Rainwater tank - screaming sound
Sounds the NRV (non return valve) is passing, letting water in the discharge piping (the one coming out of the pump) back into the tank. Nothing to worry about, except…
Flood zone block - 1 in 100year
Thank you! I found it:
Looks like the "land subject to inundation overlay" is the term I was looking for (same area as 1% AEP; 1 in 100 year flood…
Flood zone block - 1 in 100year
I searched Melb Water website but it just links to DWELP, emailed them, and they say to talk to the local council....passing the buck or ?
Flood zone block - 1 in 100year
Hi, where did you get this info from? I looked up SES and they had maps of 1% AEP, but no maps of where my block is.
Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest
WHats the cost difference for this vs typical double glaze?
Also, I tried to access your website but can't see/download any brochures. I'm about 1-2yrs away from building but just…
How many electrical circuits?
Hi, I had a look at a display home on the weekend (Metricon 70sq 2020 build), and had a look inside the meter box; seems like very few elec circuits?…
Custom Build, Pool Tiling pics 21/6/2024
Hi, did you consult a designer or did you make tiling/bench/cupboard choices yourself?
Brivis Wombat Classic startup behaviour
I'm no expert, but do have a mis-behaving ducted gas system at home haha.
I think the on-off-delay-on you see is a safety cutoff, that senses (incorrectly when cold) lack of…
Builder is increasing the price
I'm in the interesting position where my dad did architecture at university and was around the building industry back in the day, so we are planning to do the plans/material…
Builder is increasing the price
Hi Simeon, just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make these posts.
As someone who would like to build in the next 2-3 years, but in no…
Hot Water System
Electric: heat pump (noisy and $$$) or old school electric tank using an element? They don't heat up quickly if you run out, a bit like gas storage?
Inspired Homes/ Como Homes - Custom Build Corner Block
Hi Ben,
Cheers for the reviews.
I know in 2022 the prices have all gone up, but I'm in no rush, so just wondering what price or $/m2 you ended up paying?…
Quiet Rangehood recommendations
Check out the Whirlpool forums: QASAIR gets recommended there, also perhaps check out external/remote fan mount (Falmec?). Price range for these two seem to be 2.5-3.5k for QASAIR and 1.5-2.5k…
New build custom design
Wow, looks amazing inside, and not even finished yet! Much better than many other volume builder houses I've seen on here. Great colour scheme in kitchen/bathrooms - did you choose…
So confused - Colours & Quote
Hi Mintee, If you can, wait a few months and see how the construction market is going. Latest news from RBA etc is that there's a major slowdown in the…
Bryan & Petersen Build in Ballarat (VIC)
Hello, just noticed that your frame has a few places where there's OSB/plywood/chipboard. Was that something you asked builder to do, or part of the structural engineering or builders normal…
Which Brand of Hybrid Flooring
I had done some research and similar to you narrowed it down to rigid plank, proline and karndean. They should all come in 6mm, SPC and not cork. Haven't committed…
KDR - not on deeds but primary earner - will bank loan to me
Hi Moo, I'm in a similar situation, have spoken to ANZ and NAB, and as long as your name is on the title (even if low percentage like 5%), they…
To sell or not to sell
Sounds like you don't need to sell, if your current situation is OK, I'd wait.
No-one knows what's going to happen: will immigration continue into Australia?? Will people spend or save?…
Heat Loss Issue Through Exhaust Fans / Kitchen Rangehood
Hi Alex, my understanding is that you cannot run rangehood exhaust through an ERV, so if you have a powerful exhaust fan, you're dumping a lot of energy from indoors…
Building a Metricon Glendale 42 Limited Edition in Melbourne
Hi Shokel,
I noticed that you had EPS cladding installed, can I ask what brand/type was used? Did you also have batt insulation in the upstairs walls? Or just relying on…
Non compliant cladding crisis
Hi all, I'm new here, thinking of building in Melbourne in next year or so, and so have been reading up on house construction/insulation/etc
From an…
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