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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
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BuildingandLegal
Mar 29, 2024 3:03 am
BuildingandLegal

Stonebridge New Home paint label

Stonebridge New Home paint label

We built in 2013 and painted internally with the Taubmans colour 'Stonebridge - New Housing'. We recently decided to repaint with the same colour - half way through the…

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andrew01
Mar 28, 2024 11:28 pm

slab plan

slab plan

Yes, it's a conventional raft slab.

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yujingsz1990
Mar 28, 2024 11:11 pm

Drainage

Drainage

You can use a better version of a French drain called a cut off drain along your fence line and run a plastic membrane over the ground between the house and the drain pipe…

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groundzero
Mar 28, 2024 10:59 pm

We are building a second dwelling and are currently selecting window and door frames. We want to blend into the forest and also bring out the stone work and the fake wood…

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Yols_Das
Mar 27, 2024 3:16 pm

Our Bondi Greenwall was impressive from day one with advanced lush plants to provide a wow factor to this recently renovated living area. The boundary was less than 1…

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Growing Well
Mar 27, 2024 12:55 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
26 March

JG King Home builders delay in construction

JG King Home builders delay in construction

So, did they give you a reason? Weather? Slab not poured??

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MarkusjOZ
Mar 26, 2024 6:38 pm
MarkusjOZ

House movement to be concerned about?

House movement to be concerned about?

House movement is always a potential problem and there is a cause. Yes you should have it inspected by a competent and experienced building consultant

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building-expert
Mar 26, 2024 2:13 pm
building-expert
Luigi88
Luigi88
26 March

Help! Why are my hybrid floors coming loose?

Help! Why are my hybrid floors coming loose?

A Sabco spin mop, minimal moisture, not very regularly. I was told these hybrids are water resistant 🤷‍♀️

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Luigi88
Mar 26, 2024 7:40 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
24 March

What is an owner builder?

What is an owner builder?

In NSW, an owner builder is one whom has obtained an owner builder certificate a builds a house. Minor repairs such as these do not fall under the scope of an owner…

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Bimbob
Mar 24, 2024 9:04 am
Rob19678
Rob19678
23 March

Strange noise in the walls

Strange noise in the walls

Nope, only on the inside, I've literally has my ears to the brick outside and can't hear anything. I can sort of 'reset' the noise by pressing firmly on the studs. This…

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Rob19678
Mar 23, 2024 7:37 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
23 March

Interim occupational Certificate

Interim occupational Certificate

Please read what the conditions are when receive final payment invoice.

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Pedro4137
Mar 23, 2024 5:55 pm
Mox80
Mox80
22 March

Agreement violation

Agreement violation

You need to respond to the Builder within 10 business day advising of your rejection of claim as per SoPA on a payment Schedule, Do not miss this deadline.

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Mox80
Mar 22, 2024 9:27 am
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
22 March

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

Painting your colorbond roof with a rust inhibitor can definitely help extend its life and prevent rust. It is worth the cost in the long term as it may be cheaper than…

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MarkusjOZ
Mar 22, 2024 8:59 am
MarkusjOZ
Ymous
Ymous
22 March

Rendered brick wall to colourbond roof over flashing

Rendered brick wall to colourbond roof over flashing

Cheers. The painted render is a bit chalky to the touch. To prepare the surface for best adhesion, what would you recommend? Also, given that there must be some…

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Ymous
Mar 22, 2024 8:34 am

Hi All. I'm currently resurfacing the hardwood floors and when removing the old layers that there's a long dark line running across the boards. Does anyone know what or…

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MrPookie
Mar 20, 2024 12:38 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
19 March

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
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
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
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
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

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

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