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Windows done properly?Windows done properly?

Looking for your invaluable advice! Should the tiling of the front porch and alfresco…

chris2024

May 04, 2024 6:43 pm

SGT

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Can anyone please identify what this thing is?Can anyone please identify what this thing is?

I’m looking for thoughts on my windows in a new build. I’m presuming the rubber…

SGT

May 04, 2024 5:49 pm

aj960

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@groundzero Many thanks!

aj960

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aj960

May 04, 2024 2:51 pm

Screed First Timer Screed First Timer

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It seems like it has hardened suitably within 24 hours Now it is time to tackle…

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Acrylic render on concrete outdoor patio floor Acrylic render on concrete outdoor patio floor

May 04, 2024 2:32 pm

Patchworklizzie

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Flooring & Floor Covering

Has anyone had experience with using this surfacing? I have read it can stain easily…

Patchworklizzie

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Patchworklizzie

May 04, 2024 1:16 pm

Thickening a wall with two different types of walls behind Thickening a wall with two different types of walls behind

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I might be misunderstanding.... but I would be more inclined to cut a section out…

BenDen

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May 04, 2024 12:53 pm

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

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Buying Land

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Qartaba homes assets already on sale https://coreprojects.com.au/project/610 ...…

AAAnewbuyer

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Lot size and Floor space ratio question Lot size and Floor space ratio question

May 04, 2024 12:42 pm

DeeAu

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Thanks a million Chippy. Really appreciate your generous advice.

DeeAu

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DeeAu

May 04, 2024 11:54 am

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

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Do my drawers need to match up? I'll have drawer banks next to other drawer banks…

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Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

May 04, 2024 10:43 am

BrigidFrancis

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Deleting threads/posts! HELP Deleting threads/posts! HELP

Hello Homeoners, working with Montgomery to build a Carolina 286. It's been a difficult…

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May 04, 2024 8:33 am

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Thank you Chippie for your input.

jok50

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jok50

May 04, 2024 8:25 am

MarkusjOZ

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Garage conversion Garage conversion

Don't forget that Google and Bing as well as the internet archive may well cache…

Buffy

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MarkusjOZ

May 04, 2024 7:13 am

asqproperty

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Renovation + Home Improvement

I have an early 90’s built home where the garage is connected to the house under…

asqproperty

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asqproperty

May 03, 2024 9:23 pm

ajaypatil

Yesterday

Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining

I'm based in Adelaide and I'm considering purchasing a house and land package from…

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ajaypatil

May 03, 2024 7:36 pm

yentikonda

Yesterday

NSW

Thanks I’ll check it out

yentikonda

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yentikonda

May 03, 2024 1:56 pm

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

Yesterday

For the outside Aluminium angles are standard. Inside you can fill with expandable…

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Gas line through a footing Gas line through a footing

May 03, 2024 12:47 pm

mashed-potatoes

Yesterday

Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof

Hi all, I'm excavating a footing to build a front wall next to the footpath. I've…

mashed-potatoes

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mashed-potatoes

May 03, 2024 10:13 am

Hlab

Yesterday

Concrete pier required ?Concrete pier required ?

hi Mandar, I’ve been experiencing the same noise for over a year - to me it sounds…

Daven

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Hlab

May 03, 2024 8:20 am

FRR

3 May

Hi, I have some misplaced pier under edge beam issue. Need an independent expert…

sonixspeedy

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FRR

May 03, 2024 7:47 am

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

3 May

This is a really good question. I have 3 of those trees ( liquid amber ) at the…

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Reorganizing my bedroom, need some advice Reorganizing my bedroom, need some advice

May 03, 2024 4:38 am

dare

3 May

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hi guys, I'm planning on reorganizing my bedroom completely so any kind of advice…

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May 03, 2024 2:45 am

2 May

Yep, efflorescence as mentioned above. You could look to clean it with a acid based…

Joelm

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May 02, 2024 10:09 pm

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

2 May

It pains me to do this, but I feel that I need to get the word out and ensure others…

438

May 02, 2024 10:01 pm

Potential Asbestos?Potential Asbestos?

2 May

Renovation + Home Improvement

That brown colour looks like Masonite or hardboard. Get it checked but typically…

k.art

642

May 02, 2024 8:52 pm

Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question

2 May

It's MGP 10 which means every length has been machine graded to it's specified engineered…

Anna Balasz

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Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

May 02, 2024 8:46 pm

bullborts

2 May

Hi all, My concrete tile roof (pictured here: https://imgur.com/a/d2GiHJH ) over…

bullborts

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bullborts

May 02, 2024 7:42 pm

Removing rust from steel i beams Removing rust from steel i beams

2 May

thanks, yes they are dry , thats a good idea with fish oil as sanding will be hard…

2288

May 02, 2024 7:21 pm

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

2 May

1, 2

Oh WOW, congrats on the AMAZING SPEED of progress. Just did my externals selection…

56231

May 02, 2024 6:43 pm

Looking for a builder Looking for a builder

2 May

You are the 3rd person this week with a 20m block I am building my own on a 22m…

ProjectGreencamp

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May 02, 2024 6:26 pm

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

2 May

What is that product they have used? Also, do they know what is causing it and…

H A W U

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Caveat Removal in Victoria Caveat Removal in Victoria

May 02, 2024 6:19 pm

Terryiom

2 May

Real Estate

Hi, I need a caveat removal that I placed on a property in Melbourne during a separation…

Terryiom

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Terryiom

May 02, 2024 6:16 pm

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

2 May

I am 98% sure that orange stuff is not allowed. But you can check with your local…

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Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

May 02, 2024 6:02 pm

Callifo

2 May

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Shade the brick with large eves. Since going to minimum of 600mm eaves on my build…

Vitriolum

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Callifo

May 02, 2024 5:35 pm

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

2 May

Windows & Doors

Sorry, I have been trying to get to your post... I'll get back tomorrow or Saturday…

Footermo

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May 02, 2024 5:33 pm

Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?

2 May

Windows & Doors

No. You only have to restrict the opening of any window when the opening starts…

Lili97

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May 02, 2024 5:22 pm

shower slope on base shower slope on base

2 May

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi l had a new shower installed with an arycrilic base, the base is slightly uneven…

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

May 02, 2024 12:16 pm

Dr_rock

1 May

So still no slab and apparently the concreter cancelled. Here come the delays...…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

May 01, 2024 6:56 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels

1 May

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior decorative and textured look Any…

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

May 01, 2024 5:41 pm

kishan6693

1 May

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

@Ashington Homes: Gosh its really useful info. May I know which vendor you have…

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kishan6693

May 01, 2024 3:57 pm

House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage

1 May

Have you seen my Lindfield plans? my lot is 22m wide. Happy to email them to you…

setsquare

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Is a building inspector worth it during construction?Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

May 01, 2024 12:09 pm

building-expert

1 May

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

NSW

1, 2

Great answer from Simeon to which I would like to add: The question could be asked…

Montu12

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building-expert

May 01, 2024 7:18 am

firsthyme

1 May

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi there, Looking for any advice or feedback on what is a recommended size for double…

firsthyme

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firsthyme

May 01, 2024 12:20 am

newbuild01

30 April

Question about orientation Question about orientation

Corian vs Caesarstone Corian vs Caesarstone

Thank you both for taking the time to reply!

newbuild01

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newbuild01

Apr 30, 2024 5:55 pm

mdg1104

30 April

Kitchen Corner

1, 2

When choosing between Corian and Caesarstone, it’s tough, but leaning towards…

cazman

49000

mdg1104

Apr 30, 2024 5:33 pm

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

30 April

Hey Setsquare Firstly thank you to all the kind comments here. Now to answer your…

setsquare

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First Avenue Homes Experience First Avenue Homes Experience

Apr 30, 2024 1:18 pm

Bendigo.Roma

30 April

Black tile grout become a chalky colour.Black tile grout become a chalky colour.

Not much building go on in Croydon given the project has been on hold for years.…

H0488M4105

43830

Bendigo.Roma

Apr 30, 2024 8:43 am

Vincent49

29 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Have some black tiles in our bathroom on one feature wall laid on top of the waterproofing…

Vincent49

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Vincent49

Apr 29, 2024 10:42 pm

Qartaba Homes Box HIll Qartaba Homes Box HIll

29 April

I BOUGHT LAND HERE 71-73 BOUNDARY RD BOX HILL ANYONE KNOW THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTACT…

Sam21

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

Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm

koffeetime

29 April

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

1, 2

When did you choose your tiles? Was it a month out to the stage being started?…

koffeetime

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koffeetime

Apr 29, 2024 11:03 am

KnockItDown

29 April