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Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 July 2022

Cut & fill

Cut & fill

Thomas Depends on where you are located and what method you are using for your approval. For instance in NSW if you are getting a CDC approval the max cut is 600 and…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 25, 2022 8:37 pm
Ashington Homes

I had the same dilemma, wanted a dark roof but not the heat. Did a test on a piece of monument and surfmist with an infrared gun on a 31 degree day the surfmist surface…

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Superduke
Jul 24, 2022 2:51 pm
Denali
Denali
23 July 2022

My build - GJ Gardners - Newport

My build - GJ Gardners - Newport
1, 2

Thanks for replying. Just interested in how its going/went and as many pics as you care to share will be great. Im trying to get a feel of the kitchen/living areas and…

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Denali
Jul 23, 2022 1:42 pm
Max8888
Max8888
23 July 2022

HIA contract 2.1(e)

HIA contract 2.1(e)

Does anyone know if clause 2.1(e) refer to the commencement letter from the bank? It reads "where the name of the lending body is stated in item 6, the owner givers the…

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Max8888
Jul 23, 2022 1:40 pm
nozzle
nozzle
21 July 2022

Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed please.

Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed please.
NSW

Hi GLO, We are in a similar position wanting to install a driveway on a corner block with the proposed driveway 5.4m to the tangent point. How did you go with…

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nozzle
Jul 21, 2022 9:23 pm

Hi All, Looking for some advice on how to escalate a dispute with the Council (Hills Shire) for our DA in North Kellyville. We have purchased a corner block which has an…

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nozzle
Jul 21, 2022 8:31 pm
marbles
marbles
20 July 2022

Water tank requirement in Victoria

Water tank requirement in Victoria

Head across to Whirpool and lookup posts from AndrewRR. He has helped people out getting approval for heat pump HWS in lieu of solar HWS.

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marbles
Jul 21, 2022 12:04 am

My build has been a nightmare, and now I have huge issues with the brickwork and mortar. See attached photos. I'm seeing lime pitting also I believe. Does anyone have an…

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JackHomeBuilder
Jul 20, 2022 2:35 pm
strannik
strannik
20 July 2022

Builder margin Inc or Exc GST

Builder margin Inc or Exc GST
QLD

it gets added to all the variations on top of the cost of the additional work/items it's essentially a 'management fee'

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strannik
Jul 20, 2022 1:22 pm

when we were faced with similar choice we went for the 'brick planter' approach. although in our case we also had an option of just levelling our side to be flat and…

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strannik
Jul 19, 2022 4:06 pm
Max8888
Max8888
19 July 2022

Build with Bold

Build with Bold

The clause is missing the cause of the delay. Assuming the delay is caused by the builder. The question is: does the builder entitle for an increase?

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Max8888
Jul 19, 2022 12:21 pm

Hi....I have an apartment awning window that does not open. It is not locked but there is no handle/latch or winder. The building manager doesn't know either and other…

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kitty1
Jul 18, 2022 9:22 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
17 July 2022

Waffle Pod Slab over retaining walls

Waffle Pod Slab over retaining walls

Better to do it well/properly - even if you pay more. In 5 years it won't matter to the builder.

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Saint Mike
Jul 17, 2022 8:22 am
Saint Mike
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
16 July 2022

Vapour Barrier issues

Vapour Barrier issues
VIC
1, 2, 3

yes

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Mirrmu83
Jul 16, 2022 3:19 pm
strannik
strannik
16 July 2022

Surface drainage issue

Surface drainage issue

Usually whoever changes the natural ground level is responsible for the retaining walls.

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1941
strannik
Jul 16, 2022 12:47 pm
toocan 23
toocan 23
15 July 2022

Has anyone built with COLDON HOMES along Bass Coast VIC?

Has anyone built with COLDON HOMES along Bass Coast VIC?

Any reviews - good or bad please as we are looking to possibly engage them?

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toocan 23
Jul 15, 2022 10:44 am
kennyc
kennyc
14 July 2022

My building progress

My building progress
1, 2, 3

12-07-2022 | Cabinetry Installed Kitchen has been installed along with bathroom and laundry cabinets

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kennyc
Jul 14, 2022 1:07 am
tafadzwa
tafadzwa
12 July 2022

Majestic by Plantation Homes

Majestic by Plantation Homes

Hi there, Did you end up building the majestic, we are looking at it and would like to get your experience.

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tafadzwa
Jul 12, 2022 7:40 pm
kennyc
kennyc
12 July 2022

25 grand grant

25 grand grant

Can you go back to the builder and get them to write another letter to prove your commencement date started within the time limit? That's probably your only option I would…

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1972
kennyc
Jul 12, 2022 7:11 pm
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
12 July 2022

Building a Doulton in Geelong

Building a Doulton in Geelong
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

The process was dragged out a bit due to covid delays and building restrictions! Our SS has been super helpful, even after the handover, with a few items to be fixed!

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Sparkyf
Jul 12, 2022 10:01 am
Sparkyf
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 July 2022

Home build certification taking long - Shoud I be concerned?

Home build certification taking long - Shoud I be concerned?

The minimum mandate will be a certificate of compliance If the builder hasn't paid for a report then it's conveniently not provided to owners. Delays and shortages are a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 12, 2022 12:43 am
StructuralBIMGuy
nikwho
nikwho
11 July 2022

Kitchen island stone upgrade

Kitchen island stone upgrade
WA

Hii ! Are you looking for a…

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1751
nikwho
Jul 11, 2022 9:56 pm
AVM470
AVM470
11 July 2022

Angle lintels and end bearing

Angle lintels and end bearing

If im interpreting your post correctly, end bearing doesnt matter (in the typical masonry opening lintel sense), as the columns are picking up the beam. The angle is just…

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AVM470
Jul 11, 2022 8:59 pm
afpo23
afpo23
11 July 2022

External Rendering for window reveals

External Rendering for window reveals

Hello I have some very large windows that require angle lintels over them to support brickwork. The brickwork will be rendered over eventually. I don’t want the angles…

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892
afpo23
Jul 11, 2022 8:12 pm
strannik
strannik
11 July 2022

House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising

House cost to land value ratio - avoid overcapitalising
QLD

overcapitalising usually means don't build things like pool, fireplace etc, unless you actually need it, or it's expected that the kind of house you're building should…

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strannik
Jul 11, 2022 6:04 pm
CV888
CV888
11 July 2022

Seeking a good 3rd party building inspector South Australia

Seeking a good 3rd party building inspector South Australia
SA

Hi, we are building with Metricon and we are concerned about the quality of the build and suspect some work is not up to standard. Can anyone recommend a private building…

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2171
CV888
Jul 11, 2022 10:17 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 July 2022

Treatment of structural HW within brick pier

Treatment of structural HW within brick pier

No need for internal columns and framing within the brick pier? If you are concerned about point loads double up the brick leaf under the beams add in 12mm threaded tie rods hth

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5123
StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 10, 2022 2:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Althom
Althom
10 July 2022

What colour garage door?

What colour garage door?

Which way does it face? If facing into the sun then you should go with the lightest possible colour to keep down heat buildup in the garage

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Althom
Jul 10, 2022 12:34 pm
Althom
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 July 2022

Metricon Studio M Appointment - What to avoid?

Metricon Studio M Appointment - What to avoid?

The correct process is to assess the value and to minimise the variations What gets taken out and credited back to you is minus the builders margins (profits) What gets…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 10, 2022 12:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
timhawx
timhawx
8 July 2022

KDR by Sienna Homes in sunny bayside Melbourne

KDR by Sienna Homes in sunny bayside Melbourne
VIC

Thanks for doing the blog SuperSabre76. As someone else stated, there's very little feedback or info on Sienna other than their web site so this has been a handy…

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timhawx
Jul 08, 2022 8:40 pm
Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
8 July 2022

Building inspector recommendation in Sydney

Building inspector recommendation in Sydney

Items below that require attention: Seal the…

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Samz_Turra
Jul 08, 2022 6:44 pm
bc123
bc123
8 July 2022

BRICK CALLOUT: PGH Sculpted Grey! Anyone used? Can find no p

BRICK CALLOUT: PGH Sculpted Grey! Anyone used? Can find no p

Hoping someone on here as built with PGH Sculpted Grey. The catalogue colour are way off the sample and the 2 addresses we got in our area don't have it on facade so…

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bc123
Jul 08, 2022 10:43 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 July 2022

Charged rain water system and compliant downpipes

Charged rain water system and compliant downpipes

Box gutter drainage compliance is different to eaves gutter compliance. Whereas eaves gutter compliance factors a 1:20 year storm event, box gutter drainage compliance…

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SaveH2O
Jul 07, 2022 11:45 pm
SaveH2O
strannik
strannik
7 July 2022

Brick selection and omitting rendering

Brick selection and omitting rendering

There's also an option of tiles for cleaner look

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strannik
Jul 07, 2022 11:39 pm
Tyra
Tyra
7 July 2022

Slab payment

Slab payment

Okay so apparently the payment was due yesterday. They sent the letter to my work email and they blocked it . She said I needed to let her know when I was going to pay .…

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Tyra
Jul 07, 2022 6:44 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
7 July 2022

Builder structural warranty

Builder structural warranty

thanks very much for sharing more insights.

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kumar2015
Jul 07, 2022 8:59 am
building-expert
building-expert
5 July 2022

Timber frame exposed for extended period of time - should I

Timber frame exposed for extended period of time - should I

If your frame has passed inspection you should be Ok but if you are worried refer to the building surveyor who is the ultimate certifier on the job. But be careful what…

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building-expert
Jul 05, 2022 9:50 pm
building-expert
Japevias67
Japevias67
5 July 2022

Anyone here currently building with Langford Jones Homes?

Anyone here currently building with Langford Jones Homes?
1, 2

Hi Teresa would appreciate joining the FB group as we’re caught up in the mess too and would be keen to be part of the collective to discuss options. Can you send me…

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Japevias67
Jul 05, 2022 5:14 pm

Many builders have designs that suit a square block. You can find many on their websites. I got mine from G J Gardner. Even though many did not exactly suit my needs…

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Alfredz
Jul 05, 2022 12:33 pm

Thank you mate How does this look to you ? This is after it is dry by the way Thanks

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joe2022
Jul 04, 2022 3:00 pm
joe2022
joe2022
4 July 2022

Retaining Wall Cost in NSW

Retaining Wall Cost in NSW

Thank you so much mage

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joe2022
Jul 04, 2022 2:58 pm
Noname
Noname
4 July 2022

Henley homes fixed site cost

Henley homes fixed site cost
VIC

I can tell you now, wyndhamvale is clay. H1/H2 MINIMUM.

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Noname
Jul 04, 2022 11:02 am
allblaqk
allblaqk
2 July 2022

First Home - Custom Design in Ipswich - Fireplace & TV

First Home - Custom Design in Ipswich - Fireplace & TV
QLD
1 ... 27, 28, 29

8 Effective Tips for Home Organization and…

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allblaqk
Jul 03, 2022 12:30 am
allblaqk
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
1 July 2022

Builders who can do a suspended slab/bearers and joists?

Builders who can do a suspended slab/bearers and joists?

Bunbury Just curious as to how much you need to raise your floor and why you think suspended is the only way to go? Are your engineers saying you need to allow the…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 01, 2022 6:38 pm
Ashington Homes

Variation Payment

Variation Payment
NSW

Hi audreamer05 You need to refer to your…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jul 01, 2022 11:36 am
Contracts-Specialist
Marwa990
Marwa990
1 July 2022

Has anyone used this combination of bricks/ colours?

Has anyone used this combination of bricks/ colours?

Hi guys, My architect suggested these colours together (as below). What do…

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Marwa990
Jul 01, 2022 11:15 am
chippy
chippy
30 June 2022

Building terminology- no returns? What does this mean

Building terminology- no returns? What does this mean
QLD

Hey Simeon There was 2.5m² of tiled splashback so the $257 credit is $100 per m² which actually isn't to bad but like most project builders they have kept their margin…

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chippy
Jun 30, 2022 10:50 pm
chippy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
30 June 2022

CDC House size

CDC House size
NSW

tanneetan Samz is correct, its not just the GFA you really need some expert advice on the setbacks, particularly the front set backs in established areas where you have…

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Ashington Homes
Jun 30, 2022 8:42 pm
Ashington Homes

Home builder grant

Home builder grant
SA

Hi jezzarose You may want to refer to your…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jun 30, 2022 7:45 pm
Contracts-Specialist

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