Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Roof Access Hatch?Roof Access Hatch?

Hi there, we have classic cream gutters, fascia’s, roller door and undercover…

BenLan

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BenLan

Feb 26, 2024 5:02 pm

Danny Ha

26 February

Wisdom Homes | Momentum Series Wisdom Homes | Momentum Series

Hello, Hoping to get some help here. I recently bought a place and for the life…

Danny Ha

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Danny Ha

Feb 26, 2024 11:03 am

OzKh

25 February

How to exhaust heat from closed in veranda How to exhaust heat from closed in veranda

NSW

Hi Everyone, I am exploring builder in NSW and received a very tempting quote from…

OzKh

9457

OzKh

Feb 25, 2024 3:03 pm

olmeri

25 February

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

There may be answers here but can't find anything. I have a closed in veranda, four…

olmeri

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olmeri

Feb 25, 2024 1:48 pm

AshZ25

25 February

Slope land builders Melbourne Slope land builders Melbourne

Staged payment request BUT work not done as per contract Staged payment request BUT work not done as per contract

VIC

Hi All, We have recently purchased a sloping block (3.5m fall building envelope,…

AshZ25

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AshZ25

Feb 25, 2024 1:22 pm

ownerinproblem

25 February

Kids friendly options for exposed aggregate patio Kids friendly options for exposed aggregate patio

1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas…

ownerinproblem

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ownerinproblem

Feb 25, 2024 12:14 pm

viju_009

24 February

Flooring & Floor Covering

After some ideas on making our patio kid friendly . Currently we have exposed aggregate…

viju_009

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viju_009

Feb 24, 2024 1:31 pm

Rajiv3382

24 February

Building in Vineyard with Rawson Building in Vineyard with Rawson

Weed problems Weed problems

Just started the Build process for Chifley 42 with Rawson homes in Vineyard NSW,…

Rajiv3382

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Rajiv3382

Feb 24, 2024 11:18 am

Bejay

24 February

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, has anyone been ask to do the weeds in their property while in the middle…

Bejay

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Bejay

Feb 24, 2024 8:40 am

Councils over interpreting brick covenant?Councils over interpreting brick covenant?

23 February

I recently hit a snag with my new build with Metricon. On the block I purchased…

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Living room help Living room help

Feb 23, 2024 8:43 pm

KayJade

22 February

Interior Decorating Lounge

Can anyone help with the layout of my living room, it seems that no matter what…

KayJade

9153

KayJade

Feb 22, 2024 1:09 am

simples

21 February

Soak Well Suggestions Soak Well Suggestions

Landscape & Garden Design

Finally got the Soakwell at my house sucked out. Now I’m looking for ideas on…

simples

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simples

Feb 21, 2024 7:21 pm

stanks

21 February

Oil under boards before laying Oil under boards before laying

Zincalume Staining Zincalume Staining

I'm about to put down some Merbau. Is it necessary to oil underneath the boards…

stanks

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stanks

Feb 21, 2024 5:51 pm

nookage

21 February

BOUNDARY FENCES: Timber Lapped and Capped OR Colorbond?BOUNDARY FENCES: Timber Lapped and Capped OR Colorbond?

Hi, I have an area of zincalume cladding encasing a number of external downpipes…

nookage

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nookage

Feb 21, 2024 5:41 pm

Our House Build

21 February

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, Our boundary perimeter fences need replacing (3 sides). From everyone's…

Our House Build

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Our House Build

Feb 21, 2024 1:47 pm

calvinhobbes1

20 February

Advice on new build Advice on new build

Hello, I am new here and looking for advice on an investment project. I have land…

calvinhobbes1

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calvinhobbes1

Feb 20, 2024 10:28 am

Do I need a new garage door motor or I being scammed?Do I need a new garage door motor or I being scammed?

20 February

Windows & Doors

My garage door has started playing up recently. Sometimes (and getting more frequent…

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QLD - Builder finished without notifying Building Certifier QLD - Builder finished without notifying Building Certifier

Feb 20, 2024 7:49 am

Peter W

15 February

Hydronic heating service & repairs Melbourne Hydronic heating service & repairs Melbourne

Hi, I contracted a Builder to do a Garage to Bedroom + ensuite conversion (Class…

Peter W

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Peter W

Feb 15, 2024 4:40 pm

Dave Nisbet

14 February

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good hydronic in slab heating speacialist who…

Dave Nisbet

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Dave Nisbet

Feb 14, 2024 1:57 pm

juzdoit

13 February

Fixing to inteternal fibre cement wall Fixing to inteternal fibre cement wall

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

All my inside walls are Fibre Cement House has Steel frames... Tricky when one wants…

juzdoit

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juzdoit

Feb 13, 2024 3:52 am

Akiko

13 February

Safety screens! Worth them?Safety screens! Worth them?

Safer Living

Hi everyone. I am a single mother with little daughter, living in a small tourist…

Akiko

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Akiko

Feb 13, 2024 1:55 am

HappyDoc

12 February

Terracotta roof replacement Terracotta roof replacement

colour scheme colour scheme

We're looking at replacing the roof of a heritage listed home so it needs to be…

HappyDoc

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HappyDoc

Feb 12, 2024 6:15 pm

colourwheel

12 February

Suggestions whether to build my granny flat first or house?Suggestions whether to build my granny flat first or house?

I'm renovating - building a small extension at the back of the late Edwardian house…

colourwheel

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colourwheel

Feb 12, 2024 6:08 pm

jossybgood

12 February

Inquiry regarding kitchen vinyl wrapping costs Inquiry regarding kitchen vinyl wrapping costs

hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback…

jossybgood

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jossybgood

Feb 12, 2024 10:10 am

wrapy

9 February

What is this under our vinyl in the kitchen?What is this under our vinyl in the kitchen?

Hi, I am in the process of planning to start a kitchen vinyl wrapping business in…

wrapy

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wrapy

Feb 09, 2024 5:56 am

Elspethdyce

8 February

Flooring & Floor Covering

Elspethdyce

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Elspethdyce

Feb 08, 2024 5:02 pm

whichbuilder

8 February

Survey for those who built recently, building now or soon Survey for those who built recently, building now or soon

Anyone using Bellriver bulder and doing the turnkey projects Anyone using Bellriver bulder and doing the turnkey projects

NSW

https://form.jotform.com/240284569218058 Please spare a moment to fill out this…

whichbuilder

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whichbuilder

Feb 08, 2024 2:29 am

cobrossaj

7 February

Vertical Garden - Kitchen Splashback Vertical Garden - Kitchen Splashback

NSW

Anyone using Bellriver bulder and doing the turnkey projects

cobrossaj

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cobrossaj

Feb 07, 2024 9:44 am

Growing Well

6 February

3777

Feb 06, 2024 5:04 pm

5 February

Decking & Span Table Decking & Span Table

Outdoor Living

Hi, Really struggling to find some consistency amongst Span Tables, can anyone help…

Yiannakis50

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Yiannakis50

Feb 05, 2024 4:09 pm

Robert.Clairs

5 February

1st Storey addition vs Lower level excavation 1st Storey addition vs Lower level excavation

Terra mater - Resiplank Rigid core hybrid flooring Terra mater - Resiplank Rigid core hybrid flooring

Hi there, We’ve recently had plans approved to add a 1st storey addition to our…

Robert.Clairs

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Robert.Clairs

Feb 05, 2024 2:15 pm

SouthiMonk

5 February

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hello all, I am thinking of getting my flooring replaced with Hybrid flooring. I…

SouthiMonk

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SouthiMonk

Feb 05, 2024 11:29 am

Sally174

4 February

Pot filler tap over hob Pot filler tap over hob

Color Thoughts | Renovators Delight Color Thoughts | Renovators Delight

Hello I'm remodeling my kitchen and evaluating ideas. We are in the last stages…

Sally174

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Sally174

Feb 04, 2024 3:20 pm

Nic Hobbo

3 February

Finishing Touch

Were struck with: Colorbond Ironstone Grey roof and cream windows. What color should…

Nic Hobbo

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Nic Hobbo

Feb 03, 2024 3:38 am

Reez

2 February

Combining Alfresco with the family room Combining Alfresco with the family room

Assistance with Exterior Roof and Brick Colours Assistance with Exterior Roof and Brick Colours

Hi everyone, Newbie renovator here, after some advice for combining our family…

Reez

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Reez

Feb 02, 2024 5:45 pm

cmckay

31 January

Bosch dishwasher Bosch dishwasher

Hi all, I am currently building through Simmonds and stuck deciding on my exterior…

cmckay

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cmckay

Jan 31, 2024 2:55 pm

Lenzie

31 January

Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey Metricon Homes - Delta Single storey

I am installing a new Bosch SMU4HTS01A built under dushwasher. I have 2 questions…

Lenzie

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Lenzie

Jan 31, 2024 12:54 pm

Tejasvi

29 January

Sienna Homes - Reviews?Sienna Homes - Reviews?

VIC

Hello All 🙂 We are planning to start our journey of construction our first home…

Tejasvi

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Tejasvi

Jan 29, 2024 8:18 pm

Vdo263

27 January

Building on rock Building on rock

VIC

Hi starting the process of looking around for Dual Occ builders. Looking to build…

Vdo263

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Vdo263

Jan 27, 2024 9:33 pm

SashR85

27 January

Buying Land

Hi all, I have been looking at land in South Australia, that is on a slope however…

SashR85

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SashR85

Jan 27, 2024 12:03 pm

clarencio

27 January

Orlando 20 HBC Orlando 20 HBC

Missing wall insulation Missing wall insulation

Hi, Would you please share some photos of your Orlando 20 HBC build? I would like…

clarencio

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clarencio

Jan 27, 2024 8:33 am

TeeGeeJay

26 January

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Hi all, I’m in a house built 7 yrs ago. One bedroom wall faces East and gets strong…

TeeGeeJay

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TeeGeeJay

Jan 26, 2024 3:03 pm

Pavlo

26 January

Terracotta roof draft issues Terracotta roof draft issues

Caustic acid bleach on driveway Caustic acid bleach on driveway

Hi everyone I have a terracotta tiles roof When I climb inside the roof cavity I…

Pavlo

4458

Pavlo

Jan 26, 2024 12:11 pm

Sterie74

26 January

My granny flat build journey My granny flat build journey

Hi. My son cleaned a oil spill with ' CRC oil fighter stain remover' on a coloured…

Sterie74

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Sterie74

Jan 26, 2024 11:53 am

OBI1canobeans

25 January

Owner Builder Forum

Any advice on how to ensure the kit home granny flat that im thinking of buying…

OBI1canobeans

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OBI1canobeans

Jan 24, 2024 11:41 pm

Lukeluke

23 January

Interior stone wall DIY Interior stone wall DIY

(Another) garage conversion advice thread (Another) garage conversion advice thread

Hi Would love some advice on a DIY project I've dived into that's now keeping me…

Lukeluke

4151

Lukeluke

Jan 23, 2024 6:46 pm

garfield

23 January

Strip drain Strip drain

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has switched from a small square tile insert…

garfield

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garfield

Jan 23, 2024 7:38 am

sejj

22 January

Regarding Burbank Bricks Regarding Burbank Bricks

Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together…

sejj

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sejj

Jan 22, 2024 5:38 pm

Teju

22 January

Installing laminate panels on concrete ceiling Installing laminate panels on concrete ceiling

Hi All, Recently we have signed a contract with Burbank and we are not aware that…

Teju

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Teju

Jan 22, 2024 3:03 pm

AttyJay

22 January