Posts by Noname • Home Renovation & Building Forum

NSW

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Montu, did you manage to find the inspector. Cheers mate

Montu12

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Mattms

Apr 25, 2024 11:05 am

Million dollar home in Perth Million dollar home in Perth

18 April

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if you call those builders and ask them, they will give you a range based on finish…

shaidas

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Garage extension Garage extension

Apr 18, 2024 10:07 am

DraftRoom

10 April

Building with Wisdom Homes Building with Wisdom Homes

Hi, Building Designer from the Sunshine Coast here, we offer free site reports…

Slaydbyme

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DraftRoom

Apr 10, 2024 7:18 am

ppetrovski

5 April

What's wrong with my windows...?????What's wrong with my windows...?????

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

ECOECO

8 March

Windows & Doors

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I'm sorry, but I don't have enough information to answer your needs. It is unlikely…

ECOECO

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ECOECO

Mar 08, 2024 1:14 pm

Alex Jim

6 February

Front Door Colour (Dulux equivalent to Caoba)Front Door Colour (Dulux equivalent to Caoba)

Windows & Doors

To match the Caoba color of your garage door, you can consider darker shades from…

wildrain

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Alex Jim

Feb 06, 2024 9:19 pm

SJT76

22 January

Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)

Fiberglass Pool Bleaching under the water line Fiberglass Pool Bleaching under the water line

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Hi @jamassav. The defects vary by stage. I would say the main things were: - Slab…

SJT76

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SJT76

Jan 22, 2024 4:25 pm

wheeliworks

19 January

Pools & Spas

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I have been installing automated systems only for 4 years now and havnt had a single…

dons80

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wheeliworks

Jan 19, 2024 2:49 pm

Kippers01

3 January

Frame exposed to weather for 6 months Frame exposed to weather for 6 months

Hybrid flooring warping Hybrid flooring warping

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There was no miscommunication! Its standard practice for volume builders such as…

kingpin

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Kippers01

Jan 03, 2024 8:45 am

anina.20

5 November 2023

Flooring & Floor Covering

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Thank you. Did you end up using the same installers? Yes. It wasn't assessed as…

jimmytheboarhunter

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anina.20

Nov 05, 2023 11:40 am

newhomewarrior

5 November 2023

Metricon Lumiere Metricon Lumiere

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I wish I saw this before I went with Metricon. I had horrible experience with that…

fatboy1

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newhomewarrior

Nov 05, 2023 7:24 am

Requesting Controlled Fill Certificate from Developer Requesting Controlled Fill Certificate from Developer

2 November 2023

If your purchase of land contract states that there will be controlled fill then…

sohcan22

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Nov 02, 2023 8:28 am

Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde

19 September 2023

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Well done Simeon! It’s been a pleasure to follow your journey as it is to read…

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URBAN MYTHS .... ?URBAN MYTHS .... ?

Sep 19, 2023 8:29 pm

Saint Mike

10 September 2023

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I get Netflix free via Foxtel. Amazing how many spam emails I get on Netflix. Anyone…

Saint Mike

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Saint Mike

Sep 10, 2023 3:33 pm

Fairfield Council - Costs of a duplex and two granny flats Fairfield Council - Costs of a duplex and two granny flats

10 September 2023

Pandi This is a really good question that I do not know the answer to, but I will…

staaahp

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Custom design builders - South eastern Melbourne suburbs Custom design builders - South eastern Melbourne suburbs

Sep 10, 2023 9:42 am

olly80

16 August 2023

VIC

Expression of an idea doesn't include a measurement. You'd have to be so blatant…

minimi

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olly80

Aug 16, 2023 2:56 am

Home networking future proofing Home networking future proofing

10 August 2023

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you don't really need to have the house network finished to decide what equipment…

kinigo270

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Oracle Building Corporation into Liquidation Oracle Building Corporation into Liquidation

Aug 10, 2023 9:53 am

SydneyPSSS

29 July 2023

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth

Can you share your insight/experiences on how Icare claims work? It appears there…

orionnebula

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SydneyPSSS

Jul 29, 2023 5:24 pm

igles

28 July 2023

Fully off grid new home build Fully off grid new home build

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We came across your post and it mirrors our situation. Have you progressed in the…

FirstTimeBuilder7

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igles

Jul 28, 2023 4:39 pm

SteveMc

14 July 2023

I assume you've checked out youtube ? Living Big in a Tiny Home has several big,…

REDBRICK

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SteveMc

Jul 14, 2023 2:38 pm

Disgruntled with Metricon and Pre-Site Manager process Disgruntled with Metricon and Pre-Site Manager process

5 July 2023

NSW

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existing works? no my friend, if the work has begun, you are stuck short of a major…

timlavelle

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Jul 05, 2023 9:28 am

Home warranty insurance Home warranty insurance

20 June 2023

In Victoria, the builder must give you Home Owners Insurance before you sign the…

Savagepuppy

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Builders/Buyers Advocate Services Legitimate?Builders/Buyers Advocate Services Legitimate?

Jun 20, 2023 10:38 am

OBWB

24 May 2023

Canceling build contract of home and land package Canceling build contract of home and land package

HI Homebuild1, Did you end up engaging the project management company? I'm looking…

Homebuild1

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OBWB

May 24, 2023 9:46 am

andrew_rosh

6 May 2023

Custom builds vs bank valuations - Your experience?Custom builds vs bank valuations - Your experience?

Is this in NSW?

MegKo

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andrew_rosh

May 06, 2023 11:27 pm

Budapest

8 April 2023

NSW

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Any progress Tassiegirl?

timlavelle

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Budapest

Apr 08, 2023 6:09 pm

Cut and Fill Cut and Fill

21 March 2023

The brakes have been put on everything, ie, Planning, Insurances, Starts, trades…

netengineer

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Mar 21, 2023 10:03 am

Fence appeared without any consultation??Fence appeared without any consultation??

13 February 2023

Hi can you tell me a bit more information on your comment I am in a similar situation…

Emma Leven

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Semi-custom Melbourne Builder Semi-custom Melbourne Builder

Feb 13, 2023 6:13 pm

firsthyme

8 February 2023

Frame broomstick cross beams Frame broomstick cross beams

The reason why you don't have many Glenvill threads is because their collections…

MrBlack

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firsthyme

Feb 08, 2023 10:49 pm

oldchippy

31 January 2023

Wall cracks, building footpath as per CSIRO BTF18 Wall cracks, building footpath as per CSIRO BTF18

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Giday Chippy. I can see the merit in the idea but fail to see how it could be done…

NicMc

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oldchippy

Jan 31, 2023 9:31 am

groundzero

29 January 2023

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Lisa06 You could do the spoon drain as a first step then if that is not diverting…

lukazi

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groundzero

Jan 29, 2023 4:25 pm

New build energy rating New build energy rating

17 January 2023

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

go through your paperwork. we had our energy efficiency report/certificate along…

Rezza

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Jan 17, 2023 11:54 am

HIA Contract COVID Clause HIA Contract COVID Clause

17 January 2023

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Thanks for the update, there would be many others affected. Cheers Chris

Danyg

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Jan 17, 2023 8:31 am

Mirrmu83

16 January 2023

Slab cracks Slab cracks

Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3 Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3

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anybody, what does this mean? drainage system/s? completed by the finish of construction…

Matevieflick

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Mirrmu83

Jan 16, 2023 7:16 pm

SaveH2O

14 January 2023

Absolutely. It is regulated work and plumbers can also only perform the work for…

Newcastle373737

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SaveH2O

Jan 14, 2023 6:20 pm

Old houses move Old houses move

12 January 2023

Matt, Thank you to you and your family for such a well produced and educational…

SaveH2O

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Issues After Build Issues After Build

Jan 12, 2023 5:51 am

BuildingandLegal

11 January 2023

Sewer Pipe - external connection Sewer Pipe - external connection

Your letterbox, isn't covered by QBCC complaint, you can ask the builder but probably…

AusOwner91

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BuildingandLegal

Jan 11, 2023 8:44 pm

dbo2809

11 January 2023

Home insurance premiums increase shop around Home insurance premiums increase shop around

i guess my question is does all toilets need a vent or as long as one part of system…

Beetroot_Juice

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dbo2809

Jan 11, 2023 3:39 pm

chippy

11 January 2023

I've never been asked by any insurance company to see the engineering details of…

Retrofitted / customised Ikea PAX wardrober Retrofitted / customised Ikea PAX wardrober

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chippy

Jan 11, 2023 12:21 pm

Northsiiider

6 January 2023

Thank you

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Jan 06, 2023 5:39 pm

24 December 2022

Sinking Floor Sinking Floor

The movement you have noticed, is it on an internal wall? or an external wall? Where…

TheWolf

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BuildingandLegal

Dec 24, 2022 10:19 pm

Getting Certified Bim Engineering data and proofs from AI Getting Certified Bim Engineering data and proofs from AI

24 December 2022

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You are actually a moron

19300

Dec 24, 2022 8:50 am

blinds or shutters?blinds or shutters?

23 December 2022

Interior Decorating Lounge

They could take a photo with their pro phone camera edit out and add in home blinds…

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Dec 23, 2022 10:48 am

23 December 2022

A/C Ducts A/C Ducts

i know somone with an Air smart system. i can assure you it was not cheap. Dont…

Infinite-Justice

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Dec 23, 2022 10:36 am

Roofing Repairs Roofing Repairs

23 December 2022

posing as a forum member spruiking products or services in the form of a question…

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Dec 23, 2022 10:27 am

Adding void in renovation Adding void in renovation

23 December 2022

Old Home Restoration / Renovation

i wish i could point to something smart you've said. Go figure indeed. HTH

Neosdad

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Builder not allowing us to do final practical inspection Builder not allowing us to do final practical inspection

Dec 23, 2022 9:23 am

bashworth

21 December 2022

One of the things to be aware of is the contractual definition of the Owner. In…

kasman21

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bashworth

Dec 21, 2022 8:20 pm

Hebel + Polyfoam Construction Hebel + Polyfoam Construction

21 December 2022

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here we go with you renderings again. What do you expect a client to buy a house…

Vish28

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Installing instant turf with curves Installing instant turf with curves

Dec 21, 2022 1:05 pm

stanks

21 December 2022

Landscape & Garden Design

I guess ultimately it doesn't matter what pattern the rolls are laid, so long as…

stanks

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stanks

Dec 21, 2022 9:59 am

Exhaust Ducts Exhaust Ducts

20 December 2022

Bathrooms and Laundry

I'd speak to the agents. In vic, and I'm sure elsewhere, there are minimum standards…

sv12918

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