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Do you think based on your experience and knowledge of Rudder Group that they can…

Fixing rainwater issue Fixing rainwater issue

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pizzashapes

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Averell

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Good day, My house is at the almost lowest point in the area, with two street sides…

Averell

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alexp79

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backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render

Sand cement and lime in 1:1:6 proportion (approximately) should work really well…

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

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Congrats. Will be watching this progress and interested to see how you go with summit…

Dr_rock

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May 21, 2024 8:55 pm

Brick garage/shed repair Brick garage/shed repair

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Turning this into my DIY shed makeover. I had a brickie fix the back wall up and…

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Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

May 21, 2024 8:51 pm

chippy

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No. The same paint that they paint the wall with will be fine. The builder probably…

Nectre mark 2 Nectre mark 2

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chippy

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Chippo 52

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Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I have a Nectre Mk2 wood fire recently installed, the flue rises approx 700mm before…

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Chippo 52

May 21, 2024 7:24 pm

aliansari

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Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***

Signature on Tallawong Signature on Tallawong

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Any news on how mason road project is going?

kdr123

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aliansari

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disgruntled56

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two way and three-way switch locations two way and three-way switch locations

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Pretty sure they have atleast 3 developments going now and Nelson rdis only 2 yrs…

Miaa

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disgruntled56

May 21, 2024 2:48 pm

mockkie

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I installed 2 way switches at both end of our hallways, top and bottom of stairs…

Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build

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mockkie

May 21, 2024 11:25 am

proudwanderer

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Landscape & Garden Design

Yes, I was happy with the work, bar a few small things. Overall, communication could…

proudwanderer

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proudwanderer

May 21, 2024 10:58 am

miteq

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Sealing Pavers - Pool Sealing Pavers - Pool

Pools & Spas

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Penetrative sealers are also breathable I would always seal for ease of cleaning…

Saint Mike

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miteq

May 21, 2024 9:28 am

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Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

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Louise4499 We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of…

rosehip

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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

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Hi Everyone, One of my favourite parts of a build is when the temporary fence comes…

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Refunding of deposit?Refunding of deposit?

May 21, 2024 6:23 am

xtrance

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I had the opportunity to receive a deposit refund from an online casino and the…

hills_kiwi

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xtrance

May 21, 2024 5:45 am

speaker cable speaker cable

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unless you are buying $20,000 plus speakers the Bunnings wire is fine. I am running…

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May 21, 2024 5:29 am

How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati

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Hi Kristen24 I am so sorry that you are going through this. Other than losing money…

Kristen24

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May 21, 2024 5:24 am

Risk of signing contract before soil test Risk of signing contract before soil test

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thank you

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May 21, 2024 5:02 am

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Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You might want to consider trenchless pipe replacement to solve the issue of roots…

sudhir

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May 20, 2024 11:50 pm

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Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?

Porcelain Benchtops have been trying to get into the Australian market for many…

Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

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Splashers

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Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound

We are just signing up with Montgomery homes for another Carolina. Glad to see more…

BrigidFrancis

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kenthenorth

May 20, 2024 9:17 pm

SaveH2O

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Renovation + Home Improvement

My first suspect area is at the bottom of the harvested downpipe in the sunniest…

GavinX

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SaveH2O

May 20, 2024 8:29 pm

William Noah

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Any experience with Dwelcom Any experience with Dwelcom

Deck dismantling Deck dismantling

Hey Mate, I faced the same issue that you are facing. My builder left my house incomplete…

Flacco

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William Noah

May 20, 2024 3:46 pm

mybigdeck

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Outdoor Living

Oh this is only the beginning, all joists and bearers will be removed, the rot…

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mybigdeck

May 20, 2024 1:14 pm

Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo Polytec woodmatt vs Thermo

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Anyone know the performance and cost difference between the two? TIA

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Landscaping ideas Landscaping ideas

May 20, 2024 12:56 pm

lukazi

20 May

Hi guys, We recently purchased a house and the frontyard is in an average condition…

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lukazi

May 20, 2024 11:01 am

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

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It is a code requirement to have a wall wrap over the stud frame

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May 20, 2024 8:06 am

Roller shutters or double glazing?Roller shutters or double glazing?

20 May

Double glazing

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May 20, 2024 7:59 am

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Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

Bathrooms and Laundry

This is incorrect

newtothis25

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What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?What kind of slab is this? Any chance it's structurally OK?

May 20, 2024 7:52 am

LorenClayton17

20 May

Hoping someone can help. It's a 30 year old brick veneer house with a negative slope…

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LorenClayton17

May 20, 2024 4:17 am

Creaking noise in town house Creaking noise in town house

19 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

hard to fix, it is essentially deflection of the floor, could be the yellow tongue…

namz

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When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages

May 19, 2024 9:47 pm

ianandjake

19 May

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

NSW

Hi, is anyone familiar the timing to inform builder, we are claiming for liquidated…

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ianandjake

May 19, 2024 5:21 pm

MatchaHome

19 May

NSW

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Hi guys, We building with wisdom home, we chose the garage facade. Has anyone chose…

Sydney-build

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MatchaHome

May 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

19 May

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Sure DM me with your details and I will get Beacon to send it to you cheers Simeon…

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Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build Need Advice on Persistent Ceiling Leaks in New Build

May 19, 2024 7:56 am

BuildingandLegal

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Mimosa homes Mimosa homes

If the build keeps returning, thats a plus!! but it would also suggest he doesnt…

sarahpark

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May 19, 2024 4:05 am

FHBfhb

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Hi all. I have got quote from Mimosa homes which is really tempting but after reading…

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FHBfhb

May 19, 2024 12:42 am

structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

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Renovation + Home Improvement

just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to…

JCTang

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May 18, 2024 11:36 pm

ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves

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Which ceiling hook to use to hang Xmas lights under Eaves in 1st floor in 2 storey…

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Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

May 18, 2024 11:25 pm

Perseverance_7

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Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Hello optimist, Our team is in Melbourne now, they can assist you with choosing…

Optimist

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Perseverance_7

May 18, 2024 1:24 am

kakaciii

18 May

Been building with Semore homes for close to 2 years now, still not at Lock up.…

Cee_elle

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kakaciii

May 18, 2024 12:37 am

Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco

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My Electrical roughing is going on. What type of Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco…

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May 17, 2024 11:15 pm

Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor Laminated floor AC4 or AC5 for first floor

17 May

bec of more thickness and underlay i prefer laminate. also my builder covers laminate…

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May 17, 2024 10:27 pm

Brick Uprades Brick Uprades

17 May

Thanks Simeon, I just wanted a 2nd option, as it's sometimes hard to trust builders…

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Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing Stacked stone style facade feature tile installation pricing

17 May

Good day everyone, I have two queries regarding stacked stone style facade feature…

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May 17, 2024 5:31 pm

Please help me understand sewage plan Please help me understand sewage plan

17 May

You need to locate those 2 manholes ( the black circles) and run a string line…

firsthome_2020

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May 17, 2024 6:33 am

Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

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Johal No need to stress. Your builder is correct. With good structural engineering…

johal

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May 17, 2024 6:22 am

Relocate Sewer Manhole Relocate Sewer Manhole

17 May

Having been through a manhole ...let's call it situation recently with Sydney water…

krishv88

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Help- bathroom leak Help- bathroom leak

May 17, 2024 6:15 am

jagberg

16 May

Bathrooms and Laundry

If you're dealing with moisture under the tiles and a water leak from the shower…

ccjyche14

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jagberg

May 16, 2024 11:00 pm

MJ2137

16 May

Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

Things you forget - summary page 32 Things you forget - summary page 32

I havent built with any of those but am living next to a KDR in Concord done by…

abc1231

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MJ2137

May 16, 2024 3:55 pm

bpratt

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