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Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build

It looks like the tree roots have already damaged the paving, assuming its the tree…

safehouse

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gommeqld

Dec 02, 2024 2:44 pm

waxinggibbous

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Owner Builder Forum

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A quick update on the veggie garden for anyone interested in veggie growing!! The…

waxinggibbous

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waxinggibbous

Dec 02, 2024 10:46 am

Crack in wall outside house Crack in wall outside house

Yesterday

It will require using dowels to connect the brick columns with the existing main…

Umair_N

787

Dec 02, 2024 4:53 am

Projexel Homes Projexel Homes

Yesterday

NSW

Hi Roshana I got up early to do some work and ended up on a projexel deep dive.…

Roshana

830

Noisy steel frame house / floor creaks upstairs when walked on Noisy steel frame house / floor creaks upstairs when walked on

Dec 02, 2024 3:15 am

foxhound

Yesterday

Hi Eng BA, thianks for runing this through. May I please know if there is anyway…

foxhound

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foxhound

Dec 01, 2024 9:59 pm

Is it allowed in Australia for a floor to ceiling shower door to be installed?Is it allowed in Australia for a floor to ceiling shower door to be installed?

30 November

QLD

The issue is the door is quite heavy and will be hinged off a narrow panel against…

workingwarrior

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Roofing Question Roofing Question

Nov 30, 2024 8:04 pm

hawthornandrew

30 November

Thanks BuildingandLegal. Very informative. The situation is that just over half…

hawthornandrew

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hawthornandrew

Nov 30, 2024 3:35 pm

Rust on Steel Post Rust on Steel Post

30 November

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You need to remove the concrete pavement to see the full extent of rust. Depending…

suez1

567

Nov 30, 2024 11:55 am

Australian vs European Plywood standards Australian vs European Plywood standards

29 November

There is no such thing. The only standards that are relevant are the Australian…

BobBuild

3577

Nov 29, 2024 9:51 pm

Brickwork questions Brickwork questions

29 November

That is substandard and called up in NSW Standard Tolerance Guide as UNACCEPTABLE…

cgu

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Nov 29, 2024 9:49 pm

Gold Coast Roof Top Solar Gold Coast Roof Top Solar

29 November

No you don't. But you should get a drone survey of the roof to have a record of…

JudeRoshanie

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Nov 29, 2024 9:34 pm

Bathroom waterstop requirements Bathroom waterstop requirements

29 November

You should have a waterstop at your shower and again at any entry to the bathroom…

Celicam

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Nov 29, 2024 9:32 pm

Is it worth chasing builder after domestic building insurance claim?Is it worth chasing builder after domestic building insurance claim?

29 November

Unless the builder was working as a sole trader, then you don't have the option…

aferraro

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Pebblecrete laid but cannot fill pool Pebblecrete laid but cannot fill pool

Nov 29, 2024 9:21 pm

Pulse

29 November

Pools & Spas

why can’t you fill it? I thought a completed pool shell needed fencing even if…

icyweet

619

Pulse

Nov 29, 2024 5:08 pm

bqngo1

28 November

Redirect telecommunication line from street (overhead)to home Redirect telecommunication line from street (overhead)to home

How to remove Sika?How to remove Sika?

Hi everyone, would like to know who to contact or company to redirect the telecommunication…

bqngo1

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bqngo1

Nov 28, 2024 8:56 pm

chippy

28 November

Bathrooms and Laundry

You will normally need to remove as much as possible before you start using solvents…

Wakkasab

642

chippy

Nov 28, 2024 8:25 pm

suku18

28 November

Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra Our Home Building Journey: in Canberra

1970s construction methods 1970s construction methods

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Thanks a lot Simeon. That's a good pickup. I will definitely ask my SS when we meet…

suku18

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suku18

Nov 28, 2024 5:32 pm

Old_eye

27 November

What insurance now that block is vacant?What insurance now that block is vacant?

Hi all Were excavators with augers for boring piers for homes commonplace in the…

Old_eye

460

Old_eye

Nov 27, 2024 8:58 pm

Sleepless Knights

27 November

Not sure about that, I've held an empty block(North shore of Sydney) for over an…

arrogant_menace

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Sleepless Knights

Nov 27, 2024 1:45 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

27 November

NSW

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yes text me on 0431 712 792 and I will get you one

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Liability Electrian Liability Electrian

Nov 27, 2024 1:22 pm

Rwastall

26 November

Engineered oak flooring Engineered oak flooring

Just wanted people's opinion on this scenario. Electrian hired to install new kitchen…

Rwastall

554

Rwastall

Nov 26, 2024 10:12 pm

AlyssaC

26 November

Painting colourbond sheets Painting colourbond sheets

We’re sharing our experience with Australian Select Timbers Oakwood Sandalwood…

realjian

8946

AlyssaC

Nov 26, 2024 9:34 pm

Darren821

26 November

Renovation + Home Improvement

Thanks Morse! Will give that a go 👍

Darren821

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Darren821

Nov 26, 2024 8:25 pm

Timezone

26 November

New built in Austral 2179 New built in Austral 2179