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Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

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When tiling your balcony, you can achieve a slight slope away from the house by…

renovator_me

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Carlisle Building Experience Carlisle Building Experience

Apr 23, 2024 5:24 pm

josh12

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Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?

Hi JeenB, Our experience has been really bad we are still waiting on them to complete…

josh12

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josh12

Apr 23, 2024 3:12 pm

Donna-M

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VIC

I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising…

urk697

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Donna-M

Apr 23, 2024 2:05 pm

750mm wide joinery - drawers?750mm wide joinery - drawers?

4 h

Any joinery expert, please advise. Is it possible to add drawers in this 750mm wide…

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

Apr 23, 2024 1:32 pm

Dan Mil

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Solar Panel Installation Solar Panel Installation

Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and…

Dan Mil

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Dan Mil

Apr 23, 2024 1:19 pm

Bhyte8bit

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NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

Deciding whether to opt for solar panels from the builder or hiring a solar company…

kumar2015

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Bhyte8bit

Apr 23, 2024 12:35 pm

Bro

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I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

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Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

1980s house reno ideas 1980s house reno ideas

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your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to…

CrackersC

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Current bathroom waterproofing standards Current bathroom waterproofing standards

Apr 23, 2024 11:46 am

Leeanne

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Bathrooms and Laundry

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing…

Leeanne

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Leeanne

Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am

awratten

6 h

How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

10 years ago was a different software than we use now. it has had a lot of changes…

firsthyme

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awratten

Apr 23, 2024 11:06 am

Tiling over slate Tiling over slate

7 h

Flooring & Floor Covering

just pull up the slate. If you go over the top, your tiles would not have an even…

Vincent49

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Apr 23, 2024 11:02 am

Two storey house construction cost Two storey house construction cost

10 h

The price you're seeing for a high-spec 2-storey home in Perth sounds steep, but…

FirstTimeBuilder7

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Apr 23, 2024 7:56 am

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

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Please read your contract regarding handover process. Generally, once final payment…

eanyoo4

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Getting a construction lawyer Getting a construction lawyer

Apr 23, 2024 7:53 am

Babixzaker

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QLD

Well, finding the right construction lawyer can be a bit of a challenge, but don…

Mofflepop

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Babixzaker

Apr 23, 2024 5:48 am

Floor plan renovation help Floor plan renovation help

18 h

we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed…

wake_tonight

525

Apr 22, 2024 11:34 pm

Best way to clean and fix the pavement Best way to clean and fix the pavement

20 h

Landscape & Garden Design

I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them…

509

Apr 22, 2024 9:35 pm

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

20 h

Windows & Doors

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so…

516

Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

sun_kdr

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Dean Homes Dean Homes

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?

VIC

Hello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did…

stillwaters

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sun_kdr

Apr 22, 2024 9:21 pm

Mattms

20 h

Floating floor boards over slate tiles Floating floor boards over slate tiles

NSW

Anyone knows which builders in NSW that uses Fair Trading contract...?

thehuntbegins

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Mattms

Apr 22, 2024 9:18 pm

Splashers

21 h

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire…

wake_tonight

372

Splashers

Apr 22, 2024 8:18 pm

naaeaus

22 h

Buying Land

1, 2

qartaba homes now Under External Administration And/Or Controller Appointed. is…

AAAnewbuyer

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naaeaus

Apr 22, 2024 8:01 pm

Gaps/spaces between floor boards and skirting boards Gaps/spaces between floor boards and skirting boards

22 h

Apparently, it should be that way. They can’t put any silicone as floating boards…

Lea Santos

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Apr 22, 2024 7:27 pm

Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.

Yesterday

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already…

161

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

Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

Ashington Homes

Yesterday

it's identified as an open drain

aj960

316

Ashington Homes

Apr 22, 2024 2:07 pm

21 April

Pool cover Pool cover

There are no other options other than installing a void protection, over the pool…

Phonan

913

Question about motorised roller blinds Question about motorised roller blinds

Apr 21, 2024 10:12 pm

craigrads

21 April

Window Furnishings

I have motorised roller blinds in my house. I motorised all the blinds I use a…

proudwanderer

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craigrads

Apr 21, 2024 9:49 pm

Mkamal

21 April

Tips how to paint your house in Brisbane Tips how to paint your house in Brisbane

Radcliffe Estate - Wyee Radcliffe Estate - Wyee

Title: Expert Tips for Painting Your Own House: Insights from Brisbane Painting…

Mkamal

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Mkamal

Apr 21, 2024 9:34 pm

cath_land17

21 April

Hey there, I have just secured an unregistered block in Radcliffe recently and…

gcnicho

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cath_land17

Apr 21, 2024 7:26 pm

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

21 April

Double brick homes are the worst type of building conventions for the australian…

RudeCrudeBrute

1096

Apr 21, 2024 12:41 pm

smart or normal switches smart or normal switches

21 April

Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which…

1962

Apr 21, 2024 12:38 pm

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

21 April

yes

blacknwhite

1735

Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct

Apr 21, 2024 12:32 pm

funnybunny

20 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed…

funnybunny

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funnybunny

Apr 20, 2024 10:51 pm

Waterproofing around door jam?Waterproofing around door jam?

20 April

Screed is installed before or after, what was not up to code? You have 4x images…

ownerinproblem

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Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback

Apr 20, 2024 7:04 pm

Dreams_come_true

20 April

Is my land not elevated enough?Is my land not elevated enough?

VIC

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes…

Dreams_come_true

546

Dreams_come_true

Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm

ck14

20 April

As per title, unsure if my land doesn’t have enough fill. The house on the left…

ck14

533

ck14

Apr 20, 2024 4:07 pm

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

20 April

How will you determine if tree roots causing problem

Newhomebuildquestions

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Shed Slab over Soakwell Shed Slab over Soakwell

Apr 20, 2024 12:46 pm

RodC

20 April

Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell…

RodC

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RodC

Apr 20, 2024 10:17 am

sudhir

20 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

3 pipes are coming from upstairs bathroom. 40mm from bathroom sink, 50mm from shower…

sudhir

842

sudhir

Apr 20, 2024 9:19 am

delariva

20 April

Excavation pool costs Excavation pool costs

Buying Land

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers.…

delariva

368

delariva

Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am

Bk3064

20 April

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

Exposed aggregate looks patchy after wash Exposed aggregate looks patchy after wash

Thanks for your advice, I will reach out to ombudsman

Bk3064

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Bk3064

Apr 20, 2024 7:25 am

afpo23

19 April

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TC6TlJ ... p=drivesdk

afpo23

800

afpo23

Apr 19, 2024 9:05 pm

Dr_rock

19 April

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

19 April

Electricity Pit Before Demolition Electricity Pit Before Demolition

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

scroggin

746

scroggin

Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am

jagberg

18 April

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

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

Jess_R

6301

jagberg

Apr 18, 2024 9:01 pm

Callifo

18 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

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

dharmesh

2130

Callifo

Apr 18, 2024 6:21 pm

RogerD68

18 April

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

21076

RogerD68

Apr 18, 2024 6:02 pm

SaveH2O

18 April

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

robin.horn

988

SaveH2O

Apr 18, 2024 4:45 pm

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

18 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

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

amazing_venice

3907

Reblock Reviews Victoria Reblock Reviews Victoria

Apr 18, 2024 4:21 pm

Cedric

18 April

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

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

Cedric

1987

Cedric

Apr 18, 2024 11:50 am

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

18 April

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

Newhomebuildquestions

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