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First Avenue Homes Experience First Avenue Homes Experience

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sorta like all these 1-2 post profiles all piling on the builder here, huh?

H0488M4105

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Sep 20, 2024 4:24 pm

Is this structurally ok?Is this structurally ok?

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😆 Yes I did , been bothering me for a while what was it?

Rob19678

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Sep 20, 2024 4:14 pm

Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab

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What is going to go in that corner when the floor is filled in? Take that info to…

draronn

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Sep 20, 2024 9:56 am

Cracks in/near cornices after painting Cracks in/near cornices after painting

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You can fill them and repaint but I'd almost guarantee that with normal seasonal…

Big Woofa

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Sep 20, 2024 9:54 am

Custom home builder in Perth Custom home builder in Perth

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Thanks for the info. We decided to go a similar route through a design/drafting…

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Sep 20, 2024 9:11 am

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

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I'd recommend the waterproofing membrane primer for your shower ceiling. It'll help…

hawthornandrew

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Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips

Sep 20, 2024 4:20 am

ML24WA

Yesterday

NSW

I was thinking around $200-250/sqm, that would allow for $150/sqm for the installation…

How to fix overflowing gutter with new Pergola How to fix overflowing gutter with new Pergola

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ML24WA

Sep 19, 2024 10:46 pm

SaveH2O

Yesterday

Outdoor Living

1, 2

Can you post some photos and a diagram? Also indicate where the gutters are overflowing…

Nick82

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SaveH2O

Sep 19, 2024 5:41 pm

Thoughts on buying used equipment from Boom & Bucket for renovation projects?Thoughts on buying used equipment from Boom & Bucket for renovation projects?

Yesterday

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hey everyone, I’m in the middle of a major home renovation and considering buying…

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Has anyone Built with a "Prestige Kit Home"?Has anyone Built with a "Prestige Kit Home"?

Sep 19, 2024 5:14 pm

leanneP1959

19 September

Owner Builder Forum

I would not deal with Prestige Kit Homes or their other company, Wholesale Kit Homes…

celubrius

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leanneP1959

Sep 19, 2024 1:28 pm

building-expert

19 September

Building inspector recommendations for Melbourne VIC?Building inspector recommendations for Melbourne VIC?

VIC

Try Nik from Compliance Building Reports

firsthyme

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building-expert

Sep 19, 2024 9:39 am

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

18 September

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Everyone Just a quick update from Lindfield. Last week was quiet whilst we let…

97399

Sep 18, 2024 4:04 pm

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

18 September

El Forgo You seem to be across everything! I would be surprised if you had asbestos…

El Forgo

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Sep 18, 2024 3:52 pm

Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house

18 September

If you have access under the stairs it is probably a very easy fix. Those creaking…

Footermo

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Sep 18, 2024 3:46 pm

Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon

18 September

Hi there - I'm from the ABC looking into this issue and was wondering if you still…

stanks

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Sep 18, 2024 2:44 pm

felant

17 September

Gable vents Gable vents

Owner builder - first build - blue board around garage open?Owner builder - first build - blue board around garage open?

Anyone in Adelaide know who might supply gable vents, similar to those in the link…

felant

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felant

Sep 17, 2024 6:34 pm

mouseflying

17 September

My experience buying windows in China My experience buying windows in China

Blueboard is hardies harditex system. Hardies have very good installation documents…

mouseflying

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mouseflying

Sep 17, 2024 5:48 pm

vakman

17 September

Owner Builder Forum

1 ... 10, 11, 12

It was all flat packed and arrived in perfect order. Been almost 4 years and nothing…

KateG

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vakman

Sep 17, 2024 5:03 pm

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth

17 September

1, 2, 3

Thanks for the update Wyldey, glad you’ve had a pretty good experience and are…

FirstTimeBuilder7

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

Sep 17, 2024 4:17 pm

Dr_rock

17 September

1, 2

They are moving at a decent pace. Just goes to show that builders with good processes…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

Sep 17, 2024 3:28 pm

Cost of two building in Perth Cost of two building in Perth

17 September

We are getting the same kinds of figures. Have you committed to a design/builder…

FirstTimeBuilder7

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Sep 17, 2024 11:57 am

Steel wiremesh door for speakers Steel wiremesh door for speakers

17 September

Planning to do below table for speakers with steel wiremesh door. Anyone did stainless…

162

Sep 17, 2024 11:38 am

Desk idea in open living Desk idea in open living

17 September

Below is my open living area with entrance. Kindly advise for any improvement or…

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Hinged door no go?Hinged door no go?

Sep 17, 2024 10:27 am

StMad

17 September

Windows & Doors

Hi there, We'll be selling our 4 bed home in the coming months, and are thinking…

StMad

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StMad

Sep 17, 2024 8:16 am

Nitai

17 September

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Simeon, Do you still do the Beacon 20% voucher? If so, can you please hook me…

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Nitai

Sep 17, 2024 8:04 am

Why won't this shower door close?Why won't this shower door close?

17 September

I had a similar issue with my shower door. It turned out the middle metal piece…

ShankM

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Sep 17, 2024 3:03 am

Shower strip drains Shower strip drains

17 September

If you don’t mind a bit of extra maintenance and want the modern look, they’…

Sleepless Knights

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Sep 17, 2024 2:57 am

Shower tap won't turn off Shower tap won't turn off

17 September

I had a similar issue before where the tap just spun endlessly. In my case, replacing…

vgolfoz

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Theatre room door ideas Theatre room door ideas

Sep 17, 2024 2:54 am

S Kumar

17 September

Home Theatre & Automation

It depends on how serious you are about the set up and maximising everything. Also…

S Kumar

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S Kumar

Sep 17, 2024 12:51 am

MyHome2

16 September

breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period

Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue Concrete Slab Rainwater Drainage Issue

VIC

Hi there I a, building new homes in Victoria. Need an advise, due to builder demanding…

MyHome2

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MyHome2

Sep 16, 2024 10:24 pm

Quill82

16 September

Paving & Concreting

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice; we have just had a 61sqm exposed aggregate slab installed…

Quill82

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Quill82

Sep 16, 2024 8:39 pm

Elives

16 September

steel cantilever sizes steel cantilever sizes

Jason Sliding Door Jason Sliding Door

QLD

Hi the designer has said that cantilever is 4.18m long and 7m wide is that normal…

Elives

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Elives

Sep 16, 2024 6:06 pm

Darren821

16 September

Windows & Doors

Thanks Chippy, i did ring them and they said the fin can be broken off easily as…

Darren821

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Darren821

Sep 16, 2024 5:17 pm

JONS

16 September

Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?

Kitchen Corner

Thanks, ML24WA. After watching that video I decided to track down the installation…

JONS

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JONS

Sep 16, 2024 10:56 am

worldofmud

15 September

Need Help Understanding Site Fall Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

Looks like it, the only time a 6m cut would occur it if the builder cuts straight…

slats

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worldofmud

Sep 15, 2024 6:21 pm

RetiringSomeday

15 September

NSW

Get an independent building inspection done now. Once handover is done, if they…

Gutter replacement cost Gutter replacement cost

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RetiringSomeday

Sep 15, 2024 5:25 pm

Gce

15 September

Hi, Just wanting to get an idea of how much it may cost to replace 25m of gutter…

Gce

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Gce

Sep 15, 2024 1:47 pm

To repair an oven handle...To repair an oven handle...

15 September

Kitchen Appliances

Any money spent on the excess could be claimed as a deduction against rental income…

emeardon

654

Show us your facade...Show us your facade...

Sep 15, 2024 10:25 am

El Forgo

15 September

Drop edge beam filling agains Drop edge beam filling agains

1 ... 5, 6, 7

I suspect I may have posted shaky 'phone-camera pics in this thread back when we…

JenBarber

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El Forgo

Sep 15, 2024 9:50 am

MG1981

14 September

KDRB legal point of discharge options KDRB legal point of discharge options

Hi all. I have a drop edge beam down the left side of my house. Across the front…

MG1981

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MG1981

Sep 14, 2024 8:54 pm

EasyE

14 September

Hi all, We’re doing a KDRB in Melbourne and our block is gently sloped to the…

EasyE

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EasyE

Sep 14, 2024 6:15 pm

front fence and gate installation before handover?front fence and gate installation before handover?

14 September

NSW

Ask your builder. They are in charge of the site

westbourne

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