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Hi Simeon, Do you still do the Beacon 20% voucher? If so, can you please hook me…

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Nitai

Sep 17, 2024 8:04 am

Why won't this shower door close?Why won't this shower door close?

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Bathrooms and Laundry

I had a similar issue with my shower door. It turned out the middle metal piece…

ShankM

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Sep 17, 2024 3:03 am

Shower strip drains Shower strip drains

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Bathrooms and Laundry

If you don’t mind a bit of extra maintenance and want the modern look, they’…

Sleepless Knights

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Sep 17, 2024 2:57 am

Shower tap won't turn off Shower tap won't turn off

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Bathrooms and Laundry

I had a similar issue before where the tap just spun endlessly. In my case, replacing…

vgolfoz

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Sep 17, 2024 2:54 am

Theatre room door ideas Theatre room door ideas

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Home Theatre & Automation

It depends on how serious you are about the set up and maximising everything. Also…

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Sep 17, 2024 12:51 am

Owner builder - first build - blue board around garage open?Owner builder - first build - blue board around garage open?

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Blueboard is hardies harditex system. Hardies have very good installation documents…

mouseflying

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breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period

Sep 16, 2024 10:35 pm

MyHome2

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Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue

VIC

Hi there I a, building new homes in Victoria. Need an advise, due to builder demanding…

MyHome2

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MyHome2

Sep 16, 2024 10:24 pm

Quill82

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Paving & Concreting

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice; we have just had a 61sqm exposed aggregate slab installed…

Quill82

Sep 16, 2024 8:39 pm

Elives

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steel cantilever sizes steel cantilever sizes

Jason Sliding Door Jason Sliding Door

QLD

Hi the designer has said that cantilever is 4.18m long and 7m wide is that normal…

Elives

Sep 16, 2024 6:06 pm

Darren821

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Windows & Doors

Thanks Chippy, i did ring them and they said the fin can be broken off easily as…

Darren821

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Darren821

Sep 16, 2024 5:17 pm

JONS

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Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?

Kitchen Corner

Thanks, ML24WA. After watching that video I decided to track down the installation…

JONS

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JONS

Sep 16, 2024 10:56 am

Footermo

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Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house

Landscape Plan help Landscape Plan help

Hi everyone, I have been inside my new build house now for approximately 8 months…

Footermo

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Footermo

Sep 16, 2024 9:15 am

Zevsaretyn

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Need Help Understanding Site Fall Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Trying to figure out what will work best for your space can be a bit overwhelming…

Emma12

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Zevsaretyn

Sep 15, 2024 11:15 pm

worldofmud

15 September

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

Looks like it, the only time a 6m cut would occur it if the builder cuts straight…

slats

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worldofmud

Sep 15, 2024 6:21 pm

RetiringSomeday

15 September

Gutter replacement cost Gutter replacement cost

NSW

Get an independent building inspection done now. Once handover is done, if they…

Sara thy

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RetiringSomeday

Sep 15, 2024 5:25 pm

Gce

15 September

Hi, Just wanting to get an idea of how much it may cost to replace 25m of gutter…

Gce

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Gce

Sep 15, 2024 1:47 pm

To repair an oven handle...To repair an oven handle...

15 September

Kitchen Appliances

Any money spent on the excess could be claimed as a deduction against rental income…

emeardon

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Sep 15, 2024 10:25 am

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

15 September

This may not be quite the right part of the forum to ask this question ... however…

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Sep 15, 2024 10:02 am

Show us your facade...Show us your facade...

15 September

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I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we…

JenBarber

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Drop edge beam filling agains Drop edge beam filling agains

Sep 15, 2024 9:50 am

MG1981

14 September

Hi all. I have a drop edge beam down the left side of my house. Across the front…

MG1981

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MG1981

Sep 14, 2024 8:54 pm

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

14 September

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They are moving at a decent pace. Just goes to show that builders with good processes…

Dr_rock

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KDRB legal point of discharge options KDRB legal point of discharge options

Sep 14, 2024 8:22 pm

EasyE

14 September

Hi all, We’re doing a KDRB in Melbourne and our block is gently sloped to the…

EasyE

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EasyE

Sep 14, 2024 6:15 pm

front fence and gate installation before handover?front fence and gate installation before handover?

14 September

NSW

Ask your builder. They are in charge of the site

westbourne

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Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips

Sep 14, 2024 5:16 pm

ML24WA

14 September

NSW

Roof plans below.

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.

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ML24WA

Sep 14, 2024 11:06 am

Workingonit

14 September

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The blobs of silicon may not work as I do not think it is the gutter vibrating…

Zxath

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Workingonit

Sep 14, 2024 12:41 am

Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house

13 September

Check out how the copyright part is worded in your contract. If it says it covers…

Rvbjbmavb

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Sep 13, 2024 10:32 pm

Windows attached to Eaves in Perth WA Windows attached to Eaves in Perth WA

13 September

I think I gave you details last week about window heights, ceiling heights and…

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Painting over Unitex rendered wall Painting over Unitex rendered wall

Sep 13, 2024 6:37 pm

Pedro4137

13 September

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general

The closest way to match will be to use Unitex paint Painted wall will be a little…

afpo23

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Pedro4137

Sep 13, 2024 5:21 pm

dj3000au

13 September

NSW

Looks like AllCastle Homes. The door frames and brick colour give it away to me…

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Sep 13, 2024 3:39 pm

13 September

Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the…

jpalmer

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jpalmer

Sep 13, 2024 3:36 pm

clean outdoor porcelain tiles clean outdoor porcelain tiles

13 September

Outdoor Living

For the gum tree stains you'll need to use a chlorine based cleaner to remove them…

trentdi

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Sep 13, 2024 9:33 am

Landscape & Garden Design

13 September

I used a compny called Alchemy Landscaping. Amazing guys!! Highly recommended.

chars0974

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Sep 13, 2024 9:25 am

12 September

Roof repair Roof repair

In many cases, repointing can be a sufficient solution if the damage isn't too extensive…

WEsW

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Liquidated damage claim post hanodver Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Sep 12, 2024 10:30 pm

BBJB

12 September

Boutique builders -Perth Boutique builders -Perth

Thank you for your replies, I think it will be really hard going after a big builder…

BBJB

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BBJB

Sep 12, 2024 8:58 pm

SaveH2O

12 September

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

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Hahaha. Good one chippy. Just another US ethically bankrupt SEO leech. personalized…

lazandjohn

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SaveH2O

Sep 12, 2024 8:50 pm

pram1403

11 September

Interior Decorating Lounge

I’ve tried this myself and found that it can really elevate the look of a room…

Michelle

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pram1403

Sep 11, 2024 5:10 pm

ownerinproblem

11 September

Anyone with timber frame structural experience?Anyone with timber frame structural experience?

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

I have this report from my inspector, basically the front of the porch is not connecting…

ownerinproblem

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ownerinproblem

Sep 11, 2024 3:26 pm

Budapest

11 September

NSW

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Did they say why they can't bend/roll them? These guys do up to 380PFC according…

96460

Sep 11, 2024 2:34 pm

10 September

Hi there, It's likely that the BASIX created in 2022 was done so on the old BASIX…

traceyb20

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Adam H

Sep 10, 2024 9:36 pm

Building a blockwall Building a blockwall

10 September

No I don't sorry

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Sep 10, 2024 7:02 pm

10 September

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

I’d probably lean towards holding onto the unit, especially since it's fully paid…

adcomprise

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kindashell

Sep 10, 2024 7:00 pm

corner stacker door bottom frame height issue corner stacker door bottom frame height issue

10 September

Slab needed a rebate. Better planning during design stage. Nothing can be done now…

Sara thy

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Sep 10, 2024 6:55 pm

Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification

10 September

Alex I don't think these programs that do the calculations are as smart as you:-…

RetiringSomeday

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Sep 10, 2024 4:35 pm

Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?

10 September

NSW

You can move in without an OC. I was literally having this discussion/debate with…

esnave

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