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oklouise
oklouise
29 August 2021

Extension from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom

Extension from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom

we can't comment about an extension unless we know the answer to the other questions about the available space

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oklouise
Aug 29, 2021 3:36 pm
oklouise
oklouise
29 August 2021

House suggestions for odd shaped block

House suggestions for odd shaped block

the garage at the back means much of your block is devoted to driveway ...an L shaped plan could be better

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oklouise
Aug 29, 2021 7:49 am
Cen
Cen
26 August 2021

Front setback - porch encroach

Front setback - porch encroach

Hi, I have the same question. Did you started to built your house? May I know if you were allowed to encroach to the front setback? May I know as well your council?

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Cen
Aug 26, 2021 9:54 am
oklouise
oklouise
25 August 2021

Single level extension layout advice for South-facing plot

Single level extension layout advice for South-facing plot

looks ok but family room looks cramped without alternate lounge...could you share the floorplan of the existing house with dimensions, what is the width and depth of the…

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oklouise
Aug 25, 2021 4:23 pm
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
24 August 2021

Haymes Grey

Haymes Grey

Good they've nearly finished the frame. You can follow me on instagram if you like. simonds_trinity_gordanfacade How is it going with you? Have you moved in yet?

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Cupcake2021
Aug 24, 2021 7:23 pm
Noname
Noname
24 August 2021

Ignoring design guidelines for new estate?

Ignoring design guidelines for new estate?

it simply wont get past the design panel. Artist impressions and renderings showing different colours in marketing materials are not indicative of the guidelines for an…

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Noname
Aug 24, 2021 5:21 pm
bashworth
bashworth
24 August 2021

Letterbox insert height recommendation

Letterbox insert height recommendation

There is some advice on letter boxes, including dimensions at this link: https://anewhouse.com.au/2019/12/your-letter-box

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bashworth
Aug 24, 2021 9:05 am
bashworth

Hi, I am currently pulling an old house down in country nsw. The walls and roofs are completely covered in wunderlich pressed metal. Curious to see if anyone knows value…

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Jussie13
Aug 23, 2021 6:37 pm
Skilled54
Skilled54
23 August 2021

Range hood connection

Range hood connection

Their was no reason given except that it has to be exposed

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Skilled54
Aug 23, 2021 5:34 pm
Shannon288
Shannon288
23 August 2021

Replacing old fence neighbour issues

Replacing old fence neighbour issues

Yeah we are paying for the fence ourselves as we feel it's a great investment. They won't even give a cent to us and we haven't asked them too either because we knew how…

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Shannon288
Aug 23, 2021 11:13 am
homeone_user3
homeone_user3
22 August 2021

Pre-Handover Inspection - Melbourne Covid-19 Restrictions

Pre-Handover Inspection - Melbourne Covid-19 Restrictions

Hi, I was hoping someone could provide some advise. Currently building a new home and I live around 50km away form the property in Melbourne. My Pre-handover inspection…

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homeone_user3
Aug 22, 2021 5:07 pm
building-expert
building-expert
22 August 2021

Build Inspection on every stage - worth it and which stages?

Build Inspection on every stage - worth it and which stages?

There are two issues here Firstly the entry level for building inspectors is a diploma of building surveying plus experience of working in building surveyors…

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building-expert
Aug 22, 2021 11:18 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
22 August 2021

Adding rooms in the middle of build

Adding rooms in the middle of build

A builder may refuse to vary building works In my view it will be better to make variations after your builder has completed the contract

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building-expert
Aug 22, 2021 11:02 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
22 August 2021

REACTIVE SOILS

REACTIVE SOILS

You have left out too many details You are building and the house appears on a slant and there was flooding Are you owner builder? Is the flooding due to builders…

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building-expert
Aug 22, 2021 10:59 am
building-expert
Doughboy
Doughboy
21 August 2021

Do your upstair walls of double storey homes make noises?

Do your upstair walls of double storey homes make noises?

It sounds like steel stud, or timber stud walls are creeking. This is a common problem with non masonry buildings

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Doughboy
Aug 21, 2021 6:45 pm
casa1
casa1
21 August 2021

Driveway

Driveway

It could be worth trying a product called Orange Solv from a company called Citrus Resources. You can buy a 500ml bottle from Godfreys vacuum shops. pour some on the…

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casa1
Aug 21, 2021 3:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 August 2021

Pergola Build Rafter Overhang ?

Pergola Build Rafter Overhang ?

Hey Andy1954 Welcome to the forum ( make sure this is on your Drawings for CDC Building Application:- Note as per AS1684.2 N1 & N2 Table 29 Rafter or Purlins…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 21, 2021 12:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
aleks001
aleks001
19 August 2021

Need a shed builder in the Brisbane area

Need a shed builder in the Brisbane area

Hi, Does anyone know of any shed builders, im on the southside, have the kit already, just need someone to put it up. Cheers, Aleks

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aleks001
Aug 19, 2021 3:11 pm
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SSK1
Aug 19, 2021 12:32 pm
Savagepuppy
Savagepuppy
18 August 2021

Knock down rebuild approach

Knock down rebuild approach

Many thanks for the detailed explanation, much appreciated. I agree with you, it is important to have the contract reviewed and signed properly. guess I’ll just take…

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Savagepuppy
Aug 18, 2021 10:05 pm
Pulse
Pulse
18 August 2021

Remanufactured timber for joists?

Remanufactured timber for joists?

not sure about the photo, looks like timber packing sitting in a PFC, that doesn’t need to be structurally graded

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Pulse
Aug 18, 2021 8:52 pm
building-expert
building-expert
18 August 2021

NSW complying development technical question

NSW complying development technical question

Get legal advice but you may have recourse not only against the draftsman but also building surveyor who should not have approved it.

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building-expert
Aug 18, 2021 8:14 pm
building-expert
Mia1988
Mia1988
18 August 2021

Build with Firstyle Home in Cobbity

Build with Firstyle Home in Cobbity

Hi friends, We decided to build with Firstyle Home, our land is in Cobbity and will be registered the next July. We chose the "Norwood 13.2 Distinct " floor plan, the…

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Mia1988
Aug 18, 2021 1:35 pm
makido
makido
18 August 2021

3m High Ceiling?

3m High Ceiling?

Thanks, good points on external doors and windows

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makido
Aug 18, 2021 10:29 am
gdog
gdog
17 August 2021

Broadline glass for shower screen?

Broadline glass for shower screen?

Has anyone used Broadline reeded glass for shower screen. I wanted an obscure glass, I thought this would look better than the Narrow Reeded glass, or Cathederal glass. …

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gdog
Aug 17, 2021 12:21 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 August 2021

Rainwater catchment

Rainwater catchment

In what context? Potable use? Charged pipe? Other?

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SaveH2O
Aug 17, 2021 12:40 am
SaveH2O
Mitch1103
Mitch1103
15 August 2021

Dulux vivid white

Dulux vivid white

Ok thanks I will have a look at that :)

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Mitch1103
Aug 15, 2021 9:10 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
14 August 2021

West facing house in Brisbane (Park Ridge).

West facing house in Brisbane (Park Ridge).

I don’t need to have built a west facing house in Brisbane to know the answer to that question - the answer is yes. Of course, it is a qualified yes, as there are many…

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arcadelt
Aug 14, 2021 10:43 am
Pulse
Pulse
13 August 2021

Column On Slab Edge

Column On Slab Edge

should be primed too

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Pulse
Aug 13, 2021 8:53 pm
Ekajpp123
Ekajpp123
13 August 2021

career option

career option

Thinking of moving to the states to gain experience in pitch roof/ American style framing..? In comparison to Australia, does anybody know if this is a good move/ any…

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Ekajpp123
Aug 13, 2021 7:25 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
13 August 2021

Painter used a different type of paint to what I specified.

Painter used a different type of paint to what I specified.

Why not identify the price difference beteeen the 2 paints? This would normally indicate their relative quality. If its significant ask the builder to deliver whats…

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Kippers01
Aug 13, 2021 2:56 pm
n.c.
n.c.
12 August 2021

New garage in Darwin. Who are recommended? Tips?

New garage in Darwin. Who are recommended? Tips?

Hi all, I am new to the NT home owner/improvement scene and are looking at buying a house in Darwin's Northern suburbs for the first time. It seems difficult to find a…

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n.c.
Aug 12, 2021 8:33 pm
BlazedSpaniel
BlazedSpaniel
12 August 2021

How much to rebuild?

How much to rebuild?

It can vary by hundreds of thousands depending on the block restrictions, foundation requirements, and what you want (design complexity/level of finish). I think building…

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BlazedSpaniel
Aug 12, 2021 1:51 pm
Ramuji
Ramuji
12 August 2021

Missed out on HomeBuilder grant - what recourse do I have?

Missed out on HomeBuilder grant - what recourse do I have?

Hi All, I bought land in Sydney for $450,000. The land agreement date is 25th November 2020. Construction started in the second week of Dec 2020. Total construction cost…

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Ramuji
Aug 12, 2021 11:53 am
cesarspalace
cesarspalace
11 August 2021

Cost for obtaining building permit

Cost for obtaining building permit

For me, the cost of the verandah is $3500 but....drawings and everything comes up to $4-5k...addition

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cesarspalace
Aug 11, 2021 9:59 am

I moved into my new home in 2013 & have been generally happy, however for the last couple of years I have been battling a…

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galahguy
Aug 10, 2021 4:45 pm
FreshProjectMelb
FreshProjectMelb
9 August 2021

2900 ceilings - VJ

2900 ceilings - VJ

Had planned to cover a dark wall in renovated playroom with VJ panelling. Floor to ceiling is 2900, VJ comes in 2700 maximum. 100mm skirts & cornices just don’t cover…

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FreshProjectMelb
Aug 09, 2021 9:27 pm
Structural.Review
Structural.Review
9 August 2021

Concrete slab question

Concrete slab question

The new concrete is unreinforced non structural concrete, if the frame is overhanging from old slab, you need to ask how much is overhanging and if it is outside…

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Structural.Review
Aug 09, 2021 8:19 pm
Structural.Review
Rickyman2020
Rickyman2020
7 August 2021

Heavy slate pool table

Heavy slate pool table

Hi guys, just joined this forum. I have a 800 kg pool table with 4 legs. I have just moved house and only option is to install table into shed with wooden floors, covered…

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Rickyman2020
Aug 07, 2021 5:10 pm
world2160
world2160
7 August 2021

NSW CDC - First Floor Addition - Side Setback

NSW CDC - First Floor Addition - Side Setback

Wow, thanks for the reply. I already went the DA path and in the middle of construction, but I have never (even to this date - 12 months later) understood how my…

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world2160
Aug 07, 2021 4:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 August 2021

Carlisle classique Heble

Carlisle classique Heble

Hey noelche welcome to the forum Check any builders site and you will see a floor plan with a dozen marketing artistic front elevations You need to to check if there's…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 07, 2021 11:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Lfi-sol
Lfi-sol
7 August 2021

Timber vs Steel Structural Posts

Timber vs Steel Structural Posts

100% on the money! I’m only a Chippy but when we have to work off these overly simplified images, it almost always breaks a few hearts! I call it the 3D/tech shock lol

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Lfi-sol
Aug 07, 2021 8:08 am
Venkata
Venkata
6 August 2021

TESLA Battery Feasibility...

TESLA Battery Feasibility...

Thanks Pulse. Very useful inputs

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Venkata
Aug 06, 2021 10:00 pm
EduTutor
EduTutor
6 August 2021

Ceiling paint peeling. Best way to fix it?

Ceiling paint peeling. Best way to fix it?

My 70's brick house was renovated 8 years ago. We had a painted come in and paint the whole house. Fast forward to today and we are beginning to see paint peel and flake…

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EduTutor
Aug 06, 2021 6:43 pm
makido
makido
6 August 2021

Porter Davis - Home Kitchen Appliances?

Porter Davis - Home Kitchen Appliances?

Hi guys, I'm planning to build with Porter Davis but the sale consultant told me that Porter Davis only do Fisher and Paykel appliances which I don't like. Does anyone…

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makido
Aug 06, 2021 2:24 pm
Venkata
Venkata
4 August 2021

Bi-Fold Doors with Retractable flyscreens

Bi-Fold Doors with Retractable flyscreens

Thanks Chippy for the inputs. That is helpful.

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Venkata
Aug 04, 2021 11:29 pm
alexofaus
alexofaus
4 August 2021

Power lines

Power lines

Go and search on NationalMap (https://nationalmap.gov.au/). I had a quick look but don't know the area. They are possibly 330kV (background, steel structures, yellow…

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alexofaus
Aug 04, 2021 8:01 pm
Countrybuilds
Countrybuilds
4 August 2021

Basalt vs Surfmist?

Basalt vs Surfmist?

If you are looking to simplify, I am a big fan of: keeping the roof, fascia and gutters all the same colour matching the downpipes to whatever the wall colour is so they…

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Countrybuilds
Aug 04, 2021 2:54 pm
Countrybuilds

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