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Is 2 x 150mm overflow sufficient for 1 x 225mm inlet in a rainwater harvesting system?Is 2 x 150mm overflow sufficient for 1 x 225mm inlet in a rainwater harvesting system?

by dan_walls » Nov 28, 2024 8:22 am in Eco Living

Ok., thanks. I had to make sure. Given that a substantial part of the pipe run will be dry even when the tank is full and also considering the cost of the commercial…

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SaveH2O
Dec 02, 2024 10:07 pm
SaveH2O
Tree roots damaging property?Tree roots damaging property?

by safehouse » Nov 25, 2024 10:24 pm in General Discussion

It looks like the tree roots have already damaged the paving, assuming its the tree roots. I'd say it is and unless you solve the problem it will get worse and potentially…

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gommeqld
Dec 02, 2024 2:44 pm

A quick update on the veggie garden for anyone interested in veggie growing!! The most noticeable change is with the butternut pumpkin. In the three weeks since my…

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waxinggibbous
Dec 02, 2024 10:46 am
waxinggibbous
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
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Crack in wall outside houseCrack in wall outside house

by Umair_N » Dec 01, 2024 11:47 am in General Discussion

It will require using dowels to connect the brick columns with the existing main building brick N12 at 400mm and same for column footing if not connected to main building…

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Eng. B A
Dec 02, 2024 4:53 am
Projexel HomesProjexel Homes
NSW

by Roshana » Nov 29, 2024 11:07 pm in Building A New House

Hi Roshana I got up early to do some work and ended up on a projexel deep dive. So here's what I found: 1. Started 2019 2. Early on they did most of their work on the…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 02, 2024 3:15 am
Ashington Homes
foxhound
foxhound
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Noisy steel frame house / floor creaks upstairs when walked onNoisy steel frame house / floor creaks upstairs when walked on

by foxhound » Nov 14, 2024 1:50 pm in Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi Eng BA, thianks for runing this through. May I please know if there is anyway to get in touch with you, we need this in document to report it to the builder. We…

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foxhound
Dec 01, 2024 9:59 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
30 November
Is it allowed in Australia for a floor to ceiling shower door to be installed?Is it allowed in Australia for a floor to ceiling shower door to be installed?
QLD

by workingwarrior » Nov 30, 2024 8:44 am in Building A New House

The issue is the door is quite heavy and will be hinged off a narrow panel against the wall. You can have a flat panel of glass that runs across the narrow panel over the…

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 30, 2024 8:04 pm
BuildingandLegal
hawthornandrew
hawthornandrew
30 November
Roofing QuestionRoofing Question

by hawthornandrew » Nov 29, 2024 12:15 pm in General Discussion

Thanks BuildingandLegal. Very informative. The situation is that just over half of the roof needs replacing. One side is all right. The other side is old. So would be a…

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hawthornandrew
Nov 30, 2024 3:35 pm
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
30 November
Rust on Steel PostRust on Steel Post

by suez1 » Nov 30, 2024 10:37 am in DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You need to remove the concrete pavement to see the full extent of rust. Depending on the loss of section amount, you can sand/clean and cold gal or you replace the…

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Eng. B A
Nov 30, 2024 11:55 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 November
Australian vs European Plywood standardsAustralian vs European Plywood standards

by BobBuild » Oct 30, 2024 2:47 pm in Building Standards; Getting It Right!

There is no such thing. The only standards that are relevant are the Australian Standards. Unless you're building in Europe?

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 29, 2024 9:51 pm
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