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…

Did your BS need a performance solution to pass your build and do you have a PV system installed during construction?

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…

Any advice would be very appreciated as we too are 1/4 into the build process but in Melbourne.

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…

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…

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…

As an expert, what termite management system do you advise to use for a new construction

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…

Has the issue been fixed now?

Has anyone told you what e6 error is ?

I think we are almost ready for slab pour. Just waiting for the inspection report tonight.

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45
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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.…

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…

Well received our first Group 4 inspection report for our frame yesterday.
Can anyone shed some light in point 3, 6 and 7?

My KDR Metricon Hampshire - Liberty - 45…

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…

Waiting on a window schedule from builder to start to get quotes.

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?

Thanks all for the information. Looks like some fun times researching it all.

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…

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…

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…

Thanks Drew01 thats sounds promising. Can you tell me what appliances you did after handover?

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…

What was the issue with the Leds?

Awesome result and worth the time and effort!

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…

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…

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…