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Louise4499 We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of…

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tlcasfre

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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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Hi Everyone, One of my favourite parts of a build is when the temporary fence comes…

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Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

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Last night a local agent contacted me to let me know that a developer has completed…

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Refunding of deposit?Refunding of deposit?

May 21, 2024 5:50 am

xtrance

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I had the opportunity to receive a deposit refund from an online casino and the…

hills_kiwi

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xtrance

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unless you are buying $20,000 plus speakers the Bunnings wire is fine. I am running…

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How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati

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Hi Kristen24 I am so sorry that you are going through this. Other than losing money…

Kristen24

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May 21, 2024 5:24 am

Risk of signing contract before soil test Risk of signing contract before soil test

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thank you

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May 21, 2024 5:02 am

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Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You might want to consider trenchless pipe replacement to solve the issue of roots…

sudhir

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BarbaraHenry45

May 20, 2024 11:50 pm

Splashers

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Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?

Porcelain Benchtops have been trying to get into the Australian market for many…

Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

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Splashers

May 20, 2024 9:35 pm

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Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build

We are just signing up with Montgomery homes for another Carolina. Glad to see more…

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kenthenorth

May 20, 2024 9:17 pm

Roshy

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Landscape & Garden Design

Hi, How was your experience with them? Would you recommend them? Cheers,

proudwanderer

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Roshy

May 20, 2024 8:55 pm

SaveH2O

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Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound

Renovation + Home Improvement

My first suspect area is at the bottom of the harvested downpipe in the sunniest…

GavinX

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SaveH2O

May 20, 2024 8:29 pm

William Noah

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Any experience with Dwelcom Any experience with Dwelcom

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

Hey Mate, I faced the same issue that you are facing. My builder left my house incomplete…

Flacco

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William Noah

May 20, 2024 3:46 pm

NativeZen

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Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

Congratulations on your slab! Shame about the laundry plumbing but I'm sure they…

Dr_rock

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NativeZen

May 20, 2024 3:00 pm

chippy

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It's only 6mm required. The picture isn't particularly clear but I think you can…

Deck dismantling Deck dismantling

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chippy

May 20, 2024 2:59 pm

mybigdeck

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Outdoor Living

Oh this is only the beginning, all joists and bearers will be removed, the rot…

mybigdeck

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mybigdeck

May 20, 2024 1:14 pm

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

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Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two? TIA

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Landscaping ideas Landscaping ideas

May 20, 2024 12:56 pm

lukazi

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Hi guys, We recently purchased a house and the frontyard is in an average condition…

lukazi

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lukazi

May 20, 2024 11:01 am

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

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It is a code requirement to have a wall wrap over the stud frame

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May 20, 2024 8:06 am

Roller shutters or double glazing?Roller shutters or double glazing?

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Double glazing

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May 20, 2024 7:59 am

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Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

Bathrooms and Laundry

This is incorrect

newtothis25

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What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?

May 20, 2024 7:52 am

LorenClayton17

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Hoping someone can help. It's a 30 year old brick veneer house with a negative slope…

LorenClayton17

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LorenClayton17

May 20, 2024 4:17 am

Creaking noise in town house Creaking noise in town house

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DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

hard to fix, it is essentially deflection of the floor, could be the yellow tongue…

namz

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When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages

May 19, 2024 9:47 pm

ianandjake

19 May

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

NSW

Hi, is anyone familiar the timing to inform builder, we are claiming for liquidated…

ianandjake

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ianandjake

May 19, 2024 5:21 pm

MatchaHome

19 May

NSW

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Hi guys, We building with wisdom home, we chose the garage facade. Has anyone chose…

Sydney-build

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MatchaHome

May 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

19 May

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Sure DM me with your details and I will get Beacon to send it to you cheers Simeon…

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Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build

May 19, 2024 7:56 am

BuildingandLegal

19 May

Mimosa homes Mimosa homes

If the build keeps returning, thats a plus!! but it would also suggest he doesnt…

sarahpark

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BuildingandLegal

May 19, 2024 4:05 am

FHBfhb

19 May

Hi all. I have got quote from Mimosa homes which is really tempting but after reading…

FHBfhb

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FHBfhb

May 19, 2024 12:42 am

two way and three-way switch locations two way and three-way switch locations

19 May

Give me some ideas to plan and decide the two way and three-way switch locations…

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May 19, 2024 12:24 am

structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

18 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to…

JCTang

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May 18, 2024 11:36 pm

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

18 May

Which ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves in 1st floor in 2 storey…

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Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

May 18, 2024 11:25 pm

Perseverance_7

18 May

Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Hello optimist, Our team is in Melbourne now, they can assist you with choosing…

Optimist

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Perseverance_7

May 18, 2024 1:24 am

kakaciii

18 May

Been building with Semore homes for close to 2 years now, still not at Lock up.…

Cee_elle

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kakaciii

May 18, 2024 12:37 am

Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco

17 May

My Electrical roughing is going on. What type of Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco…

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May 17, 2024 11:15 pm

Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor

17 May

bec of more thickness and underlay i prefer laminate. also my builder covers laminate…

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May 17, 2024 10:27 pm

Brick Uprades Brick Uprades

17 May

Thanks Simeon, I just wanted a 2nd option, as it's sometimes hard to trust builders…

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May 17, 2024 5:50 pm

Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing

17 May

Good day everyone, I have two queries regarding stacked stone style facade feature…

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May 17, 2024 5:31 pm

Please help me understand sewage plan Please help me understand sewage plan

17 May

You need to locate those 2 manholes ( the black circles) and run a string line…

firsthome_2020

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May 17, 2024 6:33 am

Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

17 May

Johal No need to stress. Your builder is correct. With good structural engineering…

johal

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May 17, 2024 6:22 am

Relocate Sewer Manhole Relocate Sewer Manhole

17 May

Having been through a manhole ...let's call it situation recently with Sydney water…

krishv88

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Help- bathroom leak Help- bathroom leak

May 17, 2024 6:15 am

jagberg

16 May

Bathrooms and Laundry

If you're dealing with moisture under the tiles and a water leak from the shower…

ccjyche14

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jagberg

May 16, 2024 11:00 pm

MJ2137

16 May

Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

Things you forget - summary page 32 Things you forget - summary page 32

I havent built with any of those but am living next to a KDR in Concord done by…

abc1231

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MJ2137

May 16, 2024 3:55 pm

bpratt

16 May

Garage on boundary line.Garage on boundary line.

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My condolences on your loss. I am sure that her long and positive journey has left…

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bpratt

May 16, 2024 3:22 pm

ck14

16 May

Copper log fencing Copper log fencing

Hijacking this post as its relevant to my situation (VIC). My garage wall is on…

Thei

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ck14

May 16, 2024 11:12 am

Whitts69

16 May

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all. Looking to do a 5 acre property fencing with 100mm copper logs fencing.…

Whitts69

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Whitts69

May 16, 2024 9:34 am

jerrynsw

16 May

Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

hey nedket, We have a similar lot like yours . just wondering how is it going with…

nedket

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jerrynsw

May 16, 2024 9:16 am

BarbaraHenry45

16 May

I can totally relate to your shed project struggles—I recently tackled a similar…

sillysausage1900

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BarbaraHenry45

May 16, 2024 8:56 am

Screed First Timer Screed First Timer

16 May

Keen for an update. How did you get on with your 2nd balcony?

renovator_me

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May 16, 2024 3:56 am

open bookshelf in hallway open bookshelf in hallway

15 May

I want to do open bookshelf (W 1860mm x D 350mm x H 2700mm) like this in hallway…

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