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2 years2 yearsBenny123Benny123 posted:
Chip in brick

Leave it, replacing the brick will be more noticeable.
If you have been left with spare bricks, then drill a hole into a spare brick, mix the brick dust with an…

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2 years2 yearsstrannikstrannik posted:
Data points and wall plates

i'm leaning towards that 4 port plate in the last photo being 'the other end'. it would explain why the plate with two ports in the previous photo is marked…

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2 years2 yearsKingTacoKingTaco posted:
Metricon Denver 45

I was looking at the plans and thought "that's a nice layout... rooms look a bit small but they'll make it work".... then I looked at the dimensions of the…

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2 years2 yearsMarisMaris posted:
Metricon Denver 45

Hello,
We are family of 5 building our 3rd home. Going to make this a short story but we bought 2.5 flat acres in South East Victoria to build our forever…

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2 years2 yearsbanniebannie posted:
New Living Homes

Exciting times!! Scott Page was our SS. He was fantastic. Very accommodating and on top of everything.
Very exciting times indeed. Brendan is our SS and so far he has been…

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3 years3 yearsPulsePulse posted:
Ceiling height discrepancy - new build

60mm is not noticeable, rondo 129 furring channels are 30mm, 20mm gap for levelling, and 10mm plasterboard, could also be a dropped area to allow for plumbing traps or other…

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3 years3 yearsPatto1960Patto1960 posted:
House frame delivery time

Thanks so much for that.

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3 years3 yearsmixtermixter posted:
Typical cost for an open shower in ensuite.

Thanks Monty.
Let me think and evaluate about it and I'll see how I go with budget too...
Thank you for sharing the experience with me mate.
Cheers

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3 years3 yearsdeepsdeeps posted:
Temporary Window Coverings Megathread

FYI - most of the links above don't work anymore/out of stock etc. and Bunnings don't sell it anymore.
I went to Ikea and spotted this:

3 years3 yearsbramptonbrampton posted:
Building a Chelsea with Hall and Hart

Hi Lstr and reachtheskies
I'm a fellow H&H customer (currently in pre-construction phase with a modified Chelsea) and just thought I'd share some tips we've learnt along the way.
1. Try and…

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3 years3 yearstastyjackstastyjacks posted:
KDR| Belrose/Glendale 50| Metro Eastern Suburbs VIC

25/04
Created an insta page - https://www.instagram.com/mybelrose50/
Please give it a follow, will try to post regularly with updates :)

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3 years3 yearsJokerJoker posted:
92mm Architraves - too big?

Leave them,there absolutely fine

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3 years3 yearsvladmarivladmari posted:
92mm Architraves - too big?

I agree with the post above.I really like how it looks. I would lover to have the wide trims but it cost too much.

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3 years3 yearsbestspecialsbestspecials posted:
92mm Architraves - too big?

I actually like them. I think it makes the ceiling look even higher.
And, I am sure that once the walls are painted, they will look even better.

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3 years3 yearsNonameNoname posted:
92mm Architraves - too big?

yeah good point re size swap. didnt think about that.

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3 years3 yearsGoxxoGoxxo posted:
92mm Architraves - too big?

I reckon you wouldn't even notice any proportion issues if you hadn't been told about it. You should go have a look and decide if you're happy with it.

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3 years3 yearsTrantechTrantech posted:
CCTV through builder or leave it until handover?

I would say wait for handover, but if possible have the builders/electrician pre-run the cables in the areas you desire so you can then hire someone to install CCTV or…

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3 years3 yearsshokel1975shokel1975 posted:
Has anyone employed an Independent Inspector mid build?

You can definitely contract an independent inspector at any stage of the build for as many or as little number of stages as you like :)

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3 years3 yearsNonameNoname posted:
Question regarding mortar colour

the mortar lightens. takes a little bit for it to fully dry.

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3 years3 yearsJS87JS87 posted:
What is a decent sized bedroom?

I grew up with a 3*3 and had a double bed and desk. I think you'll be fine with 3.6*3.6.
If you can make it bigger go for it, but you'll…

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