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Types of timber for pergolas Types of timber for pergolas

We are leaning towards the slimmer solid overlay flooring that you can glue straight…

kylz44

751

kylz44

Oct 15, 2011 4:11 pm

Lex

14 October 2011

Outdoor Living

I'm learning that there is not just one standard timber type used for pergolas.…

Lex

824

Lex

Oct 14, 2011 10:09 pm

turns71

13 October 2011

Painting over terra cotta tiles?Painting over terra cotta tiles?

your help needed do you anything about building entitlement your help needed do you anything about building entitlement

Hi there, Is it possible to paint over terra cotta tiles in an outdoor patio? I'…

turns71

801

turns71

Oct 13, 2011 1:50 pm

nsw

12 October 2011

hi i built a house in nsw 8 or 9 year's ago there was no building entitlement or…

nsw

541

nsw

Oct 12, 2011 3:57 pm

What happens after roof?What happens after roof?

12 October 2011

Hi All, Just did site inspection and noticed tiles all done gas,electrical and other…

490

Draft Proof the windows for winter.Draft Proof the windows for winter.

Oct 12, 2011 11:56 am

rolandd

12 October 2011

Windows & Doors

I have original double hung windows. When I sit next to the windows during winter…

rolandd

881

rolandd

Oct 12, 2011 9:12 am

chatterbox

11 October 2011

what happens at a house final??what happens at a house final??

Owner Builder Forum

Hi, Can anyone tell me what actually happens when the person comes around to give…

chatterbox

740

chatterbox

Oct 11, 2011 6:40 pm

raiderman

11 October 2011

bathroom floor screed - what to use - help bathroom floor screed - what to use - help

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi all need some help on what to use to level the bathroom floor and shower floor…

raiderman

671

raiderman

Oct 11, 2011 1:19 pm

zeds

10 October 2011

Recommend round oyster lights please Recommend round oyster lights please

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am looking for some round oyster lights to put in my house. My preferences are…

zeds

1288

zeds

Oct 10, 2011 11:58 am

chrisk

10 October 2011

Austral Elements Graphite Bricks - help choosing colours.Austral Elements Graphite Bricks - help choosing colours.

Finishing Touch

Hi all, Just looking for some advice on whether woodland grey would work ok with…

chrisk

1308

chrisk

Oct 10, 2011 11:35 am

lapua

9 October 2011

WA BUILDING CO BASED IN PERTH WA BUILDING CO BASED IN PERTH

Hello all Has anyone used this company as we are thinking of building one of their…

lapua

390

lapua

Oct 09, 2011 8:07 am

Sundance Spas? Thoughts? No Gas? No Good? -SPA Newbie Sundance Spas? Thoughts? No Gas? No Good? -SPA Newbie

8 October 2011

Pools & Spas

Hi All, Am just looking at spa and whats general thought on Sundance spa's? am looking…

970

Soil survey results - good or not so good?Soil survey results - good or not so good?

Oct 08, 2011 3:41 am

cmhamilton

7 October 2011

Certificate of compliance - Doveton Certificate of compliance - Doveton

We just received our soil survey and I'm more than a little worried about the notes…

cmhamilton

574

cmhamilton

Oct 07, 2011 9:38 pm

kasuncp

7 October 2011

Platon product for waterproofing sub floor Platon product for waterproofing sub floor

VIC

Hi All, I'm new to this forumn. I'm buying a off the plan unit in Doveton. I want…

kasuncp

551

kasuncp

Oct 07, 2011 9:55 am

loungelizard57

3 October 2011

Glass splash-back standards and tolerances Glass splash-back standards and tolerances

Just wondering if anyone has used this product called Platon. I have a subfloor…

loungelizard57

663

loungelizard57

Oct 03, 2011 4:58 pm

abraham

3 October 2011

Question about roof over the pool Question about roof over the pool

VIC

Hi All, Building a new house, the kitchen glass splash-back has been installed and…

abraham

560

abraham

Oct 03, 2011 2:45 pm

petrous

3 October 2011

Pools & Spas

We are building a house next to a large reserve in Melbourne. Some big gum trees…

petrous

1056

petrous

Oct 03, 2011 1:38 pm

Joise hu

2 October 2011

extrusion tooling for windows and doors profile extrusion tooling for windows and doors profile

Windows & Doors

Hi All I am Joise from China shanghai.we are engaged in windows and doors field…

Joise hu

715

Joise hu

Oct 02, 2011 2:03 pm

Bushpilot

2 October 2011

Comparison of heating types Comparison of heating types

Hoping someone out there can assist us, as this information is difficult to find…

Bushpilot

732

Bushpilot

Oct 02, 2011 8:42 am

Bolero timber flooring Bolero timber flooring

30 September 2011

Does anyone have pics of this flooring in use? Feedback about it, we like dusty…

1113

Electrical Work + Solar Metering Electrical Work + Solar Metering

Sep 30, 2011 8:23 pm

tempura

30 September 2011

Jordan Springs Roll Call Jordan Springs Roll Call

Hi Guys, Just wanted to get your thoughts whether the following 2 are expensive…

tempura

530

tempura

Sep 30, 2011 4:41 pm

shaikin

29 September 2011

679

Sep 29, 2011 2:28 pm

28 September 2011

Molasses supplier in Hills district Molasses supplier in Hills district

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi Guys, I just called up: All Stock Feeds in Box Hill.. which is near rouse hill…

tikelz

554

tikelz

Sep 28, 2011 4:37 pm

Chipstick

28 September 2011

psqm cost for a drop edge beam on your concrete slab?psqm cost for a drop edge beam on your concrete slab?

Fowler Senate Cistern washer repalcement?Fowler Senate Cistern washer repalcement?

NSW

Hi, just wondering what cost you paid, or have been advised will be, psqm for your…

Chipstick

1055

Chipstick

Sep 28, 2011 3:03 pm

pdesan

25 September 2011

Bathrooms and Laundry

Having trouble removing central plastic unit in cistern to replace washer. Any clues…

pdesan

780

pdesan

Sep 25, 2011 12:37 pm

laurajmc

25 September 2011

Titan Select Laminate Flooring vs Armstrong / Other brands Titan Select Laminate Flooring vs Armstrong / Other brands

James Andronicos - Which is the best range hoods website James Andronicos - Which is the best range hoods website

Hi everyone, after reading through so many topics on this forum I finally decided…

laurajmc

1809

laurajmc

Sep 25, 2011 10:33 am

jamesandronicos

24 September 2011

Kitchen Appliances

This is James Andronicos. I am in need of range hoods for my kitchen. Can someone…

jamesandronicos

1042

jamesandronicos

Sep 24, 2011 6:44 pm

ozdrexler

23 September 2011

Damp Proof Course and brick veneer Damp Proof Course and brick veneer

Nifty Tool box Nifty Tool box

I am tempted to convert my double garage into 2 bedrooms and a kids room for thier…

ozdrexler

1102

ozdrexler

Sep 23, 2011 11:55 pm

TheGreenLady

23 September 2011

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Got this voucher today: http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/nationa ... /715861874 hopefully…

TheGreenLady

937

TheGreenLady

Sep 23, 2011 12:22 am

BarryC

22 September 2011

retrofit wall insulation for weatherboard house retrofit wall insulation for weatherboard house

We have a 1920s weatherboard and would like to increase the wall insulation without…

BarryC

1023

BarryC

Sep 22, 2011 4:21 pm

Small/Large tile combos Small/Large tile combos

21 September 2011

Looking for a Charcoal/cream colour coded tile design for my front porch/alfresco…

597

Recommend a Fencer in Craigieburn/ViC Recommend a Fencer in Craigieburn/ViC

Sep 21, 2011 11:54 am

Madison27AA

20 September 2011

Concrete Box around Downpipe - can it be removed?Concrete Box around Downpipe - can it be removed?

VIC

Hi there...Can anyone recommend a quality fencer to do colourbond fencing in N Melb…

Madison27AA

462

Madison27AA

Sep 20, 2011 4:02 pm

natasha1986

20 September 2011

Help! Timber floor advice. Help! Timber floor advice.

Hi, the downpipes and waste pipes around the house all have large concrete boxes…

natasha1986

594

natasha1986

Sep 20, 2011 11:28 am

jusblaz

19 September 2011

Renovation + Home Improvement

We are in the process of renovating a 104 year old house and would like to get the…

jusblaz

852

jusblaz

Sep 19, 2011 10:22 pm

Fencing-driveways in geelong Fencing-driveways in geelong

19 September 2011

VIC

Can anyone recommend a fencing contractor in geelong?Also driveways.. Thanks!

520

Pool Design/builder Reccs - Western/North Western Sydney Pool Design/builder Reccs - Western/North Western Sydney

Sep 19, 2011 10:03 pm

budgnbear

19 September 2011

Outdoor Living

As the title suggests ... we're building a new house would like a pool ! Can anyone…

budgnbear

659

budgnbear

Sep 19, 2011 5:03 pm

pattycake4

18 September 2011

Tile Company Tile Company

Building with Firstyle Homes Building with Firstyle Homes

VIC

My DD is building with rivergum constuctions,would anyone know what tile company…

pattycake4

364

pattycake4

Sep 18, 2011 10:50 am

susiebunt

17 September 2011

NSW

Hi, We are thinking of building the Oran 30 (on display at Oran Park) and i was…

susiebunt

503

susiebunt

Sep 17, 2011 7:08 pm

Carpenter here in Adelaide Carpenter here in Adelaide

16 September 2011

Renovation + Home Improvement

Looking for a Carpenter to quote me on an extension job in Adelaide. Please PM me…

709

Housing shortage a myth Housing shortage a myth

Sep 16, 2011 5:33 pm

beaglebum

14 September 2011

Real Estate

http://www.theage.com.au/business/housing-shortage-a-myth-bears-…

beaglebum

1486

beaglebum

Sep 14, 2011 9:53 am

becost

13 September 2011

Steel frame windows Steel frame windows

Windows & Doors

Hi All, This is my inaugural post! These building forums are great - I'm learning…

becost

788

becost

Sep 13, 2011 3:35 pm

Samurai

13 September 2011

Yarrabank Homes Yarrabank Homes

Newest Recon - Radianz Newest Recon - Radianz

VIC

Has any one build with Yarrabank Homes? I am looking to build with them but it seems…

Samurai

694

Samurai

Sep 13, 2011 2:45 pm

Leni_82

11 September 2011

Kitchen Corner

There is a new stone out there.. http://www.rmsmarble.com/radianz-quartz.html Samsung…

Leni_82

697

Leni_82

Sep 11, 2011 12:34 am

srichz

10 September 2011

Fan + heat + light combo Fan + heat + light combo

Laminex Vinyl for kitchen door Laminex Vinyl for kitchen door

Hello everyone!! Sorry for being so naive, but I know you guys are the only ones…

srichz

658

srichz

Sep 10, 2011 8:19 pm

Leo2010

9 September 2011

Kitchen Corner

I am renovating my kitchen and I can't seem to find the right colour vinyl for the…

Leo2010

747

Leo2010

Sep 09, 2011 4:47 pm

Aarjay

9 September 2011

Brazilian Teak Floors Brazilian Teak Floors

Termite protection - chemical or physical barrier?Termite protection - chemical or physical barrier?

Hi We are building a new home and looking to install Brazilian Teak timber floorboards…

Aarjay

667

Aarjay

Sep 09, 2011 3:25 pm

dayow

7 September 2011

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi all, I am just outside the restricted movement area for Eastern House Borer so…

dayow

521

dayow

Sep 07, 2011 11:06 pm

westozman

7 September 2011

Kinzone Kinzone

Has anyone in Perth had a renovation done by a company called Kinzone?

westozman

811

westozman

Sep 07, 2011 2:43 pm

margritdv

5 September 2011

decking and the laying of laminate decking and the laying of laminate

Sarking Query - Gap Cut Near Bathroom In Roof Space Sarking Query - Gap Cut Near Bathroom In Roof Space

What is the average cost per sqm to have decking done? Would it be more cost effective…

margritdv

515

margritdv

Sep 05, 2011 11:23 pm

WiNmaKlIn

4 September 2011