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decap
decap
10 July 2020

Merbau decking disaster - Please help!!!

Merbau decking disaster - Please help!!!

Keen to know how you got rid of the black. I’ve just had a herringbone merbau done and the trestle table the chippy was cutting on had metal legs that were on the new…

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decap
Jul 10, 2020 9:47 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
9 July 2020

Free land in exchange for house

Free land in exchange for house

Subdivision. Yes, it's possible in some areas. In other areas, no it's not. So you'd have to ask your council. But usually the block would have to be a fair bit larger than 720sqm.

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ddarroch
Jul 09, 2020 11:04 pm

Demo guy next door pulling out a tree and it has smashed out some bricks and cracked the wall. This a structural issue at…

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redfox
Jul 09, 2020 10:27 am

Hi all Has anyone gone through a situation where a builder has refused to increase a window height even though you are still at preliminary quotation stage?? I'm…

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elloelloelloqwer
Jul 08, 2020 8:37 pm
digitalkiwi
digitalkiwi
5 July 2020

Soft leaf buffalo struggling

Soft leaf buffalo struggling

Thanks, putting my mind at ease. I was told it was better than Sir Walter for Melbourne and has better shade tolerance, although I feel I’ve been sold hook, line and…

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digitalkiwi
Jul 05, 2020 12:11 pm
digitalkiwi
skywhi
skywhi
28 June 2020

Rathdowne Wollert

Rathdowne Wollert

Hi All, I am looking to ugrade to bigger house and thinking to buying in Rathdowne Wollert. Currently, I live in Aurora Estate but can't afford to buy in this estate as…

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skywhi
Jun 28, 2020 9:14 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
28 June 2020

Grass growing above garage door

Grass growing above garage door

Dry periods and irregular rainfall is conducive to sediment build up and the Melbourne metro and other areas have in excess of 90% precipitation that is drizzle or light…

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SaveH2O
Jun 28, 2020 3:21 pm
SaveH2O
D and C House
D and C House
24 June 2020

NBN New developer fee of $600

NBN New developer fee of $600

We had a similar thing. NBN advised they would potentially charge the $600 fee but they didn't do it. Though our circumstances were maybe a bit unique as NBN rolled out in…

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D and C House
Jun 24, 2020 11:30 pm
alexp79
alexp79
24 June 2020

Sisalation Paper on boundary brick wall

Sisalation Paper on boundary brick wall

In reverse brick veneer construction, you would need reflective but vapor permeable barrier from the outside side of your timber frame, but also optionally can add a layer…

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alexp79
Jun 24, 2020 12:02 pm
KameGame
KameGame
24 June 2020

Metricon contract is not fixed price

Metricon contract is not fixed price

Wouldn't the contract or Tender say if it's fixed price ? Do you have an option to cancel and sign with them again as a fixed price.

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KameGame
Jun 24, 2020 9:12 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 June 2020

M-city Clayton (VIC) build issues?

M-city Clayton (VIC) build issues?

That is more detailed to what was originally posted. There have been many posts on Homeone where people have said they were promised something they never received and the…

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SaveH2O
Jun 18, 2020 9:25 am
SaveH2O
DIYer123
DIYer123
12 June 2020

Pipe banging/water hamme

Pipe banging/water hamme

thankyou

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DIYer123
Jun 12, 2020 6:20 pm
hateserapiglia
hateserapiglia
11 June 2020

Considering doing my own site cut

Considering doing my own site cut

Hi Shack That is a fair point and one of my key concerns - I did think about just benching the site and builder complete the final cut I am getting the engineering done by…

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hateserapiglia
Jun 11, 2020 12:42 am
LoveHouse
LoveHouse
9 June 2020

Negotiating during COVID-19

Negotiating during COVID-19

Thanks Khusnil we dont qualify for the grand from any angle anyway ☹️

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LoveHouse
Jun 09, 2020 9:21 am
Melissa.b
Melissa.b
6 June 2020

NBN contact regarding crossover

NBN contact regarding crossover

Does anyone know what number i need to call to discuss getting exemption to allow my crossover to be closer than 1m from the nbn pit?

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Melissa.b
Jun 06, 2020 7:22 pm
Hazelnutty
Hazelnutty
5 June 2020

Why don’t builders build on stumps?

Why don’t builders build on stumps?

Thanks alexp79 That doesnt look like something that would work for my situation...

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Hazelnutty
Jun 05, 2020 12:14 pm
DIYer123
DIYer123
27 May 2020

Flooring squeking/banging

Flooring squeking/banging

thanks for reply. will definately look at

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DIYer123
May 27, 2020 12:26 pm
Harts
Harts
21 May 2020

Builders Warranty Insurance Vic Help

Builders Warranty Insurance Vic Help

You will find information here if you are in Victoria

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Harts
May 21, 2020 5:08 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 May 2020

Cutting strips of malthoid

Cutting strips of malthoid

Stanley knife and a straight edge over a piece of ply. Stewie

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Stewie D
May 20, 2020 7:24 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
19 May 2020

Contracts

Contracts

luxbuild I think you are correct. Regarding part 2 of 132, this suggests Home Buyers' could negotiate additional protections in HIA / MBA contracts to provide some more balance.

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Norfolk
May 19, 2020 9:05 am
JJ2019
JJ2019
12 May 2020

Colorbond fencing in Mt.Aitken/Highlands area

Colorbond fencing in Mt.Aitken/Highlands area

Hi Anyone could recommend me fencing contractors in Mt. Aitken/Highlands area in Craigieburn. Thanks

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JJ2019
May 12, 2020 5:02 pm
JJ2019
oneteaspoon
oneteaspoon
12 May 2020

Mysterious moisture in wardrobe

Mysterious moisture in wardrobe

norfolk Yes I understand about mould spores, I was a microbiologist prior to a workplace accident. My mum also has terminal lung disease & heart, kidney, liver &…

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oneteaspoon
May 12, 2020 12:15 am
cesarspalace
cesarspalace
11 May 2020

Ducted Gas Heating vent - included in builders warranty?

Ducted Gas Heating vent - included in builders warranty?

Thanks for your reply. I dread thinking about calling the builders. Climbed into the roof and fixed it myself. Now the heating is back to normal. In fact better than the…

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cesarspalace
May 11, 2020 9:56 am
MClark
MClark
10 May 2020

Recycled timber flooring

Recycled timber flooring

Not sure on the specific supplier of boards. May need to do some research, best contact an installer and ask them direct.

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MClark
May 10, 2020 8:46 pm
MClark
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 May 2020

Rain Water Pump - included in 7 year building warranty?

Rain Water Pump - included in 7 year building warranty?

That eliminates the switching device being at fault. They have used a hydraulically operated device and they are pretty much bullet proof. A good choice. Although an…

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SaveH2O
May 10, 2020 1:44 pm
SaveH2O
CF Design
CF Design
9 May 2020

3D Rendering Software

3D Rendering Software

Someone already mentioned SketchUp which is used fairly widely in Architecture. The "Make" version is free and it's pretty simple to learn. You can reassign textures and…

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CF Design
May 09, 2020 5:11 pm
Alex2424
Alex2424
9 May 2020

Floorplans from the 90s/2000s

Floorplans from the 90s/2000s

Hi everyone, has anyone got any interesting 1990s/ early 2000s home floorplans they could share on here. I love the designs from these eras especially with the pitched…

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Alex2424
May 09, 2020 2:43 pm
Alex2424
Coolc
Coolc
9 May 2020

Fence ripped out by builder next door

Fence ripped out by builder next door
1, 2

How did this end up ?

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Coolc
May 09, 2020 9:43 am
Althom
Althom
2 May 2020

A DIY universal Ratchet

A DIY universal Ratchet

Seems to be a lot of bots on here lately

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Althom
May 02, 2020 1:21 pm
Althom
Gaudi
Gaudi
29 April 2020

Small Deck Area - What brand to use

Small Deck Area - What brand to use

There are a range of quality non timber boards you’ll find once you look into it some more. Another option to look into. https://nexgendecking.com.au I’d suggest…

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Gaudi
Apr 29, 2020 2:59 am
chayanthi
chayanthi
24 April 2020

Somers Estate, Greenvale

Somers Estate, Greenvale

We're moving to Somers in a few weeks! There doesn't seem to be a community group for this estate yet, so we've created one. In keeping with HomeOne rules I won't post…

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chayanthi
Apr 24, 2020 8:03 pm
Oldwolf
Oldwolf
23 April 2020

Question regarding vacuum for stairs

Question regarding vacuum for stairs

Cleaning the stairs is sometimes a difficult task. The maybe works effectively in the cleaning. Various models like Dyson, Shark clean the floors effectively.

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Oldwolf
Apr 23, 2020 10:25 pm
Oldwolf
ravio1_2
ravio1_2
18 April 2020

Did anyone build with Ranshe Home builder in Victoria

Did anyone build with Ranshe Home builder in Victoria

I built my first home with Ranshe back in 2011. After 9 years of that experience now i am building my second home with them in…

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ravio1_2
Apr 18, 2020 1:35 pm
building-expert
building-expert
14 April 2020

'Buying' Plans from builder?

'Buying' Plans from builder?

Ask the builder first

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building-expert
Apr 14, 2020 10:54 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
12 April 2020

Advice / Help - Building Contract

Advice / Help - Building Contract

I think you are asking for trouble. Doozer1905 is right. If you have known the builder for 30 years why is there no licence? Maybe it was cancelled for misconduct. In…

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building-expert
Apr 12, 2020 8:29 am
building-expert
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
5 April 2020

6 star rating on this floor plan

6 star rating on this floor plan

Thanks for your input. I have forgotten to mention that my block is a corner lot and the side that is facing the 2nd Street is the southern side. I could flip the…

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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 05, 2020 4:20 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
1 April 2020

infills for 2nd storey of home: brick vs lightweight infill

infills for 2nd storey of home: brick vs lightweight infill

Hi all, first home builder here so excuse me if my terminology is incorrect. I am hoping to build soon and I would like my facade to look something like this:

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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 01, 2020 12:38 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
28 March 2020

Do the right thing Metricon; close your display centres now

Do the right thing Metricon; close your display centres now

Hi jack, I respect your concerns The government has decided the construction industry as an essential business. I don’t think this risk is any different to a takeaway…

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forrestmount
Mar 28, 2020 2:03 am
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
16 March 2020

Townhouse Structural design validation

Townhouse Structural design validation

Thanks. I will try to get hold of those drawings.

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rajan_g4
Mar 16, 2020 2:21 pm
rajan_g4
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
13 March 2020

Cost to have interior of house professionally painted

Cost to have interior of house professionally painted

House slab size includes everything,including eves, 200m2 house being a typical 4x2x2

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thepa1nter
Mar 13, 2020 5:48 am
thepa1nter
Joker
Joker
27 February 2020

Broke builder link

Broke builder link

Very unfortunate that poor quality building work is so well protected in Australia ,builders that screw you get way too much in their favour,HIA,MBA two of the reasons…

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Joker
Feb 27, 2020 12:18 pm
Rookireno
Rookireno
17 February 2020

Dryrod - any good ??

Dryrod - any good ??

Good to know. Thanks very much for the reply and info.

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Rookireno
Feb 17, 2020 1:07 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
12 February 2020

What is the difference between Mullions and Column?

What is the difference between Mullions and Column?

Mullion on relates to windows or screens. A column is structural.

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arcadelt
Feb 12, 2020 6:26 pm
WL2005HBD
WL2005HBD
11 February 2020

Bank valuation differences?

Bank valuation differences?

Hi everyone, Currently going through a new house build. 2 weeks from contracts and timelines are getting really tight now. We had our tender valued by WBC through our…

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WL2005HBD
Feb 11, 2020 7:25 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
4 February 2020

Anyone used Leafbusters recently - 2013?

Anyone used Leafbusters recently - 2013?

DO NOT USE LEAFBUSTERS they are now owned by greysons gutter guard who have a well documented history of sloppy workmanship and bullying. Just go and read their google…

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SaveH2O
Feb 03, 2020 11:06 pm
SaveH2O
Gaudi
Gaudi
29 January 2020

Article on climate change ‘cracking’

Article on climate change ‘cracking’

https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/prop ... buildings/ At least a sensible option is mentioned to support prevention. “Another option is to put paving all around the…

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Gaudi
Jan 29, 2020 10:09 pm
MClark
MClark
22 January 2020

One neighbour objected to reduced front set back

One neighbour objected to reduced front set back

No personal experiences with something this specific but I would be pushing your point to council. What I do find is squeaky wheel gets the grease in these situations.…

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MClark
Jan 22, 2020 8:54 pm
MClark
vicman80
vicman80
15 January 2020

who is Buying In Modeina Estate Burnside

who is Buying In Modeina Estate Burnside

did u end up buying in Modeina ?

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vicman80
Jan 15, 2020 12:26 pm

Stage 1 Quantities

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 15, 2020 9:30 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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