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Anyone building with Zac Homes?Anyone building with Zac Homes?

Yesterday

Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses…

circaten

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How to kill building contract How to kill building contract

Dec 09, 2023 3:51 am

ownerinproblem

Yesterday

Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell

Right, and as if asking 7K for a 2K job is not cementing the relationship. You…

ownerinproblem

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ownerinproblem

Dec 08, 2023 11:31 pm

Ex-Hasbeen

Yesterday

Electrical - Sub distribution box/lighting automation Electrical - Sub distribution box/lighting automation

That might still be suitable, as a wet saw would be able to cut them well enough…

Ex-Hasbeen

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Ex-Hasbeen

Dec 08, 2023 11:12 pm

Pulse

Yesterday

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board…

Krizzy82

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Pulse

Dec 08, 2023 10:31 pm

Building with Zac Homes.Building with Zac Homes.

Yesterday

They issued variations outside of the contract. It is a pain to deal with at every…

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Dec 08, 2023 10:30 pm

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

Yesterday

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I wouldn't call it foam, it is autoclaved concrete - special form of a lightweight…

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Narrow block design with 2 car space Narrow block design with 2 car space

Dec 08, 2023 6:20 pm

oklouise

8 December

dimensions on your original plan are inconsistent and with accurate dimensions (…

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Dec 08, 2023 1:47 pm

8 December

want to answer the question posed?

Joshesser

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Dec 08, 2023 1:21 pm

Dark living room Dark living room

8 December

Capital gains are driven by what someone is willing to pay for your home in the…

lukazi

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Roof Plumbing Complaint Roof Plumbing Complaint

Dec 08, 2023 9:06 am

building-expert

7 December

In my experience roof is essential element of the building envelope and hence a…

lisaphan

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building-expert

Dec 07, 2023 10:58 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

7 December

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no problem

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Provincial Homes Provincial Homes

Dec 07, 2023 6:41 am

Sydneyresider

6 December

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

NSW

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Anyone building with Provincial Homes at the moment? We continue to struggle with…

GCostansa

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Sydneyresider

Dec 06, 2023 9:26 pm

Mowessis

6 December

Owner Builder Forum

If so what were the special circumstances under which it was granted? Note: If the…

Mowessis

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Mowessis

Dec 06, 2023 9:11 pm

Soft Close Drawers - are they worth it?Soft Close Drawers - are they worth it?

6 December

Kitchen Corner

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So far 10 of my harn triomax soft close mechanisms have failed due to the hopeless…

Danette

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Dec 06, 2023 4:52 pm

How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?

6 December

From my experience it can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks. Really depends on your…

Bear sydeny2011

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Dec 06, 2023 4:31 pm

Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?

6 December

Sorry, skylight is facing west, not north. Will that provide sufficient light in…

lukazi

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Dec 06, 2023 3:08 pm

Create of a restriction on the title Create of a restriction on the title

6 December

Flamingo Give me a call and I will do my best to talk you through it. For those…

Flamingo

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Dec 06, 2023 2:38 pm

Duplex Builder recommendations Duplex Builder recommendations

6 December

NSW

Simeon from @ashingtonhomes builds nice duplex homes in North Ryde and surrounds…

Alec Hasan

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Dec 06, 2023 2:21 pm

Home finance Home finance

6 December

Home Finance

you were just referred to get advice from your solicitor. This is a legal matter…

Lily1234

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Concerns with my Tiler's job. With Pictures Concerns with my Tiler's job. With Pictures

Dec 06, 2023 11:34 am

Splashers

5 December

Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain…

Merbsy

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Splashers

Dec 05, 2023 7:57 pm

Frustration during Construction Phase - Masterton Frustration during Construction Phase - Masterton

5 December

NSW

sorry wrong thread - deleted my post

AkronD

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Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain

Dec 05, 2023 5:00 pm

SaveH2O

5 December

Daniela Appliances Daniela Appliances

That was always going to be a challenge and a test of patience. Full marks to your…

jsamways

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SaveH2O

Dec 05, 2023 4:53 pm

narulam24

5 December

Has anyone had any experience with Daniela appliances.

zqs

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narulam24

Dec 05, 2023 3:34 pm

Carlisle Building Experience Carlisle Building Experience

5 December

Hello, Whats peoples current experience building with Carlisle, specifically in…

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Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic

Dec 05, 2023 2:10 pm

freckles84

5 December

Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom

Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking…

freckles84

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freckles84

Dec 05, 2023 10:43 am

lighthugger

5 December

Ripple iron fence capping Ripple iron fence capping

Hi All, First time poster. I was hoping to get some advice on villaboard installation…

lighthugger

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lighthugger

Dec 05, 2023 9:47 am

vgolfoz

5 December

Suitable material for build up around slab Suitable material for build up around slab

We have a Victorian style ripple iron fence out the front that has some moulded…

vgolfoz

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vgolfoz

Dec 05, 2023 9:43 am

Pedro4137

4 December

QLD

20mm crushed/recycled rock

slacker878

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Pedro4137

Dec 04, 2023 4:49 pm

Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps

4 December

VIC

You can also consider some of more advanced foundation systems such as Surefoot…

GusM

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Miners Cottage floorboards Miners Cottage floorboards

Dec 04, 2023 3:36 pm

newbie85

4 December

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi All New to the forum and looking for some advice, has anyone else renovated an…

newbie85

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newbie85

Dec 04, 2023 12:24 pm

oklouise

4 December

Does this Bedroom + Ensuite Make any Sense?Does this Bedroom + Ensuite Make any Sense?

if i have understood your dimensions correctly my suggestions include using the…

2793

Dec 04, 2023 9:58 am

4 December

My Floorplan - Any Advice - Stroud Montego My Floorplan - Any Advice - Stroud Montego

Hi Anyone used Sika 4020 as screed before tiling Thanks

Zrinko

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Zrinko

Dec 04, 2023 7:09 am

Stina_S

3 December

Duplex in kuringai council Duplex in kuringai council

VIC

Hi there. We actually ended up doing a private build. We found that we wanted to…

Stina_S

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Stina_S

Dec 03, 2023 9:51 pm

Gordonsandstone

3 December

Flood zone block - 1 in 100year Flood zone block - 1 in 100year

I'm a newbie. Wondering if anyone can give me some advice re: what to do, who to…

Gordonsandstone

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Gordonsandstone

Dec 03, 2023 9:50 pm

Susiechouse

3 December

brickwork out of level brickwork out of level

Yes it had a house on it. But Melbourne water only wanted something the original…

Susiechouse

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Susiechouse

Dec 03, 2023 9:04 pm

ctrl

3 December

Sliding door to bathroom noisy Sliding door to bathroom noisy

Thanks for the informative response! I'll feed that back to the site supervisor.

ctrl

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ctrl

Dec 03, 2023 3:38 pm

Danip

3 December

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Thanks Chippy . Did also see a YouTube video before. Removed them . Thanks again…

Danip

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Danip

Dec 03, 2023 3:28 pm

Neighbours rights to house access during reno Neighbours rights to house access during reno

3 December

The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good…

robbyp76

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Plungie Pools Plungie Pools

Dec 03, 2023 3:27 pm

simnatped

3 December

Pools & Spas

Hi @Jpatel2206, did you end up going with a plungie? We're also considering the…

jpatel2206

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simnatped

Dec 03, 2023 1:24 pm

Karridale01

3 December

Current Prestart Cost Current Prestart Cost

How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle

Hi Everyone, wondering if anyone has done a prestart lately with summit homes in…

Karridale01

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Karridale01

Dec 03, 2023 11:48 am

treegosmash

3 December

Building on boundary retaining wall Building on boundary retaining wall

I thought this would be a popular question but I haven't been able to find any similar…

treegosmash

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treegosmash

Dec 03, 2023 9:29 am

akie

3 December