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Du131
Du131
29 October

Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost

Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost
QLD

Hi I’m thinking start a knock down rebuild with Metricon in QLD. I know there are a lot of people talking and very scary about add on cost and gonna be very different…

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Du131
Oct 29, 2024 8:51 am
arrogant_menace
arrogant_menace
18 October

Home Building Blogs

Home Building Blogs
1 ... 75, 76, 77

Starting our journey with Metricon. Ella 20. https://ella20bayside.blogspot.com/2024 ... -play.html

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910423
arrogant_menace
Oct 17, 2024 11:36 pm
Prats09
Prats09
14 October

Electrical Wiring undercoft

Electrical Wiring undercoft
QLD

Hi There, Just looking for some advice on electrical standards/qbcc std for running electrical wires undercroft. We are building a house on stumps on upward sloping…

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23120
Prats09
Oct 14, 2024 9:35 pm
Elives
Elives
16 September

steel cantilever sizes

steel cantilever sizes
QLD

Hi the designer has said that cantilever is 4.18m long and 7m wide is that normal size? we had to increase upstairs bedroom by 200mm and i know nothing about this beam…

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Elives
Sep 16, 2024 6:06 pm
El Forgo
El Forgo
15 September

Show us your facade...

Show us your facade...
1 ... 5, 6, 7

I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we built the house ... but now we're moving on to greener pastures and a professional guy…

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El Forgo
Sep 15, 2024 9:50 am
Linestarboard
Linestarboard
5 September

Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane

Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane
QLD

We're looking at building a Rooming House in Brisbane with Rimfire. Any reviews or feedback from current or previous customers?

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Linestarboard
Sep 05, 2024 7:08 am
Jumaxel
Jumaxel
3 September

Independent Inspector

Independent Inspector
QLD

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a good and reliable independent inspector in the Brisbane area? I'm currently building in Spring Mountain, QLD 4300. Any…

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Jumaxel
Sep 03, 2024 4:32 pm
ankittanna
ankittanna
3 September

Brisbane City Council Site Cover

Brisbane City Council Site Cover
QLD

it does apply if it's a lowset home? because the rule is very wierd. 60% of 399 = 239sqm and 50% of 400 = 200sqm :D so I don't know. should I sell my 3 sqm to the council? :D

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ankittanna
Sep 03, 2024 1:49 pm

Suggest a good private inspector for all phases of construction in Brisbane

Suggest a good private inspector for all phases of construction in Brisbane
QLD

you can do frame @ roof on, windows in, rough-in done, wrap ready for clad, this way you can review all of those elements as well as slab, vapour barrier to slab edge,…

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BuildingandLegal
Aug 28, 2024 9:31 pm
BuildingandLegal

SEQ builders

SEQ builders
QLD

Thank you.

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arrogant_menace
Aug 22, 2024 11:24 pm
ankittanna
ankittanna
22 August

Building with CJ Homes - Aspley

Building with CJ Homes - Aspley
QLD

20th August, 2024: Got the response from the builder with the designs. Didn't like the designs honestly. Our expectation was 220-230sqm. We…

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ankittanna
Aug 22, 2024 11:21 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
21 August

How do you select a builder?

How do you select a builder?
QLD

IMO it's like russian roulette with volume builders. Even with custom builders its extremely hard. Listen to undercover architect podcast. She has a few episodes on volume…

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stonesthrow
Aug 21, 2024 7:18 pm
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
15 August

Any good building consultants in Brisbane?

Any good building consultants in Brisbane?
QLD

Building representative for new build

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10772
Huynhm3
Aug 15, 2024 1:11 pm
Amanda_k
Amanda_k
12 August

Trusses are wrong - missing voids

Trusses are wrong - missing voids
QLD

Thanks 🙏 I was worried if the roof went on before it’s fixed!

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9852
Amanda_k
Aug 12, 2024 10:03 am

Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?

Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?
QLD

Hi all, new to this group. Been watching the site for a while to get an idea of comments and help from everyone. Whilst our questions below are Plainland QLD specific,…

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RetiringSomeday
Jul 23, 2024 12:08 pm
RetiringSomeday
amitesh
amitesh
21 July

Help - Insufficient fall for sewerage house connection

Help - Insufficient fall for sewerage house connection
QLD

For those following along, the engineers have kindly come to the party and will be implementing a solution that should ensure adequate fall to the house connection. This…

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13500
amitesh
Jul 21, 2024 10:23 am
Sven
Sven
18 July

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?
QLD

Did you find the answers you were looking for? We have been out to the display home & the stone facade on the front & internally around the fireplace is not provided by…

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Sven
Jul 18, 2024 1:37 pm
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
5 July

HIA Contract ‘execution’ date

HIA Contract ‘execution’ date
QLD

Hi all, I’ll be querying this with my building broker and my solicitor, but just wanted to get people’s thoughts on this special condition: “This contract is valid…

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Mofflepop
Jul 05, 2024 8:57 am
Mofflepop
Brendan23
Brendan23
28 June

Architect specialising in Bushfire rating design - Sunshine

Architect specialising in Bushfire rating design - Sunshine
QLD

Also had a look at your website and can see you also assist with this

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Brendan23
Jun 28, 2024 4:53 pm
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
24 June

Concerning charges from builder for building inspector

Concerning charges from builder for building inspector
QLD

In QLD there is form 12 for aspect of work completed inspection certificate and also form 16 for each stage of work inspections. Your builder should supply you and the…

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Eng. B A
Jun 24, 2024 12:43 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
24 June

Rough price guide for boundary fencing

Rough price guide for boundary fencing
QLD

We are still mid build, so very recent, quotes received 13/6/2024. We haven't accepted ours yet, waiting for a better idea on completion time for our build.

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nickmaj
Jun 24, 2024 11:56 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
17 June

Upgrading from N3 to N4 wind rating

Upgrading from N3 to N4 wind rating
QLD

It depends on how much load coming on the wall framing. However you can use more top and bottom plates and studs and/or higher timber grade if required to maintain the 70mm frame.

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Eng. B A
Jun 17, 2024 5:32 am
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
16 June

Building with CJ Homes

Building with CJ Homes
QLD

I agree! I have found reading this so helpful! But it stopped at ‘fixing’ stage? What happened next? Also, I’d love to know who was your first private inspector…

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Mofflepop
Jun 16, 2024 10:09 pm
Mofflepop
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arrogant_menace
Jun 05, 2024 7:56 pm
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
3 June

Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?

Builder in liquidation - collecting stage certificates?
QLD

You need to get back to your contract terms of termination. Generally you have the right for getting all signed forms for the work completed and paid for by you, specially…

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Eng. B A
Jun 03, 2024 6:19 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
24 May

How often do you visit your site?

How often do you visit your site?
1 ... 35, 36, 37

100%, going too often removes the excitement. We are waiting for our gyprock to go in now after i did the pre-lining inspection this morning. I dont really want to see it…

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nickmaj
May 24, 2024 10:31 am
tlcasfre
tlcasfre
21 May

Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD
QLD

Louise4499 We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of wording used and points to explain your argument to win Would be very helpful - Thank…

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tlcasfre
May 21, 2024 8:28 am
bpratt
bpratt
16 May

Things you forget - summary page 32

Things you forget - summary page 32
1 ... 60, 61, 62

Thank you. She had a pretty good life, and pleased I was able to keep her around for 23 years after Dad had passed. I had some friends set up this page, which really…

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bpratt
May 16, 2024 3:22 pm

Getting a construction lawyer

Getting a construction lawyer
QLD

Mofflepop, Are you building around Qld Manly? Building & Legal is a partnership between a construction guy and a construction Lawyer. Construction: we have…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 23, 2024 8:34 pm
BuildingandLegal
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
1 April

Did your builder comply

Did your builder comply
QLD

It's an unfortunate position for the client to be in, BAL should be identified and reported on well before a contract is issued, and not as a variation. Surely there needs…

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DraftRoom
Apr 01, 2024 8:50 am
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
1 April

Bushfire Attack Level Compliance

Bushfire Attack Level Compliance
QLD

It is a fairly consistent issue with the building industry as a whole. We strongly believe that "As-Built Verification" should be required and approved by the consultants…

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DraftRoom
Apr 01, 2024 8:42 am
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
1 April

Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder

Custom builder or pay for own floor plan and take to builder
QLD

Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out…

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DraftRoom
Apr 01, 2024 8:18 am
DraftRoom
hiluxx
hiluxx
14 March

Cut and filled land

Cut and filled land
QLD

Thanks Craig! This make absolutely sense to me!!

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hiluxx
Mar 14, 2024 6:33 pm
hiluxx

Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - Melbourne

Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - Melbourne
QLD
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Nice! Looks pretty good. Will be interesting to see how well the sungrows perform over time.

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Justin Davis - 9314
Mar 06, 2024 7:20 am

Looking for the perfect design - 2 storey in Qld

Looking for the perfect design - 2 storey in Qld
QLD

We used a smaller qld builder who went bankrupt about 12 months after completion of ours. It was a shame as they were good and relatively cheap and I would have used…

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19466
supersleuth
Mar 05, 2024 3:53 pm
SonjiL
SonjiL
4 March

Certificates during construction or handover

Certificates during construction or handover
QLD

Can you give advice on how to get missing certificates needed for a form 21? Our bank requires us to provide one but we are missing 4 building certificates from our first…

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75613
SonjiL
Mar 04, 2024 9:32 am
MarieD2B
MarieD2B
2 March

NEW BUILD IN FNQ

NEW BUILD IN FNQ
QLD

Hi folks, Hope this finds you well. I am looking at a new build in Cannonvale/ Bowen area. To make things worse, it is a C3 zone. The vision is for a double storey house…

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MarieD2B
Mar 02, 2024 12:15 pm
hiluxx
hiluxx
2 March

Site cost for a battleaxe plot

Site cost for a battleaxe plot
QLD

Thanks for the insight! My plot is a new development so hopefully I won't have too much problem during build as everyone should be roughly building together. I also…

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hiluxx
Mar 02, 2024 8:44 am
hiluxx
calvinhobbes1
calvinhobbes1
20 February

Advice on new build

Advice on new build
QLD

Hello, I am new here and looking for advice on an investment project. I have land in South Ripley (4306) a suburb of Brisbane or rather Ipswich. Plot size: 380 sq…

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calvinhobbes1
Feb 20, 2024 10:28 am
jossybgood
jossybgood
12 February

Suggestions whether to build my granny flat first or house?

Suggestions whether to build my granny flat first or house?
QLD

hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback please on whether I should build my granny flat first before my main house at the…

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jossybgood
Feb 12, 2024 10:10 am
Ownitsucks
Ownitsucks
5 February

custom Build ownit home ownithomes.com.au quote, upgrades

custom Build ownit home ownithomes.com.au quote, upgrades
QLD
1, 2

They are rubbish , from office to site , poor work quality , rubbish management, no QC, tonnes of reason to get rid of responsibilities, if anyone will to consider them…

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Ownitsucks
Feb 05, 2024 8:20 pm
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Building over sewer pipe in Queensland

Building over sewer pipe in Queensland
QLD

I think you are getting different numbers because they all just based them on "other jobs" even though each job is unique. Often, with builders, unless you're speaking to…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 2:55 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Anyone know the process to stain axon cladding

Anyone know the process to stain axon cladding
QLD

The most definitive answer to your question James is this taken from the James Hardie Axon Cladding Installation Guide - i just happen to have it…

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19908
obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 1:27 pm
obiwon
noviice
noviice
7 January

What have been your experiences with building inspections?

What have been your experiences with building inspections?
QLD

You have mandatory building inspections and privately engaged building inspections. The difference between the two comes down to inspecting the building so it's safe and…

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noviice
Jan 07, 2024 7:20 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
15 December 2023

Suitable material for build up around slab

Suitable material for build up around slab
QLD

Not recommended! The image presented is for a sublevel area. The footings are down deep with a load bearing wall supporting the upper floor level. If you did that drain…

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BuildingandLegal
Dec 15, 2023 8:10 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
15 December 2023

Building Contract

Building Contract
QLD

Build on a flat block! what you saved by buying the slope sensitive block will be double what the builder will charge you!

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BuildingandLegal
Dec 15, 2023 7:07 pm
BuildingandLegal
slacker878
slacker878
22 November 2023

where to place yard gullies?

where to place yard gullies?
QLD

can someone with more experience give me their insight? land is pretty much flat its pretty much at the top of a hill. left and right neighbours are flat in line with my…

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slacker878
Nov 22, 2023 8:05 pm
nemo_r
nemo_r
19 October 2023

retaining wall assistance

retaining wall assistance
QLD

Hey guys, We're very new to building and have got our contract back with a, btw you need a retaining wall, addition. Going by my very limited ability to read site…

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nemo_r
Oct 19, 2023 2:02 pm

attached first variations

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oklouise
Oct 17, 2023 2:43 pm
AFALDT
AFALDT
14 September 2023

Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast

Building with Tru Built - Sunshine Coast
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks Sam, very interesting, I will look into that! Currently we have a top loader, but was looking at future front loaders (for that built-in cabinetry look).

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AFALDT
Sep 14, 2023 7:39 pm

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