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Brick work cracks

Brick work cracks

could be the footing or being hard up against the other wall with no expansion joint or both. You could try again with brick mesh and use some sticky back foam against the…

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Pulse
Apr 16, 2024 7:06 pm

Waterproofing around door jam?

Waterproofing around door jam?
SA

Disgracefull waterproofing, get an independent qualified inspector ASAP. Do not allow them to…

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Splashers
Apr 16, 2024 6:01 pm
Splashers
T.H
T.H
2 h

Montgomery Homes

Montgomery Homes
NSW

I initially came on here and read these reviews before we chose a builder. We bit the bullet and went with Montgomery cause we heard good things through friends. We are…

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T.H
Apr 16, 2024 5:37 pm

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Compared to Box Hill display village Grantham, we have changed the floor plan a bit. We have our butlers pantry, laundry towards the rear of the house like Montara…

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koffeetime
Apr 16, 2024 3:34 pm

Henley Homes

Henley Homes

Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond. We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that…

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10283
HomeoneHR
Apr 16, 2024 12:48 pm

Arli Homes

Arli Homes
VIC

Hi, We didn't end up going with them but they were a close second on our list. If our current choice of builder falls through Arli will be next cab off the rank. They…

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14494
HomeoneHR
Apr 16, 2024 12:38 pm

Building With AllCastle Homes

Building With AllCastle Homes
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

we got some upgrade package covers some carbinet, stone kitchen bench upgrade, extra height on ground floor, entry door height, 60 x 60cm builder's range tile etc. some…

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138916
eguan88
Apr 16, 2024 11:19 am

Help me understand this Hot Water System

Help me understand this Hot Water System

the sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?) so with both turned on you…

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aussieta
Apr 16, 2024 7:21 am
aussieta
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Wayf9191
Apr 16, 2024 1:08 am

What is an allowable amount of movement?

What is an allowable amount of movement?

Not exactly sure how your home warranty works down there, but i would say you are out of time on hitting the builder. But, if you can get the pictures and either post them…

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767
BuildingandLegal
Apr 15, 2024 9:56 pm
BuildingandLegal

Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

Yes, The black foam is called abelflex. It actually has a 10mm tear-away to create a well which must be filled with an external grade sealant, something like sika. Rain is…

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519
BuildingandLegal
Apr 15, 2024 9:51 pm
BuildingandLegal

I've slowed down a fair bit lately - even taken time off to read a book, look at the view, go for walks. But there are still some things to finish. This was the last…

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waxinggibbous
Apr 15, 2024 8:23 pm
waxinggibbous
kingsway
kingsway
Yesterday

Builder designers in Melbourne?

Builder designers in Melbourne?

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

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510
kingsway
Apr 15, 2024 5:20 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
Yesterday

Pro finish tiling group

Pro finish tiling group

The wallopers will just say it's a civil matter.

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14130
SaveH2O
Apr 15, 2024 2:58 pm
SaveH2O
Sar
Sar
Yesterday

Wall Art

Wall Art

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece on the blank wall and if so what should I put? Appreciate your help! 😃

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804
Sar
Apr 15, 2024 8:48 am
lilijana
lilijana
15 April

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed mid range built contract but identified that a lot of things are not included.…

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596
lilijana
Apr 15, 2024 2:51 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
14 April

White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco

White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco

thanks. the above one is white Mat tiles and have gripness so going for this Mat tiles for both indoor and outdoor. Beaumont told it can be used in both indoor and…

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1565
Sara thy
Apr 15, 2024 12:22 am

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?
QLD

In Qld it is a requirement that a builder must have a cost breakdown, for building a home to the same specification, with the same inclusions and the same finish. So ask…

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1649
BuildingandLegal
Apr 14, 2024 11:39 pm
BuildingandLegal

Pre Lining Inspection with defects

Pre Lining Inspection with defects
NSW

There are a lot of private inspectors should have stayed working as tradies!! Firstly, you paid for a professional opinion of the works, if he has picked up on an item he…

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1918
BuildingandLegal
Apr 14, 2024 11:36 pm
BuildingandLegal
JordanHarper
JordanHarper
14 April

Duplex builder in Chatswood

Duplex builder in Chatswood

Hi all. There are many building companies offering duplex builds. Any recommendations or warnings against certain building companies? We are looking to build in Chatswood, NSW.

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624
JordanHarper
Apr 14, 2024 10:53 pm

Double Brick homes

Double Brick homes

Can I be Rude Crude n Brute abt double brick houses... 1.Its my money ..my house..I wanna built the way I want it 2. Council compliance is Power ..their mates on Gravy…

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RudeCrudeBrute
Apr 14, 2024 10:46 pm

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower. Anyone had one of these done recently? Not sure if they are straight forward and easy…

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727
Mofflepop
Apr 14, 2024 10:42 pm
Mofflepop
MichaC
MichaC
14 April

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Builder ripped up balcony tiling, water proofing and start again. Fitted an aluminium angle underneath the tiles, which sticks out 50mm beyond the balcony edge, with the…

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3922
MichaC
Apr 14, 2024 7:54 pm

Regulations for shower over bath

Regulations for shower over bath

You need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have strengthened the base where it is not required to sit on a bed.

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 13, 2024 10:30 pm
BuildingandLegal

Hi everyone, we are struggling to find inspiration for our house renovations. We've got a mid-1980s home in Perth that we want to renovate ourselves (as much as possible…

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CrackersC
Apr 13, 2024 5:21 pm

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow for concrete porch, but they didn’t allow for the planned stone paving. I’m finally…

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Chippies_Kid
Apr 13, 2024 1:40 pm

Site costs

Site costs
VIC

Just wondering if anyone has a rough calculation of site costs for a 18 x 32 block with a 1.66m fall? Or if yours has been similar Block is in Warragul building with Henley

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Allira.cronin
Apr 12, 2024 9:05 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

7 Stars

7 Stars

A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they wanted to offer that as 100%. In the 20+ display designs supplied, the builder was…

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 3:22 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

Just remember that uPVC melts at 160 C.

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4065
ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 3:08 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?

Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?

Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will be…

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 1:07 pm
ECOECO
Althom
Althom
12 April

Two kitchens in one house - planning rules

Two kitchens in one house - planning rules

"is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them

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Althom
Apr 12, 2024 10:16 am
Althom
Metamorf
Metamorf
12 April

DA Application Cost Estimate

DA Application Cost Estimate

A question for all of humanity: how much does an architectural and construction project cost with approval of the “DA” kit in Sydney for a 3-storey villa of 400-600m2?

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Metamorf
Apr 12, 2024 6:27 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
12 April

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF/Speed eventhough it comes with Remote 2) how about…

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Sara thy
Apr 12, 2024 1:13 am
Jadandma
Jadandma
11 April

Are Westinghouse appliances OK??

Are Westinghouse appliances OK??

Our honest view Westinghouse WEV617DSC oven with airfryer, purchased in 2020. We've used Westinghouse for over three decades, but with this one the fan quickly developed…

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Jadandma
Apr 11, 2024 12:25 pm
BrettSC
BrettSC
11 April

slab plan

slab plan

The solid line is just showing the step down. The section confirms that the porch slab was designed to be poured with the main house slab. This is usually a better…

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8406
BrettSC
Apr 11, 2024 8:16 am
parity
parity
11 April

What type of cladding is this

What type of cladding is this

That looks like it, thanks very much

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parity
Apr 11, 2024 6:53 am
Bk3064
Bk3064
11 April

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

Looks amazing, however I think for double story application I think noise matters , we have a patio which makes ticking noises all the time, some times they are as…

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Bk3064
Apr 11, 2024 1:10 am
pizzashapes
pizzashapes
10 April

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
1, 2

Always handy to have the facts on hand when relying on agents advice, a lot of times sale agents advice is only good anecdotally, and when you actually dive deeper it's…

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pizzashapes
Apr 10, 2024 5:22 pm
gsj-sa
gsj-sa
10 April

smart or normal switches

smart or normal switches

I am planning to get shelly dimmers added to the non-smart switches that control light. It has no affect on the mechanical functioning of the switch and this is wired…

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1356
gsj-sa
Apr 10, 2024 2:01 pm
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
10 April

New Fence - Boundary

New Fence - Boundary
VIC

Hi, It’s important to keep in mind that dividing fences have thickness, so it’s impracticable to expect them to be wholly constructed within the neighbouring…

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15769
DraftRoom
Apr 10, 2024 10:57 am
DraftRoom
Bimbob
Bimbob
10 April

Cesearstone Alternatives

Cesearstone Alternatives

and they have their Mineral range too

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19657
Bimbob
Apr 10, 2024 10:53 am
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
10 April

Garage extension

Garage extension

Hi, Building Designer from the Sunshine Coast here, we offer free site reports to work out your potential options. Depending on where you are located you will need to…

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8009
DraftRoom
Apr 10, 2024 8:18 am
DraftRoom
beesa888
beesa888
10 April

Build experience - Trend Connection Homes

Build experience - Trend Connection Homes

How has your experience been like so far?

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47340
beesa888
Apr 10, 2024 1:04 am

Gas abolishment home renovation

Gas abolishment home renovation

We are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial it almost may as well be a new build (keeping front for heritage) This will require the…

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2433
catherinemh
Apr 09, 2024 8:30 pm

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

Looks like they are still building.....

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40598
Indigo Unicorn
Apr 09, 2024 6:20 pm

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

You should pressure clean your roof first and make sure the paint you buy also is anti mould.

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building-expert
Apr 09, 2024 6:15 pm
building-expert

Frame Cracks & Cuts on Beam

Frame Cracks & Cuts on Beam

This should not happen, when the timber arrives on site, bent studs should be separated to be cut for noggings and blocks. The studs should never be bad enough to…

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10866
building-expert
Apr 09, 2024 6:12 pm
building-expert
Budapest
Budapest
9 April

Proposed walk in linen

Proposed walk in linen

Do you really want to accommodate the window? What is on the outside of the window? Do you want to be able to see your towels from outside? I would blank the window from…

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6640
Budapest
Apr 09, 2024 3:56 pm
judder
judder
8 April

Is this too low vs Cross Over/Street Level?

Is this too low vs Cross Over/Street Level?
VIC

Thanks! I'm spoke to the builder I'm not sure if this is all true but basically went along the lines of they considered all options and if I was to compact and fill it…

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judder
Apr 08, 2024 11:36 pm

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