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bashworth
bashworth
1 September 2012

Flexible Plywood - Where to buy?

Flexible Plywood - Where to buy?

I would give this mob in Dandenong a look: http://www.plyboard.com.au/contacts.html

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bashworth
Sep 01, 2012 7:34 am
bashworth
myzie
myzie
1 September 2012

Outdoor vinyl for waterproofing purpose?

Outdoor vinyl for waterproofing purpose?

Has anyone heard of installing vinyl floor outdoors on roof top patio? Currently have ceramic tiles but rain is leaking through into ceiling under it.

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myzie
Sep 01, 2012 1:25 pm
jindy
jindy
1 September 2012

ATOMEX HSP-10 Airless Paint Sprayer

ATOMEX HSP-10 Airless Paint Sprayer

Good tip Arfur I will check it out.Thanks.

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jindy
Sep 01, 2012 5:38 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 September 2012

Register your EcoClassic Windows to get a Lifetime Warranty

Register your EcoClassic Windows to get a Lifetime Warranty

Coming in fast - thanks. I have an idea to give a rebate on our windows, so if you upgrade from our current windows to say EcoClassic thermally broken windows. My idea is…

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ECOECO
Sep 01, 2012 7:18 pm
ECOECO
Adam.M
Adam.M
3 September 2012

Suntuf VS Laserlite

Suntuf VS Laserlite

If you want "the best" then you have answered your own question with regarding lifetime warranty. I don't think you can beat Laserlite. By the sounds of it money is no…

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Adam.M
Sep 03, 2012 12:25 pm
deannemuso
deannemuso
3 September 2012

Surfmist roof with mawson or newstead bricks - or red?!?

Surfmist roof with mawson or newstead bricks - or red?!?

Hi everyone, I love the look of The Homestead in Caversham by Dale Alcock that uses Newstead bricks and a surfmist roof. Has anyone got photos of their house in this…

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deannemuso
Sep 03, 2012 6:27 pm
rachipoo2
rachipoo2
4 September 2012

Dincel building

Dincel building

Hi Just wondering if anyone has used or built with Dincel. Its made of plastic and you fill with concrete and it is fire resistant and waterproof, earth quake…

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rachipoo2
Sep 04, 2012 3:25 pm
saffy_k
saffy_k
4 September 2012

Building Insurance when renovating

Building Insurance when renovating

Hi We have bought a house and plan to start a major renovation on it asap. It's a queenslander and we plan to lift it...so big structural work I was wondering..with…

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saffy_k
Sep 04, 2012 10:00 pm
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Titch101
Sep 07, 2012 1:52 pm
savewater2010
savewater2010
7 September 2012

Marriott Waters - Impact of Possible Rail Line and Freeway?

Marriott Waters - Impact of Possible Rail Line and Freeway?

I have seen used syringes dumped by inconsiderate junkie oxygen theifs in the marriott waters and melington estates. Farking disgusting

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savewater2010
Sep 07, 2012 5:45 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 September 2012

New pergola - droplets on fascia - what could be wrong?

New pergola - droplets on fascia - what could be wrong?

Agree with the above post. Sheet roofing is defective if it overhangs the gutter's inside face by less than 50 mm or by more than 65 mm. Also, box gutters have to be…

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SaveH2O
Sep 07, 2012 6:18 pm
SaveH2O
Kempe
Kempe
8 September 2012

Repointing ridge caps

Repointing ridge caps

There's 140 ridge caps to do. Got another quote for $850 he said the channelling is BS and other people had mentioned this in other quotes he's been up against, looks like…

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Kempe
Sep 08, 2012 6:38 pm
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nicho
Sep 09, 2012 5:57 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
9 September 2012

Did you leave your builders a gift?

Did you leave your builders a gift?

I became friends with one of the tradies and gave him a a bunch of painting/fencebuilding work after the build. As for the builder themselves I…

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theanonyuser
Sep 09, 2012 6:10 pm
kek
kek
9 September 2012

Curtain Alterations Melbourne

Curtain Alterations Melbourne

Seems the spammers are being very helpful, tjilpi. :roll: I see this is an old post, but someone else might be looking for an answer to the same question.... Google gave me…

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kek
Sep 09, 2012 6:52 pm
kek
LeanneR
LeanneR
10 September 2012

Perth - Big & Impressive Display Home?

Perth - Big & Impressive Display Home?

Im in Baldivis. You won't find blocks that size in estates but my be some acreage available around the area

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LeanneR
Sep 10, 2012 5:51 pm
LeanneR
kexkez
kexkez
10 September 2012

Answer time from someone in the know..

Answer time from someone in the know..

Welcome BuildAdvisor

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kexkez
Sep 10, 2012 10:17 pm
kexkez
Suze
Suze
11 September 2012

FREE legal help numbers

FREE legal help numbers

I think we would like to get the job done as soon as possible as we have had many delays as well. I am making some enquiries now. Pity Adam is in Sydney, we are in…

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Suze
Sep 11, 2012 10:11 am
Reno_student
Reno_student
11 September 2012

Home renovators assistance

Home renovators assistance

A big thank you to everyone who helped me with this - it was very much appreciated!

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Reno_student
Sep 11, 2012 10:58 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 September 2012

PCA - Council vs Private

PCA - Council vs Private

Whereabouts are you ? My guys don't like to travel too far like most. Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 12, 2012 10:26 am
nobl
nobl
12 September 2012

Tight space... Floor plan and furniture, please help

Tight space... Floor plan and furniture, please help
1, 2

Ok, will look at armoirs. Good idea, it would set the area as a living room rather than trying to match it to the kitchen! I haven't bought the sofa set yet so I can still…

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nobl
Sep 12, 2012 2:36 pm
nobl
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 September 2012

Disabling the key function on a door handle

Disabling the key function on a door handle

Your best bet is to take the model no. and make of the lock to a locksmiths shop or specialty hardware store ( not Bun.. gs ) and ask them. There area lot of variables…

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Stewie D
Sep 14, 2012 8:49 am
jonesby
jonesby
14 September 2012

Landscaper/paver perth

Landscaper/paver perth

Did you end up finding someone suzmic? We're looking for a landscaper too but I can recommend a paver.

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jonesby
Sep 14, 2012 10:38 pm
BomberJ
BomberJ
17 September 2012

Open Network

Open Network

Their prices are ridiculous

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BomberJ
Sep 17, 2012 8:08 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 September 2012

Blackbutt Solid Timber Flooring - What finish?

Blackbutt Solid Timber Flooring - What finish?

Not really or should I say that with a caveat. After sanding the floor the guy I use gives it three coats of tung oil and that's it. He then recommends to the clients to…

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Stewie D
Sep 18, 2012 7:38 pm
CC101
CC101
19 September 2012

Front porch designs.

Front porch designs.

consider porch flooring as well.

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CC101
Sep 19, 2012 12:18 am
Lunchtime
Lunchtime
19 September 2012

Advice on layout

Advice on layout

Have a look at the heywood 29 by porter davis. they dont make it anymore but its more along the lines of your origional plan. You will find a few blogs with the design

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Lunchtime
Sep 19, 2012 11:07 am
phippsy
phippsy
19 September 2012

Broken builder's water tank

Broken builder's water tank

What sort of tank is it? One of those 1000L with a frame jobbies? or larger?

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phippsy
Sep 19, 2012 12:34 pm
Adam.M
Adam.M
19 September 2012

Plumber is using extortion

Plumber is using extortion

Easy... tell her the next time he rings that she says "I'm not paying you, goodbye" and hang up. Let the plumber worry about it! In all seriousness, this case there was no…

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Adam.M
Sep 19, 2012 3:38 pm
akashra
akashra
20 September 2012

FHOG as part of deposit?

FHOG as part of deposit?

Yeah, I used the FHOG to bring me down under the LMI target (from 82%). That didn't cause any problems, though the 35k under-valuation bumped me straight back over 80%…

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akashra
Sep 20, 2012 11:02 am
parcelona
parcelona
21 September 2012

Floating Shelves -e.g. from Ikea - What weight do they hold?

Floating Shelves -e.g. from Ikea - What weight do they hold?

Bunnings do have a similar range, as do Masters :)

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parcelona
Sep 21, 2012 9:03 am
parcelona
jayta
jayta
21 September 2012

Floor plan help

Floor plan help
1, 2

thanks for your ideas! The plumbing shouldnt cost too much to change being on piers. Also, there is already hot/cold piping and sewer passing underneath the top right…

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jayta
Sep 21, 2012 9:39 am
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
21 September 2012

Taking paint off the wood

Taking paint off the wood

And it will depend what type of paint it is

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Uncle Arfur
Sep 21, 2012 5:21 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
22 September 2012

Garage sale - windows and doors

Garage sale - windows and doors

Last days... today & tomorrow...

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ECOECO
Sep 22, 2012 9:42 am
ECOECO
jeffheath
jeffheath
22 September 2012

Crumbling Concrete Around Drain Repair - Builder to fix?

Crumbling Concrete Around Drain Repair - Builder to fix?

You should be covered by the builders Guarantee. If cars keep driving over this area then it is only going to happen again.

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jeffheath
Sep 22, 2012 7:17 pm
Casa2
Casa2
22 September 2012

Ceiling height - 3.8m too high

Ceiling height - 3.8m too high

I have 2.7 metre high ceilings generally, but it rises to 3.6 metres in in the living area and continues to two other rooms. There are awnings windows on the top 600 mm.…

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Casa2
Sep 22, 2012 11:17 pm
Sophie66
Sophie66
22 September 2012

Choosing Exterior Colors

Choosing Exterior Colors

Hiya, have decided on the monument roof, gutters and fascia because we are rather sheltered from direct heat and suits our area. We have agreed on dune render at 200% with…

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Sophie66
Sep 22, 2012 11:30 pm
catjim
catjim
23 September 2012

Fuze Connect or Internode

Fuze Connect or Internode

We are also in Pakenham and have been with Internode for a year or so. So far they have been reliable and as far as I know all our neighbours are also with them. Doesn't…

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catjim
Sep 23, 2012 1:57 pm
HomeOwnerz
HomeOwnerz
23 September 2012

Builders margin and extra supervision cost?

Builders margin and extra supervision cost?

Yes, renos are expensive. Builders around capital cities place huge fees on renos and new builds.

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HomeOwnerz
Sep 23, 2012 3:58 pm
HomeOwnerz
HomeOwnerz
23 September 2012

Cost of building a Basement

Cost of building a Basement

Digging is expensive. I would say more than the average sqm rate for your home. Plus, basements leak water like mad. I doubt youll get warranty against leaks in the…

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HomeOwnerz
Sep 23, 2012 4:01 pm
stellabella
stellabella
23 September 2012

Mould patch under eaves

Mould patch under eaves

I have no idea why the mould has formed, but I don't imagine bleach will stop it - bleach just takes the colour away, but the spores will still be there. Apparently the…

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stellabella
Sep 23, 2012 4:20 pm
stellabella
HomeOwnerz
HomeOwnerz
23 September 2012

Cracked brick work at bay windows help please

Cracked brick work at bay windows help please

looks like movement in the slab. For the age of the home, the slabs werent as good as they are now. The timber frames could be warping also, causing windows and doors to…

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HomeOwnerz
Sep 23, 2012 4:20 pm
HomeOwnerz
HomeOwnerz
23 September 2012

hairline crack in rendered wall

hairline crack in rendered wall

Probably use a paintable sealant or it will crack again. It could be a slab issues also.

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HomeOwnerz
Sep 23, 2012 4:22 pm
HomeOwnerz
HomeOwnerz
23 September 2012

Internet Speed Issues in Doreen

Internet Speed Issues in Doreen

You probably need a booster. I think they are about $50

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HomeOwnerz
Sep 23, 2012 4:24 pm
Lex
Lex
23 September 2012

Does the builder need to know?

Does the builder need to know?

Oh hey hey hey, look what resurfaced a year later :D Well, to put your minds at ease, it's all done and dusted ... and forgotten!

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Lex
Sep 23, 2012 7:40 pm
Lex
builderforlife
builderforlife
24 September 2012

Fixing damp and roof leaks issue

Fixing damp and roof leaks issue

Is it an iron roof or tiles and also is it flat or pitched?

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builderforlife
Sep 24, 2012 7:42 pm
builderforlife
plucka
plucka
25 September 2012

HELP with glass shelves Please!

HELP with glass shelves Please!

36kg supported by "suction cups"? Seriously what were you thinking.

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plucka
Sep 25, 2012 6:16 am
NEIS
NEIS
25 September 2012

Sustainable Building Products

Sustainable Building Products

Hi everyone, if you are interested in sustainable non toxic interior building products could you please complete my survey. Please post the link into your browser

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NEIS
Sep 25, 2012 10:48 am
b0son
b0son
25 September 2012

Responsibility for retaining wall

Responsibility for retaining wall
1, 2

Put a time limit on the offer. Make sure you have kept written records of everything, requests for negotiation, quotes youve gotten offers made. If it does go to court,…

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b0son
Sep 25, 2012 10:19 pm
building-expert
building-expert
26 September 2012

A complicated situation - no building contract, interest

A complicated situation - no building contract, interest

I think JB1 is right and if the builder wants to get paid he has to prove his claim in VCAT but there are number of other issues: 1 Is there a building permit? 2 Who is…

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building-expert
Sep 26, 2012 6:41 am
building-expert

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