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Costs involved - partially steep site, partially-stilt home construction Costs involved - partially steep site, partially-stilt home construction

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Hi El Forgo From what you are describing, I would be budgeting at least $6,000-…

El Forgo

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Sep 08, 2024 8:43 am

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

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NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi All Thanks for sending me your numbers. All codes now sent and up to date:-D…

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Sliding gate motor troubleshooting Sliding gate motor troubleshooting

Sep 08, 2024 8:28 am

colebatchd

8 h

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi Team, I have an electric gate opener which has been misbehaving. It is about…

colebatchd

Sep 08, 2024 7:51 am

Pulse

10 h

Cabinet maker won't give me excess caesar stone bench tops Cabinet maker won't give me excess caesar stone bench tops

I don’t have a lot of experience here but our stone mason gave us the off cuts…

Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage

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Pulse

Sep 08, 2024 6:07 am

switchboard

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Thanks for your reply. 3 phase output is called AC isolator? The AC isolator is…

chars0974

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switchboard

Sep 07, 2024 11:26 pm

Suggestions on Eaves Height Suggestions on Eaves Height

19 h

Correct. External the eaves will sit on top of the window frames, internally there…

S Kumar

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Qartaba homes Qartaba homes

Sep 07, 2024 9:18 pm

Riaz

20 h

New Build - but concerns over build quality - with PHOTOS New Build - but concerns over build quality - with PHOTOS

Any update on Qartaba homes?

Riaz

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Riaz

Sep 07, 2024 7:44 pm

allIwantisahome

23 h

Looking for gutter ends - large Looking for gutter ends - large

NSW

I would love to hear what people thing of these photos of https://postimg.cc/gallery…

allIwantisahome

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allIwantisahome

Sep 07, 2024 5:03 pm

pedro777

Yesterday

Temporary connection to water, sewer, gas, Telstra, electricity to a vacant block Temporary connection to water, sewer, gas, Telstra, electricity to a vacant block

The ends don't look suitable. Stratco were very prompt in replying and stated it…

pedro777

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pedro777

Sep 07, 2024 11:20 am

Althom

Yesterday

The local Council will have rules in regards living in a caravan on a vacant block…

Sal3

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Althom

Sep 07, 2024 10:32 am

Builder refusing complete handover Builder refusing complete handover

Yesterday

1, 2, 3

Technically speaking the variation is part of the contract. So as Pedro said, until…

ownerinproblem

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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?

Sep 07, 2024 10:11 am

esnave

Yesterday

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

NSW

Hi, We're in the cooling off period at the moment, buying a nearly completed house…

esnave

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esnave

Sep 07, 2024 5:15 am

BarbaraHenry45

7 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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BarbaraHenry45

Sep 07, 2024 1:51 am

rantapawan

6 September

Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls

If you don't prefer to use nails/screws, you can rely on polyurethane based construction…

Ainsmeister

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rantapawan

Sep 06, 2024 7:10 pm

Façade window gaps Façade window gaps

6 September

Your pics are not clear enough to understand what you have. The weep holes which…

2041

Sep 06, 2024 5:40 pm

Sealing window Sealing window

6 September

Thanks for the reply. Just curious about what to do with the flashing at the bottom…

Bigdog7676

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Sep 06, 2024 5:21 pm

Recommend an Private/Independent Building Inspector?Recommend an Private/Independent Building Inspector?

6 September

NSW

Thanks Simeon, really appreciate your communication and thoughts on this. Thanks…

PhanT

3605

Sep 06, 2024 12:43 pm

Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level

6 September

@chippy what will be best solution for this please advise

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448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West 448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West

Sep 06, 2024 11:22 am

ProXimO

6 September

Hi All I booked a lot in Melbourne's west back in 2022 which as an estimated delivery…

ProXimO

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ProXimO

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work

6 September

Have you considered fixing a 50x50 galv angle along the bottom of the bearer to…

snoz

902

Watertightness around fiber cement panels Watertightness around fiber cement panels

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

BJCC

6 September

Cyclone watch and other meteorological interests.Cyclone watch and other meteorological interests.

Thanks - our wall is built right next to the boundary brick wall meaning there is…

BJCC

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BJCC

Sep 06, 2024 9:09 am

SaveH2O

6 September

Eco Living

1, 2

Southern Australia has been experiencing weeks of unusually strong winds. These…

SaveH2O

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SaveH2O

Sep 06, 2024 8:35 am

rt99

6 September

Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***

Wahlstedt Quality Homes - South Australia Wahlstedt Quality Homes - South Australia

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

But lands are registered there . Isn't it ? We got our one settled in December…

kdr123

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rt99

Sep 06, 2024 8:05 am

rocketfish11

6 September

Hi kks, Obviously quite a while now, just wondering if you ended up going ahead…

kks

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rocketfish11

Sep 06, 2024 3:34 am

Main door stain color matching to Garage Classic Cedar color Main door stain color matching to Garage Classic Cedar color

6 September

Check out Sikkens products.

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Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024 Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024

Sep 06, 2024 12:34 am

dave.0000

5 September

Raising alfresco floor question Raising alfresco floor question

VIC

Thanks Katzie. I understand the builder organises inspectors, but I will consider…

EasyE

8013

dave.0000

Sep 05, 2024 2:45 pm

ponzutwo

5 September

Outdoor Living

have you considered tiling instead? Then you'd have that height to account for the…

mamafox88

530

ponzutwo

Sep 05, 2024 2:31 pm

miteq

5 September

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

Front page bump.

5433

Sep 05, 2024 1:44 pm

5 September

Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)

Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane

NSW

Hello All, I need your recommendation for a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)…

g.nandode

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g.nandode

Sep 05, 2024 10:42 am

Linestarboard

5 September

Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW

QLD

We're looking at building a Rooming House in Brisbane with Rimfire. Any reviews…

Linestarboard

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Linestarboard

Sep 05, 2024 7:08 am

Blossom78581

5 September

Hi Blossom Sorry to hear. I hope you don't mind me asking what is possibly a dumb…

Chino21

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Blossom78581

Sep 05, 2024 6:34 am

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

5 September

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Everyone, The goal is to have the slab poured this Saturday and with the sun…

94620

fixed site cost fixed site cost

Sep 05, 2024 5:04 am

Omark

5 September

Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack

Hey guys, I’m building in the northern suburb Donnybrook and I’ve received a…

Omark

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Omark

Sep 05, 2024 2:42 am

jaap

4 September

Hi, I´m in the middle of planning a renovation in a unit, level 18. At the moment…

jaap

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jaap

Sep 04, 2024 10:09 pm

Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?

4 September

Interior Decorating Lounge

We're trying to decide on interior colours for a new build we have surfmist window…

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Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry

Sep 04, 2024 5:57 pm

helenn82

4 September

Kitchen Splashbacks

We are extending our house and adding a Butlers pantry in behind the current kitchen…

helenn82

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helenn82

Sep 04, 2024 3:06 pm

Cliff2024

4 September

Noisy soffits Noisy soffits

11683

Sep 04, 2024 2:12 pm

4 September

Facade Materials Facade Materials

Hi Everyone, I currently have render on my Facade, but I want to change it to a…

jonathanbi

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jonathanbi

Sep 04, 2024 1:22 pm

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

4 September

Owner Builder Forum

The whole intention of owner building is so a person can build a single dwelling…

Mowessis

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Strange noise in the walls Strange noise in the walls

Sep 04, 2024 11:06 am

agus

4 September

Yes

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Sep 04, 2024 9:57 am

4 September

Basix Long story short house completed 2023 no oc Health problems etc find out husband…

traceyb20

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traceyb20

Sep 04, 2024 7:06 am

Marble looking wall panel behind TV Marble looking wall panel behind TV

3 September

NSW

@chippy any suggestions please

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Independent Inspector Independent Inspector

Sep 03, 2024 10:58 pm

Jumaxel

3 September

Help me make my house open plan Help me make my house open plan

QLD

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a good and reliable independent inspector in the…

Jumaxel

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Jumaxel

Sep 03, 2024 4:32 pm

Mitsi0211

3 September

Drainage and concrete pathways Drainage and concrete pathways

please share your floor plans including room sizes and direction of north Sorry…

Mitsi0211

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Mitsi0211

Sep 03, 2024 4:27 pm

micjb

3 September

Brisbane City Council Site Cover Brisbane City Council Site Cover

Thank you for your reply Eng. B A. To avoid confusion, by sump I mean yard sump…

micjb

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micjb

Sep 03, 2024 3:45 pm

ankittanna

3 September

Onsite security camera.Onsite security camera.

QLD

it does apply if it's a lowset home? because the rule is very wierd. 60% of 399…

gunny

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ankittanna

Sep 03, 2024 1:49 pm

r_e_n_o

3 September

Landscaping and interior design combined..who!?Landscaping and interior design combined..who!?

That is pretty mean if they do. But on this topic we have been searching for some…

Sleepless Knights

1567

r_e_n_o

Sep 03, 2024 1:26 pm

Lavaghman

3 September

Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

Thanks for that. Will look into that option. Appreciate the idea.

Lavaghman

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Lavaghman

Sep 03, 2024 9:42 am

johal

3 September

Johal No need to stress. Your builder is correct. With good structural engineering…

johal

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johal

Sep 03, 2024 8:59 am

Architects have no clue about construction costs Architects have no clue about construction costs

3 September