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Philip_Green
Philip_Green
25 September 2020

General Discussion topic dumping

General Discussion topic dumping

Such a good point

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Philip_Green
Sep 25, 2020 4:39 pm

Rust roof screws

Rust roof screws

l spoke to my plumber we decided to replace the rusted screws and keep all the screws with no rust, it will only cost a few hundred

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jimbo73
Mar 19, 2024 1:01 pm

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

Water this close to the slab edge or under the slab can cause slab heave or subsidence and is potentially a serious problem especially on highly reactive clay soils. Over…

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building-expert
Mar 19, 2024 9:26 am
building-expert
Bk3064
Bk3064
15 March

Omni built homes brisbane - builders feedback

Omni built homes brisbane - builders feedback

First time poster long story short we are planning knocking down rebuilding a house in Wavell Heights We are thinking to go with Omni built homes as they are but flexible…

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Bk3064
Mar 15, 2024 10:25 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
14 March

Loud popping ceiling, creaking and vibration

Loud popping ceiling, creaking and vibration

Ain't that the truth! We used to have a tile roof and had it replaced with colorbond and suddenly everything throughout the entire house sounds louder!

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MarkusjOZ
Mar 14, 2024 3:22 pm
MarkusjOZ

soffits dont reach fascia Help to fix

soffits dont reach fascia Help to fix

Be careful, the soffits may contain asbestos

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building-expert
Mar 14, 2024 1:04 pm
building-expert
agus
agus
14 March

Strange noise in the walls

Strange noise in the walls

Hi rob, any improvements with the noise you’ve experienced?

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agus
Mar 14, 2024 6:19 am
meiyeng2003
meiyeng2003
14 March

Soundproofing shared wall

Soundproofing shared wall

Hi, I live in a single storey semi-detached house with a shared wall. All is well until my neighbour’s kid started piano lessons (using an upright piano) and the noise…

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meiyeng2003
Mar 14, 2024 12:34 am
hthglgl
hthglgl
13 March

What is an owner builder?

What is an owner builder?

First time poster so apologies for what may be an incredibly silly/simple question. I have purchased a home built in the 1930s - 40s that has been well maintained but…

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hthglgl
Mar 13, 2024 6:54 pm
mansawant
mansawant
13 March

Replacing broken tile on floor

Replacing broken tile on floor

I have an investment property and tenants moved out recently. However the Property manager noticed one of the floor tiles is broken and the kitchen Island countertop is…

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mansawant
Mar 13, 2024 6:40 pm
adeoladele
adeoladele
13 March

Suggestion for my living room interior

Suggestion for my living room interior

Thank for yes basically what to remove and what to add, where to place them

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adeoladele
Mar 13, 2024 5:56 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
13 March

Are pavers good for driveways?

Are pavers good for driveways?

Hi, I have had them in the past and the pros are: Versatile, i.e many different colours and styles to choose…

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MarkusjOZ
Mar 13, 2024 3:55 pm
MarkusjOZ
smason007
smason007
12 March

Permeable paving for driveway

Permeable paving for driveway

I am also considering these 2 permeable pavers. How has your experience been with the Hydroston paver? Any problems or headaches with maintenance?

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smason007
Mar 12, 2024 11:58 am
foxdie
foxdie
11 March

Exemplary Сasual Dating - Verified Women

Exemplary Сasual Dating - Verified Women

Casual dating at its finest – join the leading platform for relaxed and fun encounters! Authentic Damsels Super Сasual Dating

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foxdie
Mar 11, 2024 1:03 am
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
10 March

Cladding crack

Cladding crack

Most likely poor foam installation and render installation, Joint covered with render, foam could be sitting on flashing. Do you have any render at house

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Pedro4137
Mar 10, 2024 10:33 pm

Extending Brick Warehouse Up

Extending Brick Warehouse Up

There is insufficient information to give a meaningful answer. You should talk to council planning. Apart from building construction issues, if you are adding floor area…

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building-expert
Mar 09, 2024 12:31 pm
building-expert
muzzy
muzzy
9 March

Top-notch Сasual Dating - Genuine Damsels

Top-notch Сasual Dating - Genuine Damsels

Make dating stress-free and enjoyable with the best casual dating experience. Actual Women Super Сasual Dating

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muzzy
Mar 09, 2024 12:31 am
muzzy
jimbo73
jimbo73
7 March

Best rust killer/converter for galvanized steel post

Best rust killer/converter for galvanized steel post

That just protects from further rust, l want first to apply a rust converter or rust killer to kill the rust thats there, whats the best one for galvanized steel

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jimbo73
Mar 07, 2024 8:53 pm
chippy
chippy
6 March

Can you save money with an architect?

Can you save money with an architect?

I've just had a look at the website. The company are just building broker's. There are plenty of similar companies that basically draw your plans (they own them so you…

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chippy
Mar 06, 2024 9:39 pm
chippy

What are French pattern pavers?

What are French pattern pavers?

French Pattern pavers, also known as Versailles pattern pavers, are a favorite among leading interior designers for creating timeless designs that blend ancient beauty…

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jacoobjohn01
Mar 06, 2024 3:02 pm
jacoobjohn01

Converting window to door

Converting window to door

If I hire a contractor to convert a window to a sliding door will I need to show them Council approval paperwork? That is, if I want to take a risk of carrying out the…

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AutumnBreathe
Mar 05, 2024 10:04 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
5 March

Painting Acrylic rendered retaining wall

Painting Acrylic rendered retaining wall

Thanks mate, is there a standard off the shelf type breathable product I can apply DIY? Thanks

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Bcr83
Mar 05, 2024 1:26 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 March

flooding at side of house after rain

flooding at side of house after rain

The bottom of the downpipe has been taped (see the black tape) to seal the necessary gap between the downpipe and the adaptor that would normally prevent the downpipe…

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SaveH2O
Mar 05, 2024 8:04 am
SaveH2O
stanks
stanks
5 March

Void under slab

Void under slab

To me, that's what it looks like: poor backfilling and/or compaction. The width is about 1000mm maybe. That conduit in the photo is for the NBN. The water is about…

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stanks
Mar 05, 2024 7:47 am
groundzero
groundzero
4 March

Steel stumps, S vs H2, house movement

Steel stumps, S vs H2, house movement

Are they stumps or screw piles ? How much fill is there, is the site a class "P" ? A "H2" site is not supposed to have stumps it is supposed to have grid beams according…

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groundzero
Mar 04, 2024 8:26 pm
Beb2024
Beb2024
4 March

Door jambs

Door jambs

Hi Thankyou Yes he shld of done it from the inside before the frames and wall lining went in Won't make any difference ok 👌 Will take your ad advice Thankyou…

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Beb2024
Mar 04, 2024 5:14 pm
Haddie
Haddie
4 March

Who is Building Glenleigh With Kurmond Homes 2021?

Who is Building Glenleigh With Kurmond Homes 2021?
1, 2

Hi There Build finished in 2022 December and we love it. Through patience and attention to detail on your part you will get there. The house is very spacious and…

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Haddie
Mar 04, 2024 4:13 pm
Mrs.Skar
Mrs.Skar
4 March

Does fibre glass pool add to the site cost

Does fibre glass pool add to the site cost

Approvals are covered in the cost we are paying to the pool company. The only thing stated in our home build contract for the additional cost is engineering support. …

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Mrs.Skar
Mar 04, 2024 11:34 am

Flashings over doorways and windows our carpenter has installed flashings that is buckled and short of the window frames and door frames is this right Is there a…

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Beb2024
Mar 02, 2024 6:42 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
2 March

Recommendations for best value decking oil for pine decking?

Recommendations for best value decking oil for pine decking?

Hi, as per the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best value decking oil (Bunning is close to where I live) for a treated pine deck? Thanks

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MarkusjOZ
Mar 02, 2024 8:34 am
MarkusjOZ

Polytec timber look galleries

Polytec timber look galleries

Interested in getting either the Polytec Boston Oak or Palace Peak for kitchen cabinets. Looking at the Boston Oak ones, it appears that the colour varies significantly…

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Infinite-Justice
Mar 01, 2024 8:49 pm
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jacoobjohn01
Mar 01, 2024 3:14 pm
jacoobjohn01
homediyguy
homediyguy
1 March

Window glass replacement

Window glass replacement

just get some local quotes pal

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homediyguy
Mar 01, 2024 1:33 pm

Hey There. No problems re jumping in. My original question was "should I have waterproofed" the concrete slab before putting batons down. We have been told we should…

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Mr_Frangutz
Mar 01, 2024 9:23 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
28 February

Laundry Floor Help Please!

Laundry Floor Help Please!

The requirement is for a waterstop to be installed to the entries of the room, (a small aluminum 'L' angle to retain the water to within the room) can't see if they have…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 28, 2024 4:33 pm
BuildingandLegal
Benny123
Benny123
27 February

Veneer bricks 30 y.o. house - 3 courses under grade

Veneer bricks 30 y.o. house - 3 courses under grade

Interesting. You have great clearance to damp proof course all the way around which is rare with so many cowboy landscapers and concreters. Is there sufficient fall…

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Benny123
Feb 27, 2024 3:57 pm
Danny Ha
Danny Ha
26 February

Roof Access Hatch?

Roof Access Hatch?

Hello, Hoping to get some help here. I recently bought a place and for the life of me I can’t find any access to my roof space. But I know that there must be a way to…

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Danny Ha
Feb 26, 2024 12:03 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
26 February

Timber to concrete glue or screws?

Timber to concrete glue or screws?

Sam There is a much stronger glue than liquid nails. It's called T Rex and will stick your timber to the concrete. Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Feb 26, 2024 7:52 am
Ashington Homes
michael11
michael11
25 February

Signature on Tallawong

Signature on Tallawong
1, 2, 3

Nothing positive about signature. Signed with them in 2020 for signature on tallawong and is still not finished in 2024, 4 years later. They promised 2021. Ridiculous…

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michael11
Feb 25, 2024 11:35 pm
viju_009
viju_009
24 February

Surfmist tiled roof - unsure about gutter colour

Surfmist tiled roof - unsure about gutter colour

Thank you so much. We ended going with the terrain that’s part of our brick.

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viju_009
Feb 24, 2024 1:41 pm
building-expert
building-expert
23 February

Am I too heavy for the roof cavity?

Am I too heavy for the roof cavity?

Firstly, if your house is still under builder's warranty (10 years in Victoria) you should have no need to crawl into roof space but let the builder handle it, unless you…

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building-expert
Feb 23, 2024 10:09 am
building-expert
Jordo75
Jordo75
22 February

Garage Door Malfunction

Garage Door Malfunction

Thankyou! As you can see it will need new structural replacement to hold the door, replastering, painting, new anchor plate. The Torsion bars are bent, The roller…

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Jordo75
Feb 22, 2024 9:35 am
Pulse
Pulse
21 February

What kind of timber is this?

What kind of timber is this?

ironbark maybe

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Pulse
Feb 21, 2024 9:30 pm
stanks
stanks
21 February

Oil under boards before laying

Oil under boards before laying

I'm about to put down some Merbau. Is it necessary to oil underneath the boards before laying?

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stanks
Feb 21, 2024 6:51 pm
nookage
nookage
21 February

Zincalume Staining

Zincalume Staining

Hi, I have an area of zincalume cladding encasing a number of external downpipes. Unfortunately one of them has been permanently stained by some diluted phosphoric acid -…

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nookage
Feb 21, 2024 6:41 pm
dotty
dotty
21 February

Solar Panel Installation

Solar Panel Installation

This was two years ago. I'm sure the prices have dropped since then.

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dotty
Feb 21, 2024 4:02 pm
Pulse
Pulse
20 February

Renovation size rules help NSW

Renovation size rules help NSW

just ask council, most have a free service for this.

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Pulse
Feb 20, 2024 6:01 pm

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