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Cleaning Cleaning

Outdoor Living

Yep, efflorescence as mentioned above. You could look to clean it with a acid based…

Joelm

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May 02, 2024 10:09 pm

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

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aj960

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May 02, 2024 10:03 pm

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

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It pains me to do this, but I feel that I need to get the word out and ensure others…

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May 02, 2024 10:01 pm

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

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It's not the roots themselves it's the effect they have on soil moisture. You should…

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Screed First Timer Screed First Timer

May 02, 2024 9:50 pm

renovator_me

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Any tilers here that can answer this question. Today we screeded our balcony. How…

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renovator_me

May 02, 2024 9:50 pm

Potential Asbestos?Potential Asbestos?

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Renovation + Home Improvement

That brown colour looks like Masonite or hardboard. Get it checked but typically…

k.art

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May 02, 2024 8:52 pm

Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question

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It's MGP 10 which means every length has been machine graded to it's specified engineered…

Anna Balasz

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Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

May 02, 2024 8:46 pm

bullborts

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Hi all, My concrete tile roof (pictured here: https://imgur.com/a/d2GiHJH ) over…

bullborts

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bullborts

May 02, 2024 7:42 pm

Removing rust from steel i beams Removing rust from steel i beams

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thanks, yes they are dry , thats a good idea with fish oil as sanding will be hard…

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May 02, 2024 7:21 pm

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

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Oh WOW, congrats on the AMAZING SPEED of progress. Just did my externals selection…

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May 02, 2024 6:43 pm

Looking for a builder Looking for a builder

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You are the 3rd person this week with a 20m block I am building my own on a 22m…

ProjectGreencamp

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May 02, 2024 6:26 pm

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

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What is that product they have used? Also, do they know what is causing it and…

H A W U

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Caveat Removal in Victoria Caveat Removal in Victoria

May 02, 2024 6:19 pm

Terryiom

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Real Estate

Hi, I need a caveat removal that I placed on a property in Melbourne during a separation…

Terryiom

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Terryiom

May 02, 2024 6:16 pm

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

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I am 98% sure that orange stuff is not allowed. But you can check with your local…

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Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

May 02, 2024 6:02 pm

Callifo

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Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Shade the brick with large eves. Since going to minimum of 600mm eaves on my build…

Vitriolum

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Callifo

May 02, 2024 5:35 pm

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

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Windows & Doors

Sorry, I have been trying to get to your post... I'll get back tomorrow or Saturday…

Footermo

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May 02, 2024 5:33 pm

Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?

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Windows & Doors

No. You only have to restrict the opening of any window when the opening starts…

Lili97

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May 02, 2024 5:22 pm

shower slope on base shower slope on base

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Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi l had a new shower installed with an arycrilic base, the base is slightly uneven…

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May 02, 2024 12:16 pm

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

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Buying Land

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I believe it's complete business that goes under administration not project. Oh…

AAAnewbuyer

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

May 01, 2024 10:35 pm

Dr_rock

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So still no slab and apparently the concreter cancelled. Here come the delays...…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

May 01, 2024 6:56 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels

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

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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

May 01, 2024 5:41 pm

kishan6693

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@Ashington Homes: Gosh its really useful info. May I know which vendor you have…

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kishan6693

May 01, 2024 3:57 pm

House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage

1 May

Have you seen my Lindfield plans? my lot is 22m wide. Happy to email them to you…

setsquare

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Is a building inspector worth it during construction?Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

May 01, 2024 12:09 pm

building-expert

1 May

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

NSW

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Great answer from Simeon to which I would like to add: The question could be asked…

Montu12

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building-expert

May 01, 2024 7:18 am

LorenClayton17

1 May

If I had realised this policy when I posted here I wouldn't have. It seems unfair…

Buffy

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LorenClayton17

May 01, 2024 6:54 am

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

1 May

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi there, Looking for any advice or feedback on what is a recommended size for double…

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Question about orientation Question about orientation

May 01, 2024 12:20 am

newbuild01

30 April

Corian vs Caesarstone Corian vs Caesarstone

Thank you both for taking the time to reply!

newbuild01

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newbuild01

Apr 30, 2024 5:55 pm

mdg1104

30 April

Kitchen Corner

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When choosing between Corian and Caesarstone, it’s tough, but leaning towards…

cazman

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mdg1104

Apr 30, 2024 5:33 pm

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

30 April

Hey Setsquare Firstly thank you to all the kind comments here. Now to answer your…

setsquare

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First Avenue Homes Experience First Avenue Homes Experience

Apr 30, 2024 1:18 pm

Bendigo.Roma

30 April

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

Not much building go on in Croydon given the project has been on hold for years.…

H0488M4105

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Bendigo.Roma

Apr 30, 2024 8:43 am

BenDen

30 April

Black tile grout become a chalky colour.Black tile grout become a chalky colour.

Hi all. Thinking of renovating the bathroom and getting a concealed cistern installed…

BenDen

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BenDen

Apr 30, 2024 1:03 am

Vincent49

29 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Have some black tiles in our bathroom on one feature wall laid on top of the waterproofing…

Vincent49

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Vincent49

Apr 29, 2024 10:42 pm

Qartaba Homes Box HIll Qartaba Homes Box HIll

29 April

I BOUGHT LAND HERE 71-73 BOUNDARY RD BOX HILL ANYONE KNOW THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTACT…

Sam21

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Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm

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

29 April

NSW

Check Grantham from Firstyle homes. We wanted to have void area and opted for Grantham…

yentikonda

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Apr 29, 2024 2:56 pm

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

29 April

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When did you choose your tiles? Was it a month out to the stage being started?…

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Apr 29, 2024 11:03 am

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

29 April

Just moved from a rental that was bearer and joist floor with double brick walls…

RudeCrudeBrute

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Apr 29, 2024 9:45 am

External wall left opened to Alfresco roof External wall left opened to Alfresco roof

29 April

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms…

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Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am

Best electric hot water system in 2024?Best electric hot water system in 2024?

29 April

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

For our new build in NSW we opted for a heat pump with a 315L storage tank. Early…

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Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Apr 29, 2024 7:57 am

mattr44

29 April

What sort of additional site costs would one expect when building this house design…

Superstar123

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mattr44

Apr 29, 2024 7:51 am

Mattms

28 April

Eagle Homes Eagle Homes

Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear…

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Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

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Hi Folks, At the tail end of a new build and we noticed our pebble Crete driveway…

jok50

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jok50

Apr 28, 2024 2:37 pm

Ashik_09

28 April

Real Estate

its kinda all the same.. point cook --- over populated, long drive to train station…

ohgosh

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Ashik_09

Apr 28, 2024 2:06 pm

JTLavs

28 April

Need some front yard ideas!Need some front yard ideas!

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, Need some ideas for my east facing front yard. There are a few elements…

JTLavs

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JTLavs

Apr 28, 2024 12:34 pm

k77driver

28 April

Working with Metronest Working with Metronest

Building contracts Building contracts

VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I…

k77driver

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k77driver

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

Huynhm3

27 April

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

Huynhm3

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Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

Polytec Ravine finish Polytec Ravine finish

27 April

Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not…

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Waterproofing Waterproofing

Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm

RenoBel

27 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need…

RenoBel

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RenoBel

Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

waxinggibbous

27 April

Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build

Owner Builder Forum

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Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy! But I've realised that at…

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waxinggibbous

Apr 27, 2024 10:22 am

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

27 April

Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting…

Our House Build

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Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am

750mm wide joinery - drawers?750mm wide joinery - drawers?

27 April