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

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NSW

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Hi All I have written about this before, but as it's an important topic and I have…

Montu12

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May 01, 2024 6:13 am

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

2 h

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

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

May 01, 2024 4:27 am

Vitriolum

4 h

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

A question if I may, we had our walls (brick veneer) insulated with a blow - in…

Vitriolum

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Vitriolum

May 01, 2024 2:11 am

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?

6 h

Bathrooms and Laundry

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

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Question about orientation Question about orientation

May 01, 2024 12:20 am

newbuild01

13 h

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

13 h

Kitchen Corner

1, 2

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

cazman

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mdg1104

Apr 30, 2024 5:33 pm

Lili97

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

Windows & Doors

Is it a legal obligation to restrict the opening of a window in an ensuite? Why…

Lili97

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Lili97

Apr 30, 2024 3:37 pm

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

17 h

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

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

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

H0488M4105

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Bendigo.Roma

Apr 30, 2024 8:43 am

BenDen

Yesterday

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

Hi all. Thinking of renovating the bathroom and getting a concealed cistern installed…

BenDen

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BenDen

Apr 30, 2024 1:03 am

Vincent49

Yesterday

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

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

Yesterday

Jimbo did we not have the same question 3 months ago?

jimbo73

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Qartaba Homes Box HIll Qartaba Homes Box HIll

Apr 29, 2024 7:36 pm

naaeaus

Yesterday

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

Sam21

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naaeaus

Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm

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

29 April

NSW

Check Grantham from Firstyle homes. We wanted to have void area and opted for Grantham…

yentikonda

1638

Apr 29, 2024 2:56 pm

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

29 April

1, 2

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

45036

Apr 29, 2024 11:03 am

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

29 April

Just moved from a rental that was bearer and joist floor with double brick walls…

RudeCrudeBrute

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Apr 29, 2024 9:45 am

External wall left opened to Alfresco roof External wall left opened to Alfresco roof

29 April

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms…

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Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am

Best electric hot water system in 2024?Best electric hot water system in 2024?

29 April

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

For our new build in NSW we opted for a heat pump with a 315L storage tank. Early…

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Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Apr 29, 2024 7:57 am

mattr44

29 April

What sort of additional site costs would one expect when building this house design…

Superstar123

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mattr44

Apr 29, 2024 7:51 am

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

29 April

My block is 22m wide, I've looked into all the volume builders. Some project builders…

setsquare

880

Apr 29, 2024 7:29 am

Mattms

28 April

Eagle Homes Eagle Homes

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

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear…

Mattms

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Mattms

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

NativeZen

28 April

Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook

Looks promising! Hope the weather holds for you. Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk…

30942

Apr 28, 2024 8:01 pm

28 April

Hi Folks, At the tail end of a new build and we noticed our pebble Crete driveway…

jok50

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jok50

Apr 28, 2024 2:37 pm

Ashik_09

28 April

Real Estate

its kinda all the same.. point cook --- over populated, long drive to train station…

ohgosh

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Ashik_09

Apr 28, 2024 2:06 pm

JTLavs

28 April

Need some front yard ideas!Need some front yard ideas!

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, Need some ideas for my east facing front yard. There are a few elements…

JTLavs

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JTLavs

Apr 28, 2024 12:34 pm

k77driver

28 April

Working with Metronest Working with Metronest

Building contracts Building contracts

VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I…

k77driver

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k77driver

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

Huynhm3

27 April

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

Huynhm3

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Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

Polytec Ravine finish Polytec Ravine finish

27 April

Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not…

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Waterproofing Waterproofing

Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm

RenoBel

27 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need…

RenoBel

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RenoBel

Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

waxinggibbous

27 April

Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build

Owner Builder Forum

1 ... 18, 19, 20

Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy! But I've realised that at…

waxinggibbous

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waxinggibbous

Apr 27, 2024 10:22 am

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

27 April

Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting…

Our House Build

1124

Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am

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

27 April

Pulse is correct. It's the trap that takes up space. The plan shows a vessel style…

2378

Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

Apr 27, 2024 2:15 am

AAAnewbuyer

26 April

Buying Land

1, 2, 3

Is it not only Melbourne Tarniet project under administration?

AAAnewbuyer

38931

AAAnewbuyer

Apr 26, 2024 11:53 pm

oklouise

26 April

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)

NSW

having built on acres several times i suggest that you also need to add the cost…

acrgebuildnsw

1573

oklouise

Apr 26, 2024 8:31 pm

Pivot door vs. hinged door?Pivot door vs. hinged door?

26 April

Windows & Doors

920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’…

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Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards

Apr 26, 2024 8:03 pm

Mofflepop

26 April

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am trying to find lighting for kitchen, dining areas but looking online, I don…

Mofflepop

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Mofflepop

Apr 26, 2024 6:24 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

26 April

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

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What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

ECOECO

26 April

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

ECOECO

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ECOECO

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

26 April

Kitchen Corner

Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. But I guess it's harder to tell the cost…

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Owner Builder : Need some help Owner Builder : Need some help

Apr 26, 2024 10:50 am

strangerr

25 April

Owner Builder Forum

Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with…

Vaisakh VK

24037

strangerr

Apr 25, 2024 5:59 pm

Basher

25 April

Potential Water buildup under slab Potential Water buildup under slab

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole…

Basher

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Basher

Apr 25, 2024 3:47 pm

Hello_world

25 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Yep 1.2 plus a contingency of 15%

Hello_world

8605

Hello_world

Apr 25, 2024 11:35 am

rssanre

25 April

Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023 AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

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rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

SaveH2O

25 April

Solar Panel Installation Solar Panel Installation

Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine.

lilijana

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SaveH2O

Apr 25, 2024 8:01 am

EvryThingIsNormal

24 April

Also, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the…

kumar2015

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EvryThingIsNormal

Apr 24, 2024 4:22 pm

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

24 April

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

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Building With AllCastle Homes Building With AllCastle Homes

Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

lilijana

24 April

Screed Orientation Screed Orientation

NSW

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi I would like to get in touch with you. I’m a first time builder we just signed…

sodapop

102

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lilijana

Apr 24, 2024 1:33 pm

renovator_me

24 April