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Jay07
Jul 02, 2021 2:02 pm
Train-lhdm
Train-lhdm
30 June 2021

Journey KDR Clarendon - Leaton

Journey KDR Clarendon - Leaton

It has been a while since I last posted something. I have signed my contract mid May. There were a few more structural changes before signing my contract as I did a few…

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Train-lhdm
Jun 30, 2021 11:25 pm
Aimee
Aimee
30 June 2021

Porter Davis and/or Aspire Design Vancouver 33

Porter Davis and/or Aspire Design Vancouver 33

Do you mind sharing your experience?

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Aimee
Jun 30, 2021 9:11 pm
Noname
Noname
30 June 2021

Building contract without land contract?

Building contract without land contract?

sounds risky. Site costs are subject to change and it doesn't sound like the builders site costs will necessarily have been able to be estimated based on any ready…

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Noname
Jun 30, 2021 5:05 pm
SandyKS
SandyKS
30 June 2021

Do you place geo fabric and plastic weed mat under the deck?

Do you place geo fabric and plastic weed mat under the deck?

I am having eko decking (close to the ground) which is extending from my afresco and do I need geo fabric or weed mat under the deck and crushed stones? I was told by…

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SandyKS
Jun 30, 2021 12:04 pm
Yogamum
Yogamum
30 June 2021

Benchtop : Smartstone or Caesarstone? Why?

Benchtop : Smartstone or Caesarstone? Why?

Is it for a renovation? Have you considered stone or maybe benchtop resurfacing? I think it's around $600 per metre for stone and $850 for marble. ow does that compare…

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Yogamum
Jun 30, 2021 10:52 am
Noname
Noname
29 June 2021

Hybrid flooring or Tiles - Looking for low maintenance and l

Hybrid flooring or Tiles - Looking for low maintenance and l

While tiles could potentially outlive hybrid, some of the hybrid flooring these days is so good, that you'll be replacing the flooring due to renos before it fails. I…

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Noname
Jun 29, 2021 12:34 pm
caru
caru
29 June 2021

Owner not paying money for job done

Owner not paying money for job done

keen to know why the customer refused to pay in the first place..

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caru
Jun 29, 2021 11:04 am
littlered
littlered
28 June 2021

Structural Engineer (?) recommendations - Melbourne's North

Structural Engineer (?) recommendations - Melbourne's North

Hi I'm currently going through the warranties process with my builder. I am trying to get a roof noise fixed (metal roof) and neither the builder nor their roofer can…

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littlered
Jun 28, 2021 7:33 pm
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
28 June 2021

Painting Axon Cladding

Painting Axon Cladding

Hello all, has anyone ever painted over a painted axon cladding? We selected Haymes Grey Impression for the axon cladding of our house. The slab has just been poured and…

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Cupcake2021
Jun 28, 2021 10:45 am
nosliw
nosliw
27 June 2021

ceiling height and door height selection

ceiling height and door height selection

Many display homes I looked at had 2700mm ceilings with 2040mm internal doors. The space above the doors didn’t seem disproportionately high. I would use 2340mm doors…

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nosliw
Jun 27, 2021 9:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 June 2021

Easement, retainingng wall, fill in

Easement, retainingng wall, fill in

You will need to check with the council as it may require a planning and Building application (with Engineering) In WA we have a 500mm max so it has to be a variation to…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 27, 2021 11:58 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Forced
Forced
25 June 2021

Easement - enquiry

Easement - enquiry

Re: private stormwater easement enquiry -…

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Forced
Jun 25, 2021 11:46 pm
Noname
Noname
25 June 2021

Know of a good house cleaning company?

Know of a good house cleaning company?

The benefit you get from using an agency is police checked and insured workers. If you hire somone from gumtree, and they injure themselves, you're liable etc.

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Noname
Jun 25, 2021 9:58 pm
MNC Build
MNC Build
25 June 2021

Building a modified Montrose 20mkII through Coral Homes

Building a modified Montrose 20mkII through Coral Homes
1, 2

that terrible, if its still like that when it comes time get our bricks getting laid, I might look at paying the extra 10 or 20c a brick to the brickies in cash on top of…

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MNC Build
Jun 25, 2021 8:16 pm
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Noname
Jun 25, 2021 8:10 pm
wally97
wally97
25 June 2021

Leak on Hebel facade

Leak on Hebel facade

Hi Simeon, Many thanks for your help. It is much appreciated. I shall give Rodney a call on Monday. Have a lovely weekend. Regards, Mary ( Username: Wally )

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wally97
Jun 25, 2021 6:56 pm
Noname
Noname
24 June 2021

What happens after land registration to title

What happens after land registration to title

Mate no offence, get a conveyancer or solicitor. You have no idea what you're doing.

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Noname
Jun 24, 2021 11:06 pm
Hoffy05
Hoffy05
24 June 2021

Kingsbridge in Ballarat

Kingsbridge in Ballarat

I have built with Kingsbridge Homes in the South East. Had a great experience. Loved our design and the quality and service was great!

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Hoffy05
Jun 24, 2021 5:47 pm
jga
jga
24 June 2021

Help

Help

Old hot water tank inside the roof of a house? I lived in a house in the Blue Mountains NSW from I think the 1940's which had something similar..

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jga
Jun 24, 2021 9:06 am
jga
building-expert
building-expert
23 June 2021

Cancelling contract for major Reno

Cancelling contract for major Reno

I think you are between a rock and a hard place and its all your own doing. Why on earth did you not get someone independent to review your contract before you signed? If…

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building-expert
Jun 23, 2021 6:15 pm
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
23 June 2021

Penalty clause - when to initiate

Penalty clause - when to initiate

Firstly there are no penalties in building contract, it's called liquidated damages and they are applied if the builder has exceeded construction time after proper…

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building-expert
Jun 23, 2021 6:04 pm
building-expert
Harris
Harris
23 June 2021

Cost to install extra gas connection?

Cost to install extra gas connection?

Eden Brae charged $132 to me. They are charging you a lot.

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Harris
Jun 23, 2021 3:31 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 June 2021

Downpipe requirements for a charged system - help please!

Downpipe requirements for a charged system - help please!

Of interest... The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Technical Solution Sheet 4:05 recommended the use of sub surface DWV pipes for charged…

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SaveH2O
Jun 23, 2021 11:03 am
SaveH2O
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 June 2021

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

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

Home units rely on property price fluctuations and inflation. Developing investment properties involves adding value and offer 3-5 Times the return while you have better…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 23, 2021 11:03 am
StructuralBIMGuy
bashworth
bashworth
20 June 2021

House Sitting lower than footpath level

House Sitting lower than footpath level

Yes together with the fact that people drive through standing water in the road. I took this photo a couple of months back but I went past it yesterday and the sand bags…

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bashworth
Jun 20, 2021 1:28 pm
bashworth
Quentino
Quentino
20 June 2021

Owner Builder loan options

Owner Builder loan options

Great info.Thanks heaps for posting. What you say was confirmed by my brother in law this evening, who secured a $150k loan based on a number of desired spends (update…

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Quentino
Jun 20, 2021 1:29 am

Does this look right? I don't know muh about slabs construction etc, though seems to me this would weaken the slab? I don't see.the next to do it.right on the edge of slab?

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Takemymoney
Jun 19, 2021 5:00 pm
Althom
Althom
19 June 2021

Change tempering valve on hot water system

Change tempering valve on hot water system

How long was he there for? Plumbers generally have a $150-175 call out fee that covers the first 15 minutes labour and then it's $30-45 per minutes thereafter.

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Althom
Jun 19, 2021 10:35 am
Althom
Jojac
Jojac
18 June 2021

Manhole

Manhole

Hi Simeon, Yes, i think it is for stormwater.. attaching here the stormwater catchment plan which I’ve seen from the developers engineering plan.. our land is lot…

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Jojac
Jun 18, 2021 10:21 pm
SandyKS
SandyKS
18 June 2021

Drain under deck?

Drain under deck?

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SandyKS
Jun 18, 2021 7:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 June 2021

WA watchdog sounds warning to home builders over increases

WA watchdog sounds warning to home builders over increases

Building Watchdog swamped with price increase complaints Industry set to slow down be informed and ready for the uptake

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 18, 2021 12:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
domtol
domtol
17 June 2021

Leppington Byron Bay Land registration

Leppington Byron Bay Land registration

Hello guys, does anyone who has built in Liverpool pool council area have an idea of DA Application processing time. Thanks

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domtol
Jun 17, 2021 7:48 pm

You need to increase the discharge capacity and this includes having an overflow pipe on tank 1. And you are right. The plumber either has no idea or is evacuating…

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SaveH2O
Jun 17, 2021 7:03 pm
SaveH2O
Aussieninja
Aussieninja
17 June 2021

Land subsiding - Please Help

Land subsiding - Please Help

I have been thinking of building again in the next 1-2 years. Your statement has reminded me how much hard work the build was. Remember throughout your build that the…

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Aussieninja
Jun 17, 2021 5:39 pm
TrickyD
TrickyD
15 June 2021

Dishwasher space

Dishwasher space

Thanks for your help Chippy.

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TrickyD
Jun 15, 2021 4:24 pm
TrickyD
NSW87
NSW87
15 June 2021

Is Sink in toilet required by BCA?

Is Sink in toilet required by BCA?

Are we required by BCA to have a sink in a separate toilet room if there is a bathroom next door?

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NSW87
Jun 15, 2021 11:04 am
antler
antler
14 June 2021

Whole house water-filter

Whole house water-filter

Since we're looking to build, I was thinking of getting a whole of house water filter. Has anyone had experience with them? The main reason is to avoid chlorine and any…

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antler
Jun 14, 2021 3:48 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 June 2021

Aussie Dream of house ownin in Sydney all but gone for GenY

Aussie Dream of house ownin in Sydney all but gone for GenY

More handouts that will soon disappear? as Sydney is set to apply annual location tax

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 14, 2021 2:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

looks like you already have particleboard down for flooring, I assume the ceiling joist spans been designed for floor loads. There is no truss, you can double/sister the…

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Pulse
Jun 13, 2021 9:49 pm
vistabay
vistabay
13 June 2021

BANK NOT READY

BANK NOT READY

We finally took ownership after over 5 weeks...hooray! That said, I’ll probably die not knowing...we’ve had several excuses!! I will say one thing, thank god for the…

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vistabay
Jun 13, 2021 4:25 pm
Goxxo
Goxxo
13 June 2021

Cracked floor tile in shower

Cracked floor tile in shower

I'm looking for some advice on the best way to approach this. We noticed that a floor tile in the back corner of our shower has cracked. The house is 5 years old, so just…

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Goxxo
Jun 13, 2021 11:55 am
klp
klp
11 June 2021

Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewing

Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewing

I guess in cities like Sydney and Melbourne it would be very easy for the company to get away with doing this with little to no consequence. However, for the smaller…

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klp
Jun 11, 2021 2:49 pm
bashworth
bashworth
10 June 2021

Building a home and salesman bringing random customers throu

Building a home and salesman bringing random customers throu

Annoying . . . but if the salesman is showing people round he must think that the construction is being carried out to a good standard, which is comforting.

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bashworth
Jun 10, 2021 9:34 pm
bashworth
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 June 2021

Fun quiz question

Fun quiz question

It looks like part of an extraterrestrial space craft's landing gear that broke off tens of thousands of years ago when the space craft hit a Mastodon while landing. Am…

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SaveH2O
Jun 10, 2021 8:22 pm
SaveH2O
tangle88
tangle88
10 June 2021

wainscoting wall panel boards

wainscoting wall panel boards

Stewie, just wanted to check should I lay my battens at 450mm space horizontally or vertically?

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tangle88
Jun 10, 2021 6:42 pm
bashworth
bashworth
9 June 2021

Land fall - Help please

Land fall - Help please

Yes, corner to corner. . . Assuming they are 0.2m contours.

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bashworth
Jun 09, 2021 4:36 pm
bashworth

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