Posts by GLO • Home Renovation & Building Forum

I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?

NSW

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How do you find empire oak is it very fingerprinty?

Sydney-build

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ppetrovski

Apr 05, 2024 9:17 pm

Michelle

26 February

Flooring & Floor Covering

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Hi!! I finally got a reply for you. Sorry I took so long! It depends how the flooring…

Michelle

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Michelle

Feb 26, 2024 5:29 pm

obiwon

31 January

Things you forget - summary page 32 Things you forget - summary page 32

Waterproofing slab edge - is it worth it?Waterproofing slab edge - is it worth it?

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Sub boards are handy to have inside if the extra cost works for you. This way you…

jewel47

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obiwon

Jan 31, 2024 11:44 am

ponzutwo

12 December 2023

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

100% worth it 100% replying to a 5 year old post.

rusty_spoon

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ponzutwo

Dec 12, 2023 7:42 am

marialerobinson

23 February 2023

Building Space Ratio (excluding garage space?)Building Space Ratio (excluding garage space?)

thanks so much! can I ask another question about CDC vs DA for FSR. CDC fsr excludes…

Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed please.Driveway regulation interpretation and advice needed please.

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marialerobinson

Feb 23, 2023 4:10 pm

nozzle

21 July 2022

NSW

Hi GLO, We are in a similar position wanting to install a driveway on a corner block…

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nozzle

Jul 21, 2022 8:23 pm

Builder wants camera removed from site Builder wants camera removed from site

30 January 2022

I had a camera monitoring my build. It caught other trades jumping the fencing and…

hammerthis

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Jan 30, 2022 8:02 pm

Are NSW COVID restrictions impacting the build/remedial work Are NSW COVID restrictions impacting the build/remedial work

13 October 2021

NSW

I hope you get your piers and slabs down now, as it has been at least few weeks…

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VEET Scheme Australia VEET Scheme Australia

Oct 13, 2021 12:27 pm

Sammy Chan

17 August 2021

Eco Living

This is Sammy from ERS tech. We are the LED supplier and have specialized in VEET…

timetosave

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Sammy Chan

Aug 17, 2021 6:43 pm

mk1234

19 May 2021

Building at Bardia - New Breeze Building at Bardia - New Breeze

NSW

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Hi, A lot of them have used colour bond on the corner property but don't know if…

wentworth33

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mk1234

May 19, 2021 2:39 pm

Seals for garage doors Seals for garage doors

5 March 2021

BD sent out one if their contractors who adjusted it by setting the panel door to…

Althom

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CDC Clause question.CDC Clause question.

Mar 05, 2021 10:53 am

Nemkul128

10 February 2021

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Help choosing a walk-in pool enclosure Help choosing a walk-in pool enclosure

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Nemkul128

Feb 10, 2021 7:51 pm

Rudolf N

14 December 2020

How long should Render last before cracks (not settlement)How long should Render last before cracks (not settlement)

Thanks, I'll check it up.

Rudolf N

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Rudolf N

Dec 14, 2020 11:07 am

Mirrmu83

1 October 2020

NSW

Where is the cracking, is it everywhere (crazy cracking)? near windows/sills? at…

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Mirrmu83

Oct 01, 2020 10:16 am

Pool fencing Pool fencing

18 September 2020

What happened? Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk

Todd68

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Sep 18, 2020 7:47 pm

Pool Fencing with Boundary Fence Help Pool Fencing with Boundary Fence Help

18 September 2020

I have a question. Given that pool fencing needs to be 1200mm high with no gaps…

Kieelz

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Sep 18, 2020 7:41 pm

Help me Brainstrust: Ecobee4 Compatability Help me Brainstrust: Ecobee4 Compatability

26 July 2020

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Following as I have just installed a Haiku Fan and have an Actron Unit with 8 zones…

Giskard

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Protecting your Slab Protecting your Slab

Jul 26, 2020 8:51 pm

sweetswisssteel

22 July 2020

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

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Engage a licenced structural landscaper and possibly a plumber first, work out all…

buildingnewbie184

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sweetswisssteel

Jul 22, 2020 2:53 pm

Solar Panels Instead Roof Tiles - Experiences?Solar Panels Instead Roof Tiles - Experiences?

18 July 2020

Eco Living

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How much did it cost? Have you got them installed? My upgraded Wisdom Home package…

decryption

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Jul 18, 2020 6:38 pm

Price increase - Legit or Sales tactics?Price increase - Legit or Sales tactics?

14 July 2020

Price increases tend to be a balance of both tradie costs and sales process. The…

Jimmy94

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Increasing ceiling height Increasing ceiling height

Jul 14, 2020 6:39 pm

kumar2015

7 July 2020

How much it would cost to increase first floor ceiling height from 2.44 to 2.59…

NatashaO

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kumar2015

Jul 07, 2020 7:06 pm

Home Security Camera options Home Security Camera options

2 June 2020

Safer Living

The whole idea of a public forum is to share thoughts and questions. NOT address…

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Concrete encasement Concrete encasement

Jun 02, 2020 7:32 pm

mezvk

31 May 2020

Issues with pool setback from building line Issues with pool setback from building line

Thank you..will register and find out. So confused as till now we thought it was…

mezvk

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mezvk

May 31, 2020 9:34 pm

supersleuth

5 May 2020

Our pool is 450mm from our house (construction of both almost complete) and apart…

LoveHouse

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supersleuth

May 05, 2020 2:32 pm

Use Ducted AC for heating or unflued Gas Heater Use Ducted AC for heating or unflued Gas Heater

2 May 2020

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi, With Sydney (and most of the east coast) seeing the start of winter, i am leaning…

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$20,000 engineering placed on contract after soil tests (p).$20,000 engineering placed on contract after soil tests (p).

May 02, 2020 8:14 pm

worldofmud

24 March 2020

Driveway after Handover Driveway after Handover

That's pretty poor. Any half-decent geo investigation should provide anticipated…

Ijc

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worldofmud

Mar 24, 2020 12:22 am

patels

11 March 2020

Paving & Concreting

What does it look like? Keen to see the result. Hi how much did your driveway cost…

patels

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patels

Mar 11, 2020 8:57 am

wheeliworks

11 February 2020

Days of rain and what does this mean for your pool?Days of rain and what does this mean for your pool?

The last few months have been terrible for keeping your pool clean and balanced .…

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wheeliworks

Feb 11, 2020 3:26 pm

master plan query New Breeze master plan query New Breeze

10 February 2020

NSW

This may help. Infrastructure Services Delivery Plan - Campbelltown City Link

simransindhu2001

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Feb 10, 2020 2:01 pm

House and land package in Bardia House and land package in Bardia

9 February 2020

I know this is an old post, but $5500 isnt too much. You should find that it probably…

Rolomolo619

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Feb 09, 2020 1:39 pm

New Breeze, Bardia, Edmondson Park New Breeze, Bardia, Edmondson Park

9 January 2020

NSW

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You should also evaluate the high/constant level of road sound from the highway…

absep19

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Parcel Mailbox options, what are you getting or have Parcel Mailbox options, what are you getting or have

Jan 09, 2020 12:30 pm

Brad1979

4 January 2020

NSW

I find most parcel boxes look like filing cabinets. I highly recommend the Australian…

slab photos for your comments please slab photos for your comments please

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Brad1979

Jan 04, 2020 12:09 pm

insider

27 October 2019

neighbours have damaged fence. Who's cost to repair is it?neighbours have damaged fence. Who's cost to repair is it?

No the engineer should engage a concrete testing firm to core and test the concrete…

Superfly1130

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insider

Oct 27, 2019 6:44 pm

muppy03

14 October 2019

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

A Retaining wall is the responsibility of the property owner who property benefits…

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muppy03

Oct 14, 2019 11:12 am

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

1 October 2019

Hi Following on my previous message I've noticed by reading your blog that you have…

Mish018

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Oct 01, 2019 10:27 am

Buying Down lights after handover Buying Down lights after handover

24 September 2019

NSW

No, different. Link

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Moving in this week! What to do first when you move in???Moving in this week! What to do first when you move in???

Sep 24, 2019 8:30 am

Blacktea2sugars

19 September 2019

NSW

INSURANCE!!!!!!!! Unless you have it already covered in the build. Update all your…

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Blacktea2sugars

Sep 19, 2019 8:27 pm

Rain after concrete Slab Rain after concrete Slab

18 September 2019

NSW

It should be fine, but watch where it pools and also once it dries check the surface…

Osakat

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Sep 18, 2019 8:12 pm

Drainage surrounding pool Drainage surrounding pool

25 August 2019

Thanks, I’m still torn as the the necessity of these types of drains versus spoon…

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Aug 25, 2019 4:08 pm

Modular Wall Systems is here to answer your questions!Modular Wall Systems is here to answer your questions!

24 August 2019

Introductions

NSW

How deep should the post holes be? I’m building/digging in shale.

Modular Wall Systems

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Aug 24, 2019 6:21 am

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

18 August 2019

NSW

Hey Mish018, Got any newer photos of your maple stain and finished stair case?…

Mish018

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2 entry point for bathroom?2 entry point for bathroom?

Aug 18, 2019 8:16 pm

CarrieeW

30 July 2019

Bathrooms and Laundry

I also have 2 doors. I just blocked one by drawers on both sides. It's cheep and…

lozsyd

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CarrieeW

Jul 30, 2019 8:34 pm

Melos

30 July 2019

Interim Occupational Certificate change coming Interim Occupational Certificate change coming

NSW

That’s the part I’m worried about. It’s supposed to kick in on Sept 1. But…

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Melos

Jul 30, 2019 2:25 pm

Interim occupational certificate Interim occupational certificate

29 July 2019

NSW

I believe in this case, you will have to get your OC (Occupational Certificate)…

Melos

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Jul 29, 2019 10:54 am

Fans: Haiku or Aeratron?Fans: Haiku or Aeratron?

12 July 2019

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

how quiet are these? And have you tried the Breeze mode on the Haiku?

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Jul 12, 2019 3:42 pm

Pool Surrounds???Pool Surrounds???

6 July 2019

Why has the limestone pavers deteriorated. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

marz1983

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Sealing and epoxy coating moist garage floor Sealing and epoxy coating moist garage floor

Jul 06, 2019 10:56 pm

alexf40

6 July 2019

2019 Interim Occupation Certificate with a Pool questions 2019 Interim Occupation Certificate with a Pool questions

Looks great. Did you use any sealer?

alexf40

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alexf40

Jul 06, 2019 7:26 pm

Yara

17 June 2019

NSW

It's different depending on what was approved in your development application. Say…

Yellow tap water for first 2 seconds every morning Yellow tap water for first 2 seconds every morning

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Yara

Jun 17, 2019 8:57 am

Lizz89

13 June 2019

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You should do tests defining iron-related bacteria and set up a good home water…

world2160

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Lizz89

Jun 13, 2019 9:23 pm

What fence is this?What fence is this?

26 May 2019

Outdoor Living

Hi, I’m looking for some help identifying what fence material this would be? The…

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