteworks

Those building in Perth Hills - siteworks
WA

Hi there, We are trying to get some info on siteworks in Bedfordale. Our builder is currently getting quotes but we are also looking into this ourselves so we have the…

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chuffy
Aug 09, 2011 12:08 am
chuffy
1sthome
1sthome
9 August 2011

Fly Screens - how much?

Fly Screens - how much?
NSW

Depends on what type they are. We spent $150 on 3 screens for new windows and a lot more on 1 sliding screen.

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1sthome
Aug 09, 2011 12:18 am
Ger1322
Ger1322
9 August 2011

Henley Starting build soon

Henley Starting build soon
VIC
1, 2

Trady cinic, why are you not happy? Id be interested to find out

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Ger1322
Aug 09, 2011 7:49 pm
PeteandSezza
PeteandSezza
10 August 2011

Bevnol Homes

Bevnol Homes

We just built with Bevnol Homes and they were fantastic. We were very happy with the whole process and would definately build with them again. We built the Shiraz and we…

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PeteandSezza
Aug 10, 2011 7:51 am
sra88
sra88
10 August 2011

New house warranty

New house warranty
VIC

Also I thought by law, it is implied that all newly build homes has a building warranty of 10 years even if the house has been sold several times during that period. Cheers, sra88

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sra88
Aug 10, 2011 1:00 pm
kdgirl
kdgirl
10 August 2011

Fencing Questions

Fencing Questions
VIC

I have one side and my rear fence constructed prior to commencing building. Both my neighbours had moved in and could not wait for me to start/finish. To date I haven't…

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kdgirl
Aug 10, 2011 3:13 pm
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
10 August 2011

Warranty of the building

Warranty of the building
VIC

Let me summarize (probably Victoria only): If builder died, disappeared or become bankrupt, you can claim on the builder’s…

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zeitgeber
Aug 10, 2011 4:53 pm
zeitgeber
Davesteph
Davesteph
10 August 2011

Our first BIG hiccup with building

Our first BIG hiccup with building
WA

Our preparation of plans does not have anything in writing about the level the window frame should finish at, just that there is two (it is a double sliding window)…

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Davesteph
Aug 10, 2011 5:29 pm
BJC
BJC
10 August 2011

My House plans, Urban Edge or JG king?

My House plans, Urban Edge or JG king?
VIC

Thats my thread that was mentioned above. PM me if you have any questions but we are cruising along ATM.

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BJC
Aug 10, 2011 7:32 pm
BJC
wertmezer
wertmezer
11 August 2011

Building @ Cranbourne East FINTO- Last pictures, Last Post

Building @ Cranbourne East FINTO- Last pictures, Last Post
VIC
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Awesome.. New pics look great!! Good luck with the rest of the garden!!

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wertmezer
Aug 11, 2011 8:33 am
boiselfish
boiselfish
11 August 2011

HELP!!! BRICKS - BORAL MIST ANYONE?

HELP!!! BRICKS - BORAL MIST ANYONE?
VIC

Hi Msjones, we chose boral grey mist - don't expect the finish product to look like the display board! we are quite disappointed with the…

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boiselfish
Aug 11, 2011 8:57 am
Novo
Novo
11 August 2011

Air conditioning - would you be happy with this?

Air conditioning - would you be happy with this?
NSW

Thanks guys. KAN based on those calculations the air conditioner we are being offered is fine ::wink:: Cheers

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Novo
Aug 11, 2011 9:03 am
ninjawog
ninjawog
11 August 2011

"Premium" project builders

"Premium" project builders
NSW

Hi Shaezy, Just came across a couple of your posts while scouring this forum (WHICH I THINK IS AWESOME WITH THE AMOUNT OF INFO IT HAS) and realised that youre in the same…

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ninjawog
Aug 11, 2011 10:49 am
EagleStrike
EagleStrike
12 August 2011

PL Building House with Goodlife Homes

PL Building House with Goodlife Homes
WA

Hi PLHOME, My parents has build their home in Quattro Queens Park with Good Life Homes. They are a pretty good builder being part of a group of Gemmill Homes. I think…

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EagleStrike
Aug 12, 2011 7:48 am
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colliyo
Aug 12, 2011 10:52 am
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mapcalla
Aug 12, 2011 1:24 pm
xanthrope
xanthrope
12 August 2011

Kenick Constructions, Cairns

Kenick Constructions, Cairns
QLD

Thanks for that Oliverbeer. At the moment I need to get back to Broome and fix up some plummbing in our investment property there - talk about expenses. I have since sold…

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xanthrope
Aug 12, 2011 5:21 pm
xanthrope
dave_m
dave_m
12 August 2011

Changes on plans from Allworth

Changes on plans from Allworth
NSW

You will get an updated quote but the tender period is still from the deposit.

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dave_m
Aug 12, 2011 9:26 pm
lirpa1
lirpa1
13 August 2011

2 storey on a narrow lot in Perth

2 storey on a narrow lot in Perth
WA
1, 2

Sounds exciting! Good luck with it all! I know what you mean by Ellenbrook, I remeber 5 years ago it seemed so nice! and clean, and quiet - now its full of riff raff! I…

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lirpa1
Aug 13, 2011 1:29 am
J&K
J&K
13 August 2011

Chipped Ceasar stone

Chipped Ceasar stone

Don't accept it unless you get a full credit back for the cost of your upgrade. As said before you paid for brand new, not repaired. We neve picked up on a few bathroom…

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J&K
Aug 13, 2011 8:19 am
J&K
*MrsG*
*MrsG*
13 August 2011

downpipes - made to look like wood

downpipes - made to look like wood
QLD

They are currently developing colorbond vinyl overlays that make steel posts look like wooden posts. Great for verandas, pergolas, gates, etc. Virtually weightless, and…

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*MrsG*
Aug 13, 2011 8:38 am
walton
walton
13 August 2011

Eden Brae Plans

Eden Brae Plans
NSW

We got rid of our double-entry master b/room doors. If you did the same, you could make your WIR deeper. You'll find EB's robes are pretty…

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walton
Aug 13, 2011 11:25 am
JamesAndStacey
JamesAndStacey
13 August 2011

Has anyone built with Metric@n Homes on the Sunshine Coast?

Has anyone built with Metric@n Homes on the Sunshine Coast?
QLD

Can you tell me what they were like? Does anyone know how many homes they build on the Sunshine Coast each year?

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JamesAndStacey
Aug 13, 2011 11:56 am
gelatiii
gelatiii
13 August 2011

Fence question

Fence question

Looks like they didn't even put in the right fence. It's supposed to be a lapped and capped fence as per L&D conditions. In our contract we paid for lapped fencing.

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gelatiii
Aug 13, 2011 1:18 pm
gelatiii
gelatiii
13 August 2011

How do builders make so many mistakes?

How do builders make so many mistakes?
VIC

Hi Everyone, If your build is progressing along, & the builder regularly has tradies on site, and you're wondering if the correct things…

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gelatiii
Aug 13, 2011 1:48 pm
Matymoo
Matymoo
13 August 2011

Adenbrook - Standard Inclusions

Adenbrook - Standard Inclusions
QLD

Visited the Adenbrook display today..... standard inclusions are pretty dismal.

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Matymoo
Aug 13, 2011 8:48 pm
Matymoo
Reinsey
Reinsey
13 August 2011

Anyone using Monier MochaChoc roof tiles - please help!

Anyone using Monier MochaChoc roof tiles - please help!
NSW

We have a mocha choc roof (love it) + Jasper windows and garage door. Gutters & fascia are surfmist. Our bricks are austral mushroom, but the facade is rendered in dulux…

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Reinsey
Aug 13, 2011 11:03 pm
Reinsey
cenemelectrical
cenemelectrical
13 August 2011

Patio lighting suggestions?????

Patio lighting suggestions?????
NSW

Hello, there are many options you can choose for lighting purposes of your proposed area... have you thought about up lighting? this being recessed uplights located in…

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cenemelectrical
Aug 13, 2011 11:44 pm
NBEllington250E
NBEllington250E
14 August 2011

Painting started.

Painting started.
VIC

I really love it. Dont you love seeing things all come together to make a home, amazing! I'm not having any feature walls, I'm happy with all the same for now at…

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NBEllington250E
Aug 14, 2011 12:57 am
thomas
thomas
14 August 2011

Architecture designed home

Architecture designed home
NSW

Does anyone know of a highly reliable builder in Sydney area (inner west)? I would very much appreciate your recommendation. Thanks.

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thomas
Aug 14, 2011 8:57 pm
thegilbeys
thegilbeys
14 August 2011

house on acrerage with view to the south

house on acrerage with view to the south
VIC

Wow! That is very cool! Please share pics when you start to build!

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thegilbeys
Aug 14, 2011 9:05 pm
thegilbeys
handmick
handmick
14 August 2011

We're building the Lexington!!

We're building the Lexington!!
VIC

hi Ruby...we have built the Lexington q1 and have installed bamboo australiana....check out my thread, there are pics of it on the second last page......its bamboo for…

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handmick
Aug 14, 2011 9:05 pm
handmick

Hey forum. Any help from a woodworker or chippie would be gratefully received. Our cavity sliding door timer frame ( Corinthian brand ) was delivered and placed on our…

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avion
Aug 15, 2011 9:20 am
avion
qtank
qtank
15 August 2011

RainWater tanks in Queensland

RainWater tanks in Queensland
QLD

Hi there, In Queensland, the rainwater tank requirement for new homes is as follows: Detached dwellings: 5,000L Attached dwellings (eg, townhouses): 3,000L With both,…

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qtank
Aug 15, 2011 9:21 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 August 2011

downpipes, square or round

downpipes, square or round
NSW

Round uPVC downpipes would be needed if the tank was being supplied by a wet system. It is also easier to plumb round pipes along walls. Metal downpipes should never be…

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SaveH2O
Aug 15, 2011 10:31 am
SaveH2O
Murls74
Murls74
15 August 2011

Building on acreage in SE Qld

Building on acreage in SE Qld
QLD

I know exactly what you mean Tamara. We are currently in Logan Central (formerly woodridge) but hey, it's serving a purpose right now because we are debt free and petrol…

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Murls74
Aug 15, 2011 3:05 pm
kiwi
kiwi
15 August 2011

First post - Need help with house plan please!

First post - Need help with house plan please!
VIC

and a disco ball. true!

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kiwi
Aug 15, 2011 3:31 pm
kiwi
southtoeast
southtoeast
15 August 2011

M3tric0n Homes

M3tric0n Homes
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Hi anybody build Hudson in Victoria? Just wondering, since Nolan seems so popular..

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southtoeast
Aug 15, 2011 3:33 pm
Mclaren
Mclaren
15 August 2011

Redishades - where can I find them in Adelaide?

Redishades - where can I find them in Adelaide?
SA

Yes it is hard to track them down isn't it? The large Redishade blinds were $6 (121cm x 182cm) and the small ones $5 (91cm x 182cm) each.

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Mclaren
Aug 15, 2011 4:24 pm
Mclaren
timpen
timpen
15 August 2011

WA Blue Gum flooring to stain dark chocolate

WA Blue Gum flooring to stain dark chocolate
VIC

I am paying a fortune to have a natural timber plank floor put down. No way I would stain it other than its natural colour. If you want a dark brown timber choose a…

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timpen
Aug 15, 2011 10:03 pm
ESB
ESB
16 August 2011

In-wall dog doors

In-wall dog doors
QLD

Will any of these work? http://www.petdoorcompany.com.au/PDC_S2_P5_wall01.htm

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ESB
Aug 16, 2011 9:25 am
ESB
planfan
planfan
16 August 2011

Help With Modifying Floor Plan

Help With Modifying Floor Plan
NSW

I agree with kiwi - small WIR, no WIpantry. Guests have to use WC in the kids bathroom on both floors. If you swap the BR1 with loungeroom, is there room over there…

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planfan
Aug 16, 2011 3:53 pm
Broom
Broom
16 August 2011

The Luxxe -WE ARE IN!!!! Photos!!

The Luxxe -WE ARE IN!!!! Photos!!
WA
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Just seen your thread for the 1st time, your house is beautiful!! of course I love that ceiling :: Also love your "Sandy Day" paint colour, that is what I had picked for…

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Broom
Aug 16, 2011 5:29 pm
Broom
noemouse
noemouse
16 August 2011

What is this gutter profile?

What is this gutter profile?
SA

I'm trying to find this gutter profile in Melbourne - contacted Stratco who say they don't know of it. Can you provide any more details on how…

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noemouse
Aug 16, 2011 9:20 pm
DragonzBreath
DragonzBreath
16 August 2011

Blueprint... My experience so far...

Blueprint... My experience so far...
WA

So it's been a few weeks since I last posted... And though I'd post a progress update... Works commenced - 23rd May 2011 Slab - 31st May 2011 (1 week) Plate Height - 4th…

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DragonzBreath
Aug 16, 2011 11:17 pm

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