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New house build - Passive House
I too have built to passivhaus standards and use the zehnder system to ventilate my home. I’m in Melbourne and can confirm that the Hrv core only conserves the energy…
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VICTORIA - All electric house
Did your BS need a performance solution to pass your build and do you have a PV system installed during construction?
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VICTORIA - All electric house
Has anyone heard of any news the Victorian government is abolishing this absurd rule to allow an all electric home?
I’m currently building in Melbourne a very efficient 8 star home…
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KDR - When to start getting landscaping quotes?
Any advice would be very appreciated as we too are 1/4 into the build process but in Melbourne.
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independent inspector recommendations
Hi all,
I am looking for recommendations and personal experiences with independent inspectors in the Melbourne metro area.
Planning on building with Carter Grange and want to hire a reputable and…
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High Performance build with Volume builder in Melbourne
Anyone building with a volume builder in Melbourne using high performance principles.??
I???m building with a volume builder and using passive home principles to achieve a high efficiency home.??
Would like to…
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High performance build with volume builders
Anyone building with a volume builder in Melbourne using high performance principles.
I’m building with a volume builder and using passive home principles to achieve a high efficiency home.
Would…
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non treated timber frame
As an expert, what termite management system do you advise to use for a new construction
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Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation
Good luck supa007 with the build and definitely will be interested to see your build updates. I too am researching a high performance build and it is very challenging. I…
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ACTRON Ducted Air-conditioner konks out on hot days
Has the issue been fixed now?
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ACTRON Ducted Air-conditioner konks out on hot days
Has anyone told you what e6 error is ?
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
I think we are almost ready for slab pour. Just waiting for the inspection report tonight.
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Week 4:
This morning after a few days of delay due to insufficient steel onsite for reinforcement. We have the beginning of a slab.
This a beautiful morning for it.…
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Week 7:
Had a really good progress chat with the SM. She is very On Point and happy to explain things during our 30min weekly chat.
Roof trust installed.
The timber…
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Well received our first Group 4 inspection report for our frame yesterday.
Can anyone shed some light in point 3, 6 and 7?
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
They used R4 for the ceiling.
I got R2 for the internal walls. Didn’t get to get soundstop plaster as we lived in a quiet street.
There’s an option of…
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Double glazed tilt and turn windows
Waiting on a window schedule from builder to start to get quotes.
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Double glazed tilt and turn windows
Has anyone used SCS for double or triple glazed tilt and turn windows? http://www.sustainableconstructionservices.com.au
Or any other companies in Melbourne that people recommend for a new build?
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Home Technology Hub
Thanks all for the information. Looks like some fun times researching it all.
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Insulating 7 Start + new house
What products can I use to insulate a 50sq double story house with hebel panels and terracotta roof.
Also how can I avoid the thermal bridging of the alfresco with the…
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Home Technology Hub
To all the very knowledgeable experts out there is there a way or products that will allow me to control my lights at the switch and override the switch wirelessly…
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
I’ve selected a Qasair inbuilt rangehood too. I thought you can’t do that post handover due to hebel and double story.
Jetmaster is on the cards for us too but…
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Thanks Drew01 thats sounds promising. Can you tell me what appliances you did after handover?
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Renman did you have hassles getting Metricon to agree to provisions for the appliances?
What do they charge?
I might have to install after handover as I just received a…
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
What was the issue with the Leds?
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Awesome result and worth the time and effort!
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Facade is a squared off provincial and the site is in Glen Iris.
Are you able to give me a break down of those extra costs so I am informed…
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My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45 Melb
Hi Renman
Just finished catching up with this thread and as others have previously said it is beautiful house and all that is left is to turn into a beautiful home.
I…
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My Metricon Bordeaux 56 build
I wasn't sure if you had selected any aluminium windows. Aluminium can conduct heat and even when you have double glazed windows the aluminium can pass the heat through. So…