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michaelmcg
michaelmcg
6 April 2019

Repairs to vitrabond

Repairs to vitrabond

Hi all, Recently did some touch up repairs to vitrabond panel but now can see some over spray in sunlight. Any recommendations of what product to use to remove this?

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michaelmcg
Apr 06, 2019 6:39 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 April 2019

TreesandRocks

TreesandRocks

You need to use a proper thread title when you start a thread seeking advice. It also helps others later when they are doing a forum key word search. I will answer your…

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SaveH2O
Apr 06, 2019 12:12 pm
SaveH2O
gillybean
gillybean
6 April 2019

Can you add a waterfall edge after installation?????

Can you add a waterfall edge after installation?????

Hi Miss81, may I ask what is the color of your interior wall? is that hog bristle full? thanks. Seeing as the thread is 11 years old its fairy…

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gillybean
Apr 06, 2019 11:04 am
gillybean
Trudil2605
Trudil2605
6 April 2019

JG king Buxton

JG king Buxton

Does any one have pics of the Jg King Buxton built?

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Trudil2605
Apr 06, 2019 10:08 am
Plcnewhome
Plcnewhome
5 April 2019

Building inspectors views. Key Building Consultants.

Building inspectors views. Key Building Consultants.
1, 2

I agree with you there re the contracts. It is interesting, you have a cooling off period unless you get legal advice then you don’t. Given all the palava the ACCC…

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Plcnewhome
Apr 05, 2019 2:35 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 April 2019

review bans not good for consumer

review bans not good for consumer

Because the OP's linked article is two years old and Wisdom Homes were subsequently found by the ACCC to be using an unfair contract clause which no longer apllies in…

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SaveH2O
Apr 05, 2019 2:12 pm
SaveH2O

I have lived in my Jandson home for just over 1.5 years and commenced landscaping the front area by planting some hedges. Whilst…

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jason.sin55
Apr 05, 2019 9:09 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 April 2019

storm drain

storm drain

That is what I have understood. Re the Termicide reticulation pipe, I am not sure whether the regulations apply to the required separation distance between it and the…

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SaveH2O
Apr 05, 2019 8:30 am
SaveH2O
LochietheChippy
LochietheChippy
3 April 2019

Gap at the architrave joins

Gap at the architrave joins

Painters probably used a putty instead of a plaster on the joins, chippy may not have glued the mitres either, houses also move 30mm over there life time

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LochietheChippy
Apr 03, 2019 1:31 pm
Joel
Joel
2 April 2019

Hinges

Hinges

Hi all. I’m just wondering if anyone on here could tell me what type of hinges I could use on this? It’s a pool storage lid...already built just needs hinging.…

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Joel
Apr 02, 2019 8:39 pm
gillybean
gillybean
2 April 2019

Ceiling height concern

Ceiling height concern

Even if it was a mistake (which it isn’t) no one would be able to tell anyway. Stop worrying about trivial matters and put your energy towards making sure it’s being…

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gillybean
Apr 02, 2019 4:13 pm
gillybean
nhariram
nhariram
2 April 2019

Wallara Waters/Wallan

Wallara Waters/Wallan
1 ... 22, 23, 24

That's pretty cool, hoping to get more updates from WW and move forward with the build.

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nhariram
Apr 02, 2019 3:15 pm
nhariram
alexp79
alexp79
2 April 2019

Slab cost related to soil test result

Slab cost related to soil test result

Well, for S class slab you generally require to only have beams and load bearing walls while for H2 sites you might need piles + thicker semi-suspended slab + additional…

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alexp79
Apr 02, 2019 11:09 am
justme15
justme15
2 April 2019

Hebel vs Masterwall vs others.

Hebel vs Masterwall vs others.

Thanks for your contribution and input again alexp79

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justme15
Apr 02, 2019 7:04 am
robbert
robbert
2 April 2019

Ceiling height

Ceiling height

That's a perfect height, ours is a little higher and I don't like it

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robbert
Apr 02, 2019 2:00 am
robbert

Thanks. Got it on sec 8.6:

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JoePathan
Apr 01, 2019 10:10 pm
Canola81
Canola81
1 April 2019

Spouting

Spouting

I’m installing 12m of colourblind spouting on a pergola with internal clips, can I put one piece up at a time and slide together while it’s up?

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Canola81
Apr 01, 2019 7:06 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
31 March 2019

Extra costs for driveway site cut

Extra costs for driveway site cut

You'll need a complete analysisof the data on the siteworks, Contour, Geotech report, details and cost breakdowns, before and after you signed the building contract Ill…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 31, 2019 9:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Conzo123murphy
Conzo123murphy
30 March 2019

Building defects

Building defects

What’s happening here

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Conzo123murphy
Mar 30, 2019 12:44 am
HowardH
HowardH
29 March 2019

Small custom builder recommendations in Melbourne

Small custom builder recommendations in Melbourne

Thanks Adventurer1, I will check them out as well

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HowardH
Mar 29, 2019 6:13 pm
Justin T
Justin T
29 March 2019

Woodlea building

Woodlea building
1, 2, 3

Hi guys, has any one had delays with titles. Stage 29 was due to title in Feb and now it says April 2019. Wondering if anyone experienced any sort of delays and how many months?

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Justin T
Mar 29, 2019 2:32 pm
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
29 March 2019

Brick finishing issue

Brick finishing issue

Looking at your picture you have the deadly combination of the following... 1, Brickwork laid in a dirty state 2, A colour veneer brick…

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abrickspecialist
Mar 29, 2019 1:25 pm
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
29 March 2019

What is wrong with these bricks?

What is wrong with these bricks?

As Kateyxoxo says the problem is Manganese leaching from the brickwork. Manganese is the material added to clay to get brown bricks and once the bricks are fired it is…

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abrickspecialist
Mar 29, 2019 12:50 pm
abrickspecialist
Bec_Sezza
Bec_Sezza
29 March 2019

Gas Strut Servery Window

Gas Strut Servery Window

Hi. I know I have done things the wrong way and planned my whole kitchen renovation around a gas strut servery window without having sourced one first and all my kitchen…

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Bec_Sezza
Mar 29, 2019 11:50 am
JoePathan
JoePathan
29 March 2019

Exhaust fan

Exhaust fan

???

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JoePathan
Mar 29, 2019 6:32 am
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
29 March 2019

Cracks on Bricks

Cracks on Bricks

I've got 20 years experience in the brick industry, from being a brick cleaner, brick layer to becoming the Technical Account manager for a major brick manufacturer. I've…

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abrickspecialist
Mar 29, 2019 12:35 am
abrickspecialist
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
28 March 2019

House Number Allocations

House Number Allocations

Thanks. That is awesome. Explains it all

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NathanRetreat298
Mar 28, 2019 7:23 pm
NathanRetreat298
Eco Builder
Eco Builder
28 March 2019

Double carport on small lot queenslander

Double carport on small lot queenslander

Hey Forevertherenovator, Speak with Peta from Brisbane Town Planning. She is absolutely awesome and will be the best Town Planer to guide you through. She has an enormous…

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Eco Builder
Mar 28, 2019 4:57 pm
Eco Builder
Manhattan52
Manhattan52
28 March 2019

Building with wisdom homes

Building with wisdom homes

There is a main wisdom thread on this forum viewtopic.php?f=31&t=71662&p=1841150#p1841150

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Manhattan52
Mar 28, 2019 7:01 am
Manhattan52
skadoosh
skadoosh
27 March 2019

When should the final payment be made?

When should the final payment be made?

Thank you. That is for WA - I'm assuming it'd be the same all over Australia

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skadoosh
Mar 27, 2019 9:32 pm
Construction Lawyer
Construction Lawyer
27 March 2019

building contract

building contract

Hi mate. You should've done due diligence before commencing a project with that builder. For you to get out of the contract, you should provide some grounds. For example:…

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Construction Lawyer
Mar 27, 2019 4:59 pm
Construction Lawyer
saini
saini
26 March 2019

Slab Cost

Slab Cost

Hi, If we build house in Jubilee Wyndham Vale need to pay extra for slab. Actually We have land in Jubilee Stage 8. Our builder extra $25000 charged for slab only as well…

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saini
Mar 26, 2019 8:19 am
Becstarr3
Becstarr3
26 March 2019

New to building

New to building

Anyone building in freeling? I got a quote and footings are 40k and then travel is 6k then 1k for flooring and 1k for a/c then $500 for the render is this right

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Becstarr3
Mar 26, 2019 7:28 am
alexp79
alexp79
25 March 2019

Wall deviation

Wall deviation

you can at least try, it doesn't cost anything try :)

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alexp79
Mar 25, 2019 3:32 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
25 March 2019

Raised surface at the corner

Raised surface at the corner

" Looks to me like the paper corner tape hasn't been bedded properly" Yep, I have to agree with…

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Stewie D
Mar 25, 2019 3:07 pm
bignewadventure
bignewadventure
25 March 2019

Dilemma about position of masterbedroom

Dilemma about position of masterbedroom

My main concern when placing a master bedroom is that it is as far away as possible from the living/kitchen areas. I put a higher price on 'quiet' rather than 'light'. …

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bignewadventure
Mar 25, 2019 12:40 pm
bignewadventure
leonrhind
leonrhind
24 March 2019

Black slimy algae on Merbau after stripping back with OMO

Black slimy algae on Merbau after stripping back with OMO

Looking for Help I've recently been stripping my Merbau decking back as I had used a 'Merbau' tone oil…

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leonrhind
Mar 24, 2019 3:14 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 March 2019

Roller Shutters

Roller Shutters

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SaveH2O
Mar 23, 2019 8:53 pm
SaveH2O
Ultra Bin Hire
Ultra Bin Hire
23 March 2019

Rubbish Bins on-site

Rubbish Bins on-site

Short of setting up cameras and bright sensor spotlights to try and deter, security fences are probably the best way to go especially if you have a big project on the go.…

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Ultra Bin Hire
Mar 23, 2019 6:49 pm
Ktheff
Ktheff
23 March 2019

Knock down cost

Knock down cost

Does anyone have 1st hand advice on a knock down cost, abestos fibro house??

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Ktheff
Mar 23, 2019 6:20 am
PapaFHB
PapaFHB
21 March 2019

Burbank Review Vic Melbourne SE

Burbank Review Vic Melbourne SE

anyone building with Burbank Im about to sign a contract with them any reviews on quality and workmanship

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PapaFHB
Mar 21, 2019 9:36 pm
iTool
iTool
21 March 2019

What is Rigid Slab Freeboard?

What is Rigid Slab Freeboard?

I think it depends on the reason for the piering. For instance, if they've been specified to address the impacts of a tree of influence (soil drying/shrinkage only)…

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iTool
Mar 21, 2019 1:01 pm

I only Recommend and Use BOSCH cordless tools from…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 21, 2019 10:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
karen5784
karen5784
20 March 2019

Party wall system certificate- VIC

Party wall system certificate- VIC

Hi All, We are the owner builder for our extension. One thing on the final inspection checklist states “A letter from the builder certify that the party wall system has…

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karen5784
Mar 20, 2019 11:10 am
JoePathan
JoePathan
19 March 2019

Hole at the window corners

Hole at the window corners

Ok. Thanks

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JoePathan
Mar 19, 2019 9:23 pm
Klogwog
Klogwog
19 March 2019

Burbank review and time to build - vic

Burbank review and time to build - vic

Not to good doorframes are different hight supposed to be all the same hight. All ceilings are spray painted and first coat on walls as well then roller finished on walls…

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Klogwog
Mar 19, 2019 6:19 pm
alexp79
alexp79
19 March 2019

Slab Type

Slab Type

Yes. The report should say: site classified as P due to ..., but soil class is ... (M/H1/H2, etc.)

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alexp79
Mar 19, 2019 1:58 pm
HappyPics
HappyPics
18 March 2019

Rain runoff getting down the outside wall and through the sl

Rain runoff getting down the outside wall and through the sl

After the recent heavy rain we've got a water issue in our garage.The bottom of the house is Besser block walls that sits below ground level. The run-off coming down the…

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HappyPics
Mar 18, 2019 3:07 pm
patel1783
patel1783
18 March 2019

Metronest Review

Metronest Review

That what they did with us.. show us something before deposit & after that they changed their inclusion list. Many more stuff i have to share but right now I'm waiting…

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patel1783
Mar 18, 2019 12:48 am

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