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25 February 2023

Insect eggs in carpet? or what is this?General Discussion

Feb 25, 2023 5:04 pm

Hi, inspecting a potential house for investment. It’s 3 years old, overall good condition. I noticed on an old rug there was some fraying and what looked like insect eggs. Some around the edges of the very old rug and some underneath. What are these? Is it a concern? The rug is leaving when the owne...

Hi, inspecting a potential house for investment. It’s 3 years old, overall good condition. I noticed on an old rug there...

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pumpkin11

22 July 2022

Swollen Skirting Board. Is this likely water damage?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Jul 22, 2022 10:24 pm

Inspecting a rental property that I built 3 years ago. This skirting board is on the back wall, I saw this skirting board is coming away from the wall. The skirting itself isn't swollen but something between it and the plasterboard is. Photo here. There is no damp staining on the wall or floor, but ...

Inspecting a rental property that I built 3 years ago. This skirting board is on the back wall, I saw this skirting boar...

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pumpkin11

18 October 2020

Cracks in Cement between bricks. Reason for Concern?General Discussion

Oct 18, 2020 12:17 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/89030_1602987375.jpeg Starting to see some cracks in my cement work, not many, but like this on a new house built about 10 months ago. Is it any reason for concern, or just normal for a new build?

Starting to see some cracks in my cement work, not many, but like this on a new house built about 10 months ago. Is it ...

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pumpkin11

2 October 2020

Re: Can any new home roof support solar panels?General Discussion

Oct 02, 2020 3:45 pm

Be keen to know if by definition AS1684 would mean it is ok and the roof can support them.

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pumpkin11

2 October 2020

Can any new home roof support solar panels?General Discussion

Oct 02, 2020 3:31 pm

Hey, I’ve built a new house about 12 months ago. I’ve recently decided to get solar for it, and reading my engineering drawings for the roof there is the disclaimer “No accomodation for loads such as solar and other systems unless noted.” Seems my builder charges an extra $300 to modify trusses to s...

Hey, I’ve built a new house about 12 months ago. I’ve recently decided to get solar for it, and reading my engineering d...

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pumpkin11

13 September 2020

Re: Neighbour put flower bed against my wall, potential probGeneral Discussion

Sep 13, 2020 6:52 pm

You will surely face some problem. what specifically?

what specifically?

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13 September 2020

Neighbour put flower bed against my wall, potential problem?General Discussion

Sep 13, 2020 5:55 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/89030_1599983685.jpeg Hi, I’ve finished building a property where the garage is on the boundary with the neighbour. I have perimeter concrete right round the house but not next to the garage as I can’t obviously pave the neighbour’s land. He has now built a flower bed...

Hi, I’ve finished building a property where the garage is on the boundary with the neighbour. I have perimeter concrete...

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pumpkin11

6 April 2020

Veranda onto brick veneerBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 06, 2020 9:57 pm

Can you generally install a veranda and fasten it to brick veneer wall if it is supported by posts opposite? I've recently finished building 2 new houses in a sub division and want to install verandas to them but not sure if I should definitely go free standing or the type that fastens to the back o...

Can you generally install a veranda and fasten it to brick veneer wall if it is supported by posts opposite? I've recent...

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

Re: At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?Building A New House

Apr 24, 2019 10:00 pm

No that wont happen, you have to register your development with Testra Smart Communities even if it's in an NBN area and can take up to 6 months 6 months for them to reconnect or 6 months for them to just detach the current cable before I can demolish the house?

6 months for them to reconnect or 6 months for them to just detach the current cable before I can demolish the house?

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

Re: At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?Building A New House

Apr 24, 2019 9:51 pm

Okay, I know nothing in that state, but communications is the same federally and yes telstra are right, you firstly need to register the development with Telstra Smart Communities, you will more than likely have to do a communications infrastructure plan (there are companies who specialize in this ...

Thanks. It is an NBN area (phew). At the moment I need to get Telstra to disconnect the current cable (its an old foxte...

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

Re: At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?Building A New House

Apr 24, 2019 9:33 pm

What state are you in? It's not that simple SA

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

New builds, termite concernsBuilding A New House

Apr 24, 2019 9:32 pm

Maybe I'm just being a bit paranoid because I've seen some of those Today Tonight/ACA reports on someone building a new house and termites destroying the frame before it is even built...But...I'm building 2x new investment units on a subdivision, there is a termite barrier on the slab in accordance ...

Maybe I'm just being a bit paranoid because I've seen some of those Today Tonight/ACA reports on someone building a new ...

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

Ducted air conditioning duct. Is it easy to replace?Renovation + Home Improvement

Apr 24, 2019 9:20 pm

I'm all for trying to save some money when I can do something myself, now I have a bit more time, as long as it doesn't need a qualified professional for safety/electrical/gas etc reasons. In that case I'd always get a pro. I've been in the attic of a large heritage place we are renovating and the a...

I'm all for trying to save some money when I can do something myself, now I have a bit more time, as long as it doesn't ...

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

Re: At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?Building A New House

Apr 24, 2019 9:07 pm

If your street is NBN enabled, you can order it to be installed the day after handover. Mine took 2 weeks from date of order. My builder connected the electricity for themselves to use during the build and paid the bill. At handover I had the option of continuing with the same provider or switching...

Also, how long did your services normally take to disconnect from the old place. Telstra giving me the full on run arou...

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

Re: At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?Building A New House

Apr 24, 2019 9:04 pm

Thanks

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pumpkin11

24 April 2019

At what stage is electricity, gas, NBN/phone connected?Building A New House

Apr 24, 2019 8:11 pm

Hi, when a new house is built in an older area, such as knock down and rebuild or a sub divide, at what stage is the site reconnected to electricity, water, gas and nbn/phone? As well as my reno project, I'm building a pair of new houses as a sub division. My NBN hub is being down by the builder, bu...

Hi, when a new house is built in an older area, such as knock down and rebuild or a sub divide, at what stage is the sit...

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pumpkin11

20 April 2019

Saving money by doing it myselfIntroductions

Apr 20, 2019 2:37 pm

G'Day from SA! Finally got myself the house I want to stay in for years, nice size, large block, pool, but the inside is a bit dated. Hopefully going to enjoy the project of renovating it to where I want it to be. The place s structurally sound, its just an early 2000s decor that I want to clean up....

G'Day from SA! Finally got myself the house I want to stay in for years, nice size, large block, pool, but the inside is...

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