Home
Pros
Forum
  • About
  • Join Community
  • Contact
Reply
WatchingStarredHistory
InboxSent
MembersPros
#Unanswered     #Active

Browse Forums
General Discussion
Standard
List
Topics
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
ping_lu
ping_lu
23 January 2014

Can i put new armored concrete on existing concrete??

Can i put new armored concrete on existing concrete??

Hi ping_lu If by armored concrete you mean reinforced concrete, yes you can place another reinforced concrete slab on top of an existing slab. If the existing slab is…

0
623
ping_lu
Jan 23, 2014 8:38 pm
Team PD
Team PD
23 January 2014

Porter Davis – New Display at Berwick Waters. Opens Saturday

Porter Davis – New Display at Berwick Waters. Opens Saturday

Porter Davis – Exciting New Display at Berwick Waters. Opens Saturday 25/1/14 We will have four homes on display, the Waldorf 48, Hoffman 39, Canterbury 29 and the…

0
995
Team PD
Jan 23, 2014 6:44 pm
Team PD
kyton
kyton
23 January 2014

Corinthian Entry Door - Shiplap Sea

Corinthian Entry Door - Shiplap Sea

Are you having sidelights or a transom window above your door?

3
1102
kyton
Jan 23, 2014 10:01 am
kyton
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
22 January 2014

buying furniture on finance

buying furniture on finance

I've done this a few times. As said by the others, just make sure you pay it off before the end of the interest free period. There is usually a monthly fee of a couple of…

11
3380
HomeAngels
Jan 22, 2014 8:12 pm
HomeAngels
ECOECO
ECOECO
22 January 2014

Shed Price Check

Shed Price Check

It's about what I paid a year ago for a fully walled shed. Same size, 2 roller doors, 1 pedestrian door, all Colorbond. Additional $3000 for erection. Instructions,…

1
732
ECOECO
Jan 22, 2014 8:03 pm
ECOECO
bluesteel
bluesteel
22 January 2014

Design help needed for first time build please

Design help needed for first time build please

If you wanted you could have pushed your kitchen again the back of the house so there is only one walkway around it (currently you can walk around it fully) which will…

7
2041
bluesteel
Jan 22, 2014 2:45 pm
bluesteel
1
1044
building-expert
Jan 22, 2014 9:22 am
building-expert
Wentworth
Wentworth
22 January 2014

Lowering the floor of the cellar

Lowering the floor of the cellar

Thanks Stewie for your advice. I appreciate it. regards Kate

4
557
Wentworth
Jan 22, 2014 12:13 am
Mrs Brown Bear
Mrs Brown Bear
22 January 2014

Coral Homes taking so long with Tender...

Coral Homes taking so long with Tender...

We aren't with Coral, but we went to tender 30/4/2013. We didn't get our plans into council until late November. And we weren't stuffing them around.

8
3103
Mrs Brown Bear
Jan 21, 2014 11:12 pm
Agape
Agape
21 January 2014

Living in a Golf Estate - SCR (broken windows etc...)

Living in a Golf Estate - SCR (broken windows etc...)

We have a number of friends who back onto golf courses. As a previous poster stated, it really depends on the layout of the golf course in relation to your house. My…

3
1444
Agape
Jan 21, 2014 2:07 pm
Mezzo
Mezzo
21 January 2014

Architect for split level home required

Architect for split level home required

Hi all. Long time reader, first time poster. Thank you for this excellent resource. I've finally purchased a block and am now on the lookout for an architect who has…

0
749
Mezzo
Jan 21, 2014 1:06 pm
Heyfield
Heyfield
21 January 2014

Trying to save on build costs

Trying to save on build costs

Hi I'm interested to views from people that have already done the comparisons. Going to build a house in Heyfield and was asking if building walls from other products is…

0
579
Heyfield
Jan 21, 2014 11:37 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 January 2014

Advice Please, Sub-surface Water Problem

Advice Please, Sub-surface Water Problem

I'd try and find the spring for sure before you start any building. Dampness is one thing ( and it is surprising how long roots can keep the soil damp ) but ponding water…

1
485
Stewie D
Jan 21, 2014 8:47 am
oldchippy
oldchippy
20 January 2014

twin skin roof.

twin skin roof.

Thanks Duke, but there is that stupid,useless, sisaltion paper in the way.

9
1080
oldchippy
Jan 20, 2014 5:20 pm
qebtel
qebtel
20 January 2014

Help - ideas for reasonably priced side gate.

Help - ideas for reasonably priced side gate.

I got an idea - do it yourself. You can erect a 1.8m high colorbond fence for around $60+ per metre all up. IT is not rocket science.

1
1143
qebtel
Jan 20, 2014 2:36 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
20 January 2014

show me your shoe rack/cabinet ... please?

show me your shoe rack/cabinet ... please?

This picture came up on Facebook.....looks good for a small…

10
3418
Saint Mike
Jan 20, 2014 10:22 am
Saint Mike
ugbug
ugbug
20 January 2014

Austral bricks??

Austral bricks??

a very nice brick too: good choice!

11
2542
ugbug
Jan 20, 2014 9:06 am
ugbug
Mungos
Mungos
19 January 2014

Architect Designed House

Architect Designed House

Hi, I have been in this industry for over 20 years and my profession is architect/draftsperson/architectural engineer. I currently work as advisor to companies on how to…

17
5165
Mungos
Jan 19, 2014 8:46 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
19 January 2014

Corner of the house sinking

Corner of the house sinking

A building inspector would probably just recommend that you get either a structural or geotechnical engineer. These engineers usually work together. The structural…

10
6001
SaveH2O
Jan 19, 2014 9:40 am
SaveH2O
maximus
maximus
17 January 2014

Jims home inspection - Yay or Nay

Jims home inspection - Yay or Nay

I'm very happy with the Jim's francishee I used for my building inspection. The report is detailed, includes photos and references the relevant standards. My build is in…

18
6740
maximus
Jan 17, 2014 8:07 pm
maximus
Liliana
Liliana
17 January 2014

Object found in the overflow relief gully

Object found in the overflow relief gully

I can sometimes understand figures of speech! :wink:

10
1423
Liliana
Jan 17, 2014 2:23 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
16 January 2014

Who owns the information?

Who owns the information?

I agree with qebtel. H only did 2 bore hole tests one outside the building and thought that was enough. Very professional organisation they are. All these companies…

20
1914
Crazyk
Jan 16, 2014 7:34 pm
Crazyk
robbie_p
robbie_p
16 January 2014

Air con maintenance?

Air con maintenance?

i wonder if there is a way of finding out when it was lasted serviced?

3
688
robbie_p
Jan 16, 2014 3:22 pm
Eelman
Eelman
15 January 2014

Monier horizon tile

Monier horizon tile

Thanks for the tip Robbie I'll give it a go

2
1249
Eelman
Jan 15, 2014 7:13 pm
farrica
farrica
15 January 2014

Renovations - No roof cavity/ceiling space DEAR GOD HELP ME

Renovations - No roof cavity/ceiling space DEAR GOD HELP ME

Yeah it is sorry. I thought home reno would be more appropriate as an after thought

5
3526
farrica
Jan 15, 2014 3:35 pm
Eelman
Eelman
15 January 2014

Bricks

Bricks

Hi Has anymore used gipps or darling austral bricks or know someone who has? If so are they happy with them Thanks

0
729
Eelman
Jan 15, 2014 12:57 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
13 January 2014

Has anybody used diamond creek concreting?

Has anybody used diamond creek concreting?

Just make sure they are putting the correct roe for the application and make sure they don't just put it on the ground and actually have standoffs. Get 3 quotes if they…

1
422
Crazyk
Jan 13, 2014 6:08 pm
Crazyk
qebtel
qebtel
13 January 2014

conveyensor

conveyensor

Your paying for a legal professional to ensure every I is dotted and t crossed so there's nothing missed. Done properly they should be asking more…

5
1371
qebtel
Jan 13, 2014 4:10 pm
lost and confused
lost and confused
13 January 2014

advise needed

advise needed

we are building in sydney, the agreement is construction drawings done and ready for DA, then he quotes on building and we can also get other quotes at that time. we are…

7
1788
lost and confused
Jan 13, 2014 2:28 pm
bpratt
bpratt
12 January 2014

Building a Shed to Live in for a few years.

Building a Shed to Live in for a few years.

If you plan on living in a shed, the councils that will allow it generally require it to have shower, toilet, food preparation area, all with running water and waste to a…

4
3522
bpratt
Jan 12, 2014 9:50 pm
Sanna
Sanna
12 January 2014

Getting a cubby from the neighbours: not so simple!

Getting a cubby from the neighbours: not so simple!

Hi so sorry but I'm laughing my head off! Ok so about 10 years ago we sold our cubby to strangers from what used to be the trading post! Our housed backed onto council…

8
2385
Sanna
Jan 12, 2014 7:44 pm
Sanna
Sanna
12 January 2014

Linen Cupboard

Linen Cupboard

All on your builder, some won't budge once they have started, hopefully you have a flexible builder who will throw it in, particularly if your spending $$$$$$$$$$ some of…

6
2198
Sanna
Jan 12, 2014 5:54 pm
seabreezewaikiki
seabreezewaikiki
12 January 2014

Trades or Company you used in Rockingham/Baldivis/Wellard

Trades or Company you used in Rockingham/Baldivis/Wellard

Hi, just after some recommendation on the trades/company you used in the Rockingham/Baldivis/Wellard/Port Kennedy/Mandurah area (or nearby). We plan to do the following…

0
436
seabreezewaikiki
Jan 12, 2014 4:39 pm
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
12 January 2014

Closing off a dinning room with a stud wall

Closing off a dinning room with a stud wall

No expert here, but we have ornate cornices in some of our rooms. 'Most' (or some) styles can be purchased (google). You would just need to cut it/mitre it and make sure…

2
1027
How Hard Can it Be
Jan 12, 2014 3:51 pm
greatch
greatch
12 January 2014

Price negotiations with volume builders

Price negotiations with volume builders

Hi maximus... thankyou a very helpfull tip. Best

8
3944
greatch
Jan 12, 2014 8:53 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
11 January 2014

is possible set up the day to start to build house

is possible set up the day to start to build house

You can always ask - can't see why not.

2
926
Saint Mike
Jan 11, 2014 9:12 am
Saint Mike
Crazyk
Crazyk
10 January 2014

Volume Builders...Who's who

Volume Builders...Who's who

Just wanted to let you guys know what I've found out about the who's who in the volume builder scene. VIC ONLY Homebuyers centre is with Boutique 8 Homes is with Urban…

0
539
Crazyk
Jan 10, 2014 10:49 am
Crazyk
6
2401
MR2
Jan 09, 2014 9:00 pm
MR2
maximus
maximus
9 January 2014

Building home with a private builder SYDNEY

Building home with a private builder SYDNEY

Contract and private builders are really one and the same. ( although some specialise in specific types of home ) - some focus in $$$ builds - some do project-style…

3
862
maximus
Jan 09, 2014 6:57 pm
maximus
snuck
snuck
8 January 2014

Rats in roof

Rats in roof

FYI - They HATE the smell of peppermint oil. If you know where they are tracking, pop some down. As well as Moth balls/napthalene - our shed is…

8
2646
snuck
Jan 08, 2014 8:51 pm
snuck
FionaT
FionaT
8 January 2014

Final walkthrough/what to expect?

Final walkthrough/what to expect?

Plunkett are new where I am so no display home.Brian I have bought one of your pci reports to take with us but might look into the cost of an inspector as well. Thanks for…

4
1250
FionaT
Jan 08, 2014 5:18 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 January 2014

Detecting ambiant level of asbestos

Detecting ambiant level of asbestos

Apparently asbestos is quite a heavy type of particle so unless you have a fair amount of unpainted fibro walls and ceilings that are constantly being brushed or scratched…

2
630
Stewie D
Jan 08, 2014 12:34 pm
old womble
old womble
7 January 2014

Build not finished in time!

Build not finished in time!

I am about to have this issue too. Build completion date is supposedly 5/2/14 but we aren't even at lock up yet!! ::hyst:: Same company is buidling a house 2 houses away which…

3
1642
old womble
Jan 07, 2014 9:30 pm
bashworth
bashworth
7 January 2014

Sewage waste law changes in victoria

Sewage waste law changes in victoria

There is not a lot you can do on the existing block unless the local water authority decides it will provide reticulated sewerage to your area. The only other option is…

1
582
bashworth
Jan 07, 2014 8:46 pm
bashworth
old womble
old womble
6 January 2014

Wall Construction

Wall Construction

Hi Tasman, Would Hebel be any use? http://www.hebelaustralia.com.au/Pages/ ... efits.aspx

3
2307
old womble
Jan 06, 2014 4:22 pm
steevo
steevo
6 January 2014

Number of noggins in 2.7m wall?

Number of noggins in 2.7m wall?

Appreciate it fellas

9
12839
steevo
Jan 06, 2014 2:29 pm
bpratt
bpratt
5 January 2014

Are hallways a waste of space in a house design?

Are hallways a waste of space in a house design?
1, 2

If you can't "get rid of" the hallway, consider the idea of a door way to close the hallway off from the main family/living room, especially if you are either in cool or…

25
8888
bpratt
Jan 05, 2014 10:14 am

Hi All, I have an outdoor space that I am hoping to build some bench seats into (preferably as storage boxes too) but am unsure what materials would be best suited. As…

0
854
McReidy
Jan 04, 2014 12:58 pm
McReidy

You are here
Building ForumGeneral Discussion
You are here
Building ForumGeneral Discussion

Australia's largest home building and renovation
community with over 1.8 million posts

Home
Pros
Forum
Start a new topic
About
Join Community
Advertise
Contact Homeone
Articles
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024
Australia's largest home building and
renovation community
Homeone
About

Terms
Privacy

Follow homeone on FacebookFollow homeone on Twitter
All comments made express the views and opinions of the author and not the Administrators, Support nor Homeone Australia & New Zealand
© Homeone Australia & New Zealand All Rights Reserved ‎2001 - 2024