Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Does anyone know what tiles these are?Does anyone know what tiles these are?

Hi all, My current house has red brick with classic cream for render and windows…

vov

1269

vov

Jul 14, 2022 9:36 am

nikwho

14 July 2022

Construction time/cost Construction time/cost

This is from HGWA display home, not sure which one, Please help!

nikwho

1732

nikwho

Jul 14, 2022 12:06 am

Lot47

13 July 2022

Move Gate - Neighbour's House Built to Boundary Move Gate - Neighbour's House Built to Boundary

Construction process. About to do selection on homebuild, have bought block on Hindmarsh…

Lot47

1231

Lot47

Jul 13, 2022 8:05 pm

AK82

12 July 2022

Bubbling of Intergrain UltraClear following rain Bubbling of Intergrain UltraClear following rain

Hi everyone We are wanting to move a pedestrian gate, however it is attached to…

AK82

1818

AK82

Jul 12, 2022 6:53 pm

arodc

12 July 2022

Termite barrier Termite barrier

I’ve been using Intergrain UltraClear (water based) on my external merbau posts…

arodc

1248

arodc

Jul 12, 2022 6:25 pm

garfield

12 July 2022

A big lean to off existing wall A big lean to off existing wall

Hi everyone, Looking at getting a termite barrier installed around home and would…

garfield

1178

garfield

Jul 12, 2022 1:51 pm

Trek

11 July 2022

Shortage of trades turns for the worse Shortage of trades turns for the worse

Hi guys Just looking for advice here as I can't find any online. Seems to be a lot…

Trek

1228

Trek

Jul 11, 2022 9:43 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

30 June 2022

I'm after Beaumont Alto Mocha Honed tiles I'm after Beaumont Alto Mocha Honed tiles

Seen this unfold for the last 6 months and finally it's come to ahead Clients complaining…

StructuralBIMGuy

2659

StructuralBIMGuy

Jun 30, 2022 10:22 am

cbloom70

28 June 2022

Roof advice, was my laserlite installed correctly?Roof advice, was my laserlite installed correctly?

We have a small patch job requiring Beaumont Alto Mocha honed 297 x 297 tiles. We…

cbloom70

2755

cbloom70

Jun 28, 2022 2:07 pm

G1717

8 June 2022

Duplex subdivision Duplex subdivision

Hi all. My laserlite roof on my verandha (×2) is approximately 6 months old, and…

G1717

2680

G1717

Jun 08, 2022 6:27 pm

vishkarthik

5 June 2022

AUSTRAL Biscotti Bricks AUSTRAL Biscotti Bricks

Hi, we have signed with one of the reputed builders in 2020 for duplex the process…

vishkarthik

3310

vishkarthik

Jun 05, 2022 9:26 am

Naomi Cursaro

3 June 2022

CDC Application for Building Alteration by Owner CDC Application for Building Alteration by Owner

Hi, has anyone used Australs Urban One Biscotti brick? Were you happy with it in…

Naomi Cursaro

2501

Naomi Cursaro

Jun 03, 2022 12:40 pm

arunsarath

30 May 2022

Pool near 2.4m retaining wall??Pool near 2.4m retaining wall??

Hello I am planning to extend and add an additional toilet to my existing house(…

arunsarath

2079

arunsarath

May 30, 2022 8:29 pm

SamMac

30 May 2022

3D of house plans 3D of house plans

G'day, Our backyard ground level is 2.4m above our neighbours ground level (2.4m…

SamMac

1372

SamMac

May 30, 2022 12:38 pm

Laceyjones

24 May 2022

Exterior ceiling options?Exterior ceiling options?

Apologies if this has been asked a million times but can anyone recommend who I…

Laceyjones

1808

Laceyjones

May 24, 2022 3:36 pm

Glenn S

17 May 2022

Timings for DA with Hornsby Council anyone?Timings for DA with Hornsby Council anyone?

Currently building a 7.2m x 5m deck which will have a colorbond roof. I’m looking…

Glenn S

1732

Glenn S

May 17, 2022 2:21 pm

shopgirl20

16 May 2022

Garage door seal for BAL 12.5 Garage door seal for BAL 12.5

Morning - our CDC has been knocked back by the private certifier (that's a whole…

shopgirl20

993

shopgirl20

May 16, 2022 11:04 am

Geez

15 May 2022

Increasing stiffness of existing posi-struts Increasing stiffness of existing posi-struts

Hi All As in my previous post,we included the BAL 12.5 on our new house. We will…

Geez

1404

Geez

May 15, 2022 1:58 pm

homeowner64

13 May 2022

First homeowner here - which to add first, fence or driveway First homeowner here - which to add first, fence or driveway

We have an existing build we are renovating very shortly. One of the issues I'd…

homeowner64

1581

homeowner64

May 13, 2022 4:34 pm

CATV1986

8 May 2022

Downpipe lengths Downpipe lengths

Hi all! I am very new to the world of homeowning as I've just purchased my first…

CATV1986

3897

CATV1986

May 08, 2022 8:28 pm

pgeee

1 May 2022

Septic or stormwater Septic or stormwater

Does anyone know why downpipes are sold in only 2400 lengths at Bunnings, when that…

pgeee

1206

pgeee

May 01, 2022 6:36 pm

Janinec

1 May 2022

Building with plunkett Building with plunkett

Hi, found this on the side of the house. Its the near the toilet,bathroom. Water…

Janinec

1036

Janinec

May 01, 2022 5:17 pm

Christine99

30 April 2022

Smaller sitting room Smaller sitting room

I am building with plunkett I will never go near these guys again signed in June…

Christine99

1395

Christine99

Apr 30, 2022 10:51 pm

ElaRad

27 April 2022

Things to lookout for when having your house built Things to lookout for when having your house built

Hi all, our builder tells us that he HAD to run a pipe down the sitting room and…

ElaRad

1114

ElaRad

Apr 27, 2022 7:50 pm

aussieta

26 April 2022

60 odd pages of hints viewtopic.php?t=5823

aussieta

2261

aussieta

Apr 26, 2022 8:28 pm

Slab pour - Electrical and Plumbing questions Slab pour - Electrical and Plumbing questions

21 April 2022

Hi guys, Need suggestions on couple of issues:- 1) There was an electrical conduit…

1881

Contractor for budget renovations Contractor for budget renovations

Apr 21, 2022 5:00 pm

Bella89

20 April 2022

Cornice falling/separation/other advice Cornice falling/separation/other advice

Hi everyone, Have anyone done renovations in Brisbane recently? We are looking for…

Bella89

1211

Bella89

Apr 20, 2022 8:31 pm

Kenady

18 April 2022

What is Private Open Space What is Private Open Space

Hi, we are about to exchange on a place and have found the following issue with…

Kenady

1413

Kenady

Apr 18, 2022 2:27 pm

SVISSA

5 April 2022

Subdividing Land and Titles Subdividing Land and Titles

Building regulations define Private Open Space as follows: private open space means…

SVISSA

2011

SVISSA

Apr 05, 2022 9:11 pm

Emanny

4 April 2022

Hot Water System Hot Water System

Hi, I am looking for some advice as I can’t seem to find an answer on the internet…

Emanny

1271

Emanny

Apr 04, 2022 10:43 pm

Crouch190

29 March 2022

Upstand Needed, Builder Thinks Not Needed Upstand Needed, Builder Thinks Not Needed

Hi, a question, how do I go about isolating my hot water system from the supply.…

Crouch190

997

Crouch190

Mar 29, 2022 9:39 am

MMMel

28 March 2022

Based in Adelaide New Build Upstand Boundary Build Needed Builder… did not do…

MMMel

2029

MMMel

Mar 28, 2022 8:39 pm

Please identify the Fence for me.Please identify the Fence for me.

28 March 2022

Hi guys, I would like the know the fence type and supplier for the fencing shown…

1269

Patterson 23,Metricon Patterson 23,Metricon

Mar 28, 2022 11:17 am

Luci

27 March 2022

Smart door lock Smart door lock

Hi there,anybody building the Patterson 23,from Metricon,or somebody already moved…

Luci

1044

Luci

Mar 27, 2022 9:38 am

Ardo

22 March 2022

Bungalow Move Bungalow Move

Looking for anyone who might have had a samsung biometric electronic door lock fitted…

Ardo

2071

Ardo

Mar 22, 2022 12:38 pm

AnnaRos

13 March 2022

Attaching carport to shed Attaching carport to shed

Hi, I have a Bungalow in the backyard, typical hardwood frame, on 3 bearers, sitting…

AnnaRos

1715

AnnaRos

Mar 13, 2022 9:49 am

postaddict

7 March 2022

Quantity surveyor's certificate for construction certificate Quantity surveyor's certificate for construction certificate

I'm looking to build a carport off the side of the shed. I can either make it free…

postaddict

1651

postaddict

Mar 07, 2022 9:47 pm

build88

2 March 2022

Side Setback Explained Side Setback Explained

I am submitting my application for a construction certificate on the online planning…

build88

1868

build88

Mar 02, 2022 2:19 pm

dannyboy92

25 February 2022

Cupboard installation with existing built in Cupboard installation with existing built in

Can somebody please explain the side setback law and its implications to having…

dannyboy92

1877

dannyboy92

Feb 25, 2022 8:57 pm

Psun

23 February 2022

Mannum septic and footings Mannum septic and footings

Hi there, Just wanting some advice… we have two rooms with built in cupboards…

Psun

1520

Psun

Feb 23, 2022 7:40 pm

Jokerflingo

20 February 2022

living questions living questions

Hello, I have recently purchased a few acres at Mannum in South Australia and have…

Jokerflingo

1402

Jokerflingo

Feb 20, 2022 9:07 pm

daisy20202-7

18 February 2022

Flooring ideas Flooring ideas

Hi want to ask you’s what following costs you’s per month in bills to run a…

daisy20202-7

1477

daisy20202-7

Feb 18, 2022 6:47 pm

dbiondo

15 February 2022

MARKET RESEARCH - CONSUMER JOURNEY MARKET RESEARCH - CONSUMER JOURNEY

Not sure is timber floors will be to overpowering with the timber ceiling. Thinking…

dbiondo

1275

dbiondo

Feb 15, 2022 8:31 pm

MB_ACA

8 February 2022

Ceiling Vent - Old clips - how do I clip it back in?Ceiling Vent - Old clips - how do I clip it back in?

Hi Everyone, My name is Matt and I am from ACA Research. We're an independent market…

MB_ACA

1543

MB_ACA

Feb 08, 2022 2:56 pm

suswoo

6 February 2022

Understand slope Understand slope

Hiya, We had to take our ceiling vent down to fix a leak and now we can't get it…

suswoo

1832

suswoo

Feb 06, 2022 11:14 am

akashsethi10

5 February 2022

Hi, a noob question here to which I think I know the answer but need someone to…

akashsethi10

1468

akashsethi10

Feb 05, 2022 9:32 pm

Raising roof necessary?Raising roof necessary?

28 January 2022

Hi guys, Your help with this would be much appreciated. All the gutters and downpipes…

1426

Building element extending more than 1m above gutter line Building element extending more than 1m above gutter line

Jan 28, 2022 9:02 pm

zqs

27 January 2022

Reputable pool repair/service companies Reputable pool repair/service companies

Hello, I am going to go through CDC for approval and have been asked to decrease…

zqs

1623

zqs

Jan 27, 2022 9:04 pm

TeresainGB

23 January 2022

I moved to my property last year in Oct and one of the clauses was Pool and its…

TeresainGB

1794

TeresainGB

Jan 23, 2022 3:39 pm

Recommend structural eng and concreter in Melbourne Recommend structural eng and concreter in Melbourne

22 January 2022

Hi guys, I have some cracks in my Melbourne property. I had it inspected by a structural…

1840