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Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
3 December 2021

Floor plan thoughts

Floor plan thoughts

We have a similar layout in a 5x12 space, and there is a fair bit of room between each area. On top of that our modular L shaped sofa is pretty large, and we have an 8…

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Hillsbuilds
Dec 03, 2021 10:59 am
Noname
Noname
2 December 2021

Estate developer enforcing Landscaping guidelines

Estate developer enforcing Landscaping guidelines

estate design requirements aren't different for owner occ or investment. They're trying to achieve a unified look. Install some automatic reticulation so that tenants…

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Noname
Dec 02, 2021 12:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 December 2021

House Extension 2 stage Roofing question

House Extension 2 stage Roofing question

Hey Nicolette.rae Welcome to the forum I would say your designer has done the bare min. for Development Application (DA) approvals without fully understanding the overall…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 01, 2021 10:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 December 2021

Slab Edge, Concrete Upstand - External Side Waterproofing

Slab Edge, Concrete Upstand - External Side Waterproofing

Check your Certified Construction Engineering Details There should be a reference to waterproofing, either footings or wall section detail...was it not inspected during…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 01, 2021 7:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 December 2021

Water tanks and building codes

Water tanks and building codes
1, 2, 3

It's an amazing transformation. I wish that the inept building and plumbing regulatory bodies that are ostensibly there to govern Standards and protect home owners from…

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SaveH2O
Dec 01, 2021 6:09 am
SaveH2O
groundzero
groundzero
30 November 2021

La niña vs el niño - slabs on clay

La niña vs el niño - slabs on clay

I can tell you the 3 things require for significant slab heave are 1.initial dry clay 2.highly or extremely reactive clay and then 3.a source of water. I have seen…

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groundzero
Nov 30, 2021 8:13 pm
Livo4Life
Livo4Life
29 November 2021

Water leak/stain

Water leak/stain

😅😅 Cheers mate Tbf I was hoping it was going to be a box gutter option (aesthetically more appealing I guess) but maybe it's a silver lining to have it this way…

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Livo4Life
Nov 29, 2021 6:52 pm
jagberg
jagberg
29 November 2021

King Homes

King Homes

Has anyone done a recent price estimate with King? I was basically told prices have shot up 100-200k and I shouldnt waste my time doing a tender with them. Thats really…

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jagberg
Nov 29, 2021 2:23 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
29 November 2021

Crossover/driveway question

Crossover/driveway question

With narrow blocks, it is usually stipulated by the developer which side you need to put your garage. Your house will have a build to boundary garage and so will the…

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bestspecials
Nov 29, 2021 1:10 pm
bestspecials
paul_di
paul_di
29 November 2021

Eden Kellyville - 5&6 Kendall Place

Eden Kellyville - 5&6 Kendall Place
1, 2

Hi All, Was stage 2 released yet? It was supposed to be released this March, and then we were told it would happen in Oct. However, my block was not released yet. Was it…

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paul_di
Nov 29, 2021 9:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 November 2021

Cracks on vertically extended house - where to start? (VIC)

Cracks on vertically extended house - where to start? (VIC)

Hey orp23 Welcome to the forum If you can get 50 years out of a house with limited maintenance and repairs then consider yourself lucky. Structural repairs will require…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 26, 2021 7:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
aussieta
aussieta
25 November 2021

Builder shutting down franchise

Builder shutting down franchise

is the flow the same with hot or cold water

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aussieta
Nov 25, 2021 3:24 pm
aussieta
jas25t
jas25t
25 November 2021

Double crossover

Double crossover

Think about the turning circle of the vehicle you intend to use. You will need at the minimum the entire circle for the distance between the outside of both crossovers.…

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jas25t
Nov 25, 2021 11:03 am
arman1201
arman1201
24 November 2021

Building Over stormwater pipe Brisbane?

Building Over stormwater pipe Brisbane?

Hi all looking to do a KDRB in Brisbane southside. Issue with the block is there's a stormwater pipe running diagonally through the lot. according to DBYD it's around 1m…

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arman1201
Nov 24, 2021 4:34 pm
radiuz
radiuz
24 November 2021

Comment on my floor plan please

Comment on my floor plan please

I would combine Theatre and Lounge as one bigger room rather than 2 smaller rooms makes it more usable as a multi-purpose 2nd living zone.

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radiuz
Nov 24, 2021 9:37 am
Francoruss
Francoruss
23 November 2021

Address change for corner blocks

Address change for corner blocks

Hi everyone, I am about to build my house on a corner lot in Box Hill, NSW. The address on the registration papers was 'B' street but my house and driveway will be…

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Francoruss
Nov 23, 2021 5:05 pm
RavenX
RavenX
23 November 2021

Solar Panel and structural warranty,

Solar Panel and structural warranty,

Thanks John, wouldn’t l need a structural engineer or would a building inspector suffice? They are definitely trying to pass the liability back to their customers, l am…

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RavenX
Nov 23, 2021 5:51 am
Contaksujeet
Contaksujeet
22 November 2021

Private Inspector for new house in Sydney - Which one

Private Inspector for new house in Sydney - Which one

Hi there, I am looking at hiring a private inspector for my house construction. Any tips, insight on how to deal with the builder with the issues identified, or should I…

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Contaksujeet
Nov 22, 2021 8:53 am
rpatel2
rpatel2
20 November 2021

Home constructed of Harie board with EPS sandwich panels in

Home constructed of Harie board with EPS sandwich panels in

I am thinking of purchasing a property which is 13 years old and it contains EPS throughout the entire home across both storeys. Is there an issue? I hear EPS is not a…

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rpatel2
Nov 20, 2021 9:34 am

This demonstrates a common sub standard practice. Knowing the roof area to be harvested should have them also calculate the roof drainage rates at…

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SaveH2O
Nov 19, 2021 7:34 pm
SaveH2O
dmm12
dmm12
19 November 2021

Agi Pipe

Agi Pipe

Ok makes sense ill open the corner wider to accomodate

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dmm12
Nov 19, 2021 6:23 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 November 2021

Designer needed for changes of House Drawing

Designer needed for changes of House Drawing

Michael I have a designer who lives really close to you and is very good. I will PM you his details Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Nov 19, 2021 4:26 am
Ashington Homes
jake_paul
jake_paul
18 November 2021

Melbourne fencing costs

Melbourne fencing costs

Hi, the fence price starts from 70$-150$ (without installation charges) but it could vary in different areas.

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jake_paul
Nov 18, 2021 7:23 pm
jake_paul
jake_paul
18 November 2021

Extension Renovation

Extension Renovation

construction estimator aka quantity surveyor can help you before starting the work.

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jake_paul
Nov 18, 2021 7:00 pm
Shannon80
Shannon80
18 November 2021

Off White (very slightly grey) render

Off White (very slightly grey) render

Hi all We are looking to re render our house in a very light grey/off white colour. Looking at Taubmans Thin Ice or Dulux Snow Season. Has anyone used either of these or…

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Shannon80
Nov 18, 2021 10:46 am

Hi guys may house practical completion is next week, could you please help me with identifying the below things I found from my…

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dishajason
Nov 17, 2021 8:18 pm
dishajason
aph1985
aph1985
17 November 2021

Warranty for Roof

Warranty for Roof

Hi All, I have constructed my house in southeast Melbourne in 2015. I was given 7 years warranty from the builder. My 7 years warranty will expire in Feb 2022 Now,…

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aph1985
Nov 17, 2021 2:19 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 November 2021

Building Dispute: 500mm missing from top floor

Building Dispute: 500mm missing from top floor

Hi !!!! All Respected Members I have written a brief article on . This article will add value to your information. For more information about other products, please…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 17, 2021 10:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SRP
SRP
17 November 2021

Road side KDR issues

Road side KDR issues

https://www.premiertraditionalhomes.com.au/ is another builder I got from my neighbour who has just build and having same issues as me.

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SRP
Nov 17, 2021 10:12 am
Mauromario
Mauromario
16 November 2021

Slab heave/ slab design/ engineering questions.....

Slab heave/ slab design/ engineering questions.....

Underpinning done and Agricultural pipe installed 800mm deep in to clay around the house, just waiting on the engineers report that we had done 12 on the after the works…

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Mauromario
Nov 16, 2021 10:42 pm
makido
makido
16 November 2021

Chevron or Herringbone Timber Floor

Chevron or Herringbone Timber Floor

Thanks for your feedback

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makido
Nov 16, 2021 2:51 pm
MBX3
MBX3
16 November 2021

Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully
1 ... 48, 49, 50

Apologies if I am hijacking the thread but I believe all involved may be of some help to me Our slab has now bee poured but I have found a…

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MBX3
Nov 16, 2021 8:32 am
MBX3
Abfbunny
Abfbunny
16 November 2021

Montville 462

Montville 462

Hi tegs17 You mentioned you were in Melb south East. So am I but we are looking at building the montville in tsv far north qld. Wondering if your build was complete and…

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Abfbunny
Nov 16, 2021 7:39 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
15 November 2021

Renovation extension cost

Renovation extension cost

Don't double post. The admins will get the sh1ts. Get numerous quotes from builders or get a quantity surveyor ( estimator ) to gib=c you an idea. Knowing where you are is…

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Stewie D
Nov 15, 2021 7:07 pm
Br1
Br1
14 November 2021

Sewer inspection shaft

Sewer inspection shaft

Thanks Is definitely not gully overflow has sealed screwed cap

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Br1
Nov 14, 2021 7:52 pm
sydneysider
sydneysider
14 November 2021

Buying a Ready Built home from Allam Homes

Buying a Ready Built home from Allam Homes

Does anyone know how colour selection works (are you able to (1) choose internal colours, (2) choose colour packs or (3) these are fixed and cannot be changed), and…

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sydneysider
Nov 14, 2021 7:00 pm
Patrick
Patrick
13 November 2021

Anyone had to take neighbors to court fence?

Anyone had to take neighbors to court fence?
1, 2

I am a lovely neighbour. You need grab a facts pill. Read the date of the post and check the responses and info given The neighbour never paid after 3 years of letters…

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Patrick
Nov 13, 2021 9:23 pm
Patrick
Spazzen
Spazzen
13 November 2021

Theater room

Theater room

That seems like a pretty small room to have multiple platforms.

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Spazzen
Nov 13, 2021 7:55 pm
blam777
blam777
13 November 2021

Changing colorbond shed from Gable to Skillion roof?

Changing colorbond shed from Gable to Skillion roof?

Thanks Pulse, appreciate the input. I thought that may be the case.

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blam777
Nov 13, 2021 9:04 am
Jessikajade
Jessikajade
12 November 2021

Information on building a small home

Information on building a small home

I really need some advise on who I should be contacting to get information on issues that we are having with the Building company. is there an Ombudsman or would it be…

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Jessikajade
Nov 12, 2021 8:05 pm
Member01
Member01
12 November 2021

Modular walls/fences - prices?

Modular walls/fences - prices?
1, 2

Oh that's good. The wall looks amazing! I will be applying mold killer to ours next week as it's raining for a while now, and hopefully we can get at least a good 12…

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Member01
Nov 12, 2021 5:13 pm
Jessikajade
Jessikajade
11 November 2021

Building with Coral Homes

Building with Coral Homes

We are building with Masterton and 7 1/2 months and no start on build yet and it will be at least another month... not happy at all. We looked at Coral and they didn't…

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Jessikajade
Nov 11, 2021 4:40 pm
building-expert
building-expert
11 November 2021

Retaining wall too high???

Retaining wall too high???

Landscaper should have known better but you are the builder in charge and you too should have known better. If you can take 200 off the top of the wall you can slope…

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building-expert
Nov 11, 2021 8:33 am
building-expert
Sprocket Man
Sprocket Man
10 November 2021

Costs estimate - water/electrics/septic

Costs estimate - water/electrics/septic

Do you know the approximate distances? Electrical can vary significantly depending on the material (aluminium vs copper) and the number of phases. Also, regarding the…

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Sprocket Man
Nov 10, 2021 1:31 pm
ksun1985
ksun1985
9 November 2021

Custom Builder - North Brisbane

Custom Builder - North Brisbane

Does anyone have any recommendations for custom builders in North Brissy/Redcliffe Peninsula area? Specifically townhouse developments (i.e 4 x 3 storey high)

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ksun1985
Nov 09, 2021 3:26 pm
annie88
annie88
9 November 2021

Is this normal to be showing/exposed

Is this normal to be showing/exposed

Thank you for that. :)

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annie88
Nov 09, 2021 11:44 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
9 November 2021

Yellow tongue floor - squeaking

Yellow tongue floor - squeaking

I would also try and squeeze as much construction adhesive as you get manage to fit between the yellow tongue and joist as well, such as liquid nails etc

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Ashington Homes
Nov 09, 2021 4:16 am
Ashington Homes
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 November 2021

Stormwater pipe repair before concreting

Stormwater pipe repair before concreting

30 years is a long time but they are used extensively in underground non and low pressure applications. You posting has reminded me that I was going to check…

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SaveH2O
Nov 08, 2021 4:36 pm
SaveH2O
Southside
Southside
8 November 2021

Building with Masterton

Building with Masterton

I’m not sure where you are located but when we looked at the displays I asked the sales person if any on display we’re close to standard inclusions and was directed…

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Southside
Nov 08, 2021 8:48 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
8 November 2021

Found out where water has washed away my slab - can I fill?

Found out where water has washed away my slab - can I fill?

My Observation: Around 20 October the pink spray painted material was covered with black plastic sheeting and the demolition company's advertising sign removed from the…

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Kippers01
Nov 08, 2021 7:05 am

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