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The cost impact on windows of achieving a 7 Star NATHERS rating in NSW The cost impact on windows of achieving a 7 Star NATHERS rating in NSW

NSW

Thanks. Told the builders and the contractors seem to have put more fill underneath…

Matt.P

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Matt.P

Mar 19, 2025 9:22 pm

ECOECO

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Hello Simeon, I can help you. Send me a window schedule and your energy report...…

Red cedar timber windows painted Red cedar timber windows painted

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ECOECO

Mar 19, 2025 12:30 pm

Allee

18 h

Windows & Doors

Has anyone had red cedar timber windows painted and if so have they lasted? Our…

Allee

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Allee

Mar 19, 2025 12:19 pm

Babbo

Yesterday

Split System Location in living room Split System Location in living room

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I've got two options of where to put the indoor unit of my split system. Originally…

Babbo

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Babbo

Mar 18, 2025 11:10 pm

dachopper

18 March

PVC Balcony Ceiling vs Alu PVC Balcony Ceiling vs Alu

How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?

Good morning, Thinking of using a PVC product for our balcony ceilings which are…

dachopper

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dachopper

Mar 18, 2025 5:41 pm

ponzutwo

18 March

Bathrooms and Laundry

30k is absurd. get more quotes to get a better idea of the true price. I know getting…

Auroracbp

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ponzutwo

Mar 18, 2025 1:32 pm

SGT

18 March

Ducted air con question Ducted air con question

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies. It's an Actron Air Classic, I believe 20kw.…

SGT

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SGT

Mar 18, 2025 9:59 am

Advice on upward sloping land Advice on upward sloping land

18 March

NSW

Good morning LL95 You have 5m of fall over 37m which is a fair bit but also it…

LL95

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Mar 18, 2025 5:14 am

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

18 March

NSW

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Good morning all Today is coloured render day! I made sure I called the renderer…

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Waterproofing - do I need a certificate?Waterproofing - do I need a certificate?

Mar 18, 2025 4:41 am

leon14661

18 March

Owner Builder Forum

hi everyone i have C3 in waterproofing as well and im really looking for a builder…

keepa

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leon14661

Mar 18, 2025 12:27 am

Smart Builder

17 March

Why Checking a Builder’s Credentials is Essential before you enter a building contract Why Checking a Builder’s Credentials is Essential before you enter a building contract

build-new-home-canterbury

Choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions when undertaking…

Smart Builder

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Smart Builder

Mar 17, 2025 9:39 pm

17 March

Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW

build-new-home-canterbury

NSW

Really? It still feels expensive to us Anyway, I believe Kaplan uses its own demolition…

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build-new-home-canterbury

Mar 17, 2025 9:05 pm

Padelos

17 March

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Treating Jarrah Timber Roof Treating Jarrah Timber Roof

Hi. I have a similar issue with large porcelain tiles on a balcony close to edge…

MichaC

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Padelos

Mar 17, 2025 7:05 pm

chippy

17 March

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

By frame I assume you are talking stud frames? They were normally 4x2 inch or 100mm…

perthhandyman

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chippy

Mar 17, 2025 3:40 pm

SaveH2O

17 March

Tapping into a charged line to harvest rain water Tapping into a charged line to harvest rain water

New Grevillea watering regime????New Grevillea watering regime????

You won't need an overflow if you just join a couple of hoses now and then when…

Lisa06

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SaveH2O

Mar 17, 2025 3:02 pm

Grevillea_wannabe2025

17 March

Hello, i have a spot in my garden, which has had to plants pass away after 6 months…

Grevillea_wannabe2025

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Grevillea_wannabe2025

Mar 17, 2025 12:50 pm

Feasible to add control zones to Mitsubishi City Multi AC?Feasible to add control zones to Mitsubishi City Multi AC?

17 March

Bump. Anyone?

4089

Mar 17, 2025 10:40 am

What are these snipped connection lines? NBN? Phone?What are these snipped connection lines? NBN? Phone?

17 March

Yup, think you're right. Found Link . Won't be needing those wires anymore, though…

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2 AC inputs for blackouts 2 AC inputs for blackouts

Mar 17, 2025 10:40 am

jeffpc

17 March

MBQ - "Residential Building Contract - Level 2" vs "Residential Renovation Contract – Level 2"MBQ - "Residential Building Contract - Level 2" vs "Residential Renovation Contract – Level 2"

Hi, I'm from Tallebudgera and we just recently had an 8 day grid blackout. I have…

jeffpc

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jeffpc

Mar 17, 2025 9:40 am

nugley

16 March

I'm arranging renovations to be performed on my house, which involve replacing the…

nugley

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nugley

Mar 16, 2025 10:00 pm

Toilet Shut Off Tap Handle.Toilet Shut Off Tap Handle.

16 March

I've searched high and low and it appears they are not commonly available. I'm wondering…

804

Mar 16, 2025 4:03 pm

URBAN MYTHS .... ?URBAN MYTHS .... ?

16 March

1 ... 18, 19, 20

Apparently the numbers Telstra is blocking over the phone is mind boggling. I guess…

387

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Electrical question - Under cabinet LED strip, double GPO Electrical question - Under cabinet LED strip, double GPO

Mar 16, 2025 3:57 pm

arrogant_menace

16 March

Pool Drama - Weep Holes Pool Drama - Weep Holes

1, 2

Sorry to resurrect this thread: I have a somewhat related question. I am planning…

Jstan

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arrogant_menace

Mar 16, 2025 11:08 am

apatel2408

16 March

Pools & Spas

Did you put a drain in between wall and pavers? I understood you kept 65mm gap…

dvestate

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apatel2408

Mar 16, 2025 9:17 am

Davos

15 March

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge

VIC

1, 2, 3

Definitely direct stick. Unless you like the hollow sound when you walk on it.

SJT76

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Davos

Mar 15, 2025 5:36 pm

Lissa001

15 March

Renovation + Home Improvement

We have a bathtub with a raised edge, where would you position a frameless glass…

Lissa001

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Lissa001

Mar 15, 2025 11:33 am

Dr_rock

14 March

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

Help! Irrigation prep before concrete path pour Help! Irrigation prep before concrete path pour

1, 2

So still waiting for that ever elusive PCI... Paving has arrived, but not quite…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

Mar 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Winnieshome

14 March

Landscape & Garden Design

Hey Visresh We didn’t run any electrical before concreting as we’d already…

Winnieshome

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Winnieshome

Mar 14, 2025 2:22 pm

Celicam

14 March

When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract

Renovation + Home Improvement

Question about the above contract, if anyone has some insight - When is the contract…

Celicam

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Celicam

Mar 14, 2025 9:09 am

Infinite-Justice

13 March

Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?