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slab formwork concerns slab formwork concerns

Choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions when undertaking…

Smart Builder

Mar 17, 2025 9:39 pm

Matt.P

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build-new-home-canterbury

Hi Matt Unfortunately your photos didn't load for your post. It would be really…

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Matt.P

Mar 17, 2025 9:26 pm

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Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW Knock Down Rebuild Journey in Canterbury, NSW

build-new-home-canterbury

NSW

Really? It still feels expensive to us Anyway, I believe Kaplan uses its own demolition…

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build-new-home-canterbury

Mar 17, 2025 9:05 pm

Mike Dropp

2 h

How to Connect Two Buildings?How to Connect Two Buildings?

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi everyone We’re wondering how to connect the main part of our future house (…

Mike Dropp

Mar 17, 2025 8:01 pm

Tommy77

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New Builder New Builder

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Typically, the client would be hiring the architect directly to maintain full control…

SlabMaster

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Tommy77

Mar 17, 2025 7:08 pm

Padelos

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Treating Jarrah Timber Roof Treating Jarrah Timber Roof

Hi. I have a similar issue with large porcelain tiles on a balcony close to edge…

MichaC

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Padelos

Mar 17, 2025 7:05 pm

chippy

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DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

By frame I assume you are talking stud frames? They were normally 4x2 inch or 100mm…

perthhandyman

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chippy

Mar 17, 2025 3:40 pm

SaveH2O

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Tapping into a charged line to harvest rain water Tapping into a charged line to harvest rain water

New Grevillea watering regime????New Grevillea watering regime????

You won't need an overflow if you just join a couple of hoses now and then when…

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SaveH2O

Mar 17, 2025 3:02 pm

Grevillea_wannabe2025

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Hello, i have a spot in my garden, which has had to plants pass away after 6 months…

Grevillea_wannabe2025

Mar 17, 2025 12:50 pm

The cost impact on windows of achieving a 7 Star NATHERS rating in NSW The cost impact on windows of achieving a 7 Star NATHERS rating in NSW

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In 2014, when the vast majority of builds were using single-pane glass and the…

2727

Mar 17, 2025 10:58 am

Feasible to add control zones to Mitsubishi City Multi AC?Feasible to add control zones to Mitsubishi City Multi AC?

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Bump. Anyone?

3796

Mar 17, 2025 10:40 am

What are these snipped connection lines? NBN? Phone?What are these snipped connection lines? NBN? Phone?

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Yup, think you're right. Found Link . Won't be needing those wires anymore, though…

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2 AC inputs for blackouts 2 AC inputs for blackouts

Mar 17, 2025 10:40 am

jeffpc

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MBQ - "Residential Building Contract - Level 2" vs "Residential Renovation Contract – Level 2"MBQ - "Residential Building Contract - Level 2" vs "Residential Renovation Contract – Level 2"

Hi, I'm from Tallebudgera and we just recently had an 8 day grid blackout. I have…

jeffpc

Mar 17, 2025 9:40 am

nugley

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I'm arranging renovations to be performed on my house, which involve replacing the…

nugley

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nugley

Mar 16, 2025 10:00 pm

Toilet Shut Off Tap Handle.Toilet Shut Off Tap Handle.

Yesterday

I've searched high and low and it appears they are not commonly available. I'm wondering…

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Mar 16, 2025 4:03 pm

URBAN MYTHS .... ?URBAN MYTHS .... ?

Yesterday

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Apparently the numbers Telstra is blocking over the phone is mind boggling. I guess…

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Electrical question - Under cabinet LED strip, double GPO Electrical question - Under cabinet LED strip, double GPO

Mar 16, 2025 3:57 pm

arrogant_menace

Yesterday

Pool Drama - Weep Holes Pool Drama - Weep Holes

1, 2

Sorry to resurrect this thread: I have a somewhat related question. I am planning…

Jstan

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arrogant_menace

Mar 16, 2025 11:08 am

apatel2408

16 March

Pools & Spas

Did you put a drain in between wall and pavers? I understood you kept 65mm gap…

dvestate

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apatel2408

Mar 16, 2025 9:17 am

Pulse

15 March

How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?

Bathrooms and Laundry

The question is how much skill and time do you have? Bathrooms are complex and if…

Auroracbp

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Pulse

Mar 15, 2025 6:40 pm

Davos

15 March

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge Installing Glass on Bath with raised edge

VIC

1, 2, 3

Definitely direct stick. Unless you like the hollow sound when you walk on it.

SJT76

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Davos

Mar 15, 2025 5:36 pm

Lissa001

15 March

Renovation + Home Improvement

We have a bathtub with a raised edge, where would you position a frameless glass…

Lissa001

Mar 15, 2025 11:33 am

Dr_rock

14 March

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

Help! Irrigation prep before concrete path pour Help! Irrigation prep before concrete path pour

1, 2

So still waiting for that ever elusive PCI... Paving has arrived, but not quite…

Dr_rock

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Dr_rock

Mar 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Winnieshome

14 March

Landscape & Garden Design

Hey Visresh We didn’t run any electrical before concreting as we’d already…

Winnieshome

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Winnieshome

Mar 14, 2025 2:22 pm

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

14 March

NSW

1 ... 5, 6, 7

Thanks for your question. I genuinely don't know the market out there. When I get…

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When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract When does it end - HIA Victorian Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Supply and Install Contract

Mar 14, 2025 11:31 am

Celicam

14 March

Renovation + Home Improvement

Question about the above contract, if anyone has some insight - When is the contract…

Celicam

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Celicam

Mar 14, 2025 9:09 am

Ducted air con question Ducted air con question

14 March

Appreciate the info @ponzutwo ... I'd just have assumed we'd have the same end-result…

SGT

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Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?Dezire Homes - anyone building with them?

Mar 14, 2025 8:22 am

Infinite-Justice

13 March

NSW

If it feels too good to be true, it's too good to be true.

Paul Smith 1947

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Infinite-Justice

Mar 13, 2025 11:30 am

Toilet Plumbing Change Toilet Plumbing Change

13 March

Hi Jonathan Assuming you are at slab stage with framing the process is pretty simple…

jonathanbi

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Mar 13, 2025 3:39 am

Exposed Aggregate Patchy Marks Exposed Aggregate Patchy Marks

12 March

Paving & Concreting

This has nothing to do with retardant, seems like an improper acid wash or possibly…

iipau

21490

Mar 12, 2025 7:31 pm

Defected freshly laid exposed aggregate Defected freshly laid exposed aggregate

12 March

Paving & Concreting

Hi, Sorry to hear you had a rough experience with your concreter. Can I start off…

Mick23

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Hidden costs in building Hidden costs in building

Mar 12, 2025 7:29 pm

Liz Douglass

12 March

Mosquito proof screens on inlet side for underground tanks Mosquito proof screens on inlet side for underground tanks

Thanks Simeon, that's a useful rule of thumb. Thanks again

Liz Douglass

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Liz Douglass

Mar 12, 2025 6:53 pm

dan_walls

12 March

Eco Living

Hello, I'm looking at getting some underground concrete tanks on a rural property…

dan_walls

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dan_walls

Mar 12, 2025 1:39 pm

ponzutwo

12 March

What's included in the 3 month defect period?What's included in the 3 month defect period?

Fascia sleeves Fascia sleeves

VIC

defects are defects. All structural defects are defects, not all defects are structural…

jstew20

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ponzutwo

Mar 12, 2025 10:32 am

Maxpayne

12 March

Hi, I am currently getting my gutters repaired and have existing metal fascia. The…

Maxpayne

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Maxpayne

Mar 12, 2025 10:12 am

Where can I find Fibre Cement flooring and Cladding Deals?Where can I find Fibre Cement flooring and Cladding Deals?

12 March

If you get yourself a bunnings account and account manager you will get much cheaper…

pay-your-trades

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Facade colours. Dulux Heifer or Calf Skin Facade colours. Dulux Heifer or Calf Skin

Mar 12, 2025 8:56 am

Lana25

11 March