Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

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

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

afpo23

Sep 13, 2024 6:50 am

ownerinproblem

11 September

Interior Wall removal Interior Wall removal

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

ownerinproblem

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ownerinproblem

Sep 11, 2024 3:26 pm

Syros

10 September

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

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

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

chars0974

9 September

Landscape & Garden Design

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

chars0974

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chars0974

Sep 09, 2024 12:34 pm

Landscape planning suggestion Landscape planning suggestion

8 September

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

285

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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Sliding gate motor troubleshooting Sliding gate motor troubleshooting

Sep 08, 2024 5:38 pm

colebatchd

8 September

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

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

colebatchd

284

colebatchd

Sep 08, 2024 7:51 am

Riaz

7 September

Qartaba homes Qartaba homes

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

Any update on Qartaba homes?

Riaz

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Riaz

Sep 07, 2024 7:44 pm

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

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

5 September

NSW

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

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

Sep 05, 2024 10:42 am

Linestarboard

5 September

fixed site cost fixed site cost

QLD

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

Linestarboard

343

Linestarboard

Sep 05, 2024 7:08 am

Omark

5 September

Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack

Hey guys, I’m building in the northern suburb Donnybrook and I’ve received a…

Omark

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Omark

Sep 05, 2024 2:42 am

jaap

4 September

Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?Surfmist internal doors and trims with casper 1/4 walls?

Hi, I´m in the middle of planning a renovation in a unit, level 18. At the moment…

jaap

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jaap

Sep 04, 2024 10:09 pm

Bc23

4 September

Interior Decorating Lounge

We're trying to decide on interior colours for a new build we have surfmist window…

Bc23

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Bc23

Sep 04, 2024 5:57 pm

helenn82

4 September

Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry Kitchen extension to add Butlers pantry

Kitchen Splashbacks

We are extending our house and adding a Butlers pantry in behind the current kitchen…

helenn82

441

helenn82

Sep 04, 2024 3:06 pm

jonathanbi

4 September

Facade Materials Facade Materials

Independent Inspector Independent Inspector

Hi Everyone, I currently have render on my Facade, but I want to change it to a…

jonathanbi

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jonathanbi

Sep 04, 2024 1:22 pm

Jumaxel

3 September

Architects have no clue about construction costs Architects have no clue about construction costs

QLD

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a good and reliable independent inspector in the…

Jumaxel

390

Jumaxel

Sep 03, 2024 4:32 pm

Ashington Homes

3 September

Multiple Hot water system(s)?Multiple Hot water system(s)?

NSW

Hi Everyone Sorry that I have to post about this topic again, but in the last week…

Ashington Homes

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Ashington Homes

Sep 03, 2024 4:59 am

dke01

2 September

Practical completion query Practical completion query

NSW

Want hotwater setup that allows the Main bathroom and Ensuite both have strong supply…

dke01

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dke01

Sep 02, 2024 5:54 pm

Bandep

2 September

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi building in qld and practical completion date was supposed to be 28/07/2024 got…

Bandep

651

Bandep

Sep 02, 2024 7:57 am

Stallion Projects Stallion Projects

29 August

Hello All, I shortlisted below builders for KDR project in Westmead NSW and I am…

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Performance solution for window in Shower Performance solution for window in Shower

Aug 29, 2024 12:17 pm

Sjeff

29 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

The NCC 2022 does not allow for window in the shower area under 1.8m or 1.5m from…

Sjeff

1007

Sjeff

Aug 29, 2024 5:33 am

novice_newbie

28 August

Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard Removing kitchen wall cabinets with powerpoints & switchboard

Kitchen Corner

Hi all, Very novice renovator contemplating stepping up and actually doing some…

novice_newbie

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novice_newbie

Aug 28, 2024 9:49 pm

Verona

28 August

Timber Mould / Rot Timber Mould / Rot

NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage NCC 3.3.3 Surface water drainage

Hello All. Seeking your opinion. Please see attached pic of roof space. Much sarking…

Verona

653

Verona

Aug 28, 2024 3:38 pm

kitdoctor

27 August

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi everyone, I’ve run into a problem. It’s in relation to the setting of FFLs…

kitdoctor

680

kitdoctor

Aug 27, 2024 3:20 pm

Bhavi

26 August

Front Setback from the street Front Setback from the street

Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)Help with interior wall paint (PERTH)

Hi All, We are building in the Gables in NSW. We have a small angle in one of the…

Bhavi

1053

Bhavi

Aug 26, 2024 8:27 pm

MentalPig

26 August

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi, thought I'd repaint the inside of my house as the paint is cracking in some…

MentalPig

609

MentalPig

Aug 26, 2024 5:11 pm

jk200sx

25 August

Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?

Home Theatre & Automation

Hello, I purchased 2 zigbee dimmers and had them installed. The dimmer switch purchased…

jk200sx

1090

jk200sx

Aug 25, 2024 11:52 am

S.buttler

22 August

custom built new homes custom built new homes

Owner Builder Forum

What are the most important factors to consider when choosing a builder for a custom…

S.buttler

1141

S.buttler

Aug 22, 2024 8:46 pm

joshseq

21 August

Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn Request for recommendations for driveways, fencing, artificial lawn

Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project

NSW

Hi, We are building a duplex in Baulkham hills NSW and need to build the driveway…

joshseq

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joshseq

Aug 21, 2024 6:29 pm

CommsnCoffee

21 August

Interim driveway and around the house pathway profiling options.Interim driveway and around the house pathway profiling options.

Hi. I am looking to connect with some drafting students or newly qualified draftspersons…

CommsnCoffee

1008

CommsnCoffee

Aug 21, 2024 2:55 pm

evange

20 August

Landscape & Garden Design

New house with bare driveways and perimeter pathways. They've just scraped the whole…

evange

1633

evange

Aug 20, 2024 6:38 pm

becca0808

18 August

Damp on painted gyprock walls Damp on painted gyprock walls

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

We have just moved our gym into a new industrial unit. We have had the walls painted…

becca0808

1069

becca0808

Aug 18, 2024 4:46 pm

thehuntbegins

18 August

Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem

Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles

Hi Guys, Those with “box gutter” outside bedroom, how did you stop the dripping…

thehuntbegins

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thehuntbegins

Aug 18, 2024 12:01 am

Lani2016

17 August

Rendering colour Rendering colour

I'm seeking recommendations of perhaps a tan yellow to match with terracotta tiles…

Lani2016

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Lani2016

Aug 17, 2024 10:13 am

Mandy1996

17 August

Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi

In need of help. Could someone please help with the rendering colour and what it…

Mandy1996

1417

Mandy1996

Aug 17, 2024 9:16 am

CAB13

15 August

Paint colour advice for guttering and fence Paint colour advice for guttering and fence

Hi, after completing a house extension I have finally, 6 months later, gather all…

CAB13

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CAB13

Aug 15, 2024 8:33 pm

mvowles

15 August

Shower drains Shower drains

I am about to replace rusted guttering and eventually paint the roof on my rental…

mvowles

1301

mvowles

Aug 15, 2024 11:32 am

Sleepless Knights

14 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

Does anyone know of any big cons for strip drains in the shower? Gett quoted about…

Sleepless Knights

1275

Sleepless Knights

Aug 14, 2024 4:36 pm

vigintitres

13 August

Trying to source Embelton Daintree bamboo flooring Trying to source Embelton Daintree bamboo flooring

Ideas on plumbing cost Ideas on plumbing cost

I am currently preparing to sell my property and I am looking to replace some water…

vigintitres

1717

vigintitres

Aug 13, 2024 3:38 pm

IR2151

13 August

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hey, thanks in advance for reading my post. I'm just after a general consensus on…

IR2151

1387

IR2151

Aug 13, 2024 2:48 pm

Newbie01

11 August

Hot water pipe showing through tile during a shower Hot water pipe showing through tile during a shower

Wonderwood vs Heartridge Riviera Oak Wonderwood vs Heartridge Riviera Oak

Hiya, I’ve just had a reno done in my bathroom and the hot water pipe is visible…

Newbie01

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Newbie01

Aug 11, 2024 3:58 pm

resu

10 August

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hello everyone, We have been offered 2 products for the engineered floor: 1) Wonderwood…

resu

1383

resu

Aug 10, 2024 7:55 pm

niickshushi

10 August

Building with FirstStyle Building with FirstStyle

Variations post build Variations post build

NSW

Hi guys, we are currently going through the approvals and variations stage of our…

niickshushi

1887

niickshushi

Aug 10, 2024 11:19 am

nickmaj

9 August

Should I expect driveway and air con and solar in a turn-key Should I expect driveway and air con and solar in a turn-key

Hi all, I was wondering if we can be charged anything at the end of the build extra…

nickmaj

1876

nickmaj

Aug 09, 2024 1:09 pm

RetiringSomeday

7 August

Any experience with 3d Facade renderers Any experience with 3d Facade renderers

Hi, looking at house plans and not all of them have any mention of a driveway or…

RetiringSomeday

2350

RetiringSomeday

Aug 07, 2024 4:29 pm

alex-18

7 August

Minor apartment renovation - adding a room / extending floor Minor apartment renovation - adding a room / extending floor

Hello All, looking at recommendations for someone who can do 3d Colored renders…

alex-18

2003

alex-18

Aug 07, 2024 1:54 pm

azaram

7 August

Land contract with building clause Land contract with building clause

Hi All, I'm planning on doing a minor renovation to my apartment in the City of…

azaram

1803

azaram

Aug 07, 2024 12:57 pm

Eri

7 August