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Don't tilers grout around penetrating pipes when tiling?

Don't tilers grout around penetrating pipes when tiling?
VIC

"Appears to be" is not the same as "is". You have had a pretty esteemed builder already give you their opinion. With a fix of the leak and grouting of the area, if you…

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ponzutwo
Jul 26, 2024 12:56 pm
wallace.au
wallace.au
24 July

Side setback for sloping site

Side setback for sloping site
VIC

Hi , Hope this email finds you well. I am planning…

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wallace.au
Jul 24, 2024 8:11 pm
alexp79
alexp79
23 July

Vapour Barrier issues

Vapour Barrier issues
VIC
1, 2, 3

hello chatgpt

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alexp79
Jul 23, 2024 3:45 pm
chippy
chippy
21 July

Concrete Overhang from Neighbouring Lot

Concrete Overhang from Neighbouring Lot
VIC

It's just poorly dug footings on your neighbours builders behalf. It was probably dug with a machine rather than hand dug to a line so there is some extra width that is on…

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493
chippy
Jul 21, 2024 11:05 am
chippy

Builder Terminated contract after Variation Requested

Builder Terminated contract after Variation Requested
VIC

Joanne I can't stress how important it is for you to see a lawyer, like yesterday as ponzutwo has said. It would have been ideal for you to get advice earlier but it may…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 18, 2024 1:11 pm
Ashington Homes

I would also extend the pantry into that space, so the powder room is an L shape. Can you show a bit more of what the pantry area looks like? I had similar on my design…

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707
CallyNoon
Jul 14, 2024 2:03 pm
Kim87
Kim87
9 July

Looking for Arborist in Whitehorse

Looking for Arborist in Whitehorse
VIC

Hi, we are in whitehorse council & have issues with TPZ. Although we only have fruits trees but cant do much due to SLO9. We have couple of trees over 5 meter. I think if…

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628
Kim87
Jul 09, 2024 9:19 am
ifrit
ifrit
28 June

Council Stormwater pit

Council Stormwater pit
VIC

Anyone have any experience replacing a damaged council stormwater pit? Our one was damaged by porter davis and now looking to get this replaced, so far I got 2 quotes…

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763
ifrit
Jun 28, 2024 11:30 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 June

NEED TRADESMAN APPROXIMATE PRICING - KIT VS MODULAR

NEED TRADESMAN APPROXIMATE PRICING - KIT VS MODULAR
VIC

You should speak to the kit home builder that's selling the product about install. They usually have trades they work with that may be able to help answer some of your…

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ponzutwo
Jun 18, 2024 1:21 pm
ljg1964
ljg1964
7 June

Sienna Homes - Reviews?

Sienna Homes - Reviews?
VIC

I would think twice. I have signed up with Sienna to build a town house. My first question to them was, will there be a hold up on the build if all the town houses are…

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ljg1964
Jun 07, 2024 4:30 pm

Advice Needed for Renewing Balustrades in Melbourne

Advice Needed for Renewing Balustrades in Melbourne
VIC

I am in the market for renewing the balustrades for my Melbourne home. I am keen to hear from you about your experiences and tips especially around the…

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samuelkedge
Jun 06, 2024 9:32 pm
samuelkedge
CDL1968
CDL1968
4 June

Allura Estate

Allura Estate
VIC
1 ... 115, 116, 117

I enquired about the hotel on the corner of Leakes and Palmers roads. This is the response: We…

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CDL1968
Jun 04, 2024 1:48 pm
CDL1968
jagberg
jagberg
26 May

hydronic underfloor heating

hydronic underfloor heating
VIC

Hey there! I looked into this when I was considering underfloor heating for my place in Victoria. From what I gathered, owner-builders can indeed…

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4870
jagberg
May 26, 2024 7:20 am
ck14
ck14
25 May

Mimosa Homes

Mimosa Homes
VIC

How’s your build doing so far? I’m building with them also and just finished fix stage. Defects were minor so far picked up by PI, and being addressed by SS.

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ck14
May 25, 2024 8:39 am
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
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
Talkey
Talkey
10 May

Written Direction To Fix Building Work

Written Direction To Fix Building Work
VIC

Hello. This was 7 years ago, so I'd be worried I'd it wasn't fixed. Just got an email notification about a reply to this topic. In the end, they just went through and…

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Talkey
May 10, 2024 3:51 pm
Talkey
Homeser
Homeser
8 May

Custom Builder - Premier Traditional Homes (Melbourne)

Custom Builder - Premier Traditional Homes (Melbourne)
VIC

I am consdiering this builder. Can you provide any more info please, send in private message.

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13318
Homeser
May 08, 2024 9:34 am

Custom builder

Custom builder
VIC

There are many custom builder that will build your house with an nice finish however how do you know 1.8M is enough budget? Did your designer have your budget verified…

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2046
building-expert
May 07, 2024 9:02 am
building-expert
k77driver
k77driver
28 April

Working with Metronest

Working with Metronest
VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I wanted to share my experience with you…

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1750
k77driver
Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 April

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll
VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it. Please share…

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1492
ECOECO
Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm
ECOECO
rssanre
rssanre
25 April

Custom builder with different details in contract

Custom builder with different details in contract
VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They are small builder and have built some houses with good quality. They tender and color…

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rssanre
Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising and a bully, but the home is NOT TO CODE. I have water coming through the bricks…

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16301
Donna-M
Apr 23, 2024 2:05 pm
sun_kdr
sun_kdr
22 April

Dean Homes

Dean Homes
VIC

Hello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did your build go? Also if your home is completed how is after build service? Were there any…

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6656
sun_kdr
Apr 22, 2024 9:21 pm
Noobbuild
Noobbuild
16 April

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus
VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder has now requested to swap this for BGC Nuline Plus. They look fairly similar and he has…

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2001
Noobbuild
Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm
HomeoneHR
HomeoneHR
16 April

Arli Homes

Arli Homes
VIC

Hi, We didn't end up going with them but they were a close second on our list. If our current choice of builder falls through Arli will be next cab off the rank. They…

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17812
HomeoneHR
Apr 16, 2024 11:38 am
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
10 April

New Fence - Boundary

New Fence - Boundary
VIC

Hi, It’s important to keep in mind that dividing fences have thickness, so it’s impracticable to expect them to be wholly constructed within the neighbouring…

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18969
DraftRoom
Apr 10, 2024 9:57 am
DraftRoom
judder
judder
8 April

Is this too low vs Cross Over/Street Level?

Is this too low vs Cross Over/Street Level?
VIC

Thanks! I'm spoke to the builder I'm not sure if this is all true but basically went along the lines of they considered all options and if I was to compact and fill it…

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7909
judder
Apr 08, 2024 10:36 pm
cinder
cinder
2 April

Hamptons double-storey Melb - back landscaping stage 2

Hamptons double-storey Melb - back landscaping stage 2
VIC
1 ... 41, 42, 43

I got a notification that someone posted a new post which I saw, now - it's not there! Anyway, we got solar panels done in the past week which has somewhat diminished the…

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230421
cinder
Apr 02, 2024 8:15 pm
cinder
McTipper2019
McTipper2019
25 March

Eliston Estate - Clyde, Melbourne

Eliston Estate - Clyde, Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 10, 11, 12

Hey all, long shot here but struggling to find information on Eliston Estate - now I imagine you will all be settled into your homes, how are you finding day to day life…

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77625
McTipper2019
Mar 25, 2024 7:41 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
24 March

Building Near Train Track - Additional Cost for Acoustics

Building Near Train Track - Additional Cost for Acoustics
VIC

Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too...

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ECOECO
Mar 24, 2024 4:58 pm
ECOECO
Ymous
Ymous
20 March

ROOF FLASHING

ROOF FLASHING
VIC

I know this post is from a while ago, but the VBA has some good guidance on this. https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/asset ... 5-Roof.pdf

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Ymous
Mar 20, 2024 11:40 am
oklouise
oklouise
27 February

Floor Plan Questions

Floor Plan Questions
VIC

having built in different rural locations may i suggest that the house should suit the location and needs to be different from homes in town..eg if you will be working…

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oklouise
Feb 27, 2024 10:02 am
AshZ25
AshZ25
25 February

Slope land builders Melbourne

Slope land builders Melbourne
VIC

Hi All, We have recently purchased a sloping block (3.5m fall building envelope, 6m overall). Just wondering if you know of any good builders that you would recommend for…

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3012
AshZ25
Feb 25, 2024 1:22 pm
Noom
Noom
20 February

Builder refusing to give OP

Builder refusing to give OP
VIC

Hi Anu123 Just wondering, how it ended up? Have you complete the building with other builders? And did you get anywhere with legal action? I also have a case with VCAT…

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12321
Noom
Feb 20, 2024 11:31 am
Noom
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
19 February

Rainheads

Rainheads
VIC

The rainhead's overflow lip at the front has to be a minimum 25mm below the gutter's discharge sole. Hard to tell from the photo if it complies but it looks to be…

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1676
SaveH2O
Feb 19, 2024 7:14 pm
SaveH2O
on3_cool
on3_cool
6 February

P vs H2 Slabs

P vs H2 Slabs
VIC

my suspicion - some builders, they do usually make 'odd' settings in their site plan / pricing as their standards - being hopeful that first - the initial price is…

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3389
on3_cool
Feb 06, 2024 9:56 pm
Tejasvi
Tejasvi
29 January

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey
VIC

Hello All 🙂 We are planning to start our journey of construction our first home. We zeroed down on Metricon and henley homes based on design suitable for our lot and…

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10093
Tejasvi
Jan 29, 2024 8:18 pm
ekw83
ekw83
9 January

Yarrabank or Rivergum Constructions anyone?

Yarrabank or Rivergum Constructions anyone?
VIC

Would like to know how your house is now?

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ekw83
Jan 09, 2024 8:15 pm
Mick W
Mick W
4 January

Living in a Shed During Construction?

Living in a Shed During Construction?
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Thought I might give this post a bit of a nudge, as my wife and I are looking to live in the shed while we build. Has anyone here done this recently, how did it go? Was…

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Mick W
Jan 04, 2024 12:16 pm
firstbuild_H
firstbuild_H
2 January

Our Henley Amalfi 27/530

Our Henley Amalfi 27/530
VIC
1, 2

Yes true didn't require much upgrades when we built

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firstbuild_H
Jan 02, 2024 6:34 am
oklouise
oklouise
1 January

Custom Home Design - Suggestions and Recommendation

Custom Home Design - Suggestions and Recommendation
VIC

ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your…

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oklouise
Jan 01, 2024 4:45 pm
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MyHome2
Dec 21, 2023 8:50 am
estaunton1
estaunton1
20 December 2023

Kialla Homes

Kialla Homes
VIC

Hi, I am looking into Kialla and am wondering if you decided to build with them or if you managed to get any feedback? I am finding it hard to find any reviews of them.

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estaunton1
Dec 20, 2023 9:57 am
estaunton1
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
15 December 2023

Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps

Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps
VIC

If you're in a flood zone, not only are you dealing with the importation of fill and laying it down in 150 lifts to achieve compaction, you're going to have to consider…

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BuildingandLegal
Dec 15, 2023 8:19 pm
BuildingandLegal
Local
Local
14 December 2023

Has anyone built with local builders direct - formerly brigh

Has anyone built with local builders direct - formerly brigh
VIC

Local Builders Is Not Part of bright homes we are our pwn building group and can built homes in less then 5 months with great pricing call 0400935792

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Local
Dec 14, 2023 8:57 am

Hi there. We actually ended up doing a private build. We found that we wanted to change so much. A few of the rooms were kept the same but were obsessed with be pavilion…

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Stina_S
Dec 03, 2023 8:51 pm
Stina_S
urk697
urk697
22 November 2023

Reviews on Fairhaven homes

Reviews on Fairhaven homes
VIC

We are looking to do a KDR with fairhaven homes, Have seen plenty of good reviews about them pre construction and plenty of negative reviews about them during contruction…

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urk697
Nov 22, 2023 3:11 pm
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15687
estaunton1
Nov 18, 2023 11:08 am
estaunton1

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