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There are tile grout removers available. A small handheld timber handle and metal shaft with a narrow tungsten carbide blade on it. You rub it back and forth along the…

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Stewie D
Aug 21, 2020 3:45 pm

Servicing your roof with a range of colours

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Leafbusters
Aug 21, 2020 1:21 pm
Leafbusters
cupcakes24
cupcakes24
20 August 2020

increasing house width and length volume builder

increasing house width and length volume builder

I'm in the early stages of looking at building a new house. I am wanting decent sized bedrooms for the kids. I'm looking at volume builders plans and most of the bedrooms…

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cupcakes24
Aug 20, 2020 4:01 pm
BrownHouse
BrownHouse
20 August 2020

Home builder scheme

Home builder scheme

I'm in the same boat - I'm a citizen and partner is PR. We are joint on the finance but to make things smooth for the grant, I'm the only one on the title (for now).

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BrownHouse
Aug 20, 2020 12:38 pm
Tyra
Tyra
18 August 2020

Braycharlo Estate Oakdale

Braycharlo Estate Oakdale

Thirlmere has shops , Oakdale doesn’t

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Tyra
Aug 18, 2020 6:20 pm
monkeybaby
monkeybaby
18 August 2020

Drywall (summit superwall) VS white set plaster wall

Drywall (summit superwall) VS white set plaster wall
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Thanks for your update Longsighted. Yeah there are indeed too many conflicting information from people which makes it hard to swallow especially when we're not familiar…

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monkeybaby
Aug 18, 2020 2:37 pm
Gluckgluck
Gluckgluck
17 August 2020

Help? Drywall

Help? Drywall

The stud itself is not damaged and therefore no structural issue though correct?

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Gluckgluck
Aug 17, 2020 7:04 pm
suzyr
suzyr
17 August 2020

Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation

Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation

They are not my favourite plant

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suzyr
Aug 17, 2020 3:24 pm
Limaree
Limaree
16 August 2020

Raising an existing deck

Raising an existing deck

I’ve recently had a decking built over two levels but have been wishing I had’ve had it all built at the higher level. The deck wraps around my brick house & runs…

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Limaree
Aug 16, 2020 10:02 pm
yuii
yuii
16 August 2020

Adding a water point in toilet

Adding a water point in toilet

You gotta need water backflow prevention device. It will help you a lot. Cost more likely a thousands.

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yuii
Aug 16, 2020 9:46 pm
kelliel123
kelliel123
16 August 2020

Framed Drywall vs Double Brick Construction for Investment H

Framed Drywall vs Double Brick Construction for Investment H

Hi, we are looking at building a two storey home on a narrow lot. At this stage we are undecided whether to go with drywall construction (timber framed wall with Gyprock)…

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kelliel123
Aug 16, 2020 4:39 pm
jrgoat991
jrgoat991
16 August 2020

Draftsman recommendations please

Draftsman recommendations please

Hi all I am now looking to proceed to CC drawings and am after a highly skilled draftsman, preferably with a focus on Australian colonial heritage designs. Thanks very…

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jrgoat991
Aug 16, 2020 3:46 pm
alymei
alymei
16 August 2020

Dividing fence

Dividing fence

You should have given notice to the owner, if that was a developer then to them. Too late now though

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alymei
Aug 16, 2020 8:39 am
buildingtheJulia
buildingtheJulia
15 August 2020

The Julia by Allcastle

The Julia by Allcastle

hi guys, im just looking for reviews, feedback, tips and advices from this awesome community. we just accepted a tender from Allcastle for The Julia. i would like to…

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buildingtheJulia
Aug 15, 2020 9:50 pm
Parm1
Parm1
15 August 2020

Outdoor kitchen

Outdoor kitchen

Yes

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Parm1
Aug 15, 2020 9:14 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 August 2020

Garage door conversion

Garage door conversion

Darwin? Hobart? Christmas Island?

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SaveH2O
Aug 15, 2020 11:36 am
SaveH2O

Hi, I am in Queensland, Moreton Bay Council. I was reading about decking and found that in the council website, it mentioned that council approval is required for decking…

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cs212
Aug 14, 2020 9:26 pm
G-and-J_Palace
G-and-J_Palace
14 August 2020

Handover Clean

Handover Clean

Thanks for the feedback guys.. we had our final walk through and was a bit surprised, but didn't know what to expect... I guess I was expecting it to be like the displays…

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G-and-J_Palace
Aug 14, 2020 7:55 pm
thangam
thangam
14 August 2020

Treated timber steps

Treated timber steps

Outside of my laundry there is treated timber steps intially i thought builder will put concerte steps suddently one day he put treated timber steps, in heavy rain and hot…

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thangam
Aug 14, 2020 6:51 pm
insider
insider
14 August 2020

Site too wet to cut

Site too wet to cut
1, 2

Ok sounds very difficult, water is probably ponding against the retaining wall as you say. Good luck

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insider
Aug 14, 2020 6:26 pm
insider
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 August 2020

Weed id

Weed id

We have winter grass which is easily controllable but we also have onion weed which is a real b1tch to get rid of. Stewie

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Stewie D
Aug 14, 2020 7:43 am
BVD
BVD
13 August 2020

Government $40-50k stimulus rebate on new builds

Government $40-50k stimulus rebate on new builds
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Applications are now accessible for those in NSW who are eligible to apply (was updated yesterday on website)

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BVD
Aug 13, 2020 9:46 am
Suem1
Suem1
12 August 2020

New building house

New building house

Review on the Best builders in Perth

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Suem1
Aug 12, 2020 10:55 pm
virgo61
virgo61
12 August 2020

Converted Shipping Container TV aerial

Converted Shipping Container TV aerial

Thank you. I had a feeling the metal may have reduced signal. I'll get onto the exterior aerial.

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virgo61
Aug 12, 2020 10:17 pm

Hi Guys, If you could please advise me if I should build retaining wall above the height of raised footings and above the level of damp proof course? I have attached a…

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Jitender
Aug 12, 2020 8:05 pm
Fore20
Fore20
12 August 2020

Land and home package from Eagle Homes in Leppington 2179

Land and home package from Eagle Homes in Leppington 2179

I dont think there is a better builder as such but reading reviews and others experiance are invaluable to helping assist you in making the decision. Again 1 bad review…

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Fore20
Aug 12, 2020 3:39 pm
Fore20
GrahamB
GrahamB
11 August 2020

DA/CDC costs in Cumberland council

DA/CDC costs in Cumberland council

Including all approvals, plans, reports, design etc you would need 6 months and $20k

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GrahamB
Aug 11, 2020 11:10 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
11 August 2020

covid 19 stage 3 lockdown can owner builder continue to buil

covid 19 stage 3 lockdown can owner builder continue to buil

I knew this was coming (stage 4 melbourne) so I bought all the materials to pull down and build a new paling fence between the neighbors and my place a while ago. I don't…

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oldchippy
Aug 11, 2020 3:23 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
10 August 2020

water Leak - Is It Considered Major Defect

water Leak - Is It Considered Major Defect

It is my experience no the builder is not liable. He would have had the fix the tile (rectify poor workmanship) but the damage caused is your issue. I personally cannot…

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forrestmount
Aug 10, 2020 9:33 pm
Lara B
Lara B
10 August 2020

Exterior paint to match Colorbond Trimdek Surfmist matt

Exterior paint to match Colorbond Trimdek Surfmist matt

Hi, I am trying to find an exterior low sheen paint to match Colorbond Trimdek Surfmist matt. I will be painting on horizontal hardiplank and was advised that I should use…

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Lara B
Aug 10, 2020 7:09 pm
Almay
Almay
10 August 2020

Mortar defect damage

Mortar defect damage

Hi, how the story finished? Looks worrisome :\

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Almay
Aug 10, 2020 12:09 am
amy1977
amy1977
9 August 2020

Driveway

Driveway

Hi, after inspecting the drive way properly not in the rain it's fine. Plenty of room. The plans are correct and the driveway was included in our build with Rawson. Cheers

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amy1977
Aug 09, 2020 10:02 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
9 August 2020

The Old Days

The Old Days

Excellent video SaveH2O. Stewie

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Stewie D
Aug 09, 2020 3:30 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 August 2020

Registered/License Draftsman

Registered/License Draftsman

The only critical trades and professions that require licencing are electrical, plumbing, Building and Engineering Licensing everyone else is BS fee grabbing and long term…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 09, 2020 8:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Doby
Doby
8 August 2020

advice on complaint against windows overlooking neighbours

advice on complaint against windows overlooking neighbours

Thanks a lot for your suggestions, everyone. I got busy with the COVID world. The council simply said that it was part of the original permit and asked us to change the…

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Doby
Aug 08, 2020 8:40 pm
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
8 August 2020

Slab Upgraded

Slab Upgraded

Yes there are great ways to complete your work and follow , they have the best information you are looking for

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Doozer1905
Aug 08, 2020 8:05 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 August 2020

Scouring of soil around foundation

Scouring of soil around foundation

Pretty much. A few barrows of topsoil and mulch or whatever else is covering the rest of those areas and you are good to go ( after the plumber has finished ). Stewie

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Stewie D
Aug 08, 2020 11:06 am
KarinaF
KarinaF
7 August 2020

Brolen Homes

Brolen Homes

Hi Everyone, Does anybody have any experience building with Brolen Homes before?

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KarinaF
Aug 07, 2020 7:30 pm
Harts
Harts
6 August 2020

insurance - House sinking due to cracked stormwater pipes

insurance - House sinking due to cracked stormwater pipes

Hi Tramy2020 Sorry to here the issues you are having with your home. I put a claim through my Home Insurer regarding Loss or damage because of 'Escaping liquid' -…

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Harts
Aug 06, 2020 6:57 pm
RagRad
RagRad
6 August 2020

3 in 1 Exhaust fans in bathrooms vs standard exhaust

3 in 1 Exhaust fans in bathrooms vs standard exhaust

thank you.I have an electrical appointment with my builder today and I think I will give this upgrade a miss.

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RagRad
Aug 06, 2020 11:22 am
d@n
d@n
5 August 2020

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback

Study near the kitchen....bit noisy no? Upstairs walkway between couch and tv not really ideal. Door opening opposite the shower, That would be a bit embarrassing if the…

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d@n
Aug 05, 2020 8:38 pm
d@n
d@n
5 August 2020

Render Colours - help!

Render Colours - help!

I would stick with more warmer tones to blend in with both doors. Agree a lighter colour for the porch and darker for the rest but not too heavy. Cladding looks fine.

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d@n
Aug 05, 2020 8:29 pm
Paw
Paw
5 August 2020

Career in Building Surveyor or Registered Builder

Career in Building Surveyor or Registered Builder

Hi, I am doing final year apprentice in Carpentry in Victoria. I want to go further in building. I want to be a Builder and Building surveyor both, but I am confused.…

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Paw
Aug 05, 2020 3:09 pm
FeelingBuilder
FeelingBuilder
5 August 2020

Choosing Between Jordan Spring, Werrington or Marsden.

Choosing Between Jordan Spring, Werrington or Marsden.

Hi there, been reading a few threads before I got our Pre-approval yesterday. We are looking to buy an existing house 1-2 years old.. TO Jordan Spring's homeowners.…

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FeelingBuilder
Aug 05, 2020 12:53 pm
Norts33
Norts33
5 August 2020

Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.

Coronavirus Impact to Build/On-Site Meetings.
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Quick update to advise that I spoke to my Building Supervisor yesterday who advised that I could meet him onsite for a meeting this morning as long as I was wearing a…

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Norts33
Aug 05, 2020 11:06 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
4 August 2020

Who is responsible for water getting in our roof space?

Who is responsible for water getting in our roof space?

So.....it was the gutters flowing back into the ceiling. I think that gutters still had to be fitted with an emergency overflow provision back in 2010. It also sounds like…

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SaveH2O
Aug 04, 2020 11:01 pm
SaveH2O
chippy
chippy
4 August 2020

garage ceiling open

garage ceiling open

The builder will put a piece of plasterboard in there that will get painted. It just lifts out when you need to access the roof space. Looks like a standard manhole.

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chippy
Aug 04, 2020 9:23 pm
chippy
Tazw
Tazw
4 August 2020

Bathroom renovation

Bathroom renovation

Thank you Splashers. All done now and we did exactly what you recommended.

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Tazw
Aug 04, 2020 6:19 pm
Paul Dem
Paul Dem
4 August 2020

Coloured PVC Pipes

Coloured PVC Pipes

Hi all, Just wondering if any plumbers (or anyone…

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Paul Dem
Aug 04, 2020 5:07 pm
Lisa06
Lisa06
4 August 2020

LPOD Query

LPOD Query

It was a volume builder. I just found out that the independent plumber who plumbed the tank is unlicensed so there's no compliance certificate. I just spoke to him. He…

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Lisa06
Aug 04, 2020 3:39 pm

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