Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Bedroom Windows Bedroom Windows

Hi, does anyone have a clue how the Brisbane Development website work in terms of…

kam1

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kam1

Jun 30, 2023 7:01 pm

ilbagnoporfavore

30 June 2023

Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different…

ilbagnoporfavore

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ilbagnoporfavore

Jun 30, 2023 4:21 pm

The 'Do's' to Doing it Yourself The 'Do's' to Doing it Yourself

30 June 2023

The DIY project can be broken into two major steps. Planning and Design and Construction…

5287

Wisdom Homes- VARIATIONS taking more then 7 weeks!!!Wisdom Homes- VARIATIONS taking more then 7 weeks!!!

Jun 30, 2023 10:13 am

kspadone

29 June 2023

Renovation/Extension at Auchenflower, Brisbane.Renovation/Extension at Auchenflower, Brisbane.

NSW

Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly…

kspadone

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kspadone

Jun 29, 2023 6:22 pm

skjoshi

29 June 2023

Second story extension on steel frame house Second story extension on steel frame house

Hi, We recently purchased an old dwelling in Auchenflower area in Brisbane. It's…

skjoshi

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skjoshi

Jun 29, 2023 11:11 am

kingnothing22

28 June 2023

NCAT Order Breached NCAT Order Breached

Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel…

kingnothing22

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kingnothing22

Jun 28, 2023 10:24 pm

Kai13

28 June 2023

Leaks on ceiling Leaks on ceiling

I am new to this forum so please bear with me. An NCAT order was breach by our neighbour…

Kai13

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Kai13

Jun 28, 2023 2:00 pm

tigerzen

28 June 2023

Alfresco pitch Alfresco pitch

There is water getting into the ceiling, I expected to find some holes in the corrugated…

tigerzen

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tigerzen

Jun 28, 2023 1:55 pm

MegKo

27 June 2023

Wisdom home facade Wisdom home facade

Hello! I've alfresco pitch of 3 degrees sitting just below the highlight window.…

MegKo

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MegKo

Jun 27, 2023 10:59 pm

Trav99

27 June 2023

Restoration of old cupboard Restoration of old cupboard

Hi, guys! If you've built with Wisdom Homes, would you mind sharing images of your…

Trav99

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Trav99

Jun 27, 2023 5:59 pm

Manz23

26 June 2023

Seeking Advice on Installing an Electric Gate with Intercom Seeking Advice on Installing an Electric Gate with Intercom

Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking…

Manz23

3515

Manz23

Jun 26, 2023 2:28 pm

paul_di

25 June 2023

Recommendation for Assistance on lodging objection Recommendation for Assistance on lodging objection

NSW

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and I'm looking for some advice…

paul_di

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paul_di

Jun 25, 2023 11:48 am

DebMike

24 June 2023

Hi, Appreciate any recommendations for town planners or advisors who can help assist…

DebMike

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DebMike

Jun 24, 2023 7:32 am

7 Steps - For a successful building project 7 Steps - For a successful building project

22 June 2023

Following these simple steps will help you mitigate unwanted costs, have your expectations…

4674

Joists under shower tray Joists under shower tray

Jun 22, 2023 7:44 pm

Dataman

22 June 2023

Mohair Seal Installation Mohair Seal Installation

Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor…

Dataman

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Dataman

Jun 22, 2023 3:24 pm

Ex-Hasbeen

21 June 2023

Windows & Doors

I need to replace the worn mohair seal on my sliding window, but I can't get access…

Ex-Hasbeen

5341

Ex-Hasbeen

Jun 21, 2023 3:15 pm

thelittlekicks

20 June 2023

San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint San Selmo Reclaimed Original - Mortar Joint

Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build…

thelittlekicks

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thelittlekicks

Jun 20, 2023 8:21 pm

vivm

19 June 2023

Stamford 38 Stamford 38

Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney Facade pillar tiling costs and recommendations in sydney

Hi all stamford owners thank for sharing your experience. We had look at warnavale…

vivm

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vivm

Jun 19, 2023 12:26 am

srivin

18 June 2023

How to remove ceiling air con vent?How to remove ceiling air con vent?

Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500…

srivin

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srivin

Jun 18, 2023 11:52 pm

Thefence5

17 June 2023

Modular above ground pool over Private Sewer line Modular above ground pool over Private Sewer line

How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect…

Thefence5

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Thefence5

Jun 17, 2023 10:28 pm

world2160

17 June 2023

Right sand to use?Right sand to use?

Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool…

world2160

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world2160

Jun 17, 2023 9:46 am

tiprat

17 June 2023

Paving & Concreting

I'm putting a new floor in my kitchen, slate flagging on a standard concrete slab…

tiprat

17686

tiprat

Jun 17, 2023 8:41 am

david6509

15 June 2023

Missing Building Wrap / Insulation Missing Building Wrap / Insulation

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should…

david6509

11501

david6509

Jun 15, 2023 11:30 am

homebuilder12

15 June 2023

Sliding doors Sliding doors

Windows & Doors

We are looking for sliding doors which are 5 metres tall. There are a few European…

homebuilder12

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homebuilder12

Jun 15, 2023 2:11 am

haba

14 June 2023

Lining Shed Lining Shed

Sound Proof Modular Fence recommendations Sound Proof Modular Fence recommendations

Hi, I am sheeting the inside of a 5.7 x 8m shed with gyprock. Unfortunately the…

haba

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haba

Jun 14, 2023 5:16 pm

rmcconnell

13 June 2023

Outdoor Living

Hi We have a road close to our place and only an old flimsy wooden fence between…

rmcconnell

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rmcconnell

Jun 13, 2023 11:08 am

HA_IP

12 June 2023

CDC Housing Code 3: Gross Floor Area vs Floor Area CDC Housing Code 3: Gross Floor Area vs Floor Area

Driveway works under a CDC Driveway works under a CDC

CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor…

HA_IP

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HA_IP

Jun 12, 2023 6:58 pm

lisaTrove

12 June 2023

Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.Construction Delayed - Calculation of delay.

I want to build a bigger driveway (without a nature strip) than has been approved…

lisaTrove

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lisaTrove

Jun 12, 2023 5:35 pm

devenrane

10 June 2023

Hello to all of you. Any advice please?Hello to all of you. Any advice please?

Hi, My home construction is complete, and the handover is scheduled next week. However…

devenrane

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devenrane

Jun 10, 2023 7:31 pm

Marvs

8 June 2023

Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)Small builders in Western Sydney (NSW)

A question. Im in Queensland and building a new home. We managed to reach practical…

Marvs

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Marvs

Jun 08, 2023 8:57 pm

Penguins48

8 June 2023

Radiant or Convection Wood Fire Radiant or Convection Wood Fire

Hi all, We are looking to build a new two storey house in western Sydney. Can anyone…

Penguins48

12394

Penguins48

Jun 08, 2023 4:03 pm

Holeighrh

7 June 2023

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

We are tossing up between a Jarrahdale radiant wood fire (the Pioneer) and a convection…

Holeighrh

5401

Holeighrh

Jun 07, 2023 10:47 pm

alegna

7 June 2023

Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition Renting knock-down rebuild pre council/demolition

OB in SA: Do you need a permit? recommendations OB in SA: Do you need a permit? recommendations

We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval…

alegna

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alegna

Jun 07, 2023 5:09 pm

optimism

5 June 2023

Owner Builder Forum

Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (…

optimism

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optimism

Jun 05, 2023 1:47 am

linka1999

3 June 2023

Tender and Roof Colours Tender and Roof Colours

Ebays Motorised curtains Ebays Motorised curtains

Hey all! We are building our first home and I am going kind of insane trying to…

linka1999

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linka1999

Jun 03, 2023 11:10 pm

Bimbob

2 June 2023

Montgomery Homes KD/R on Northern Beaches Montgomery Homes KD/R on Northern Beaches

have you used any of the motorised curtain systems available from Ebay? Which one…

Bimbob

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Bimbob

Jun 02, 2023 11:51 am

BrigidFrancis

30 May 2023

Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code Rear setback confusion for NSW CDC Housing Code

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has built with Montgomery on the Northern Beaches in…

BrigidFrancis

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BrigidFrancis

May 30, 2023 6:18 pm

nedket

30 May 2023

Hi All, see above image. The required setback from the rear boundary in my case…

nedket

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nedket

May 30, 2023 5:08 pm

share traditional gable roof facade with pillars having ston share traditional gable roof facade with pillars having ston

30 May 2023

NSW

traditional gable roof facade - Have you did the dark and light gray color combination…

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Knockdown build in Heidelberg area - recommendations please Knockdown build in Heidelberg area - recommendations please

May 30, 2023 12:46 pm

ND23

25 May 2023

Knock down semi, inner west Sydney Knock down semi, inner west Sydney

Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne…

ND23

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ND23

May 25, 2023 10:10 am

Jake00

21 May 2023

Drainage down the side of house Drainage down the side of house

Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr…

Jake00

37956

Jake00

May 21, 2023 4:45 pm

shanebaker92

20 May 2023

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi HomeOne, I'm in the midst of landscaping a cat run down the side of my house,…

shanebaker92

12609

shanebaker92

May 20, 2023 3:49 pm

ReeceatWediate

19 May 2023

Project protection service, would love peoples feedback?Project protection service, would love peoples feedback?

Clunking noises Steel frame Clunking noises Steel frame

Please see attached. Simply put each project would have a third party that moderates…

ReeceatWediate

10876

ReeceatWediate

May 19, 2023 2:03 pm

KHardy

19 May 2023

Help with insurance claim Help with insurance claim

Hi, I have a steel frame house which was built 2 years ago. When you are down stairs…

KHardy

4597

KHardy

May 19, 2023 9:56 am

caiocezart

18 May 2023

Sliding Doors Sliding Doors

Hi there, long-time lurker but first time posting. I've bought a house 2 and a bit…

caiocezart

8049

caiocezart

May 18, 2023 4:44 pm

Infinite-Justice

14 May 2023

These sliding doors are fairly common in Japan but are not always featured in Australian…

Infinite-Justice

3672

Infinite-Justice

May 14, 2023 10:34 pm

Bellst

10 May 2023

Cache Homes Cache Homes

Hebel PowerFence Hebel PowerFence

Hi, we are in the Rockingham Area, and would like to know if anyone has built with…

Bellst

2192

Bellst

May 10, 2023 1:17 pm

kvazer

10 May 2023

Retaining wall defects - Advice needed Retaining wall defects - Advice needed

I was looking at different options for a fence for my build and Hebel PowerFence…

kvazer

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kvazer

May 10, 2023 12:41 pm

newbie26

9 May 2023

Hi All, I engaged a tradie to install concrete retaining wall 600-800mm high over…

newbie26

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newbie26

May 09, 2023 12:19 am

Facade column size (350 or 470mm) , Rendering or Stone or Ti Facade column size (350 or 470mm) , Rendering or Stone or Ti

7 May 2023

NSW

Dear Members I have to decide the Facade column size. My custom builder standard…

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