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ddarroch
ddarroch
24 April 2018

Feedback on house design

Feedback on house design

If you moved the stairs, upstairs it would be bathroom+stairs swapped for the study. Seems to be a similar sized swap, larger if you included the powder room.

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ddarroch
Apr 24, 2018 3:09 am
Shannykins173
Shannykins173
23 April 2018

Conveyancing Feedback Required

Conveyancing Feedback Required

** Attention People who have bought/sold property** *Complete this Survey for your chance to win a $30 Coles Myer Voucher* (Please ensure you leave your email address so…

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Shannykins173
Apr 23, 2018 9:56 pm
Joker
Joker
23 April 2018

Economy Tiles vs standard

Economy Tiles vs standard

Show a good Tiler and get his expert opinion in it, he will know more about the pros and cons of cheaper tiles.

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Joker
Apr 23, 2018 9:42 pm
KJA
KJA
23 April 2018

Self Levelling Products

Self Levelling Products

Thanks heaps, will give it a try.

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KJA
Apr 23, 2018 3:47 pm
JacksonTyler
JacksonTyler
23 April 2018

a dead end with suppliers Bondor

a dead end with suppliers Bondor

I'm with Veseli on this one, it looks like you jumped the gun and are trying to blame Bondor. You didn't purchase anything, you were just waiting for a quote, it looks…

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JacksonTyler
Apr 23, 2018 3:37 pm
matt1927
matt1927
23 April 2018

Hamptons coastal front elevation

Hamptons coastal front elevation

Thanks for the reply. We have left the windows plain as they will have plantation shutters installed so we didn't want them to look too busy. We did originally have the…

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matt1927
Apr 23, 2018 2:58 pm
PETERHSV
PETERHSV
23 April 2018

ZERO LOT entitlement in Sydney

ZERO LOT entitlement in Sydney

Hi i have a land 12.5m frontage in Leppington, Sydney NSW. My neighbour has agreed to a "support and maintenance" easement to go on their title so i can theoretically…

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PETERHSV
Apr 23, 2018 9:53 am
meowys
meowys
21 April 2018

Possible legal action?

Possible legal action?

Thanks :) Yes, given our mobile phones have high internal storage and better camera technology, no harm to take as many photos for reference.

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meowys
Apr 21, 2018 6:25 pm
gillybean
gillybean
20 April 2018

External render is not same as plan but builder denied it

External render is not same as plan but builder denied it

In this case it is the side that has been rendered but not the front, but the result is the same - odd. I agree with jas0nt above, should’ve gotten the front…

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gillybean
Apr 20, 2018 3:53 pm
gillybean
Aitch
Aitch
20 April 2018

Things to do after move in to protect your home

Things to do after move in to protect your home

If its not painted, don't paint it. I live in koala protection area where all fencing must be wooden. Generally painted fence look alot worse a lot quicker/require a lot…

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Aitch
Apr 20, 2018 3:51 pm
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Who Built That
Apr 20, 2018 3:40 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
20 April 2018

Non treated timber

Non treated timber

I hate timber in the ground - even treated. I've seen so called treated timber crumbling after a few years. No idea of your termite/white any situation - but they will…

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Saint Mike
Apr 20, 2018 11:34 am
Saint Mike
rockyroad
rockyroad
19 April 2018

Dream house in accolade rockbank Melbourne

Dream house in accolade rockbank Melbourne

Hi, Just bumped into your post and good to see that you have started something with Accolade in Rockbank. I have got a corner block in stage 4. With land titling in mid…

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rockyroad
Apr 19, 2018 11:28 pm
Irenemathi
Irenemathi
19 April 2018

Stuck on small bathroom design

Stuck on small bathroom design

Thanks for that - yes, it’s a linen cupboard but we have an old home with no storage so am stuck as to where else to put a linen cupboard.... Am now thinking of a…

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Irenemathi
Apr 19, 2018 2:19 pm
EVOKE ARCHITECTS
EVOKE ARCHITECTS
19 April 2018

Wardrobe behind wall how big

Wardrobe behind wall how big

You'd want 500-600 deep cabinetry unless one wall is for shoes or drawers, in which case you could reduce it. At least 800 walkway, ideally 1000mm for it to not feel…

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EVOKE ARCHITECTS
Apr 19, 2018 11:28 am
EVOKE ARCHITECTS
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
16 April 2018

When would the warranty of heating system start counting?

When would the warranty of heating system start counting?

Warranty is normally from date f purchase isn't it ? BUT - ACCC gives you certain rights above and beyond the "warranty". Which do work. If you have need of them do not…

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Saint Mike
Apr 16, 2018 5:35 pm
Saint Mike
rish16
rish16
14 April 2018

Anyone building Capri 25 with Coral Homes?

Anyone building Capri 25 with Coral Homes?

Awesome! Thank you so much. I paid initial deposit in Nov17 and land registration is getting delayed and they are telling that land will register in june 2018. My…

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rish16
Apr 14, 2018 6:13 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
14 April 2018

Smart ideas!

Smart ideas!

Brilliant ideas My head is spinning. Wish I had a creative bone in my body

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Gaudi
Apr 14, 2018 4:26 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
14 April 2018

Painting of Dulux Acrashield

Painting of Dulux Acrashield

Hi Plenty of questions, I’d highly recommend you call the dulux acratex technical support number. I have a friend that works for dulux in research. Good to get…

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Gaudi
Apr 14, 2018 3:23 pm
Aitch
Aitch
14 April 2018

What type of flooring is this

What type of flooring is this

Pick an inconspicuous spot and chip at the edge of one of those ridges (chisel or similar), taking a tiny chip out will show you if its real slate or not.

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Aitch
Apr 14, 2018 2:00 pm
hutch
hutch
13 April 2018

Stage 41

Stage 41

Hi All Can someone please help me with the update for the stage 41 registration date. Thanks Paul

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hutch
Apr 13, 2018 3:14 pm

Its a stormwater pipe. We did our own landscape previously so they had left the pipe like that for us to cut down. Just turf it first (or whatever you want in that…

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_sallz
Apr 11, 2018 10:17 pm
_sallz
hutch
hutch
11 April 2018

Stage 41 registration

Stage 41 registration

Hi All Can someone please help me with the update for the stage 41 release registration. Thanks in advance Paul

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hutch
Apr 11, 2018 9:21 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 April 2018

Deck replacement

Deck replacement

lala682 Photos help..BTW you are not responsible for general Wear & Tear

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 11, 2018 7:24 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
justgo
justgo
11 April 2018

top soil removal

top soil removal

hi my land to remove top soil around 100 tons. any needs txt me 0411355053

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justgo
Apr 11, 2018 3:46 pm
faisalmech330
faisalmech330
11 April 2018

Building a duplex in Thornlie

Building a duplex in Thornlie

Hi; I am a first home buyer and planning to build a…

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faisalmech330
Apr 11, 2018 3:45 pm
Old Bloke
Old Bloke
10 April 2018

NEWPORT 275 - FAIRHAVEN HOMES

NEWPORT 275 - FAIRHAVEN HOMES

Use the search function - there are a couple of Newport 275 blogs on this site.

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Old Bloke
Apr 10, 2018 8:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 April 2018

Difference between slabs

Difference between slabs

You will need to put up the test results soil profile, Bore logs, bearing capacities,etc,etc also read this "Forearmed is Forewarned"

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 10, 2018 9:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Jamster
Jamster
8 April 2018

Metricon Liberty 38/42 question?

Metricon Liberty 38/42 question?

Hi guys, new to the forum. Have been doing a heap of research on cost, but could anybody be so kind to provide me with an approximate cost to this house with the Classique…

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Jamster
Apr 08, 2018 10:34 pm
Rocchet
Rocchet
8 April 2018

Advice - 90 day maintenance period

Advice - 90 day maintenance period

I believe that if there are things that have been damaged by someone (rather than a fault) and they weren’t picked up at pci it’s impossible to prove that you…

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Rocchet
Apr 08, 2018 9:36 am
bank
bank
4 April 2018

How long do the estate's "design guidelines" apply?

How long do the estate's "design guidelines" apply?

Ours are ten years, but there was no penalty outlined so I'm not sure what they could do. We'll be planting our tree as far from the house as possible.

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bank
Apr 04, 2018 3:22 pm
bank
Sasteven
Sasteven
4 April 2018

Problem with finishing

Problem with finishing

What I am really looking for is how to finish the side of the stairs and cover up the dirt - want it to look like finished. Any suggestions??

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Sasteven
Apr 04, 2018 12:03 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 April 2018

Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes

Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes

Yeah ! I'm not saying you don't do this or that it's not worth a long thought. My point is - you should also look at the position of the toilets. I'm not arguing…

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Saint Mike
Apr 03, 2018 3:16 pm
Saint Mike
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 April 2018

Load Bearing Posts??

Load Bearing Posts??

I wouldn't stress (excuse the pun) too much if you can't locate the original engineering details Your engineer should advise you of the best way to replace the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 03, 2018 1:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Alte
Alte
2 April 2018

Allworth homes upgrade kitchen

Allworth homes upgrade kitchen

Hi I was wanting to know if anyone has used Allworth homes and have upgraded kitchen bench top to caeserstone supernatural, from their caesarsgone benchtopa doesn't look…

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Alte
Apr 02, 2018 10:05 pm

Hey guys, We have these odd window moldings on the exterior of our house (refer to attached pics). Would love your opinion and advice on what we can do to replace these,…

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wayno
Apr 02, 2018 6:58 pm
samanthac
samanthac
2 April 2018

JGking Colour Selection

JGking Colour Selection

Has anyone on here been to the warehouse to select their colours when building with JGking? If so where about's is it located. Thinking of going before signing any…

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samanthac
Apr 02, 2018 6:42 pm
colin1
colin1
2 April 2018

Garage Floor Painting

Garage Floor Painting

Would love to use these but just worked out I would need over 200 tiles, thus would cost nearly 2 grand to do the floor. After building a new house that is just not in the budget.

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colin1
Apr 02, 2018 3:19 pm
colin1
amateur69
amateur69
2 April 2018

Tile Adhesive remover

Tile Adhesive remover

Hi all, just wondering what is the best and quickest way to remove tile adhesive once you have lifted the old tiles off? Don't want to chip away at it with a scraper. Is…

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amateur69
Apr 02, 2018 12:38 pm
gillybean
gillybean
29 March 2018

Questions re painting the bathroom ceiling

Questions re painting the bathroom ceiling

A simple Google search shows a litre of paint will cover about 15m2, your area is about 6.7m2, so about 2 litres of paint required. As far as the quotes go, they seem…

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gillybean
Mar 29, 2018 11:13 am
gillybean
arrow224
arrow224
29 March 2018

Ideas for dead space?

Ideas for dead space?

Bird aviary.

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arrow224
Mar 29, 2018 10:50 am
BL35ED
BL35ED
28 March 2018

Feature Wall - Stone

Feature Wall - Stone

Its BLE5ED see attached. Here it is on at my place. Hope this helps.

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BL35ED
Mar 28, 2018 9:35 pm
coref1
coref1
28 March 2018

Internet at Macarthur Heights

Internet at Macarthur Heights

I'm interested in the answer to that as well as i hope to start building there soon. It should be good as it is fibre to the premises. I'm currently in Leumeah and also…

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coref1
Mar 28, 2018 12:27 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 March 2018

Color/Electrical selection after contract sign

Color/Electrical selection after contract sign

I think we did it this way - we had our "limits" but could go over - and pay. Best thing we ever did was go for bigger toilets. They were proposing these skinny things…

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Saint Mike
Mar 28, 2018 11:16 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 March 2018

Colourbond gate

Colourbond gate

We have slats - horizontal - (sort of brownish colour) - looks good. BUT - it has a black surround (ie frame). Makes it all stand out quite well. Also a good lock.

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Saint Mike
Mar 28, 2018 11:12 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 March 2018

TV Antenna Supply and Install

TV Antenna Supply and Install

I'd also ask neighbours and look around for what you like. They are not all the same.

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Saint Mike
Mar 28, 2018 11:01 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 March 2018

Pls check images - does it look like there is a leak?

Pls check images - does it look like there is a leak?

MM would be best - but I left some paper around what I thought was a leak - turned out to be a loose fitting. Once I'd tightened it properly it was good. Never done…

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Saint Mike
Mar 28, 2018 10:59 am
Saint Mike
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 March 2018

Building Defects

Building Defects

You are better trying to identify and fix the problem first than turn it into a lawyers picnic

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 27, 2018 7:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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