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Re: 750mm wide joinery - drawers?General Discussion

Apr 25, 2024 2:38 am

Like pulse said, you can fit drawers however because of the placement of the sink there isn't much depth so you would have to have cut outs for the waste pipes. It all depends on the set out of the plumbing underneath as to how large the cut out would end up being and whether it is worth the effort ...

Like pulse said, you can fit drawers however because of the placement of the sink there isn't much depth so you would ha...

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Re: Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is betterKitchen Corner

Apr 25, 2024 2:34 am

That's a bit of a vague question. Either cupboard size is fine. With no real advantage or disadvantage to either, apart from the fact that the 900 cabinet fits more into it if there is only 1 cabinet. Obviously the larger the door the wider it will open however 450 isn't crazy for an OH. It more com...

That's a bit of a vague question. Either cupboard size is fine. With no real advantage or disadvantage to either, apart ...

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11 April

Re: What type of cladding is thisGeneral Discussion

Apr 11, 2024 2:04 am

I was wondering if anyone might know what type and material the cladding is in this picture, hoping where the paint has flaked away might yield a clue. Unfortunately I don’t have access to take a better picture at the moment. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/110748_1712698003.jpeg Possibly Weathertex...

Possibly Weathertex selflok Millwood smooth

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chippy

8 April

Re: Is this too low vs Cross Over/Street Level?Building A New House

Apr 08, 2024 9:09 pm

From the RL's on the plan the garage is only 121mm lower than the cross over/footpath so your house slab is going to be about 30mm lower than the existing footpath. Your only option would be to bring in some fill to bring the levels up but realistically it's fine the way it is.

From the RL's on the plan the garage is only 121mm lower than the cross over/footpath so your house slab is going to be ...

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1 April

Re: Holes in mitred edge of stone benchtopGeneral Discussion

Apr 01, 2024 8:15 pm

Hi I’m after some opinions regarding my new build kitchen island benchtop. We got a 40mm mitred edge island and along the mitred join there are lots of holes/gaps. Some have been filled in which look more noticeable and dirty. We have close to 40 holes all up. I was expecting a cleaner job as we pa...

Hi Courtney The mitred edges are glued up with epoxy so those little holes and gaps are areas that weren't filled corre...

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chippy

6 March

Re: Can you save money with an architect?General Discussion

Mar 06, 2024 8:39 pm

I've just had a look at the website. The company are just building broker's. There are plenty of similar companies that basically draw your plans (they own them so you can't use them elsewhere) and then shop it around. Everyone is going to make money so it's not going to save you a cent. They try an...

I've just had a look at the website. The company are just building broker's. There are plenty of similar companies that ...

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6 March

Re: Can you save money with an architect?General Discussion

Mar 06, 2024 8:28 pm

It's fantastic that you identified the architect from the Facebook community as a possible resource. Seek advice from other members of the community who may have had comparable experiences to decide whether employing an architect is the best course of action in order to save money. Talk about your ...

I'm starting to wonder if this entire thread is a spam thread. Was the link there initially? Then Joseph comes on with ...

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3 March

Re: Door jambsGeneral Discussion

Mar 02, 2024 11:46 pm

All good. It's only paint grade so you can easily fill the heads. Back in the day they'd just use 3" nails to fix the frames. The bugle head screws will be strong and prevent movement. The only other option was to have fitted the frames before wall linings went on then they could have fixed fro...

All good. It's only paint grade so you can easily fill the heads. Back in the day they'd just use 3 nails to fix the fra...

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27 February

Re: Can you save money with an architect?General Discussion

Feb 27, 2024 4:35 pm

BuildPilot Home Builders Advisory | Find best quality home builders in Adelaide Recently joined a FB group and stumbled upon this website. They guy is an architect and claims will help you save money due to his knowledge and relationship with builders. Has anyone here had any experience like that? ...

It's fantastic that you identified the architect from the Facebook community as a possible resource. Seek advice from o...

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22 February

Re: Latch too far from the frame to grabWindows & Doors

Feb 22, 2024 3:03 pm

No.m, it is because it’s far. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/22605_1708474369.png It looks like the latch is shutting on the striker and not dropping into the hole Looking at that photo there's no way that door is latching unless there's some serious upward pressure being placed. Gap between door a...

It looks like the latch is shutting on the striker and not dropping into the hole Looking at that photo there's no way ...

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21 February

Re: Latch too far from the frame to grabWindows & Doors

Feb 21, 2024 7:54 pm

I'd suggest getting a carpenter to look at it. The entire door and lock fitting looks poorly carried out. It can be fixed but you seem to neither understand or appreciate what I'm trying to help you with

I'd suggest getting a carpenter to look at it. The entire door and lock fitting looks poorly carried out. It can be fixe...

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21 February

Re: Latch too far from the frame to grabWindows & Doors

Feb 21, 2024 3:24 pm

That’s I think the light gauge hinges are problem a heavier duty gauge will widen the margin on the hinge side? There are 3 hinges and they are adequate for the door. They are paint grade hinges and not decorative so are just simple. Ideally you would use fixed pin and a better quality, however the...

There are 3 hinges and they are adequate for the door. They are paint grade hinges and not decorative so are just simpl...

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chippy

21 February

Re: Latch too far from the frame to grabWindows & Doors

Feb 21, 2024 11:15 am

With troubleshooting you always cross off the easiest thing first. Not being there and only looking at photos makes it hard, but latch position is always the first thing to cross off. If it's latching then you have a few options. Is the margin (gap) down the lock side the same from top to bottom? Ar...

With troubleshooting you always cross off the easiest thing first. Not being there and only looking at photos makes it h...

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chippy

21 February

Re: Latch too far from the frame to grabWindows & Doors

Feb 21, 2024 10:31 am

The gap between the door and frame does look larger than it should be, however the latch normally sticks out of the door edge around 15mm. Even if your gap is 5mm (which is large) it should still latch. That's why I'm thinking that the door isn't latching into the keeper. In the photo it kinda looks...

The gap between the door and frame does look larger than it should be, however the latch normally sticks out of the door...

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21 February

Re: Latch too far from the frame to grabWindows & Doors

Feb 21, 2024 10:13 am

No.m, it is because it’s far. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/22605_1708474369.png It looks like the latch is shutting on the striker and not dropping into the hole

It looks like the latch is shutting on the striker and not dropping into the hole

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21 February

Re: Latch too far from the frame to grabWindows & Doors

Feb 21, 2024 9:53 am

The gap between the edge of the door and the frame does look a bit large but it's also a bit hard to tell. However from the photo's I'd almost say it's not latching because the the latch striker plate is positioned to high and the latch isn't catching the hole.

The gap between the edge of the door and the frame does look a bit large but it's also a bit hard to tell. However from ...

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17 February

Re: Floor Plan QuestionsBuilding A New House

Feb 17, 2024 7:26 pm

I tried that multiple times, couldn't get it to work If you are using a phone the easiest way to post a photo I'd to press the reply button and it gives you the option to post a photo straight from your phone

If you are using a phone the easiest way to post a photo I'd to press the reply button and it gives you the option to p...

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10 February

Re: Meter box placed in FacadeBuilding A New House

Feb 10, 2024 2:44 am

The meter box is a pretty simple box that really will never need anything done to it. You will also have a sub board in your garage. It's this sub board that may need upgrades if you get solar or add an air conditioner or the like. It's also this bub board that has the main switches, breakers and rc...

The meter box is a pretty simple box that really will never need anything done to it. You will also have a sub board in ...

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8 February

Re: Is this a terrible reason to owner build...Owner Builder Forum

Feb 08, 2024 11:04 am

Sorry I probably wasn’t clear enough - we can self fund 4/5 of it - wondering whether it’s worth OB’ing just so I can at least get 4/5 of the way through and then plug away as more comes in! Ideally while living in it, if it’s at an appropriate stage by then… It would all come down to being able to...

It would all come down to being able to get an occupancy certificate. Ultimately what you can do and what's legal to do...

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8 February

Re: Asbestos?General Discussion

Feb 08, 2024 1:42 am

Fibreglass sheeting. Not asbestos All of it? There’s different material in a couple of the pics. Yep, all of it. The second picture is a fibreglass sheet, it's called alsynite. If you are referring to the circled sections in the first and third photos it's also some sort of fibre glass. Asbestos lo...

All of it? There’s different material in a couple of the pics. Yep, all of it. The second picture is a fibreglass sheet...