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building-expert
building-expert
5 November 2019

Extra piering variation raised by Builder

Extra piering variation raised by Builder

Read the last line of my previous answer

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building-expert
Nov 05, 2019 5:23 am
building-expert
bluemetal77
bluemetal77
4 November 2019

Steel Mono Stringer Staircase - Local options and cost

Steel Mono Stringer Staircase - Local options and cost

Hi. We are building in North-west Sydney (Kellyville) and wanted to know if anyone has had the experience of putting ina steel mono stringer staircase in recently and who…

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bluemetal77
Nov 04, 2019 7:21 pm
bluemetal77
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
4 November 2019

H1 slab for H2 class soil

H1 slab for H2 class soil
NSW
1, 2

I won't give up the location of my build , but I will say this, since I got my "E" slab, the same volume builder has contrsucted most new builds around the estate on big…

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sweetswisssteel
Nov 04, 2019 7:05 pm
indo26slate
indo26slate
4 November 2019

Has anyone built with Plan Build Homes?

Has anyone built with Plan Build Homes?
QLD
1, 2

I'll send you a private message with my number

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indo26slate
Nov 04, 2019 5:59 pm
alymei
alymei
3 November 2019

Building new house - Kitchen and Theater help

Building new house - Kitchen and Theater help

We went 1200 wide hinged door - not pivot abd its beautiful - definitely consider 1200 w

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alymei
Nov 03, 2019 8:23 pm
Codesta13
Codesta13
2 November 2019

Avonlee Henley Brook Perth

Avonlee Henley Brook Perth
WA
1 ... 155, 156, 157

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Codesta13
Nov 02, 2019 12:53 pm
Superfly1130
Superfly1130
2 November 2019

Can I DIY my untreated timber frames?

Can I DIY my untreated timber frames?

Thanks. I know I haven't seen any topic related to DIY ing their timber frames. Thanks for the feedback

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Superfly1130
Nov 02, 2019 9:03 am
ST-Hardy
ST-Hardy
1 November 2019

Our McDonald Jones Bronte Build

Our McDonald Jones Bronte Build
1, 2

Hi Stephen and Jo, You have a beautiful block, I would love to one day build a beautiful big home on a block like that :) For now, I will settle for our standard suburban…

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ST-Hardy
Nov 01, 2019 8:28 pm
ST-Hardy
Koda67
Koda67
31 October 2019

Time to completion - townhouse (Monash)

Time to completion - townhouse (Monash)

Thats great mate, Almost there!! (Hopefully my estimate was correct)

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Koda67
Oct 31, 2019 12:06 pm
imprinting
imprinting
31 October 2019

WA Demolish and Build - Ben Trager

WA Demolish and Build - Ben Trager

We're just behind you with our build Our upper floor slab was scheduled to be poured beginning of week, but it didnt happen. Thanks for the advice, please keep it…

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imprinting
Oct 31, 2019 10:11 am
Newbie2019
Newbie2019
31 October 2019

Builder Recommendations

Builder Recommendations

Any suggestions for a reasonably priced custom builder in Melbourne who can do French provincial? Currently looking at Carter Grange or Comdain, but am hoping I can find…

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Newbie2019
Oct 31, 2019 4:47 am
thattime
thattime
31 October 2019

Building a modified Coral Noosa 279 - We're In

Building a modified Coral Noosa 279 - We're In
NSW
1 ... 19, 20, 21

Hello, I like that facade and wouldn't be upset to come home to it. :) About our facade it was basically just a custom design that Coral accommodated for us. We just…

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thattime
Oct 31, 2019 2:52 am
thattime
Shi
Shi
30 October 2019

Colour Selection Help: Brick, Front Door, Caesarstone

Colour Selection Help: Brick, Front Door, Caesarstone

Thanks a lot Ben888, it has been a great summary of advise for my entire list of concerns. Thanks and Regards, Shi

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Shi
Oct 30, 2019 10:42 pm
Sunny84
Sunny84
30 October 2019

Charleston Homes

Charleston Homes
NSW

Hi All We have been talking to Charleston Homes about building a potential home... So far the experience has been a bit up and down... Wondering what peoples experience…

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Sunny84
Oct 30, 2019 7:35 pm
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koreahot123
Oct 30, 2019 6:56 pm
French_Maiden
French_Maiden
30 October 2019

Brick patterns

Brick patterns

Hi, we are building a new house and would love to use double and single brick similar to the attached photo. Our builder is asking for a more detailed brick plan. We don't…

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French_Maiden
Oct 30, 2019 6:11 pm

I have missed to get an extra junction box for front garden lighting. Now I am looking for options how to achieve this. 1. I have a power point (PP) in the balcony…

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Clean
Oct 30, 2019 1:52 pm
lolly72
lolly72
30 October 2019

Building with Orion Homes in Armstrong Creek, VIC.

Building with Orion Homes in Armstrong Creek, VIC.
VIC
1, 2, 3

Our build was supposed to be 8 months, and turned into 12.5mths. We got paid $250 a week in liquidated damages. We moved in June 2018 and they have only just begun to…

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lolly72
Oct 30, 2019 9:53 am
Natsky123
Natsky123
30 October 2019

Dennis Family - Ekati 29 Build

Dennis Family - Ekati 29 Build

Guys, We are building Ekati 29 North of Melbourne (Wollert). Anyone has experience with DFH and has build an Ekati house as well? Appreciate if you can provide some…

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Natsky123
Oct 30, 2019 6:50 am
ourrawsonbalmoral38
ourrawsonbalmoral38
29 October 2019

Rawson homes

Rawson homes
ACT

oops sorry to the OP for 'polluting your thread' I searched for the rawson general thread and had thought this was it! Yeah in an ideal world a long settlement would be…

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ourrawsonbalmoral38
Oct 29, 2019 10:30 pm
Salfield
Salfield
29 October 2019

KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 mark ii in Newcastle.

KDR - Rawson Chifley 42 mark ii in Newcastle.
NSW
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Hi mate. Good luck tomorrow. Best advice is to go over everything with a fine tooth comb. If you are organised and confident on what you want you should be right. It’s…

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Salfield
Oct 29, 2019 8:53 pm
Callifo
Callifo
28 October 2019

White roof with white bricks

White roof with white bricks

I struggled finding anything, even photos of this combo. In the end, I went with surfmist roof and Chiffon grey brick, as with decent eves (I went to 600mm), there should…

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Callifo
Oct 28, 2019 10:53 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
28 October 2019

G J Gardner or Coral Homes Flagstone, Jimboomba QLD

G J Gardner or Coral Homes Flagstone, Jimboomba QLD
QLD

That's great! It doesn't sound like major issues with the door and paint either. If we go with Coral i'm hoping to get a good site supervisor. So far, i've only heard…

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Harweeeee
Oct 28, 2019 1:12 pm
Harweeeee
Jaime.E
Jaime.E
27 October 2019

Do I need to have gas connected

Do I need to have gas connected

I emailed the the greens member Mark who wrote the article to ask for more information about it. I will pot any information he has given me. Has anyone who has built in…

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Jaime.E
Oct 27, 2019 9:28 pm
insider
insider
27 October 2019

slab photos for your comments please

slab photos for your comments please

No the engineer should engage a concrete testing firm to core and test the concrete.The engineer can also perform a schmidt hammer test.

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insider
Oct 27, 2019 6:44 pm
insider
Gaudi
Gaudi
27 October 2019

Is this upto standard for exterior of home

Is this upto standard for exterior of home

You’ve made the final payment. You can try at your 3 month maintenance to discuss but I think you’ll need a lawyer to assist you in working through the contractual…

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Gaudi
Oct 26, 2019 11:57 pm
aandsc
aandsc
26 October 2019

New Home Build - Adelaide

New Home Build - Adelaide

That is great to hear, thank you for taking the time to reply. We have been keeping any eye on a few homes going up in our estate and we have to say they workmanship is…

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aandsc
Oct 26, 2019 2:13 pm
aandsc
Mylatilly2
Mylatilly2
25 October 2019

HomeBuyers Centre Victoria Addison 20

HomeBuyers Centre Victoria Addison 20

We are currently building the Addison! So hard to picture with no display home. We are at plastering stage, so starting to get a better idea of size etc! Did you end up building?

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Mylatilly2
Oct 25, 2019 7:47 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
25 October 2019

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio
NSW

Thanks for that. All finished and loving life!

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SejaeD
Oct 25, 2019 12:58 pm
SejaeD
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JJhomeBuild
Oct 24, 2019 6:08 pm
Joker
Joker
24 October 2019

Dennis Family Homes - Pictures - Metro South East Victoria

Dennis Family Homes - Pictures - Metro South East Victoria

Hope it's good, but I fear single digit posters are generally , problems in their build big time, hopefully it's not the case.

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Joker
Oct 24, 2019 4:49 pm

Hi See attached photos. All external walls are from structural 140mm timber with EPS panels with fibre cement sheets. As the external walls are constrcuted all the…

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Momarvel
Oct 24, 2019 2:54 pm
triquee79
triquee79
24 October 2019

Firstyle Home - Braeside 42sq

Firstyle Home - Braeside 42sq
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Start here for feedback and questions.

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triquee79
Oct 24, 2019 2:22 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
24 October 2019

Piercing advise

Piercing advise

Site-cost is a generic all-encompassing term and not limited to piering alone. Any comparison without knowing other variable would be meaningless.

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IamSAM
Oct 24, 2019 8:08 am
IamSAM
JulieU
JulieU
23 October 2019

Shower mixer tap touching shower frame...thoughts?

Shower mixer tap touching shower frame...thoughts?

Should have been picked up and moved before waterproofing. Plumbers stuffed up first but the waterproofer also didn’t bother checking .

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JulieU
Oct 23, 2019 8:53 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
23 October 2019

Site Cut HELP!!!

Site Cut HELP!!!

Hi Congrats on the purchase and now begins the journey of building! Have you ad a feature survey done? The pics you have shown for your lot, is provided by the…

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Blacktea2sugars
Oct 23, 2019 8:30 pm
Blacktea2sugars
ST-Hardy
ST-Hardy
23 October 2019

Which floor plan would you choose to build ?

Which floor plan would you choose to build ?
NSW

I prefer the Domaine floor plan... its more open and flows nicer. You could also make the MPR a study :)

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ST-Hardy
Oct 23, 2019 7:46 pm
ST-Hardy
Kerri0909
Kerri0909
23 October 2019

Sand removal

Sand removal

We own a block where at least two of our neighbors builders did this to us - of course we have no clue who it was as we were overseas for several years - it has cost us a…

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Kerri0909
Oct 23, 2019 2:04 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
23 October 2019

Common trench for services

Common trench for services

Hi, can anyone advise how it worked on their own new build with trenching from the house to the road for water supply, sewage pipes, stormwater pipes, electricity, phone…

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Bebbsy
Oct 23, 2019 9:28 am
circaten
circaten
23 October 2019

Question Regarding Variations/Discontinued Appliances

Question Regarding Variations/Discontinued Appliances

Hi guys, hope someone might be able to help me out here! We have just been told by our builder that the range hood model we selected/upgraded to during selections has…

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circaten
Oct 23, 2019 7:59 am

Sharing which might be one of my last updates. Here's the timeline so far: 23-Apr - Loan approval 01-May - Land settlement 14-Jun - Construction…

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SilentChaos
Oct 22, 2019 10:34 pm
ankit.sharma.1987
ankit.sharma.1987
22 October 2019

Carlisle Homes - Easy Living Tennyson 25

Carlisle Homes - Easy Living Tennyson 25
VIC

Hi , How was your experience with Carlisle easy…

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ankit.sharma.1987
Oct 22, 2019 10:43 am
Boro
Boro
22 October 2019

Distance between House and Pool

Distance between House and Pool

in my case it will be over 3M from the closes point of the house. I am told we don't need any additional protection.

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Boro
Oct 22, 2019 7:47 am
Bespokebuilding
Bespokebuilding
21 October 2019

Coral Homes No Caesarstone

Coral Homes No Caesarstone

Hi Brayton, Is there anything else you can cut out? Downgrade appliances? Maybe delete the rendering off the facade. Not having the stone in the wet areas isn't the end…

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Bespokebuilding
Oct 21, 2019 7:08 pm
Bespokebuilding
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
21 October 2019

Steel frames - Coral homes

Steel frames - Coral homes
QLD

Our neighbors have a steel frame home and it is noisy but a different sound to those videos. Apparently it is the steel expanding and contracting. We can hear it from our…

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Tamara1975
Oct 21, 2019 5:21 pm
Ameresa
Ameresa
21 October 2019

Pavers covering weep holes Is This Normal?

Pavers covering weep holes Is This Normal?
WA
1, 2

Hi All my weep holes 20 mm above the concret how I can solve this problem my suggestion is full half of the weep with silicon or do another weep above the old one can I…

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Ameresa
Oct 21, 2019 10:34 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
21 October 2019

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes

Consider the order made against Wisdom Homes by the ACCC in 2018.

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Norfolk
Oct 21, 2019 7:37 am

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