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SejaeD
SejaeD
10 May 2021

Custom build

Custom build

Hi tth2k All our clients do this and owning your own plans not only gives you the flexibility of fully customising your own design but also the flexibility of tendering…

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SejaeD
May 10, 2021 7:03 am
SejaeD
Sab-123
Sab-123
10 May 2021

Storage under stairs

Storage under stairs

Thank you for sharing.😊

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Sab-123
May 10, 2021 1:07 am
AK76
AK76
9 May 2021

Built/Building recently with Henley Homes/Carlisle /Porter D

Built/Building recently with Henley Homes/Carlisle /Porter D
VIC

Im interested in learning more about them as well.....got my eye on one of their reserve collections too...

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AK76
May 09, 2021 9:01 pm

Mortar Mix Composition doesn't Comply with AS3700

Mortar Mix Composition doesn't Comply with AS3700

The Contract Performance Solution Clause is just one part of the process and I wouldn't put all your hopes on that in a court of law. BTW, forensic engineering after the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 09, 2021 11:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
smsaaos
smsaaos
8 May 2021

Exterior Colour Suggestion/Feedback

Exterior Colour Suggestion/Feedback
WA

Thanks AnjC for your input. In my head, I see the grey brick giving a very dark look overall to the house as the roof tiles are already quite dark. I’ve seen a few…

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smsaaos
May 08, 2021 9:50 pm
smsaaos
JaseG
JaseG
8 May 2021

Looking for Feedback on Urban One Chiffon Bricks

Looking for Feedback on Urban One Chiffon Bricks

Hi, we are thinking of using the Urban One Chiffon brick. I was wondering if anyone has used this brick? And if they have had any issues with fading or chipping?

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JaseG
May 08, 2021 9:00 pm
Kossy
Kossy
7 May 2021

Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?

Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?
TAS
1, 2

Any thoughts on steel pre fab sub floors? I'm building in SE Melbourne and like sub floor over slab but for time efficiency I'm going with the pre fab option.

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Kossy
May 07, 2021 3:10 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
7 May 2021

Gap between cladding and roofing

Gap between cladding and roofing
NSW

That's very messy work! provided there is a flashing in behind that cladding it should be okay. Normally you want a 10mm gap as the cladding cant sit on the roof tiles (…

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SejaeD
May 07, 2021 2:47 pm
SejaeD
Althom
Althom
7 May 2021

Street numbers not yet allocated

Street numbers not yet allocated

Get yourself a PO Box.

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Althom
May 07, 2021 10:56 am
Althom
mandy p
mandy p
6 May 2021

Don't do it!

Don't do it!

We built with Dixon's in 2019, the whole process was horrible! We are still trying to get our driveway fixed after they dug it up to finally repair smashed pipes from when…

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mandy p
May 06, 2021 4:14 pm
Renman
Renman
6 May 2021

Redstone (Sunbury, Vic)

Redstone (Sunbury, Vic)
VIC

Agree. We only used the gas for the fireplace on the winter days. In return we have to pay for a connection fee through out the year.

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Renman
May 06, 2021 10:05 am
Renman
Renman
Renman
5 May 2021

Installing Security Cameras and Rolling Shutter in Hebel Hom

Installing Security Cameras and Rolling Shutter in Hebel Hom

I installed Dahau security camera on our Hebel walls without any issues. CCTV and outdoors lighting fixtures are ok on Hebel

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Renman
May 05, 2021 4:15 pm
Renman
gallopgrove
gallopgrove
4 May 2021

Base price vs final cost price

Base price vs final cost price

i asked these sames questions in the initial stages of search for a builder and found that you're better off getting estimates from your top three builders and see if…

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gallopgrove
May 04, 2021 9:35 pm
Monty85
Monty85
4 May 2021

Completion timefram?

Completion timefram?

Pretty much impossible to answer. Your contract should stipulate a maximum building period though for when they must have it completed by (noting there will be clauses…

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Monty85
May 04, 2021 2:34 pm

If you flip the kitchen and bedroom 5, I would put the powder room in place of the walk in linen and put the linen under the stairs.

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bestspecials
May 04, 2021 10:24 am
bestspecials
Spazzen
Spazzen
3 May 2021

Who has flexibility for Owner supplied items?

Who has flexibility for Owner supplied items?
NSW

I'm pretty far from Sydney, building with GJ's in Mildura. I've started a thread for my build where I've discussed the experience so far. …

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Spazzen
May 03, 2021 10:08 pm

Valuable things to watch after 5 years in new a Metricon

Valuable things to watch after 5 years in new a Metricon

Ethical individuals and battlers see a problem with having to pay for extra$ for items that are normally included. I can't tell you how many time during a structural…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 03, 2021 10:09 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Berek
Berek
2 May 2021

New build, need advice on facade please!

New build, need advice on facade please!

3rd for me. But then every window in my house is exactly the same shape, style, size and location ;-)

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Berek
May 02, 2021 9:00 pm
Amacy
Amacy
2 May 2021

Who else is building Thorndon Facade with EdenBrae (Forsyth)

Who else is building Thorndon Facade with EdenBrae (Forsyth)

Hi All, Sorry to dig up an old thread but I'm looking for any information I can get on the Forsyth. I've just signed up to build with Eden Brae with a turn key package…

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Amacy
May 02, 2021 8:27 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
30 April 2021

Slab Positioning issue

Slab Positioning issue

If you have genuine concern the slab is positioned incorrectly you will need to raise a formal notice of dispute before the pour exactiy as per the clauses about this…

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Kippers01
Apr 30, 2021 7:26 pm
davewastech
davewastech
30 April 2021

Concrete Block vs Brick Home

Concrete Block vs Brick Home
QLD

Just posting links to good answers about this from American websites Briefly concrete block is only suitable in the tropics. It's too cold in climates like Sydney or Perth…

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davewastech
Apr 30, 2021 6:34 pm

New home - Does anyone pay for annual termite inspections

New home - Does anyone pay for annual termite inspections

There are some warranties that would require an annual termite inspection to keep it…

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Eco Pest Control Brisbane
Apr 30, 2021 5:33 pm
ashhme
ashhme
30 April 2021

Allworth Carlisle Build In Western Sydney

Allworth Carlisle Build In Western Sydney
NSW
1 ... 6, 7, 8

Thank You ! Beautiful home 🏠! I will use most of the combination you used because your house looks amazing. God bless you and your family Thanks again! Regards, Ash

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ashhme
Apr 30, 2021 8:35 am
mizlong
mizlong
30 April 2021

Frame and final inspection

Frame and final inspection
VIC

Hi We decided to put in a window for more natural light so we could take out 1 of the skylights in the dining So there will only be 1 skylight instead of 2 and the…

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mizlong
Apr 30, 2021 5:57 am
carlo321
carlo321
30 April 2021

What will 450k get me?

What will 450k get me?
ACT

Hi Josh, thank you for the advice. I learned so much. I have had an appointment with Achieve homes. Have you heard about them? they quoted us far lower compared to GJ…

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carlo321
Apr 30, 2021 1:02 am
LFMEL
LFMEL
29 April 2021

Hampshire 45

Hampshire 45

I sent you a PM.

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LFMEL
Apr 29, 2021 10:30 pm
aussieta
aussieta
29 April 2021

New single storey home scaffolding question

New single storey home scaffolding question
ACT

I hear you're starting new construction, and you need scaffolding of a specific size.

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aussieta
Apr 29, 2021 8:32 pm
aussieta
ppetrovski
ppetrovski
28 April 2021

A builder like Thomas Archer or Boutique in Sydney?

A builder like Thomas Archer or Boutique in Sydney?
NSW

Thanks, anyone have other suggestions too?

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ppetrovski
Apr 28, 2021 10:32 pm
Harryraf
Harryraf
28 April 2021

Choosing Insulated Concrete Foam (ICF) vendor

Choosing Insulated Concrete Foam (ICF) vendor
NSW

Hi Alex My I've just had a DA Approved for a knock-down and rebuild my home in Newcastle. It's currently designed as a brick veneer (rendered) but I've been…

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Harryraf
Apr 28, 2021 3:41 pm
kaenex
kaenex
28 April 2021

Perth Air Conditioning Recommendations

Perth Air Conditioning Recommendations

I know this is a year late but who did you end up going with?

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kaenex
Apr 28, 2021 1:52 am
SteveMc
SteveMc
27 April 2021

Who can build house like this?

Who can build house like this?
VIC

Where is this model house? If you can, knock on the door and ask them nicely about who built it etc. you’d be surprised who will help when your being friendly and…

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SteveMc
Apr 27, 2021 9:12 pm
SteveMc
vladmari
vladmari
27 April 2021

Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)

Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)
SA
1, 2

cornellengineers, in SA that's how do they do the slabs. I have heard Metricon had some problems in the past with the slabs here in SA as they…

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vladmari
Apr 27, 2021 5:08 pm
vladmari
aussieta
aussieta
27 April 2021

Fireplace - yay or nay

Fireplace - yay or nay
VIC
1, 2

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/126 ... rates-row/ now to see if i can fit a tyre in my fireplace

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aussieta
Apr 27, 2021 4:53 pm
aussieta
Tijiflox
Tijiflox
27 April 2021

Wanted: Roofer tradesman - Bellbird Park (QLD)

Wanted: Roofer tradesman - Bellbird Park (QLD)
QLD

I think you are correct. Thank you for the picture, the black roof does give a great appearance and more prestigious look to your house. We will go with a Surfmist…

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Tijiflox
Apr 27, 2021 2:56 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
27 April 2021

Floor plan inspiration for an irregular shaped lot

Floor plan inspiration for an irregular shaped lot

Mining data center USA Our two Mining branch warehouses are located in the Netherlands and Hong Kong depending on the models ordered, your order will be shipped from one…

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bestspecials
Apr 27, 2021 10:24 am
bestspecials
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 April 2021

New Home Inspections, and any other inspectors in Vic?

New Home Inspections, and any other inspectors in Vic?
VIC
1, 2, 3

Building consultants who do inspections rarely if ever have the knowledge or equipment to forensically check plumbing and roof drainage compliance. These vital checks need…

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SaveH2O
Apr 27, 2021 9:17 am
SaveH2O
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
26 April 2021

Land direction

Land direction

https://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/orientation This site has everything you need to know. Square with North to the rear would be best but hard to find. Most are…

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stonesthrow
Apr 26, 2021 11:15 pm
Noname
Noname
26 April 2021

Are you currently living in a Carlisle built home?

Are you currently living in a Carlisle built home?

you're screwed. just hand over your money now and hope for the best. in all seriousness though, plenty of Carlisle homes out there that are fine, and people living in…

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Noname
Apr 26, 2021 5:32 pm
Molly8635
Molly8635
25 April 2021

Montgomery Homes Lock Up Only

Montgomery Homes Lock Up Only

Just wondering if you approached Montgomery in regards to building to lockup only?

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Molly8635
Apr 25, 2021 3:49 pm
tastyjacks
tastyjacks
25 April 2021

KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VIC

KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VIC
VIC

25/04 Created an insta page - https://www.instagram.com/mybelrose50/ Please give it a follow, will try to post regularly with updates :)

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tastyjacks
Apr 25, 2021 11:37 am
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Morris45
Apr 25, 2021 12:37 am
cezz
cezz
24 April 2021

Advice on waffle pod heights please

Advice on waffle pod heights please

Thanks for the reply! The builder told me 300mm pods are for H slab, not M and that they got it wrong on the plan before that's why they wanted me to sign variation to…

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cezz
Apr 24, 2021 1:41 pm
seagulls
seagulls
23 April 2021

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra

Custom 2-storey knockdown rebuild - Canberra
ACT
1, 2

Hi, I'm new to HomeOne - found this when Googling. How have things worked out? How was Blackett to deal with? Hope you are loving your new place.

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seagulls
Apr 23, 2021 10:12 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
23 April 2021

New build - south facing windows

New build - south facing windows

Hi Camel. I suggest installing a slit window, a tall and narrow window, maybe two if you can, into the ground floor family west wall with a shading device over, possible…

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Bimbob
Apr 23, 2021 5:35 pm
cezz
cezz
23 April 2021

Fixed site costs

Fixed site costs

I'm building in Smiths Lane stage 2 as well! Who did you end up choosing as builder?

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cezz
Apr 23, 2021 2:15 pm
Billies
Billies
22 April 2021

Is this slab within normal limits

Is this slab within normal limits

Yes that’s what I would have thought. It’s covered with floorboards now but I think I will have to take the boards off to get a closer look. It’s certainly not…

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Billies
Apr 22, 2021 11:51 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 April 2021

KDR - Fencing

KDR - Fencing

Hi Kotex Temp fencing is pretty cheap, Just for the frontage you're probably going to spend $150/week. What most demo companies do is to include say 3 months work of…

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SejaeD
Apr 22, 2021 10:57 am
SejaeD
oklouise
oklouise
22 April 2021

Floor plan advice

Floor plan advice

based on approximate dimensions for your rooms my suggestions has reduced the total floor area of the house by about 50 sqm and there's probably opportunity for further…

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oklouise
Apr 22, 2021 1:48 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
21 April 2021

NSW Hills District - Knock Down Rebuild

NSW Hills District - Knock Down Rebuild

Lion There are some good builders based in the Hills. Really comes down to you budget. If you have $1.5m then I would speak to Homestead or Chateau, even Meadowbank…

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SejaeD
Apr 21, 2021 9:02 am
SejaeD
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 April 2021

What smart devices do you use?

What smart devices do you use?

You may get more replies if you log into the Home Theatre and Automation dept ( otherwise known as Nerd Central - but I'm being facetious ). viewforum.php?f=34 Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 21, 2021 8:40 am

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