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MaryO
MaryO
30 June 2023

Looking for house plans improvement recommendations

Looking for house plans improvement recommendations

Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional.

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MaryO
Jun 30, 2023 6:39 pm
Dogy Rogy
Dogy Rogy
29 June 2023

Spa Baths

Spa Baths

Ok thanks heaps for your taking the time to reply.

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Dogy Rogy
Jun 29, 2023 4:52 pm
Kai13
Kai13
28 June 2023

NCAT Order Breached

NCAT Order Breached

I am new to this forum so please bear with me. An NCAT order was breach by our neighbour regarding a retaining wall dispute. He is the owner of a building company and he…

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Kai13
Jun 28, 2023 3:00 pm
tigerzen
tigerzen
28 June 2023

Leaks on ceiling

Leaks on ceiling

There is water getting into the ceiling, I expected to find some holes in the corrugated roof but there weren't any so I suspect that the roof drip edge is letting water…

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tigerzen
Jun 28, 2023 2:55 pm
jimbo jim
jimbo jim
28 June 2023

Boutique Homes

Boutique Homes

Thanks for the insight.

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jimbo jim
Jun 28, 2023 1:14 pm
Pulse
Pulse
27 June 2023

Hole on brick veneer wall

Hole on brick veneer wall

can’t tell from the photo, a tie down rod will be 12mm, is it a steel beam? he should be able to work it out

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3372
Pulse
Jun 27, 2023 8:53 pm
dmm12
dmm12
27 June 2023

Drive way channel drain

Drive way channel drain

Yeah mine about 9 metres long and 8 wide with slope of 25% at one point but the end point of the outlet is past the side of garage and if he concretes allowing for…

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dmm12
Jun 27, 2023 8:27 am
Manz23
Manz23
26 June 2023

Restoration of old cupboard

Restoration of old cupboard

Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking some advice as to the best product to use to give it an oil but also bring it to life a…

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2700
Manz23
Jun 26, 2023 3:28 pm
Manz23
Bobdaboarder
Bobdaboarder
26 June 2023

Builder Labour Rates

Builder Labour Rates

Rates are for him.

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Bobdaboarder
Jun 26, 2023 2:10 pm
vgolfoz
vgolfoz
26 June 2023

Glass Bricks and DIY

Glass Bricks and DIY

Nobody?

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vgolfoz
Jun 26, 2023 11:25 am
DebMike
DebMike
24 June 2023

Recommendation for Assistance on lodging objection

Recommendation for Assistance on lodging objection

Hi, Appreciate any recommendations for town planners or advisors who can help assist to assess and draft an objection to a neighbour’s development in Northern Beaches.…

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DebMike
Jun 24, 2023 8:32 am
Dataman
Dataman
22 June 2023

Joists under shower tray

Joists under shower tray

Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor works. Current subfloor is hardwood T&G floorboards on 90x45 joists, but intention is to…

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4390
Dataman
Jun 22, 2023 4:24 pm
building-expert
building-expert
21 June 2023

Termite Protection

Termite Protection

Yes, neither is termite damage that is not covered by your house insurance.

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5643
building-expert
Jun 21, 2023 2:25 pm
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 June 2023

Gutter cleaning tools for concrete tiled roof.

Gutter cleaning tools for concrete tiled roof.

No, I even have sections of narrowness where the tiles won't slide up any further. When I manage some spare time, I might play around with the first DIY part of my…

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SaveH2O
Jun 21, 2023 12:14 am
SaveH2O
building-expert
building-expert
20 June 2023

Pre-construction stage- Variations taking 6+ weeks to comple

Pre-construction stage- Variations taking 6+ weeks to comple

The fastest thing a builder will do is bank your cheque, those systems work perfectly with lightning speed, everything else is slow burn. Just the way it is.

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building-expert
Jun 20, 2023 11:11 am
building-expert
Callmeyo
Callmeyo
19 June 2023

Building with Tempo Living

Building with Tempo Living

Hi, Would like to know if you have heard anything re: Tempo Living ?

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Callmeyo
Jun 19, 2023 10:52 pm
vivm
vivm
19 June 2023

Stamford 38

Stamford 38

Hi all stamford owners thank for sharing your experience. We had look at warnavale stamford 38 and we really like it. Just need to know how was your experience with…

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vivm
Jun 19, 2023 1:26 am

How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect the duct joined to the vent from inside the house, without going into the roof cavity?

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Thefence5
Jun 17, 2023 11:28 pm
world2160
world2160
17 June 2023

Modular above ground pool over Private Sewer line

Modular above ground pool over Private Sewer line

Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m…

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world2160
Jun 17, 2023 10:46 am
Woody11
Woody11
15 June 2023

Brick window sills

Brick window sills

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Woody11
Jun 15, 2023 9:51 pm
haba
haba
14 June 2023

Lining Shed

Lining Shed

Hi, I am sheeting the inside of a 5.7 x 8m shed with gyprock. Unfortunately the shed wasn't designed for internal cladding but I have been framing it up as strongly as…

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haba
Jun 14, 2023 6:16 pm

Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window…

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building-expert
Jun 14, 2023 12:22 pm
building-expert
ammukuttan
ammukuttan
14 June 2023

Noisy water pump from rainwater tank

Noisy water pump from rainwater tank

Thank you plumbingdoctor, My plumber replaced the…

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74505
ammukuttan
Jun 14, 2023 10:58 am
Pulse
Pulse
13 June 2023

Weep holes neighbours

Weep holes neighbours

it depends on the natural ground level, if they excavated their boundary wall needed to be built as a retaining wall. If you filled, which sounds like the case then you…

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5035
Pulse
Jun 13, 2023 7:08 pm
Ardo
Ardo
12 June 2023

Concrete slab formwork - what happens after?

Concrete slab formwork - what happens after?

The concreter will take and reuse. In my case I bought structural LVLs and scraped them back and used them as joists.

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Ardo
Jun 12, 2023 10:03 pm
Holelot
Holelot
12 June 2023

Occupancy certificate

Occupancy certificate

Just wondering if you got your OC ? we are in NSW and are also having a few issues getting ours. Also thinking of moving in as we're running out of cash

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Holelot
Jun 12, 2023 9:06 pm
Holelot
Holelot
12 June 2023

Occupancy certificate

Occupancy certificate

We are in NSW and require 2 positive covenants to be placed on the property didnt really underdtand this but apparently it will take a few months, and have just been…

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Holelot
Jun 12, 2023 5:26 pm
building-expert
building-expert
8 June 2023

DBDRV

DBDRV
1, 2, 3

You can't, you have to go through DBDRV and get a certificate that the dispute is unresolved before you can make claim in VCAT

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building-expert
Jun 08, 2023 7:00 pm
building-expert
Taffy
Taffy
8 June 2023

Paint colour help please

Paint colour help please

Thankyou so much 😀 I've decided on White on white for doors and trims, White on white 50% on ceiling and Mt buller for walls. Fingers crossed it will look OK 😀

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Taffy
Jun 08, 2023 10:44 am
Taffy
Holelot
Holelot
8 June 2023

Does my deck need handrails?

Does my deck need handrails?

I've just built 3 stairs off a landing out the back and been told by the private certifier I need hand rails sorry tried to attach a pic but couldn't mine don't have sides…

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Holelot
Jun 08, 2023 9:49 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
7 June 2023

LMI or Saving? - Help, which is better?

LMI or Saving? - Help, which is better?

brokers will also be in a position to get you a better rate than the advertised rate most times.

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ponzutwo
Jun 07, 2023 2:43 pm
linka1999
linka1999
3 June 2023

Tender and Roof Colours

Tender and Roof Colours

Hey. Head to a metal and decide on which profile you will use first. Profiles with larger corrugations can greatly change the appearance of the color in different…

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linka1999
Jun 04, 2023 12:10 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
31 May 2023

Waterproofing; bathroom vs shower

Waterproofing; bathroom vs shower

The Australian Standards are on the same level of hierarchy as Performance Solutions. The NCC is the primary document and it is performance based. Provided a Performance…

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SaveH2O
May 31, 2023 6:34 am
SaveH2O
MyFirst
MyFirst
30 May 2023

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.
1, 2

Head to Roofing Supplies Online. Get Links to the RSO website where you can by Permastop 55mm Roof Blankets. Get contractors to install under sheet. Best stuff we have used so far!

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MyFirst
May 30, 2023 11:01 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
30 May 2023

Rendered cladding walls cracks

Rendered cladding walls cracks

The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall.

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8180
MyFirst
May 30, 2023 10:56 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
28 May 2023

Cracking Hebel root cause analysis

Cracking Hebel root cause analysis

How wide are cracks? Can post some photos

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Pedro4137
May 28, 2023 1:24 pm
chippy
chippy
25 May 2023

Front Gate handle keeps coming off

Front Gate handle keeps coming off

Get some long brass machine screws and bolt right through the gate and put brass acorn nuts and washers on the other side. It will never come off

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chippy
May 25, 2023 11:33 am
chippy
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
24 May 2023

Clause 37 - HIA contract - defects and Final Payment

Clause 37 - HIA contract - defects and Final Payment

I don't disagree with most of what you said. Except that migrants aren't a target market. The fact many migrants are in new estates is reflective of the socio economic…

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ponzutwo
May 24, 2023 8:42 am
gommeqld
gommeqld
23 May 2023

Soundproofing regulations in Australia

Soundproofing regulations in Australia

If you don't want to annoy the neighbours then simply get yourself some good head phones. For me the sound is much better using headphones. The NCC (National Construction…

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21123
gommeqld
May 23, 2023 11:49 pm
layman1
layman1
23 May 2023

Cracking and popping noises in roof and walls

Cracking and popping noises in roof and walls

Agree, and the frequency is high too. I put lots of efforts to identify the trusses, loose water pipes etc which could be the main culprits, even put cctv cameras around…

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layman1
May 23, 2023 10:15 am
DIY_Debbie
DIY_Debbie
22 May 2023

Urgent!!! Bathroom walls

Urgent!!! Bathroom walls

Render your bathroom walls, two opinions versus the one, makes you wonder.

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DIY_Debbie
May 22, 2023 12:16 pm
DIY_Debbie
Pulse
Pulse
19 May 2023

PVC pipe through footing

PVC pipe through footing

yep sounds good make the footing bigger to to allow for the pipe in the middle

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5284
Pulse
May 19, 2023 9:46 pm
KHardy
KHardy
19 May 2023

Clunking noises Steel frame

Clunking noises Steel frame

Hi, I have a steel frame house which was built 2 years ago. When you are down stairs you can hear clunking noises when someone is walking around. We were told if you…

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KHardy
May 19, 2023 10:56 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
19 May 2023

Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a…

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stonesthrow
May 19, 2023 8:28 am
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
14 May 2023

Sliding Doors

Sliding Doors

we have a standard size and often we have a lot of variety to choose

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Infinite-Justice
May 14, 2023 11:34 pm
Harts
Harts
13 May 2023

Window for VCAT claim

Window for VCAT claim

Hi Lisa06, You may already have your answer but will post anyway as others may need this information. Plumbers BUILDING ACT 1993 - SECT 134A Limitation on time when…

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Harts
May 13, 2023 11:21 pm
strannik
strannik
11 May 2023

Building certificate for each stage

Building certificate for each stage

Not unless you have managed to put it as a special condition into the contract somehow.

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strannik
May 11, 2023 11:45 pm
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
11 May 2023

is location of mains connection required before electrical r

is location of mains connection required before electrical r

Thanks for info, yes met with Power Utility, Builder's Site Supervisor and Electrician on site and aligned on the mains connection. Seems like the builder and Electrician…

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KangarooBuilder
May 11, 2023 10:53 am

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