Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Hi all I'm currently building a duplex in Sydney and we need to do a new water connection…

Sydneyresider

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Sydneyresider

Dec 22, 2023 11:28 am

Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen

21 December 2023

Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass…

6698

Dec 21, 2023 2:43 pm

Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney

21 December 2023

Which chrome tapwares is a good affordable brand with a good warranty in Myhomeware…

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Changing building certifiers mid-build Changing building certifiers mid-build

Dec 21, 2023 2:43 pm

ByMeAPony

19 December 2023

Marble Tiling Issues Marble Tiling Issues

Hi all, I've received the unwelcome news that our certifier (BCA Certifiers) has…

ByMeAPony

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ByMeAPony

Dec 19, 2023 11:52 am

aeaejane

18 December 2023

Synthetic Grass DIY Synthetic Grass DIY

Hi All, This is my first bathroom Reno and tiler has just finished installing marble…

aeaejane

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aeaejane

Dec 18, 2023 10:45 pm

arvins

17 December 2023

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Please help me to answer this question , it will help me a lot as i can go to buy…

arvins

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arvins

Dec 17, 2023 6:45 pm

Maclin

16 December 2023

Hybrid Flooring Hybrid Flooring

Old historical factory renovation - Damp Proof and Flooring Old historical factory renovation - Damp Proof and Flooring

Hi all, we would like to install hybrid flooring but concerned after reading some…

Maclin

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Maclin

Dec 16, 2023 8:48 am

Nickmof

15 December 2023

Garage Door Centre Pillar is 2 different levels Garage Door Centre Pillar is 2 different levels

Hi all Am new to this forum. I want to get some ideas/info about how to manage an…

Nickmof

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Nickmof

Dec 15, 2023 3:41 pm

Rosie60

15 December 2023

Hydronic in screed -> insulation underneath necessary or no?Hydronic in screed -> insulation underneath necessary or no?

Hi, have purchased a house with 2 single garage doors. The Centre pillar one side…

Rosie60

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Rosie60

Dec 15, 2023 12:28 pm

gwicks56

15 December 2023

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Currently renovating, and our main lounge is 5m x 10m, with a cathedral roof peaking…

gwicks56

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gwicks56

Dec 15, 2023 11:13 am

JV3

14 December 2023

Liquidation - Insurance question Liquidation - Insurance question

Metricon Doulton Facade Metricon Doulton Facade

Hi, For those whose builder has gone into liquidation. I am trying to find out how…

JV3

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JV3

Dec 14, 2023 3:00 pm

adilm

13 December 2023

Hi, First of all, thank you to this community for sharing your thoughts and opinions…

adilm

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adilm

Dec 13, 2023 5:30 pm

Replacing wall insulation Replacing wall insulation

11 December 2023

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone had suggestions on installing/replacing wall insulation…

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Building with Zac Homes.Building with Zac Homes.

Dec 11, 2023 11:18 am

Love Zac

8 December 2023

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

They issued variations outside of the contract. It is a pain to deal with at every…

Love Zac

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Love Zac

Dec 08, 2023 10:30 pm

Mowessis

6 December 2023

Owner Builder Forum

If so what were the special circumstances under which it was granted? Note: If the…

Mowessis

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Mowessis

Dec 06, 2023 9:11 pm

josh12

5 December 2023

Carlisle Building Experience Carlisle Building Experience

Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom

Hello, Whats peoples current experience building with Carlisle, specifically in…

josh12

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josh12

Dec 05, 2023 2:10 pm

lighthugger

5 December 2023

Ripple iron fence capping Ripple iron fence capping

Hi All, First time poster. I was hoping to get some advice on villaboard installation…

lighthugger

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lighthugger

Dec 05, 2023 9:47 am

vgolfoz

5 December 2023

We have a Victorian style ripple iron fence out the front that has some moulded…

vgolfoz

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vgolfoz

Dec 05, 2023 9:43 am

Miners Cottage floorboards Miners Cottage floorboards

4 December 2023

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi All New to the forum and looking for some advice, has anyone else renovated an…

8755

Dec 04, 2023 12:24 pm

Zrinko

4 December 2023

Sika 4020 Sika 4020

Duplex in kuringai council Duplex in kuringai council

Hi Anyone used Sika 4020 as screed before tiling Thanks

Zrinko

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Zrinko

Dec 04, 2023 7:09 am

Gordonsandstone

3 December 2023

Current Prestart Cost Current Prestart Cost

I'm a newbie. Wondering if anyone can give me some advice re: what to do, who to…

Gordonsandstone

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Gordonsandstone

Dec 03, 2023 9:50 pm

Karridale01

3 December 2023

How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle

Hi Everyone, wondering if anyone has done a prestart lately with summit homes in…

Karridale01

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Karridale01

Dec 03, 2023 11:48 am

treegosmash

3 December 2023

Building on boundary retaining wall Building on boundary retaining wall

I thought this would be a popular question but I haven't been able to find any similar…

treegosmash

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treegosmash

Dec 03, 2023 9:29 am

akie

3 December 2023

Recommendations for quick and cheap updates for the exterior Recommendations for quick and cheap updates for the exterior

Hello, We are about to build and the plans show a part of the exterior wall is being…

akie

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akie

Dec 03, 2023 8:56 am

sydney01

3 December 2023

Mortar holes/gaps in a 10yo townhouse - are these bad?Mortar holes/gaps in a 10yo townhouse - are these bad?

1. Roof cleaning and paint - which colour do you recommend? I often see black/ dark…

sydney01

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sydney01

Dec 03, 2023 1:19 am

SoManyQs

1 December 2023

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey…

SoManyQs

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SoManyQs

Dec 01, 2023 3:18 pm

Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?

28 November 2023

VIC

wondering anyone built with omaxe homes and care to share their experiences. thanks…

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Storm water drainage Storm water drainage

Nov 28, 2023 12:42 pm

lucyhuang

26 November 2023

Hello I am developing 2 side by side units. Wish someone can help me on the following…

lucyhuang

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lucyhuang

Nov 26, 2023 10:47 pm

Mojo Homes site costs Mojo Homes site costs

26 November 2023

Is anyone building with Mojo and have a recent site cost tender

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Advice please Advice please

Nov 26, 2023 4:56 pm

Mex

26 November 2023

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

This is the external unit of an evaporative cooling unit in an apartment block.…

Mex

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Mex

Nov 26, 2023 3:00 pm

Entilzha

25 November 2023

Laminate flooring and curved brick hearth Laminate flooring and curved brick hearth

Flooring & Floor Covering

Just about completed a renovation project and hit a small issue that we didn’t…

Entilzha

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Entilzha

Nov 25, 2023 9:12 pm

slacker878

22 November 2023

where to place yard gullies?where to place yard gullies?

QLD

can someone with more experience give me their insight? land is pretty much flat…

slacker878

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slacker878

Nov 22, 2023 9:05 pm

Reviews on Fairhaven homes Reviews on Fairhaven homes

22 November 2023

VIC

We are looking to do a KDR with fairhaven homes, Have seen plenty of good reviews…

18010

Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?Has anyone built a home with Masterpiece Builders?

Nov 22, 2023 4:11 pm

Katzie123

21 November 2023

level the ground with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB boa level the ground with self-levelling or yellow tongue PB boa

Hi All, we are starting to think of building with Masterpiece Builders in Victoria…

Katzie123

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Katzie123

Nov 21, 2023 2:30 pm

Bek.H

18 November 2023

KDR - Looking for feedback on Cheviot Homes KDR - Looking for feedback on Cheviot Homes

Hi guys, I want to do some floor levelling before laying the planks and am considering…

Bek.H

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Bek.H

Nov 18, 2023 4:46 pm

estaunton1

18 November 2023

Water Stops Missin, Drainage Issues Water Stops Missin, Drainage Issues

VIC

Hi, I am looking into doing a KDR in Melbourne and am contemplating using Cheviot…

estaunton1

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estaunton1

Nov 18, 2023 12:08 pm

Mantis86

17 November 2023

Steel sheds. Worth going one with steel frame?Steel sheds. Worth going one with steel frame?

Hi there everyone i was hoping to get some details and some clarification on some…

Mantis86

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Mantis86

Nov 17, 2023 2:16 pm

Patrick

16 November 2023

Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get…

Patrick

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Patrick

Nov 16, 2023 3:28 pm

Kitchen living Dining Kitchen living Dining

15 November 2023

Can anyone suggest a house layout where the kitchen-dining - living runs the length…

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Suggestions for acrylic render Color Suggestions for acrylic render Color

Nov 15, 2023 4:50 pm

kbvd

13 November 2023

Performance Based Solution Performance Based Solution

Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one…

kbvd

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kbvd

Nov 13, 2023 12:00 am

CraigNSW

12 November 2023

Slab fall away Slab fall away

Hi We are building in the Hunter Valley, our soil test is H1, our builder has advised…

CraigNSW

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CraigNSW

Nov 12, 2023 8:59 pm

LincDk

11 November 2023

Landscape & Garden Design

I've got a challenge here. Background is the builder has cut too deep for the slab…

LincDk

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LincDk

Nov 11, 2023 4:52 pm

Yunazin

8 November 2023

My homes wa My homes wa

Tiling over old adhesive Tiling over old adhesive

Hi, has anyone build with My homes WA and how has the experience been? Thanks in…

Yunazin

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Yunazin

Nov 08, 2023 11:04 pm

brettsyoung

4 November 2023

Simsai construction Simsai construction

Hi, I'm clearing the tiles from our horrid 50 year old bathroom and preparing to…

brettsyoung

8076

brettsyoung

Nov 04, 2023 5:43 pm

Cabinetmaker

3 November 2023

Sourcing Enclosed Shower Frame Parts Sourcing Enclosed Shower Frame Parts

Simsai Construction in Perth has been placed under administration. Has anybody been…

Cabinetmaker

2852

Cabinetmaker

Nov 03, 2023 7:16 pm

lothian

2 November 2023

Ideas for Privacy Wall?Ideas for Privacy Wall?

I need to replace some lengths of aluminum shower frame but I can't seem to find…

lothian

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lothian

Nov 02, 2023 12:45 am

KH1464

1 November 2023

Reusing graywater from bioseptic Reusing graywater from bioseptic

Hi guys We have just removed a very large grape vine which was mounted to a structure…

KH1464

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KH1464

Nov 01, 2023 9:02 am

ikari

31 October 2023

Help with evaluation of a duplex Help with evaluation of a duplex

Hi, We want to reuse the water for our veggie garden (we're basically using 250L…

ikari

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ikari

Oct 31, 2023 12:31 pm

Mewe4375

31 October 2023