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SaveH2O
SaveH2O
24 August 2023

Devil in the eyes

Devil in the eyes

Where ethics are absent, money takes center stage, turning business minds into puppeteers of moral decay.

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SaveH2O
Aug 24, 2023 12:26 pm
SaveH2O
Shuma
Shuma
23 August 2023

Need advise on surfacing render interior wall

Need advise on surfacing render interior wall

I am looking for someone who might have tackled a similar issue as me. I have a few rendered interior walls, the surface condition is hardly flat. I can see all the bumps…

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Shuma
Aug 23, 2023 1:58 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
22 August 2023

public open space contribution

public open space contribution

Cupcake.girl This really depends on your local council. Each one has different definitions and ways to calculate contributions. This is called a contribution…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 22, 2023 2:50 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 August 2023

Experts, experts everywhere.

Experts, experts everywhere.

I totally agree with everything you have written. Thanks again for your always excellent input and advice. I really enjoy reading your posts cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Aug 21, 2023 1:11 pm
Ashington Homes
aferraro
aferraro
20 August 2023

SureFoot foundations

SureFoot foundations

our situation was a bit of a guinea pig in that structural work by the previous builder was defective and the house was almost completed, and our structural engineer…

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4955
aferraro
Aug 20, 2023 4:27 pm
building-expert
building-expert
19 August 2023

Solid plastering around door frames - help... so confused :(

Solid plastering around door frames - help... so confused :(

If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify…

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building-expert
Aug 19, 2023 2:15 pm
building-expert
randoss
randoss
18 August 2023

Engineered Timber Installation - Floating vs Direct stick

Engineered Timber Installation - Floating vs Direct stick

Thanks Simon, I guess I'm no concerned with the volume of the noise rather that dead and hollow sound and feel that is associated with floating floors. But I'm not sure…

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randoss
Aug 18, 2023 9:41 am
Ardo
Ardo
16 August 2023

QS fees for building a new home

QS fees for building a new home

Is it just a report written to give to the bank initially and it is based on what and how your payments are made up for, or is it a full service where they go out and…

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Ardo
Aug 16, 2023 7:26 pm
chippy
chippy
15 August 2023

Garage Driveway Coverage

Garage Driveway Coverage

It looks like Blacktown council allows up to a 6.0m wide driveway so just ask your builder to change the plans. If you are just in the planning stage then there is no…

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chippy
Aug 15, 2023 4:15 pm
chippy
SJT76
SJT76
15 August 2023

Building Design Certificate Non-Compliance

Building Design Certificate Non-Compliance

From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need…

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SJT76
Aug 15, 2023 4:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
15 August 2023

Is this a bad situation - easement and manhole on property

Is this a bad situation - easement and manhole on property

You might be able to apply to divert the sewer at your expense. In NSW you would contact a Water services co-ordinator and they would give you advice as to whether or not…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 15, 2023 8:42 am
Ashington Homes
dmm12
dmm12
14 August 2023

150mm Garage Grate Drain

150mm Garage Grate Drain

Had a new driveway installed with a 6 metre long 150 x 150 channel drain and have since found out it has 4cm of water sitting at the bottom below the side pipe…

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dmm12
Aug 14, 2023 9:20 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
13 August 2023

HOUSE FIRE

HOUSE FIRE
1, 2

Not back peddling at all. You seem to have issues with comprehension my friend. Guy fcked up, he's considering being dishonest with his bank and hiding it. It will end…

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ponzutwo
Aug 13, 2023 9:56 am
KarenZ
KarenZ
11 August 2023

Class 3 rooming house Occupancy Permit Problem

Class 3 rooming house Occupancy Permit Problem

I don’t think so as the floor area over 300 square meters then it is class 3….

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KarenZ
Aug 11, 2023 12:22 pm
chippy
chippy
9 August 2023

Built-in Shelving

Built-in Shelving

Strong enough for what? For linen, absolutely. To climb on, no. I've got similar shelving in my garage and it holds a decent amount of weight. 900 wide shelves will carry…

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chippy
Aug 09, 2023 6:57 pm
chippy
gommeqld
gommeqld
9 August 2023

Kitchen Renovation: DIY vs Resurfacing vs New Kaboodle

Kitchen Renovation: DIY vs Resurfacing vs New Kaboodle

Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close…

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gommeqld
Aug 09, 2023 2:13 pm
chippy
chippy
8 August 2023

Polyurethane wardrobe door touch up

Polyurethane wardrobe door touch up

Normally you use builders bog. Polyurethane painting is basically the same principle as car panel beating and painting. All the prep work is the same and so is the…

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chippy
Aug 08, 2023 11:29 pm
chippy
chippy
chippy
7 August 2023

Kitchen Quote advice please!

Kitchen Quote advice please!

I was being kind to the builder. With the amount charged for the upgrade the builder is probably charging closer to 100% margin. There are a few variables as I…

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chippy
Aug 07, 2023 7:29 pm
chippy
dmm12
dmm12
7 August 2023

Concreting a driveway

Concreting a driveway

We've had decent weather for last 7 weeks and now the drvieway has been cut out we had an evening of 50mm of rain including all the water from half the street, ground is…

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dmm12
Aug 07, 2023 7:35 am
LBrowny
LBrowny
4 August 2023

Tree Identification Mackay

Tree Identification Mackay

Hello. I just bought a few acres in Habana, Mackay, and my horses seem to love hanging around under this tree. I would like to name the paddock after this tree. Can…

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LBrowny
Aug 04, 2023 9:19 am
Andrew1989
Andrew1989
2 August 2023

DBI Claim for Defects

DBI Claim for Defects

Sorry forgot to mention I am in Victoria.

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Andrew1989
Aug 02, 2023 1:01 pm
strannik
strannik
2 August 2023

Ramping Carpet Up To Bathroom Level

Ramping Carpet Up To Bathroom Level

they can, it's a fairly standard solution when the slab isn't recessed. the falls need to be in the main floor, if it hasn't been done then you need to ask them to redo…

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strannik
Aug 02, 2023 12:58 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
2 August 2023

victorian homebuyers fund

victorian homebuyers fund

I havent, and i havent looked to much into it, but on face value its not the saviour its trying to make out to be. Shared equity in your home is never a good idea. The…

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3844
ponzutwo
Aug 02, 2023 10:43 am
hreay
hreay
2 August 2023

Fire seperation qall

Fire seperation qall

Need some advice. Living in a townhouse with one common wall, recently we have discovered that the fire separation wall is incomplete and on further investigation, support…

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hreay
Aug 02, 2023 2:44 am
Althom
Althom
1 August 2023

Is this fence acceptable?

Is this fence acceptable?

Give it 4 weeks and you won't even notice it

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Althom
Aug 01, 2023 2:27 pm
Althom
GP Homeowner
GP Homeowner
1 August 2023

What is this material???

What is this material???

Hi everyone. We have durra panel in our ceilings which was put in in the 70's! The panels were never installed properly and need replacing. The have good thermal…

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GP Homeowner
Aug 01, 2023 12:27 pm
Flacco
Flacco
31 July 2023

Any experience with Dwelcom

Any experience with Dwelcom

Hi All, I have been dealing with icare for insurance in completing our house after our original builder went bust. We have gotten to tender stage and one of the companies…

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Flacco
Jul 31, 2023 11:13 am
LAG
LAG
30 July 2023

Screed - is this an issue

Screed - is this an issue

Hi all, We're curring working on our outdoor and have some questions in relation to screed. I've tried to find information online, without success. Apologies for the…

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LAG
Jul 30, 2023 7:43 am
SydneyPSSS
SydneyPSSS
29 July 2023

Oracle Building Corporation into Liquidation

Oracle Building Corporation into Liquidation

Can you share your insight/experiences on how Icare claims…

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SydneyPSSS
Jul 29, 2023 5:24 pm
Ardo
Ardo
29 July 2023

ceiling dampness: determining source and fix

ceiling dampness: determining source and fix

What heating/cooling are you using.

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Ardo
Jul 29, 2023 11:18 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
28 July 2023

Responsibility on Builder or Customer: Conduit Issue

Responsibility on Builder or Customer: Conduit Issue

the conduit would need to be undamaged regardless of what network is in play. The conduit needs to be able to have fibre run through it. NBN and Opticomm are just…

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ponzutwo
Jul 28, 2023 2:03 pm
tHeDubs
tHeDubs
27 July 2023

Darling Downs WA site costs

Darling Downs WA site costs

Hi... First time builders looking to buy a plot at Darling Downs 'The Acres' on the next release and found this to be my burning question while trying to budget. Has…

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tHeDubs
Jul 27, 2023 9:17 pm

Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room. There is a hallway/entry that is never used, so was thinking this could be an option. Only…

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Penguinlife
Jul 27, 2023 7:40 pm
Ardo
Ardo
27 July 2023

James Hardie Linea Weatherboard - Issue - Current Build

James Hardie Linea Weatherboard - Issue - Current Build

Does it wipe off? Could be because of dry dirty drips.

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Ardo
Jul 27, 2023 7:02 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
27 July 2023

Weep holes required?

Weep holes required?

I know foam has been around since the 90's and CSR started manufacturing Hebel in 1989, so it's definitely possible

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5405
Ashington Homes
Jul 27, 2023 2:11 pm
Ashington Homes
resu
resu
25 July 2023

Tapware brands

Tapware brands

Thank you fro your response, Simeon. It is good to hear that you have had a positive experience with Parisi. I am always on the lookout for reliable products, and personal…

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resu
Jul 25, 2023 9:47 pm
H0488M4105
H0488M4105
25 July 2023

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

Looks like the VCAT listings were the least of our worries... This builder now has multiple proceedings in every tribunal and court in Victoria! - Domestic Building…

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H0488M4105
Jul 25, 2023 5:53 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
24 July 2023

Firstyle Tile Selection

Firstyle Tile Selection

Hi Kaiser85, We are building with Firstyle Homes. Our build has just started, slab pour is on Saturday (hopefully!). Their standard range is pretty good. We did our…

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koffeetime
Jul 24, 2023 5:00 pm
Whelo
Whelo
24 July 2023

EPDM Deck liners or trex rain escape

EPDM Deck liners or trex rain escape

Hi, does anyone have any experience with using Trex rain escape or EPDM rubber to waterproof a deck so you have dry space underneath. Popular in the US and realize that…

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Whelo
Jul 24, 2023 4:15 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 July 2023

Low head water tank

Low head water tank

If you can calculate the reasonable charged head from let's say 100mm below the gutter to the top of where the vertical riser's horizontal discharge pipe will be, that…

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SaveH2O
Jul 23, 2023 10:06 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 July 2023

Fixing cracked stormwater PVC pipe

Fixing cracked stormwater PVC pipe

Plumbers 'can be' plumbers, made all the worse by self certification which the building surveyor invariably accepts as proof of compliance! The good thing is that you know know.

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SaveH2O
Jul 23, 2023 8:45 pm
SaveH2O
joe2022
joe2022
21 July 2023

Final Invoice vs OC

Final Invoice vs OC

Hi, I am approaching end of the build. My final invoice will be given to me soon to pay. Some context before I ask my question. 1. My builder wont do the landscaping or…

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joe2022
Jul 21, 2023 11:43 pm
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alexhales
Jul 20, 2023 9:02 pm
alexhales
Ardo
Ardo
20 July 2023

Electrical

Electrical

Must be labour only. One of those how long is a piece of wire questions.

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Ardo
Jul 20, 2023 7:17 pm
Ardo
Ardo
20 July 2023

Gable Extension Ideas and Question?

Gable Extension Ideas and Question?

I would say both styles you have pictured are steel. The lower chord of the first pic would be a massive lump if made using timber considering the size of the rafters. If…

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Ardo
Jul 20, 2023 7:13 pm
Dan87
Dan87
20 July 2023

Double door frame size

Double door frame size

Current door width is approx 2700, looking to have double doors fitted 820-820. What size does the frame need to be before door jamb? Thanks

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Dan87
Jul 20, 2023 6:31 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 July 2023

Plumbing

Plumbing

dont forget engineering and BIM rofl

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ponzutwo
Jul 20, 2023 3:06 pm

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