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Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

Hi, We're currently building a single storey in Perth WA and got our elevation plans…

S Kumar

Sep 13, 2024 4:05 pm

jpalmer

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NSW

Hi we are having the exact same issue with two of our windows with MJH! I’ve been…

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general

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jpalmer

Sep 13, 2024 3:39 pm

dj3000au

43 m

NSW

Looks like AllCastle Homes. The door frames and brick colour give it away to me…

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46 m

Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the…

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I used a compny called Alchemy Landscaping. Amazing guys!! Highly recommended.

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Painting over Unitex rendered wall Painting over Unitex rendered wall

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afpo23

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Hello I have a rendered house which was finished in Uni-Trowel Décor™ 333, which…

afpo23

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afpo23

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To repair an oven handle...To repair an oven handle...

In many cases, repointing can be a sufficient solution if the damage isn't too extensive…

WEsW

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emeardon

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Thank you for your replies, I think it will be really hard going after a big builder…

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BBJB

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pram1403

11 September

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I’ve tried this myself and found that it can really elevate the look of a room…

Michelle

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pram1403

Sep 11, 2024 5:10 pm

Anyone with timber frame structural experience?Anyone with timber frame structural experience?

11 September

I have this report from my inspector, basically the front of the porch is not connecting…

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

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Budapest

11 September

NSW

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Did they say why they can't bend/roll them? These guys do up to 380PFC according…

95905

Sep 11, 2024 2:34 pm

10 September

Hi there, It's likely that the BASIX created in 2022 was done so on the old BASIX…

traceyb20

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Adam H

Sep 10, 2024 9:36 pm

Building a blockwall Building a blockwall

10 September

No I don't sorry

655

Sep 10, 2024 7:02 pm

10 September

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

I’d probably lean towards holding onto the unit, especially since it's fully paid…

adcomprise

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kindashell

Sep 10, 2024 7:00 pm

corner stacker door bottom frame height issue corner stacker door bottom frame height issue

10 September

Slab needed a rebate. Better planning during design stage. Nothing can be done now…

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Sep 10, 2024 6:55 pm

Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification Waffle Pod or raft slab for H2 site with P classification

10 September

Alex I don't think these programs that do the calculations are as smart as you:-…

RetiringSomeday

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Sep 10, 2024 4:35 pm

Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?Any delays with Wisdom H issuing Occupation Certificate timely upon completion of building?

10 September

NSW

You can move in without an OC. I was literally having this discussion/debate with…

esnave

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Interior Wall removal Interior Wall removal

Sep 10, 2024 4:12 pm

Syros

10 September

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi Everyone, We recently bought a house and we want to remove a bedroom wall, now…

Syros

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Syros

Sep 10, 2024 11:24 am

kumar2015

9 September

Sewer line - Boundary Trap IPMF related Sewer line - Boundary Trap IPMF related

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I’m looking at a property with a sewer line, easement, boundary trap, and IPMF…

kumar2015

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kumar2015

Sep 09, 2024 8:07 pm

jsal

9 September

Building with Henley Homes Building with Henley Homes

VIC

Our house started in VIC south east in January 24... We just reached lock up stage…

Jo31

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jsal

Sep 09, 2024 7:53 pm

TV unit - fixed or adjustable open shelf TV unit - fixed or adjustable open shelf

9 September

That would be your choice. I have no idea what you plan on putting in the spaces…

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Cabinet maker won't give me excess caesar stone bench tops Cabinet maker won't give me excess caesar stone bench tops

Sep 09, 2024 2:15 pm

Bc23

9 September

It seems to me like there just trying to cash in. Because my bench was 3500mm long…

Bc23

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Bc23

Sep 09, 2024 7:50 am

Builder refusing complete handover Builder refusing complete handover

9 September

1, 2, 3

Anyone knows if a bi-fold door is not fully closing, and it leaves around 3-4mm…

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Retaining wall/concrete paths/landscaping query Retaining wall/concrete paths/landscaping query

Sep 09, 2024 6:30 am

Eng. B A

9 September

This is currently a wrong situation created by your neighbour garage builder who…

littlered

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Eng. B A

Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am

Landscape planning suggestion Landscape planning suggestion

8 September

Planning to do landscaping as below: any suggestions and comments for improvement…

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Sep 08, 2024 10:03 pm

Garden bed in backyard backside Garden bed in backyard backside

8 September

Regarding adding Garden bed in backyard backside, the backside neighbour project…

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Sep 08, 2024 5:38 pm

Costs involved - partially steep site, partially-stilt home construction Costs involved - partially steep site, partially-stilt home construction

8 September

Hi El Forgo From what you are describing, I would be budgeting at least $6,000-…

El Forgo

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Sliding gate motor troubleshooting Sliding gate motor troubleshooting

Sep 08, 2024 8:43 am

colebatchd

8 September

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi Team, I have an electric gate opener which has been misbehaving. It is about…

colebatchd

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colebatchd

Sep 08, 2024 7:51 am

switchboard

7 September

Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage

Thanks for your reply. 3 phase output is called AC isolator? The AC isolator is…

chars0974

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switchboard

Sep 07, 2024 11:26 pm

Suggestions on Eaves Height Suggestions on Eaves Height

7 September

Correct. External the eaves will sit on top of the window frames, internally there…

S Kumar

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Qartaba homes Qartaba homes

Sep 07, 2024 9:18 pm

Riaz

7 September

Looking for gutter ends - large Looking for gutter ends - large

Any update on Qartaba homes?

Riaz

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Riaz

Sep 07, 2024 7:44 pm

pedro777

7 September

Temporary connection to water, sewer, gas, Telstra, electricity to a vacant block Temporary connection to water, sewer, gas, Telstra, electricity to a vacant block

The ends don't look suitable. Stratco were very prompt in replying and stated it…

pedro777

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pedro777

Sep 07, 2024 11:20 am

Althom

7 September

Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls

The local Council will have rules in regards living in a caravan on a vacant block…

Sal3

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Althom

Sep 07, 2024 10:32 am

rantapawan

6 September

Renovation + Home Improvement

If you don't prefer to use nails/screws, you can rely on polyurethane based construction…

Ainsmeister

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rantapawan

Sep 06, 2024 7:10 pm

Façade window gaps Façade window gaps

6 September

Windows & Doors

Your pics are not clear enough to understand what you have. The weep holes which…

2228

Sep 06, 2024 5:40 pm

Sealing window Sealing window

6 September

Windows & Doors

Thanks for the reply. Just curious about what to do with the flashing at the bottom…

Bigdog7676

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