Active Topics • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?

7 m

With the ban of silica products? My builder/cabinet maker is using dekton. Does…

May 20, 2024 1:00 pm

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

11 m

Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two? TIA

Landscaping ideas Landscaping ideas

May 20, 2024 12:56 pm

lukazi

2 h

Hi guys, We recently purchased a house and the frontyard is in an average condition…

lukazi

100

lukazi

May 20, 2024 11:01 am

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

5 h

It is a code requirement to have a wall wrap over the stud frame

2423

May 20, 2024 8:06 am

Roller shutters or double glazing?Roller shutters or double glazing?

5 h

Double glazing

1265

May 20, 2024 7:59 am

5 h

Risk of signing contract before soil test Risk of signing contract before soil test

Ive been out of the contracts part for a while but his is how I remember it to work…

Bk3064

958

May 20, 2024 7:59 am

Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

5 h

James Hardies specifies a minimum clearence to botto of cladding, this seems not…

528

May 20, 2024 7:54 am

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

5 h

Bathrooms and Laundry

This is incorrect

newtothis25

11297

What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?

May 20, 2024 7:52 am

LorenClayton17

9 h

Hoping someone can help. It's a 30 year old brick veneer house with a negative slope…

LorenClayton17

256

LorenClayton17

May 20, 2024 4:17 am

Creaking noise in town house Creaking noise in town house

15 h

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

hard to fix, it is essentially deflection of the floor, could be the yellow tongue…

namz

919

Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound

May 19, 2024 9:47 pm

SaveH2O

17 h

Renovation + Home Improvement

The leak will usually (but not always) be at a fitting, an elbow for example. Are…

GavinX

636

SaveH2O

May 19, 2024 7:50 pm

ianandjake

20 h

When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

NSW

Hi, is anyone familiar the timing to inform builder, we are claiming for liquidated…

ianandjake

526

ianandjake

May 19, 2024 5:21 pm

MatchaHome

22 h

NSW

1 ... 826, 827, 828

Hi guys, We building with wisdom home, we chose the garage facade. Has anyone chose…

Sydney-build

16555

3800303

MatchaHome

May 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Deck dismantling Deck dismantling

Yesterday

Outdoor Living

Oh this is only the beginning, all joists and bearers will be removed, the rot…

1410

May 19, 2024 12:35 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Yesterday

1, 2, 3

Sure DM me with your details and I will get Beacon to send it to you cheers Simeon…

71687

Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build

May 19, 2024 7:56 am

BuildingandLegal

Yesterday

Mimosa homes Mimosa homes

If the build keeps returning, thats a plus!! but it would also suggest he doesnt…

sarahpark

838

BuildingandLegal

May 19, 2024 4:05 am

FHBfhb

19 May

Hi all. I have got quote from Mimosa homes which is really tempting but after reading…

FHBfhb

630

FHBfhb

May 19, 2024 12:42 am

two way and three-way switch locations two way and three-way switch locations

19 May

Give me some ideas to plan and decide the two way and three-way switch locations…

558

May 19, 2024 12:24 am

speaker cable speaker cable

18 May

Which speaker cable and brand is best to use in Media room (3.4x3.6m) for Home theatre…

465

May 18, 2024 11:45 pm

structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

18 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to…

JCTang

1541

May 18, 2024 11:36 pm

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

18 May

Which ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves in 1st floor in 2 storey…

383

May 18, 2024 11:25 pm

New to group New to group

18 May

Hi, I'm new to the group, finally a place where I hopefully get some help with re…

664

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

May 18, 2024 7:41 am

Perseverance_7

18 May

Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Hello optimist, Our team is in Melbourne now, they can assist you with choosing…

Optimist

25474

Perseverance_7

May 18, 2024 1:24 am

kakaciii

18 May

Been building with Semore homes for close to 2 years now, still not at Lock up.…

Cee_elle

6597

kakaciii

May 18, 2024 12:37 am

Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco

17 May

My Electrical roughing is going on. What type of Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco…

624

May 17, 2024 11:15 pm

Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor

17 May

bec of more thickness and underlay i prefer laminate. also my builder covers laminate…

897

May 17, 2024 10:27 pm

Brick Uprades Brick Uprades

17 May

Thanks Simeon, I just wanted a 2nd option, as it's sometimes hard to trust builders…

1104

May 17, 2024 5:50 pm

Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing

17 May

Good day everyone, I have two queries regarding stacked stone style facade feature…

590

May 17, 2024 5:31 pm

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

17 May

1, 2, 3

Hi All This is my Friday shout out to all the lurkers in this forum I know there…

60180

May 17, 2024 4:54 pm

Please help me understand sewage plan Please help me understand sewage plan

17 May

You need to locate those 2 manholes ( the black circles) and run a string line…

firsthome_2020

1233

May 17, 2024 6:33 am

Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

17 May

Johal No need to stress. Your builder is correct. With good structural engineering…

johal

1244

May 17, 2024 6:22 am

Relocate Sewer Manhole Relocate Sewer Manhole

17 May

Having been through a manhole ...let's call it situation recently with Sydney water…

krishv88

1062

Help- bathroom leak Help- bathroom leak

May 17, 2024 6:15 am

jagberg

16 May

Bathrooms and Laundry

If you're dealing with moisture under the tiles and a water leak from the shower…

ccjyche14

7890

jagberg

May 16, 2024 11:00 pm

MJ2137

16 May

Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

Things you forget - summary page 32 Things you forget - summary page 32

I havent built with any of those but am living next to a KDR in Concord done by…

abc1231

1272

MJ2137

May 16, 2024 3:55 pm

bpratt

16 May

Garage on boundary line.Garage on boundary line.

1 ... 60, 61, 62

My condolences on your loss. I am sure that her long and positive journey has left…

jewel47

1224

1270561

bpratt

May 16, 2024 3:22 pm

ck14

16 May

Copper log fencing Copper log fencing

Hijacking this post as its relevant to my situation (VIC). My garage wall is on…

Thei

7981

ck14

May 16, 2024 11:12 am

Whitts69

16 May

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all. Looking to do a 5 acre property fencing with 100mm copper logs fencing.…

Whitts69

1700

Whitts69

May 16, 2024 9:34 am

jerrynsw

16 May

Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

hey nedket, We have a similar lot like yours . just wondering how is it going with…

nedket

9391

jerrynsw

May 16, 2024 9:16 am

BarbaraHenry45

16 May

I can totally relate to your shed project struggles—I recently tackled a similar…

sillysausage1900

7818

BarbaraHenry45

May 16, 2024 8:56 am

Screed First Timer Screed First Timer

16 May

Keen for an update. How did you get on with your 2nd balcony?

renovator_me

2065

May 16, 2024 3:56 am

open bookshelf in hallway open bookshelf in hallway

15 May

I want to do open bookshelf (W 1860mm x D 350mm x H 2700mm) like this in hallway…

715

Plaster popping Plaster popping

May 15, 2024 7:00 pm

number8

15 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Whats causing the plaster to pop out? Note it's not dent. Is the caused most likely…

number8

1579

number8

May 15, 2024 4:08 pm

Ramjet

15 May

Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi Im having trouble getting anyone to provide useful advice on going for an insulated…

Ramjet

1946

Ramjet

May 15, 2024 11:12 am

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

14 May

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Everyone Apologies for not updating this one for a while. We are pushing towards…

102

365826

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

May 14, 2024 6:06 pm

Dr_rock

14 May

Asking for Render colours suggestions Asking for Render colours suggestions

And we're finally moving forward! Trenches and plumbing in, should hopefully see…

Dr_rock

33532

Dr_rock

May 14, 2024 2:21 pm

Arni

14 May

Yes

1651

May 14, 2024 1:52 pm

14 May

How to deal with delay and variations How to deal with delay and variations

NSW

Not sure, depends on the builder. We are mid build with McDonald Jones, and they…

PeterCurtis

1278

May 14, 2024 11:41 am

Anyone renting while they build?Anyone renting while they build?

14 May

Real Estate

1, 2, 3

Yeah, have been renting since September 2023, $600 per week. Build only just hit…

secondhomebuilder

109690

May 14, 2024 11:34 am

How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

14 May

1 ... 35, 36, 37

Initially once a month as we are 40 minutes away. But now as we are at lockup stage…

nina marie

726

457784

May 14, 2024 10:58 am

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

14 May

Hi all, We are currently just up to lockup stage. Well our portal says lockup complete…

524