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NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
9 April 2019

Upgrades at colour selection

Upgrades at colour selection
QLD

Yeah I think you can. But we wanted to be able to live in the house!

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2007
NathanRetreat298
Apr 09, 2019 6:43 am
NathanRetreat298
khiladi
khiladi
8 April 2019

Dennis Family Homes - Most horrible builder

Dennis Family Homes - Most horrible builder

We are building with DFH and so far haven’t had any issues. Where are building and who is your sales consultant ?

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khiladi
Apr 08, 2019 11:30 pm
KARTHICK
KARTHICK
8 April 2019

pendant lights in Kitchen

pendant lights in Kitchen
NSW

Hi Folks, I built my first home 6 months ago. I forgot to include provision for having Pendant lights in my Kitchen. Now i am planning to have it. Unfortunately i have…

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KARTHICK
Apr 08, 2019 1:07 am
insider
insider
7 April 2019

SLAB PREPARATION (VIC)

SLAB PREPARATION (VIC)

Should be removed first, the builder cannot construct a slab with rubble.

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insider
Apr 07, 2019 11:01 pm
insider
saeen
saeen
7 April 2019

8homes - colorboard choices

8homes - colorboard choices
NSW

Hi all need some help with 8homes colorboard choices - having a hard time visualizing - can you any of you please share a picture of facades of based on color board…

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saeen
Apr 07, 2019 9:35 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
7 April 2019

Silt pit - what to do with them?

Silt pit - what to do with them?

Many builders used the same round white color cylinder as silt pit. What to do with them? I try to find a grate for it etc. But they are none for round silt pit. Also if…

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MyFirst
Apr 07, 2019 12:11 am
Mary17
Mary17
6 April 2019

Please help with brick colour dark bricks and dark roof

Please help with brick colour dark bricks and dark roof

Hi Sauvan, We are planning to go with BLackheath bricks as well! Can you please let me know what colour of roof you selected ? Do you have a picture to share as well…

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Mary17
Apr 06, 2019 11:49 pm
patel1783
patel1783
6 April 2019

Review standard inclusions provided by builder

Review standard inclusions provided by builder
QLD

Usefull artical... thanks to share

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patel1783
Apr 06, 2019 12:45 pm
Melos
Melos
6 April 2019

Building near protected trees

Building near protected trees
NSW

For cdc have a look at clause 3.33 https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/vi ... /572/part3 You also need to check your local councils website as they should have clear…

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Melos
Apr 06, 2019 6:41 am
Jmartin45
Jmartin45
5 April 2019

Render colour

Render colour

Anyone use ashlite or ashlite half render colour? Would love to see pics. Thanks!

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Jmartin45
Apr 05, 2019 4:41 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
5 April 2019

Who's building with fowler homes???

Who's building with fowler homes???
NSW

Thanks for posting your details. I just checked your website and I really hope that a lot of people use your services before entering into these one sided HIA…

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SejaeD
Apr 05, 2019 4:16 pm
SejaeD
MyFirst
MyFirst
4 April 2019

What your builder won't fix after PCI?

What your builder won't fix after PCI?

Anyone care to share...

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1021
MyFirst
Apr 04, 2019 7:00 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
4 April 2019

Knockdown and rebuild

Knockdown and rebuild

I have had to move powerpoles in front of large projects and they cost circa $50-60k per pole and its a real pain in the you know what. So the builder you spoke to was correct

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SejaeD
Apr 04, 2019 5:29 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
4 April 2019

Question about Bricklayer (Pictures attached)

Question about Bricklayer (Pictures attached)
NSW

They will use mastik or ableflex to fill the joint. Its an expansion joint so needs to be flexible and will look neat

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SejaeD
Apr 04, 2019 5:26 pm
SejaeD
thme
thme
4 April 2019

(WA) Building house - tiling ourselves, which glue??

(WA) Building house - tiling ourselves, which glue??

You'll want something that is flexible, like Resaflex or similar. They have rubber compounds in them, so that if there's small movements in your slab it won't cause the…

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thme
Apr 04, 2019 11:49 am
miszsuby
miszsuby
4 April 2019

Vantage 42 (S-Series) by Metricon in Victoria

Vantage 42 (S-Series) by Metricon in Victoria
VIC

That’s crazy! Is this for the tiles chosen from Beaumont? I selected tiles which were in the same price range as the one provided by the Studio M Cat1. But…

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miszsuby
Apr 04, 2019 8:29 am
MalSannie
MalSannie
4 April 2019

H&H's acreage build - We are in!

H&H's acreage build - We are in!
NSW
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Looks lovely xx

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MalSannie
Apr 04, 2019 4:26 am
MalSannie

Getting closer now, all electrical finished off today, even some of our feature inside and outside lights are up, and rangehood up. Temporary fence removed.

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Jamesp85
Apr 03, 2019 8:02 pm
Jamesp85
samsoft24
samsoft24
3 April 2019

Cheap homebuild in a regional area

Cheap homebuild in a regional area
NSW

Hi all, Looking to build single storey 2/3 bedroom house in regional NSW (Cootamundura/Wagga Wagga/Hunter Valley) area. Just wondering where do I find no-frills…

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samsoft24
Apr 03, 2019 7:01 pm
samsoft24
bank
bank
3 April 2019

Honest advertising

Honest advertising
VIC

I haven't but i'm seeing more and more of them around. There's a couple currently going up in my small estate. From the outside they seem to be moving along at an ok…

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bank
Apr 03, 2019 4:29 pm
bank
Boro
Boro
3 April 2019

Feedback on the plans

Feedback on the plans
1, 2

Thank you. On our modified plan (which I haven’t loaded as it has too much writing on it) we’ve actually extended the garage and put in a shower to the guest bed…

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Boro
Apr 03, 2019 1:42 pm
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
3 April 2019

Build contract

Build contract

Signing up for the new contract is always difficult because you need to read the written contract carefully which is important for everyone. I have tried to follow some…

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InvincibleInDN
Apr 03, 2019 9:02 am
InvincibleInDN
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
3 April 2019

Coral Homes Daydream 28 Far North Coast NSW

Coral Homes Daydream 28 Far North Coast NSW
NSW
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Thank u so much for ur reply. We decided not to go with building inspector n do it ourself.

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MrsAJ
Apr 03, 2019 7:35 am
l_vanslyke
l_vanslyke
2 April 2019

Build delays from consumer point of view

Build delays from consumer point of view

Just noticed you are in Victoria, check the link below for the equivalent to the QBCC I would also get in contact with the DBDRV to get an opinion on the matter

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l_vanslyke
Apr 02, 2019 2:35 pm
41202
41202
2 April 2019

Building with AHB in Harpley, Werribee

Building with AHB in Harpley, Werribee

which lot number?thanks

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41202
Apr 02, 2019 2:00 pm
41202
D.LAM
D.LAM
2 April 2019

First home owner grant

First home owner grant

Thanks alot for your detail information, really great help!

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D.LAM
Apr 02, 2019 1:32 pm
Emboon
Emboon
2 April 2019

Anyone heard of riverhill homes?

Anyone heard of riverhill homes?
NSW

I saw they have an ad in realestate but couldnt find any reviews. They are selling off the plan house and land packages They dont have a website. All i can find is the…

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Emboon
Apr 02, 2019 1:20 am
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
1 April 2019

Bricks and windows review

Bricks and windows review

If the bricks meet the AS3700 for dimensional size, compressive strength and match the display walls in colour and texture. Each manufacturer should provide bricks that…

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abrickspecialist
Apr 01, 2019 3:58 pm
abrickspecialist
kks
kks
1 April 2019

Termimesh installed correctly?

Termimesh installed correctly?
SA

Mesh anti-termite material is stuck to vertical edge of your concrete slab, extended out under your brick-work - often at second course. Vital that external edge of your…

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kks
Apr 01, 2019 11:59 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
1 April 2019

Custom Home Builder - Melbourne

Custom Home Builder - Melbourne
VIC

I assume at 20k per sq u r getting upmarket inclusions? Hardwood timber flooring etc. If not wnhy does it need to be customed build house? I can understand if your…

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MyFirst
Apr 01, 2019 8:36 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
31 March 2019

Downpipe connection spitting out water.

Downpipe connection spitting out water.
VIC

Thanks for your reply.

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MyFirst
Mar 31, 2019 2:10 pm
alexp79
alexp79
30 March 2019

The best slab design

The best slab design
NSW

Depends on the soil - you may not need any piers at all. In-ground slabs are generally better. No matter what are you doing, you would need to make sure you have a good…

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alexp79
Mar 30, 2019 1:46 am

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TimBone
Mar 30, 2019 12:32 am
Cleef85
Cleef85
29 March 2019

Building with Dennis Family Homes

Building with Dennis Family Homes
VIC
1 ... 29, 30, 31

We're building the kimberley 30 😊 and know another building the 28

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Cleef85
Mar 29, 2019 11:18 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
29 March 2019

BASIX help? Any gurus?

BASIX help? Any gurus?

Alex is spot on. BASIX is a big waste of time and the modelling they use is pseudo science. put your heating in afterwards, although very curious what area you live in…

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SejaeD
Mar 29, 2019 3:50 pm
SejaeD
Jacqui1
Jacqui1
29 March 2019

Has anyome built with Reward Homes- Riverstone

Has anyome built with Reward Homes- Riverstone
NSW

Actually, I’m in Accounting and do not work for the company I am suggesting. I am just giving my own personal opinion which is the point of this forum. I have built…

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Jacqui1
Mar 29, 2019 2:36 pm
Teddy2009
Teddy2009
28 March 2019

Owner Builder

Owner Builder

Thanks heaps mate, yeh getting given the run around and we are totally confused!!!

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Teddy2009
Mar 28, 2019 10:43 pm
callmeal
callmeal
28 March 2019

Joining new house to existing granny flat

Joining new house to existing granny flat
NSW

So... not sure if this is a really stupid idea, but we need to upsize and build a house, but are hoping to join it to our existing (currently separate) granny flat to make…

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callmeal
Mar 28, 2019 9:42 pm
Burny
Burny
28 March 2019

Lot Orientation Opinions

Lot Orientation Opinions

Thanks for the reply mate, most helpful!

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Burny
Mar 28, 2019 5:29 pm
amilelka
amilelka
27 March 2019

Help with north facing block

Help with north facing block

Also if you make the access to the bedroom hallway near the kitchen/ ldry then it will make the living/ dining area less of a thoroughfare. You will have more furnishing…

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amilelka
Mar 27, 2019 11:27 am
RECO
RECO
26 March 2019

Simonds building

Simonds building
VIC
1, 2

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RECO
Mar 26, 2019 10:52 pm
darb74
darb74
26 March 2019

Need feedback on our floor plan

Need feedback on our floor plan
1, 2, 3

I'm certainly no expert on house design, but after having another look at your latest draft plans I have a couple of other thoughts/questions for you to…

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darb74
Mar 26, 2019 10:10 pm
darb74
sandspands
sandspands
26 March 2019

Henley Reserve - Customised Amalfi 32

Henley Reserve - Customised Amalfi 32

Hi, how much did they charge you for the ceiling upgrade ? We are visiting the St Claire estate soon and have penned down Amalfi as our top favourite. Can let you know how we go.

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sandspands
Mar 26, 2019 9:42 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
25 March 2019

Anyone building with ABC homes in qld?

Anyone building with ABC homes in qld?
VIC

Same QBCC licence number as Metricon Qld. As far as I know, they are located in North Lakes, Brisbane. Unsure what the business model is though.

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sweetswisssteel
Mar 25, 2019 12:12 am
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
24 March 2019

Building in Queensland [QLD]

Building in Queensland [QLD]
QLD

Nathan, I am building a Retreat 298 with Hallmark Homes in Cabooture. It is a QM Property development “Hammond Crossing”

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NathanRetreat298
Mar 24, 2019 11:23 pm
NathanRetreat298
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 March 2019

Insulate on top of bondek

Insulate on top of bondek

No, bondek as the name implies is a structural composite floor System (Concrete, Reinforcement ribs, Steel pan formwork, NO Sandwiched…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 24, 2019 11:18 am
StructuralBIMGuy
AlluraResident6
AlluraResident6
24 March 2019

Any reviews on ABC Homes?

Any reviews on ABC Homes?
VIC

I believe ABC homes is backed by Metricon.But still cant find enough reviews.Has any one built with them?

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1957
AlluraResident6
Mar 24, 2019 10:12 am
Tony_Trix
Tony_Trix
24 March 2019

Thrive homes

Thrive homes
NSW

Can someone please share their experience with Thrive homes? We are struggling to choose between Domaine & Thrive Homes..!!

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Tony_Trix
Mar 24, 2019 2:01 am

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