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Samz_Turra
Samz_Turra
3 June 2022

Building with Metricon

Building with Metricon
NSW
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No notices. I was just told there was too much rain, wet conditions, contractors not able to come due to flooding, contractor had covid etc etc However during the same…

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Samz_Turra
Jun 03, 2022 10:11 am
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
28 December 2024

Windows and door height not aligned - advice needed

Windows and door height not aligned - advice needed
VIC

Just change the door, not the windows! Your door is a bit too high anyway for a 2,7m ceiling Why is you replying to a 11 year old thread!!

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ownerinproblem
Dec 28, 2024 7:57 pm
jag_sv
jag_sv
13 August 2024

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?
VIC

Hey andy8 Did you get a resolution to this? It's been a while since you posted this... I'm in a similar situation and doing a single to double storey conversion. 1. We…

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jag_sv
Aug 13, 2024 1:25 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
19 June 2024

Metricon Electricals

Metricon Electricals
NSW

They do charge alot more than if you organized electrical yourself, we hit $14,000 with MJH for ours, that was including pre wire for surround sound however and alot of lights.

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nickmaj
Jun 19, 2024 1:17 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 June 2024

Metricon Studio M Costing

Metricon Studio M Costing

just demand it from metricon. There is zero reasons for them to be gatekeeping pricing from you. I fyou make enough noise, they will give you what you want.

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ponzutwo
Jun 18, 2024 10:27 am
nickmaj
nickmaj
17 June 2024

Doing driveway after handover

Doing driveway after handover
NSW

Not sure, we are doing our driveway during build, our builder MJH has allowed us to get our own trade to do it before handover (lucky in that aspect). But we are still…

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nickmaj
Jun 17, 2024 2:17 pm
RameshN
RameshN
13 May 2024

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

😃 will do an exclusive one for Simeon.. COVID back at home.. kept it simple & we moved in.. & yesterday was the first day at our new home.. Few more bits to go -…

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RameshN
May 13, 2024 9:14 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
25 March 2024

Metricon stylish aircon vents

Metricon stylish aircon vents

retail its around double the price of a similar sized actron/dakin system from memory, They are excellent systems though. But with how builder gouge on AC/heating, you…

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ponzutwo
Mar 25, 2024 12:30 pm

Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - Melbourne

Metricon Merricks 42 Clarion - Melbourne
QLD
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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
supersleuth
supersleuth
5 March 2024

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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supersleuth
Mar 05, 2024 3:53 pm
Tejasvi
Tejasvi
29 January 2024

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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Tejasvi
Jan 29, 2024 8:18 pm
Chaton
Chaton
20 June 2023

Our Brisbane Barkly Build - Post handover: bookshelf

Our Brisbane Barkly Build - Post handover: bookshelf
QLD
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The tiles are: Stock code: NT14-1075FL Stock description: Como Black Matt W x H: 300mm x 300mm Just googling "NT14-107FL" it seems like

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Chaton
Jun 20, 2023 6:16 pm
Chaton
blackcat20
blackcat20
6 June 2023

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping

Metricon Winchester 28- Landscaping
VIC
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I'm so over it. I'm lucky my boss is understanding because I've barely made it into the office the last few weeks. On the upside, I was a bit cheeky and asked the painter…

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blackcat20
Jun 06, 2023 9:34 am
blackcat20
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 9:01 am
Sparkyf
NthHome
NthHome
8 April 2022

Metricon Liberty 45 (Turramurra)

Metricon Liberty 45 (Turramurra)
NSW
1 ... 23, 24, 25

All went well. Metricon were great

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NthHome
Apr 08, 2022 12:13 pm
Renman
Renman
28 March 2022

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
VIC
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Yes. I am glad to pushed and paid extra to get it done. Don't know how a anyone can cut it free hand and get it that straight.

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Renman
Mar 28, 2022 9:48 am
Renman
Drew01
Drew01
26 March 2022

Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne

Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 32, 33, 34

Awesome, we've just managed to get approval to move the line of easement in our place, so a pool is back on the agenda... Man cave has stalled due to weekend commitments…

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Drew01
Mar 26, 2022 1:56 pm
Drew01
dulie
dulie
15 March 2022

KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD

KDR Metricon Liberty - Hampshire 45 QLD
QLD
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Yup 2m high. Yeah it'd be fine with a ceiling mounted shower head, no water would splash over the top.

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dulie
Mar 15, 2022 12:47 pm
dulie
Lemans
Lemans
1 March 2022

Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)!

Dream Metricon Glendale 38 (Sydney)!
NSW
1 ... 275, 276, 277

Congratulations Orpheus on the sale of your stunning home! I was browsing through Instagram when i saw something that looked very familiar to me, it was a post from a…

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Lemans
Mar 01, 2022 12:37 am
zan007
zan007
24 January 2022

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong

Metricon Build - Duxton 35 Geelong
VIC
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi twuuni, I know this is very old thread but still hoping for the response. :) Your house looks awesome and thanks for this forum. It's so helpful for people like…

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zan007
Jan 24, 2022 2:21 pm
Kab P
Kab P
3 January 2022

North Shore Newhaven (Sydney)

North Shore Newhaven (Sydney)
NSW
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Hello All, We are in the process of building Metricon Newhaven 42. Just wanted to see if anyone is in a similar journey have recently built with Metricon Thank you Regards, Kab

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Kab P
Jan 03, 2022 7:07 pm
AseDE
AseDE
1 November 2021

Knock Down Rebuild - Doulton 57 Classique

Knock Down Rebuild - Doulton 57 Classique
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi, Is this built with Heble Power Panel XL for both levels? How many render quotes and which manufacture?

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AseDE
Nov 01, 2021 1:38 pm
Alexg90
Alexg90
10 September 2021

Metricon Savannah 34 - We are in!

Metricon Savannah 34 - We are in!
NSW
1 ... 11, 12, 13

PBD - How have you progressed with this? My husband and I are looking at building the Savannah 34 - we are waiting on land to be released.…

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Alexg90
Sep 10, 2021 10:20 am
davi
davi
10 August 2021

Trentham 30 metricon

Trentham 30 metricon
NSW

Overall it wasn’t to painful however we did get stuffed around with the drawers in our walk-in robe. The colour was not what we picked and they didn’t honour a…

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davi
Aug 10, 2021 8:49 pm
Doulton777
Doulton777
9 August 2021

New here we are building the Doulton 56 with extension

New here we are building the Doulton 56 with extension
VIC
1 ... 75, 76, 77

. Much prefer the ones we got through lumi lighting. But these are nice for the price

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Doulton777
Aug 09, 2021 8:39 pm
Doulton777
Kippers01
Kippers01
6 August 2021

Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW

Metricon Liberty 45 in Ryde NSW
NSW
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Hi Henry, whats your understanding of the Metricon site manager's job?

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Kippers01
Aug 06, 2021 1:27 pm
alexp79
alexp79
19 July 2021

Sloping block - need recommendations

Sloping block - need recommendations
VIC

One of the simplest options for the basement level will be: 1) Pier and beam footings 2) Dincel for retaining and basement level walls 3) Bondek or Speedfloor suspended…

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alexp79
Jul 19, 2021 12:18 pm
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yogik1437
Jun 22, 2021 12:48 pm
vladmari
vladmari
27 April 2021

Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)

Metricon Franklin - SA (Moved)
SA
1, 2

cornellengineers, in SA that's how do they do the slabs. I have heard Metricon had some problems in the past with the slabs here in SA as they…

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vladmari
Apr 27, 2021 4:08 pm
vladmari
Roy Allantos
Roy Allantos
1 March 2021

My Metricon Bordeaux 56 build

My Metricon Bordeaux 56 build
VIC
1 ... 49, 50, 51

I think Hebel has been around for a while do should be good. Im mostly going with Hebel becauyse of the insulation and also prefer the rendered look

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Roy Allantos
Mar 01, 2021 11:11 am
Roy Allantos
leo20041022
leo20041022
29 January 2021

My Doulton 56 Classique - Metricon Melbourne

My Doulton 56 Classique - Metricon Melbourne
VIC
1, 2, 3

nice house; nice price base price for doulton 56 in nsw is already $630k now

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leo20041022
Jan 29, 2021 8:50 am
Phoenix77
Phoenix77
18 January 2021

Metricon - Liberty 38 with Provincial facade - Ryde

Metricon - Liberty 38 with Provincial facade - Ryde
NSW

Hang in there. I reckon with the $25K government grant, they are getting are busy. Are you applying for this grant? If not maybe you need to consider postponing before…

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Phoenix77
Jan 18, 2021 5:49 pm
Clean
Clean
5 December 2020

Merricks 45 with Metricon

Merricks 45 with Metricon
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I haven't done the cooling yet. However, enjoying the new home. Came good on the expected lines. Done wardrobe with Ikea pax turned out great and exactly as I imagined…

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Clean
Dec 05, 2020 12:05 pm
Freak_Zombie
Freak_Zombie
12 November 2020

Metricon Sentosa 52 Modified

Metricon Sentosa 52 Modified
VIC
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Freak_Zombie
Nov 12, 2020 7:59 am
VistaDream
VistaDream
30 October 2020

Our Metricon Liberty 45 on the Northern Beaches, Sydney

Our Metricon Liberty 45 on the Northern Beaches, Sydney
NSW
1 ... 68, 69, 70

Hardie deck is doing great. No maintenance to date, it has expanded and contracted a bit, so small gaps between boards but that is easily rectified by hammering together…

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VistaDream
Oct 30, 2020 4:58 pm
timthetoolman44
timthetoolman44
27 August 2020

Metricon Vantage 46 - Studio M Upgrades

Metricon Vantage 46 - Studio M Upgrades

Your point on the trades sort of is half accurate. You realise what rates the volume builders pay for their trades and have you ever been on a site to see the level or…

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timthetoolman44
Aug 27, 2020 10:01 am
timthetoolman44
Alfee
Alfee
5 August 2020

Our Bordeaux 56 Build in Sydney

Our Bordeaux 56 Build in Sydney
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Congrats Rajat on your beautiful home. Incase anyone sees this message, would you happen to know please what interior colours were used in the SYDNEY Bordeaux display home…

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Alfee
Aug 05, 2020 2:23 am
njer
njer
5 July 2020

Our Metricon Duxton 39- Coastal Facade

Our Metricon Duxton 39- Coastal Facade
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hi, Would you mind sharing the name of this carpet? Colour and brand please.? Would really appreciate it. Thanks so much.

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njer
Jul 05, 2020 9:20 pm
Louise Robinson
Louise Robinson
26 June 2020

Our KDR Metricon Doulton - Melb

Our KDR Metricon Doulton - Melb
VIC

Awesome, checking them out now!

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Louise Robinson
Jun 26, 2020 5:23 pm
Hieule1997
Hieule1997
9 June 2020

Metricon - Savannah 34 build in Brisbane

Metricon - Savannah 34 build in Brisbane
QLD

Hi Shane, How much did it cost you to build savanah 34? We are planning to build it. Thank you.

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Hieule1997
Jun 09, 2020 10:26 pm
ocean
ocean
26 May 2020

Building the Metricon Doulton

Building the Metricon Doulton
VIC
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Hi Stanus, in addion to the Hebel Powerfloor, did you also use acoustic bats between the levels? Trying to work out if I need from a thermal or noise perspective? My…

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ocean
May 26, 2020 11:39 am
firstdream
firstdream
8 May 2020

Building the Zanzibar 45 with Metricon

Building the Zanzibar 45 with Metricon
1, 2

Hi Zanzibar hope you are enjoying your home! We’d love to see how calacatta gold benchtop and yukun in the cooktop has turned out for yout kitchen. I am thinking of the…

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firstdream
May 08, 2020 6:55 pm
dulie
dulie
13 April 2020

KDR Vantage Mode facade modified

KDR Vantage Mode facade modified
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

More pics please!!

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dulie
Apr 13, 2020 1:52 pm
dulie
GeneW
GeneW
27 January 2020

Metricon CSC very slow response. What are my options

Metricon CSC very slow response. What are my options
VIC

We just finished our build with Metricon. And repeated saw the same issues that you're having. We had 3 different site managers over the 10 month build, as they would…

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GeneW
Jan 27, 2020 4:34 pm
TeslaCyberTruck
TeslaCyberTruck
17 January 2020

Expensive house inspectors VS Cheaper inspectors

Expensive house inspectors VS Cheaper inspectors
VIC

luckygrizzly Mimi beejay WeezB Back Pocket - at any time during the whole process with the BI you used, did you have to meet-up with them face to face? Did they have an…

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TeslaCyberTruck
Jan 17, 2020 8:07 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
12 December 2019

Building with Metricon in Sydney

Building with Metricon in Sydney
NSW
1, 2, 3

goldenrock your situation sounds familiar. If they don’t want to rectify some items then It becomes a waiting game; your costs of delay versus theirs. They leverage this…

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Norfolk
Dec 12, 2019 2:51 pm
betterman
betterman
30 September 2019

Metricon - Savannah 40 - Adelaide Athelstone

Metricon - Savannah 40 - Adelaide Athelstone
SA
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

great networking setup. where did you guys get that enclosure from?

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betterman
Sep 30, 2019 2:33 pm
rum_home
rum_home
28 September 2019

Metricon Bentleigh 38 - Wollert VIC

Metricon Bentleigh 38 - Wollert VIC
VIC
1, 2

Wow some time has passed, and had not bothered to keep this thread updated. Titling of my land occurred in Jun 2019 and site build started beginning of September. Metricon…

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rum_home
Sep 28, 2019 1:43 pm
rum_home
lindagyt
lindagyt
25 September 2019

Glendale 38(Gold Coast)

Glendale 38(Gold Coast)
QLD

---->Aluminium stacker doors in lieu of sliding doors can I please check with you if there's a huge cost difference to this upgrade? we are first time home builder too our…

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lindagyt
Sep 25, 2019 12:05 pm

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