Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

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

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

g.nandode

348

g.nandode

Aug 29, 2024 12:17 pm

Sjeff

29 August

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

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

Sjeff

406

Sjeff

Aug 29, 2024 5:33 am

novice_newbie

28 August

Kitchen Corner

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

novice_newbie

391

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

304

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

411

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

711

Bhavi

Aug 26, 2024 8:27 pm

MentalPig

26 August

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

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

MentalPig

380

MentalPig

Aug 26, 2024 5:11 pm

jk200sx

25 August

Home Theatre & Automation

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

jk200sx

539

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

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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

1106

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

778

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

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evange

Aug 20, 2024 6:38 pm

becca0808

18 August

Damp on painted gyprock walls Damp on painted gyprock walls

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

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

becca0808

847

becca0808

Aug 18, 2024 4:46 pm

thehuntbegins

18 August

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

1117

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

1068

mvowles

Aug 15, 2024 11:32 am

Sleepless Knights

14 August

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

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

Sleepless Knights

1051

Sleepless Knights

Aug 14, 2024 4:36 pm

vigintitres

13 August

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

1448

vigintitres

Aug 13, 2024 3:38 pm

IR2151

13 August

Insulation certificate victoria Insulation certificate victoria

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

IR2151

1140

IR2151

Aug 13, 2024 2:48 pm

Forgot82

13 August

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi, we are approaching completion of our build in Victoria. Our building surveyor…

Forgot82

1438

Forgot82

Aug 13, 2024 8:25 am

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

1311

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

1130

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

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niickshushi

Aug 10, 2024 11:19 am

nickmaj

9 August

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

nickmaj

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nickmaj

Aug 09, 2024 1:09 pm

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

7 August

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

2092

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

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

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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

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azaram

Aug 07, 2024 12:57 pm

Eri

7 August

Cabinet carcass only Cabinet carcass only

I am a first-home buyer and completely new to the property market. We purchased…

Eri

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Eri

Aug 07, 2024 12:19 pm

Mellie75

6 August

Kitchen Corner

Hi all, We’re replacing our kitchen cabinets with some almost brand new ones,…

Mellie75

1299

Mellie75

Aug 06, 2024 11:18 pm

havequestions

6 August

Statesman Homes Feedback Statesman Homes Feedback

Builder to choose in 2025 Builder to choose in 2025

I am considering building the first house with Statesman Homes (part of Hickibotham…

havequestions

1668

havequestions

Aug 06, 2024 10:17 am

Ergo

5 August

Building Superintendent/Independent Project Manager Building Superintendent/Independent Project Manager

Years in the making and it is finally happening, our land is due to be titled in…

Ergo

1886

Ergo

Aug 05, 2024 10:33 pm

Edea24

3 August

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi All, we’re in Melbourne and not sure how to go about finding a reputable site…

Edea24

1725

Edea24

Aug 03, 2024 8:56 am

Semiframeless or Frameless Semiframeless or Frameless

1 August

Planning to do for Semiframeless shower wall to wall (1500mm length) in new home…

1817

PCA breach Structural Drawings / DA requirments PCA breach Structural Drawings / DA requirments

Aug 01, 2024 3:33 pm

Beetroot_Juice

1 August

I am seeking insight from PCA or anyone who is familiar regarding the following…

Beetroot_Juice

1943

Beetroot_Juice

Aug 01, 2024 12:16 pm

Façade window gaps Façade window gaps

30 July

Windows & Doors

will this gaps required below the windows to drain rain water? no need to fill with…

1732

NSW Company contractor license NSW Company contractor license

Jul 30, 2024 11:14 am

penny.peng

30 July

Owner Builder Forum

Hi Everyone, I applied for company contractor license 2 wks ago, and have been told…

penny.peng

1741

penny.peng

Jul 30, 2024 11:01 am

Othello

30 July

What Gauge of Cable is this?What Gauge of Cable is this?

Does anybody know what gauge of overhead power cable this is? I am looking at pricing…

Othello

1703

Othello

Jul 30, 2024 12:11 am

Matt Holding

28 July

QBCC QBCC

Leaking Waste Pipe Leaking Waste Pipe

QBCC. Can anyone give us assistance with dealing with the QBCC. We have had a very…

Matt Holding

1734

Matt Holding

Jul 28, 2024 3:21 pm

MegaEngine

27 July

Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?Provision sum and items not completed as per contract?

Hi all, I’m after some advice. I have a leak from upstairs waste pipe behind kitchen…

MegaEngine

1628

MegaEngine

Jul 27, 2024 7:09 pm

zswx

26 July

Recommendation re: AC Provisionals and Ducting Recommendation re: AC Provisionals and Ducting

VIC

How to calculate provision sum and margin? We are nearing completion and have received…

2178

Jul 26, 2024 5:27 pm

25 July

NSW

Hi just wondering if anyone has finalised a residential build with Zac Homes?

rterfe

1862

rterfe

Jul 25, 2024 11:50 pm

andrello

25 July

Side setback for sloping site Side setback for sloping site

Hi guys, We are in the planning stage pre: final approval for our build. Now, we…

andrello

1822

andrello

Jul 25, 2024 10:37 am

wallace.au

24 July

LPG Instant Hot Water Recommendations LPG Instant Hot Water Recommendations

VIC

Hi , Hope this email finds you well. I am planning to build new house in Glen Iris…

wallace.au

1641

wallace.au

Jul 24, 2024 8:11 pm

Ando81

24 July

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi all, I’m looking for opinions regarding a good LPG instant hot water service…

Ando81

1452

Ando81

Jul 24, 2024 10:37 am

abcmeisch

24 July

Help! Hanging a swing chair from balcony Help! Hanging a swing chair from balcony

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice on hanging a metal macramé style swing…

abcmeisch

1494

abcmeisch

Jul 24, 2024 4:55 am

Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?Has anyone built with Hallmark Homes in QLD?

23 July

QLD

Hi all, new to this group. Been watching the site for a while to get an idea of…

1989

Why is my TV picture Blurry?Why is my TV picture Blurry?

Jul 23, 2024 12:08 pm

BJ88

23 July

Home Theatre & Automation

Hi All Long time not being here, hope everyone is keeping well. Lately during a…

BJ88

2288

BJ88

Jul 23, 2024 6:13 am

Filthy12

22 July

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