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luxbuild
luxbuild
27 February 2020

Leaking storwater pipe?

Leaking storwater pipe?

just so you know this thread started 9 years ago.

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luxbuild
Feb 27, 2020 10:59 pm
Joker
Joker
27 February 2020

Broke builder link

Broke builder link

Very unfortunate that poor quality building work is so well protected in Australia ,builders that screw you get way too much in their favour,HIA,MBA two of the reasons…

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Joker
Feb 27, 2020 12:18 pm
tourier
tourier
27 February 2020

Stormwater issue

Stormwater issue

Thanks The other post was initially about OSD Subdivider sold to first buyer who then sold it onto me a year or so later Will contact council

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tourier
Feb 27, 2020 8:55 am
diode
diode
26 February 2020

Advise on sagging roof

Advise on sagging roof

Thanks for reply! I was thinking to get a building inspection as the first step. Will see how it goes.. On a side note, would it normally be OK after fixing that sort of…

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diode
Feb 26, 2020 6:41 pm
KirstenP
KirstenP
26 February 2020

FireCrunch

FireCrunch

All good advice - many thanks Chris

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KirstenP
Feb 26, 2020 12:35 pm

Sorry, answered based on the title, and missed the "Birch". "Birch White" looks like it might best be complemented by standard heritage colours, manor red and forest…

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arcadelt
Feb 26, 2020 10:01 am

Then there must be any other way from where water got away and never came up from that line. you should need thoroughly check this.

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Linsay
Feb 25, 2020 9:47 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
25 February 2020

Starting off from very beginning in Perth

Starting off from very beginning in Perth

Well have I got some research for you! The government's Your Home website. An invaluable resource about sustainable energy efficient home design. Here's the section on…

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ddarroch
Feb 25, 2020 7:54 am
Chewbac
Chewbac
24 February 2020

Transferring/selling a land and building contract

Transferring/selling a land and building contract

Yes, you can generate leads for this project not only through Facebook but also from some other ways as well. I know a which can help you with this.

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Chewbac
Feb 24, 2020 8:04 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
24 February 2020

Flooring - tiling with builder or after handover?

Flooring - tiling with builder or after handover?

I see the main advantage of getting it all done is warranty as you say. I have had an issue before with drainage of a tiled area. Tiler blamed the slab underneath and…

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brokenstick
Feb 24, 2020 12:01 pm
brokenstick
insider
insider
22 February 2020

Cracked tiles

Cracked tiles

That is correct. Once you make a claim you are not limited by the warranty time frame it will continue until it is resolved even if it is beyond the warranty limit.The…

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insider
Feb 22, 2020 9:48 pm
insider
sbanu
sbanu
22 February 2020

Ducted aircon too small??

Ducted aircon too small??

Thanks ! That’s helpful. I’ll probably be looking at at least 6 to 8 zones too . So something that can handle the load of them all running at once would be ideal,…

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sbanu
Feb 22, 2020 3:43 pm

Anyone know how to adjust these please?

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CV888
Feb 22, 2020 1:07 pm

I found this picture of a house which has colours that I think would work well for yours. The roof is "Gully", and the walls are white, but you could use an off-white. You…

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arcadelt
Feb 21, 2020 1:59 pm
GAZZABABY
GAZZABABY
19 February 2020

Floor to ceiling tiles post-handover

Floor to ceiling tiles post-handover

The wardrobes are going to be bare and that’s what we’re planning to do. Probably won’t be as nicely finished but will be somewhere we can save.

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GAZZABABY
Feb 19, 2020 7:33 am
Ruthnpal
Ruthnpal
19 February 2020

Wrong kitchen colour selection

Wrong kitchen colour selection

Thanks to you all, brains trust. I’m so glad to hear this. This is our first time building and will be our forever home too so I needed to make this right from the get…

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Ruthnpal
Feb 19, 2020 4:56 am
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
18 February 2020

How much did your ducted air cost?

How much did your ducted air cost?

Hey there, We're building a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 lounge and 1 family/living/kitchen. Just curious how much everyones ducted was? I want to get an idea of how much e can be…

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Harweeeee
Feb 18, 2020 9:21 pm
Harweeeee
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 February 2020

Old house with cold double brick walls

Old house with cold double brick walls

So what was the R-rating?

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Stewie D
Feb 17, 2020 4:26 pm
Rookireno
Rookireno
17 February 2020

Dryrod - any good ??

Dryrod - any good ??

Good to know. Thanks very much for the reply and info.

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Rookireno
Feb 17, 2020 1:07 pm
EnPassant
EnPassant
17 February 2020

'Buying' Plans from builder??

'Buying' Plans from builder??

Thanks to both of you :) I might get in touch with them to see if they will. A quick chat to the legal eagle mate has suggested that even if they don't want to sell plans,…

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EnPassant
Feb 17, 2020 10:27 am
MClark
MClark
16 February 2020

Exterior roof water leak problem. Help?

Exterior roof water leak problem. Help?

Sounds like a handyman job to me, he will need some quality sika flex silicone and go outside and seal up everything that may be causing the leak. Say $50 materials…

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MClark
Feb 16, 2020 7:14 pm
MClark
Aelinash
Aelinash
16 February 2020

Home builders in Brisbane

Home builders in Brisbane

Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for home builders in brisbane for narrow lot plot. If anyone could recommend builders, that would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance

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Aelinash
Feb 16, 2020 11:36 am
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
13 February 2020

Walk Thru Floor Plans - House Plans on a 1 to 1 Scale

Walk Thru Floor Plans - House Plans on a 1 to 1 Scale

Hi all - if you are at planning stage and want to view your plans in a 1 to 1 scale - try Walk Thru Floor Plans …

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Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Feb 13, 2020 2:17 pm
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
arcadelt
arcadelt
12 February 2020

What is the difference between Mullions and Column?

What is the difference between Mullions and Column?

Mullion on relates to windows or screens. A column is structural.

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arcadelt
Feb 12, 2020 6:26 pm
building-expert
building-expert
12 February 2020

slab inspection

slab inspection

In Victoria pre pour inspection is a mandatory inspection under Building ACT 1993. It is done by either Building Surveyor or more commonly by a Building Inspector.

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building-expert
Feb 12, 2020 4:32 pm
building-expert
detonator1962
detonator1962
12 February 2020

House/lot backyard orientation for maximum sunglight in wint

House/lot backyard orientation for maximum sunglight in wint

Hi, I am considering to buy lot 21/1 which is next to the cornet lot. But I have concern if the if lot…

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detonator1962
Feb 12, 2020 3:27 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 February 2020

New house gets flooded with every heavy rain.

New house gets flooded with every heavy rain.

What are your State laws re disclosure requirement of such issues by the seller?

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SaveH2O
Feb 12, 2020 6:53 am
SaveH2O
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 February 2020

Pre council meeting

Pre council meeting

You should be able to engage a hydraulics engineer locally and get a quote from them. Whether H & H will let you use someones else is another matter and they may want to…

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Stewie D
Feb 11, 2020 8:09 pm
WL2005HBD
WL2005HBD
11 February 2020

Bank valuation differences?

Bank valuation differences?

Hi everyone, Currently going through a new house build. 2 weeks from contracts and timelines are getting really tight now. We had our tender valued by WBC through our…

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WL2005HBD
Feb 11, 2020 7:25 pm
munners
munners
10 February 2020

How to demo upstairs bath

How to demo upstairs bath

Hi all. I’m doing some major Reno’s at the moment converting and combining a bathroom and a wardrobe into a larger bathroom. Currently ripping everything to barebones…

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munners
Feb 10, 2020 3:01 pm
Bushlanddreamhome
Bushlanddreamhome
9 February 2020

Getting old furniture removed?

Getting old furniture removed?

I think, the better decision is to hire a truck, don't be waste your energy, It's just my opinion, I am living at a rental house, when I was switch to a different house, I…

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Bushlanddreamhome
Feb 09, 2020 7:56 pm
Wallie78
Wallie78
9 February 2020

Wet framing

Wet framing

Hey guys, just had had our timber frame cop it with all this rain...at least 400mm...the roof is going on tomorrow still apparently. Doesn’t the roof frame need to dry…

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Wallie78
Feb 09, 2020 1:09 pm
Althom
Althom
9 February 2020

New build problem

New build problem

Looks like they forgot the flashing. Your builder should rectify at their cost.

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Althom
Feb 09, 2020 12:42 pm
Althom
poppet
poppet
8 February 2020

2 questions from a new member

2 questions from a new member

hi, i cannot see any images attached to the posts. please let me know how to view them. is there a roofing forum pls? d.

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poppet
Feb 08, 2020 3:37 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
8 February 2020

Where to buy smaller packs of off white cement etc

Where to buy smaller packs of off white cement etc

Hi, Does anyone know where in Melbourne u can buy smaller packs of off white cement and lime. I already have my sand. Trying to make a small batch off white mortar.…

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MyFirst
Feb 08, 2020 12:40 pm
Melb33
Melb33
8 February 2020

How to certify metal frame staircase

How to certify metal frame staircase

Ahh, so there it is, thanks! Not all is gloomy looking then :))

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Melb33
Feb 08, 2020 10:39 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
8 February 2020

Is my building Bull-Sh##ing me - Help please

Is my building Bull-Sh##ing me - Help please

Could be. Kitchen cabinets are made of particle board or MDF, and unless it is water resistant, you don’t want that getting wet as they move into the house.

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arcadelt
Feb 08, 2020 8:25 am
HamRam
HamRam
8 February 2020

How is North Kellyville Suburb

How is North Kellyville Suburb

Hi, I’m new to this forum. Anyone living in North Kellyville. I’m looking at options of building a house there. I wanted to know how is the suburb and is it safe and…

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HamRam
Feb 08, 2020 7:55 am
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
7 February 2020

Leafbusters is under new Ownership!

Leafbusters is under new Ownership!

Hello Berek Yes point taken, but we’re not planning on posting this type of thing often. Since 1992 the Leafbusters brand has had only one change of ownership.…

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Leafbusters
Feb 07, 2020 5:26 pm
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
7 February 2020

Gutter Guards

Gutter Guards

Hello oldchippy, This is an old Leafbusters install on a slight bullnose edge, we used to use 350mm as a mesh width for corrugated roofs. Mostly people use about…

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Leafbusters
Feb 07, 2020 5:15 pm
Leafbusters
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 February 2020

Has anyone built with Bold Living?

Has anyone built with Bold Living?

You need to acquaint yourself with the forum's terms of use and choose your words more carefully before posting. Text restrictions are imposed to also protect posters…

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SaveH2O
Feb 07, 2020 10:18 am
SaveH2O
Bushlanddreamhome
Bushlanddreamhome
7 February 2020

Bank rejecting final claim

Bank rejecting final claim

We are in an tight situation and wanted to see if anyone had anything similar happen in their build - this week we had a private certifier issue us our Form 21, and the…

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Bushlanddreamhome
Feb 07, 2020 8:41 am
spin7plus
spin7plus
7 February 2020

Fixed price building contract on undeveloped vacant land

Fixed price building contract on undeveloped vacant land

Thanks heaps for your info sharing . It’s top soil at the moment. I did check with the developer where he is getting the clean fill from and it’s…

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spin7plus
Feb 07, 2020 6:00 am
spin7plus
SubtleScandal83
SubtleScandal83
6 February 2020

Any Scandinavians here - Scandinavian design

Any Scandinavians here - Scandinavian design

Hei hei! Any fellow Scandinavians here? I am originally from Norway. I love Scandinavian homes, and I would love to replicate the same feel in a home here. I am not…

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SubtleScandal83
Feb 06, 2020 7:16 pm
SubtleScandal83
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 February 2020

Cracks galore in walls

Cracks galore in walls

Click on the post below by thepa1nter, one of the forum's best posters, and watch the video he linked. viewtopic.php?p=1863860#p1863860

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SaveH2O
Feb 06, 2020 6:47 pm
SaveH2O
BradH18392
BradH18392
6 February 2020

Unsatisfactory fence. NSW

Unsatisfactory fence. NSW

Hi guys, thanks for the responses so far. I've had it confirmed that the owner will be leasing out the property as an investment. Despite him not being my living neighbor…

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BradH18392
Feb 06, 2020 12:09 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
6 February 2020

No retaining wall on adjoining block

No retaining wall on adjoining block

Hey KSM, I'd say just relax. There will be no 'landslide'. You might get a bit of erosion in heavy rain but no big deal - they'll need to clean it up when they build…

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supersleuth
Feb 06, 2020 11:55 am
Lorrry
Lorrry
6 February 2020

Buying a cold formed shed kit (sorta review i guess)

Buying a cold formed shed kit (sorta review i guess)

Hello all, First time post here. Just been though the whole process of buying a kit shed. I'm located in Hobart FYI. Not sure if any of you had the drama but down here i…

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Lorrry
Feb 06, 2020 11:44 am
wagga123
wagga123
5 February 2020

Doors during flood event

Doors during flood event

Doors during a flood event Hello All. I have been googling but can't find any relevant info. When there is a flooding event, they recommend sand bagging the bottom of…

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wagga123
Feb 05, 2020 12:23 pm
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
5 February 2020

Cracks on walls

Cracks on walls

This crack looks like a plaster tape joins, its running straight

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thepa1nter
Feb 05, 2020 9:02 am
thepa1nter

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