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Noname

20 February 2021

Connecting spoon drains to silt pitsGeneral Discussion

Feb 20, 2021 5:52 pm

Hi brains trust. So I'm building a place and I will be doing the usual perimeter around the house in concrete. At the moment, the builder will be putting silt pits in along the perimeter in a couple places. Right where it be putting the path (obviously be cause that's where the storm water pipes are...

Hi brains trust. So I'm building a place and I will be doing the usual perimeter around the house in concrete. At the mo...

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20 February 2021

Re: Connecting spoon drains to silt pitsGeneral Discussion

Feb 20, 2021 5:53 pm

Also how many should I look at getting. 4 or 8? House is 25m long and 15 wide

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22 February 2021

Re: Modify depth of stormwater pitGeneral Discussion

Feb 22, 2021 1:48 pm

You mean something like this https://www.everhard.com.au/category/drainage/surface-water-drainage-domestic/easydrain-channel-grate/

You mean something like this https://www.everhard.com.au/category/dr ... nel-grate/

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22 February 2021

Re: Help -Building costs - confusedGeneral Discussion

Feb 22, 2021 1:55 pm

Anything with glass, balconies or decorative cladding will cost more because they can. People pay for it. Don't forget that part of the value of street appeal is the increased market value. Thogh the value of start appeal is subjective and dependant on where you are building.

Anything with glass, balconies or decorative cladding will cost more because they can. People pay for it. Don't forget t...

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23 February 2021

Re: Modify depth of stormwater pitGeneral Discussion

Feb 23, 2021 6:37 am

Nope

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23 February 2021

Re: House perimeter concrete or gravel or something else?General Discussion

Feb 23, 2021 3:02 pm

Remove some upgrades and get the concrete done mate

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24 February 2021

Re: Modify depth of stormwater pitGeneral Discussion

Feb 24, 2021 6:49 am

The do come smaller AFAIK, which translates to shallower. Though that also translates to less capacity. Given the level of rainfall during some of the storms Brisbane has seen in the last decade, I'd question whether getting a smaller capacity pit is a good idea. Is it just that you don't want to di...

The do come smaller AFAIK, which translates to shallower. Though that also translates to less capacity. Given the level ...

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24 February 2021

Re: Fairhaven Riverview 26 review? Henley Monaco 25 review?General Discussion

Feb 24, 2021 7:28 am

I had a deplorable customer experience with Henley recently and I went elsewhere.

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21 March 2021

Re: Where do you follow peoples builds?General Discussion

Mar 20, 2021 11:32 pm

Yeah this place is pretty dead this time round :/

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22 March 2021

Re: Defect adviceGeneral Discussion

Mar 22, 2021 2:06 pm

faaaark. that slab... I feel bad for you mate. Looks like they just pumped it in and left it to cure without any screeding.

faaaark. that slab... I feel bad for you mate. Looks like they just pumped it in and left it to cure without any screedi...

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24 February 2021

Re: Modify depth of stormwater pitGeneral Discussion

Feb 24, 2021 9:48 am

id imagine that with the wide pits, evaporation will take care of the residual water relatively quickly in Brisbane weather. if they are too shallow, then they would not operate as per design, which is to catch and hold silt from entering the main system. I think you're over thinking the actual desi...

id imagine that with the wide pits, evaporation will take care of the residual water relatively quickly in Brisbane weat...

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17 March 2021

Re: CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?General Discussion

Mar 17, 2021 5:44 am

Im sure it can be done, but as above, you need specialist advice and design. Keep in mind that it's not just the roof that will need designing and engineering, but also roof and stormwater plumbing considerations

Im sure it can be done, but as above, you need specialist advice and design. Keep in mind that it's not just the roof th...

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17 March 2021

Re: CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?General Discussion

Mar 17, 2021 9:14 am

Noname thank you for your response. The stormwater requirement is an excellent point. It is on my list but you are righ...

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18 March 2021

Where do you follow peoples builds?General Discussion

Mar 18, 2021 1:52 pm

Just trying to get a view as to where most people are capturign their progress/viewing others builds? Is is Insta, wordpress style blogs etc. Seen a few on insta of late and it seems that the platform most favored these days. Just wanted to make sure before i chose some dead approach. A lots changed...

Just trying to get a view as to where most people are capturign their progress/viewing others builds? Is is Insta, wordp...

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19 March 2021

Re: Slab movement/heaving causing massive cracksGeneral Discussion

Mar 19, 2021 1:58 pm

"According to the inspector's report and analysis from the soil samples, the cause of the heave is moisture. The soil samples collected from a couple of boreholes revealed the clay from the boreholes to be wetter than usual. The relatively elevated, moisture content in the clay from one of the ...

According to the inspector's report and analysis from the soil samples, the cause of the heave is moisture. The soil sam...

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21 March 2021

Re: Where do you follow peoples builds?General Discussion

Mar 21, 2021 11:46 am

I built 8 years ago, and home one was amazing, a real commmunity, now i find people just come ask a question and leave. Ive just built again and follow hundreds of builds, amazing community, great ideas, very supportive They ask questions here as homeone is still the best place to post your build a...

They ask questions here as homeone is still the best place to post your build and source information. IMO, you get bugg...

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21 March 2021

Re: Where do you follow peoples builds?General Discussion

Mar 21, 2021 12:13 pm

Sounds like your high on insta... the look at me generation Dont confuse my generation mate we got things happening When it come to building that's the closest you'll come.. lol, following images when reality kicks in they come here. Lol you don't know me. You're so far of base it's not funny. You'...

Lol you don't know me. You're so far of base it's not funny. You're a chimp in the scheme of things. I litterally have ...

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26 April 2021

Re: Low valuation on a new built please helpGeneral Discussion

Apr 26, 2021 4:21 pm

Work out what your payment difference is between the two rates on offer. You may find its negligible on a month to month basis and feel better about it in the short term. Dont forget its interest only over the construction period (but don't discount possibly being stuck on the higher rate after comp...

Work out what your payment difference is between the two rates on offer. You may find its negligible on a month to month...

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26 April 2021

Re: What size and inclusions for a investment property buildGeneral Discussion

Apr 26, 2021 4:46 pm

if its investment, whatever size an dformat you choose, use hardwearing surfaces. Dont put wood or veneer floors in. Go tile. Dont cheap out on carpet, but dont get wool (ideally a nylon carpet with a decent 15 year warranty should do). Get stone tops everywhere, even if its cat 1. Dont be tempted t...

if its investment, whatever size an dformat you choose, use hardwearing surfaces. Dont put wood or veneer floors in. Go ...

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28 April 2021

Re: Tiling/Grouting Cracking in Bathroom in Newish BuildGeneral Discussion

Apr 28, 2021 11:19 am

short of knowing more about the situation i think this part of your statement should answer your question - Our house was completed in 2016 and noticed some issues with the wall/grout cracking in the shower and the grout being poor in the corner hob about 6 months to a year after it was completed. T...

short of knowing more about the situation i think this part of your statement should answer your question - Our house wa...