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Building contracts Building contracts

Hi, My first post here. I got an plot of land that is at an angle to the road facing…

newbuild01

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newbuild01

Apr 28, 2024 12:29 am

Huynhm3

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Waterproofing Waterproofing

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

Huynhm3

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Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

RenoBel

17 h

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need…

RenoBel

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RenoBel

Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

yentikonda

Yesterday

NSW

Hello all, bought a block of land and would like to find designs now. We want a…

yentikonda

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yentikonda

Apr 26, 2024 11:54 pm

Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards

Yesterday

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am trying to find lighting for kitchen, dining areas but looking online, I don…

770

Apr 26, 2024 6:24 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

Yesterday

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

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Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

26 April

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

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Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

rssanre

25 April

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

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rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

24 April

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

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Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

24 April

Hi All Hoping someone can help me with this worry. I'm in the process of an new…

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Screed Orientation Screed Orientation

Apr 24, 2024 1:47 pm

renovator_me

24 April

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient the fall planes in the balcony…

renovator_me

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renovator_me

Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

Footermo

24 April

Windows & Doors

I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand…

Footermo

988

Footermo

Apr 24, 2024 8:57 am

firsthyme

24 April

Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build. Planning to install some sort of…

firsthyme

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firsthyme

Apr 24, 2024 12:14 am

Bro

23 April

NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024 NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024

Current bathroom waterproofing standards Current bathroom waterproofing standards

I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary…

Bro

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Bro

Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

Leeanne

23 April

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing…

Leeanne

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Leeanne

Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am

Best way to clean and fix the pavement Best way to clean and fix the pavement

22 April

Landscape & Garden Design

I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them…

1820

Apr 22, 2024 9:35 pm

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

22 April

Windows & Doors

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so…

710

Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.Clix flooring and skirting boards gaps.

Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

FloorzHmm

22 April

Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already…

FloorzHmm

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FloorzHmm

Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

funnybunny

20 April

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed…

funnybunny

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funnybunny

Apr 20, 2024 10:51 pm

Dreams_come_true

20 April

Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback Colour Selection: Comments / Feedback

Is my land not elevated enough?Is my land not elevated enough?

VIC

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes…

Dreams_come_true

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Dreams_come_true

Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm

ck14

20 April

Shed Slab over Soakwell Shed Slab over Soakwell

As per title, unsure if my land doesn’t have enough fill. The house on the left…

ck14

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ck14

Apr 20, 2024 4:07 pm

RodC

20 April

Excavation pool costs Excavation pool costs

One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell…

RodC

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RodC

Apr 20, 2024 10:17 am

delariva

20 April

Buying Land

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers.…

delariva

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delariva

Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am

scroggin

19 April

Attaching roofing to brick Attaching roofing to brick

Reblock Reviews Victoria Reblock Reviews Victoria

I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back…

scroggin

790

scroggin

Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am

Cedric

18 April

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

I cannot find a review for the Reblocker I am getting a quote from. Am I doing something…

Cedric

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Cedric

Apr 18, 2024 11:50 am

Mandy1222

17 April

Construction disputes Construction disputes

Extending next to easement Extending next to easement

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near…

Mandy1222

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Mandy1222

Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

kai1020

17 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, Looking at one lot and saw the drainage easement mentioned in contract.…

kai1020

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kai1020

Apr 17, 2024 3:24 pm

Noobbuild

16 April

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

Bathroom floor problems Bathroom floor problems

VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder…

Noobbuild

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Noobbuild

Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm

costo23

16 April

Front Fence Landscaping Ideas Front Fence Landscaping Ideas

Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18…

costo23

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costo23

Apr 16, 2024 8:21 pm

danielgray92

16 April

Landscape & Garden Design

I recently finished my house and after landscaping, have begun to plan a fence.…

danielgray92

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danielgray92

Apr 16, 2024 7:42 pm

Othello

16 April

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

Waterstops required in 2016?Waterstops required in 2016?

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets…

Othello

503

Othello

Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm

Newhomebuildquestions

15 April

Builder designers in Melbourne?Builder designers in Melbourne?

Newhomebuildquestions

782

Newhomebuildquestions

Apr 15, 2024 7:59 pm

kingsway

15 April

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023 AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks…

647

Apr 15, 2024 4:20 pm

15 April

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece…

Sar

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Sar

Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am

lilijana

15 April

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed…

lilijana

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lilijana

Apr 15, 2024 1:51 am

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

14 April

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower…

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Clearance and extending Post u brackets?Clearance and extending Post u brackets?

Apr 14, 2024 9:42 pm

Chippies_Kid

13 April

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow…

Chippies_Kid

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Chippies_Kid

Apr 13, 2024 12:40 pm

12 April

7 Stars 7 Stars

Windows & Doors

A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they…

4029

Apr 12, 2024 2:22 pm

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

12 April

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF…

1245

Gas abolishment home renovation Gas abolishment home renovation

Apr 12, 2024 12:13 am

catherinemh

9 April

Owner Builder Forum

We are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial…

catherinemh

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catherinemh

Apr 09, 2024 7:30 pm

gwicks56

7 April

Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?Cathedral Ceiling, exposed beams. Insulate Kingspan plaster?

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Our 6m high Cathedral ceiling has 0 insulation, just plaster, wrap and tiles as…

gwicks56

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gwicks56

Apr 07, 2024 11:20 am

on3_cool

5 April

Fence boundary - New Lot Fence boundary - New Lot

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that…

on3_cool

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on3_cool

Apr 05, 2024 9:59 pm

Samuelvk.2010

4 April

Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon Builder Recommendation >> CG vs TA vs Glenvill vs Metricon

Recently I moved to a 30 year old house and found within few months there are small…

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Samuelvk.2010

Apr 03, 2024 11:07 pm

Optimist

3 April

Hey guys, I have just purchased a block of land in Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.…

Optimist

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Optimist

Apr 03, 2024 9:53 pm

PoE Intercom & NVR Camera PoE Intercom & NVR Camera

3 April

which 1) PoE based video intercom is best for two storey home. I am looking with…

24959

Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton Any feedback on Mojo builds on sloping sites and in Thornton

Apr 03, 2024 3:14 pm

blacknwhite

2 April

Extending Washing Machine Hose Extending Washing Machine Hose

Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on…

blacknwhite

23039

blacknwhite

Apr 02, 2024 7:30 pm

IncredibleBulk

2 April

Feedback on Irrigation Design Feedback on Irrigation Design

Hey all Currently renovating our laundry, bought a new washing machine but have…

IncredibleBulk

17526

IncredibleBulk

Apr 02, 2024 3:30 pm

AlexAndRachel

2 April

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi Brainstrust, I had a go at creating my own irrigation plan, keen to get some…

AlexAndRachel

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AlexAndRachel

Apr 02, 2024 8:55 am

0418332973

1 April

Unsigned variations after a new home is completed Unsigned variations after a new home is completed

Lack of New Stormwater Pipe Bedding Lack of New Stormwater Pipe Bedding

Any advice on a builder in NSW who is demanding an extra 22000k after the house…

0418332973

20530

0418332973

Apr 01, 2024 7:38 pm

Filipr

1 April