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Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house

Hi everyone, I have been inside my new build house now for approximately 8 months and I have noticed 2 of the stairs and landing have started to creak every time you walk…

Gce

15 September

Gutter replacement cost

Hi, Just wanting to get an idea of how much it may cost to replace 25m of gutter? Single story home. Thanks

MG1981

14 September

Drop edge beam filling agains

Hi all. I have a drop edge beam down the left side of my house. Across the front the drop edge beam is approx 1m on the left and fade to normal ground level on the right…

Workingonit

14 September

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.

The blobs of silicon may not work as I do not think it is the gutter vibrating against fascia. More likely the sisilation moving in strong winds.

chippy

13 September

Windows attached to Eaves in Perth WA

I think I gave you details last week about window heights, ceiling heights and eave heights. The way your plans are drawn is cheaper to build because there are no…

BarbaraHenry45

12 September

Roof repair

In many cases, repointing can be a sufficient solution if the damage isn't too extensive. However, if the cement is significantly worn out or…

Ashington Homes

10 September

Building a blockwall

No I don't sorry

kindashell

10 September

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

I’d probably lean towards holding onto the unit, especially since it's fully paid off and bringing in rental income. $450/week is a decent amount, and you can use that…

Bc23

9 September

Cabinet maker won't give me excess caesar stone bench tops

It seems to me like there just trying to cash in. Because my bench was 3500mm long they told me I needed to purchase a second slab of caeser stone, which is…

Eng. B A

9 September

Retaining wall/concrete paths/landscaping query

This is currently a wrong situation created by your neighbour garage builder who used single skin bricks for retaining soil and not core-filled block wall. Even…

switchboard

7 September

Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage

The AC isolator is a different thing - just a switch to turn off the power to that circuit. The output mentioned about is the cable to feed the power. Steve Clean Tech Controls

Riaz

7 September

Qartaba homes

Any update on Qartaba homes?

pedro777

7 September

Looking for gutter ends - large

Althom

7 September

Temporary connection to water, sewer, gas, Telstra, electricity to a vacant block

The local Council will have rules in regards living in a caravan on a vacant block. That would be your first roadblock

ProXimO

6 September

448 sqm lot 14m x 32m in Melbourne West

BJCC

6 September

Watertightness around fiber cement panels

Thanks - our wall is built right next to the boundary brick wall meaning there is no space for a scissor lift. Harness off the roof is an option. Thanks for the…

miteq

5 September

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

Front page bump.

Cliff2024

4 September

Noisy soffits

agus

4 September

Strange noise in the walls

Yes

micjb

3 September

Drainage and concrete pathways

Thank you for your reply Eng. B A. To avoid confusion, by sump I mean yard sump connected to stormwater drain. Yes, I do not kike the idea of sump being on the highest…

johal

3 September

Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi

Construction started in the first week of August, and already done the frame. It has started to move finally

chippy

2 September

Roof Tie-Down / Single Block External Wall

Beautiful thing with the shelf/recess lintel is you just use maxi's so standard brickwork. All the brickies and roofers in Perth are used to this style so there is…

Eng. B A

2 September

Garage slab cracks

Cracks behaviour is unpredictable if the cause of damage hasn’t been eliminated.

ssyi

1 September

Warranty advice regarding the damage caused by storm water pipe not connected to silt pit

Thank you, Eng. B A,

SaveH2O

31 August

Landscaper to Avoid - NSW

How tall is the wall? Was an engineered design required?

BuildingandLegal

29 August

builder did not follow the plan

Deep Saini, Did you enter into a build contract with the builder? or Did you buy the home completed?

ankittanna

28 August

Is my driveway too steep?

No. The outcome of the meeting would be a permit provided by council(if they agree) which would be valid for 12 months. If the driveway is not constructed be fore 12…

Pulse

28 August

Driveway slope - is 20% ok?

look at the post before yours, they are good gradients

Verona

28 August

Timber Mould / Rot

Pulse

27 August

Large Window with single glass pane or multiple panes for Living Room

just get it quoted by your window supplier. The frame opening is the same so it makes no difference in design stage. The savings on glass means more framing and labour.…

SaveH2O

27 August

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

New home owners are strongly advised to have a forensic examination of all drain, storm water and sewer pipes prior to handover.

Verona

27 August

Wording

Ok thank you for your help.

pram1403

27 August

covered north alfresco options

I had a similar issue with my alfresco area. I ended up going with clear polycarbonate panels for the roof. They’re great because they let in tons of light but still…

Eng. B A

26 August

Continuous or Single Span

In general, a member continuous span means it’s continuous (one whole piece of timber/steel or any material) over at least three supports (two spans). Single span means…

KateMarr

25 August

First Avenue Homes Experience

Toxic builder that owes multiple contractors tens of thousands of dollars. Shopping list of appearances at VCAT and Courts - just search Google! Stay away.

SamuelJamesP

25 August

Pest Control

Our pest controller comes every 12 months or so, if we see spiders again soon after he comes he comes back to re-treat at no extra cost. i think many are similar they'll…

Curious 1

25 August

Rendered has covered all the weep holes

Have no clue . Just now spoke to my renderer and he said there were. No weep holes present otherwise he would hate left them there . Don’t know what to say and what…

Saint Mike

25 August

Balconies / Verandahs - Costs ?

It seems quite common around my area not to have the balcony.

Saint Mike

25 August

URBAN MYTHS .... ?

Haven't been in for a while - any good myths or scams ? My latest - The Hotel Scam You check in - tired and sore. Go to the room - or are…

ankittanna

24 August

Has builder "forgotten" to insulate some walls ?

Is this CJ homes?

Eng. B A

22 August

Do I Need Block Under Garage Slab Edge Around Piers?

Generally you don’t need supporting piers/blocks under garage/non-habitable floating GROUND slab (That has no load bearing structures over) if it has good soil bearing…

Eng. B A

22 August

Wall crack - on 3 yrs old house

Is the crack going through the bricks? as it looks like it’s a render shrinkage crack.

pram1403

21 August

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

Getting it checked and certified by a licensed plumber would be your best bet. It's usually as simple as having them come out and inspect the work, and if all is well,…

JBlair

20 August

2.7m Wall insulation

Sorry, 75mm metal studs

Dtv

19 August

Potential Water buildup under slab

Did you end up finding out what caused this... I might have same issue in ny house in Keilor East

canehopper

19 August

proof of stage completion

Hi Building legal - thank you so much for your reply - I'll take your advice and pay straight away - canehopper

Ashington Homes

19 August

Fowler Homes

My partner and I went and saw one of their builds that was under construction maybe 18 months ago. They had just completed framing stage and honestly it was was one of…

Ashington Homes

18 August

Formwork

Perri You are correct, my math was wrong at 5am this morning with no coffee! I have now fixed the formula. I also think your figures of $100-200/sqm including…

evange

18 August

How hard is it to relocate the front yard water meter ?

Point taken. I relocated it last week and was successful. thanks for the info.

Ashington Homes

18 August

External Pressure Clean - Water Leaking Through Windows

They should have been doing a soft wash to your house, not blasting it with 3000 psi. I am pretty confident that windows are not designed to withstand that force As …