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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 11:05 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 9:52 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 9:14 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 2:35 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 11:29 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 1:21 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 1:40 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 10:10 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 11:43 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 9:53 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 8:25 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 3:56 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 9:33 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 2:51 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 12:53 pm
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 10:59 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 5:45 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 10:27 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 9:19 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 6:10 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 5:44 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 12:28 pm
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 9:08 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 11:00 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 7:43 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 3:24 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 05, 2021 12:29 am
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 9:01 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 3:54 pm
Countrybuilds
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 August 2021

In Home one forums do we have place to leave reviews

In Home one forums do we have place to leave reviews

Homeone is not a product review site but if this in reference to you other thread that discusses your internal cracking, then you can leave on topic comments on there. I…

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SaveH2O
Aug 03, 2021 4:35 pm
SaveH2O

If your gutters are blocked, this is absolutely an important problem that should be rectified ASAP. Don't let anyone tell you that blocked overflowing gutters are OK.…

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Graysons Gutter Cleaning
Aug 02, 2021 11:37 pm
Pulse
Pulse
2 August 2021

Load Bearing Wall Removal

Load Bearing Wall Removal

correct, pull out out and patch the holes

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Pulse
Aug 02, 2021 8:58 pm
Venkata
Venkata
2 August 2021

Crimsafe Doors - What is the best time to plan

Crimsafe Doors - What is the best time to plan

Hi All, Designing the custom house and trying to understand whether anybody had installed Crimsafe Bifold doors and any feedback you can share. Am planning to install…

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Venkata
Aug 02, 2021 6:29 pm
anthony C
anthony C
31 July 2021

Cut and fill to archieve a level site parramatta

Cut and fill to archieve a level site parramatta

sure thing. so far i have been told that we can do more site fillings and achieve a leveled site via CDC. however, we are told that our set back would need to push back…

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anthony C
Jul 31, 2021 8:09 pm
Crown40
Crown40
30 July 2021

Rain Garden cost - Hills Shire Council Sydney

Rain Garden cost - Hills Shire Council Sydney

Hi, Wondering if anyone has recently built a rain garden to Hills Shire Council specifications and can share their quote? I need a 12sqm, 1.8 cubic metre rain garden and…

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Crown40
Jul 30, 2021 8:54 pm
Crown40

HI there, Just looking for speaker for primary a wall mounted TV. Any thoughts, much appreciated. Cheers

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Jstan
Jul 30, 2021 4:58 pm
anthonywr79
anthonywr79
29 July 2021

What EV charger / setup should I get

What EV charger / setup should I get

Hi, Im building a new house and during tender I asked for a 3 phase 32amp circuit to the garage for a future Car/EV chargers (yes have 3 phase installed). They have…

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anthonywr79
Jul 29, 2021 11:38 pm

Builder using 10mm plasterboard instead of 13mm

Builder using 10mm plasterboard instead of 13mm

Hi bc89 You might want to consider whether or not the works breaches section 18B of the Home Building…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jul 29, 2021 9:04 pm
Contracts-Specialist
alcheng10
alcheng10
29 July 2021

People who are using Ausbuild - Experience so far?

People who are using Ausbuild - Experience so far?

Hi, I'm currently building with Ausbuild as well and just completed my tile, selection and electrical appointments. I'm curious to know what the volumes Ausbuild staff…

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alcheng10
Jul 29, 2021 2:11 pm

Hi guys, i need help about this white plastic cap/cover on top of the fridge cabinet. We are planning to upgrade the fridge and wondering if this is where the water…

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JMJ_29
Jul 28, 2021 9:38 pm
JMJ_29

Hello all, Just after some advice. I have this tall timber privacy screen that is attached to our deck (pictured). I have noticed that it sways in the wind. If I touch it…

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DI12
Jul 26, 2021 11:52 am
Althom
Althom
26 July 2021

Understanding a solar quote

Understanding a solar quote

Some useful inverter reviews here.

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Althom
Jul 26, 2021 11:20 am
Althom
total
total
26 July 2021

My Easement over my neighbours garage

My Easement over my neighbours garage

I have an (Air space) easement above neighbours concrete garge that states "full and free right to......including the right to construct, install and maintain and repair…

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total
Jul 26, 2021 9:24 am
twylamc
twylamc
26 July 2021

Bathroom tile colour help

Bathroom tile colour help

I don’t mind the wall and tile colours but I’d add some warm tone like timber cabinetry.

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twylamc
Jul 26, 2021 4:05 am
twylamc
bashworth
bashworth
25 July 2021

Possible to add window splashback after build?

Possible to add window splashback after build?

I suppose anything is possible, but I would suspect hugely expensive and would involve taking your kitchen apart. I would be going for LED lights above the splashback.

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bashworth
Jul 25, 2021 10:17 am
bashworth
MrsJM
MrsJM
25 July 2021

Cleaning high windows voids, etc

Cleaning high windows voids, etc

If you come across window cleaning robots like the Hobot , tread with caution. I bought the Hobot298 for my high void windows and it was terrible. For something over $500…

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MrsJM
Jul 25, 2021 7:32 am
MrsJM
DIY-DAN
DIY-DAN
24 July 2021

Estimated time required for Arcs/ Skirts and doors

Estimated time required for Arcs/ Skirts and doors

I counted 8 Internal doors ? 8 x 2hr per door = 16hrs 2 days

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DIY-DAN
Jul 24, 2021 6:57 pm

We have decided to paint the render and fascias of our house since we were never happy with the colours. Really struggling with colours. We are thinking of doing the…

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kathy kor
Jul 24, 2021 3:25 pm
justin12270
justin12270
24 July 2021

Ways to avoid building permit in Whittlesea Council

Ways to avoid building permit in Whittlesea Council

we want to build a deck so and we are in the Whittlesea Council we require a permit to do so if it connected to the house or has footing in the ground. is there any good…

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justin12270
Jul 24, 2021 1:07 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 July 2021

Charged stormwater help!!

Charged stormwater help!!

That's great. A sub surface pipe is a buried carrier pipe. Your 1:20 Average Recurrence Interval is most probably 160 mm/hr. This is based on an average rainfall…

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SaveH2O
Jul 22, 2021 12:42 pm
SaveH2O

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