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Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
8 August 2016

Lapidary Wheel

Lapidary Wheel

G'day Stewie, I am pleased you were able to see it anyway. I think I will make them with bolts so that I can adjust them. I really appreceiate all you help. Cheers Perry

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Perry the Pom
Aug 08, 2016 10:01 am
Perry the Pom
Beazley77
Beazley77
23 July 2016

Public Liability and Construction Insurance

Public Liability and Construction Insurance

You might want to call A broker for this speciality insurance

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Beazley77
Jul 23, 2016 11:30 am
Beazley77
Stewie D
Stewie D
22 July 2016

Help cement board used outside is cracking at the seams

Help cement board used outside is cracking at the seams

What product did you use and how big were the sheets ? Some photos would help. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 22, 2016 10:54 am
cabaron
cabaron
20 July 2016

Silicone and caulk cartridges - help please!

Silicone and caulk cartridges - help please!

Hi all, I'm currently undertaking a project to redesign the way in which caulk and silicone sealant is packaged due to the unsustainable nature of the rigid cartridges…

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cabaron
Jul 20, 2016 5:29 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
9 July 2016

Repairing driveway crossover

Repairing driveway crossover

Looks too far gone in my opinion. Engage a concreter, rip it up and replace it. Simple. Anything else and you are just putting off the inevitable. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 09, 2016 6:57 pm
Perry the Pom
Perry the Pom
8 July 2016

Biscuit Joiner Problem

Biscuit Joiner Problem

G'day Guys, I have taken everything you have told me on board. Thing should work out great thank you for all your advice. We have a Bunnings in Maryborough but they do…

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Perry the Pom
Jul 08, 2016 6:41 am
Perry the Pom
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 July 2016

Adding a Awning to a shed

Adding a Awning to a shed

That is all I needed to know. I will order the material and my WIFE should have if finished in no time at all!!!!! You've got a good…

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Stewie D
Jul 06, 2016 8:37 am
Cupie
Cupie
2 July 2016

240V Cabling

240V Cabling

I am looking to have a licenced electrician install an additional internal powerpoint and to provide an outdoor 10A power point in my BBQ area. To allow me to plan and…

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Cupie
Jul 02, 2016 9:22 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 June 2016

Colorbond roof

Colorbond roof
1, 2

Ask any tradie who has to climb onto a roof or into a roof space - certainly noticeable difference. I can vouch for that. Years ago I did…

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Stewie D
Jun 29, 2016 8:46 am
SileNceR
SileNceR
28 June 2016

STABILIZING SLOPING CLAY UNDER HIGHSET QUEENSLANDER

STABILIZING SLOPING CLAY UNDER HIGHSET QUEENSLANDER

Probably a drainage issue more than something that you need to specifically stabilise - but I think you should speak to an engineer and get some options rather than…

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SileNceR
Jun 28, 2016 1:47 pm
qebtel
qebtel
27 June 2016

House Raise Brisbane - Costings (Thoughts)

House Raise Brisbane - Costings (Thoughts)

Assuming its just a house with no obstructions, on flat land, already on stumps, Id say the cost should be $12K - $15K. Did you shop around? Seems excessive.

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qebtel
Jun 27, 2016 8:55 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
24 June 2016

Cost for electrical work in a new house?

Cost for electrical work in a new house?

Yes $10-$15k is a reasonable budget for the total electrical portion of your build.

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1960sModernistHome
Jun 24, 2016 6:24 am
1960sModernistHome
lazybones1987
lazybones1987
19 June 2016

Looking for a fencer in Brisbane Northside

Looking for a fencer in Brisbane Northside

Hi, Can someone please recommend me a fencer in Brisbane Northside (North Lakes). I'm trying to get some quotes from different people and trying to figure out if I should…

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lazybones1987
Jun 19, 2016 11:13 am
lazybones1987
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 June 2016

New Build Retaining Wall with build to boundary question?

New Build Retaining Wall with build to boundary question?

That will depend as much on your councils guidelines as anything else. I'd ask them first. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jun 11, 2016 10:37 am
Tim65
Tim65
9 June 2016

Quality and Price of Bunnings/Masters vs Specialty Stores

Quality and Price of Bunnings/Masters vs Specialty Stores

Same as everything in life it pays to shop around , I use Bunnings for a fair few things but also speciality stores or suppliers for others, I have found the price from…

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Tim65
Jun 09, 2016 1:36 pm
Tim65
SoftEng
SoftEng
7 June 2016

hebel wall and flooring panels

hebel wall and flooring panels

Its sheer rubbish ... how can such boards be allowed in the industry is beyond me. Hebel anyday over particleboard flooring.

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SoftEng
Jun 07, 2016 2:01 pm
Quirmeball1280
Quirmeball1280
29 May 2016

Austral Urban One - Pepper

Austral Urban One - Pepper

Hello, we are thinking of using this brick with off white mortar. Does anyone have a preference for ironed vs flush mortar finish? I think ironed is the more traditional…

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Quirmeball1280
May 29, 2016 11:07 pm
Quirmeball1280

Well you got a 50/50 chance of being right! Yes use one of these, thye are very helpful

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qebtel
May 23, 2016 4:24 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 May 2016

Builder not paying supplier, supplier taking back stuff??

Builder not paying supplier, supplier taking back stuff??

That is outside of my area of expertise sorry but I am sure that a knowledgeable person will answer this for you.

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SaveH2O
May 23, 2016 2:17 pm
SaveH2O
Gunna
Gunna
23 May 2016

Supply own appliances for new build - insurance?

Supply own appliances for new build - insurance?

I bought this up with our builder - Coral when we were building. They do not cover any owner supplied fixtures or appliances. Also you cannot get insurance for these good…

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Gunna
May 23, 2016 10:12 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
13 May 2016

Emer-Clad

Emer-Clad

We did a big reno to a bingo hall in the Inner West about twenty five years ago that had a corrugated asbestos roof on it. There were a few cracks and the owners were…

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Stewie D
May 13, 2016 8:39 am
teganandjosh
teganandjosh
7 May 2016

Building stage inspectors - Brisbane

Building stage inspectors - Brisbane

Great information! So when they pickup defects, will coral use their paperwork and fix the things they list?

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teganandjosh
May 07, 2016 1:27 am
teganandjosh
skyler
skyler
29 April 2016

Island Bench with Angled Top

Island Bench with Angled Top

+1. Looks ok to me.

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skyler
Apr 29, 2016 12:43 pm
skyler
Joker
Joker
18 April 2016

This Is Getting Out Of Hand

This Is Getting Out Of Hand

I had a agreement with builder and could do anything as I was officially owner builder,but no trades were told and job was run by builder, still saved $150, 000 when…

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Joker
Apr 18, 2016 8:53 pm
ads87
ads87
17 April 2016

Retaining walls in new estate

Retaining walls in new estate

Hey All, We recently purchased our block of land in Springfield Lakes in QLD. It looks like this area if going to be full of retaining walls. Registration should be end…

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ads87
Apr 17, 2016 9:53 am
ads87
Beazley77
Beazley77
17 April 2016

Would Any Project Builders Allow You To Do Own Electrical?

Would Any Project Builders Allow You To Do Own Electrical?

You might get more responses posting in the forum sub group for "building a new house"

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Beazley77
Apr 17, 2016 9:23 am
Beazley77
rose gold
rose gold
9 April 2016

Self assessment for bushfire risk in QLD

Self assessment for bushfire risk in QLD

Gommeqld, you asked what we needed to comply with the code - here's the list... 5mm glass in all windows and doors; the standard is 3mm (we had 38 in total including 1…

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rose gold
Apr 09, 2016 7:42 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 April 2016

Minimum tread width Qld

Minimum tread width Qld

The BCA now the NCC. BCA Part 3.9 Safe Movement And Access, Part 3.9.1.3 Stair Construction Or 240mm min, 355mm max for the treads and 115mm min,190mm max for the…

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Stewie D
Apr 06, 2016 7:20 pm
flossy17
flossy17
5 April 2016

Kids Bedrooms at the other end of the house

Kids Bedrooms at the other end of the house

Thankyou for your reply , sorry I'm only responding now we have decided to go ahead and be separate ends of the house

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flossy17
Apr 05, 2016 6:50 am
flossy17
jas0nt
jas0nt
3 April 2016

Do We Have The Right To Refuse To Pay This?

Do We Have The Right To Refuse To Pay This?

The shame about building contracts (MBA/HIA) is it gives the builder the right to increase the price due to: "discrepencies or errors in the documents adjustments to…

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jas0nt
Apr 03, 2016 9:59 pm
ozwrangler
ozwrangler
3 April 2016

They Really Do Have Us Over A Barrel

They Really Do Have Us Over A Barrel

You know damn well, builder was already overcharging with the $5000+ quote. Now, they're at almost double the other quotes? Tell them they have 2 choices: Let your guy do…

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ozwrangler
Apr 03, 2016 8:42 am
braddy_
braddy_
3 April 2016

Knock down rebuild pros/cons

Knock down rebuild pros/cons

The main thing is we have to raise our house 1.2m. It will cost us just under $50k for this part with the builder we chose. Another builder was around $72k.

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braddy_
Apr 03, 2016 4:30 am
AceFI
AceFI
28 March 2016

building a garden shed....

building a garden shed....

thanks for the tips!!

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AceFI
Mar 28, 2016 11:46 am
SHAPECADET77
SHAPECADET77
27 March 2016

Does Anyone Know What This Means?

Does Anyone Know What This Means?

As per Piscean and Bashworth's comments, your builder is simply completing his administration work and when submitting his claim to you, he is stating what he is claiming.…

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SHAPECADET77
Mar 27, 2016 12:24 pm
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
27 March 2016

Neighbor roof is a mix of old asbestos and mould. Impact?

Neighbor roof is a mix of old asbestos and mould. Impact?

Hi, I'm thinking about putting an offer on a house but there is one thing that worries me. The neighbor's roof is very old and if I'm not mistaken (photos attached) is a…

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gaweleczek
Mar 27, 2016 12:21 am
building-expert
building-expert
25 March 2016

Assess cracks - builder or engineer?

Assess cracks - builder or engineer?

You have not indicated whether your house is still under builder's warranty or is an older home and there may be more than one reason why the house is cracking and…

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building-expert
Mar 25, 2016 10:43 am
building-expert
homeinlogan
homeinlogan
17 March 2016

Integra homes

Integra homes

I looked into Integra but decided not to go ahead with them after I found out they are a re-brand of Impact Homes who do lots of investment houses built to low quality.…

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homeinlogan
Mar 17, 2016 4:34 pm
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
8 March 2016

Statutory easements

Statutory easements

You are right Stewie D. Everything I got was not really related to the lot. I called Brisbane City Council and it turned out that hey have the exact data that I need. The…

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gaweleczek
Mar 08, 2016 10:30 pm
foh
foh
7 March 2016

Rock Retainer Flaking

Rock Retainer Flaking

IN the pic, there's a slab of rock that has a large crack, where it's cracked away from the rest of the block. I could pull that part off easily. I guess I worried that…

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foh
Mar 07, 2016 6:53 pm
ourfirstbuild_83
ourfirstbuild_83
5 March 2016

LED downlights

LED downlights

Check with Beacon at what price they can do for you? I work at Beacon and if you are doing a whole house lot then they should be able to put them under a trade…

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ourfirstbuild_83
Mar 05, 2016 9:19 pm
ourfirstbuild_83
Joynz
Joynz
3 March 2016

New Build - Floor plan advice!

New Build - Floor plan advice!

Think about where your furniture will go in the living area?

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Joynz
Mar 03, 2016 10:39 pm
carmen840
carmen840
3 March 2016

Avoid Building with Hallmark Homes!!!

Avoid Building with Hallmark Homes!!!

I think we just made the stupid mistake of trusting this person at her word when she said she would sort it out. She had been so eager to do anything and everything for us…

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carmen840
Mar 03, 2016 9:19 am
qebtel
qebtel
2 March 2016

Plantation retreat nouveau q2 price

Plantation retreat nouveau q2 price

No Ididnt. But I bought a nice drill at Bunnings. Would you like some pics?

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qebtel
Mar 02, 2016 1:17 pm
1st-timers
1st-timers
26 February 2016

An Anxious Wait Today

An Anxious Wait Today

Wow. Council have done a complete turn-around and approved our relaxation. Our builder was shocked when the paperwork arrived today as last Friday she received an email…

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1st-timers
Feb 26, 2016 5:58 pm
1st-timers
1st-timers
26 February 2016

Can We Ask Our Neighbour For A Share of Our Drop Edge Beam?

Can We Ask Our Neighbour For A Share of Our Drop Edge Beam?

Wow. Council have done a complete turn-around and approved our relaxation. Our builder was shocked when the paperwork arrived today as last Friday she received an email…

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1st-timers
Feb 26, 2016 5:56 pm
BrandonZoe
BrandonZoe
26 February 2016

Insulate wall or pipes to reduce noise?

Insulate wall or pipes to reduce noise?

I have insulated the upstairs toilet, vanity plumbing with the foam stuff that concreters use for thier joins as well as normal batt insulation in between floor. It comes…

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BrandonZoe
Feb 26, 2016 2:40 pm
Gem_Scientician
Gem_Scientician
23 February 2016

Anyone want to share their fav pinterest boards?

Anyone want to share their fav pinterest boards?

Hello, I am new to the forum. We are in the early planning stages of a knock down and rebuild. While looking for a suitable property I am trying to start some pinterest…

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Gem_Scientician
Feb 23, 2016 4:06 pm
Gem_Scientician
dexysma
dexysma
18 February 2016

How Long Has Your Process Taken?

How Long Has Your Process Taken?

sigh....we walked into the display home about a march last year...put a deposit down a couple of weeks later. Took until sept for plans to be sent to council who then took…

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dexysma
Feb 18, 2016 3:36 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
17 February 2016

Garage Conversion

Garage Conversion

You could probably get a flashing bent up from a roofing company and silicone and pop rivet it the the window and steel beam. Do you have a photos you can share? Might be…

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Our Build123
Feb 17, 2016 5:01 am
Our Build123

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