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stonesthrow
stonesthrow
13 May 2022

Energy Efficient Home - What Type of Builder?

Energy Efficient Home - What Type of Builder?

There's a big difference between what we currently construct and passive house. A lot of the gains are low cost. No one here is suggesting we all get triple glazing and…

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stonesthrow
May 13, 2022 6:27 pm
homeowner64
homeowner64
13 May 2022

Increasing stiffness of existing posi-struts

Increasing stiffness of existing posi-struts

We have an existing build we are renovating very shortly. One of the issues I'd like to fix is the deflection on the 2nd level floor. The current spec is: - 250mm deep 45…

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homeowner64
May 13, 2022 4:34 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
13 May 2022

Tree house help

Tree house help

I'm no expert, but I'd have thought you'd likely want to add a diagonal cross beam for support like on a gate or crate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/cont ...…

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Spazzen
May 13, 2022 2:20 pm
Pulse
Pulse
13 May 2022

Exposed Joists and Plywood Ceiling Construction methods for

Exposed Joists and Plywood Ceiling Construction methods for

3m is a long way between rafters, you could prop midspan, maybe clamping someone between rafters temporarily.

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Pulse
May 13, 2022 2:18 pm
magirl
magirl
12 May 2022

Nogging standard size

Nogging standard size

its ok..im getting myself ready on anything...but hopeful that everything will be alright. Thanks for all the comments :-D

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magirl
May 12, 2022 7:25 pm
building-expert
building-expert
12 May 2022

Need some advice please

Need some advice please

Generally under normal trading conditions builders are required to honour price and time for construction. But thanks to our corrupt politicians our economy has been…

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building-expert
May 12, 2022 9:10 am
building-expert
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Michelle L
May 10, 2022 7:59 pm
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Budapest
May 10, 2022 11:29 am
bortron
bortron
9 May 2022

Registration of Plan of Subdivision + Section 88B Process?

Registration of Plan of Subdivision + Section 88B Process?

Ours was with Parra and honestly we pulled out of two off-plan duplex purchases because of the crap real estate agents tried to pull. In those two, we put in a clause in…

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bortron
May 09, 2022 10:05 pm

9 forntage zero lot

9 forntage zero lot

Narrow Sloping block? The builders going to have a field day on the engineering costs due to wall lengths, heights and setbacks. best to only deal with Planning first,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 09, 2022 7:34 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
9 May 2022

Why is this happening ?

Why is this happening ?

You most probably have inadequate or no overflow provisions. The back of your gutter could also be mounted too high on the fascia. Overflows can also be caused by…

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SaveH2O
May 09, 2022 10:37 am
SaveH2O

Hi all! I am very new to the world of homeowning as I've just purchased my first small home for my daughter and I - very excited! There's a fair amount I'd like to do,…

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CATV1986
May 08, 2022 8:28 pm
Pulse
Pulse
6 May 2022

Electrical question

Electrical question

The 1.5mm2 smaller cable can’t safely take 20A, the MCB has to protect the cable by limiting the current in this case to 16A, It needs to be done, you have a good…

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Pulse
May 06, 2022 9:14 pm

Slab Heave/Building Insurance

Slab Heave/Building Insurance

Hi Natalieanne Since the builder has been deregistered, you can investigate whether or not you can claim on their home…

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Contracts-Specialist
May 06, 2022 11:53 am
Contracts-Specialist
Pulse
Pulse
5 May 2022

Besser block retaining garden beds

Besser block retaining garden beds

You can get dry stack core fill blocks too that interconnect, haven’t seen them for sale, need mortar for bottom layer to get a level start

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Pulse
May 05, 2022 10:30 am
Pulse
Pulse
4 May 2022

Side wall of house is 10mm too close to boundary line (nsw)

Side wall of house is 10mm too close to boundary line (nsw)

Pretty common situation, don’t stress, surveying is pretty accurate but not to the mm, and might change if different survey marks are used. Sometimes people build 20mm…

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Pulse
May 04, 2022 3:14 pm
cupcakes24
cupcakes24
3 May 2022

Advice from people with teens/tweens

Advice from people with teens/tweens

thanks oklouise. makes sense that Teens would want their own spaces

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cupcakes24
May 03, 2022 8:33 pm

based on approximate dimensions my suggestions include wider stairs and narrower entry and upstairs hallways in favour of more space for guest and minor bedrooms and…

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oklouise
May 03, 2022 9:34 am
aLittle2theLeft
aLittle2theLeft
3 May 2022

Laying brick on top of existing wall

Laying brick on top of existing wall

How did you go? Looking at the photo it seems like the cement is pretty hard which is good (I’ve dismantled fireplaces.. the cement crumbled like sand) if you feel…

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aLittle2theLeft
May 03, 2022 6:41 am
aLittle2theLeft
aLittle2theLeft
3 May 2022

Large Pit in Front Yard - Not sure what this is

Large Pit in Front Yard - Not sure what this is

Don’t know if you got the answer you were after. I have a small plastic version in the front yard that was installed to try move on some of the winter/spring excess…

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aLittle2theLeft
May 03, 2022 6:04 am
WillCallaghan
WillCallaghan
2 May 2022

Problem with progress payment

Problem with progress payment

Hi, First post here. I’m a quantity surveyor and prepare Progress Payments for builders everyday. The $150k you mentioned: was that noted in the contract as…

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WillCallaghan
May 02, 2022 8:44 pm
pgeee
pgeee
1 May 2022

Downpipe lengths

Downpipe lengths

Does anyone know why downpipes are sold in only 2400 lengths at Bunnings, when that’s not long enough to run from the gutter across the eaves and down to the drain on a…

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pgeee
May 01, 2022 6:36 pm
Janinec
Janinec
1 May 2022

Septic or stormwater

Septic or stormwater

Hi, found this on the side of the house. Its the near the toilet,bathroom. Water company said not listed on their plans so probably not their asset. Im…

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Janinec
May 01, 2022 5:17 pm
Christine99
Christine99
30 April 2022

Building with plunkett

Building with plunkett

I am building with plunkett I will never go near these guys again signed in June 2020 house is not even close to being finished excuse after excuse I can't wait till this…

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Christine99
Apr 30, 2022 10:51 pm
J-a-y
J-a-y
30 April 2022

Bulge in external wall - prepurchase.

Bulge in external wall - prepurchase.

Ended up not purchasing.

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J-a-y
Apr 30, 2022 4:07 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 April 2022

Structural design questions to raise house 3m

Structural design questions to raise house 3m

You need engineering drawings and quantities Why would you put a timber frame or brick veneer home over a concrete platform structure, it doesn't make sense to me? If its…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 30, 2022 10:06 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MJ2137
MJ2137
27 April 2022

Security Deposit for section s138

Security Deposit for section s138

thanks Simeon- really appreciate it

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MJ2137
Apr 27, 2022 10:05 pm
ElaRad
ElaRad
27 April 2022

Smaller sitting room

Smaller sitting room

Hi all, our builder tells us that he HAD to run a pipe down the sitting room and as a result the room is now smaller (20 cm x 20 cm). They want us to sign a variation and…

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ElaRad
Apr 27, 2022 7:50 pm
Jason526
Jason526
27 April 2022

Facade help!

Facade help!

Your brick colour doesn't look too bad. It's quite neutral. I think it would work well with both white or darker colour schemes. I don't see the need to render them.…

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Jason526
Apr 27, 2022 3:55 pm
building-expert
building-expert
27 April 2022

Need advice please

Need advice please

BITMAIN, GOLDSHELL, INNOSILICON ETH BTC MINERS 2022 All equipment will be shipped from our warehouses in Shenzhen China. Additional shipping charges apply to orders…

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building-expert
Apr 27, 2022 10:57 am
building-expert
groundzero
groundzero
25 April 2022

P-H2 site classification and amount of piers?

P-H2 site classification and amount of piers?

Differential movement causes cracking, the engineering goal is not more than 30mm differential movement according to AS2870. That's a good question regarding a drought but…

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groundzero
Apr 25, 2022 5:27 pm
Pulse
Pulse
24 April 2022

Neighbours extension on our side of boundary

Neighbours extension on our side of boundary

you really need an identification survey to locate her building with respect to the boundary. It might only be a few cm over. Small encroachments like that can be common…

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Pulse
Apr 24, 2022 8:27 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 April 2022

Contract cancellation - no work performed for 12 months

Contract cancellation - no work performed for 12 months

Forget past projects, what matters is what's happening with Post covid projects and prepare yourself Don't disclose any builder name publicly.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 24, 2022 11:43 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 April 2022

Tiling Price Advice

Tiling Price Advice

Hey Brandon321 Welcome to the forum One size/total fits all, unfortunately, always favours the builder/trades The litmus test is not pricing it in ,but when taking items…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 24, 2022 11:38 am
StructuralBIMGuy

my suggestions include variations to upstairs to make more useable furniture space in the master bedroom, the minor bedrooms more equal in size and use bed 4 wiw floor…

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oklouise
Apr 24, 2022 9:39 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
22 April 2022

What questions do I need to be asking?

What questions do I need to be asking?

I would suggest before going to far do the path to purchase, take the time to go to council and talk to the planning department. Towns old feature buildings quite often…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 22, 2022 9:26 pm
BuildingandLegal
Lochana11
Lochana11
22 April 2022

CC Architectural Drawings

CC Architectural Drawings

Thanks! That's the exact problem I am trying to avoid. I want to make sure the CC drawings are solid and cover everything that's necessary. I have been told that private…

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Lochana11
Apr 22, 2022 12:25 pm
Lochana11
Lochana11
22 April 2022

Private Certifiers

Private Certifiers

Hey Simeon, Will give you a call.

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Lochana11
Apr 22, 2022 11:15 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 April 2022

Box Gutter Undersized or Extreme Weather Event?

Box Gutter Undersized or Extreme Weather Event?

It will still be under warranty, you need to immediately start a paper trail. If it wasn't written, it wasn't said!!! Box gutters have to be designed for a 1:100 Average…

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SaveH2O
Apr 22, 2022 1:10 am
SaveH2O
MusCabout
MusCabout
21 April 2022

Retaining wall damage & liability

Retaining wall damage & liability

Thanks for the reply. We were an 800sqm section split into 2x 400sqm. From eyeballing it it looks as thought we have cut and they have filled hence my thoughts being 50/50…

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MusCabout
Apr 21, 2022 5:34 pm
Scott79
Scott79
21 April 2022

Stormwater and charged lines

Stormwater and charged lines

I've also got a situation where my property drops back from the street. The council issued a Point of Discharge (LPD) notice being the street kerb at the front of the…

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Scott79
Apr 21, 2022 5:16 pm
Vineet Babbar
Vineet Babbar
21 April 2022

Slab pour - Electrical and Plumbing questions

Slab pour - Electrical and Plumbing questions

Hi guys, Need suggestions on couple of issues:- 1) There was an electrical conduit that left at the Kitchen island bench,…

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Vineet Babbar
Apr 21, 2022 5:00 pm
Whiskeys Run
Whiskeys Run
20 April 2022

Ideas needed for updating kitchen cabinets

Ideas needed for updating kitchen cabinets

Thanks for the reply, I figure they won’t either but I can’t afford to get custom stuff made so I need to look at alternatives! Ideally I’d like to find a way to…

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Whiskeys Run
Apr 20, 2022 8:49 pm
Bella89
Bella89
20 April 2022

Contractor for budget renovations

Contractor for budget renovations

Hi everyone, Have anyone done renovations in Brisbane recently? We are looking for contractors to do renovations for our kitchen and bathroom (small sizes) on a budget.…

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Bella89
Apr 20, 2022 8:31 pm
sraj
sraj
19 April 2022

Suggestions on Floor Plan

Suggestions on Floor Plan

Thanks for your help Friends, Attached the updated design for your review. Thank…

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sraj
Apr 19, 2022 10:56 pm
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
19 April 2022

Do I need to waterproof shower walls before tiling?

Do I need to waterproof shower walls before tiling?

It's not necessary to use waterproof shower walls, because people have already figured out tub and shower waterproof surrounds, read the information at

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PhilWynn
Apr 19, 2022 3:41 pm
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
19 April 2022

soundproofing options kids room and living

soundproofing options kids room and living

The best affordable way to soundproof your walls effectively is to use drywall and other materials to create an air-tight wall…

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PhilWynn
Apr 19, 2022 3:20 pm
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
19 April 2022

Can I paint these walls?

Can I paint these walls?

You need interior paints - you can choose acrylic or alkyd for a matte or semi-gloss effect. Or use oil paint - with it, the brickwork acquires a soft sheen.

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PhilWynn
Apr 19, 2022 3:12 pm
PhilWynn

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