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

May 06, 2024 3:52 pm

Alse87

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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 1:59 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…

May 06, 2024 1:54 pm

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

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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

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Roof Leak Investigation Roof Leak Investigation

Many thanks Mattms

DeeAu

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DeeAu

May 06, 2024 11:57 am

Wolverine

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Hey everyone, I need some expert advice on a roof leak issue. During heavy rain,…

Wolverine

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Wolverine

May 06, 2024 11:28 am

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

6 h

NSW

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

PeterCurtis

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Custom builder Custom builder

May 06, 2024 10:51 am

ponzutwo

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Windows done properly?Windows done properly?

VIC

Where? Darwin, Hobart? Location makes a difference the moon

elamini

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ponzutwo

May 06, 2024 9:47 am

SGT

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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

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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

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Buying Land

1, 2, 3, 4

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

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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

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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

Yesterday

You can fit foil board between rafters

steve2048

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May 05, 2024 10:52 am

Advice please!Advice please!

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

4 May

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

4 May

Thank you Chippie for your input.

jok50

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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

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

3 May

For the outside Aluminium angles are standard. Inside you can fill with expandable…

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Gas line through a footing Gas line through a footing

May 03, 2024 12:47 pm

mashed-potatoes

3 May

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

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

mashed-potatoes

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mashed-potatoes

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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Reorganizing my bedroom, need some advice Reorganizing my bedroom, need some advice

May 03, 2024 4:38 am

dare

3 May

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hi guys, I'm planning on reorganizing my bedroom completely so any kind of advice…

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May 03, 2024 2:45 am

2 May

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

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

2 May

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

Potential Asbestos?Potential Asbestos?

2 May

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

2 May

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

2 May

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

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

jimbo73

2 May

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

jimbo73

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jimbo73

May 02, 2024 7:21 pm

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

2 May

1, 2

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

56338

May 02, 2024 6:43 pm

Looking for a builder Looking for a builder

2 May

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

ProjectGreencamp

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Caveat Removal in Victoria Caveat Removal in Victoria

May 02, 2024 6:26 pm

Terryiom

2 May

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

2 May

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

2 May

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

2 May

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?

2 May

Windows & Doors

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

Lili97

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

May 02, 2024 5:22 pm

Dr_rock

1 May

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

1 May

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

1 May

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

@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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