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WifeofHunza
WifeofHunza
9 January 2019

Solid Timber Flooring - any feedback on Greenhill Timber ?

Solid Timber Flooring - any feedback on Greenhill Timber ?
VIC

Thanks, yes I though that supplying to RMIT and Aust Tennis was impressive as well. We have skiting boards just tacked on so they are "easy" enough to remove and refit. Re…

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WifeofHunza
Jan 09, 2019 4:12 pm
WifeofHunza
Joker
Joker
9 January 2019

Help provided

Help provided

Welcome to the forum, you will find plenty needing help by just reading many other posts, plenty of all sorts of advice needed in our terrible regulatory building system,…

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Joker
Jan 09, 2019 1:22 pm
building-expert
building-expert
8 January 2019

14 month old home water entering laundry damaging door

14 month old home water entering laundry damaging door
VIC

Builders warranty in Victoria is 10 years Water entering building is not acceptable and is in breach of performance requirements of the NCC Unless you have interfered with…

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building-expert
Jan 08, 2019 3:26 pm
building-expert
kirashogun
kirashogun
8 January 2019

Dishwasher Recess / Built-In

Dishwasher Recess / Built-In
WA

There is no big difference apart from 4-6 screws holding the integrated version to the rest of the cabinet but integrated/semi integrated will look a lot nicer. They are…

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kirashogun
Jan 08, 2019 2:40 pm
justme15
justme15
8 January 2019

Better Living Group Melbourne

Better Living Group Melbourne
VIC
1, 2

Just following up here as well. Did anyone end up with Mazzei? I'm interested to get some reviews.

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justme15
Jan 08, 2019 11:33 am

Pictured is the 720mm CSD we had on the pantry of our last house. This door was only standard height - if you have 2340mm door height it will likely make it appear…

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Possums
Jan 07, 2019 11:50 am

Hi bobbyjack we were first home buyers and didn’t need to pay any stamp duty I did find this snippet hope it helps :)

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vanessah2015
Jan 06, 2019 2:31 pm
vanessah2015
r_13
r_13
6 January 2019

Merricks 42 Build - Beveridge VIC

Merricks 42 Build - Beveridge VIC
VIC

Hey cazz82 did you ever proceed with the Merricks/Bentleigh? How's your project coming along?

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r_13
Jan 06, 2019 6:08 am
r_13
Taluala
Taluala
5 January 2019

Battle-Axe Block Power Connection Q WA

Battle-Axe Block Power Connection Q WA

Um, I know that we have had a connection for our house put into the existing meter box, but Im not sure what the half height pole is. Thanks for your response about the easement.

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Taluala
Jan 04, 2019 11:07 pm
sircorp
sircorp
4 January 2019

Slab M class or H1?

Slab M class or H1?
NSW

Hi Annu, What was the additional cost for H1 slab ? Also was the house single story or double story

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sircorp
Jan 04, 2019 1:35 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
4 January 2019

Building with Metricon - Graffiti Indoor Walls

Building with Metricon - Graffiti Indoor Walls

You must have a very nice and understanding site supervisor lol who doesn't follow the Metricon contract rules !! Lucky you !!

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sweetswisssteel
Jan 04, 2019 10:29 am
NikMc
NikMc
4 January 2019

Bedroom Door opening

Bedroom Door opening

Just wanting any comments on yes or no for main bedroom door opening outway.....we have a issue with the door being able to open inways...if we were to do outways we would…

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NikMc
Jan 04, 2019 9:25 am
InvincibleInDN
InvincibleInDN
4 January 2019

front fence and gate installation before handover?

front fence and gate installation before handover?
NSW

I think this issue could be easily solved if you will talk to your biulder, I think you can find a compromise

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InvincibleInDN
Jan 04, 2019 7:19 am
InvincibleInDN
Saint Girl
Saint Girl
3 January 2019

Henley Reserve Ivory

Henley Reserve Ivory
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Seriously?! They won’t pay for any fences bordering their property?! That’s crazy. I chuckled at your tree hugger comment as that must be how I sound Their…

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Saint Girl
Jan 03, 2019 9:24 pm
Saint Girl
itschardy
itschardy
3 January 2019

Weather board

Weather board

Hi, We're currently building a house that's rendered everywhere with james hardie linea weatherboard cladding on the elevation. Hopefully someone else can chip in and…

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itschardy
Jan 03, 2019 1:16 pm
itschardy
alexp79
alexp79
3 January 2019

Pier depth for cut and fill site

Pier depth for cut and fill site

I wouldn't risk as builders generally have no idea of what good drainage on clay means. Especially I would never go for waffles in cut and fill scenarios on reactive…

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alexp79
Jan 03, 2019 12:46 am
sircorp
sircorp
2 January 2019

Porter Davis Charlton

Porter Davis Charlton
VIC

Thanks Macfarlane Manor. I realised the picture you posted is from a Display Home as Wood Work in in front of Facade and Entry to the entrance door at ground floor is…

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sircorp
Jan 02, 2019 7:29 pm
sircorp
sircorp
2 January 2019

Porter Davis Charlton 33

Porter Davis Charlton 33
VIC
1, 2

Do you mind sharing picture of finished Charlton 33 with Porter Davis (Including Facade, Kitchen & Alfresco)

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sircorp
Jan 02, 2019 6:12 pm

Now at lock-up stage (as at 20 Dec 2018 )

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BuLe
Jan 02, 2019 8:51 am
BuLe
Green Dream
Green Dream
1 January 2019

Building a new home with DC Living - QLD

Building a new home with DC Living - QLD
QLD

Hi, just wondering how your build experience was?

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Green Dream
Jan 01, 2019 9:19 am
Green Dream
Green Dream
1 January 2019

DC Builders Experiences

DC Builders Experiences
QLD

Did you end up going with DC?

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Green Dream
Jan 01, 2019 9:17 am
Yoshi and Peach
Yoshi and Peach
1 January 2019

Henley Reserve Aegean 45 KDR

Henley Reserve Aegean 45 KDR
VIC

Hello Dmitri, we are also considering KDNR with Henley AEGEAN 38 or Porter Davis MADISON 40 as we like the floor plans of both but we have heard so much negative reviews…

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Yoshi and Peach
Jan 01, 2019 8:24 am
Macher
Macher
30 December 2018

Metricon Vantage

Metricon Vantage
1, 2, 3, 4

It's been a while. Any more updates for your build?

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Macher
Dec 30, 2018 10:36 pm
Macher
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Rachael13
Dec 30, 2018 3:38 pm
Rachael13
Bobbyjack
Bobbyjack
30 December 2018

Building home finance options

Building home finance options

Hi guys, total naive newbie question. I posted before but didn't get any replies. We found a block of land we like, and then wish to build a house for us on it. The…

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Bobbyjack
Dec 30, 2018 11:33 am
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
29 December 2018

Building to lock-up stage only - does it save $$

Building to lock-up stage only - does it save $$
NSW

All builders will have slightly different definitions of "Lock Up" stage. Just make sure you spell out exactly what you expect to be done by this stage. It will make your…

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sweetswisssteel
Dec 29, 2018 10:29 pm
Aussietrooper
Aussietrooper
29 December 2018

Is this an expansion joint, or a mistake?

Is this an expansion joint, or a mistake?

It's neither. It's just crappy worksmanship. If it were an expansion joint (finished or not), the mortar of the bricks on the right would not touch the bricks on the left.…

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Aussietrooper
Dec 29, 2018 5:19 pm
mpricecs
mpricecs
29 December 2018

Coral Homes – Grange 29 (St Kilda façade) HB/QLD

Coral Homes – Grange 29 (St Kilda façade) HB/QLD
QLD
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Footing, block work and steps $12k. Render $4.5k. Tiling/tiles $3.5k.

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mpricecs
Dec 29, 2018 2:05 pm
gogo65
gogo65
27 December 2018

Concept design evaluation

Concept design evaluation
VIC

Just me, if the bath is behind the closed door, then there’ll be no natural light into that area

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gogo65
Dec 27, 2018 5:27 pm
gogo65
radford
radford
24 December 2018

Andenbrook Ballina

Andenbrook Ballina

Know what you mean,very hard to tick all the boxes with a narrow block and avoid the long hall way. We have been back and forth many times trying to get it right lol. All…

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radford
Dec 24, 2018 3:57 pm
esanto1
esanto1
23 December 2018

Should I get the TV antenna installed?

Should I get the TV antenna installed?

I recently built in Sydney and my builder charged $600 for antenna installation which I thought was pricey so didn’t get it done. Since I moved in, I got various…

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esanto1
Dec 23, 2018 7:09 am
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pandibabi
Dec 22, 2018 9:29 pm
pandibabi
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 December 2018

Staircase Upgrade Cost

Staircase Upgrade Cost
NSW

Forg I hear the argument that it is not part of the structure all the time. My2c a simple staircase technically is designed as a Inclined…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 22, 2018 9:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
cgoldring
cgoldring
21 December 2018

Wisdom Homes Admin Issues

Wisdom Homes Admin Issues

Hi all, Just thought I’d give a quick update on our situation. We’ve spoken with Wisdom about our frustrations, and we now have a new CSR who will hopefully be much…

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cgoldring
Dec 21, 2018 3:22 pm
SAFA1
SAFA1
20 December 2018

Cupboard door gaps

Cupboard door gaps

Thanks all for your feedback. Gives me a bit of comfort. I sent pics to the supervisor who agreed it wasn’t the best quality work and would be fixed. The island is also…

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SAFA1
Dec 20, 2018 8:24 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
20 December 2018

Incorrect roof pitch

Incorrect roof pitch

Hi Sarah Try Don Dixon. He services Brisbane area. http://www.buildingpestinspectionsnorth ... te.com.au/ Phone 0418…

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luxbuild
Dec 20, 2018 8:02 pm
Skies4L
Skies4L
20 December 2018

Stormwater costs

Stormwater costs

Ha. Appreciate the response Forg. Nah just a simple connection involving a trench and a pipe. Builder has quoted a relatively small sum to have it done before handover. I…

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Skies4L
Dec 20, 2018 10:31 am
Skies4L
MrsJM
MrsJM
20 December 2018

Feature Glass near entrance

Feature Glass near entrance

Having built a home with voids and lots of glass... yeah looks pretty in the display but you need to think about: -blinds -privacy during the day without compromising…

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MrsJM
Dec 20, 2018 5:08 am
MrsJM
Jamesp85
Jamesp85
19 December 2018

HELP - night sky and monument

HELP - night sky and monument

Should have our roof on by friday with night sky all three we are going with white sandy colour brick. Follow my thread for further pics.

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Jamesp85
Dec 19, 2018 7:44 pm
Jamesp85
kirashogun
kirashogun
18 December 2018

Hall and Hart - handover site leveling issue

Hall and Hart - handover site leveling issue

Pretty standard across the industry. It’s pathetic really. Owner end up footing the bill for further escalation just to meet code.

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kirashogun
Dec 18, 2018 10:51 pm
amritamistu
amritamistu
18 December 2018

Fair Haven Homes building experience - Wall tiles

Fair Haven Homes building experience - Wall tiles
VIC

The laminate is from category 2

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amritamistu
Dec 18, 2018 9:56 pm
guru1612
guru1612
18 December 2018

Building Hamilton 230 with mimosa homes

Building Hamilton 230 with mimosa homes
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi Yasir, How did you go? Have you got your keys yet? I saw your review on product review.

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guru1612
Dec 18, 2018 3:38 pm
ash1024
ash1024
18 December 2018

I will never ever build with wisdom homes. Horrible experien

I will never ever build with wisdom homes. Horrible experien

I build my house with wisdom homes, had to go through with lot of trouble. Such as inappropriate site supervisor, inappropriate variation added at the end of the…

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ash1024
Dec 18, 2018 2:37 pm
jamesn
jamesn
17 December 2018

Custom build a new house, need some comment

Custom build a new house, need some comment
1, 2

This is a great idea, thank you

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jamesn
Dec 17, 2018 11:47 am
ShaunBryson
ShaunBryson
17 December 2018

Montgomery Homes

Montgomery Homes
NSW

Hi Cliffo, would love to read your blog, we are going with Carolina 302

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ShaunBryson
Dec 17, 2018 10:15 am
donna79
donna79
16 December 2018

Building Panama 33 Plantation Homes

Building Panama 33 Plantation Homes

How long did your build take? I’m trying to figure out how long to extend our lease by😞

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donna79
Dec 16, 2018 10:14 pm
gogo65
gogo65
16 December 2018

Get the down lights from your own electrician is cheap?

Get the down lights from your own electrician is cheap?

What type of recommendations do you want?

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gogo65
Dec 16, 2018 5:54 pm
gogo65
iTool
iTool
16 December 2018

Retired Builder /engineer and designer/project manager.

Retired Builder /engineer and designer/project manager.

...and as expected, he demonstrates my point. Thread views up 35% since last night, I'm sure OP appreciates the bump. I'm not quite sure how the techno-predilections of…

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iTool
Dec 16, 2018 10:43 am

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