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15 Nov
## [Chlorine, Salt or Mineral Pool. Which is best?](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/chlorine-salt-or-mineral-pool-which-is-best)
When it comes to building your dream pool, one of the key decisions you'll need to make is what type of water treatment system to use. In recent years, there has been a shift
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19 Sep
## [How to Read Your New Pool Contract to Avoid Surprises](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/how-to-read-your-new-pool-contract-to-avoid-surprises-0)
Embarking on the journey of building your new custom pool is an exciting endeavor. However, the path to pool perfection can sometimes be marred by unexpected costs and hidden
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27 Mar
## [How to Build a custom home?](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/how-to-build-a-custom-home)
Building your custom home can be a challenging and complex process. There are many decisions to be made and a lot of coordination between various parties involved in the
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21 Nov
## [How long will my custom pool take to build?](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/things-to-consider-when-building-a-custom-home-0)
Often people will wait until springtime to start enquiring about getting their custom pool built. Unfortunately we have to be the ones to explain that they won’t be swimming in it
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21 Nov
## [Custom Pool - Tiles vs Standard Finish](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/custom-pool-tiles-vs-standard-finish)
One of the most popular trends in home improvement right now is building a custom pool. But before you get started, there’s one question you need to answer: What finish should
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27 Oct
## [Material shortage in the building industry](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/material-shortage-in-building-industry)
There’s no question that the Construction industry has been impacted by the events of the last few years but let’s talk about the reality of the effect it’s going to have on
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16 Aug
## [Custom built vs project home](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/is-a-custom-built-home-for-me)
Project Home vs Custom Home When deciding between a custom build vs project home, it’s important to first consider what you’re looking to achieve with the build and of course,
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8 Aug
## [What you need to know before building a custom home](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/what-do-you-need-to-know-before-building-a-custom-home)
Thinking of building or renovating? What You Need to Do Before Building a Custom Home When you’re considering building or renovating your dream home, it’s easy to get caught up in
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3 Jun
## [Building a custom home checklist - 7 things to consider](https://blog.pattersonbuilt.com.au/building-a-custom-home-checklist)
Building a luxury home custom designed for you is a special experience. It’s a chance to realise your vision for how you and your family want to live – now and in the years to
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