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LVL Installation LVL Installation

Hey everyone, I’m currently renovating my living room and have been researching…

woodenfloorsmelbourne

Dec 09, 2024 7:40 pm

frozo

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Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Thanks for the response Chippy. Do you know anyone around the parramatta area in…

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frozo

Dec 09, 2024 5:39 pm

What is this tree and can it be relocated What is this tree and can it be relocated

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Landscape & Garden Design

I used https://identify.plantnet.org on your pic with the folage. Lots of 'possibilities…

dant

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Building up to Lock up - Owner Builder Permit needed?Building up to Lock up - Owner Builder Permit needed?

Dec 09, 2024 12:00 pm

waxinggibbous

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Owner Builder Forum

You don't say where you re, but in New South Wales, you can do work without an owner…

dotty

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waxinggibbous

Dec 09, 2024 10:55 am

Automatic drip irrigation - gravity feed Automatic drip irrigation - gravity feed

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Landscape & Garden Design

I had a quick look at Sendle ( Link ) and it seems more $$ than Aus Post. Oh okay…

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Dec 09, 2024 10:15 am

Builder refusing to negotiate contract Builder refusing to negotiate contract

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infinite-justice Your post is 100% correct. Both the HIA contract and the Masterbuilder…

CallyNoon

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Dec 09, 2024 6:10 am

What to Do if Moss Removal Causes Damage to the Roof?What to Do if Moss Removal Causes Damage to the Roof?

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If moss removal damages your roof, you should first stop the process and inspect…

carinebrexleyc

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Dec 09, 2024 2:53 am

Concrete slab next to the entrance into garage worn out Concrete slab next to the entrance into garage worn out

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Not likely. A 20-year-old concrete slab should still be structurally sound unless…

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Sliding window panel removal Sliding window panel removal

Dec 09, 2024 2:49 am

butters7388

Yesterday

Windows & Doors

No resolution. We ended up just having to remove security screens whenever we cleaned…

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Dec 08, 2024 10:06 pm

Pulse

Yesterday

Report and Consent Report and Consent

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

the side setback is pretty standard, what grounds are there to over ride that planning…

gr8tech

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Pulse

Dec 08, 2024 6:59 pm

connorkeira

Yesterday

New windows but windows wont lift up and out New windows but windows wont lift up and out

Windows & Doors

Hello We have had new windows installed, and two windows out of the 11 installed…

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connorkeira

Dec 08, 2024 6:26 pm

sligh

Yesterday

Water Leak under inset bathtub Water Leak under inset bathtub

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi All! First time posting here. I was just inspecting the return air of the ducted…

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sligh

Dec 08, 2024 3:47 pm

Eng. B A

Yesterday

Water/sticky substance oozing out of grout on hot days Water/sticky substance oozing out of grout on hot days

Outdoor Living

Possible cause could be grout mix had lower/higher water than recommended and/or…

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Eng. B A

Dec 08, 2024 1:02 pm

Emma16

Yesterday

Skirting board and architraves issues Skirting board and architraves issues

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

, Hi everyone, I have noticed cracks appearing between the architraves / skirting…

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Emma16

Dec 08, 2024 12:42 pm

Man-n-3Cats

8 December

House Plan or Survey First?House Plan or Survey First?

NSW

Hi Gilly How are you going with the project, I am about to sign up with Lily Homes…

Superstar123

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Man-n-3Cats

Dec 08, 2024 8:34 am

EvryThingIsNormal

7 December

Max floor level step Max floor level step

QLD

Hi ya, It would depend on your property. If you have significant slope or a strange…

s.srvy

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EvryThingIsNormal

Dec 07, 2024 5:13 pm

jillyphomeone

7 December

Home owner occupier construction loan Home owner occupier construction loan

I have just had my bathroom renovated and have a 60 mm step onto the tiles. I find…

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jillyphomeone

Dec 07, 2024 3:08 pm

Nj3

7 December

Home Finance

Can someone pls help with advice. My husband and I live in NSW and own a land in…

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Nj3

Dec 07, 2024 12:55 pm

oldchippy

7 December

External staircase stringer length External staircase stringer length

Height restriction WA Height restriction WA

Can anyone advise of where I can find the span table for stair stringers. I have…

oldchippy

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oldchippy

Dec 07, 2024 6:32 am

Stuckinthemud

6 December

Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

Does the height restrictions listed here Refer to the natural lie of the land, or…

Stuckinthemud

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Stuckinthemud

Dec 06, 2024 6:05 pm

henley_homes_horrors

6 December

1 ... 48, 49, 50

G'day Adam Is any of the above the builder's responsibility during construction…

Slab Heave Recipient

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henley_homes_horrors

Dec 06, 2024 2:33 pm

Resiplank hybrid flooring review Resiplank hybrid flooring review

6 December

Hi, has anyone installed Resiplank Corsica hybrid flooring, and if so, your review…

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Dec 06, 2024 11:40 am

Terra mater - Resiplank Rigid core hybrid flooring Terra mater - Resiplank Rigid core hybrid flooring

6 December

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi deeps, have you installed your flooring, if so, did you use Terra mater Resiplank…

SouthiMonk

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Roller Blinds Banging!Roller Blinds Banging!

Dec 06, 2024 11:37 am

Kuzon

6 December

Window Furnishings

1, 2, 3

Another option is https://www.amazon.com.au/BlindMuffs-Bl ... B0DB76X7V4 . Worked…

penmac2204

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Kuzon

Dec 06, 2024 9:13 am

valexan

6 December

Need some feedback on the Land Lot. Any help appreciated.Need some feedback on the Land Lot. Any help appreciated.

Buying Land

Hi Guys and Girls, I am new to this forum. I am also looking to venture into building…

valexan

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valexan

Dec 06, 2024 8:53 am

Europeanut

6 December

Roof tiles and flashings Roof tiles and flashings

I've got a new build and a skylight was installed as per the build however the way…

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Europeanut

Dec 06, 2024 8:13 am

Knock down and rebuild experience Knock down and rebuild experience

6 December

what city are you located in as that has a big impact on pricing and possibly time…

Ajn88

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Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost Metricon Waterford 43/46 final cost

Dec 06, 2024 4:35 am

Skelly

4 December

QLD

We're in the process of building a Waterford 47 in Brisbane. We've modified the…

Du131

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Skelly

Dec 04, 2024 8:43 pm

Shower head covering niche Shower head covering niche

4 December

It would not be practical for the builder to do it like this as it would be hard…

Newhomeaus

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Dec 04, 2024 4:25 pm

Reverse build- plaster before brick Reverse build- plaster before brick

4 December

There are large volume builders in NSW that do this as standard practice and have…

Newhomeaus

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Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council Cost of approval retaining wall: Pvt Certifier or Council

Dec 04, 2024 4:12 pm

kdrb2024

4 December

New hose spigot New hose spigot

NSW

hi Abhshri, your photo looks like exactly my recently constructed home in Campbelltown…

abhshri

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kdrb2024

Dec 04, 2024 7:53 am

Dylandoogies

3 December

Bathrooms and Laundry

I am looking to install a new garden hose external to a blockwork house. There is…

Dylandoogies

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Dylandoogies

Dec 03, 2024 5:31 pm

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

3 December

NSW

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Hi All, I am heading overseas next week for a month. So if anyone needs a code for…

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