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groundzero
groundzero
1 November 2022

Puddles on clay soil

Puddles on clay soil

Write reply... What pipe is the stormwater ?

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groundzero
Nov 01, 2022 2:29 pm
Pulse
Pulse
31 October 2022

Fixing a sinking driveway

Fixing a sinking driveway

Agree with above but could get expensive and it is only a small repair. I would saw cut the existing slab. Excavate to solid ground, dowel into existing slabs and repour…

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Pulse
Oct 31, 2022 8:13 pm

A while ago I came up with the idea to make mini rebar chairs / shoes from left over concrete at the end of a job, rather than having to buy the plastic ones every time.…

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Mortar Art
Oct 31, 2022 11:27 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 October 2022

Made a post a few days ago and now its not showing ???

Made a post a few days ago and now its not showing ???

You sure you didn't state an intention to illegally DIY?

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SaveH2O
Oct 30, 2022 2:42 pm
SaveH2O
Andy90
Andy90
28 October 2022

Validate new Light Switch Replacement

Validate new Light Switch Replacement

I had an Electrician replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer. I noticed the New Light Switch is wired different from the old one. Can someone with Electrical…

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Andy90
Oct 28, 2022 11:14 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
28 October 2022

HELP! NCAT Directions Hearing

HELP! NCAT Directions Hearing

Check the definition of 'practical completion' in your contract. It should say someting like "Suitable to live in with minor cosmetic fixes" and consider if NSWFT or NCAT…

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Kippers01
Oct 28, 2022 2:06 pm
mapr
mapr
28 October 2022

Provisional Sums

Provisional Sums

can you please clarify where i can find this information? I'm going around in circles. NSW based. Is it state dependent? HIA have no NSW fact sheets I can find, but…

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mapr
Oct 28, 2022 11:00 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 October 2022

Astoria Grand 55 Building Contract Concern

Astoria Grand 55 Building Contract Concern

Welcome to the forum, 1. I'm not sure why you would like to take responsibility the for asset protection? If a trades damage it are you going to chase them up? Usually…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 27, 2022 6:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
25 October 2022

Herringbone Hardwood Floor installation

Herringbone Hardwood Floor installation

HI thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's interesting as most sanders I have spoken to say that it is common practice to sand and seal :( Kind of getting different…

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elloelloelloqwer
Oct 25, 2022 8:12 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 October 2022

Gross Floor Area calculation for CDC in NSW

Gross Floor Area calculation for CDC in NSW

Michael It's number 3 Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Oct 25, 2022 4:57 am
Ashington Homes
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samuel22
Oct 24, 2022 10:22 pm
Nina WF
Nina WF
24 October 2022

Eagle Home

Eagle Home

How is your build with Eagle Homes? Hope you can share your experience as we are considering them too.

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Nina WF
Oct 24, 2022 7:04 am
Nina WF
Nina WF
24 October 2022

Eagle Home Builder

Eagle Home Builder

How was your experience with Eagle Homes? We are considering them, but still in early stages.

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Nina WF
Oct 24, 2022 7:02 am
aferraro
aferraro
23 October 2022

Building Surveyor In The Wrong

Building Surveyor In The Wrong

Is it still possible to make a claim against the RBS professional indemnity insurer after the RBS declares insolvency?

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aferraro
Oct 23, 2022 2:44 pm
bashworth
bashworth
23 October 2022

Infill above existing fence plinth

Infill above existing fence plinth

Fences don't make good retaing walls so you will need to retain the fill, on your side of the boundary. I guess you could put a small retaing wall on your side of the…

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bashworth
Oct 23, 2022 9:24 am
bashworth
jimbo73
jimbo73
21 October 2022

Spetic tank how often pumped out

Spetic tank how often pumped out

its 3000 liters and 2 people in the house, last pump out was 4 years, do you think l should get a pump out soon or can l wait another year, also do you know roughly what it costs

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jimbo73
Oct 21, 2022 3:41 pm
vin83
vin83
20 October 2022

Building Concrete Pool with Blue Haven

Building Concrete Pool with Blue Haven

Thanks Stewie.. :-)

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vin83
Oct 20, 2022 3:31 pm
vin83
alang
alang
20 October 2022

Mitre joint porcelain

Mitre joint porcelain

Yeah I think thats the way im going to go - Sikaflex

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alang
Oct 20, 2022 7:00 am
Bcr83
Bcr83
19 October 2022

Water proofing a besser block core filled retaining wall

Water proofing a besser block core filled retaining wall

Thanks mate, already in process of digging the SOB out. We had a lot of issues with movement but they were way too casual about the waterproofing piece which I was never…

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Bcr83
Oct 19, 2022 4:57 pm
Serog
Serog
19 October 2022

Underground pit

Underground pit

Hi all, when you got your pricings for the electrical pit from the supplier, did they provide any breakdown of costs or just one amount? I received an “offer” from…

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Serog
Oct 19, 2022 8:31 am
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
18 October 2022

Retaining wall and fence

Retaining wall and fence

Hello! Trying to install fences next to a retaining wall and was wondering what others experience was? We have Agri pipe and rocks from the retaining wall on the way on…

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elloelloelloqwer
Oct 18, 2022 5:33 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
18 October 2022

Can we ask a copy of tax invoice in this case?

Can we ask a copy of tax invoice in this case?

Maybe take a photo of the the gutter before, the contractor on the job, finished job, and their work truck with business name and car rego plate.

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Kippers01
Oct 18, 2022 3:15 pm
Our House Build
Our House Build
18 October 2022

Doors to WIRs or not?

Doors to WIRs or not?

You're right. Ours will have a combination of drawers and hangers - so you will see it.

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Our House Build
Oct 18, 2022 3:07 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
18 October 2022

Do I need Weep holes in my retaining wall?

Do I need Weep holes in my retaining wall?

In my saga to have my backfill excavated and besser block wall waterproofed I have now come across another question... I have weep holes every 2m at the base of the first…

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Bcr83
Oct 18, 2022 2:51 pm
Echo2k3
Echo2k3
18 October 2022

Overlooking window

Overlooking window

That's honestly a little selfish of them, to not disgruntle my neighbours I placed my air con unit on our back wall facing into our backyard. I'd much prefer it down the…

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Echo2k3
Oct 18, 2022 1:04 am
AxeMaster
AxeMaster
17 October 2022

Need help with electrical box

Need help with electrical box

Yep the lights on the ceiling still work and the small lamp on the bedside table will cause the power loss or last night it was an electric blanket as soon as that was…

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AxeMaster
Oct 17, 2022 2:18 pm
JoePathan
JoePathan
15 October 2022

Connecting to Surface drain

Connecting to Surface drain

After each rain a small pond is formed in my backyard which takes a week to dry, currently the ground is uneven. Can I setup a french drain system and connect it to the…

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JoePathan
Oct 15, 2022 11:23 pm
home2023
home2023
14 October 2022

Do we have any accountants on the forum?

Do we have any accountants on the forum?

Do we have any accountants on the forum? I'd like to as a GST related question if I could.

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home2023
Oct 14, 2022 7:25 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
14 October 2022

Which side of my duplex will be better to live in?

Which side of my duplex will be better to live in?

Hi Briany I am building a duplex in North Ryde ( 95 Parklands Road), I have a similar fall to you from front to rear. Although my facade faces east, I have a lot of…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 14, 2022 9:09 am
Ashington Homes
arodc
arodc
14 October 2022

Intergrain UltraDeck vs UltraClear

Intergrain UltraDeck vs UltraClear

I currently use Intergrain UltraClear on my merbau posts / rails. I think it’s a great product in terms of exposing the natural pigment in the wood, however I’m a bit…

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arodc
Oct 14, 2022 12:21 am
vivhome
vivhome
13 October 2022

drill/screw wall frames

drill/screw wall frames

Thank you Simeon

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vivhome
Oct 13, 2022 11:19 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
12 October 2022

Help with waterproofing retaining wall cove joint

Help with waterproofing retaining wall cove joint

Thanks mate, I can insert new pipes as they are not cemented into position they are firm but slideable. But they basically rest on the footing Ive got to seal the…

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Bcr83
Oct 12, 2022 12:03 pm
NCC_Bob
NCC_Bob
11 October 2022

Wrong Joint compound used.

Wrong Joint compound used.

We're pretty sure there was nothing laid in between the upper balcony floor and this ceiling.

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NCC_Bob
Oct 11, 2022 11:32 pm
home2023
home2023
11 October 2022

Recent Vergola Reviews?

Recent Vergola Reviews?

Any chance of seeing a photo of how it was attached to the house?

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home2023
Oct 11, 2022 8:14 pm
chandrasyd20
chandrasyd20
11 October 2022

Provincial Homes build

Provincial Homes build

I will share my experience about provincial homes- the proven professionals and you can decide for your self. Its just 1st part of my experience.. however I will be…

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chandrasyd20
Oct 11, 2022 3:05 pm
saveucmate
saveucmate
11 October 2022

Colorbond classic vs Colorbond matt

Colorbond classic vs Colorbond matt

Yeah, I think the shinny finish of Night sky makes it looks fake. For those ones wanting to see the difference between classic and matt finish, see the…

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saveucmate
Oct 11, 2022 1:30 pm
beechwood
beechwood
10 October 2022

Builders Adelaide

Builders Adelaide

Beechwood Homes has helped thousands of homeowners achieve their dream homes. Our…

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beechwood
Oct 10, 2022 11:20 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 October 2022

Mounting heavy 75 inch TV

Mounting heavy 75 inch TV

Alex, yes you just screw through the gyprock into the studs

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Ashington Homes
Oct 10, 2022 5:40 pm
Ashington Homes
Deveci
Deveci
9 October 2022

Sliding door self closer

Sliding door self closer

we found this website: https://idealhardware.com.au/

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Deveci
Oct 09, 2022 11:26 am
S_MIL
S_MIL
5 October 2022

Planning Scheme - Vic Smart

Planning Scheme - Vic Smart

Hi everyone. Does anyone know how to interpret the attached image of planning scheme wording for a Vic Smart application? Is this saying only the dot points are valid for…

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S_MIL
Oct 05, 2022 12:01 pm
home2023
home2023
4 October 2022

Do you have a North facing rear?

Do you have a North facing rear?

Cheers for that. I'm in Adelaide.

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home2023
Oct 04, 2022 6:06 pm
Varjuka
Varjuka
3 October 2022

Experience with DJ Roberts

Experience with DJ Roberts

I finished building with DJ Roberts. I am happy to answers every questions as you can’t find too much reviews from them.

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Varjuka
Oct 03, 2022 12:14 pm
home2023
home2023
2 October 2022

covered north alfresco options

covered north alfresco options

May I ask what you ended up with, OP? I'm currently in the same dilemma.

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home2023
Oct 02, 2022 8:09 pm
Rainbo
Rainbo
1 October 2022

Roller shutter recommendations

Roller shutter recommendations

Looking for recommendations on roller shutter companies in Sydney. Also, which roller shutters do you recommend for noise reduction? Thanks all!

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Rainbo
Oct 01, 2022 10:04 pm
Hakar
Hakar
1 October 2022

121 Boundary Rd Box hill

121 Boundary Rd Box hill

Hi, Anyone here purchased an off-the-plan land from Qartaba homes in the Box hill 's project? I bought one land from these people back in July 2015 and supposed to be…

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Hakar
Oct 01, 2022 5:48 pm
Lisa06
Lisa06
1 October 2022

Need help with a building reference, please.

Need help with a building reference, please.

It's all good - thank you. The fight is not over yet - far from it.

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Lisa06
Oct 01, 2022 3:31 pm
chippy
chippy
30 September 2022

Fence dispute

Fence dispute

Just tell them that it's their responsibility to pay for their building works (removal of existing fence) and it is their responsibility to rectify the fence that was…

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chippy
Sep 30, 2022 4:03 pm
chippy
Mortar Art
Mortar Art
29 September 2022

New Plastic Formwork product - looking for Vic builder

New Plastic Formwork product - looking for Vic builder

What I'm getting at here is that I'm not here to be a service provider ... ie a formworker, or a concreter. I'm here to find a way to demonstrate to those people that I…

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Mortar Art
Sep 29, 2022 8:50 pm
steffndaz
steffndaz
28 September 2022

Tiles

Tiles

Hi was wondering if anyone has the wood look tiles? Photos would be lovely to see. Thankyou 🙂

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steffndaz
Sep 28, 2022 10:37 am
Rands0
Rands0
27 September 2022

Salt damp in brick piers

Salt damp in brick piers

OK, thanks, Pedro.

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Rands0
Sep 27, 2022 11:59 pm

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