Posts by Adam.M • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

twylamc

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Happyrock

Jun 26, 2022 10:40 am

MBX3

16 November 2021

3 Year old slab moving, now blamed on Landscaping 3 Year old slab moving, now blamed on Landscaping

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Apologies if I am hijacking the thread but I believe all involved may be of some…

Slab Heave Recipient

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MBX3

Nov 16, 2021 8:32 am

Hk_engineer

26 March 2021

Recommendation to buy furnitures and white-goods Recommendation to buy furnitures and white-goods

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Jimmy if you can provide some suggestions based on your experience. My situation…

JimmyL

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Hk_engineer

Mar 26, 2021 9:06 pm

Bebbsy

27 April 2020

Simonds building Simonds building

If you’re on Facebook, then check out Marketplace, it’s surprising how much…

dirtbag

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Bebbsy

Apr 27, 2020 11:14 pm

RECO

26 March 2019

Replace or reuse?Replace or reuse?

VIC

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RECO

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RECO

Mar 26, 2019 9:52 pm

jane21august

28 February 2018

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

Definitely, reuse them and do not replace them, coat them with old wooden paint…

robbie_p

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jane21august

Feb 28, 2018 2:51 pm

Trindy83

23 August 2017

Building a verandah on a corner block - Regulation issues Building a verandah on a corner block - Regulation issues

Hello all! I was searching the net in the hope of finding some one who has had a…

Breaks in Drainage Pipe Breaks in Drainage Pipe

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Trindy83

Aug 23, 2017 7:19 pm

Gaudi

29 April 2017

Thank you for the clear explanation of the different tests. Very useful for planned…

yhfg27

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Gaudi

Apr 29, 2017 4:07 am

Guide to Standards and Tolerances is Bible"Book of Excuses"?Guide to Standards and Tolerances is Bible"Book of Excuses"?

20 March 2017

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

This is what I absolutely hate about Guide to Standards and Tolerances Australia…

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Stanley Stud Finder Stanley Stud Finder

Mar 20, 2017 8:21 am

arcachon

19 December 2016

When in doubt, throw it out.* (*normally applies to old items in the fridge)

Perry the Pom

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arcachon

Dec 19, 2016 10:11 am

Land Levelling/ Landscaping Land Levelling/ Landscaping

13 December 2016

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You can try getting a man with a dingo/excavator. You will pay for min 4 hrs at…

arman20_08

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Dec 13, 2016 10:23 am

Strengthen a deck Strengthen a deck

13 December 2016

Hi. 3 meters is excessive and I am guessing that they used 90x45 pine? Generally…

aaronaaronaaron

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Dec 13, 2016 10:07 am

Leaking shower screen Leaking shower screen

13 December 2016

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi. I had a similar issue with water leaking out the side of the shower. It was…

Michelle 1963

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No Permit for existing extension No Permit for existing extension

Dec 13, 2016 9:59 am

StructuralBIMGuy

19 October 2016

Hi Miss Lotus Its sounds like the structure on the boundary is non-compliant and…

MissLotus

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StructuralBIMGuy

Oct 19, 2016 9:21 am

Colorbond roof loud banging in wind advice needed Colorbond roof loud banging in wind advice needed

17 October 2016

Hi, I had a similar issue with a Colorbond verandah that I actually built (so I…

AP81

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Oct 17, 2016 10:28 am

Pergola attached to house roof Pergola attached to house roof

6 September 2016

If you are in Melbourne I can assist you, you can send me PM, if you are interstate…

amateur69

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New bathroom, toilet leak New bathroom, toilet leak

Sep 06, 2016 5:44 pm

occbee

9 August 2016

Bathrooms and Laundry

We had the building inspection done and the building inspector measured the fall…

occbee

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occbee

Aug 09, 2016 2:33 pm

Cracked cement layer under brick paving Cracked cement layer under brick paving

12 May 2016

Paving & Concreting

Some of my thoughts: Most likely the concrete base did not have reinforcement and…

eddie9874

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colorbond fencing pricing Melbourne colorbond fencing pricing Melbourne

May 12, 2016 1:47 pm

Ashgrove33

22 March 2016

Simonds Homes problems Simonds Homes problems

Yes please what are there details

kaboose

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Ashgrove33

Mar 22, 2016 6:42 pm

kyliebsmith

7 February 2016

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Thanks I really needed to hear this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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kyliebsmith

Feb 07, 2016 12:28 pm

Novice deck planning Novice deck planning

11 January 2016

Good to hear you are in acceptance stage! Cardboard tubes are only required for…

dkun0457

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How to get a water leak fixed by builder (under warranty)How to get a water leak fixed by builder (under warranty)

Jan 11, 2016 10:45 pm

Foma2

9 January 2016

Home Renovation cost and resale value Home Renovation cost and resale value

Last week I had a chat with my friend's brother. He lives in Canada. From what…

Foma22

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Foma2

Jan 09, 2016 10:35 am

freeman

3 November 2015

Thanks for your insights qebtel.

freeman

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freeman

Nov 02, 2015 11:29 pm

Verandah post in/part of retaining wall.Verandah post in/part of retaining wall.

30 September 2015

Ideally you would want to keep the retainer wall post away from the verandah post…

crash76

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Turf Soil Preparation On The Cheap Turf Soil Preparation On The Cheap

Sep 30, 2015 10:35 am

sKyz

15 September 2015

when should we contact an aircon installer?when should we contact an aircon installer?

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Thanks for the replies, I really do appreciate it. From my last research back in…

sKyz

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sKyz

Sep 15, 2015 12:25 pm

AussieMark

12 September 2015

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I went with Gas and Air Jeff Moritz and they have been great. I also got them to…

malayaco

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AussieMark

Sep 12, 2015 12:27 pm

Spottiswoode

4 September 2015

Installing outdoor led strip Installing outdoor led strip

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

This. Get a sparky to install a switch in the correct location and a GPO socket…

fekish

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Spottiswoode

Sep 04, 2015 2:27 pm

Changing Laminate Choices Changing Laminate Choices

1 September 2015

Interior Decorating Lounge

Depends if you have signed the fit out/ design part of the build. It's usually half…

lukris

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Solid Timber Benchtops Solid Timber Benchtops

Sep 01, 2015 9:30 am

MnT

30 August 2015

Kitchen Corner

We went for both, stone timber Link Link

1st-timers

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MnT

Aug 30, 2015 6:06 pm

Short Plasterboard Anchor?Short Plasterboard Anchor?

28 August 2015

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

As well as a nylon wall plug, you can also do the same with a wall anchor. Screw…

decryption

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FIRST RENOVATION TIP/ADVICE FIRST RENOVATION TIP/ADVICE

Aug 28, 2015 11:10 am

adele9

17 August 2015

Building Decking Over Easement?Building Decking Over Easement?

Get as many quotes for trades as you can, but keep in mind that you often get what…

chris+lara

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adele9

Aug 17, 2015 10:04 am

qebtel

14 August 2015

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

In a pragmatic sense, its a personal call. Build what you like as long as it can…

1st-timers

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qebtel

Aug 14, 2015 2:01 pm

Rollaway shutter instalation Rollaway shutter instalation

13 August 2015

Windows & Doors

If supplied and installed by Rollaway Shutters, you are entitled to have it fixed…

rramesh

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8' led downlights 8' led downlights

Aug 13, 2015 3:31 pm

oneJohn

12 August 2015

Lighting + Lighting Design

I assume you mean 8 (inch, rather than foot). It's an interesting idea, and essentially…

myhome111

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oneJohn

Aug 12, 2015 11:38 am

12 August 2015

Bearers?Bearers?

Yes you can use different bearers but at the same time overdoing on the bearers…

Hybridsoldier

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Invoice for unauthorised work?Invoice for unauthorised work?

Aug 12, 2015 10:07 am

pnkt

9 August 2015

Low maintenance trees for privacy Low maintenance trees for privacy

No I didn't, thank goodness. And thanks everyone for responding. It put me at ease…

pnkt

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pnkt

Aug 09, 2015 7:13 pm

Treeseachanger

1 August 2015

Roughly how much over the listed price to build....Roughly how much over the listed price to build....

Lilly pillys are dense shrubs, there are small and large varieties. They make great…

buildingthedream1

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Treeseachanger

Aug 01, 2015 12:26 pm

archetto

30 July 2015

We added $76,000 to our listed price and I expect another $55,000 to finish the…

starlight_cruiser

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archetto

Jul 30, 2015 1:11 pm

Adhesive for Cement sheet flooring Adhesive for Cement sheet flooring

28 July 2015

Bathrooms and Laundry

Considering the sheets are from James Hardie, one would assume that they would only…

paul_5691

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Jul 28, 2015 12:37 pm

Building a deck Building a deck

28 July 2015

I know this doesn't help but the reason why you can not get get a straight answer…

Hybridsoldier

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Re: Help needed - additonal charges on final invoice Re: Help needed - additonal charges on final invoice

Jul 28, 2015 12:32 pm

pbond48

20 July 2015

NSW

Thanks for the advice, anyone else on here even had a similar issue?

pbond48

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pbond48

Jul 20, 2015 10:51 pm

bathroom floor sheeting bathroom floor sheeting

16 July 2015

Im assuming you want to put the tile mat for waterproofing? The yellow tongue will…

LindaP

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Jul 16, 2015 10:25 am

Colorbond attached to timber fence Colorbond attached to timber fence

7 July 2015

Generally speaking, not desirable. You don't want to get to the situation where…

Jese Norriss

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Enduroshield Enduroshield

Jul 07, 2015 10:09 am

PennoDream

10 May 2015

alternative to quad when installing floorboards alternative to quad when installing floorboards

I just spent $1600 getting it applied to all my bathrooms in my new house. Tiles…

ani

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PennoDream

May 10, 2015 6:10 pm

yvonneh

29 April 2015

Flooring & Floor Covering

did you see this thread? http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic&#…

surfchik6

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yvonneh

Apr 29, 2015 2:49 pm

Kitchen/Butlers pantry layout help please!!!Kitchen/Butlers pantry layout help please!!!

27 April 2015

Kitchen Corner

Think of a triangle with each point being the stove, bench and sink. You want to…

+mrsC+

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My build thread - old house to straighten up and extend My build thread - old house to straighten up and extend

Apr 27, 2015 12:55 pm

Room2Breathe

20 April 2015

any updates?

colebatchd

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Room2Breathe

Apr 20, 2015 10:22 pm

Next doors Builder dumping rubbish on our vacant lot. Help Next doors Builder dumping rubbish on our vacant lot. Help

17 April 2015

NSW

Pretty straight forward... Contact the builder. I have seen this solved most of…

sheffieldhunter

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Apr 17, 2015 3:57 pm

Attaching pergola to steel framed house?Attaching pergola to steel framed house?

14 April 2015

Usually you would aim to fix the top of your pergola/verandah roof to the fascia…

clarkz

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Apr 14, 2015 3:30 pm

Deck Cupping Deck Cupping

14 April 2015