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Bcr83
Bcr83
14 November 2022

Waterproofing product advice needed (retaining wall)

Waterproofing product advice needed (retaining wall)

Hi All, Long story, have paid a fortune to have back fill dug up and retaining wall sealed and waterproofed (besser block) We used a commercial product (HPMA Sealtite…

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Bcr83
Nov 14, 2022 9:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 November 2022

Coach screw /lag screw question

Coach screw /lag screw question

Sadly, I've figured that out :( Lucky for me my signature as an engineer brings in a few bucks

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 14, 2022 8:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Rosario87
Rosario87
14 November 2022

Solar Passive Design Feedback – North Brisbane New Build

Solar Passive Design Feedback – North Brisbane New Build

Hi Stonesthrow, Thanks for the feedback. When we were looking around the area for a new place I kept thinking how poorly designed some of the window selection were,…

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Rosario87
Nov 14, 2022 8:06 am
chokyulate
chokyulate
12 November 2022

Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contract

Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contract

But fair trading doesn’t help much. They only look at defect and side lines anything to do with contract One of my friend facing the similar issue with builder keep on…

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chokyulate
Nov 12, 2022 8:57 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
11 November 2022

builders margin

builders margin
1, 2

With 25 years in windows supplying direct to builders, I have never been asked to do this... probably because it's frawd. Anyone colluding on pricing will suffer. It's…

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ECOECO
Nov 11, 2022 12:20 pm
ECOECO
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 November 2022

Trick to putting up hidden screws?

Trick to putting up hidden screws?

I guess this also relates to this Always a good idea to take photos and have the sub frame inspected before it gets covered in wrap and plasterboard hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 09, 2022 9:39 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Zohaib Ahmad
Zohaib Ahmad
8 November 2022

Affordable Furniture for my new Home

Affordable Furniture for my new Home

Hello Shiva I hope all is well with you. For your residence, you must purchase opulent goods. It's because, as we're all aware, strivers work tirelessly to realise their…

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Zohaib Ahmad
Nov 08, 2022 2:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 November 2022

Cancelling a build/renovation contract

Cancelling a build/renovation contract

What are you going to do .Keep topping up the builders deposit and variations ... with the promise he 's going to start next week? What's after the sewer issues, …

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 08, 2022 8:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SamMac
SamMac
8 November 2022

Glass Pool Fence Spigot

Glass Pool Fence Spigot

I have glass panels for a pool fence - 1.96m x 1.2m. How many spigots should I be using per panel?

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SamMac
Nov 08, 2022 7:45 am
LS OS
LS OS
7 November 2022

When do CDC documents show up on council website?

When do CDC documents show up on council website?

Thank you both, that's very helpful!

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LS OS
Nov 07, 2022 1:04 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 November 2022

New Build Rawson Homes: Bathrooms

New Build Rawson Homes: Bathrooms

Matt You could ask for a credit and supply your own. I doubt Rawson will agree though. But If they do, you will need a certificate of compliance for the glass which is…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 07, 2022 5:07 am
Ashington Homes
Bimbob
Bimbob
6 November 2022

Water Leaks internally Perth Wa

Water Leaks internally Perth Wa

“ Is the builder responsible to fix it or should i claim it through my insurance and apply for a leak allowance.Thank you” Yes, builder issue

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Bimbob
Nov 06, 2022 6:19 pm
Elty
Elty
6 November 2022

Termite treatment noticed on building report

Termite treatment noticed on building report

Property is in Wollongong in NSW. Yes once you spread the cost over 10 years I guess it's not bad at all.

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Elty
Nov 06, 2022 1:19 pm
Pulse
Pulse
5 November 2022

Drainage missing on one side of the house

Drainage missing on one side of the house

Easiest is a concrete spoon drain down the side of the house bringing water to the front, probably into the driveway strip drain. As said earlier mist of the water is…

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Pulse
Nov 05, 2022 5:43 pm
GabbaKing
GabbaKing
3 November 2022

Roof Paint

Roof Paint

Écrire une réponHello, I also want to paint the roof of my garage. Have you painted your roof? If so, could you please tell me…

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GabbaKing
Nov 03, 2022 3:28 pm
groundzero
groundzero
1 November 2022

Puddles on clay soil

Puddles on clay soil

Write reply... What pipe is the stormwater ?

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groundzero
Nov 01, 2022 1:29 pm
Pulse
Pulse
31 October 2022

Fixing a sinking driveway

Fixing a sinking driveway

Agree with above but could get expensive and it is only a small repair. I would saw cut the existing slab. Excavate to solid ground, dowel into existing slabs and repour…

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Pulse
Oct 31, 2022 7:13 pm

A while ago I came up with the idea to make mini rebar chairs / shoes from left over concrete at the end of a job, rather than having to buy the plastic ones every time.…

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Mortar Art
Oct 31, 2022 10:27 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 October 2022

Made a post a few days ago and now its not showing ???

Made a post a few days ago and now its not showing ???

You sure you didn't state an intention to illegally DIY?

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SaveH2O
Oct 30, 2022 1:42 pm
SaveH2O
Andy90
Andy90
28 October 2022

Validate new Light Switch Replacement

Validate new Light Switch Replacement

I had an Electrician replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer. I noticed the New Light Switch is wired different from the old one. Can someone with Electrical…

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Andy90
Oct 28, 2022 10:14 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
28 October 2022

HELP! NCAT Directions Hearing

HELP! NCAT Directions Hearing

Check the definition of 'practical completion' in your contract. It should say someting like "Suitable to live in with minor cosmetic fixes" and consider if NSWFT or NCAT…

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Kippers01
Oct 28, 2022 1:06 pm
mapr
mapr
28 October 2022

Provisional Sums

Provisional Sums

can you please clarify where i can find this information? I'm going around in circles. NSW based. Is it state dependent? HIA have no NSW fact sheets I can find, but…

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mapr
Oct 28, 2022 10:00 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 October 2022

Astoria Grand 55 Building Contract Concern

Astoria Grand 55 Building Contract Concern

Welcome to the forum, 1. I'm not sure why you would like to take responsibility the for asset protection? If a trades damage it are you going to chase them up? Usually…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 27, 2022 5:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
25 October 2022

Herringbone Hardwood Floor installation

Herringbone Hardwood Floor installation

HI thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's interesting as most sanders I have spoken to say that it is common practice to sand and seal :( Kind of getting different…

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elloelloelloqwer
Oct 25, 2022 7:12 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
25 October 2022

Gross Floor Area calculation for CDC in NSW

Gross Floor Area calculation for CDC in NSW

Michael It's number 3 Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Oct 25, 2022 3:57 am
Ashington Homes
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samuel22
Oct 24, 2022 9:22 pm
Nina WF
Nina WF
24 October 2022

Eagle Home

Eagle Home

How is your build with Eagle Homes? Hope you can share your experience as we are considering them too.

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Nina WF
Oct 24, 2022 6:04 am
Nina WF
Nina WF
24 October 2022

Eagle Home Builder

Eagle Home Builder

How was your experience with Eagle Homes? We are considering them, but still in early stages.

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Nina WF
Oct 24, 2022 6:02 am
aferraro
aferraro
23 October 2022

Building Surveyor In The Wrong

Building Surveyor In The Wrong

Is it still possible to make a claim against the RBS professional indemnity insurer after the RBS declares insolvency?

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aferraro
Oct 23, 2022 1:44 pm
bashworth
bashworth
23 October 2022

Infill above existing fence plinth

Infill above existing fence plinth

Fences don't make good retaing walls so you will need to retain the fill, on your side of the boundary. I guess you could put a small retaing wall on your side of the…

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bashworth
Oct 23, 2022 8:24 am
bashworth
jimbo73
jimbo73
21 October 2022

Spetic tank how often pumped out

Spetic tank how often pumped out

its 3000 liters and 2 people in the house, last pump out was 4 years, do you think l should get a pump out soon or can l wait another year, also do you know roughly what it costs

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jimbo73
Oct 21, 2022 2:41 pm
vin83
vin83
20 October 2022

Building Concrete Pool with Blue Haven

Building Concrete Pool with Blue Haven

Thanks Stewie.. :-)

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vin83
Oct 20, 2022 2:31 pm
vin83
alang
alang
20 October 2022

Mitre joint porcelain

Mitre joint porcelain

Yeah I think thats the way im going to go - Sikaflex

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alang
Oct 20, 2022 6:00 am
Bcr83
Bcr83
19 October 2022

Water proofing a besser block core filled retaining wall

Water proofing a besser block core filled retaining wall

Thanks mate, already in process of digging the SOB out. We had a lot of issues with movement but they were way too casual about the waterproofing piece which I was never…

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Bcr83
Oct 19, 2022 3:57 pm
Serog
Serog
19 October 2022

Underground pit

Underground pit

Hi all, when you got your pricings for the electrical pit from the supplier, did they provide any breakdown of costs or just one amount? I received an “offer” from…

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Serog
Oct 19, 2022 7:31 am
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
18 October 2022

Retaining wall and fence

Retaining wall and fence

Hello! Trying to install fences next to a retaining wall and was wondering what others experience was? We have Agri pipe and rocks from the retaining wall on the way on…

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elloelloelloqwer
Oct 18, 2022 4:33 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
18 October 2022

Can we ask a copy of tax invoice in this case?

Can we ask a copy of tax invoice in this case?

Maybe take a photo of the the gutter before, the contractor on the job, finished job, and their work truck with business name and car rego plate.

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Kippers01
Oct 18, 2022 2:15 pm
Our House Build
Our House Build
18 October 2022

Doors to WIRs or not?

Doors to WIRs or not?

You're right. Ours will have a combination of drawers and hangers - so you will see it.

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Our House Build
Oct 18, 2022 2:07 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
18 October 2022

Do I need Weep holes in my retaining wall?

Do I need Weep holes in my retaining wall?

In my saga to have my backfill excavated and besser block wall waterproofed I have now come across another question... I have weep holes every 2m at the base of the first…

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Bcr83
Oct 18, 2022 1:51 pm
Echo2k3
Echo2k3
18 October 2022

Overlooking window

Overlooking window

That's honestly a little selfish of them, to not disgruntle my neighbours I placed my air con unit on our back wall facing into our backyard. I'd much prefer it down the…

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Echo2k3
Oct 18, 2022 12:04 am
AxeMaster
AxeMaster
17 October 2022

Need help with electrical box

Need help with electrical box

Yep the lights on the ceiling still work and the small lamp on the bedside table will cause the power loss or last night it was an electric blanket as soon as that was…

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AxeMaster
Oct 17, 2022 1:18 pm
JoePathan
JoePathan
15 October 2022

Connecting to Surface drain

Connecting to Surface drain

After each rain a small pond is formed in my backyard which takes a week to dry, currently the ground is uneven. Can I setup a french drain system and connect it to the…

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JoePathan
Oct 15, 2022 10:23 pm
home2023
home2023
14 October 2022

Do we have any accountants on the forum?

Do we have any accountants on the forum?

Do we have any accountants on the forum? I'd like to as a GST related question if I could.

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home2023
Oct 14, 2022 6:25 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
14 October 2022

Which side of my duplex will be better to live in?

Which side of my duplex will be better to live in?

Hi Briany I am building a duplex in North Ryde ( 95 Parklands Road), I have a similar fall to you from front to rear. Although my facade faces east, I have a lot of…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 14, 2022 8:09 am
Ashington Homes
arodc
arodc
14 October 2022

Intergrain UltraDeck vs UltraClear

Intergrain UltraDeck vs UltraClear

I currently use Intergrain UltraClear on my merbau posts / rails. I think it’s a great product in terms of exposing the natural pigment in the wood, however I’m a bit…

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arodc
Oct 13, 2022 11:21 pm
vivhome
vivhome
13 October 2022

drill/screw wall frames

drill/screw wall frames

Thank you Simeon

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vivhome
Oct 13, 2022 10:19 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
12 October 2022

Help with waterproofing retaining wall cove joint

Help with waterproofing retaining wall cove joint

Thanks mate, I can insert new pipes as they are not cemented into position they are firm but slideable. But they basically rest on the footing Ive got to seal the…

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Bcr83
Oct 12, 2022 11:03 am
NCC_Bob
NCC_Bob
11 October 2022

Wrong Joint compound used.

Wrong Joint compound used.

We're pretty sure there was nothing laid in between the upper balcony floor and this ceiling.

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NCC_Bob
Oct 11, 2022 10:32 pm
home2023
home2023
11 October 2022

Recent Vergola Reviews?

Recent Vergola Reviews?

Any chance of seeing a photo of how it was attached to the house?

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home2023
Oct 11, 2022 7:14 pm
chandrasyd20
chandrasyd20
11 October 2022

Provincial Homes build

Provincial Homes build

I will share my experience about provincial homes- the proven professionals and you can decide for your self. Its just 1st part of my experience.. however I will be…

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chandrasyd20
Oct 11, 2022 2:05 pm

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