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terry&fi
terry&fi
6 December 2010

DIY light fitting

DIY light fitting

Hi.... Yes, what everyone else said. We are building the Clarendon Ballina 43 atm and we want to put ALOT of lighting in our new home but the prices are sooooo…

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terry&fi
Dec 06, 2010 3:20 pm
Aiah
Aiah
3 December 2010

Soil tests states s class builders says no!

Soil tests states s class builders says no!

Builders local knowledge may be worth something, ive done houses next to each other, and one was an M site, the other was a P, both were the same material... exactly the…

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Aiah
Dec 03, 2010 5:18 pm
Aiah
iceman316
iceman316
3 December 2010

25*25 size bathroon tiles in melbourne

25*25 size bathroon tiles in melbourne

Hi guys, I've been replacing few tiles in my bathroom. apparently they bit old school and the size is 25*25 CM. Just wondering if i can find this size of tiles anywhere…

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iceman316
Dec 03, 2010 3:14 pm
donnam
donnam
2 December 2010

Desperately need help with facade colours- asap

Desperately need help with facade colours- asap
1, 2

Just thought I would let you know what we have tentatively come up with after the architects visit. We haven't confirmed a weatherboard colour yet- have 4 sample pots to…

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donnam
Dec 02, 2010 9:15 pm
barbw61
barbw61
2 December 2010

Feeling a bit flat

Feeling a bit flat

Thanks everyone for your input. I've had other dramas happen in the last 6 weeks, namely my dog dying and it's all getting tooooooo much. Hopefully the clouds will shift…

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barbw61
Dec 02, 2010 3:03 pm
tim the toolman
tim the toolman
2 December 2010

Help anyone bought a 4 bedroom house on Eve estate.

Help anyone bought a 4 bedroom house on Eve estate.

This is the stupidest thing I have every heard as being in the industry I have seen valuer issues but they crop up well before finance unconditional approval, not at…

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tim the toolman
Dec 02, 2010 10:45 am
kim.Beveridge
kim.Beveridge
2 December 2010

Beam span on a verandah

Beam span on a verandah

Hi Thanks for the feedback, I'll work out the best option is for me. Kim.

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kim.Beveridge
Dec 02, 2010 7:05 am
kab
kab
1 December 2010

HELP needed with mockups of facade colours

HELP needed with mockups of facade colours

yes that's the stone

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kab
Dec 01, 2010 9:14 pm
Pugs
Pugs
29 November 2010

when must a certificate of electrical safety be issued?

when must a certificate of electrical safety be issued?

you need to obtain a TAC1 form from your data cabler to do with any network and Telephone cabling

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Pugs
Nov 29, 2010 9:31 pm
Pugs
barbw61
barbw61
28 November 2010

Telephone connection

Telephone connection

Thanks Lisanne, I've been trawling the internet trying to find the answer, but you've just provided it. Thanks again. Barb

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barbw61
Nov 28, 2010 9:05 pm
FrankWalker
FrankWalker
28 November 2010

Polished Concrete and Slab Heating

Polished Concrete and Slab Heating

Hi, Friends of ours have slab heating. They are in Wallan in Victoria. They run there heating for 6 ish months a year and last year there Electricity bill was in the…

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FrankWalker
Nov 28, 2010 7:51 pm
just Erin
just Erin
27 November 2010

Wanting to mount your plasma/LCD to the wall?

Wanting to mount your plasma/LCD to the wall?
1, 2

Ok, it's been a year, and I finally need these brackets :lol: Trying to find one that's suitable for an LCD with 200mm x 200mm holes. All your product numbers have changed…

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just Erin
Nov 27, 2010 6:51 am
just Erin
petunia
petunia
23 November 2010

corner block fence dispensation

corner block fence dispensation

Hi there We want to erect a 1.8m brick pillar fence with a 300mm face brickwork with powder coated steel infills and take this right to the corner and around the other…

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petunia
Nov 23, 2010 8:29 pm
mesophyte
mesophyte
22 November 2010

Finding a partner for a ZEH duplex project in Melbourne?

Finding a partner for a ZEH duplex project in Melbourne?

Apologies if this comes across as a stupid question, but would anyone have ideas on where to find "partners in crime" for building an energy-efficient or possibly even a…

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mesophyte
Nov 22, 2010 1:36 pm

I voted frosted on both, only because that's what I chose. I like the effect. Couldn't stand the sticky beaks if it was clear. :roll:

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themax
Nov 21, 2010 8:27 pm
themax
donuts
donuts
21 November 2010

Please help me choose... glazed front entry door... VOTE NOW

Please help me choose... glazed front entry door... VOTE NOW

Clear here, just for the wow factor. Probably not very practical though.

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donuts
Nov 21, 2010 3:35 pm
donuts
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
18 November 2010

Moving Front Tap question....

Moving Front Tap question....

This is a remote…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Nov 18, 2010 10:32 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
Lex
Lex
18 November 2010

Where can I get the plumbing plans for my house?

Where can I get the plumbing plans for my house?

I asked this Q ages ago and basically now I know that the reality is the closests to what Richard said ^. The only way you could know what is where is if you happen to be…

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Lex
Nov 18, 2010 9:47 pm
Lex
Windowfactory
Windowfactory
19 November 2010

Skylights - Brightness and type of light

Skylights - Brightness and type of light

It must be summer already because we had 3 calls about skylights this week. Mostly people inquire about getting a secondary double glazed fixed panel as a solution to the…

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Windowfactory
Nov 19, 2010 10:02 am
karry327
karry327
17 November 2010

Land size isnt as big as i bought.

Land size isnt as big as i bought.

Hi Jazzy, Check your land contract. We bought land before the subdivision and our contract stated the boundaries could be moved by upto 5%. This is a big variance on a…

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karry327
Nov 17, 2010 10:17 am
karry327
mattwalker
mattwalker
17 November 2010

*Selby Acoustics* - Customer Service Team Member - Junior

*Selby Acoustics* - Customer Service Team Member - Junior

Guys, If you have any nephews, neices or children who may be interested: http://www.seek.com.au/Job/customer-ser ... e/18550532 Cheers, Matt

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mattwalker
Nov 17, 2010 8:58 am
mattwalker
building-expert
building-expert
31 March 2012

Workmanship in building contract

Workmanship in building contract

Hi all The most important piece of legislation that controls building workmanship standards in Victoria is Domestic Contracts Building Act 1995- section 8 -implied…

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building-expert
Mar 31, 2012 2:42 pm
building-expert
david242gt
david242gt
16 November 2010

What would you do?

What would you do?

SpunkyPrincess, Hope it starts coming together for you now. But i believe you should also send an email or letter clearly noting the items and resolutions discussed today…

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david242gt
Nov 16, 2010 5:14 pm
david242gt
Owen1974
Owen1974
16 November 2010

2nd try at 'long-beam' post; WITH PIC this time ...

2nd try at 'long-beam' post; WITH PIC this time ...

Thanks for the quick reply ! I'll most likely heed your advice; always have preferred the longevity of steel (wood seems unreali$tic anyways beyond about 6M). Re the pic',…

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Owen1974
Nov 15, 2010 11:37 pm
pinkdiamond
pinkdiamond
14 November 2010

Botanic Ridge Primary School, Shops ect ect.

Botanic Ridge Primary School, Shops ect ect.

::surprise:: how did you find that out ::cool:: :z: if so do you know where and when ? Our fencer has a friend in Casey planning department ::wink:: :sh: it you be going…

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pinkdiamond
Nov 14, 2010 6:13 pm
pinkdiamond
Owen1974
Owen1974
14 November 2010

Need 6.5M lengths of 'colourbeam' steel, and span tables

Need 6.5M lengths of 'colourbeam' steel, and span tables

Hi all, I'm going to build a 6M x 6.5M roof next to the house. One of the long sides will be the house, and I'll need a centre beam mounted on posts that goes parallel…

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Owen1974
Nov 14, 2010 5:24 pm
Nott
Nott
12 November 2010

Small shed question

Small shed question

oh I'm a shortie, even the 1.68 M would leave some room above my head. Maybe my husband would need to duck a bit, though. :wink:

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Nott
Nov 12, 2010 10:02 pm
Nott
donnam
donnam
11 November 2010

Cost of block survey for extension

Cost of block survey for extension

Wait till you have to get your building permit and all the things that 'pop up' then. For us it was the restablisment survey, energy report, easement reports,…

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donnam
Nov 11, 2010 12:44 pm
tt_chanel
tt_chanel
10 November 2010

Members built with or building with burbank

Members built with or building with burbank

I think there is a thread about Burbank and many ppl shared their experience, u can have a look. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12475&hilit=burbank

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tt_chanel
Nov 10, 2010 8:51 pm
Homer Onerous
Homer Onerous
10 November 2010

washing machine on floorboard

washing machine on floorboard

We puchased a special base for the frontloader when we bought the machine, same brand,works really well. It is about 400mm high, has some storage, stops the vibrations…

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Homer Onerous
Nov 10, 2010 4:50 pm
mm77
mm77
10 November 2010

Site Costs Involving Site Fall

Site Costs Involving Site Fall

Hi Trav I have 1.1m fall (left to right) within building area, 1.2m fall at front and 8m set back to achieve driveway gradient. My site cost is 11K plus. i am building…

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mm77
Nov 10, 2010 1:17 pm
Raleighfarm
Raleighfarm
10 November 2010

What do you want in/out of a park??

What do you want in/out of a park??
1, 2

I like the idea of equipment for different ages. The Strand in Townsville has different sections (spaced well from each other) for different ages. The one for the littlies…

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Raleighfarm
Nov 10, 2010 12:13 pm
Raleighfarm
pattycake4
pattycake4
9 November 2010

help with gutters and fasica colour

help with gutters and fasica colour

Hi Kiwi,I have been following Dee build.She teamed her windows with Surfmist roof/gutters etc looks great.I am having bushland for roof.If I can't get white birch,my…

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pattycake4
Nov 09, 2010 6:33 pm
jbyway
jbyway
9 November 2010

FHOG and deposits

FHOG and deposits

My house and land is only $356000 and I was only required to save $9000 as I could then use my FHOG and my savings as my 5% deposit (with Suncorp). One recommendation is…

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jbyway
Nov 09, 2010 5:52 pm
cfmboots
cfmboots
9 November 2010

A friendly stonemason in Melbourne?

A friendly stonemason in Melbourne?

There are two that i would recommend. Attila's Natural Stone & Tiles Pty Ltd Campbellfield Unit 4 / 1764 Hume HwyCampbellfieldVIC3061 This stone comes from Turkey, has…

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cfmboots
Nov 09, 2010 7:28 am
nymphser
nymphser
8 November 2010

Red Gum Construction details

Red Gum Construction details

Never heard of Red Gum Constructions. Did you mean River Gum Constructions…

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nymphser
Nov 08, 2010 9:34 pm
banner125
banner125
8 November 2010

The Cost for building 2 Townhouses in Melbourne's East

The Cost for building 2 Townhouses in Melbourne's East

You will need a planning application and will probably be required under the terms of the planning permit to build both at the same time. Check with your council. This is…

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banner125
Nov 08, 2010 9:34 am
builda
builda
7 November 2010

Verandah roof leaking near house

Verandah roof leaking near house

You can purchase that foam from the same supplier where the laserlite was purchased. It is sometimes shaped to match the roof profile and it seals those gaps

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builda
Nov 07, 2010 10:57 am
builda
Mozzie
Mozzie
5 November 2010

Does this bother you?

Does this bother you?

I don't have kids but the thinking behind that was more that in estates (at least mine) most people are around their 30's and have kids under ten. So in ten years you are…

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Mozzie
Nov 05, 2010 5:56 pm
Mozzie
Goalump
Goalump
4 November 2010

Planning a country build

Planning a country build

Thanks guys, we are looking at expanding the main room by a metre to put a bath in the ensuite, but it is still early days. Thanks for the tip with Bendigo, I assume…

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Goalump
Nov 04, 2010 7:52 pm
ring09
ring09
4 November 2010

New Ikea in Thomastown

New Ikea in Thomastown

:lol: thanks lisanne, I dont know where I was when that conversation was happening.

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ring09
Nov 04, 2010 2:12 pm
ring09
Melrich
Melrich
4 November 2010

Article - Housing Estates not Paradise?

Article - Housing Estates not Paradise?

I think all estates/suburbs have growing pains and the success or otherwise of a new development really needs to be assessed after 10 years or so. Fact is, these places…

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Melrich
Nov 04, 2010 8:03 am
d@n
d@n
2 November 2010

Render color for front facade.

Render color for front facade.

Show us a pic of the place if you can.

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d@n
Nov 02, 2010 7:48 pm
wizard
wizard
3 November 2010

CHEAP carpet cleaner near Truganina

CHEAP carpet cleaner near Truganina

Does anyone know of a CHEAP carpet cleaner in and around Truganina, we have to get our rental carpets cleaned before we hand over the keys, I don’t care about quality or…

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wizard
Nov 03, 2010 10:50 am
wizard
kek
kek
1 November 2010

Placement of outside tap

Placement of outside tap

:lol: :lol: I wonder about the logic of the plumber's explanation anyway - having a tap placed above the gully trap doesn't guarantee that water will be run into the drain on a…

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kek
Nov 01, 2010 1:07 pm
kek
Striking
Striking
31 October 2010

HELP - Am I getting dodged by my architect?

HELP - Am I getting dodged by my architect?

You will need to refer to the terms of your contract. If it was a fixed priced contract or cost plus. As a general rule, Architects should not be providing firm estimates…

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Striking
Oct 31, 2010 5:21 pm
Ritchiefamily
Ritchiefamily
31 October 2010

STAGE 9 RELEASE

STAGE 9 RELEASE

Alamanda Point Cook :D

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Ritchiefamily
Oct 31, 2010 4:36 pm

My parents rabbit has had 4 baby rabbits that they are giving away, they are 3 weeks old and will be available to be picked up in around…

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
TheOK
TheOK
31 October 2010

Low water pressure

Low water pressure

Great pressure. Apparently im told its my Pressure limiting valve on my side of the mete which are common in my…

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TheOK
Oct 31, 2010 12:37 pm
TheOK

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