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cabaju
cabaju
9 May 2021

Drainage Problem

Drainage Problem

Please see below

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cabaju
May 09, 2021 10:36 pm
meminiau
meminiau
9 May 2021

End of statutory warranty approaching - NSW

End of statutory warranty approaching - NSW

Thanks for your reply. The link talks about the warranty being 10 years but it's actually 6 as far as I know. I understand that it's only serious stuff that's covered,…

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meminiau
May 09, 2021 8:41 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
9 May 2021

electrical safety

electrical safety

Hi all , my son has just completed his first investment property and i wanted to know if the certificate of electrical safety/compliance issued by the electrician is able…

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kassan1973
May 09, 2021 5:14 pm
Harp
Harp
9 May 2021

Pcv for items included in contract

Pcv for items included in contract

Don't worry man solictor sort out the stuff. Builder had accepted to do it for free. 😄😄😄😄

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Harp
May 09, 2021 2:14 pm
kaye_p
kaye_p
8 May 2021

Drainage issue side of house

Drainage issue side of house
1, 2

I forgot to add - sorry to bring up an old post, I know yours is from 2019 but since we’re having the exact same issue, fingers crossed you see my reply and have sorted…

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kaye_p
May 08, 2021 6:41 am
Budapest
Budapest
7 May 2021

Facade colours

Facade colours

Would something like this help for an initial check? http://brickworks.rendivo.com.au/link.p ... &location= When our elevations are complete and signed off I am going to…

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Budapest
May 07, 2021 3:23 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 May 2021

Sewer Service diagram - Whose responsibility

Sewer Service diagram - Whose responsibility

Sometimes these utility companies can take a while to upgrade their databases including drawings so that may be the reason too. Stewie

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Stewie D
May 07, 2021 8:23 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
7 May 2021

how much does gyprock ceiling cost now?

how much does gyprock ceiling cost now?

I will PM you one of my gyprocker's details

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SejaeD
May 07, 2021 8:15 am
SejaeD

Rats and Dust (Lots of) in the Roof of New Home- Is this Nor

Rats and Dust (Lots of) in the Roof of New Home- Is this Nor

Repair any gaps in the ducts, and cover vents and windows with a barrier. You have two choices for repair. You may be tempted to use duct tape to cover the hole if the…

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Eco Pest Control Brisbane
May 04, 2021 6:29 pm

Black ants infestation

Black ants infestation

Cayenne Pepper works too! The pepper won't kill the ants, but it will certainly keep them away.

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Eco Pest Control Brisbane
May 04, 2021 4:45 pm
aussieta
aussieta
4 May 2021

Window size for natural light into dining

Window size for natural light into dining

dont forget framing lintel you may end up taking the whole wall down and roof framing

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aussieta
May 04, 2021 4:35 pm
aussieta
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Doozer1905
May 04, 2021 12:02 pm
chippy
chippy
3 May 2021

2pac Cabinets

2pac Cabinets

All depends on the profile, finish and size.

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chippy
May 03, 2021 10:14 pm
chippy

Where to start when buying a house?

Where to start when buying a house?

For Pest Control, in case you had a termite barrier installed ensure to check the warranty agreement if an annual termite inspection is required. Some may void the…

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Eco Pest Control Brisbane
May 03, 2021 8:01 pm
darling
darling
2 May 2021

Sharing utilities

Sharing utilities

House I purchased (and live in) 5 years ago is on its own title. However, my elderly neighbour has just died and ive discovered my electricity runs through his property,…

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darling
May 02, 2021 10:30 am
aussieta
aussieta
1 May 2021

Meter box location

Meter box location

What the fark does a curtain have to do with a meter box location? because of meter box location they thought it was the mail box:-D

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aussieta
May 01, 2021 12:42 pm
aussieta
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Rafay
Apr 30, 2021 10:46 pm
chellemartay71
chellemartay71
30 April 2021

Exterior colour scheme

Exterior colour scheme

Has anyone built using Austral Urban One bricks in silver? We are looking at Colourbond in Dune for the roof and Basalt for the gutters and trims. Would welcome any ideas…

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chellemartay71
Apr 30, 2021 9:57 pm
Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
30 April 2021

Electrical Wire

Electrical Wire

Thanks so much Chippy. It's good to know we don't have to speak to the electrician about keeping it off the ground level floor. I think you've pretty much answered my…

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Cupcake2021
Apr 30, 2021 8:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 April 2021

upstairs addition

upstairs addition

the drawings says B1 Steel beams bearing onto brickwork X 100mm bearing and load beams onto brick piers not timber studs? At minimum the columns should be steel SHS for…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 30, 2021 5:05 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SejaeD
SejaeD
30 April 2021

Cracking cornices

Cracking cornices

Ajoawk Cornice cracking is pretty normal provided the walls don't have significant cracks, especially in a double brick property. We are starting a full renovation in…

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SejaeD
Apr 30, 2021 8:44 am
SejaeD
Pulse
Pulse
29 April 2021

Cadastral Survey

Cadastral Survey

just call for a quote , maybe $1-2k ball park, I’ve found big price variations between surveyors

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Pulse
Apr 29, 2021 9:43 pm
Noname
Noname
29 April 2021

Brick Veneer Vertical Expansion Joints

Brick Veneer Vertical Expansion Joints

dont think its nasty, but ive not seen it used to fill vertical expansion joints. But im not a builder. I cant imagine it provides a weatherproof seal in that set up.…

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Noname
Apr 29, 2021 12:31 pm
Jolly Gardener
Jolly Gardener
29 April 2021

Feeback for Pool company

Feeback for Pool company

Hi Cidlou, new to this forum stuff. Curious about your research on Falcon pools - did you get any feedback. Did you end up using Falcon?

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Jolly Gardener
Apr 29, 2021 11:25 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
28 April 2021

Dulux Lexicon Quarter - Taubman range

Dulux Lexicon Quarter - Taubman range

I swear you write the funniest posts! all true but hilarious with your brutal honesty :)

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SejaeD
Apr 28, 2021 3:44 pm
SejaeD
Noname
Noname
28 April 2021

Tiling/Grouting Cracking in Bathroom in Newish Build

Tiling/Grouting Cracking in Bathroom in Newish Build

sometimes learning experiences are expensive. is there any damage to the other side of the wall where there is cracking? ie wet carpets or damp? If so the waterproofing…

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Noname
Apr 28, 2021 3:32 pm
erick1803
erick1803
27 April 2021

As Built Plan

As Built Plan

Can anyone help me get the As Built of Plumbing works or where to get them, I have been asking with Burbank for months and all I get is promise that they will get it from…

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erick1803
Apr 27, 2021 3:22 pm
doolz
doolz
27 April 2021

Blackbutt flooring

Blackbutt flooring

Hi there, This is my first time posting. Just wondered if anyone can help. I am looking to renovate our kitchen and need to do the flooring first. We will be removing…

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doolz
Apr 27, 2021 12:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 April 2021

Reviewing the builder review sites: help or hindrance?

Reviewing the builder review sites: help or hindrance?

You can look for low budget deck permit services. Please write and then we will talk about on details.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 27, 2021 11:18 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Morris45
Morris45
27 April 2021

Low valuation on a new built please help

Low valuation on a new built please help

The land is okay it is the build that so high just like you said. The land was 250k

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Morris45
Apr 27, 2021 1:27 am
Noname
Noname
26 April 2021

What size and inclusions for a investment property build?

What size and inclusions for a investment property build?

if its investment, whatever size an dformat you choose, use hardwearing surfaces. Dont put wood or veneer floors in. Go tile. Dont cheap out on carpet, but dont get wool…

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Noname
Apr 26, 2021 5:46 pm
doyle01
doyle01
25 April 2021

Spectra website - brick colour / category

Spectra website - brick colour / category

Does any one know how we can see the category of brick / tiles / carpet when using the spectra website? Thanks

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doyle01
Apr 25, 2021 4:53 pm
Sabli
Sabli
25 April 2021

snow season half or quarter?with polytec antico woodmatt

snow season half or quarter?with polytec antico woodmatt

I recently helped a client decorate a house, and then the color of my floortiles is white wit light grey I want to know. For POLYTEC ANTICO WOODMATT. THESE THRE COLOR…

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Sabli
Apr 25, 2021 1:52 pm

Oh I realised I never posted any photos, which is really all anyone really cares about, right? :) Still waiting on bricks, but we've been told the site will commence…

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itsmartin
Apr 23, 2021 1:12 pm
itsmartin
stone79
stone79
22 April 2021

Paint Colour for Walls

Paint Colour for Walls

Hi, We are about to paint our walls for the first time (the house is 4 years old). When we built the builder suggested we paint the doors and trims Wattyl/Solver…

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stone79
Apr 22, 2021 9:52 pm
AnnShu
AnnShu
22 April 2021

Calculate corner frontage

Calculate corner frontage

Hello all, Could someone please pint me into the right direction - how to calculate corner allotment frontage? I need to subdivide along the Xxdsay Street. There is…

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AnnShu
Apr 22, 2021 9:28 pm
Splashers
Splashers
22 April 2021

Someone pls give me some advice regarding stone in kitchen**

Someone pls give me some advice regarding stone in kitchen**

The easiest way to remove benchtops is have the builder install a standard laminate benchtop and a single row of tile above to achieve compliance. The laminate benchtops…

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Splashers
Apr 22, 2021 8:33 pm
Splashers
eliasd82
eliasd82
20 April 2021

Alucobond Plus External Cladding

Alucobond Plus External Cladding

Hi All, I have a residential project and I have…

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eliasd82
Apr 20, 2021 10:28 pm
aferraro
aferraro
20 April 2021

Builder hit a domestic sewer pipe when erecting piers

Builder hit a domestic sewer pipe when erecting piers

We had a similar experience. In Victoria the plans from yarra valley clearly stipulate that the sewer map they provide is a 'guide' only. Unless the builder asked you to…

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aferraro
Apr 20, 2021 9:56 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
19 April 2021

Variations already above our contingency and rising - help!

Variations already above our contingency and rising - help!

You firstly need to examine your contract in detail to see what it says about variations. That said, it is your build and your money, and your relationship with your…

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arcadelt
Apr 19, 2021 8:44 pm

just saying that I used to be the NSW GM of Metricon in charge of building the duplexes, probably built around 300 or so, and those in charge now are morons. Just…

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SejaeD
Apr 18, 2021 2:32 pm
SejaeD
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 April 2021

Walking on a Colourbond Roof

Walking on a Colourbond Roof

A lot of the roofers wear them for obvious reasons. Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 17, 2021 3:48 pm
Vineet Babbar
Vineet Babbar
16 April 2021

Need advice from Draftmans or Roof designers

Need advice from Draftmans or Roof designers

Hi mate, can you please recommend the modifications required to make it work.

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Vineet Babbar
Apr 16, 2021 9:29 am
chippy
chippy
15 April 2021

What is this metal stick under the roof? And what is it for?

What is this metal stick under the roof? And what is it for?

The rods are suspension rods for the concealed ceiling system. They attach to the structure above and hang down, then the ceiling system is attached to them. They are…

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chippy
Apr 15, 2021 8:33 pm
chippy
speramuh
speramuh
15 April 2021

Clyde Springs stage 10 - Subdivision Completion time.

Clyde Springs stage 10 - Subdivision Completion time.

Hi Guys, Can someone please give me an idea on when the land will be available for valuation. How did this happen with the other stages. I have bought the land and now…

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speramuh
Apr 15, 2021 3:46 pm
HaminZa
HaminZa
14 April 2021

Detached duplex - distance requirements

Detached duplex - distance requirements

3m under SEPP. 3B.49 is applicable to detached development (other than the duplex (incl. Garage) itself)which is described under 1.5 Interpretation. Those examples are DA…

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HaminZa
Apr 14, 2021 8:24 pm
mallet17
mallet17
14 April 2021

Duplex construction loan

Duplex construction loan

Hi Elyse32, By now, perhaps you've already received your answer, but here I go... It depends on the LVR - I believe a lot of them do 80% (Loan to Value Ratio). When you…

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mallet17
Apr 14, 2021 7:24 pm

Is your pergola a haven or a hazard... Timber framed constructions like pergolas are exposed to moisture and other elements each day, water from…

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Pulse
Pulse
13 April 2021

Tv Niche

Tv Niche

personally I wouldn’t bother most screens are pretty flat now and you might want a bigger TV. Also it is better to insulate the cavity behind TV to minimise noise into…

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Pulse
Apr 13, 2021 9:52 pm

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