Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Hey everyone, I’m in the middle of a major home renovation and considering buying…

BarbaraHenry45

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BarbaraHenry45

Sep 19, 2024 5:14 pm

felant

17 September

Gable vents Gable vents

Anyone in Adelaide know who might supply gable vents, similar to those in the link…

felant

258

felant

Sep 17, 2024 6:34 pm

Steel wiremesh door for speakers Steel wiremesh door for speakers

17 September

Planning to do below table for speakers with steel wiremesh door. Anyone did stainless…

175

Sep 17, 2024 11:38 am

Desk idea in open living Desk idea in open living

17 September

Below is my open living area with entrance. Kindly advise for any improvement or…

211

Hinged door no go?Hinged door no go?

Sep 17, 2024 10:27 am

StMad

17 September

Windows & Doors

Hi there, We'll be selling our 4 bed home in the coming months, and are thinking…

StMad

251

StMad

Sep 17, 2024 8:16 am

MyHome2

16 September

breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period

Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue

VIC

Hi there I a, building new homes in Victoria. Need an advise, due to builder demanding…

MyHome2

272

MyHome2

Sep 16, 2024 10:24 pm

Quill82

16 September

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice; we have just had a 61sqm exposed aggregate slab installed…

Quill82

310

Quill82

Sep 16, 2024 8:39 pm

Elives

16 September

steel cantilever sizes steel cantilever sizes

Gutter replacement cost Gutter replacement cost

QLD

Hi the designer has said that cantilever is 4.18m long and 7m wide is that normal…

Elives

187

Elives

Sep 16, 2024 6:06 pm

Gce

15 September

Drop edge beam filling agains Drop edge beam filling agains

Hi, Just wanting to get an idea of how much it may cost to replace 25m of gutter…

Gce

354

Gce

Sep 15, 2024 1:47 pm

MG1981

14 September

KDRB legal point of discharge options KDRB legal point of discharge options

Hi all. I have a drop edge beam down the left side of my house. Across the front…

MG1981

367

MG1981

Sep 14, 2024 8:54 pm

EasyE

14 September

Anyone with timber frame structural experience?Anyone with timber frame structural experience?

Hi all, We’re doing a KDRB in Melbourne and our block is gently sloped to the…

380

Sep 14, 2024 6:15 pm

13 September

Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the…

jpalmer

366

jpalmer

Sep 13, 2024 3:36 pm

ownerinproblem

11 September

Interior Wall removal Interior Wall removal

I have this report from my inspector, basically the front of the porch is not connecting…

ownerinproblem

479

ownerinproblem

Sep 11, 2024 3:26 pm

Syros

10 September

Sewer line - Boundary Trap IPMF related Sewer line - Boundary Trap IPMF related

Hi Everyone, We recently bought a house and we want to remove a bedroom wall, now…

Syros

561

Syros

Sep 10, 2024 11:24 am

kumar2015

9 September

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I’m looking at a property with a sewer line, easement, boundary trap, and IPMF…

kumar2015

333

kumar2015

Sep 09, 2024 8:07 pm

Landscape planning suggestion Landscape planning suggestion

8 September

Planning to do landscaping as below: any suggestions and comments for improvement…

476

Sep 08, 2024 10:03 pm

Garden bed in backyard backside Garden bed in backyard backside

8 September

Regarding adding Garden bed in backyard backside, the backside neighbour project…

426

Sliding gate motor troubleshooting Sliding gate motor troubleshooting

Sep 08, 2024 5:38 pm

colebatchd

8 September

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi Team, I have an electric gate opener which has been misbehaving. It is about…

colebatchd

585

colebatchd

Sep 08, 2024 7:51 am

Riaz

7 September

Qartaba homes Qartaba homes

448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West 448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West

Any update on Qartaba homes?

Riaz

448

Riaz

Sep 07, 2024 7:44 pm

ProXimO

6 September

Hi All I booked a lot in Melbourne's west back in 2022 which as an estimated delivery…

ProXimO

436

ProXimO

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)

5 September

NSW

Hello All, I need your recommendation for a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)…

513

Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane

Sep 05, 2024 10:42 am

Linestarboard

5 September

fixed site cost fixed site cost

QLD

We're looking at building a Rooming House in Brisbane with Rimfire. Any reviews…

Linestarboard

483

Linestarboard

Sep 05, 2024 7:08 am

Omark

5 September

Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack

Hey guys, I’m building in the northern suburb Donnybrook and I’ve received a…

Omark

567

Omark

Sep 05, 2024 2:42 am

jaap

4 September

Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?

Hi, I´m in the middle of planning a renovation in a unit, level 18. At the moment…

jaap

406

jaap

Sep 04, 2024 10:09 pm

Bc23

4 September

Interior Decorating Lounge

We're trying to decide on interior colours for a new build we have surfmist window…

Bc23

490

Bc23

Sep 04, 2024 5:57 pm

helenn82

4 September

Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry

Kitchen Splashbacks

We are extending our house and adding a Butlers pantry in behind the current kitchen…

helenn82

531

helenn82

Sep 04, 2024 3:06 pm

jonathanbi

4 September

Facade Materials Facade Materials

Independent Inspector Independent Inspector

Hi Everyone, I currently have render on my Facade, but I want to change it to a…

jonathanbi

545

jonathanbi

Sep 04, 2024 1:22 pm

Jumaxel

3 September

Architects have no clue about construction costs Architects have no clue about construction costs

QLD

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a good and reliable independent inspector in the…

Jumaxel

547

Jumaxel

Sep 03, 2024 4:32 pm

Ashington Homes

3 September

Multiple Hot water system(s)?Multiple Hot water system(s)?

NSW

Hi Everyone Sorry that I have to post about this topic again, but in the last week…

Ashington Homes

773

Ashington Homes

Sep 03, 2024 4:59 am

dke01

2 September

Practical completion query Practical completion query

NSW

Want hotwater setup that allows the Main bathroom and Ensuite both have strong supply…

dke01

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dke01

Sep 02, 2024 5:54 pm

Bandep

2 September

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi building in qld and practical completion date was supposed to be 28/07/2024 got…

Bandep

976

Bandep

Sep 02, 2024 7:57 am

Stallion Projects Stallion Projects

29 August

Hello All, I shortlisted below builders for KDR project in Westmead NSW and I am…

791

Performance solution for window in Shower Performance solution for window in Shower

Aug 29, 2024 12:17 pm

Sjeff

29 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

The NCC 2022 does not allow for window in the shower area under 1.8m or 1.5m from…

Sjeff

1251

Sjeff

Aug 29, 2024 5:33 am

novice_newbie

28 August

Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard

Kitchen Corner

Hi all, Very novice renovator contemplating stepping up and actually doing some…

novice_newbie

916

novice_newbie

Aug 28, 2024 9:49 pm

Verona

28 August

Timber Mould / Rot Timber Mould / Rot

NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage

Hello All. Seeking your opinion. Please see attached pic of roof space. Much sarking…

Verona

807

Verona

Aug 28, 2024 3:38 pm

kitdoctor

27 August

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone, I’ve run into a problem. It’s in relation to the setting of FFLs…

kitdoctor

804

kitdoctor

Aug 27, 2024 3:20 pm

Bhavi

26 August

Front Setback from the street Front Setback from the street

Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)

Hi All, We are building in the Gables in NSW. We have a small angle in one of the…

Bhavi

1152

Bhavi

Aug 26, 2024 8:27 pm

MentalPig

26 August

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, thought I'd repaint the inside of my house as the paint is cracking in some…

MentalPig

693

MentalPig

Aug 26, 2024 5:11 pm

jk200sx

25 August

Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?

Home Theatre & Automation

Hello, I purchased 2 zigbee dimmers and had them installed. The dimmer switch purchased…

jk200sx

1288

jk200sx

Aug 25, 2024 11:52 am

S.buttler

22 August

custom built new homes custom built new homes

Owner Builder Forum

What are the most important factors to consider when choosing a builder for a custom…

S.buttler

1269

S.buttler

Aug 22, 2024 8:46 pm

joshseq

21 August

Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn

Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project

NSW

Hi, We are building a duplex in Baulkham hills NSW and need to build the driveway…

joshseq

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joshseq

Aug 21, 2024 6:29 pm

CommsnCoffee

21 August

Interim driveway and around the house pathway profiling options.Interim driveway and around the house pathway profiling options.

Hi. I am looking to connect with some drafting students or newly qualified draftspersons…

CommsnCoffee

1107

CommsnCoffee

Aug 21, 2024 2:55 pm

evange

20 August

Landscape & Garden Design

New house with bare driveways and perimeter pathways. They've just scraped the whole…

evange

1758

evange

Aug 20, 2024 6:38 pm

becca0808

18 August

Damp on painted gyprock walls Damp on painted gyprock walls

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

We have just moved our gym into a new industrial unit. We have had the walls painted…

becca0808

1174

becca0808

Aug 18, 2024 4:46 pm

thehuntbegins

18 August

Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem

Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles

Hi Guys, Those with “box gutter” outside bedroom, how did you stop the dripping…

thehuntbegins

1610

thehuntbegins

Aug 18, 2024 12:01 am

Lani2016

17 August

Rendering colour Rendering colour

I'm seeking recommendations of perhaps a tan yellow to match with terracotta tiles…

Lani2016

1549

Lani2016

Aug 17, 2024 10:13 am

Mandy1996

17 August

Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi

In need of help. Could someone please help with the rendering colour and what it…

Mandy1996

1499

Mandy1996

Aug 17, 2024 9:16 am

CAB13

15 August

Paint colour advice for guttering and fence Paint colour advice for guttering and fence

Hi, after completing a house extension I have finally, 6 months later, gather all…

CAB13

1559

CAB13

Aug 15, 2024 8:33 pm

mvowles

15 August