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dibek.temir
dibek.temir
30 May 2019

Carport to bedroom conversion. Brisbane North private builde

Carport to bedroom conversion. Brisbane North private builde

Hi Do Even before you start talking to builders (unless you're only chasing an indicative price, I'd suggest you have a bit of homework to do…

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dibek.temir
May 30, 2019 12:03 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 May 2019

Alfresco a few metres off ground level

Alfresco a few metres off ground level

Hi Karolien123 Here, you will need to make adjustments to the design The Council may also require engineering Drawings hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 30, 2019 9:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Renovation

Renovation

If you want renovation in your house, make a plan for renovation like decide own design of house based on your need. This planning will help you in a renovation. Give your…

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DianenVillegassdf
May 30, 2019 7:02 am
rubyhuang
rubyhuang
29 May 2019

Faux timber beams?

Faux timber beams?

Hi! I’ve created a post with some faux timber if you’re interested. I’m based in Brisbane, Queensland.

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rubyhuang
May 29, 2019 1:12 am

Hello All, the building report is out and the inspector has identified 1 major defect. As mentioned earlier in my posts, the house is made on H1 soil and with waffle…

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viju_009
May 28, 2019 9:32 pm
TarickTDS
TarickTDS
26 May 2019

Minimum requirements to build?

Minimum requirements to build?

I'm anoyed at how much it costs to build or buy in or around existing towns and am trying to model a lower cost option for…

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TarickTDS
May 26, 2019 10:05 pm
Zorro6
Zorro6
26 May 2019

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If the council have signed off on the pool isn’t all that is required for sale? Do you have a copy of their sign off?

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Zorro6
May 26, 2019 5:39 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
23 May 2019

After handover

After handover

Basically I meant get landscaping & fencing done together. Particularly between Fencing and Paving - get fencing done first as it requires soil to be dug up. Once fencing…

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IamSAM
May 23, 2019 3:59 pm
IamSAM
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IamSAM
May 23, 2019 9:51 am
IamSAM
chippy
chippy
22 May 2019

Kitchen sink

Kitchen sink

The cut out is the same size (roughly) for undermount or drop in. Personally I think undermount looks good with just bowls and no drainer, it looks clean and minimal Once…

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chippy
May 22, 2019 11:44 pm
chippy
jimv
jimv
20 May 2019

Oviya Homes

Oviya Homes

Thanks for the information

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jimv
May 20, 2019 5:00 pm
Marcs
Marcs
19 May 2019

Security Deposit Clause 7.1 HIA Contract (NSW)

Security Deposit Clause 7.1 HIA Contract (NSW)

Well thank you, I'm looking forward to your next update on your build. Conservatively, yes the builder could terminate as clause 27.2 states that the failure to…

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Marcs
May 20, 2019 12:48 am
Arabla
Arabla
17 May 2019

Tile Package or Self Source

Tile Package or Self Source

Hey We are considering building with Dale Alcock in Perth and wondering what the general consensus is on floor tiling. Is it better to go with them and or source the…

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Arabla
May 17, 2019 7:20 pm
Arabla
homeone
homeone
17 May 2019

Please help the community by reporting Spam

Please help the community by reporting Spam

To add, already reported posts do not provide a report option.

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homeone
May 17, 2019 4:03 pm
homeone
Zorro6
Zorro6
14 May 2019

Delay cost

Delay cost

That should be completion date.

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Zorro6
May 14, 2019 7:02 pm
Jitender
Jitender
13 May 2019

building contract - cooling off

building contract - cooling off

hi, I am in a situation where I have signed the HIA building contract ( on 6th may ) with a builder and have submitted it back to the builder for him to sign it. my…

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Jitender
May 14, 2019 12:10 am
Engineer
Engineer
13 May 2019

Fairhaven homes

Fairhaven homes

Great stuff - one of the best slabs going around - did it cost much more than a waffle slab?

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Engineer
May 13, 2019 3:22 pm
Engineer
Vyki01
Vyki01
13 May 2019

Overwhelmed about new/old house.

Overwhelmed about new/old house.

Yes that's fair enough. I dont think there's much wrong electrical because all the lights work fine but well see how it is when we actually move in. I posted a link…

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Vyki01
May 13, 2019 1:43 pm
smacky07
smacky07
12 May 2019

Question about incorrect render colour

Question about incorrect render colour

Sure, thank you zorro6. Cheers!

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smacky07
May 12, 2019 2:02 pm
Zorro6
Zorro6
12 May 2019

Who is responsible for damaged footpath and nature strip?

Who is responsible for damaged footpath and nature strip?

With trades coming and going sites sure get in a mess. In your case you can identify that the gas company broke up the footpath and did not restore it. Ring them and say…

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Zorro6
May 12, 2019 1:53 pm
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
11 May 2019

Which would you buy?

Which would you buy?

Looks inviting!

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DustyBlue
May 11, 2019 6:17 pm
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ennoh
May 09, 2019 1:06 pm
Psha15
Psha15
8 May 2019

Cedar woods Fencing

Cedar woods Fencing

Hi, I am moving into my new home in Williams landing and the estate Cedar woods are doing the fencing. I am about to submit the Notice to occupy document, but the…

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Psha15
May 08, 2019 5:12 pm

If it looks like the above 2 dwellings it is slab heave/subsidence

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building-expert
May 06, 2019 1:58 pm
building-expert
Wardrop
Wardrop
6 May 2019

Eave purlins for portal frame garage/shed

Eave purlins for portal frame garage/shed

Yeah I've been checking the specs on roof sheeting to make sure I go with something that's good for 2 or 3 degrees. Need to work out water carrying capacity at those…

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Wardrop
May 06, 2019 9:34 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 May 2019

Help with privacy screen alfresco area

Help with privacy screen alfresco area

Fence top or that last one looks good. Maybe offer to pay to get neighbour onside. I'm not in favour of bamboo or bushes - just makes work for you in the future.

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Saint Mike
May 03, 2019 4:24 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 May 2019

New front door - mould growth

New front door - mould growth

I think the manufacturer should be responsible for this. We are also a distributor, but all are warranted. These errors, we all handle for customers, if it's serious, we…

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Saint Mike
May 03, 2019 4:18 pm
Saint Mike
cag57
cag57
3 May 2019

Handover with defects.

Handover with defects.

If you already have a lawyer ask them to draft it. They'll charge you to proof read so might as well get it done right the first time

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cag57
May 03, 2019 10:28 am
Serialbuilder
Serialbuilder
30 April 2019

White Mortar for German Smear

White Mortar for German Smear

I’d love to know how yours turned out. Have you got a photo?

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Serialbuilder
Apr 30, 2019 12:50 pm
Serialbuilder
djandaf
djandaf
27 April 2019

Leaking walls

Leaking walls

OK thanks for that. The walls are painted with two coats of a good quality acrylic paint but I will check to see if it's possible to paint the waterproofer over the paint…

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djandaf
Apr 27, 2019 9:12 am
lamiacasa
lamiacasa
26 April 2019

HIA Home Show Melbourne 2nd May - 5th May 2019

HIA Home Show Melbourne 2nd May - 5th May 2019

Is anyone going and would you recommend purchasing tickets ? I went 5 years ago and for a lot out of it. It's been suggested it isn't as good any more.. Thoughts ? Anyone…

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lamiacasa
Apr 26, 2019 8:59 pm
eirrac
eirrac
25 April 2019

Outdoor kitchen BBQ

Outdoor kitchen BBQ

Thanks for the responses! The outdoor kitchen was going to have block walls which were to be rendered then cabinetry inside. I am starting to think rather than cabinetry…

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eirrac
Apr 25, 2019 10:19 pm
chocoholic
chocoholic
24 April 2019

Abode Vinyl

Abode Vinyl

Do you guys have pics of your hybrid planks installed? trying to decide on colours - blackbutt, spotted gum etc

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chocoholic
Apr 24, 2019 10:59 pm
building-expert
building-expert
24 April 2019

foundation damage on faulty sprinkler

foundation damage on faulty sprinkler

Any good building consultant should be able to inspect and prepare a report for you. If you did not have independent inspection during construction it makes sense to have…

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building-expert
Apr 24, 2019 12:05 pm
building-expert
eirrac
eirrac
21 April 2019

Outdoor Kitchen & Glass Balcony

Outdoor Kitchen & Glass Balcony

you could always put screens either side of the kitchen as a feature instead of the panels saving having to put the panels behind the kitchen.. all depends on how you are…

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eirrac
Apr 21, 2019 9:50 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
21 April 2019

Boundary Fence

Boundary Fence

Just pay it yourself. Don't hassle the farmer, or just leave it as a standard farmers fence if you don't want to pony up a few hundred bucks. You should have got it…

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sweetswisssteel
Apr 21, 2019 8:07 pm
rjo89
rjo89
20 April 2019

Electrical Run to Shed

Electrical Run to Shed

Hi guys, Been lurking around for a while and soaking up all the info that's available on this website. It truly is a wealth of information! Bit of background. My partner…

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rjo89
Apr 20, 2019 3:53 pm
eirrac
eirrac
19 April 2019

Anyone live near a active quarry?

Anyone live near a active quarry?

There is a quarry down the road from us.. its probably about 2-3km away .. i wouldnt know aside from sometimes trucks go past at night.. we have lots of hills in between..…

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eirrac
Apr 19, 2019 10:09 pm
vonsta76
vonsta76
19 April 2019

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast City Council

About a month? Maybe less? Cant remember as was back in 2016.

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vonsta76
Apr 19, 2019 9:58 pm
vonsta76
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
19 April 2019

Shale Grey vs Surfmist

Shale Grey vs Surfmist

Basalt, Basalt, Shalegrey and monument windows. Rendering paint not yet done. You can also follow my build below 😊 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93445&start=90

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MrsAJ
Apr 19, 2019 9:47 pm
alexp79
alexp79
19 April 2019

Kitchen cost

Kitchen cost

Well, you can call that company and ask them if they will install IKEA kitchen for you :) Also, you can ask your builder what if you want to install a kitchen from some…

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alexp79
Apr 19, 2019 2:39 pm
vpn25
vpn25
19 April 2019

Coral homes- Longreach 33 northern rivers

Coral homes- Longreach 33 northern rivers

I would like to ask you about garare level and ground level, are they same level? how to Pm you via viber?

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vpn25
Apr 19, 2019 2:22 pm
p33kz
p33kz
19 April 2019

Brick Staining

Brick Staining

Hi All, Was looking for some input on Brick Staining - currently have that classic Orange 70's brick look and was keen to update to a nice Grey modern look Anyone tried it…

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p33kz
Apr 19, 2019 10:38 am
Ibmg70
Ibmg70
18 April 2019

Mambo 22 by Mojo Homes

Mambo 22 by Mojo Homes

Do you have some pictures of a built Mambo 22 houses that you can share? I want to see some inspirations of how it looks like when it is built. TIA

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Ibmg70
Apr 18, 2019 6:18 am
gillybean
gillybean
17 April 2019

Container house

Container house

JC

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gillybean
Apr 17, 2019 5:10 pm
gillybean
gusta83
gusta83
16 April 2019

Timber Floating shelves perth

Timber Floating shelves perth

Hi Looking for recommendations about diy floating shelves in perth. *ideas on a timber supplier who will provide a finished, quality place of timber ready to…

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gusta83
Apr 16, 2019 3:31 pm

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