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Double door frame size Double door frame size

Hi, I am approaching end of the build. My final invoice will be given to me soon…

joe2022

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joe2022

Jul 21, 2023 11:43 pm

Dan87

20 July 2023

Shallow lot designs Shallow lot designs

Current door width is approx 2700, looking to have double doors fitted 820-820.…

Dan87

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Dan87

Jul 20, 2023 6:31 pm

Cracker7974

19 July 2023

Spare Monier Tudor Barrummandi concrete tiles Spare Monier Tudor Barrummandi concrete tiles

Would anyone on this forum know of a builder/company in Brisbane with house designs…

Cracker7974

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Cracker7974

Jul 19, 2023 6:18 pm

wally97

19 July 2023

Feedback requested from anyone that's used Pentablock Feedback requested from anyone that's used Pentablock

Our house was completed 8 years ago. Builder did not leave any spare roof tiles…

wally97

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wally97

Jul 19, 2023 4:31 pm

random111

19 July 2023

Landscape & Garden Design

As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products…

random111

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random111

Jul 19, 2023 9:35 am

creztor

16 July 2023

Options for Retaining Wall Sloping Hill Options for Retaining Wall Sloping Hill

Landscape & Garden Design

Howdy all. I am looking for feedback on what people would do to maximise and make…

creztor

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creztor

Jul 16, 2023 2:08 pm

Adam2023

14 July 2023

Patchy unknown flooring Patchy unknown flooring

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi Everyone, Ripped up the carpet and the surface below has come loose and you can…

10137

Jul 14, 2023 6:42 pm

12 July 2023

Bought an old house that has had old breezeway area downstairs area enclosed into…

dmm12

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dmm12

Jul 12, 2023 6:04 pm

Jennif

11 July 2023

Any issues?Any issues?

Central Properties Central Properties

I am looking at building a house. Has anyone used Construkt Homes (based in Adelaide…

Jennif

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Jennif

Jul 11, 2023 10:56 pm

Dilu

11 July 2023

Sydney C4 accredited verifier Sydney C4 accredited verifier

Hi, just need to ask if anyone build with Central Properties in Victoria. Thankd

Dilu

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Dilu

Jul 11, 2023 9:43 pm

bpyt

10 July 2023

Need suggestions for home improvement Need suggestions for home improvement

Hi all, I'm based in Sydney and currently in the process of building a second addition…

bpyt

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bpyt

Jul 10, 2023 4:01 pm

sarahjane23

10 July 2023

Would you do this reno?Would you do this reno?

Hi, Looking to add an ensuite to one of the bedrooms and make it a Master BR. Please…

sarahjane23

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sarahjane23

Jul 10, 2023 12:02 pm

thorny25

9 July 2023

Multipurpose lounge with balcony Multipurpose lounge with balcony

Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor…

thorny25

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thorny25

Jul 09, 2023 6:55 pm

balajmn

9 July 2023

Need help with flooring options Need help with flooring options

NSW

First time building 2 storey home in NSW. Below Current plan have separate balcony…

balajmn

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balajmn

Jul 09, 2023 6:06 pm

lisi

8 July 2023

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi there, I'm a conplete newbie to this, but I'm looking to put a floor down in…

lisi

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lisi

Jul 08, 2023 10:45 am

Lidia

8 July 2023

Variation in white tile colour Variation in white tile colour

Holman deck lights Holman deck lights

Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable. The large…

Lidia

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Lidia

Jul 08, 2023 9:28 am

Stevo30

6 July 2023

Lighting + Lighting Design

So I'm just reading up on this ecosystem of lights. I'm planning on putting deck…

Stevo30

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Stevo30

Jul 06, 2023 6:43 pm

Sanders2

2 July 2023

Cracks Where a Wall Meets the Ceiling in garage Cracks Where a Wall Meets the Ceiling in garage

Partial Occupancy Certificate Partial Occupancy Certificate

My garage Cracked Where a Wall Meets the Ceiling along the shadow line ceiling,…

Sanders2

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Sanders2

Jul 02, 2023 9:09 am

rupak50

1 July 2023

Certifier and the Brisbane development website Certifier and the Brisbane development website

Hi All We are about to buy a newly constructed house and have got a partial occupancy…

rupak50

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rupak50

Jul 01, 2023 6:48 pm

kam1

30 June 2023

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…

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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

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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…

4551

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

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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

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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

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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