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robbert
robbert
2 April 2019

Ceiling height

Ceiling height

That's a perfect height, ours is a little higher and I don't like it

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robbert
Apr 02, 2019 3:00 am
robbert

Thanks. Got it on sec 8.6:

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JoePathan
Apr 01, 2019 11:10 pm
Canola81
Canola81
1 April 2019

Spouting

Spouting

I’m installing 12m of colourblind spouting on a pergola with internal clips, can I put one piece up at a time and slide together while it’s up?

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Canola81
Apr 01, 2019 8:06 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
31 March 2019

Extra costs for driveway site cut

Extra costs for driveway site cut

You'll need a complete analysisof the data on the siteworks, Contour, Geotech report, details and cost breakdowns, before and after you signed the building contract Ill…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 31, 2019 10:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Conzo123murphy
Conzo123murphy
30 March 2019

Building defects

Building defects

What’s happening here

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Conzo123murphy
Mar 30, 2019 1:44 am
HowardH
HowardH
29 March 2019

Small custom builder recommendations in Melbourne

Small custom builder recommendations in Melbourne

Thanks Adventurer1, I will check them out as well

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HowardH
Mar 29, 2019 7:13 pm
Justin T
Justin T
29 March 2019

Woodlea building

Woodlea building
1, 2, 3

Hi guys, has any one had delays with titles. Stage 29 was due to title in Feb and now it says April 2019. Wondering if anyone experienced any sort of delays and how many months?

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Justin T
Mar 29, 2019 3:32 pm
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
29 March 2019

Brick finishing issue

Brick finishing issue

Looking at your picture you have the deadly combination of the following... 1, Brickwork laid in a dirty state 2, A colour veneer brick…

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abrickspecialist
Mar 29, 2019 2:25 pm
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
29 March 2019

What is wrong with these bricks?

What is wrong with these bricks?

As Kateyxoxo says the problem is Manganese leaching from the brickwork. Manganese is the material added to clay to get brown bricks and once the bricks are fired it is…

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abrickspecialist
Mar 29, 2019 1:50 pm
abrickspecialist
Bec_Sezza
Bec_Sezza
29 March 2019

Gas Strut Servery Window

Gas Strut Servery Window

Hi. I know I have done things the wrong way and planned my whole kitchen renovation around a gas strut servery window without having sourced one first and all my kitchen…

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Bec_Sezza
Mar 29, 2019 12:50 pm
JoePathan
JoePathan
29 March 2019

Exhaust fan

Exhaust fan

???

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JoePathan
Mar 29, 2019 7:32 am
abrickspecialist
abrickspecialist
29 March 2019

Cracks on Bricks

Cracks on Bricks

I've got 20 years experience in the brick industry, from being a brick cleaner, brick layer to becoming the Technical Account manager for a major brick manufacturer. I've…

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abrickspecialist
Mar 29, 2019 1:35 am
abrickspecialist
NathanRetreat298
NathanRetreat298
28 March 2019

House Number Allocations

House Number Allocations

Thanks. That is awesome. Explains it all

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NathanRetreat298
Mar 28, 2019 8:23 pm
NathanRetreat298
Eco Builder
Eco Builder
28 March 2019

Double carport on small lot queenslander

Double carport on small lot queenslander

Hey Forevertherenovator, Speak with Peta from Brisbane Town Planning. She is absolutely awesome and will be the best Town Planer to guide you through. She has an enormous…

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Eco Builder
Mar 28, 2019 5:57 pm
Eco Builder
Manhattan52
Manhattan52
28 March 2019

Building with wisdom homes

Building with wisdom homes

There is a main wisdom thread on this forum viewtopic.php?f=31&t=71662&p=1841150#p1841150

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Manhattan52
Mar 28, 2019 8:01 am
Manhattan52
skadoosh
skadoosh
27 March 2019

When should the final payment be made?

When should the final payment be made?

Thank you. That is for WA - I'm assuming it'd be the same all over Australia

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skadoosh
Mar 27, 2019 10:32 pm
Construction Lawyer
Construction Lawyer
27 March 2019

building contract

building contract

Hi mate. You should've done due diligence before commencing a project with that builder. For you to get out of the contract, you should provide some grounds. For example:…

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Construction Lawyer
Mar 27, 2019 5:59 pm
Construction Lawyer
saini
saini
26 March 2019

Slab Cost

Slab Cost

Hi, If we build house in Jubilee Wyndham Vale need to pay extra for slab. Actually We have land in Jubilee Stage 8. Our builder extra $25000 charged for slab only as well…

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saini
Mar 26, 2019 9:19 am
Becstarr3
Becstarr3
26 March 2019

New to building

New to building

Anyone building in freeling? I got a quote and footings are 40k and then travel is 6k then 1k for flooring and 1k for a/c then $500 for the render is this right

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Becstarr3
Mar 26, 2019 8:28 am
alexp79
alexp79
25 March 2019

Wall deviation

Wall deviation

you can at least try, it doesn't cost anything try :)

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alexp79
Mar 25, 2019 4:32 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
25 March 2019

Raised surface at the corner

Raised surface at the corner

" Looks to me like the paper corner tape hasn't been bedded properly" Yep, I have to agree with…

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Stewie D
Mar 25, 2019 4:07 pm
bignewadventure
bignewadventure
25 March 2019

Dilemma about position of masterbedroom

Dilemma about position of masterbedroom

My main concern when placing a master bedroom is that it is as far away as possible from the living/kitchen areas. I put a higher price on 'quiet' rather than 'light'. …

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bignewadventure
Mar 25, 2019 1:40 pm
bignewadventure
leonrhind
leonrhind
24 March 2019

Black slimy algae on Merbau after stripping back with OMO

Black slimy algae on Merbau after stripping back with OMO

Looking for Help I've recently been stripping my Merbau decking back as I had used a 'Merbau' tone oil…

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leonrhind
Mar 24, 2019 4:14 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 March 2019

Roller Shutters

Roller Shutters

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SaveH2O
Mar 23, 2019 9:53 pm
SaveH2O
Ultra Bin Hire
Ultra Bin Hire
23 March 2019

Rubbish Bins on-site

Rubbish Bins on-site

Short of setting up cameras and bright sensor spotlights to try and deter, security fences are probably the best way to go especially if you have a big project on the go.…

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Ultra Bin Hire
Mar 23, 2019 7:49 pm
Ktheff
Ktheff
23 March 2019

Knock down cost

Knock down cost

Does anyone have 1st hand advice on a knock down cost, abestos fibro house??

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Ktheff
Mar 23, 2019 7:20 am
PapaFHB
PapaFHB
21 March 2019

Burbank Review Vic Melbourne SE

Burbank Review Vic Melbourne SE

anyone building with Burbank Im about to sign a contract with them any reviews on quality and workmanship

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PapaFHB
Mar 21, 2019 10:36 pm
iTool
iTool
21 March 2019

What is Rigid Slab Freeboard?

What is Rigid Slab Freeboard?

I think it depends on the reason for the piering. For instance, if they've been specified to address the impacts of a tree of influence (soil drying/shrinkage only)…

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iTool
Mar 21, 2019 2:01 pm

I only Recommend and Use BOSCH cordless tools from…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 21, 2019 11:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
karen5784
karen5784
20 March 2019

Party wall system certificate- VIC

Party wall system certificate- VIC

Hi All, We are the owner builder for our extension. One thing on the final inspection checklist states “A letter from the builder certify that the party wall system has…

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karen5784
Mar 20, 2019 12:10 pm
JoePathan
JoePathan
19 March 2019

Hole at the window corners

Hole at the window corners

Ok. Thanks

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JoePathan
Mar 19, 2019 10:23 pm
Klogwog
Klogwog
19 March 2019

Burbank review and time to build - vic

Burbank review and time to build - vic

Not to good doorframes are different hight supposed to be all the same hight. All ceilings are spray painted and first coat on walls as well then roller finished on walls…

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Klogwog
Mar 19, 2019 7:19 pm
alexp79
alexp79
19 March 2019

Slab Type

Slab Type

Yes. The report should say: site classified as P due to ..., but soil class is ... (M/H1/H2, etc.)

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alexp79
Mar 19, 2019 2:58 pm
HappyPics
HappyPics
18 March 2019

Rain runoff getting down the outside wall and through the sl

Rain runoff getting down the outside wall and through the sl

After the recent heavy rain we've got a water issue in our garage.The bottom of the house is Besser block walls that sits below ground level. The run-off coming down the…

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HappyPics
Mar 18, 2019 4:07 pm
patel1783
patel1783
18 March 2019

Metronest Review

Metronest Review

That what they did with us.. show us something before deposit & after that they changed their inclusion list. Many more stuff i have to share but right now I'm waiting…

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patel1783
Mar 18, 2019 1:48 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
17 March 2019

Metricon Box Gutters did not meet Australian Standards

Metricon Box Gutters did not meet Australian Standards

A concern is that it seems, based on Metricon's comments and their display homes, that all their recently built homes with box gutters, except mine, do not comply with…

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Norfolk
Mar 17, 2019 6:53 pm
wagga123
wagga123
17 March 2019

Stormwater Pit and plumbing pipes.

Stormwater Pit and plumbing pipes.

Reading it again, it doesn't make sense. Situation: 1. Stormwater Pit in backyard, 2. About half a meter out from the pit, there is a garden planting area, 3. Water tap…

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wagga123
Mar 17, 2019 6:47 pm
GLO
GLO
17 March 2019

Ladder for 2 storey home

Ladder for 2 storey home

Thanks StructuralBIMGuy, The one I’m eyeing off is the Little Giant 17, it looks identical to your Werner even in functionality and rated to 150kg too. Have you…

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GLO
Mar 17, 2019 7:20 am
alexp79
alexp79
17 March 2019

moud and water

moud and water

The spores will stay dormant almost forever. Mould should be properly removed and sealed, just drying it off won't help. http://www.sternmold.com/mold-informati ... -cycle.php

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alexp79
Mar 17, 2019 1:17 am
tedbain
tedbain
15 March 2019

low water flow

low water flow

SaveH2O … I'm a retired civil engineer in NSW - thanks for your thoughts turned water off at meter opened 3 taps with buckets underneath, turned water on for 30…

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tedbain
Mar 15, 2019 11:24 pm
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bashworth
Mar 13, 2019 9:59 pm
bashworth

Crisis averted. The council issued the certificate yesterday; 4 working days after telling us it would be a minimum of 10 working days! Everything else seems to be…

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M1L3S
Mar 13, 2019 10:26 am
M1L3S
gillybean
gillybean
12 March 2019

Retaining wall issue with my neighbour....

Retaining wall issue with my neighbour....

I went through this with an investment property I had in Queensland. Absolute nightmare. Good luck.

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gillybean
Mar 12, 2019 1:11 pm
gillybean
Newbuild19
Newbuild19
11 March 2019

Looking for engineer victoria

Looking for engineer victoria

Hi, Looking for an engineer that is currently registered with the VBA, to look over the slab engineering plans and do a report for owners. Northern suburbs Thanks

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Newbuild19
Mar 11, 2019 9:43 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
11 March 2019

Roof Clips

Roof Clips

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sweetswisssteel
Mar 11, 2019 12:54 pm
Renee86
Renee86
11 March 2019

Henley electra

Henley electra

We are building this home in Clyde

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Renee86
Mar 11, 2019 11:56 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 March 2019

Water everywhere,ruining home.

Water everywhere,ruining home.

There is an increasing crescendo from many quarters for a National Royal Commission into the building and construction industry but the problem would be the size, cost and…

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SaveH2O
Mar 10, 2019 5:07 pm
SaveH2O
Stewie D
Stewie D
9 March 2019

Carpentry Apprentice - Pre Fab or Cut on Site?

Carpentry Apprentice - Pre Fab or Cut on Site?

You really wouldn't miss out on too much by working for a company that uses pre-built frames. Anyone can knock together a stud wall. Any frame would be put together with…

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Stewie D
Mar 09, 2019 9:03 am
vlf1985
vlf1985
9 March 2019

Road Signs on Crossover

Road Signs on Crossover

Hi All, We have a 4P sign that sits just on the side of the crossover which will be impacted once we begin to build our crossover. To get the sign removed/relocated is…

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vlf1985
Mar 09, 2019 1:17 am

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