Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

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?

53 m

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

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

May 01, 2024 12:20 am

Lili97

10 h

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

Is it a legal obligation to restrict the opening of a window in an ensuite? Why…

Lili97

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Lili97

Apr 30, 2024 3:37 pm

BenDen

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

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

Mattms

28 April

Eagle Homes Eagle Homes

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

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

515

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

28 April

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

JTLavs

28 April

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

Waterproofing Waterproofing

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

RenoBel

27 April

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

Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards

26 April

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am trying to find lighting for kitchen, dining areas but looking online, I don…

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Apr 26, 2024 6:24 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

26 April

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

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Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

26 April

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

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Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

rssanre

25 April

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

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rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

Sleepless Knights

24 April

Screed Orientation Screed Orientation

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

Sleepless Knights

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Sleepless Knights

Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

renovator_me

24 April

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

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient the fall planes in the balcony…

renovator_me

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renovator_me

Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

Footermo

24 April

I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand…

Footermo

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Footermo

Apr 24, 2024 8:57 am

Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?

24 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build. Planning to install some sort of…

2078

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

Apr 24, 2024 12:14 am

Bro

23 April

Current bathroom waterproofing standards Current bathroom waterproofing standards

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

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Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

Leeanne

23 April

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing…

Leeanne

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Leeanne

Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am

Best way to clean and fix the pavement Best way to clean and fix the pavement

22 April

Landscape & Garden Design

I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them…

1932

Apr 22, 2024 9:35 pm

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

22 April

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so…

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Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.

Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

FloorzHmm

22 April

Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already…

FloorzHmm

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FloorzHmm

Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

funnybunny

20 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed…

funnybunny

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funnybunny

Apr 20, 2024 10:51 pm

Dreams_come_true

20 April

Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback

Is my land not elevated enough?Is my land not elevated enough?

VIC

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes…

Dreams_come_true

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Dreams_come_true

Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm

ck14

20 April

Shed Slab over Soakwell Shed Slab over Soakwell

As per title, unsure if my land doesn’t have enough fill. The house on the left…

ck14

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ck14

Apr 20, 2024 4:07 pm

RodC

20 April

Excavation pool costs Excavation pool costs

One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell…

RodC

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RodC

Apr 20, 2024 10:17 am

delariva

20 April

Buying Land

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers.…

delariva

423

delariva

Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am

scroggin

19 April

Attaching roofing to brick Attaching roofing to brick

Reblock Reviews Victoria Reblock Reviews Victoria

I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back…

scroggin

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scroggin

Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am

Cedric

18 April

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I cannot find a review for the Reblocker I am getting a quote from. Am I doing something…

Cedric

2488

Cedric

Apr 18, 2024 11:50 am

Mandy1222

17 April

Construction disputes Construction disputes

Extending next to easement Extending next to easement

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near…

Mandy1222

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Mandy1222

Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

kai1020

17 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, Looking at one lot and saw the drainage easement mentioned in contract.…

kai1020

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kai1020

Apr 17, 2024 3:24 pm

Noobbuild

16 April

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

Bathroom floor problems Bathroom floor problems

VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder…

Noobbuild

694

Noobbuild

Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm

costo23

16 April

Front Fence Landscaping Ideas Front Fence Landscaping Ideas

Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18…

costo23

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costo23

Apr 16, 2024 8:21 pm

danielgray92

16 April

Landscape & Garden Design

I recently finished my house and after landscaping, have begun to plan a fence.…

danielgray92

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danielgray92

Apr 16, 2024 7:42 pm

Othello

16 April

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

Waterstops required in 2016?Waterstops required in 2016?

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets…

Othello

516

Othello

Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm

Newhomebuildquestions

15 April

Builder designers in Melbourne?Builder designers in Melbourne?

Newhomebuildquestions

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Newhomebuildquestions

Apr 15, 2024 7:59 pm

kingsway

15 April

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023 AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks…

677

Apr 15, 2024 4:20 pm

15 April

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece…

Sar

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Sar

Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am

lilijana

15 April

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed…

lilijana

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lilijana

Apr 15, 2024 1:51 am

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

14 April

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower…

797

Clearance and extending Post u brackets?Clearance and extending Post u brackets?

Apr 14, 2024 9:42 pm

Chippies_Kid

13 April

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow…

Chippies_Kid

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Chippies_Kid

Apr 13, 2024 12:40 pm

12 April

7 Stars 7 Stars

A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they…

4058

Apr 12, 2024 2:22 pm

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

12 April

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF…

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Gas abolishment home renovation Gas abolishment home renovation

Apr 12, 2024 12:13 am

catherinemh

9 April

Owner Builder Forum

We are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial…

catherinemh

4217

catherinemh

Apr 09, 2024 7:30 pm

gwicks56

7 April

Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Our 6m high Cathedral ceiling has 0 insulation, just plaster, wrap and tiles as…

gwicks56

13506

gwicks56

Apr 07, 2024 11:20 am

on3_cool

5 April

Fence boundary - New Lot Fence boundary - New Lot

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that…

on3_cool

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on3_cool

Apr 05, 2024 9:59 pm

Samuelvk.2010

4 April

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

Recently I moved to a 30 year old house and found within few months there are small…

Samuelvk.2010

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Samuelvk.2010

Apr 03, 2024 11:07 pm

Optimist

3 April