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Warranty advice regarding the damage caused by storm water pipe not connected to silt pit Warranty advice regarding the damage caused by storm water pipe not connected to silt pit

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Building consultants who do inspections do not do forensic storm water and sewer…

ssyi

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Sep 01, 2024 9:32 am

Single storey build over sewer vs 2 storey Single storey build over sewer vs 2 storey

4 h

This is a way too generic question. We need to see the location/alignment of sewer…

arrogant_menace

Hot Water (HWS)Hot Water (HWS)

Sep 01, 2024 6:08 am

arrogant_menace

10 h

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

Family of 4. Had 1x 315L Sanden Eco Plus for 4 years. Never ran out of water, even…

Jumaxel

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arrogant_menace

Aug 31, 2024 11:31 pm

Sydney East Building

10 h

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

Hi Mitzi, Please share so we can help. Regards, Sydney East Building Renovations…

Mitsi0211

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Sydney East Building

Aug 31, 2024 11:28 pm

Katzie123

11 h

VIC

Just one thing I would bump up, Aircon/hydronic heating… price seems a little…

EasyE

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Katzie123

Aug 31, 2024 10:39 pm

Landscaper to Avoid - NSW Landscaper to Avoid - NSW

21 h

How tall is the wall? Was an engineered design required?

dhanz15

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

Aug 31, 2024 12:25 pm

mundays

23 h

Use painters tape to hold them in place until it dries.

Ainsmeister

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mundays

Aug 31, 2024 10:50 am

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

30 August

NSW

1 ... 721, 722, 723

Anyone on here recently done a build with MJH? We got a call today saying our house…

Bizzie Mummy

14456

3243665

Aug 30, 2024 4:16 pm

New build ceiling suggestions New build ceiling suggestions

30 August

My ceilings are 2.7m high, and they adjusted our door heights to suit. Im quite…

S Kumar

330

Aug 30, 2024 3:51 pm

Edge Beam Depth Edge Beam Depth

30 August

VIC

You need to refer back to the structural engineering footings and slab design for…

structural_dember

351

Aug 30, 2024 12:16 pm

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

30 August

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Sun99 Yes definitely timber. Never touching steel frames again. And with all…

92863

Ducted evaporative cooler whistling when its windy Ducted evaporative cooler whistling when its windy

Aug 30, 2024 12:03 pm

ponzutwo

30 August

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

when its windy, your house will make all sorts of noises, whistling and all, from…

Langmt

423

ponzutwo

Aug 30, 2024 9:18 am

g.nandode

29 August

Stallion Projects Stallion Projects

Hello All, I shortlisted below builders for KDR project in Westmead NSW and I am…

g.nandode

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g.nandode

Aug 29, 2024 12:17 pm

builder did not follow the plan builder did not follow the plan

29 August

Deep Saini, Did you enter into a build contract with the builder? or Did you buy…

deep saini

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

Aug 29, 2024 10:20 am

waxinggibbous

29 August

Owner Builder Forum

1 ... 18, 19, 20

Brief update - work on the house moves slowly on, but I did manage to finish the…

waxinggibbous

386

490330

waxinggibbous

Aug 29, 2024 9:16 am

qrius

29 August

Two days ago NSW government activates rezoning duplex rules Two days ago NSW government activates rezoning duplex rules

Performance solution for window in Shower Performance solution for window in Shower

NSW

NSW Planning https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy- ... ated-homes From 1 July…

Brian7

1410

qrius

Aug 29, 2024 6:02 am

Sjeff

29 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

The NCC 2022 does not allow for window in the shower area under 1.8m or 1.5m from…

Sjeff

406

Sjeff

Aug 29, 2024 5:33 am

DPC below floor level DPC below floor level

29 August

Yes the DPC needs to be lower than the slab/floor level. The alternative in my opinion…

sejj

447

Aug 29, 2024 4:21 am

Is my driveway too steep?Is my driveway too steep?

28 August

No. The outcome of the meeting would be a permit provided by council(if they agree…

675

Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard

Aug 28, 2024 11:28 pm

novice_newbie

28 August

Kitchen Corner

Hi all, Very novice renovator contemplating stepping up and actually doing some…

novice_newbie

391

novice_newbie

Aug 28, 2024 9:49 pm

Suggest a good private inspector for all phases of construction in Brisbane Suggest a good private inspector for all phases of construction in Brisbane

28 August

QLD

you can do frame @ roof on, windows in, rough-in done, wrap ready for clad, this…

1237

Aug 28, 2024 9:31 pm

Driveway gradient Driveway gradient

28 August

VIC

The problem with sunken garage is NCC. It mandates 1 accessible(without steps) entry…

saveucmate

2537

Aug 28, 2024 9:29 pm

Driveway slope - is 20% ok?Driveway slope - is 20% ok?

28 August

look at the post before yours, they are good gradients

LucB

9406

Aug 28, 2024 8:38 pm

Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.Recent McDonald Jones construction experiences.

28 August

I feel this is where it changes based on location, and will be the same regardless…

S.Trent

10570

Aug 28, 2024 5:02 pm

McDonald Jones McDonald Jones

28 August

NSW

Not sure how you went... But for anyone wanting some answers if they need them;…

sandrandross

4669

Aug 28, 2024 4:49 pm

Timber Mould / Rot Timber Mould / Rot

28 August

Hello All. Seeking your opinion. Please see attached pic of roof space. Much sarking…

304

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

Aug 28, 2024 3:38 pm

chippy

28 August

Tiling Standards Tiling Standards

What size bearers and what size joists?

snoz

586

chippy

Aug 28, 2024 3:08 pm

Tonyap

28 August

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Tonyap

402

Tonyap

Aug 28, 2024 11:48 am

McDonald Jones - Final price variance McDonald Jones - Final price variance

28 August

Yeah, once the build starts, the price is final with upgrades already added in.…

Concretecowboy

7751

Aug 28, 2024 11:16 am

McDonald Jones PCI McDonald Jones PCI

28 August

NSW

I know im many years late to this thread, but we are close to our PCI we think.…

Craigbrankstone

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How would you make this room feel homey How would you make this room feel homey

Aug 28, 2024 11:14 am

litim

27 August

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hello there ! Your living room truly has fantastic potential ! But I think adding…

hannah_wood

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litim

Aug 27, 2024 8:55 pm

Large Window with single glass pane or multiple panes for Living Room Large Window with single glass pane or multiple panes for Living Room

27 August

just get it quoted by your window supplier. The frame opening is the same so it…

sun99

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NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage

Aug 27, 2024 8:27 pm

kitdoctor

27 August

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone, I’ve run into a problem. It’s in relation to the setting of FFLs…

kitdoctor

411

kitdoctor

Aug 27, 2024 3:20 pm

hawthornandrew

27 August

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

Bathrooms and Laundry

I have got Exterior grade waterproofing product. Looks good.

hawthornandrew

476

hawthornandrew

Aug 27, 2024 2:39 pm

water seeping through from under slab into post hole water seeping through from under slab into post hole

27 August

New home owners are strongly advised to have a forensic examination of all drain…

38397

Aug 27, 2024 1:22 pm

27 August

Ok thank you for your help.

741

Aug 27, 2024 10:10 am

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

27 August

good for you! Good luck with your build

Rvbjbmavb

1865

Aug 27, 2024 6:10 am

Sealing around balcony sliding door frame - advice / tips?Sealing around balcony sliding door frame - advice / tips?

27 August

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

It looks like they have used rigid sealant in the gap. You are supposed to use flexible…

DTMZ

603

covered north alfresco options covered north alfresco options

Aug 27, 2024 5:22 am

pram1403

27 August

I had a similar issue with my alfresco area. I ended up going with clear polycarbonate…

cupcakes24

4600

pram1403

Aug 27, 2024 12:22 am

Plumbing hot and cold water rough in Plumbing hot and cold water rough in

26 August

They should be run in the frame, when run on the outside the pipes breach the cavity…

stefcep

733

Front Setback from the street Front Setback from the street

Aug 26, 2024 11:00 pm

Bhavi

26 August

New driveway & stormwater pit New driveway & stormwater pit

Hi All, We are building in the Gables in NSW. We have a small angle in one of the…

Bhavi

711

Bhavi

Aug 26, 2024 8:27 pm

jamesmift

26 August

Paving & Concreting

Hi, did you end up figuring something out with the pit ?

meowys

35472

jamesmift

Aug 26, 2024 8:12 pm

alanwalker

26 August

Help in choosing Kitchen Appliances Help in choosing Kitchen Appliances

Kitchen Appliances

Choosing the right kitchen appliances can be overwhelming, especially with the variety…

wildrain

13471

alanwalker

Aug 26, 2024 7:39 pm

Dr_rock

26 August

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

Owner Builder needing help - Southern GC Owner Builder needing help - Southern GC

Some more amazing progress! All rendered, roof framed and weatherboards on. Looks…

Dr_rock

44717

Dr_rock

Aug 26, 2024 7:38 pm

tcteale

26 August

Owner Builder Forum

Thanks for your reply! - Do you have a copy of the AS4654.2-2012 standard? I believe…

tcteale

799

tcteale

Aug 26, 2024 7:19 pm

MentalPig

26 August

Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, thought I'd repaint the inside of my house as the paint is cracking in some…

MentalPig

380

MentalPig

Aug 26, 2024 5:11 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

26 August

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4

I'm interested in lollies! not $59.60 How to communicate this with my builder?…

96688

biggest home built by volume builder biggest home built by volume builder

Aug 26, 2024 3:26 pm

newhomewarrior

26 August

VIC

Thanks. Had terrible experience with metricon. Not going to repeat the mistake…

newhomewarrior

889

newhomewarrior

Aug 26, 2024 1:26 pm

Continuous or Single Span Continuous or Single Span

26 August

In general, a member continuous span means it’s continuous (one whole piece of…

Norts

679

Render + waterproofing for existing shower wall (brick wall)Render + waterproofing for existing shower wall (brick wall)

Aug 26, 2024 5:31 am

str

25 August