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Build to BAL-FZ in Blue Mountains NSW - windows Build to BAL-FZ in Blue Mountains NSW - windows

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@NishaR: Apologies for opening this old thread but I found your post a bit useful…

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May 08, 2024 11:33 pm

Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones

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Windows & Doors

Hi Jess, Thanks for sharing the information with us, could you please share a photo…

iain111

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May 08, 2024 11:10 pm

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

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We use Bushfire Roller Shutters based out of Gosford. Speak to Brad on 0438 339…

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Need your experience with Sherridon Homes Need your experience with Sherridon Homes

May 08, 2024 11:03 pm

plmns

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Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry

Hi kes We are also planning on going with Sherridon homes. Did u go with them,…

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plmns

May 08, 2024 9:42 pm

Shi

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Brick repair around duct Brick repair around duct

I'm really sorry..somhow I just got the notification about your message We went…

Shi

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Shi

May 08, 2024 9:40 pm

JerryM

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DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, recently a replacement rangehood was installed at my home and the installer…

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JerryM

May 08, 2024 9:10 pm

FionaSmith

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Slab overhang (by window frame)Slab overhang (by window frame)

Downpipe Compliance - general discussion Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

This is the best I have, as it is plastered internally now. I should add there…

FionaSmith

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FionaSmith

May 08, 2024 8:45 pm

SaveH2O

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Building Standards; Getting It Right!

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I have never seen one stated but the National Construction Code (NCC) defines drainage…

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SaveH2O

May 08, 2024 7:49 pm

Clarendon Boston or Saratoga Clarendon Boston or Saratoga

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Have just seen these stairs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2HJvEvoiIZ…

d_ayla

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Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

May 08, 2024 6:25 pm

H A W U

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New Build with Omnia Homes New Build with Omnia Homes

Thank you @ashington Homes for your reply! They just got back to me and offered…

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H A W U

May 08, 2024 4:31 pm

Sumeeth

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Custom Builder - Premier Traditional Homes (Melbourne)Custom Builder - Premier Traditional Homes (Melbourne)

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I believe he is from Albania. We're did you build house? How did you end up finishing…

Rivers76

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Sumeeth

May 08, 2024 2:45 pm

Homeser

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Using tank overflow for drip irrigation Using tank overflow for drip irrigation

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Disclosure - I have just registered to respond to this thread. My advice - is PROCEED…

Doreen_Kallara33

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Homeser

May 08, 2024 9:34 am

Lisa06

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Landscape & Garden Design

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Hi SaveH20, In the above scenario, we reduced a 90mm overflow (on a 2500L water…

arcturus

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Lisa06

May 07, 2024 9:54 pm

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

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yes that window needs a header, good pick up

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Which 90cm rangehood is better Which 90cm rangehood is better

May 07, 2024 7:46 pm

mockkie

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Canopy and Undermount are best, and need to be ducted externally. Which one you…

How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?

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mockkie

May 07, 2024 2:18 pm

jefferyb

7 May

Rendered brick wall to colourbond roof over flashing Rendered brick wall to colourbond roof over flashing

I am building a new residential house. The structural engineer suggests drilling…

jefferyb

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jefferyb

May 07, 2024 11:36 am

Ymous

7 May

Coming back to this.... When installing a pressure flashing, what fixings would…

Ymous

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Ymous

May 07, 2024 10:43 am

Custom builder Custom builder

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VIC

There are many custom builder that will build your house with an nice finish however…

elamini

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May 07, 2024 9:02 am

Roof Leak Investigation Roof Leak Investigation

7 May

pay some money and get a roof leak specialist

Wolverine

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Corner Block - Driveway Location Dispute Corner Block - Driveway Location Dispute

May 07, 2024 8:53 am

Alse87

6 May

NSW

How did you go getting an exemption from RMS? I am in a similar situation now and…

nozzle

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Alse87

May 06, 2024 9:27 pm

spacing between trench mesh and top of footing spacing between trench mesh and top of footing

6 May

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I'm in the process of making a footing with two pieces of trench mesh (4L12TM…

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Royal beige and Royal beige quarter Royal beige and Royal beige quarter

May 06, 2024 8:09 pm

kimmybee

6 May

Hi has anyone done Royal beige and royal beige quarter together on their walls?…

kimmybee

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kimmybee

May 06, 2024 7:13 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative a

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Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

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May 06, 2024 5:32 pm

Price for stone column Price for stone column

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Does anyone know the price for stone column per sqm? incl dry stacked installation…

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May 06, 2024 1:54 pm

Which kickboard is better for kitchen & pantry Which kickboard is better for kitchen & pantry

6 May

great point. you are a champion

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Lot size and Floor space ratio question Lot size and Floor space ratio question

May 06, 2024 1:09 pm

DeeAu

6 May

Many thanks Mattms

DeeAu

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DeeAu

May 06, 2024 11:57 am

How to deal with delay and variations How to deal with delay and variations

6 May

NSW

Get a good building consultant to do your stage inspections and then you should…

PeterCurtis

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Windows done properly?Windows done properly?

May 06, 2024 10:51 am

SGT

6 May

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

These are photos of small sections as I don’t want to identify myself yet. All…

SGT

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SGT

May 06, 2024 8:20 am

dachopper

6 May

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

Hi, I have a block that I am planning on building on soon to both side boundaries…

dachopper

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dachopper

May 06, 2024 12:49 am

Auahmad

5 May

Buying Land

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Brother can we get your contact. Where is your plot. Myself and other brothers…

AAAnewbuyer

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Auahmad

May 05, 2024 9:23 pm

BuildingandLegal

5 May

1964 Home Fibrous Plaster- any asbestos?1964 Home Fibrous Plaster- any asbestos?

Asking for Render colours suggestions Asking for Render colours suggestions

Looks like old horse hair plaster. Not asbestos

CK27

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BuildingandLegal

May 05, 2024 6:36 pm

Arni

5 May

Hi everyone, I am building my dream home and I am confused regarding the render…

Arni

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Arni

May 05, 2024 1:10 pm

Asbestos Corrugated Roof Insulation Asbestos Corrugated Roof Insulation

5 May

You can fit foil board between rafters

steve2048

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May 05, 2024 10:52 am

Advice please!Advice please!

5 May

Hi, it's usually better to tile after the concrete work is done. Concreting first…

chris2024

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May 05, 2024 10:12 am

open shelf pantry open shelf pantry

5 May

My U shaped open shelf small pantry with 1.2 meter walkway will be similar to below…

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Mixed drawer sizes next to each other Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

May 05, 2024 8:56 am

Splashers

4 May

put the 2 draw set directly under the cooktop and the 3 draw set either side for…

Can anyone please identify what this thing is?Can anyone please identify what this thing is?

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Splashers

May 04, 2024 8:32 pm

aj960

4 May

@groundzero Many thanks!

aj960

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aj960

May 04, 2024 2:51 pm

Screed First Timer Screed First Timer

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It seems like it has hardened suitably within 24 hours Now it is time to tackle…

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Acrylic render on concrete outdoor patio floor Acrylic render on concrete outdoor patio floor

May 04, 2024 2:32 pm

Patchworklizzie

4 May

Flooring & Floor Covering

Has anyone had experience with using this surfacing? I have read it can stain easily…

Patchworklizzie

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Patchworklizzie

May 04, 2024 1:16 pm

Thickening a wall with two different types of walls behind Thickening a wall with two different types of walls behind

4 May

I might be misunderstanding.... but I would be more inclined to cut a section out…

BenDen

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Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

May 04, 2024 12:53 pm

BrigidFrancis

4 May

Hello Homeoners, working with Montgomery to build a Carolina 286. It's been a difficult…

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May 04, 2024 8:33 am

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Thank you Chippie for your input.

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jok50

May 04, 2024 8:25 am

Deleting threads/posts! HELP Deleting threads/posts! HELP

4 May

Don't forget that Google and Bing as well as the internet archive may well cache…

Buffy

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Garage conversion Garage conversion

May 04, 2024 7:13 am

asqproperty

3 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

I have an early 90’s built home where the garage is connected to the house under…

asqproperty

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asqproperty

May 03, 2024 9:23 pm

ajaypatil

3 May

Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining

I'm based in Adelaide and I'm considering purchasing a house and land package from…

ajaypatil

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ajaypatil

May 03, 2024 7:36 pm

yentikonda

3 May

NSW

Thanks I’ll check it out

yentikonda

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yentikonda

May 03, 2024 1:56 pm

Gas line through a footing Gas line through a footing

3 May

Hi all, I'm excavating a footing to build a front wall next to the footpath. I've…

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Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof

May 03, 2024 10:13 am

Hlab

3 May

Concrete pier required ?Concrete pier required ?

hi Mandar, I’ve been experiencing the same noise for over a year - to me it sounds…

Daven

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Hlab

May 03, 2024 8:20 am

FRR

3 May

Hi, I have some misplaced pier under edge beam issue. Need an independent expert…

sonixspeedy

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FRR

May 03, 2024 7:47 am

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

3 May

This is a really good question. I have 3 of those trees ( liquid amber ) at the…

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