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Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
2 May 2020

Frame

Frame

Frame is in…

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Hussain sahara
May 02, 2020 9:01 pm
Hussain sahara
meeh
meeh
2 May 2020

Weep holes

Weep holes

Looking at the 2 photos of our back alfresco. Are they worth redoing the tiles and concrete to expose the weep holes?

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meeh
May 02, 2020 4:23 pm
covim23887
covim23887
2 May 2020

Help Appeal

Help Appeal

Hi buddy, to be frank, you are stuck in a bad place, talk with a lawyer, and see if you find any way out. Regards, C. Smith

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covim23887
May 02, 2020 1:55 pm
covim23887
Althom
Althom
2 May 2020

A DIY universal Ratchet

A DIY universal Ratchet

Seems to be a lot of bots on here lately

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Althom
May 02, 2020 1:21 pm
Althom
CF Design
CF Design
2 May 2020

Under window rubber strip

Under window rubber strip

From what I can see in the image, it would appear as though the windows have been replaced at some stage. That is a sill flashing, and yes it it important as it stops…

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CF Design
May 02, 2020 9:26 am
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
1 May 2020

Builder charging extra

Builder charging extra

if this clause already on the contract but you don't like it, find a lawyer ask what you can do; it's not a good idea to stop the contract and find another builder to…

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MIC Martin
May 01, 2020 5:26 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
1 May 2020

Tile disaster in bathroom

Tile disaster in bathroom

if you haven't use silicone a lot before, a wide gap like this could be a disaster.. use a kickboard, it's a better way to do and looks better

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MIC Martin
May 01, 2020 5:06 pm
MIC Martin
mkaaaay
mkaaaay
29 April 2020

cladding suggestions?

cladding suggestions?

Hi, We have a 10m x 10m outdoor patio roof we need to line the underneath of. Instead of cement sheeting and then painting, we want to replicate the smooth metal…

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mkaaaay
Apr 29, 2020 10:21 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
29 April 2020

Small Deck Area - What brand to use

Small Deck Area - What brand to use

There are a range of quality non timber boards you’ll find once you look into it some more. Another option to look into. https://nexgendecking.com.au I’d suggest…

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Gaudi
Apr 29, 2020 2:59 am
Sam_Sher
Sam_Sher
28 April 2020

Can I subdivide and get 2nd title while house remains?

Can I subdivide and get 2nd title while house remains?

When I was visiting friends in the US, their neighbors have discussed a similar issue at dinner. So, their lawyer said that this is impossible and they will have to wait.…

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Sam_Sher
Apr 28, 2020 10:31 pm
Sam_Sher
Rippa
Rippa
28 April 2020

Adenbrook Isla

Adenbrook Isla

Hi, We are considering building with Adenbrook mid-north coast. we have nearly decided on the Isla design option B. just after feedback on the design and the builder in…

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Rippa
Apr 28, 2020 10:50 am
Krn
Krn
27 April 2020

Good mortgage broker in sydney

Good mortgage broker in sydney

Hi , I am very new to property market. Just wanted to know some good mortgage broker in Sydney

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Krn
Apr 27, 2020 7:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 April 2020

Weep holes party covered with front walkway

Weep holes party covered with front walkway

Of interest, another Queenslander has a related problem with their weep holes but look at the council's stand,,,see below. https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3p8qn2l3

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SaveH2O
Apr 27, 2020 4:39 pm
SaveH2O
darb74
darb74
27 April 2020

Where to put my air con?

Where to put my air con?

We have three split system condensors installed at our house in various locations but I would definitely not put it on the front facade area if I could avoid it. Not…

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1371
darb74
Apr 27, 2020 9:44 am
darb74
Lbtierney
Lbtierney
27 April 2020

Woodheaters

Woodheaters

Has anyone recently purchased a coonara midi woodheater, are they a good product will they burn overnight

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712
Lbtierney
Apr 27, 2020 8:48 am
chippy
chippy
26 April 2020

Why no need to seal the gaps on the color bond roof?

Why no need to seal the gaps on the color bond roof?

No I don't think it will leak. The whole reason you had the leak was the lack of spreader from the upper roof. The volume and pressure of water that would have come down…

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chippy
Apr 26, 2020 6:37 pm
chippy
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
26 April 2020

Bantix Mosquito SLAYER! DIE MOSQUITOS!

Bantix Mosquito SLAYER! DIE MOSQUITOS!

Thanks for the tip. I’m on acreage and lots of foliage. I do remove standing water but it will always be a mozzie heaven.

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becjarrettdalton
Apr 26, 2020 2:27 pm
becjarrettdalton
alexp79
alexp79
25 April 2020

Metricon

Metricon

If your own concern is about one builder charging extra for certain kitchen cabinets finish while the other is not, then you should probably reconsider the process of…

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alexp79
Apr 25, 2020 7:01 pm
bashworth
bashworth
24 April 2020

Slab for sloping block

Slab for sloping block

If you are going to use tradies for the slab its going to be easiest, quickest, and cheapest, to engage someone to do steel fixing , form work and concreting as a…

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bashworth
Apr 24, 2020 9:54 pm
bashworth
Pulse
Pulse
24 April 2020

Overshadowing from proposed shed

Overshadowing from proposed shed

your welcome, it is an amazing site

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Pulse
Apr 24, 2020 9:30 pm
Syd7827
Syd7827
24 April 2020

Cladding vs rendering in first floor

Cladding vs rendering in first floor

Cladding vs rendering?? Hi folks We are Building a new house- Double storey 304sq m. First floor is cladding with R1.5 insulation batt, ground floor is facebrick as…

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Syd7827
Apr 24, 2020 9:11 pm
chayanthi
chayanthi
24 April 2020

Somers Estate, Greenvale

Somers Estate, Greenvale

We're moving to Somers in a few weeks! There doesn't seem to be a community group for this estate yet, so we've created one. In keeping with HomeOne rules I won't post…

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chayanthi
Apr 24, 2020 8:03 pm
alexp79
alexp79
24 April 2020

External wall insulation

External wall insulation

If you have concerns regarding moisture and/or pests going into your insulation, you should be covering it.

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alexp79
Apr 24, 2020 8:01 pm
Sarah_ab
Sarah_ab
24 April 2020

underpinnings cost?

underpinnings cost?

Hey guys! Has any of you had underpinnings done? What was your experience like and how much did it cost roughly ??

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992
Sarah_ab
Apr 24, 2020 6:43 am
Oldwolf
Oldwolf
23 April 2020

Question regarding vacuum for stairs

Question regarding vacuum for stairs

Cleaning the stairs is sometimes a difficult task. The maybe works effectively in the cleaning. Various models like Dyson, Shark clean the floors effectively.

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Oldwolf
Apr 23, 2020 10:25 pm
Oldwolf
chippy
chippy
23 April 2020

Help with wardrobe installation dispute?

Help with wardrobe installation dispute?

Hi mate. You posted the same message a month ago and I provided some insights. You mentioned that you would post some pictures. Do the robes have hinged doors or sliding…

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chippy
Apr 23, 2020 7:29 pm
chippy
simo1901
simo1901
23 April 2020

Bricks - replacing individual bricks

Bricks - replacing individual bricks

I would look for a full re-do. I can’t see how NAWKAW would ever be effective in this type of scenario.

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simo1901
Apr 23, 2020 12:16 pm
alymei
alymei
23 April 2020

Exposed Agg specialist

Exposed Agg specialist
1, 2

Fyi - our Alfresco is being repoured by the builder

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alymei
Apr 23, 2020 5:25 am
Poiny
Poiny
22 April 2020

Concrete Path

Concrete Path

Thanks mate will do

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Poiny
Apr 22, 2020 3:26 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 April 2020

Expansion joints - Tiles

Expansion joints - Tiles

During construction site visits did you notice cracking of your slab? If you didn't take photos that may be of concern read below? OT....keep looking, defective builds…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 22, 2020 9:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Rhinoh
Rhinoh
21 April 2020

Not happy with firstyle

Not happy with firstyle

We didn’t build with firstyle, but we are a new build next to a 2 storey Firstyle being built. Due to an insufficient erosion barrier and a charged pipe that was not…

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Rhinoh
Apr 21, 2020 9:07 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 April 2020

Has the engineer over engineered my slab?

Has the engineer over engineered my slab?

It seems like they have done a good work.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 21, 2020 8:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
felant
felant
20 April 2020

raise garage roof

raise garage roof

I have a flat roof garage which has a low roof. My Ford Ranger is too high to fit. Anyone know someone capable of raising the roof? Western suburbs of Adelaide. Thanks.

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felant
Apr 20, 2020 12:36 pm
Aim100
Aim100
19 April 2020

FHB

FHB

Hi, I am FHB considering my options : 3-4 bedroom home in small block 270-300sq in Marsden park or box hill in price of $650-$700k this option will take 8-12 months. I…

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1030
Aim100
Apr 19, 2020 1:28 am
Nez
Nez
18 April 2020

Just starting to build with MJH

Just starting to build with MJH

Hi sorry for the delay, yes we will be building the Eaten but with modifications eg 3rd garage and bigger alfresco etc. what stage are you up to we are still to sign contracts yet.

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Nez
Apr 18, 2020 8:21 pm
newbuild20
newbuild20
18 April 2020

Installation of undermount kitchen sink

Installation of undermount kitchen sink

Okay thanks for the information chippy. much appreciated.

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newbuild20
Apr 18, 2020 5:08 pm
ravio1_2
ravio1_2
18 April 2020

Did anyone build with Ranshe Home builder in Victoria

Did anyone build with Ranshe Home builder in Victoria

I built my first home with Ranshe back in 2011. After 9 years of that experience now i am building my second home with them in…

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ravio1_2
Apr 18, 2020 1:35 pm
Foma2
Foma2
17 April 2020

How do you clean gutters ?

How do you clean gutters ?

Hi Foma2, to come and do it for you is another option as working on ladders and roofs can be dangerous.

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Foma2
Apr 17, 2020 9:16 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 April 2020

Retaining wall responsibility

Retaining wall responsibility

But only after passing through a silt pit.

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SaveH2O
Apr 17, 2020 3:12 pm
SaveH2O
Sam_Sher
Sam_Sher
17 April 2020

Fixing into 100 year old limestone wall

Fixing into 100 year old limestone wall

My father used these things for the limestone wall, but it was much younger than 110 years. qIiXmqmko-w

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Sam_Sher
Apr 17, 2020 12:50 am
Sam_Sher
jeanlaw
jeanlaw
16 April 2020

Ceiling mounting box

Ceiling mounting box

Where can I buy this box to mount my pendant light? Or perhaps a galvanised zinc box can also do the job. I just can't find it in runnings…

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jeanlaw
Apr 16, 2020 11:27 pm
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
16 April 2020

Clean Gutter

Clean Gutter

During this COVID-19 pandemic your home is your safe haven. This is what you want your gutter floor to look like; free flowing and totally clear. Blocked gutters can…

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Leafbusters
Apr 16, 2020 10:45 pm
Leafbusters
Aap
Aap
16 April 2020

Fireplace Restoration

Fireplace Restoration

FEDERATION FIREPLACE COVERED UP??? Our 100 + year old home has a fireplace changed somehow by previous owners. It looks like its been rendered. It had marble and cedar…

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Aap
Apr 16, 2020 9:43 pm
MClark
MClark
15 April 2020

Roof frame construction

Roof frame construction

I like to think the engineer would be able to adjust design to match. It is a pitching plate on a brick wall. But it will be up to the engineer to determine that.

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MClark
Apr 15, 2020 7:23 pm
MClark
Natsky123
Natsky123
14 April 2020

Variation on Type of Flooring during Build

Variation on Type of Flooring during Build

We have just been issued building permit and we are about to start with a volume builder. However, my fabulous wife has suddenly started looking at our plans and decided…

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Natsky123
Apr 14, 2020 10:15 pm
SydSR
SydSR
14 April 2020

COVID 19 effect on Land Settlements

COVID 19 effect on Land Settlements

Thats good news.

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SydSR
Apr 14, 2020 4:13 pm
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
14 April 2020

Interior design software

Interior design software

I've seen so many websites that offer virtual staging . For 20$-30$ they can decorate your house in the style you choose and you don't have to bother yourself.

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GGeorge551
Apr 14, 2020 3:54 pm
GGeorge551
building-expert
building-expert
14 April 2020

'Buying' Plans from builder?

'Buying' Plans from builder?

Ask the builder first

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building-expert
Apr 14, 2020 10:54 am
building-expert
Kja3
Kja3
13 April 2020

Quantum 6 +

Quantum 6 +

Hi all, has anyone has used a Quantum 6+ porcelain slab for their kitchen bench and if so, how are you finding it? I really like the Superwhite colour and I’m reluctant…

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Kja3
Apr 13, 2020 9:31 pm
iwannahouse
iwannahouse
13 April 2020

Sydney building inspector needed

Sydney building inspector needed

Can anyone please recommend a good quality KDR building inspector in Sydney? I had a really bad experience with a Jim's inspector before.

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iwannahouse
Apr 13, 2020 8:13 pm

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