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Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
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Pizzashapes Thanks for your excellent research, hopefully my buyer can make it onto your list :) Worst case, I will be moving into it next year. In all seriousness, this…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 10, 2024 2:21 pm
Ashington Homes

smart or normal switches

smart or normal switches

I am planning to get shelly dimmers added to the non-smart switches that control light. It has no affect on the mechanical functioning of the switch and this is wired…

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gsj-sa
Apr 10, 2024 2:01 pm

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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DraftRoom
Apr 10, 2024 10:57 am
DraftRoom

Cesearstone Alternatives

Cesearstone Alternatives

and they have their Mineral range too

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Bimbob
Apr 10, 2024 10:53 am

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

You’re welcome, I’ve heard steel frames can make ticking noises with thermal expansion or contraction, though I have never personally experienced it. We recently…

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DraftRoom
Apr 10, 2024 8:27 am
DraftRoom

I was wondering if anyone might know what type and material the cladding is in this picture, hoping where the paint has flaked away might yield a clue. Unfortunately I…

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parity
Apr 10, 2024 8:26 am

Garage extension

Garage extension

Hi, Building Designer from the Sunshine Coast here, we offer free site reports to work out your potential options. Depending on where you are located you will need to…

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DraftRoom
Apr 10, 2024 8:18 am
DraftRoom

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

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

Hey guys Just wondering if it's possible to get a display home built almost the same way as it is in the display village, I'm specifically thinking of Coral Homes…

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workingwarrior
Apr 10, 2024 3:26 am
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beesa888
Apr 10, 2024 1:04 am

I had new PVC windows fitted but i refused to have any timber…

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elbow27
Apr 09, 2024 9:49 pm

Gas abolishment home renovation

Gas abolishment home renovation

We are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial it almost may as well be a new build (keeping front for heritage) This will require the…

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catherinemh
Apr 09, 2024 8:30 pm

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

Looks like they are still building.....

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Indigo Unicorn
Apr 09, 2024 6:20 pm

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

You should pressure clean your roof first and make sure the paint you buy also is anti mould.

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building-expert
Apr 09, 2024 6:15 pm
building-expert

Frame Cracks & Cuts on Beam

Frame Cracks & Cuts on Beam

This should not happen, when the timber arrives on site, bent studs should be separated to be cut for noggings and blocks. The studs should never be bad enough to…

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building-expert
Apr 09, 2024 6:12 pm
building-expert
Budapest
Budapest
Yesterday

Proposed walk in linen

Proposed walk in linen

Do you really want to accommodate the window? What is on the outside of the window? Do you want to be able to see your towels from outside? I would blank the window from…

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Budapest
Apr 09, 2024 3:56 pm
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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judder
Apr 08, 2024 11:36 pm
tmsani
tmsani
8 April

Demolishing Costs in Perth

Demolishing Costs in Perth
WA

Will the demolishing company remove the trees & stumps as well or do we need to get tree lopper to do the trees before we engage demo company?

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tmsani
Apr 08, 2024 2:44 pm
groundzero
groundzero
7 April

Modularwalls fence / retaining function & water leakage

Modularwalls fence / retaining function & water leakage

I agree with Althom but there also may be a problem with the terra cotta stormwater pipe discharging water in that areas as well. You can just see the top of the pipe at…

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groundzero
Apr 07, 2024 10:44 pm
mark1
mark1
7 April

Storm water overflow pit, is this right?

Storm water overflow pit, is this right?
WA

Thanks for that, the PVC pipe is still about 40cm below ground level and it sticks out of the sand with no end cap or anything on it just open pipe, is this the finished…

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mark1
Apr 07, 2024 9:21 pm
oklouise
oklouise
7 April

Cost converting spare bedroom into a bathroom

Cost converting spare bedroom into a bathroom

start from at least $20,000 just for fixtures and finishes and then add on for moving plumbing and extra for a concrete floored house last new bathroom we installed in a…

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oklouise
Apr 07, 2024 4:32 pm
J Glover
J Glover
7 April

XCEM Alphafloor vs Hebel Power Floor Subfloor option

XCEM Alphafloor vs Hebel Power Floor Subfloor option

Would also like an opinion from anyone that has used xcem over hebel for floors. Thanks

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J Glover
Apr 07, 2024 3:15 pm

Our 6m high Cathedral ceiling has 0 insulation, just plaster, wrap and tiles as far as I can tell. Wife likes the exposed beams, I hate the $600 per month heating bill,…

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gwicks56
Apr 07, 2024 12:20 pm

thought I attached this

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mogli
Apr 06, 2024 10:02 pm
Ansleena
Ansleena
6 April

Plumber incorrectly installed kitchen drainage pipe

Plumber incorrectly installed kitchen drainage pipe

Thank you... it has not been easy. The builder ended up agreeing to do the repairs and restoration and claim from the plumber's trade insurance.. I am glad it is over…

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Ansleena
Apr 06, 2024 5:42 pm
Ian-Nolan
Ian-Nolan
6 April

Internal brick walls VS timber stud frames?

Internal brick walls VS timber stud frames?

Are there any downsides to double brick internal walls? I want to suggest this to the architect. Ian.

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Ian-Nolan
Apr 06, 2024 5:04 pm
BDL2024
BDL2024
6 April

Elliot Hardie Homes

Elliot Hardie Homes

The reviews are fake - we discovered they are mostly written by their staff or suppliers they deal with. We just built with EHH. The most heartbreaking experience of our…

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BDL2024
Apr 06, 2024 4:36 pm
Buzzbuzz
Buzzbuzz
6 April

Painting help please

Painting help please

Thanks will do.

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Buzzbuzz
Apr 06, 2024 1:14 pm
on3_cool
on3_cool
5 April

Fence boundary - New Lot

Fence boundary - New Lot

Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that the rear pegs were not visible. We requested for a re-establishment and pegging plan…

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on3_cool
Apr 05, 2024 10:59 pm
Basher
Basher
5 April

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

Thanks for your advice. So far i have not noticed any issues with doors and windows. Builder advised they will organise drainers to inspect 2 weeks ago but no further…

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Basher
Apr 05, 2024 10:51 pm
ppetrovski
ppetrovski
5 April

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes
NSW
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How do you find empire oak is it very fingerprinty?

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ppetrovski
Apr 05, 2024 10:17 pm
oklouise
oklouise
5 April

Choosing easier lot for extension/renovation.

Choosing easier lot for extension/renovation.

are the three properties in the same suburb and/or close to your preferred services, where is north on each property and are the blocks all relatively flat, what is the…

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oklouise
Apr 05, 2024 12:57 pm

A few more 'Then and Now' photos:

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waxinggibbous
Apr 05, 2024 12:00 pm
waxinggibbous
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
5 April

Advice on Waterproofing brick veneer

Advice on Waterproofing brick veneer

fair question about the slope. Re soil I mean that it doesn't look like reactive clay which swells and shrinks with wetness/dryness. If the floors in your house are…

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ponzutwo
Apr 05, 2024 11:11 am
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
5 April

Separating fence

Separating fence

Hi, it comes down to a few things - Durability, looks and cost. Generally, iron fences are more durable due to the fact they are resistant to pests and rotting but are…

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MarkusjOZ
Apr 05, 2024 10:12 am
MarkusjOZ

Eden Brae Homes Feedback

Eden Brae Homes Feedback

I built with EB back on 2009. Check out this thread on this forum. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12911&p=154061#p154061 I can't speak for recent expericience however, we had no…

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KnockItDown
Apr 05, 2024 9:26 am
KnockItDown

Slab for 424 sqm house in North Kellyville NSW

Slab for 424 sqm house in North Kellyville NSW
NSW

Petercurtis You able to contact the certifier and get a copy of your structural plans, if they are not in your contract. If your home was approved via CDC then they…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 05, 2024 7:08 am
Ashington Homes
Falcon81
Falcon81
4 April

New Home Build - Boundary Retaining Wall replacement advice

New Home Build - Boundary Retaining Wall replacement advice

Can anyone recommend a good/affordable retaining wall and fence builder that I can get a quote from located in Sydney?

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Falcon81
Apr 04, 2024 10:25 am
Becsta
Becsta
4 April

Window frame colour

Window frame colour

Also we are planning a new monument front fence too

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Becsta
Apr 04, 2024 8:48 am

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

Recently I moved to a 30 year old house and found within few months there are small brown nests in the brick mortar and few small round holes in few places of brick…

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Samuelvk.2010
Apr 04, 2024 12:07 am
Optimist
Optimist
3 April

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

Hey guys, I have just purchased a block of land in Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. The block size is 630 Sq Mtrs (land settlement is due in 6 months). This is purely an…

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Optimist
Apr 03, 2024 10:53 pm
Optimist
Sara thy
Sara thy
3 April

PoE Intercom & NVR Camera

PoE Intercom & NVR Camera

which 1) PoE based video intercom is best for two storey home. I am looking with two monitor, one in GF and another FF so someone in home can…

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Sara thy
Apr 03, 2024 4:14 pm

Custom Build, Pool concreting pics 2/4/2024

Custom Build, Pool concreting pics 2/4/2024
1 ... 4, 5, 6

The main thing is your engineers signed off on it so my opinion doesnt matter :) So happy it's worked out and looks amazing

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Ashington Homes
Apr 03, 2024 12:02 pm
Ashington Homes
hiluxx
hiluxx
3 April

Front setback minimum requirement for battleaxe plot

Front setback minimum requirement for battleaxe plot

Thanks Draftroom that definitely helps a heap. We are still at the very early stage of planning to see what kind of house would fit on our plot. While we are on a…

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hiluxx
Apr 03, 2024 6:34 am
cinder
cinder
2 April

Hamptons double-storey Melb - back landscaping stage 2

Hamptons double-storey Melb - back landscaping stage 2
VIC
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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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cinder
Apr 02, 2024 9:15 pm
cinder

Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton

Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton

Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on a sloping site. We came across Mojo's Zephyr design 10.6 m wide and 11.5 m length. Does…

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blacknwhite
Apr 02, 2024 8:30 pm
Dr_rock
Dr_rock
2 April

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

A quick update, we didn't have site start before Easter. Summit can't seem to give me a day when they are scheduled to begin, so I'm left with a vague "within 10-20…

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Dr_rock
Apr 02, 2024 6:00 pm

Hi All It has been a few weeks since my last update. The build has been progressing well. No major issues to report. The scaffolding was dropped today, gyprock will be…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 02, 2024 4:56 pm
Ashington Homes

Hey all Currently renovating our laundry, bought a new washing machine but have found that the drainage hose is alot shorter than the old machine (which I used to get the…

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IncredibleBulk
Apr 02, 2024 4:30 pm

This is a very tight fit, I'm not sure if you'll be able to achieve what you've described. Would you consider accessing the separate toilet from the laundry? If so maybe…

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NativeZen
Apr 02, 2024 4:15 pm
NativeZen
r_13
r_13
2 April

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

Metricon KDRB designs - Vantage 48 or Franklin 50?

Your best bet might be to go visit the display homes and walk around in them, and take photos. Get a feel for it in person instead of deciding from the floor plan. There…

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r_13
Apr 02, 2024 4:04 pm
r_13

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