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Attaching roofing to brick Attaching roofing to brick

So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

Apr 19, 2024 6:42 pm

scroggin

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Electricity Pit Before Demolition Electricity Pit Before Demolition

I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back…

scroggin

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scroggin

Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am

jagberg

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When I dealt with a similar situation, I found that directly informing the electricity…

Jess_R

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jagberg

Apr 18, 2024 9:01 pm

What is an allowable amount of movement?What is an allowable amount of movement?

Yesterday

WOW you are spot on. Those trees are on council land and have already caused significant…

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Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.

Apr 18, 2024 8:23 pm

Callifo

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DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Ditto 3M Claw, expensive but best thing I've used to date. I put two of the 11kg…

dharmesh

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Callifo

Apr 18, 2024 6:21 pm

RogerD68

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Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes

Minimum 100,000 litre water tank Minimum 100,000 litre water tank

NSW

1, 2

Hello just wanted to see the noise level between the top and bottom floor. Does…

lia_dvm

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RogerD68

Apr 18, 2024 6:02 pm

SaveH2O

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Province Laminate 8mm or Clix Laminate 7mm Province Laminate 8mm or Clix Laminate 7mm

As is per usual for many of the past failed RWH regulations, it is probably traceable…

robin.horn

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SaveH2O

Apr 18, 2024 4:45 pm

FloorzHmm

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Flooring & Floor Covering

I know this is an old thread. But just wondering if you went with the 7mm clix…

amazing_venice

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FloorzHmm

Apr 18, 2024 4:21 pm

Cedric

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Reblock Reviews Victoria Reblock Reviews Victoria

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I cannot find a review for the Reblocker I am getting a quote from. Am I doing something…

Cedric

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Cedric

Apr 18, 2024 11:50 am

Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

Yesterday

There is nothing in the various codes and standards that puts this requirement on…

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Apr 18, 2024 10:46 am

Million dollar home in Perth Million dollar home in Perth

Yesterday

1 ... 4, 5, 6

if you call those builders and ask them, they will give you a range based on finish…

shaidas

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Apr 18, 2024 10:07 am

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

18 April

Thanks I had similar feedback from lot of people . I think with steel frame hanging…

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Construction disputes Construction disputes

Apr 18, 2024 4:52 am

Mandy1222

17 April

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near…

Mandy1222

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Mandy1222

Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council

17 April

Hello everyone Did anyone recently applied gas abolishment in Brisbane city council…

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Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

Building With AllCastle Homes Building With AllCastle Homes

17 April

NSW

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi I would like to get in touch with you. I’m a first time builder we just signed…

sodapop

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Are window films accepted as privacy screens?Are window films accepted as privacy screens?

Apr 17, 2024 7:29 pm

blacknwhite

17 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

We are building on a zero-lot. The first-floor windows on the zero-lot side is 1…

blacknwhite

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blacknwhite

Apr 17, 2024 6:45 pm

Extending next to easement Extending next to easement

17 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, Looking at one lot and saw the drainage easement mentioned in contract.…

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Apr 17, 2024 3:24 pm

Choosing easier lot for extension/renovation.Choosing easier lot for extension/renovation.

17 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Thanks for the reply. Had a look at the suggested lot and found other problem on…

16629

Apr 17, 2024 3:12 pm

17 April

Site costs Site costs

Buying Land

Henley should give you some indication of site costs. Too many variable to give…

Allira.cronin

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Apr 17, 2024 11:54 am

Gaps at end of roller door - how to cover ?Gaps at end of roller door - how to cover ?

17 April

you dont.

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Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Apr 17, 2024 11:52 am

Dan Mil

17 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

G’day everyone, I am reaching out to share my pre-lining building inspection report…

Dan Mil

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Dan Mil

Apr 17, 2024 12:25 am

Noobbuild

16 April

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

Bathroom floor problems Bathroom floor problems

VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder…

Noobbuild

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Noobbuild

Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm

costo23

16 April

Front Fence Landscaping Ideas Front Fence Landscaping Ideas

Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18…

costo23

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costo23

Apr 16, 2024 8:21 pm

danielgray92

16 April

Landscape & Garden Design

I recently finished my house and after landscaping, have begun to plan a fence.…

danielgray92

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danielgray92

Apr 16, 2024 7:42 pm

Othello

16 April

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets…

Othello

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Othello

Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm

Duplex builder in Chatswood Duplex builder in Chatswood

16 April

Hey JordanHarper We are based in West Pymble and have built a number of duplexes…

JordanHarper

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Brick work cracks Brick work cracks

Apr 16, 2024 6:24 pm

Pulse

16 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

could be the footing or being hard up against the other wall with no expansion joint…

Vincent49

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Pulse

Apr 16, 2024 6:06 pm

Splashers

16 April

Waterproofing around door jam?Waterproofing around door jam?

Montgomery Homes Montgomery Homes

Disgracefull waterproofing, get an independent qualified inspector ASAP. Do not…

ownerinproblem

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Splashers

Apr 16, 2024 5:01 pm

T.H

16 April

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

NSW

I initially came on here and read these reviews before we chose a builder. We bit…

TrickyRickyDoo

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T.H

Apr 16, 2024 4:37 pm

koffeetime

16 April

hi, if you dont mind, do you have a ball park price for the grantham? we are interested…

koffeetime

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koffeetime

Apr 16, 2024 2:34 pm

Henley Homes Henley Homes

16 April

Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others…

Ibuild7

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Apr 16, 2024 11:48 am

16 April

Arli Homes Arli Homes

VIC

Hi, We didn't end up going with them but they were a close second on our list. If…

josefaaron

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Help me understand this Hot Water System Help me understand this Hot Water System

Apr 16, 2024 11:38 am

aussieta

16 April

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

the sun master is the solar heating to warm the water in the tank the S26 is your…

normaron

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aussieta

Apr 16, 2024 6:21 am

Wayf9191

16 April

Qartaba Homes Box HIll Qartaba Homes Box HIll

yes Sydney based

Sam21

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Wayf9191

Apr 16, 2024 12:08 am

Waterstops required in 2016?Waterstops required in 2016?

15 April

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

Apr 15, 2024 7:59 pm

waxinggibbous

15 April

Owner Builder Forum

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I've slowed down a fair bit lately - even taken time off to read a book, look at…

waxinggibbous

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waxinggibbous

Apr 15, 2024 7:23 pm

kingsway

15 April

Builder designers in Melbourne?Builder designers in Melbourne?

Pro finish tiling group Pro finish tiling group

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks…

kingsway

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kingsway

Apr 15, 2024 4:20 pm

SaveH2O

15 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

The wallopers will just say it's a civil matter. @ Link did you get a receipt or…

14400

Apr 15, 2024 1:58 pm

15 April

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece…

Sar

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Sar

Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023 AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

15 April

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed…

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White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco

Apr 15, 2024 1:51 am

Sara thy

14 April

thanks. the above one is white Mat tiles and have gripness so going for this Mat…

Sara thy

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Sara thy

Apr 14, 2024 11:22 pm

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?

14 April

QLD

In Qld it is a requirement that a builder must have a cost breakdown, for building…

workingwarrior

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Apr 14, 2024 10:39 pm

Pre Lining Inspection with defects Pre Lining Inspection with defects

14 April

NSW

There are a lot of private inspectors should have stayed working as tradies!! Firstly…

eviethewestie

1976

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

Apr 14, 2024 10:36 pm

RudeCrudeBrute

14 April

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

Can I be Rude Crude n Brute abt double brick houses... 1.Its my money ..my house…

RudeCrudeBrute

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RudeCrudeBrute

Apr 14, 2024 9:46 pm

Mofflepop

14 April

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

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower…

Mofflepop

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Mofflepop

Apr 14, 2024 9:42 pm

MichaC

14 April

Builder ripped up balcony tiling, water proofing and start again. Fitted an aluminium…

MichaC

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MichaC

Apr 14, 2024 6:54 pm

Regulations for shower over bath Regulations for shower over bath

13 April

You need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have…

fcrombie

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1980s house reno ideas 1980s house reno ideas

Apr 13, 2024 9:30 pm

CrackersC

13 April