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Shrusti
Shrusti
27 February 2023

Building delay

Building delay

Hi, I

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Shrusti
Feb 27, 2023 12:20 pm
strannik
strannik
6 February 2023

Wall mount bracket on single brick wall

Wall mount bracket on single brick wall

it will depend on the weight of the bag, анд the style of the mounting bracket. you'd need to ensure that the weight of the bag, with a kid (or an adult) that decided…

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strannik
Feb 06, 2023 5:58 pm
schone
schone
20 January 2023

Reference to building regulations for LPOD

Reference to building regulations for LPOD

Thank you! I have sent you a private message explaining the issue in more detail. As this is going to be submitted to VCAT I prefer to keep things as confidential as…

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schone
Jan 20, 2023 1:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
12 January 2023

Old houses move

Old houses move

Matt, Thank you to you and your family for such a well produced and educational video! What a fantastic contribution to this forum.

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Ashington Homes
Jan 12, 2023 5:51 am
Ashington Homes
aniketcpp
aniketcpp
12 December 2022

Problems with Demolition Company

Problems with Demolition Company

Hi, I have signed a contract with a demolition Company in Sep where I am been told that my house will get demolished in 3-4 weeks once I do confirm complete Abolishment of…

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aniketcpp
Dec 12, 2022 4:18 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
10 December 2022

Retaining Wall and Fences

Retaining Wall and Fences

Thank you very much. All of this is really helpful really grateful for you inputs. It has been 3 months since handover that we don't have fences cos of this issue. Will…

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elloelloelloqwer
Dec 10, 2022 2:14 pm
Noname
Noname
5 December 2022

Slab movement/heaving causing massive cracks

Slab movement/heaving causing massive cracks
1, 2, 3

The ongoing answer is much more complicated. Many builds get to the end without the builder doing the right thing and the owners rectify without any further problems…

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Noname
Dec 05, 2022 5:40 am
cjam1
cjam1
1 December 2022

Psq vs pre tender

Psq vs pre tender

Who have you ended up going with?

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cjam1
Dec 01, 2022 8:53 am
Noname
Noname
29 November 2022

Soil dumped by Luxton Homes

Soil dumped by Luxton Homes

Contact the actual builder, not the site super. If they say not them, tell them when the police receive the complaint and ask to see proof of their spoil removal,…

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Noname
Nov 29, 2022 7:08 am
nancyisacs
nancyisacs
22 November 2022

House colour options

House colour options

Choose a House colour rendering colour Hi I need some advise with colour combinations. I am going to do rendering of my property and need to pick a matching colour for…

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nancyisacs
Nov 22, 2022 10:17 pm
GabbaKing
GabbaKing
3 November 2022

Roof Paint

Roof Paint

Écrire une réponHello, I also want to paint the roof of my garage. Have you painted your roof? If so, could you please tell me…

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GabbaKing
Nov 03, 2022 3:28 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 October 2022

Made a post a few days ago and now its not showing ???

Made a post a few days ago and now its not showing ???

You sure you didn't state an intention to illegally DIY?

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SaveH2O
Oct 30, 2022 1:42 pm
SaveH2O
Andy90
Andy90
28 October 2022

Validate new Light Switch Replacement

Validate new Light Switch Replacement

I had an Electrician replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer. I noticed the New Light Switch is wired different from the old one. Can someone with Electrical…

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Andy90
Oct 28, 2022 10:14 pm
mapr
mapr
28 October 2022

Provisional Sums

Provisional Sums

can you please clarify where i can find this information? I'm going around in circles. NSW based. Is it state dependent? HIA have no NSW fact sheets I can find, but…

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mapr
Oct 28, 2022 10:00 am
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
25 October 2022

Herringbone Hardwood Floor installation

Herringbone Hardwood Floor installation

HI thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's interesting as most sanders I have spoken to say that it is common practice to sand and seal :( Kind of getting different…

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elloelloelloqwer
Oct 25, 2022 7:12 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
18 October 2022

Retaining wall and fence

Retaining wall and fence

Hello! Trying to install fences next to a retaining wall and was wondering what others experience was? We have Agri pipe and rocks from the retaining wall on the way on…

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elloelloelloqwer
Oct 18, 2022 4:33 pm
beechwood
beechwood
10 October 2022

Builders Adelaide

Builders Adelaide

Beechwood Homes has helped thousands of homeowners achieve their dream homes. Our…

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beechwood
Oct 10, 2022 10:20 pm
Deveci
Deveci
9 October 2022

Sliding door self closer

Sliding door self closer

we found this website: https://idealhardware.com.au/

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Deveci
Oct 09, 2022 10:26 am
jsym22
jsym22
26 September 2022

GETTING OUT OF A LAND CONTRACT

GETTING OUT OF A LAND CONTRACT

Hi bhinder how could I contact you would love your help

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jsym22
Sep 26, 2022 5:23 pm
DIYer123
DIYer123
17 September 2022

New Deck Height with window sill

New Deck Height with window sill

Thanks again for reply but still is unclear for me 25mm gap where? Is this a gap between window and board or gap between brick height and top of decking??

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DIYer123
Sep 17, 2022 8:37 am
Vivien Voon
Vivien Voon
6 September 2022

Builder charging us for bringing a building inspector in

Builder charging us for bringing a building inspector in

Update: Negotiated with the builder and they agreed to facilitate 2 building inspections with a once-off fee of $550+GST.

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Vivien Voon
Sep 06, 2022 11:27 am
Vilnow
Vilnow
29 August 2022

Is my engineered slab overkill ?

Is my engineered slab overkill ?

Appreciate the insight, Chris. This has been quite an interesting experience! One thing that really confused me was that I couldn't obtain the engineering services from…

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Vilnow
Aug 29, 2022 12:12 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
19 August 2022

Bad rot in framing post

Bad rot in framing post

Or - use a "cover". It would fit around the post.

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Saint Mike
Aug 19, 2022 11:51 am
Saint Mike
nestaxu
nestaxu
13 August 2022

Master bedroom above Alfresco

Master bedroom above Alfresco

Thanks for your advice StructuralBIMGuy. I'll check with my builder.

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nestaxu
Aug 13, 2022 5:00 pm
VCdenton
VCdenton
28 July 2022

One stop shop builder or do our own reports?

One stop shop builder or do our own reports?

Hi We are just contemplated an extension to a house with heritage overlay in Melbourne. I am just wondering should I get it all done by the builder given the heritage…

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VCdenton
Jul 28, 2022 5:01 pm
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
22 July 2022

Asset protection for demolition and post completion repair

Asset protection for demolition and post completion repair

I have been usinfor quite sometime now. And i can attest to you guys that these pros are legit. For all your online classes, please reachout to them, they can guarantee…

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sifntdaz
Jul 22, 2022 9:10 am

I drilled and tapped some long M8 bolts from the frame into the steel beam! It's not coming down anytime soon!

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Sparkyf
Jul 12, 2022 8:59 am
Sparkyf
senthil
senthil
9 July 2022

HEBEL help??? Pros and Cons, need to make a decision!!!

HEBEL help??? Pros and Cons, need to make a decision!!!
1, 2

Thanks b0son. So not a good idea to go with Hebel.

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senthil
Jul 09, 2022 11:36 pm
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waggy
Jul 08, 2022 9:06 pm
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D1TA
Jul 06, 2022 11:43 am
lilyrosecost
lilyrosecost
30 June 2022

Maximum Demand Calculation?

Maximum Demand Calculation?

Thanks for your response! We considered doing 3 phase, though plan to sell in a couple of years so decided to just do single phase

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lilyrosecost
Jun 30, 2022 5:32 pm
nestaxu
nestaxu
30 June 2022

Should we build now or wait?

Should we build now or wait?

Thank you Flamingo. Which builder did you build with if you wouldn't mind sharing? Was the build in Melb?

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nestaxu
Jun 30, 2022 1:54 pm
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building-expert
Jun 26, 2022 4:53 pm
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 June 2022

Stormwater Drainage - Pump to Street

Stormwater Drainage - Pump to Street

Pumped systems should be the absolute last resort. It is unusual for councils not to insist on a detention tank with a max PSD.

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SaveH2O
Jun 20, 2022 11:15 pm
SaveH2O
alexp79
alexp79
10 June 2022

Fridge and counter depth

Fridge and counter depth

600 mm countertops really suck, IMHO 630 mm should be a bare minimum, but better push for 670-700 mm if you can afford it space wise, you will never regret.

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alexp79
Jun 10, 2022 12:32 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
17 May 2022

Damp Carpet Perimeter In Bedroom

Damp Carpet Perimeter In Bedroom

Go outside and look at the slab edge, (the vertical face, below the bricks), expose the face of the slab below ground, I will put money down that all you see will be bare…

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BuildingandLegal
May 17, 2022 8:59 pm
BuildingandLegal
Spazzen
Spazzen
13 May 2022

Tree house help

Tree house help

I'm no expert, but I'd have thought you'd likely want to add a diagonal cross beam for support like on a gate or crate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/cont ...…

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Spazzen
May 13, 2022 2:20 pm
groundzero
groundzero
25 April 2022

P-H2 site classification and amount of piers?

P-H2 site classification and amount of piers?

Differential movement causes cracking, the engineering goal is not more than 30mm differential movement according to AS2870. That's a good question regarding a drought but…

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groundzero
Apr 25, 2022 5:27 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
31 March 2022

Re-establishment surveys

Re-establishment surveys

The most recent subdivision plan should be included in the contract for sale, but you can get them from the LTO. Ident surveys are pretty cheap in comparison to land, so…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 31, 2022 3:51 pm
Ashington Homes
Kamal0202
Kamal0202
8 March 2022

Carlisle Montpelier 54 grand

Carlisle Montpelier 54 grand

Hi Vermas, We are in similar situation. Did you end up with grand living option? If yes, can you please share some pics?

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Kamal0202
Mar 08, 2022 7:50 am

I'm looking to build a carport off the side of the shed. I can either make it free standing or find a way to attach a ledger board. From the inside of the shed, I can't…

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postaddict
Mar 07, 2022 9:47 pm
Oakland Projects
Oakland Projects
21 February 2022

Site Scrape Options

Site Scrape Options

You will need to get in contact with council to get the LPOD Report. Some council requires you to pay to get this report. If the LPOD is to the road, then most likely you…

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Oakland Projects
Feb 21, 2022 7:21 pm
ohgosh
ohgosh
2 February 2022

House lower than street level

House lower than street level

Thanks aussieta Are these topographic numbers on orange lines in meters? I am also wondering what these numbers (BLxx, Chxx, TOPxx etc ) written in the corners mean?…

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ohgosh
Feb 02, 2022 10:04 am
4mozfan
4mozfan
25 January 2022

Berwick waters upper banks

Berwick waters upper banks

Hi, this is a very later reply :-)! But, i just joined the forum and yes I bought a land there. How about you?

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4mozfan
Jan 25, 2022 9:20 am
pw168
pw168
21 January 2022

Awnings on Hebel

Awnings on Hebel

I’m also interested in installing a retractable awning on my Hegel wall. Please PM me details of the Hegel rep. Thanks in advance. Cheers Paul

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pw168
Jan 21, 2022 10:35 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 December 2021

800k build, how many SQM two story would I be looking at?

800k build, how many SQM two story would I be looking at?

Hey mamafox88 Welcome to the forum With all the data out there on the internet, Its not a home owners nor a builders market .. it's a on hold market ...yet, that will…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 30, 2021 9:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
wixy
wixy
11 December 2021

Site cut issue - retaining wall & stepped backyard

Site cut issue - retaining wall & stepped backyard

Thanks, I reckon I'll push the builder for this.

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wixy
Dec 11, 2021 12:30 pm

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