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Thats amazing, thank you for the code!!

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nickmaj

Sep 11, 2024 4:14 pm

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

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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

Sep 11, 2024 3:26 pm

Budapest

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NSW

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

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Budapest

Sep 11, 2024 2:34 pm

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

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Raider82 That is very well written advice! The point that I failed to make yesterday…

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Sep 11, 2024 9:41 am

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

No I don't sorry

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Sep 10, 2024 7:02 pm

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

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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?

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

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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Sep 09, 2024 2:15 pm

Landscape & Garden Design

9 September

Hi guys, please help by recommending any diligent and reliable landscaping company…

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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 12:34 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

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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…

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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

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

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Sep 06, 2024 5:40 pm

Sealing window Sealing window

6 September

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

Bigdog7676

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Sep 06, 2024 5:21 pm

Recommend an Private/Independent Building Inspector?Recommend an Private/Independent Building Inspector?

6 September

NSW

Thanks Simeon, really appreciate your communication and thoughts on this. Thanks…

PhanT

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Sep 06, 2024 12:43 pm

Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level Window Frame level is not above to Stone Bench level

6 September

@chippy what will be best solution for this please advise

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448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West 448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West

Sep 06, 2024 11:22 am

ProXimO

6 September

Hi All I booked a lot in Melbourne's west back in 2022 which as an estimated delivery…

ProXimO

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ProXimO

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work

6 September

Renovation + Home Improvement

Have you considered fixing a 50x50 galv angle along the bottom of the bearer to…

snoz

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Watertightness around fiber cement panels Watertightness around fiber cement panels

Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am

BJCC

6 September

Cyclone watch and other meteorological interests.Cyclone watch and other meteorological interests.

Thanks - our wall is built right next to the boundary brick wall meaning there is…

BJCC

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BJCC

Sep 06, 2024 9:09 am

SaveH2O

6 September

Eco Living

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Why has Southern Australia been experiencing weeks of unusually strong winds? These…

SaveH2O

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SaveH2O

Sep 06, 2024 8:35 am

rt99

6 September

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

Wahlstedt Quality Homes - South Australia Wahlstedt Quality Homes - South Australia

NSW

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But lands are registered there . Isn't it ? We got our one settled in December…

kdr123

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rt99

Sep 06, 2024 8:05 am

rocketfish11

6 September

Hi kks, Obviously quite a while now, just wondering if you ended up going ahead…

kks

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rocketfish11

Sep 06, 2024 3:34 am

Main door stain color matching to Garage Classic Cedar color Main door stain color matching to Garage Classic Cedar color

6 September

Check out Sikkens products.

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Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024 Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024

Sep 06, 2024 12:34 am

dave.0000

5 September

Raising alfresco floor question Raising alfresco floor question

VIC

Thanks Katzie. I understand the builder organises inspectors, but I will consider…

EasyE

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dave.0000

Sep 05, 2024 2:45 pm

ponzutwo

5 September

Outdoor Living

have you considered tiling instead? Then you'd have that height to account for the…

mamafox88

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ponzutwo

Sep 05, 2024 2:31 pm

miteq

5 September

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

Front page bump.

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Sep 05, 2024 1:44 pm

5 September

Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)

Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane Rimfire Home Pty Ltd in Brisbane

NSW

Hello All, I need your recommendation for a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)…

g.nandode

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g.nandode

Sep 05, 2024 10:42 am

Linestarboard

5 September

Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW

QLD

We're looking at building a Rooming House in Brisbane with Rimfire. Any reviews…

Linestarboard

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Linestarboard

Sep 05, 2024 7:08 am

Blossom78581

5 September

fixed site cost fixed site cost

Hi Blossom Sorry to hear. I hope you don't mind me asking what is possibly a dumb…

Chino21

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Blossom78581

Sep 05, 2024 6:34 am

Omark

5 September