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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 6:47 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 2:17 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 1:19 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 5:09 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 9:09 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 6:56 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 2:29 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 1:50 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 6:15 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 03, 2023 12:12 am
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 10:21 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 5:28 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 3:47 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
May 01, 2023 12:56 am
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 11:03 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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Petendeb
Apr 29, 2023 5:03 pm
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Tintin789
Apr 28, 2023 1:14 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
28 April 2023

Seeing this mostly around windows. Concerned.

Seeing this mostly around windows. Concerned.

There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows…

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ECOECO
Apr 28, 2023 11:41 am
ECOECO
dev039
dev039
27 April 2023

North Rothbury/ Huntee

North Rothbury/ Huntee

Hi i am looking to buy an investment near by North Rothbury. How is this area? is there schools inside this estate? please advice good builders around that area to buy…

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dev039
Apr 27, 2023 1:24 pm
DIY Guy
DIY Guy
26 April 2023

Rainwater Harvesting and Wet charged System Design

Rainwater Harvesting and Wet charged System Design

If I have a 150mm subsurface pipe going to my tank at around 858lpm is there any flexible potable water pipe I can buy to connect into the tank via a low restriction…

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DIY Guy
Apr 26, 2023 9:25 pm
DIY Guy
Holiy
Holiy
25 April 2023

2 storey Garage close to Deck

2 storey Garage close to Deck

Surrey Hills, Vic 3127 Garage is being built with metal, 3m distance away from my cover deck. It is parallel to my cover deck, living room, family room and kitchen,…

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Holiy
Apr 25, 2023 7:29 pm
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Render
Apr 25, 2023 5:33 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 April 2023

Internal doors (CSD or Hinged)

Internal doors (CSD or Hinged)

As per Ardo above re the parliament hinges but I have seen them in chrome as well. You may have to do a bit of hunting online to find them though. Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 24, 2023 2:18 pm
strannik
strannik
20 April 2023

Thin cut brick or similar

Thin cut brick or similar

actually look for "brick coping"

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strannik
Apr 20, 2023 10:23 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April 2023

Double Brick External Wall Cracking

Double Brick External Wall Cracking

id suggest getting an engineer to give you an opinion rather than a builder.

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2023 12:31 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April 2023

Expansion foam

Expansion foam

Not expansion foam, but a expansion joint foam. Two very different products. And it should be installed and wrapped around your storm water penetrations where the…

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2023 9:04 am
Lucky544
Lucky544
17 April 2023

Charleston homes

Charleston homes

Hi, can anyone share your experience with Charleston homes? I'm looking to engage them to build a home in Boxhill and would like to check if anyone has any feedback.

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Lucky544
Apr 17, 2023 11:26 pm
kvazer
kvazer
17 April 2023

Understanding sparky quotes

Understanding sparky quotes

Like with any service, they don't have to compete on price. They know the market rate for a particular service and offer it for a relatively same price. I am not a sparky…

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kvazer
Apr 17, 2023 3:42 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
16 April 2023

Water Tank Charged System Head

Water Tank Charged System Head

Unfortunately, the new website has been substantially delayed but the DIY tank vacuum system to be included is a DIY solution that uses low cost off the…

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SaveH2O
Apr 16, 2023 7:04 pm
SaveH2O

Hi guys, I’m currently looking at a house i want to buy but the building inspection has picked up a number of issues with the brick piers under the house. I took a…

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Gc1985
Apr 16, 2023 10:52 am
Lisa06
Lisa06
15 April 2023

What should land fall be for drainage?

What should land fall be for drainage?

That's very helpful, thank you. I was mostly interested in knowing if a spoon drain requires a specific slope, but I appreciate the extra information.

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Lisa06
Apr 15, 2023 2:03 pm

Hi Our backyard colourbond fence located on a busy road and it wobbles when cars drive pass it and when it is windy as well. It's colourbond and with 8 posts concreted…

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zillah
Apr 10, 2023 8:30 am
triune
triune
6 April 2023

Help me understand this sewage plan

Help me understand this sewage plan

That drawing’s in the old units. The sewer tie is 1.44m deep and 4.5m offset from left boundary however the levels were taken ages ago so the surface level will have…

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triune
Apr 06, 2023 9:21 pm
Callmeyo
Callmeyo
3 April 2023

House and Land Package/Builders recommendation in Sydney

House and Land Package/Builders recommendation in Sydney

Very good points. Thanks so much ponzutwo for your advice. Appreciate it.

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Callmeyo
Apr 03, 2023 7:58 pm
Duomi
Duomi
2 April 2023

Superior Building Group

Superior Building Group
1, 2, 3

I know it is an old topic. I am building with SBG, and it has been 14 months since the first slab was deployed. My house is still in the lock-up stage. Any other people…

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Duomi
Apr 02, 2023 9:27 pm
Zabz
Zabz
1 April 2023

Door frame re-do

Door frame re-do

Long time forum searcher first time asker. I've got this hideous aluminium frame for a front door and side windows. Is there a way or a product out there that could be…

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Zabz
Apr 01, 2023 5:47 pm
CallyNoon
CallyNoon
1 April 2023

Another Builder has Encroached on Our Block

Another Builder has Encroached on Our Block

Wow that is shocking, how did it go informing the other builder?

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CallyNoon
Apr 01, 2023 8:49 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
31 March 2023

Hebel wall hairline cracks on new house built 2020..why?

Hebel wall hairline cracks on new house built 2020..why?
1, 2

I'm sure this hairline crack along the joints will still be there in 20 years time whatever u do and also in 20 years time your house will be be standing. It's cosmetic…

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MyFirst
Mar 31, 2023 8:05 pm
Dustywheels
Dustywheels
31 March 2023

Grouting Carport Post baseplates

Grouting Carport Post baseplates

Yep, that's how I'll be doing it. Just ordered M10 Stainless all thread and Muti-se Vinylester (simliar to Ramset 801) from my favourite online supplier.

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Dustywheels
Mar 31, 2023 8:05 am
Dustywheels

Evening, Had my 3 month maintance done on my new place. Most things are fixed to ok standards, but im not sure about the visible joins in my plaster wall. There was 2…

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Knav
Mar 30, 2023 9:44 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
30 March 2023

new concrete driveway crack

new concrete driveway crack

When you get a chance watch the last couple of videos. The cracks are pretty bad, it's almost as though he hasn't put any reo in that corner and hasn't compacted/levelled…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 30, 2023 2:12 pm
Ashington Homes

In addition to protecting your children, glass pool fencing has the benefit of being simple to clean and maintain. You probably won't need anything more expensive or…

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Perthglasspoolfencing
Mar 29, 2023 4:40 pm
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groundzero
Mar 29, 2023 7:36 am
Salim
Salim
27 March 2023

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

If interested for legal action please contact me 0421618768

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Salim
Mar 27, 2023 11:07 pm
strannik
strannik
27 March 2023

Window safety on second floor for toddlers

Window safety on second floor for toddlers

Yes, they are sliding windows. There is a lock, however, I would prefer something that would make it safer. Would this be an overkill?

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strannik
Mar 27, 2023 5:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 March 2023

Maximizing Northern Light for East-Facing Duplex: Facade Ide

Maximizing Northern Light for East-Facing Duplex: Facade Ide

Be very careful of copyright infringement when posting Floor plans, elevations etc, Flip the internal stairs, get a northern roof light well down into the F/M/K 3D Bim…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 27, 2023 11:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
mixedup
mixedup
26 March 2023

Cladding or House Wrap for internal frame under house?

Cladding or House Wrap for internal frame under house?

Any advice re whether to use Cladding or House Wrap (both with flashing) on a house internal woodern frame that has a "void area" (i.e. underneath upper story, noting…

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mixedup
Mar 26, 2023 7:31 pm
Stucey
Stucey
25 March 2023

Traffic Management - $30k allowance

Traffic Management - $30k allowance

Hi all, We are looking to build in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We have been in discussions with a few of the volume builders, and a few smaller ones as…

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Stucey
Mar 25, 2023 1:35 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 March 2023

Can I install a pendant light to ceiling?

Can I install a pendant light to ceiling?

Venn, For small pendants you can get some plasterboard anchors, that hold up to 10kg which should be sufficient, but for larger items I would cut a hole add timber and…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 24, 2023 1:20 pm
Ashington Homes
WisdomHomes
WisdomHomes
24 March 2023

Wisdom Homes- Admin delays

Wisdom Homes- Admin delays

Good Morning kspadone, I have sent you a PM requesting details so that I can escalate your concerns to our Pre-Site Operations Manager. Look forward to hearing from…

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WisdomHomes
Mar 24, 2023 6:57 am
WisdomHomes

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