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qonyx
qonyx
7 November 2010

Does anyone have square fluorescent ceiling lights?

Does anyone have square fluorescent ceiling lights?

thanks guys... we have our hearts set on them... so just wanted some positive opinion.. which we got ... so will proceed :-)

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qonyx
Nov 07, 2010 9:55 pm
qonyx
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
7 November 2010

Ceiling height verses door height

Ceiling height verses door height

Thanks Ladies, Julie-Anne i'm sorry i thought i thanked you before for your photo's,which look lovely by the way. cheers

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kerry-ann
Nov 07, 2010 10:53 pm
banner125
banner125
8 November 2010

The Cost for building 2 Townhouses in Melbourne's East

The Cost for building 2 Townhouses in Melbourne's East

You will need a planning application and will probably be required under the terms of the planning permit to build both at the same time. Check with your council. This is…

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banner125
Nov 08, 2010 10:34 am
nymphser
nymphser
8 November 2010

Red Gum Construction details

Red Gum Construction details

Never heard of Red Gum Constructions. Did you mean River Gum Constructions…

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nymphser
Nov 08, 2010 10:34 pm
cfmboots
cfmboots
9 November 2010

A friendly stonemason in Melbourne?

A friendly stonemason in Melbourne?

There are two that i would recommend. Attila's Natural Stone & Tiles Pty Ltd Campbellfield Unit 4 / 1764 Hume HwyCampbellfieldVIC3061 This stone comes from Turkey, has…

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cfmboots
Nov 09, 2010 8:28 am
Reccymech
Reccymech
9 November 2010

Building Over Sewer Main

Building Over Sewer Main

Is there not an Easement or Caveat detailing the sewer main? If so, there would be the restrictions as to what can be laid on top of the sewer main. At a minimum it would…

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Reccymech
Nov 09, 2010 10:56 am
jbyway
jbyway
9 November 2010

FHOG and deposits

FHOG and deposits

My house and land is only $356000 and I was only required to save $9000 as I could then use my FHOG and my savings as my 5% deposit (with Suncorp). One recommendation is…

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jbyway
Nov 09, 2010 6:52 pm
pattycake4
pattycake4
9 November 2010

help with gutters and fasica colour

help with gutters and fasica colour

Hi Kiwi,I have been following Dee build.She teamed her windows with Surfmist roof/gutters etc looks great.I am having bushland for roof.If I can't get white birch,my…

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pattycake4
Nov 09, 2010 7:33 pm
jenjen
jenjen
9 November 2010

Ha anyone built with Boral natural - Graphite brick?

Ha anyone built with Boral natural - Graphite brick?

Can someone help me out please? I am building with Boral natural - Graphite brick. I want white window frames, but not real sure on other colours for roof tile, down…

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jenjen
Nov 09, 2010 10:36 pm
mecha-wombat
mecha-wombat
10 November 2010

Easement - what does it really mean

Easement - what does it really mean

MW are you telling me my banksias and grevilleas will develop 2m+ deep root systems? I was a little worried about the "little spotty"…

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mecha-wombat
Nov 10, 2010 5:11 am
mecha-wombat
greggles
greggles
10 November 2010

Modern style parapet

Modern style parapet

Hi All, I am hoping that you may be able to help me out ........ My wife & I are currently making our way thru a list of considerations in reference to our home…

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greggles
Nov 10, 2010 12:33 pm
Raleighfarm
Raleighfarm
10 November 2010

What do you want in/out of a park??

What do you want in/out of a park??
1, 2

I like the idea of equipment for different ages. The Strand in Townsville has different sections (spaced well from each other) for different ages. The one for the littlies…

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Raleighfarm
Nov 10, 2010 1:13 pm
Raleighfarm
mm77
mm77
10 November 2010

Site Costs Involving Site Fall

Site Costs Involving Site Fall

Hi Trav I have 1.1m fall (left to right) within building area, 1.2m fall at front and 8m set back to achieve driveway gradient. My site cost is 11K plus. i am building…

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mm77
Nov 10, 2010 2:17 pm
Homer Onerous
Homer Onerous
10 November 2010

washing machine on floorboard

washing machine on floorboard

We puchased a special base for the frontloader when we bought the machine, same brand,works really well. It is about 400mm high, has some storage, stops the vibrations…

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Homer Onerous
Nov 10, 2010 5:50 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 November 2010

KDRB Query

KDRB Query

Check your demolition contract. Someone on this forum got charged $40,000 when the concrete filled the sewer. Ed

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ECOECO
Nov 10, 2010 8:39 pm
ECOECO
tt_chanel
tt_chanel
10 November 2010

Members built with or building with burbank

Members built with or building with burbank

I think there is a thread about Burbank and many ppl shared their experience, u can have a look. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12475&hilit=burbank

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tt_chanel
Nov 10, 2010 9:51 pm
kek
kek
10 November 2010

Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions

Clothesline/Clothes Rack questions

Clothesline thread: http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35624&hilit=clothesline Weigh up future needs (ie family-sized washing…

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kek
Nov 10, 2010 10:04 pm
kek
Pugs
Pugs
17 November 2010

What TV antenna to install in North Brisbane area?

What TV antenna to install in North Brisbane area?

hi, it really depends on what kind of channels you're looking for...if it's greek channels, then you need K-band dish, 65cm, if it's Indian then…

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Pugs
Nov 17, 2010 4:03 pm
Pugs
donnam
donnam
11 November 2010

Cost of block survey for extension

Cost of block survey for extension

Wait till you have to get your building permit and all the things that 'pop up' then. For us it was the restablisment survey, energy report, easement reports,…

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donnam
Nov 11, 2010 1:44 pm
TheOK
TheOK
11 November 2010

New door handles - fitting

New door handles - fitting

Good point about the router, I guess it's the chisel. It is just going to take a long time to get the result I want with 8…

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TheOK
Nov 11, 2010 9:00 pm
TheOK
housewash
housewash
16 November 2010

Concreting problem - My rights?

Concreting problem - My rights?

Can you see if reo mesh has been used? Check the side of the slab there may be a bit of it exposed or perhaps shine a tourch into the crack.

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housewash
Nov 16, 2010 6:41 pm
bel
bel
20 November 2010

What colour for soffit and down pipes?

What colour for soffit and down pipes?

Hi Andrea, We have our roof colour, and downpipes the same colour, so I'd be inclined to do a charcoal downpipe - but it would stand out on your bricks - and you don't…

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bel
Nov 20, 2010 9:16 am
bel
Nott
Nott
12 November 2010

Small shed question

Small shed question

oh I'm a shortie, even the 1.68 M would leave some room above my head. Maybe my husband would need to duck a bit, though. :wink:

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Nott
Nov 12, 2010 11:02 pm
Nott
reno1
reno1
18 November 2010

Where to buy cheap wallpaper?

Where to buy cheap wallpaper?

Thanks for the help!

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reno1
Nov 18, 2010 9:25 pm
duke
duke
10 December 2010

Perth Indipendent Building Inspector

Perth Indipendent Building Inspector

Depending on inspector... they may not climb into roof space to inspect so will need to inspect before ceilings go in.

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duke
Dec 10, 2010 11:47 pm
Muzlee
Muzlee
14 November 2010

House Raising - Brisbane

House Raising - Brisbane

Has anyone had experience with house raising in Brisbane and are there unforeseen pitfalls? Any information would be appreciated. We are not new to renovating, but are…

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Muzlee
Nov 14, 2010 10:45 am
Muzlee
4walls
4walls
14 November 2010

Full First Name Listed In The Whitepage Not The Initial???

Full First Name Listed In The Whitepage Not The Initial???

I don't like it - the country I use to live made no charge not to be listed and at first did not believe that they could here. It was more surprising given that the…

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4walls
Nov 14, 2010 1:02 pm
4walls
nickmakwell
nickmakwell
14 November 2010

Problem with easement

Problem with easement

david, thanks for your response. yes, the existing access driveway is technically a part of the titled land, so your first proposal is correct. the vendor doesn't want…

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nickmakwell
Nov 14, 2010 1:19 pm
Owen1974
Owen1974
14 November 2010

Need 6.5M lengths of 'colourbeam' steel, and span tables

Need 6.5M lengths of 'colourbeam' steel, and span tables

Hi all, I'm going to build a 6M x 6.5M roof next to the house. One of the long sides will be the house, and I'll need a centre beam mounted on posts that goes parallel…

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Owen1974
Nov 14, 2010 6:24 pm
pinkdiamond
pinkdiamond
14 November 2010

Botanic Ridge Primary School, Shops ect ect.

Botanic Ridge Primary School, Shops ect ect.

::surprise:: how did you find that out ::cool:: :z: if so do you know where and when ? Our fencer has a friend in Casey planning department ::wink:: :sh: it you be going…

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pinkdiamond
Nov 14, 2010 7:13 pm
pinkdiamond
themax
themax
14 November 2010

Building Terms

Building Terms

http://www.basix.nsw.gov.au/information/index.jsp Building and Sustainability Index (Basix), the link above may help you.

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themax
Nov 14, 2010 8:52 pm
themax
grinder
grinder
15 November 2010

Helpful websites

Helpful websites

What websites have you used for any ideas on building and renovating? I'm sure we all have our favourites and would love to share with many…

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grinder
Nov 15, 2010 7:38 am
grinder
LuckyFamily
LuckyFamily
15 November 2010

handover question

handover question

We used Qld building and Pest Inspectors.

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LuckyFamily
Nov 15, 2010 7:55 am
mikkyG
mikkyG
5 June 2014

Decking over Concrete

Decking over Concrete

In most cases even securing the deck to the concrete is not required, 30m2 will weigh a few hundred kilos when assembled.

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mikkyG
Jun 05, 2014 8:28 am
sheznay
sheznay
15 November 2010

Any tips for a 1st timer

Any tips for a 1st timer

Hi 1st timer - i'm actually a building broker myself so take this advice as you please. If you're looking for a standard home design then value for…

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sheznay
Nov 15, 2010 12:24 pm
sheznay
melbmeg
melbmeg
15 November 2010

Custom furniture

Custom furniture

Mark Tuckey could be an option - I believe they do custom work. Not cheap, but lovely.

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melbmeg
Nov 15, 2010 9:44 pm
Owen1974
Owen1974
16 November 2010

2nd try at 'long-beam' post; WITH PIC this time ...

2nd try at 'long-beam' post; WITH PIC this time ...

Thanks for the quick reply ! I'll most likely heed your advice; always have preferred the longevity of steel (wood seems unreali$tic anyways beyond about 6M). Re the pic',…

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Owen1974
Nov 16, 2010 12:37 am
david242gt
david242gt
16 November 2010

What would you do?

What would you do?

SpunkyPrincess, Hope it starts coming together for you now. But i believe you should also send an email or letter clearly noting the items and resolutions discussed today…

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david242gt
Nov 16, 2010 6:14 pm
david242gt
dkp
dkp
16 November 2010

Neighbour builder using my land without permission

Neighbour builder using my land without permission

My issue with the dumped soil is being resolved. I talked to my neighbour and he's going to get it removed. I also sent a letter to his builder more or less threatening…

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dkp
Nov 16, 2010 10:01 pm
Michelle
Michelle
22 February 2011

New paintwork chips, flakes fairly easily

New paintwork chips, flakes fairly easily

OR…paint was watered down too much??? ::stop::

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Michelle
Feb 22, 2011 6:51 pm
Michelle
building-expert
building-expert
31 March 2012

Workmanship in building contract

Workmanship in building contract

Hi all The most important piece of legislation that controls building workmanship standards in Victoria is Domestic Contracts Building Act 1995- section 8 -implied…

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building-expert
Mar 31, 2012 3:42 pm
building-expert
mattwalker
mattwalker
17 November 2010

*Selby Acoustics* - Customer Service Team Member - Junior

*Selby Acoustics* - Customer Service Team Member - Junior

Guys, If you have any nephews, neices or children who may be interested: http://www.seek.com.au/Job/customer-ser ... e/18550532 Cheers, Matt

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mattwalker
Nov 17, 2010 9:58 am
mattwalker
Bagheera
Bagheera
9 January 2011

Front door question

Front door question

yeap - I'm a bit confused as why you need a solicitor to look over your addenda or schedule whatever is called in your area and check if the builder installed the right…

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Bagheera
Jan 09, 2011 9:36 pm
karry327
karry327
17 November 2010

Land size isnt as big as i bought.

Land size isnt as big as i bought.

Hi Jazzy, Check your land contract. We bought land before the subdivision and our contract stated the boundaries could be moved by upto 5%. This is a big variance on a…

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karry327
Nov 17, 2010 11:17 am
karry327
stewartacraig
stewartacraig
17 November 2010

Wall Opening - Load Calculation Required?

Wall Opening - Load Calculation Required?

Thanks chippy, Of course, I realise that this isn't directly applicable to my situation but I think this is all useful background info. I was interested to hear your…

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stewartacraig
Nov 17, 2010 12:32 pm
kb46
kb46
17 November 2010

Urgent !! Private Inspection - How to follow up ??

Urgent !! Private Inspection - How to follow up ??

So why haven't you asked your inspector these questions?

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kb46
Nov 17, 2010 1:22 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
18 November 2010

Cost plus contract - bad idea?

Cost plus contract - bad idea?

It's bad, very bad... no incentive to improve on costs, and you don't know what arrangements your builder has, like rebates from suppliers. The trades will be cost plus…

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ECOECO
Nov 18, 2010 7:51 am
ECOECO
room4acubby
room4acubby
17 November 2010

What do I need to do to get ready for handover??

What do I need to do to get ready for handover??

I hopefully will be looking at hand over early next year. A while ago I came across this thread which is excellent: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33984 To answer your other…

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room4acubby
Nov 17, 2010 2:11 pm
room4acubby
Helyn
Helyn
19 November 2010

Should I change lender?

Should I change lender?

also, compare exit fees/discharge fees if they apply to you. Big4 usually have a lower exit fee as compared to the non-banks…

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Helyn
Nov 19, 2010 3:33 pm
Helyn

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