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Terracotta roof draft issues Terracotta roof draft issues

Hi all, I’m in a house built 7 yrs ago. One bedroom wall faces East and gets strong…

TeeGeeJay

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TeeGeeJay

Jan 26, 2024 3:03 pm

Pavlo

26 January

Caustic acid bleach on driveway Caustic acid bleach on driveway

Hi everyone I have a terracotta tiles roof When I climb inside the roof cavity I…

Pavlo

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Pavlo

Jan 26, 2024 12:11 pm

Sterie74

26 January

Hi. My son cleaned a oil spill with ' CRC oil fighter stain remover' on a coloured…

Sterie74

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Sterie74

Jan 26, 2024 11:53 am

My granny flat build journey My granny flat build journey

25 January

Owner Builder Forum

Any advice on how to ensure the kit home granny flat that im thinking of buying…

7510

Interior stone wall DIY Interior stone wall DIY

Jan 24, 2024 11:41 pm

Lukeluke

23 January

Hi Would love some advice on a DIY project I've dived into that's now keeping me…

Lukeluke

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Lukeluke

Jan 23, 2024 6:46 pm

garfield

23 January

Strip drain Strip drain

(Another) garage conversion advice thread (Another) garage conversion advice thread

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has switched from a small square tile insert…

garfield

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garfield

Jan 23, 2024 7:38 am

sejj

22 January

Regarding Burbank Bricks Regarding Burbank Bricks

Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together…

sejj

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sejj

Jan 22, 2024 5:38 pm

Teju

22 January

Installing laminate panels on concrete ceiling Installing laminate panels on concrete ceiling

Hi All, Recently we have signed a contract with Burbank and we are not aware that…

Teju

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Teju

Jan 22, 2024 3:03 pm

AttyJay

22 January

A cold joint in concrete A cold joint in concrete

Hello - we were hoping to apply laminate click lock panels to our concrete ceiling…

AttyJay

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AttyJay

Jan 22, 2024 12:06 pm

sandman55

22 January

Shower plumbing Shower plumbing

Hi guys, I want to butt a concrete vegetable garden bed against a concrete build…

sandman55

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sandman55

Jan 21, 2024 11:26 pm

shinjuku

21 January

Ipad Construction Apps Ipad Construction Apps

Hi all, just joined. I had the house reolumbed and going to put in shower base -…

shinjuku

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shinjuku

Jan 21, 2024 1:22 am

ACTRenovator

20 January

Hey I just purchased an apple ipad to use on site. If you are using an ipad on site…

ACTRenovator

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ACTRenovator

Jan 20, 2024 9:08 pm

swivel bar towel holder swivel bar towel holder

20 January

Please suggest a solid quality swivel bar towel holder in bathrooms bedrooms from…

3227

Verandah repair - ledger attached to brick Verandah repair - ledger attached to brick

Jan 20, 2024 7:05 pm

JayB001

20 January

Exposed Aggregate Concrete Repair / Replacement - small job Exposed Aggregate Concrete Repair / Replacement - small job

Hi, I'll be starting on my verandah repair soon - replace ledger, rafters, roofing…

JayB001

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JayB001

Jan 20, 2024 12:39 pm

annie.ad38

19 January

Paving & Concreting

Last year I had a gas leak at my house. 3 days later, I have about 1 sqm of my exposed…

annie.ad38

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annie.ad38

Jan 19, 2024 6:32 pm

mmsa

19 January

owner builder owner builder

Owner Builder Forum

Does anyone know whether I can rent out an owner built house (in Victoria) after…

mmsa

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mmsa

Jan 19, 2024 12:55 pm

SamMac

18 January

Tap in rain water tank?Tap in rain water tank?

Terry road box hill Terry road box hill

Can a plumber put a tap on a rain water tank which is full? Tank is similar to one…

SamMac

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SamMac

Jan 18, 2024 8:03 pm

Sandii.c

18 January

Soft clay in footing Soft clay in footing

I brought terry road box hill in June 2022 House was meant to be completed Nov 2023…

Sandii.c

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Sandii.c

Jan 18, 2024 6:50 pm

stanks

18 January

I've dug some footings to embed a post anchor into. My holes are around 450mm deep…

stanks

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stanks

Jan 18, 2024 3:03 pm

Best window for FZ Best window for FZ

18 January

Owner Builder Forum

Hi im new to this forum. What a terrific site! Im planning to put a granny flat…

8401

Jan 18, 2024 2:14 pm

Would you consider these issues as defects Would you consider these issues as defects

18 January

Hi It came to my attention after the handover that - The facade cladding on the…

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Do I need an electrician to remove this wall heater?Do I need an electrician to remove this wall heater?

Jan 18, 2024 12:48 pm

Detour

18 January

Just wondering if this is hardwired or can I remove it myself?

Detour

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Detour

Jan 18, 2024 12:25 pm

Mondays are your days Mondays are your days

16 January

Interior Decorating Lounge

I'll be here once a week, lets make that Mondays. If you have a question, this will…

6491

Jan 16, 2024 7:12 pm

Carpet is your next rug?Carpet is your next rug?

16 January

Interior Decorating Lounge

Did you know that you can get rugs made from carpet? So much cheaper than buying…

6500

Jan 16, 2024 6:53 pm

Side path options Side path options

16 January

Hi all Following the recent heavy rainfall in Sydney, I am keen on redirecting water…

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Ducted air con insulation question Ducted air con insulation question

Jan 16, 2024 11:57 am

webstrats

16 January

Hall Way Lighting Suggestion Hall Way Lighting Suggestion

Hi there I have a Panasonic ducted air con system. Works very well overall. In Sept…

webstrats

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webstrats

Jan 16, 2024 11:49 am

ownerinproblem

15 January

Lighting + Lighting Design

I have a really long hallway which is 1100mm W x 11500mm L I would appreciate if…

ownerinproblem

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ownerinproblem

Jan 15, 2024 9:46 am

Bidet - RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) valve Bidet - RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) valve

13 January

First time building 2 storey home, is under construction (in Framing stage) in NSW…

16959

Poorly finished exposed recycled brick boundary wall.Poorly finished exposed recycled brick boundary wall.

Jan 13, 2024 7:51 pm

hotsunnyday

13 January

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi all, My neighbour has built his 15m long garage on our boundary. It was agreed…

hotsunnyday

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hotsunnyday

Jan 13, 2024 6:38 pm

Lala74

12 January

Overhead cupboards.Overhead cupboards.

Two sinks? Seeking advice with scullery/kitchen layout Two sinks? Seeking advice with scullery/kitchen layout

Hi, Can anyone give me approx. price for overhead cupboards. TIA

Lala74

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Lala74

Jan 12, 2024 7:40 pm

happyslov

12 January

Kitchen Corner

Hi, We're building a double-storey in Perth and I'm undecided with the kitchen sink…

happyslov

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happyslov

Jan 12, 2024 4:48 pm

Mowby1Kanoby

11 January

Leaking Hot water Leaking Hot water

Mojo Homes, Enigma 46 - Gables NSW Mojo Homes, Enigma 46 - Gables NSW

Hi, I've got a brand new (2nd hand) Bosch Hydropower 16H tankless hot water heater…

Mowby1Kanoby

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Mowby1Kanoby

Jan 11, 2024 12:53 am

Pav01

8 January

Pool surround gardening Pool surround gardening

NSW

Hi all, We are considering Enigma 46 from Mojo Homes in Gables, NSW. Has anyone…

Pav01

13343

Pav01

Jan 08, 2024 9:15 am

butters7388

5 January

Electric gate for s Street front villa Electric gate for s Street front villa

Looking for some advice on pool surround planting. We have roughly 500mm wide garden…

butters7388

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butters7388

Jan 05, 2024 8:05 am

lukazi

5 January

Foxtail agave Foxtail agave

Hi all. I'm thinking of installing an electric gate in front of this street front…

lukazi

2852

lukazi

Jan 05, 2024 12:28 am

Luptakr

3 January

Suggestions-side gate access to shed.Suggestions-side gate access to shed.

My beautiful agave was healthy and gorgeous a few weeks ago. I walked outside today…

Luptakr

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Luptakr

Jan 03, 2024 7:43 am

Newbie321

1 January

Backyard retreat or Granny Flat?Backyard retreat or Granny Flat?

Hi, Building a new place and I have limited space from garage to fence. 3130mm width…

Newbie321

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Newbie321

Jan 01, 2024 7:29 pm

wendlle

31 December 2023

Measuring drill bits sizes Measuring drill bits sizes

I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience…

wendlle

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wendlle

Dec 31, 2023 5:45 pm

zillah

31 December 2023

Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW Builder for double story house in Tallawong Schofields NSW

Hi All I have a box of quality drill bits that seem to be new but their engraved…

zillah

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zillah

Dec 31, 2023 4:36 pm

PeterCurtis

28 December 2023

Garage builder, Adelaide Garage builder, Adelaide

NSW

We bought land in Tallawong Schofields NSW size 30m X 12.5m and planning to get…

PeterCurtis

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PeterCurtis

Dec 28, 2023 8:37 pm

felant

24 December 2023

Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office

Building a new home, and looking for a garage builder (home builder not contracted…

felant

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felant

Dec 24, 2023 2:08 pm

boxhill

24 December 2023

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

My home office is hot with computer equipment running virtually 18 hours a day.…

boxhill

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boxhill

Dec 24, 2023 9:31 am

Venn Diagram

24 December 2023

How to fix gaps, nail holes, cracked wall/paint from skirtin How to fix gaps, nail holes, cracked wall/paint from skirtin

How to fit mesh fly screen while shutters in place How to fit mesh fly screen while shutters in place

Hi there, I just recently received my new house from my builder. We handed the house…

Venn Diagram

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Venn Diagram

Dec 23, 2023 11:19 pm

Suejan

23 December 2023

Windows & Doors

Hello everyone Please advice me how can I install mesh security window or mesh flyscreen…

Suejan

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Suejan

Dec 22, 2023 11:28 pm

Sydneyresider

22 December 2023

Water main connection Water main connection

Hi all I'm currently building a duplex in Sydney and we need to do a new water connection…

Sydneyresider

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Sydneyresider

Dec 22, 2023 10:28 am

Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen

21 December 2023

Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass…

6852

Dec 21, 2023 1:43 pm

Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney

21 December 2023

Which chrome tapwares is a good affordable brand with a good warranty in Myhomeware…

2264

Changing building certifiers mid-build Changing building certifiers mid-build

Dec 21, 2023 1:43 pm

ByMeAPony

19 December 2023

Marble Tiling Issues Marble Tiling Issues

Hi all, I've received the unwelcome news that our certifier (BCA Certifiers) has…

ByMeAPony

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ByMeAPony

Dec 19, 2023 10:52 am

aeaejane

18 December 2023

Synthetic Grass DIY Synthetic Grass DIY

Hi All, This is my first bathroom Reno and tiler has just finished installing marble…

aeaejane

4698

aeaejane

Dec 18, 2023 9:45 pm

arvins

17 December 2023