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adeoladele
adeoladele
13 March

Suggestion for my living room interior

Suggestion for my living room interior

Thank for yes basically what to remove and what to add, where to place them

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adeoladele
Mar 13, 2024 5:56 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 February

Charged Rainwater System Design

Charged Rainwater System Design

Once you know the basics, the rest is easy. Read my post in the thread linked below. viewtopic.php?p=1919271#p1919271

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SaveH2O
Feb 13, 2024 8:06 pm
SaveH2O
ML24WA
ML24WA
25 November 2023

Brick pier with swing gate on a lean

Brick pier with swing gate on a lean

I should have followed up on this thread. So, the pier foundation wasn't large enough on the side it was leaning towards, and the NBN cable went through the pier, just…

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ML24WA
Nov 25, 2023 5:46 pm
linka1999
linka1999
3 June 2023

Tender and Roof Colours

Tender and Roof Colours

Hey. Head to a metal and decide on which profile you will use first. Profiles with larger corrugations can greatly change the appearance of the color in different…

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linka1999
Jun 04, 2023 12:10 am
chippy
chippy
22 February 2023

Tile edge/gap next to ceiling - if tile from bottom to top o

Tile edge/gap next to ceiling - if tile from bottom to top o

Builder said that he was looking at having no cornices up the top in the laundry. Hence the question: will it look 'ugly'?

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chippy
Feb 22, 2023 11:44 pm
chippy
Ardo
Ardo
15 February 2023

Hanging Bed - Help!

Hanging Bed - Help!

If I was to do this I would add extra supports in the ceiling cavity that are independent of any ceiling joists or truss bottom chords. The extra load of the bed wouldn't…

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Ardo
Feb 15, 2023 9:46 pm
strannik
strannik
6 February 2023

Vandal Proof Garden tap

Vandal Proof Garden tap

yep. we have one of the external taps out the front, i don't think we've ever had anyone touch it in the past 10 years. usually tradies like to use them during…

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strannik
Feb 06, 2023 2:42 pm
Althom
Althom
29 January 2023

Garage doors BORDER: rubber or brushed nylon?

Garage doors BORDER: rubber or brushed nylon?

Thank you Althom.

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Althom
Jan 29, 2023 2:33 pm
Althom
JasVick
JasVick
16 January 2023

HGWA Lakelands

HGWA Lakelands
1, 2

Can I please see photos of the exterior of your house as I’m building a house this year using dune roof and gutters also but worried our bricks won’t match!

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JasVick
Jan 16, 2023 7:28 am
Alexi82
Alexi82
15 January 2023

Filling in side of shed lean to

Filling in side of shed lean to

Hey guys Just wanted to see if anyone may be able to help with this. Large shed lean to. The plan is to fill in the corner with sheeting to protect one side from…

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Alexi82
Jan 15, 2023 12:06 pm
at10
at10
16 November 2022

Full turn tap to ¼ turn tap

Full turn tap to ¼ turn tap

Hi home reno gurus, Just wondering can a full turn tap get change to a ¼ turn or ½ turn tape just by changing the discs and tap itself? I should be able to do it myself…

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at10
Nov 16, 2022 8:55 pm
Echo2k3
Echo2k3
18 October 2022

Overlooking window

Overlooking window

That's honestly a little selfish of them, to not disgruntle my neighbours I placed my air con unit on our back wall facing into our backyard. I'd much prefer it down the…

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Echo2k3
Oct 18, 2022 1:04 am

This is from HGWA display home, not sure which one, Please help!

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nikwho
Jul 14, 2022 1:06 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 June 2022

Shortage of trades turns for the worse

Shortage of trades turns for the worse

Seen this unfold for the last 6 months and finally it's come to ahead Clients complaining we are paying too much (nothing new), trades are saying we're not interested in…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 30, 2022 11:22 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 June 2022

Building A Home in Challenging Times WA

Building A Home in Challenging Times WA

Hopefully, others can put up similar links for the other state Building commissions Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 17, 2022 3:48 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 June 2022

Block rocked by home building crisis

Block rocked by home building crisis

1. Homebuilding has been in the news lately due to the housing market crash. Many people are now finding themselves unable to purchase their dream homes. This is causing…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 16, 2022 10:44 am
StructuralBIMGuy
patrik
patrik
2 June 2022

New Proposed Commercial Development - Neighbours Concerned

New Proposed Commercial Development - Neighbours Concerned

My biggest issue with this is it is very car oriented. All the amenities appear to have been dropped around the lot randomly. You should be able to just park your car once…

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patrik
Jun 02, 2022 1:32 pm
rayan1910
rayan1910
17 May 2022

Wattyl equivalent to dulux vivid white

Wattyl equivalent to dulux vivid white

Bunnings or any paint store for that matter will be able to tint wattyl paint to Dulux Vivid White.

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rayan1910
May 17, 2022 9:24 pm
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BuildingandLegal
May 17, 2022 2:24 am
BuildingandLegal
Christine99
Christine99
30 April 2022

Building with plunkett

Building with plunkett

I am building with plunkett I will never go near these guys again signed in June 2020 house is not even close to being finished excuse after excuse I can't wait till this…

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Christine99
Apr 30, 2022 11:51 pm
Noname
Noname
6 April 2022

Short courses

Short courses

you have your answer. if you cant find it online, it doesnt exist. Not being rude about it, its just the truth. as a life long sufferer of ADHD myself, i find YouTube is…

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Noname
Apr 06, 2022 9:47 am
Emanny
Emanny
4 April 2022

Subdividing Land and Titles

Subdividing Land and Titles

Hi, I am looking for some advice as I can’t seem to find an answer on the internet. If my wife and I were to buy a property with another couple of friends (4 total…

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Emanny
Apr 04, 2022 11:43 pm
TeresainGB
TeresainGB
23 January 2022

Reputable pool repair/service companies

Reputable pool repair/service companies

I moved to my property last year in Oct and one of the clauses was "Pool and its equipment to be in good working order" Well pretty much none of it was except for a…

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TeresainGB
Jan 23, 2022 4:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 January 2022

"Be Very carful of your estimating" Builder goes broke

"Be Very carful of your estimating" Builder goes broke

Can't believe the tassie government removed Insolvency insurance from building contracts? Great advice from the MBA everyone should be checking their material Estimates…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 13, 2022 9:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Damage to Brickwork - cause?

Damage to Brickwork - cause?

Photos 2, 3 & 5 are showing signs of acid damage to the face of the bricks due to being left on too long or to high acid ratio. I would suggest contact the brick supplier,…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 4:51 pm
BuildingandLegal
rpatel2
rpatel2
20 November 2021

Home constructed of Harie board with EPS sandwich panels in

Home constructed of Harie board with EPS sandwich panels in

I am thinking of purchasing a property which is 13 years old and it contains EPS throughout the entire home across both storeys. Is there an issue? I hear EPS is not a…

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rpatel2
Nov 20, 2021 10:34 am
sonycontactsforhitesh
sonycontactsforhitesh
1 November 2021

Build with Content-Living Perth

Build with Content-Living Perth

Hi All, Any reviews of c.o.n.t.e.n.t__l.i.v.i.n.g from someone who has built with them a few years ago. How are the properties keeping up? And how were your experiences…

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sonycontactsforhitesh
Nov 01, 2021 2:28 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
27 September 2021

Retaining Wall Badly Damaged.

Retaining Wall Badly Damaged.
1, 2

Daniel Honestly, as per my earlier post and advice given by other posters, it's clear that you need to replace that entire "retaining wall", there is going to be no way…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 27, 2021 6:20 am
Ashington Homes
Mehak
Mehak
18 September 2021

Help with exterior colorbond cladding colours

Help with exterior colorbond cladding colours

Hi Mindarra, Just thought of checking with you on your final choices and how they've come out. I am also struggling with external choices and I could take some help.

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Mehak
Sep 18, 2021 5:34 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 August 2021

Rainwater catchment

Rainwater catchment

In what context? Potable use? Charged pipe? Other?

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SaveH2O
Aug 17, 2021 1:40 am
SaveH2O

I moved into my new home in 2013 & have been generally happy, however for the last couple of years I have been battling a…

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galahguy
Aug 10, 2021 5:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 July 2021

Perth Design Help - Passive Solar and energy efficiency

Perth Design Help - Passive Solar and energy efficiency

Hello H1'ers Cast your eye over this design sketch, would appreciate any feedback, it is on a 10x50m block WNW facing - central East of Perth city. This is to house…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 10, 2021 10:41 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 June 2021

WA watchdog sounds warning to home builders over increases

WA watchdog sounds warning to home builders over increases

Building Watchdog swamped with price increase complaints Industry set to slow down be informed and ready for the uptake

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 18, 2021 12:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 June 2021

Aussie Dream of house ownin in Sydney all but gone for GenY

Aussie Dream of house ownin in Sydney all but gone for GenY

More handouts that will soon disappear? as Sydney is set to apply annual location tax

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 14, 2021 2:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
TeresainGB
TeresainGB
21 May 2021

Garage door on shed

Garage door on shed

Hi All, I am in the process of purchasing a property with what looks like an older Absco shed as the "Garage". The double swing doors won't work for me, can anyone advise…

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TeresainGB
May 21, 2021 12:16 pm
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

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
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 March 2021

CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?

CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?

Here you might find this also useful one of a dozen windows and skylights that can a difference Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 17, 2021 4:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Bimbob
Bimbob
13 March 2021

Alternatives to decreasing window size

Alternatives to decreasing window size

Alternatives to reducing Windows to increase energy efficiency? Root and ceiling insulation. Upgrade it as high as possible. Will require ceiling joist upgrades and other…

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Bimbob
Mar 13, 2021 9:33 pm
dachopper
dachopper
6 March 2021

Geothermal heating / coooling thoughts

Geothermal heating / coooling thoughts

Yep, I came to the same conclusion regarding the Geothermal. We have room for about 8KW of solar panels, and can insulate as much as needed during the build which can cut…

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dachopper
Mar 06, 2021 12:50 am
Berek
Berek
26 January 2021

Ideas for the wooden plinth

Ideas for the wooden plinth

Paint it the same colour as the window surrounds.

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Berek
Jan 26, 2021 7:58 pm
Berek
Berek
14 January 2021

Brick Paving height under cover patio.

Brick Paving height under cover patio.

1 brick below the weep holes, sloping away from the house?

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Berek
Jan 14, 2021 8:38 pm
chippy
chippy
13 December 2020

Cieling material asbesto

Cieling material asbesto

It's hard to tell from the photo, but it definitely looks like a fibre cement sheet. The way it has delaminated looks more like modern non asbestos fibre cement sheet but…

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chippy
Dec 13, 2020 12:05 am
chippy
domwild
domwild
25 November 2020

Building with New Choice Developments (Perth)

Building with New Choice Developments (Perth)

Recommended, but watch costings and check and recheck documents and build quality. After an architect had drawn up a floor plan (with mistakes), I contacted several…

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domwild
Nov 25, 2020 10:15 am
Brett0004
Brett0004
25 October 2020

Walk In Shower Width

Walk In Shower Width

Our new build has 2 walk in showers, we pulled the openings back from original 1000mm to one is 750mm and the other is 790mm and they are fine.

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Brett0004
Oct 25, 2020 11:56 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 October 2020

Wet charged systen

Wet charged systen
1, 2, 3

I'll do a summary. OUTLET DISCHARGE. Already well covered but to recap: 150mm outlet with no restrictor plate: no council PSD mandate? The…

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SaveH2O
Oct 13, 2020 7:45 pm
SaveH2O
Mining Man
Mining Man
2 October 2020

Colorbond roof - dune

Colorbond roof - dune

We did our roof in Shale Grey, and it can appear anything from the light grey in your picture, to almost white. It only went on a couple of months ago, so we haven't yet…

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Mining Man
Oct 02, 2020 3:00 pm
Maiya
Maiya
1 October 2020

Can we terminate a building contract?

Can we terminate a building contract?

Hi, I would advise you to contact the lawyer. When it comes to complex housing contracts there are always the moments that might bring you a lot of problems later.

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Maiya
Oct 01, 2020 9:44 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 4:39 pm
alymei
alymei
22 August 2020

GROUNDS for Cancelling House and Land Package Contract

GROUNDS for Cancelling House and Land Package Contract

You should discuss with your conveyancer

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alymei
Aug 22, 2020 4:14 pm

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