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singalg
singalg
1 February 2021

Crane in the driveway

Crane in the driveway

Thanks for your reply, and i will look at other options if accessible ground is an option. Thanks again!

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singalg
Feb 01, 2021 4:49 pm
FirstHomeBuildA
FirstHomeBuildA
27 January 2021

Our first family home

Our first family home
1, 2

Hi I am building with CSB Homes too. So far we are waiting for the land to register but everything is signed and deposits paid. My experience so far has been 50/50. The…

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FirstHomeBuildA
Jan 27, 2021 7:49 am
done
done
16 January 2021

Contact with private Certifier

Contact with private Certifier
1, 2

Yeah, we need to get a building consultant. Have been trying to find one by word of mouth, but no one seems to have anyone they would recommend.

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done
Jan 16, 2021 8:07 pm
Berek
Berek
16 January 2021

HELP ADVICE NEEDED - 137B report for kitchen renovations

HELP ADVICE NEEDED - 137B report for kitchen renovations

Had to read the link :-) I’d argue that the time frame for the kitchen is past and the value of the laundry is less than the minimum trade cost.

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Berek
Jan 16, 2021 7:19 pm
kalisiri
kalisiri
11 January 2021

Transplanting a tree

Transplanting a tree

Hi Stewie, Thanks for the response. The magnolia is around 6m tall with around 3m canopy. The Camelia is around 7.5m tall with around 4 m canopy. Thanks Kalidas

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kalisiri
Jan 11, 2021 12:52 pm
a_minnie
a_minnie
2 January 2021

plasterboard vs Durra panels for internal walls

plasterboard vs Durra panels for internal walls

Bump... did you end up using the durra panels? I'm considering them for my build and would love to know how you found them?

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a_minnie
Jan 02, 2021 8:20 am
a_minnie
McM_17
McM_17
30 December 2020

Regency Homes - Kirwan Qld

Regency Homes - Kirwan Qld

And Belair Homes & integral building solutions

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McM_17
Dec 30, 2020 9:47 pm
Sundayone
Sundayone
27 December 2020

Portofino

Portofino

Hi there, Wondering if anyone is building the Portofino and how it’s going. Many thanks

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Sundayone
Dec 27, 2020 3:13 pm
Mel13
Mel13
12 December 2020

Anyone building or built with Better Built Homes?

Anyone building or built with Better Built Homes?

Suggest A1a homes in Melbourne, they do impressive builds

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Mel13
Dec 12, 2020 6:35 am
Birdz
Birdz
4 December 2020

Colour bond fence

Colour bond fence

Of cource, you can. But I think it could turn into ping pong finally

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Birdz
Dec 04, 2020 3:05 pm
the_doesnotexist
the_doesnotexist
29 November 2020

Pre-demolition : which items would you sell? where?

Pre-demolition : which items would you sell? where?

Note that some demo companies will do a cheaper quote based on what they can sell/use so check that option out. Another option could be to take pics and post on fb marketplace

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the_doesnotexist
Nov 29, 2020 3:34 pm
alexp79
alexp79
25 November 2020

Autumn color schemes to rejuvenate your interior design?

Autumn color schemes to rejuvenate your interior design?

not bad, but this white skirting is somewhat... excessive/out of style

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alexp79
Nov 25, 2020 7:26 pm
darthius
darthius
25 November 2020

Hoot Homes

Hoot Homes

Our build has been pretty quick. We started on 1st of August and they are doing wet area tiling now and the only items remaining after that would be: - Paint -…

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darthius
Nov 25, 2020 9:49 am

­­­­­­Hi A couple of things to think about: Whether there is a recognised easement or not, there will still be restrictions/guidelines on what can be built near…

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worldofmud
Nov 07, 2020 11:18 pm
aussieta
aussieta
4 November 2020

Product changes

Product changes

we were stooged on our build contract says xyz doors etc, which were not what was on display home when we complained they said "your contract specifies xyz doors not the…

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aussieta
Nov 04, 2020 12:03 pm
aussieta
Feffa federica
Feffa federica
14 October 2020

How much is my land worth?

How much is my land worth?

Thank you everyone for you it answers!

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Feffa federica
Oct 14, 2020 8:52 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 October 2020

Walk through internals

Walk through internals

Can't see any of the photos. Stewie

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Stewie D
Oct 12, 2020 4:32 pm
bashworth
bashworth
7 October 2020

Sewer line clips the corner of the house - risks?

Sewer line clips the corner of the house - risks?

If the build over was properly dealt with at the time the risk of future pipe breakage is very small. Also the risk that the sewer may have to be dug up is low. With…

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bashworth
Oct 07, 2020 9:04 am
bashworth
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 October 2020

How to get through Final OC with artificial turf

How to get through Final OC with artificial turf

But it's not natural vegetation is it ? Otherwise we'd see people putting in artificial turf and plastic shrubs. Low maintenance for sure but not what the town planners…

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Stewie D
Oct 02, 2020 3:19 pm
Philip_Green
Philip_Green
25 September 2020

General Discussion topic dumping

General Discussion topic dumping

Such a good point

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Philip_Green
Sep 25, 2020 3:39 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 September 2020

Builders salary

Builders salary

You're a surveyor yet you don't know? :shock:

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SaveH2O
Sep 15, 2020 7:39 pm
SaveH2O
3simon
3simon
11 September 2020

Textualise bathroom wall

Textualise bathroom wall

Right. Thanks chippy!

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3simon
Sep 11, 2020 11:05 am
John0322
John0322
4 September 2020

Concrete path around house

Concrete path around house

Is this still preferred? 75mm of slab exposed from the finished heigh of concrete footpath? And concrete footpath is 50mm of compacted roadbase + 100mm concrete slab?…

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John0322
Sep 04, 2020 3:02 am
jrgoat991
jrgoat991
16 August 2020

Draftsman recommendations please

Draftsman recommendations please

Hi all I am now looking to proceed to CC drawings and am after a highly skilled draftsman, preferably with a focus on Australian colonial heritage designs. Thanks very…

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jrgoat991
Aug 16, 2020 3:46 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
11 August 2020

DA/CDC costs in Cumberland council

DA/CDC costs in Cumberland council

Including all approvals, plans, reports, design etc you would need 6 months and $20k

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GrahamB
Aug 11, 2020 11:10 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
10 August 2020

water Leak - Is It Considered Major Defect

water Leak - Is It Considered Major Defect

It is my experience no the builder is not liable. He would have had the fix the tile (rectify poor workmanship) but the damage caused is your issue. I personally cannot…

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forrestmount
Aug 10, 2020 9:33 pm
Almay
Almay
10 August 2020

Mortar defect damage

Mortar defect damage

Hi, how the story finished? Looks worrisome :\

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Almay
Aug 10, 2020 12:09 am
d@n
d@n
5 August 2020

Floor Plan Feedback

Floor Plan Feedback

Study near the kitchen....bit noisy no? Upstairs walkway between couch and tv not really ideal. Door opening opposite the shower, That would be a bit embarrassing if the…

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d@n
Aug 05, 2020 8:38 pm
Jamesc1668
Jamesc1668
4 August 2020

Cost of remote double garage door

Cost of remote double garage door

Hi Pman. I believe you have done your garage upgrade. Please could you recommend a place for getting a good quote. Thanks in advance James

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Jamesc1668
Aug 04, 2020 12:25 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 July 2020

Extended/raised roof legit

Extended/raised roof legit

Hi Pricey102 That Extension is non compliant consult with your Council Building Surveyor They will require you to have the trusses certified by a Structural Engineer…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 29, 2020 8:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
arcadelt
arcadelt
20 July 2020

Defect causing loud sound

Defect causing loud sound

Our roof does this, although it’s somewhat less distracting. Metal things expand and contract as a result of temperature fluctuations more than masonry things do.…

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arcadelt
Jul 20, 2020 4:28 pm
power tool
power tool
19 July 2020

Makita Or Milwaukee combo kit

Makita Or Milwaukee combo kit

I want to buy a combo kit for my work, which type drill press good for my work, And which brand combo kit well, now, where will buy from. if if you know you can talk here.

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power tool
Jul 19, 2020 2:58 pm
alexp79
alexp79
17 July 2020

Higher Pressure Hot Water

Higher Pressure Hot Water

you would probably need manifold system to control flow rate

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alexp79
Jul 17, 2020 7:03 pm
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SaveH2O
Jul 17, 2020 3:08 pm
SaveH2O
northern pie
northern pie
12 July 2020

Extension v.s. KDNR increase your house value(land excl.)?

Extension v.s. KDNR increase your house value(land excl.)?

hi , I am new here, and just started my journey. We have a 930qm land in upper north kuringai council on a 1~1.5m sideway fall land. Our land is pretty good, not many…

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northern pie
Jul 12, 2020 11:12 pm
philbert83
philbert83
4 July 2020

pet door

pet door

More updates - the builder stuffed up and installed the win21 door and it was too late to change. The toughened glass wasn’t able to be cut - could have got another bit…

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philbert83
Jul 04, 2020 10:50 am
chippy
chippy
1 July 2020

Buying a property, neighbor has pipes overhanging

Buying a property, neighbor has pipes overhanging

Hi adjwhite86 Yes you can build on the boundary line (usually 20mm inside) and it's called zero lot. However you can't then run pipes along the outside. The only way to…

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chippy
Jul 01, 2020 10:22 pm
chippy
JanePart
JanePart
30 June 2020

Building Contract Help

Building Contract Help

Hi Kumar, We had a long delay in council. Once approval finalised about 4 weeks to start on site. We finally started last week and it’s been a hive of activity on…

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JanePart
Jun 30, 2020 10:17 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
19 June 2020

Charged Stormwater System

Charged Stormwater System

If it was originally a charged line, it no longer is, if he has tapped into it, where does the agg line go to?

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GrahamB
Jun 19, 2020 11:21 pm
theshack
theshack
7 June 2020

Hoist in a garage of a new build and waffle pods

Hoist in a garage of a new build and waffle pods

Until I see actual evidence of a waffle slab failing due to jacking up a car I'm calling this out as an urban myth. A car hoist is a different story. You are going to…

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theshack
Jun 07, 2020 8:53 pm
pattycake
pattycake
6 June 2020

Withers On The Park

Withers On The Park

Hi SydSR, I have bought land here too! Would be good to get to know our neighbours! Thanks, Pat

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pattycake
Jun 06, 2020 2:23 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
31 May 2020

How to repair this door before painting

How to repair this door before painting

They look like a nice set of doors that with a bit of TLC and a few coats of paint will give your good service for many years to come.

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arcadelt
May 31, 2020 12:34 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 May 2020

Gaps between cornice and ceiling after 3 months of build com

Gaps between cornice and ceiling after 3 months of build com

Hey Dave The brackets serve a purpose ie external wall brackets are for holding down the roof, internal brackets are for bracing (lateral restraints), both are…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 28, 2020 11:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
26 May 2020

Ideas to revamp a bagging render wall

Ideas to revamp a bagging render wall

The photos look like it's just been bagged with a cement mixture. If that is sound then you could render over that then paint.

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Mirrmu83
May 26, 2020 6:08 pm
One
One
20 May 2020

...

...

We have had our independent inspection done at practical completion. Just to double check everything is completed accordingly, we were thinking of having the independent…

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One
May 20, 2020 7:04 am
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
15 May 2020

New member

New member

And that's the place, viewforum.php?f=26

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GGeorge551
May 15, 2020 2:48 pm
GGeorge551
alexf40
alexf40
15 May 2020

Plaster skimming walls?

Plaster skimming walls?

There's now an Australian distributor for multi-finish I imagine we'll start to see it used much more over here. Wish it was this easy to get 6 years ago.

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alexf40
May 15, 2020 12:07 pm

It means that all materials where glazing is less than 400mm off the height of the deck (Deck FFL) must be FIre resistance to the standard for a minimum of 200mm

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CF Design
May 09, 2020 2:57 pm
mkaaaay
mkaaaay
29 April 2020

cladding suggestions?

cladding suggestions?

Hi, We have a 10m x 10m outdoor patio roof we need to line the underneath of. Instead of cement sheeting and then painting, we want to replicate the smooth metal…

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mkaaaay
Apr 29, 2020 10:21 pm
chippy
chippy
26 April 2020

Why no need to seal the gaps on the color bond roof?

Why no need to seal the gaps on the color bond roof?

No I don't think it will leak. The whole reason you had the leak was the lack of spreader from the upper roof. The volume and pressure of water that would have come down…

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chippy
Apr 26, 2020 6:37 pm
chippy

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