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Hi there I have a Panasonic ducted air con system.…

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webstrats
Jan 16, 2024 11:49 am
webstrats
Mox80
Mox80
15 January

Black gloss enamel

Black gloss enamel

This link might answer your question. I had the same issue and it turned out to be the roller. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painti ... %20coating.

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Mox80
Jan 15, 2024 9:54 pm
noviice
noviice
15 January

Project builder - value for money

Project builder - value for money

As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is…

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noviice
Jan 15, 2024 4:40 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
15 January

Finding materials in stormwater drain

Finding materials in stormwater drain

in the stormwater pit or the drain? Those dont look like theyd fit in the drain. Separately, the pits do get stuff in them during the course of the build. For the most…

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ponzutwo
Jan 15, 2024 8:38 am
Pulse
Pulse
13 January

Boundary wall and Waterproofing

Boundary wall and Waterproofing

just talk to them, tell them it is unsightly and ask them for a solution. Any reasonable person would render it for you or do something similar. If they give you trouble…

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Pulse
Jan 13, 2024 9:13 pm
building-expert
building-expert
13 January

Damp Internal Wall

Damp Internal Wall

You can use hairdryer

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10199
building-expert
Jan 13, 2024 12:07 pm
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
13 January

Ceiling collapse

Ceiling collapse

Ceiling collapse is most likely from roof water leaks.

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building-expert
Jan 13, 2024 10:12 am
building-expert
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 January

Gaps in window jabs

Gaps in window jabs

Sorry I missed this, simply put this is a pathetic job, and as it stands it is non-compliant... I think the worst part is not in the quality of the workmanship so much…

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ECOECO
Jan 12, 2024 4:33 pm
ECOECO

if the original house is in good condition most of what you listed could be added in stages without the need for KDR and costs and disruption of having to live elsewhere…

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oklouise
Jan 10, 2024 10:27 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
8 January

How should l remove rust from steel i beams

How should l remove rust from steel i beams

if l cannot get a sandblaster would a sander with sandpaper be better then a wire brush

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jimbo73
Jan 08, 2024 4:47 pm
chippy
chippy
7 January

What tree is this?

What tree is this?

Fellow Perth dweller. Looks like pruns nigra. It's a dark leaf flowering plum. Doesn't get massive and is easily trimmed deciduous tree. Very popular in small gardens in Perth

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chippy
Jan 07, 2024 4:23 pm
chippy
Edin
Edin
7 January

Relevel Portico

Relevel Portico

Does anybody who I can contact to adjust the portico on the ground to relevel the portico and roof?

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Edin
Jan 07, 2024 10:16 am
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Tine
Jan 07, 2024 7:29 am
jeniferden
jeniferden
6 January

Dealing with stress and anxiety in regards to your house aft

Dealing with stress and anxiety in regards to your house aft

I'm really sorry to hear about all the challenges you've faced, especially during such a significant time like the handover of…

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jeniferden
Jan 06, 2024 8:12 am
lukazi
lukazi
5 January

Electric gate for s Street front villa

Electric gate for s Street front villa

Hi all. I'm thinking of installing an electric gate in front of this street front villa (link below). The gate would be between the bush on the left and the letter box on…

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lukazi
Jan 05, 2024 12:28 am
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
4 January

Daniela Appliances

Daniela Appliances

Not personally but they seem to be reviewed ok via https://www.productreview.com.au/listin ... appliances

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MarkusjOZ
Jan 04, 2024 8:27 am
MarkusjOZ
GuyR
GuyR
3 January

Boundary surveys - rural

Boundary surveys - rural

Hi Renee, Boundaries in NSW are generally shown on Deposited Plans. When they put boundaries into SIX Maps from these plans, there are various reasons that these often do…

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2023
GuyR
Jan 03, 2024 1:32 pm
noviice
noviice
2 January

Framing question

Framing question

You have not employed legitimate carpenters that is with oath

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noviice
Jan 02, 2024 10:26 pm

Concrete roof tiles - is this normal?

Concrete roof tiles - is this normal?

Do you have solar on the roof, because if its not a laying defect it looks almost like someone has been walking all over the roof in the mid section of the tile (weakest…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 02, 2024 10:24 pm
BuildingandLegal
noviice
noviice
2 January

Deck advice

Deck advice

1. Depth gauge, wrap duct tape where you wish to terminate your drilling onto the drill bit and use your eyes throughout performing. 2. 2 vs' 4, most at bunnings will…

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noviice
Jan 02, 2024 10:18 pm

Enamel paints

Enamel paints

The yellowing mainly occurs to white or very light colours.

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 02, 2024 10:13 pm
BuildingandLegal

Please advice, are roof flashings required at the end of the

Please advice, are roof flashings required at the end of the

Minimum overhang into gutter must be 50mm, turn down tool should not split the sheet. it seems wrong tool for the profile was used, the flashing cannot slope back. Rib…

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building-expert
Jan 02, 2024 6:29 pm
building-expert
noviice
noviice
31 December 2023

Career outlook and propects

Career outlook and propects

The alternative is to grow the carpentry business, never learn formwork, and use the funds generated to career

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noviice
Dec 31, 2023 7:58 pm
zillah
zillah
31 December 2023

Measuring drill bits sizes

Measuring drill bits sizes

I have a box of quality drill bits that seem to be new but their engraved sizes covered by rust ,,,,I tried to sand them to see their sizes but still I am finding…

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zillah
Dec 31, 2023 4:36 pm
waxinggibbous
waxinggibbous
31 December 2023

That SINKing feeling

That SINKing feeling

Perhaps widen the hole a bit more and insert a nice piece of timber and make it an in counter knife block??

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waxinggibbous
Dec 31, 2023 3:36 pm
waxinggibbous
abrogard
abrogard
30 December 2023

Cut metal with a mitre saw?

Cut metal with a mitre saw?

Fine with me... just let 'em step in with some affordable (but good) gear...

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abrogard
Dec 30, 2023 6:11 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
29 December 2023

New development overlooks into my yard

New development overlooks into my yard

Plant some bamboo along the fenceline :D

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MarkusjOZ
Dec 29, 2023 5:59 pm
MarkusjOZ
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
25 December 2023

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA

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ownerinproblem
Dec 25, 2023 9:57 am
felant
felant
24 December 2023

Garage builder, Adelaide

Garage builder, Adelaide

Building a new home, and looking for a garage builder (home builder not contracted to do this). Someone to build steel garage (double), colorbond, including supply and…

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3252
felant
Dec 24, 2023 2:08 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 December 2023

Clarendon Eaves and Guttering Issue

Clarendon Eaves and Guttering Issue

The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's…

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7843
SaveH2O
Dec 22, 2023 11:57 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 December 2023

Water backlog around side of house

Water backlog around side of house

Thanks for the photos. You need to know whether the inflow or the overflow pipe is leaking and this is a simple process of elimination. INFLOW: The vertical riser…

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SaveH2O
Dec 20, 2023 3:10 pm
SaveH2O
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 December 2023

Theft and Vandalism at lock up stage

Theft and Vandalism at lock up stage

sure. its the builders problem.

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ponzutwo
Dec 20, 2023 10:17 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 December 2023

Land tax exemption

Land tax exemption

the exemption applies only to your principal place of residence - so you must live in it. The 200 days is continuous. You also have to apply for the exemption.

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ponzutwo
Dec 20, 2023 10:00 am
batesy1967
batesy1967
19 December 2023

Bentley on Riggs

Bentley on Riggs

Just looking at land in there now.

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batesy1967
Dec 19, 2023 11:48 am
ByMeAPony
ByMeAPony
19 December 2023

Changing building certifiers mid-build

Changing building certifiers mid-build

Hi all, I've received the unwelcome news that our certifier (BCA Certifiers) has merged into the McKenzie Group. A quick Google revealed McKenzie is the mob that…

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ByMeAPony
Dec 19, 2023 10:52 am
Pulse
Pulse
18 December 2023

Timber retaining wall degradation assistance

Timber retaining wall degradation assistance

looks ok to me, round logs retaining walls are better than sleeper walls, more even preservative treatment and stronger since they include the whole tree and not just part…

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Pulse
Dec 18, 2023 7:46 pm
Rosie60
Rosie60
17 December 2023

garagae door

garagae door

Hi Bashworth, Thank you so much for your reply. I thought this may be the case and appreciate you confirming that it really would not be a smart choice unless I was rich…

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Rosie60
Dec 17, 2023 3:54 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
16 December 2023

solar car port in sydney

solar car port in sydney

I looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I looked at had…

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stonesthrow
Dec 16, 2023 8:56 am
Maclin
Maclin
16 December 2023

Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid Flooring

Hi all, we would like to install hybrid flooring but concerned after reading some negative comments. We have been looking at the Terramater Resiplank Corsica 8.5 in…

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Maclin
Dec 16, 2023 7:48 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 December 2023

How many builders are on this forum?

How many builders are on this forum?

They already have two well known ones (HIA & MBA) that many new home buyers mistakenly think are regulatory bodies that Joe Public can complain to.

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SaveH2O
Dec 14, 2023 4:41 pm
SaveH2O
JV3
JV3
14 December 2023

Liquidation - Insurance question

Liquidation - Insurance question

Hi, For those whose builder has gone into liquidation. I am trying to find out how the house is insured in the meantime (for the period before you employ a new…

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2799
JV3
Dec 14, 2023 2:00 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
14 December 2023

Dark living room

Dark living room

sorry mate, not wasting more time on this. Youve completely missed the mark on some fundamentals and regardless of how many times i try and put it to you differently, you…

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ponzutwo
Dec 14, 2023 1:15 pm
tracenitin
tracenitin
13 December 2023

Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry

Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry

Hi Shi Were you able to resolve the above? We are in same boat

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tracenitin
Dec 13, 2023 5:22 am

dimensions on your original plan are inconsistent and with accurate dimensions (including site plan, upstairs and down) i could make a proper scale drawing with furniture…

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oklouise
Dec 08, 2023 12:47 pm
building-expert
building-expert
7 December 2023

Roof Plumbing Complaint

Roof Plumbing Complaint

In my experience roof is essential element of the building envelope and hence a common property and should be covered by owners corporation however a detailed review of…

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building-expert
Dec 07, 2023 9:58 pm
building-expert
alexp79
alexp79
6 December 2023

Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?

Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?

It might be a bit darker in the mornings but the light is still light, so you should be getting it. Similar to what you see from your western windows

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alexp79
Dec 06, 2023 2:08 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 December 2023

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain

That was always going to be a challenge and a test of patience. Full marks to your mate. Did you discuss the wet area near the trampoline?

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SaveH2O
Dec 05, 2023 3:53 pm
SaveH2O
freckles84
freckles84
5 December 2023

Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic

Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic

Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking for a structural solution to a stand alone wooden pickets fence with no structural rail…

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freckles84
Dec 05, 2023 9:43 am
vgolfoz
vgolfoz
5 December 2023

Ripple iron fence capping

Ripple iron fence capping

We have a Victorian style ripple iron fence out the front that has some moulded timber capping. Probably 15+ years old and has cracked and splintered in parts...not really…

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vgolfoz
Dec 05, 2023 8:43 am

if i have understood your dimensions correctly my suggestions include using the smallest toilet and wall hung handbasin eg Caroma Urbane with in wall cistern, small wall…

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oklouise
Dec 04, 2023 8:58 am

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