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Callmeyo
Callmeyo
19 June 2023

Building with Tempo Living

Building with Tempo Living

Hi, Would like to know if you have heard anything re: Tempo Living ?

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Callmeyo
Jun 19, 2023 9:52 pm
vivm
vivm
19 June 2023

Stamford 38

Stamford 38

Hi all stamford owners thank for sharing your experience. We had look at warnavale stamford 38 and we really like it. Just need to know how was your experience with…

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vivm
Jun 19, 2023 12:26 am

How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect the duct joined to the vent from inside the house, without going into the roof cavity?

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Thefence5
Jun 17, 2023 10:28 pm
world2160
world2160
17 June 2023

Modular above ground pool over Private Sewer line

Modular above ground pool over Private Sewer line

Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m…

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world2160
Jun 17, 2023 9:46 am
Woody11
Woody11
15 June 2023

Brick window sills

Brick window sills

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Woody11
Jun 15, 2023 8:51 pm
haba
haba
14 June 2023

Lining Shed

Lining Shed

Hi, I am sheeting the inside of a 5.7 x 8m shed with gyprock. Unfortunately the shed wasn't designed for internal cladding but I have been framing it up as strongly as…

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haba
Jun 14, 2023 5:16 pm

Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window…

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building-expert
Jun 14, 2023 11:22 am
building-expert
ammukuttan
ammukuttan
14 June 2023

Noisy water pump from rainwater tank

Noisy water pump from rainwater tank

Thank you plumbingdoctor, My plumber replaced the…

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ammukuttan
Jun 14, 2023 9:58 am
Pulse
Pulse
13 June 2023

Weep holes neighbours

Weep holes neighbours

it depends on the natural ground level, if they excavated their boundary wall needed to be built as a retaining wall. If you filled, which sounds like the case then you…

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Pulse
Jun 13, 2023 6:08 pm
Ardo
Ardo
12 June 2023

Concrete slab formwork - what happens after?

Concrete slab formwork - what happens after?

The concreter will take and reuse. In my case I bought structural LVLs and scraped them back and used them as joists.

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Ardo
Jun 12, 2023 9:03 pm
Holelot
Holelot
12 June 2023

Occupancy certificate

Occupancy certificate

Just wondering if you got your OC ? we are in NSW and are also having a few issues getting ours. Also thinking of moving in as we're running out of cash

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Holelot
Jun 12, 2023 8:06 pm
Holelot
Holelot
12 June 2023

Occupancy certificate

Occupancy certificate

We are in NSW and require 2 positive covenants to be placed on the property didnt really underdtand this but apparently it will take a few months, and have just been…

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Holelot
Jun 12, 2023 4:26 pm
building-expert
building-expert
8 June 2023

DBDRV

DBDRV
1, 2, 3

You can't, you have to go through DBDRV and get a certificate that the dispute is unresolved before you can make claim in VCAT

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building-expert
Jun 08, 2023 6:00 pm
building-expert
Taffy
Taffy
8 June 2023

Paint colour help please

Paint colour help please

Thankyou so much 😀 I've decided on White on white for doors and trims, White on white 50% on ceiling and Mt buller for walls. Fingers crossed it will look OK 😀

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Taffy
Jun 08, 2023 9:44 am
Taffy
Holelot
Holelot
8 June 2023

Does my deck need handrails?

Does my deck need handrails?

I've just built 3 stairs off a landing out the back and been told by the private certifier I need hand rails sorry tried to attach a pic but couldn't mine don't have sides…

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5708
Holelot
Jun 08, 2023 8:49 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
7 June 2023

LMI or Saving? - Help, which is better?

LMI or Saving? - Help, which is better?

brokers will also be in a position to get you a better rate than the advertised rate most times.

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ponzutwo
Jun 07, 2023 1:43 pm
linka1999
linka1999
3 June 2023

Tender and Roof Colours

Tender and Roof Colours

Hey. Head to a metal and decide on which profile you will use first. Profiles with larger corrugations can greatly change the appearance of the color in different…

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linka1999
Jun 03, 2023 11:10 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
31 May 2023

Waterproofing; bathroom vs shower

Waterproofing; bathroom vs shower

The Australian Standards are on the same level of hierarchy as Performance Solutions. The NCC is the primary document and it is performance based. Provided a Performance…

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SaveH2O
May 31, 2023 5:34 am
SaveH2O
MyFirst
MyFirst
30 May 2023

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.
1, 2

Head to Roofing Supplies Online. Get Links to the RSO website where you can by Permastop 55mm Roof Blankets. Get contractors to install under sheet. Best stuff we have used so far!

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MyFirst
May 30, 2023 10:01 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
30 May 2023

Rendered cladding walls cracks

Rendered cladding walls cracks

The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall.

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MyFirst
May 30, 2023 9:56 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
28 May 2023

Cracking Hebel root cause analysis

Cracking Hebel root cause analysis

How wide are cracks? Can post some photos

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Pedro4137
May 28, 2023 12:24 pm
chippy
chippy
25 May 2023

Front Gate handle keeps coming off

Front Gate handle keeps coming off

Get some long brass machine screws and bolt right through the gate and put brass acorn nuts and washers on the other side. It will never come off

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chippy
May 25, 2023 10:33 am
chippy
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
24 May 2023

Clause 37 - HIA contract - defects and Final Payment

Clause 37 - HIA contract - defects and Final Payment

I don't disagree with most of what you said. Except that migrants aren't a target market. The fact many migrants are in new estates is reflective of the socio economic…

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ponzutwo
May 24, 2023 7:42 am
gommeqld
gommeqld
23 May 2023

Soundproofing regulations in Australia

Soundproofing regulations in Australia

If you don't want to annoy the neighbours then simply get yourself some good head phones. For me the sound is much better using headphones. The NCC (National Construction…

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gommeqld
May 23, 2023 10:49 pm
layman1
layman1
23 May 2023

Cracking and popping noises in roof and walls

Cracking and popping noises in roof and walls

Agree, and the frequency is high too. I put lots of efforts to identify the trusses, loose water pipes etc which could be the main culprits, even put cctv cameras around…

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layman1
May 23, 2023 9:15 am
DIY_Debbie
DIY_Debbie
22 May 2023

Urgent!!! Bathroom walls

Urgent!!! Bathroom walls

Render your bathroom walls, two opinions versus the one, makes you wonder.

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DIY_Debbie
May 22, 2023 11:16 am
DIY_Debbie
Pulse
Pulse
19 May 2023

PVC pipe through footing

PVC pipe through footing

yep sounds good make the footing bigger to to allow for the pipe in the middle

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Pulse
May 19, 2023 8:46 pm
KHardy
KHardy
19 May 2023

Clunking noises Steel frame

Clunking noises Steel frame

Hi, I have a steel frame house which was built 2 years ago. When you are down stairs you can hear clunking noises when someone is walking around. We were told if you…

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KHardy
May 19, 2023 9:56 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
19 May 2023

Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a…

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stonesthrow
May 19, 2023 7:28 am
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
14 May 2023

Sliding Doors

Sliding Doors

we have a standard size and often we have a lot of variety to choose

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Infinite-Justice
May 14, 2023 10:34 pm
Harts
Harts
13 May 2023

Window for VCAT claim

Window for VCAT claim

Hi Lisa06, You may already have your answer but will post anyway as others may need this information. Plumbers BUILDING ACT 1993 - SECT 134A Limitation on time when…

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Harts
May 13, 2023 10:21 pm
strannik
strannik
11 May 2023

Building certificate for each stage

Building certificate for each stage

Not unless you have managed to put it as a special condition into the contract somehow.

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strannik
May 11, 2023 10:45 pm
KangarooBuilder
KangarooBuilder
11 May 2023

is location of mains connection required before electrical r

is location of mains connection required before electrical r

Thanks for info, yes met with Power Utility, Builder's Site Supervisor and Electrician on site and aligned on the mains connection. Seems like the builder and Electrician…

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KangarooBuilder
May 11, 2023 9:53 am
Lindyloo78
Lindyloo78
10 May 2023

Builders

Builders

Look at your bill from the electricity company. It should detail the charges. You will need to do some estimating and some calculations. Then charge the…

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Lindyloo78
May 10, 2023 5:47 pm
Bellst
Bellst
10 May 2023

Cache Homes

Cache Homes

Hi, we are in the Rockingham Area, and would like to know if anyone has built with Cache Homes, a double storey, and how they have found them please?

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Bellst
May 10, 2023 1:17 pm

Hi All, I engaged a tradie to install concrete retaining wall 600-800mm high over 32 meters in Victoria. Sleepers are 200*75*2000 mm installed over 17 steel posts. I…

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newbie26
May 09, 2023 12:19 am
Savagepuppy
Savagepuppy
8 May 2023

Acrylic render: Dulux or ROCKCOTE

Acrylic render: Dulux or ROCKCOTE

Hi Alex, Thanks for the reply again. I had a chat with the builder, he said he will use primer, then hydrotec which comes with colour and sealer as well. A Renderer I…

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Savagepuppy
May 08, 2023 4:09 pm
RuralSA
RuralSA
7 May 2023

Rendering old corrugated shed

Rendering old corrugated shed

Is it possible to render an old corrugated iron shed.I have heard that it can be done if it is covered with chicken wire first.Not sure of the ratio of the render mix and…

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RuralSA
May 07, 2023 8:09 am
stanks
stanks
3 May 2023

Preparing a court base

Preparing a court base

I've filled, levelled and compacted around 100mm of roadbase in preparation to lay some outdoor court tiles. Prior to doing the final compaction, I dusted the top with…

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stanks
May 03, 2023 5:56 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 May 2023

Demolition company in Melbourne

Demolition company in Melbourne

The post you reacted to is spammy and just a waste of space. I suspect it will be on its way soon.

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SaveH2O
May 03, 2023 1:29 pm
SaveH2O
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 May 2023

Neighbour erected scaffolding on my land

Neighbour erected scaffolding on my land

I like the bobcat idea - not too dear to hire either. Before doing that, maybe advise them you intend having all their stuff moved in the next 48 hours. Any damage or…

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Saint Mike
May 03, 2023 12:50 pm
Saint Mike
notintothemove
notintothemove
3 May 2023

Demolision Company Wants an extra 5 figures bill

Demolision Company Wants an extra 5 figures bill

what state are you in?, ive heard of this happening alot

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notintothemove
May 03, 2023 5:15 am
home4me22
home4me22
2 May 2023

Best Option for Estimate

Best Option for Estimate

Hi, I'd like some advice on the best option please on the estimate options we've been provided from our builder. This is for the…

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home4me22
May 02, 2023 11:12 pm
Pulse
Pulse
2 May 2023

Preventing rust around steel house posts

Preventing rust around steel house posts

You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would…

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Pulse
May 02, 2023 9:21 pm
strannik
strannik
2 May 2023

Essastone

Essastone

i think we've got essastone, could even be the Chalkstone (or it's equivalent 10 years ago). by now has couple of chips on the edge where we have accidentally banged some…

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strannik
May 02, 2023 4:28 pm
BrettStockley
BrettStockley
1 May 2023

Water tank for Home

Water tank for Home

From what I know about water tanks (I've been working with a client on them for a few years now) is this - The concrete can last a lifetime if they don't crack for some…

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BrettStockley
May 01, 2023 2:47 pm
BrettStockley
alexp79
alexp79
30 April 2023

Double Brick Wall Cavity Insulation - Builder Wrong Product?

Double Brick Wall Cavity Insulation - Builder Wrong Product?

I am saying that double brick has similar thermal performance due to thermal mass effect. It will be still very interesting to see the state of your framing after 10-15…

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alexp79
Apr 30, 2023 11:56 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
30 April 2023

Rotting stairs

Rotting stairs

You will need to replace the entire stairs. Carpenter is the trade you're after.

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 30, 2023 10:03 pm
BuildingandLegal
Petendeb
Petendeb
29 April 2023

Safe Work methods

Safe Work methods

Block of two storey townhouses requires painting on the roof. A brick parapet wall separates each unit and extends above the tiled roof. The parapet walls require sealing…

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3501
Petendeb
Apr 29, 2023 4:03 pm

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