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MIC Martin
MIC Martin
8 April 2020

Mounting Tv on pocket door wall

Mounting Tv on pocket door wall

are you sure that's a solid wall to mount your TV? if its not, there gonna be many problems after.. there's a TV holder which can move your TV on the shelf or you can…

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MIC Martin
Apr 08, 2020 10:54 am
MIC Martin
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 April 2020

Do I need another downpipe?

Do I need another downpipe?

Unfortunately, your opening question is not as simple as it may first appear. I'll give you some basic details and explanations to give you some grounding on roof…

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SaveH2O
Apr 06, 2020 11:00 pm
SaveH2O
ddarroch
ddarroch
6 April 2020

home plan design feedback

home plan design feedback

Ah, while I was writing my post I couldn't see the plan. I thought there was access from the garage to the pantry/kitchen. But as you say, it's not the case. Certainly…

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ddarroch
Apr 06, 2020 10:22 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
6 April 2020

start up costs for solar

start up costs for solar

Yep, depends on quality. But should average about $1 per watt. So a 5kW system would average slightly over $5,000. Not much more for the 6.6kW system, as it's a 5kW…

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ddarroch
Apr 06, 2020 5:25 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 April 2020

5.6m x 1.6m Sliding Gate-RHS Steel Suggestions, Please!

5.6m x 1.6m Sliding Gate-RHS Steel Suggestions, Please!

Hey domwild Try For Calculating deflections here I've got a standard design somewhere just can't locate it atm. Ma-a-ate (midalia) should be able to assist Cheers

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 06, 2020 9:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Dee85
Dee85
5 April 2020

Porter Davis Vancouver 33

Porter Davis Vancouver 33

Hi , Please follow my build journey on Instagram to see photos of my build ! Vancouver 33 with Rhode Island Facade & extended alfresco. Instagram - HamptonsInTheNorth

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Dee85
Apr 05, 2020 6:02 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
5 April 2020

6 star rating on this floor plan

6 star rating on this floor plan

Thanks for your input. I have forgotten to mention that my block is a corner lot and the side that is facing the 2nd Street is the southern side. I could flip the…

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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 05, 2020 4:20 pm
Vinay2290
Vinay2290
5 April 2020

Storm water connection

Storm water connection

Plan attached - does it helps? Also checked with council they have advised there was enough fall on the block. Your builder might have deep cut done which caused level to…

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Vinay2290
Apr 04, 2020 11:21 pm
MClark
MClark
4 April 2020

Levelling/raising concrete floor

Levelling/raising concrete floor

Get a tiler to do a screed before laying that's the best way to get it done for a reasonable cost. Pr if you are handy just do a sand cement mix and screwed it yourself.

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MClark
Apr 04, 2020 6:34 pm
MClark
HowardH
HowardH
4 April 2020

connecting hose to downpipe for rainwater

connecting hose to downpipe for rainwater

thanks i'll look into this further.

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HowardH
Apr 04, 2020 2:37 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
3 April 2020

Sydney property price

Sydney property price

Buying propertys, it's always about the location, good location could grow faster and bad one slow, 10 years from now, they all growth. If you like it, just buy it, by…

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MIC Martin
Apr 03, 2020 5:58 pm
MIC Martin
Hadis
Hadis
1 April 2020

Frontage setback

Frontage setback

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Hadis
Apr 01, 2020 7:55 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
1 April 2020

infills for 2nd storey of home: brick vs lightweight infill

infills for 2nd storey of home: brick vs lightweight infill

Hi all, first home builder here so excuse me if my terminology is incorrect. I am hoping to build soon and I would like my facade to look something like this:

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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 01, 2020 12:38 pm
exigeous
exigeous
1 April 2020

Shop to residential conversion - where to start? [MEL]

Shop to residential conversion - where to start? [MEL]

Cheers for the reply! I've just reached out to Superdraft for a consult to get a base idea of where to go.

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exigeous
Apr 01, 2020 11:34 am
Billie14
Billie14
30 March 2020

Shed insulation

Shed insulation

No, we had the same procedure done a while back, there's no risk as long as the handyman knows what he's doing.

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Billie14
Mar 30, 2020 7:40 pm
Billie14
brokenstick
brokenstick
30 March 2020

How much does tiling cost? (Al fresco, concrete slab, approx

How much does tiling cost? (Al fresco, concrete slab, approx

Too late, job is already done and paid for ! That was in the ballpark of other quotes I got (but not the cheapest) and they did a good job

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brokenstick
Mar 30, 2020 7:42 am
brokenstick
Bruce123
Bruce123
29 March 2020

COVID-19 Restrictions

COVID-19 Restrictions

I could be pretty sure that their contractors on site had more than one person working at a time. And that they had some level of supervision of that contract work. And…

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Bruce123
Mar 29, 2020 12:41 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
28 March 2020

Do the right thing Metricon; close your display centres now

Do the right thing Metricon; close your display centres now

Hi jack, I respect your concerns The government has decided the construction industry as an essential business. I don’t think this risk is any different to a takeaway…

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forrestmount
Mar 28, 2020 2:03 am
bachamp
bachamp
26 March 2020

External Corner Detail

External Corner Detail

Hi All, I have a difficult corner detail and I'm not sure whats the best way to proceed. It is an external corner On one wall I James Hardie Linea, which is 32mm…

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bachamp
Mar 26, 2020 7:11 am
bashworth
bashworth
25 March 2020

Australia lockdown

Australia lockdown

The problem is going to be supply of imported fittings. I ordered 20 special plumbing fittings early February normally available in a week, but told would be delivered by…

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bashworth
Mar 25, 2020 8:59 pm
bashworth
GrahamB
GrahamB
25 March 2020

Inclusion/studio vouchers - What would you use it for?

Inclusion/studio vouchers - What would you use it for?

I would suggest, especially now , ask around a few stores, email plans and get some quotes, then ask your builder for a price to delete it and do it yourself, only issue…

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GrahamB
Mar 25, 2020 5:41 pm
IanMc
IanMc
25 March 2020

Footings and steel piers for Transportable.. help

Footings and steel piers for Transportable.. help

Thanks the welcome.. so exciting to be an empowered OB. I have yesterday sent a bullet point detailed list of concerns to the Engineer.. as clear as possible. To their…

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IanMc
Mar 25, 2020 8:10 am
IanMc
GrahamB
GrahamB
24 March 2020

Tender help !!

Tender help !!

How did it go

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GrahamB
Mar 24, 2020 11:07 am

Our slab is pour and it looks neat and clean, everything looks good. Hopefully there shouldn't be any problem.

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Hussain sahara
Mar 22, 2020 5:45 pm
Hussain sahara
tourier
tourier
21 March 2020

Developer

Developer

Our council are trying to say that we are developers as we bought a block of land without a stormwater discharge point that they passed for subdivision and we are asking…

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tourier
Mar 21, 2020 6:08 am
MiddleMark
MiddleMark
20 March 2020

Rust - help pls!

Rust - help pls!

Props to BigJohn, follow his advice, very reasonable

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MiddleMark
Mar 20, 2020 9:37 pm
Brian10
Brian10
20 March 2020

Experience with Bradford Homes SA

Experience with Bradford Homes SA

Bradford Homes are really good builders price is competitive quality is exceptional. I would highly recommend.

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Brian10
Mar 20, 2020 7:00 pm
sugna1021
sugna1021
19 March 2020

Shed Lining

Shed Lining

Still looking at doing it, its been pushed back a few months now. We will leave the beams visible, maybe just paint them black. Putting studs every 600mm or so and then…

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sugna1021
Mar 19, 2020 8:49 pm
Gary Ey
Gary Ey
19 March 2020

Bad job decking

Bad job decking

I would not pay a red cent. Replace it and then if all good pay them, otherwise tell them to go away

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Gary Ey
Mar 19, 2020 8:04 pm
Parm1
Parm1
17 March 2020

Electrical plan

Electrical plan

It's best to make a list of rooms, and enter the number of lights, sockets, and more. That will make it easier for you to check for deficiencies that might not have been…

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Parm1
Mar 17, 2020 9:13 pm
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
16 March 2020

Townhouse Structural design validation

Townhouse Structural design validation

Thanks. I will try to get hold of those drawings.

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rajan_g4
Mar 16, 2020 2:21 pm
rajan_g4
Pulse
Pulse
15 March 2020

Utility easement

Utility easement

As said you need legal advice, no point getting advice here, you need a lawyer to write to the owner on your behalf

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Pulse
Mar 15, 2020 5:31 am
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
13 March 2020

Cost to have interior of house professionally painted

Cost to have interior of house professionally painted

House slab size includes everything,including eves, 200m2 house being a typical 4x2x2

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thepa1nter
Mar 13, 2020 5:48 am
thepa1nter
Tasjohnson78
Tasjohnson78
12 March 2020

Desiging floor plan

Desiging floor plan

Hi everyone, I am wanting to build a 6mtr x 6mtr liveable studio in the backyard. I am removing my old shed for the space and where i wish to build has concrete slab.…

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Tasjohnson78
Mar 12, 2020 3:17 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 March 2020

Fixed site costs & tendering process.

Fixed site costs & tendering process.

Great Tag me in on the structural Queries Forewarned is forearmed Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 10, 2020 7:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 March 2020

Owner build pole home info required

Owner build pole home info required

Hi Brendan Laman Welcome to the forum You are probably better off consulting a design engineer in Qld or someone that can offer a complete Design Service You'll require a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 09, 2020 3:15 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Brickface
Brickface
9 March 2020

Sydney Demo and Excavation

Sydney Demo and Excavation

Just had this experience. Not a nice surprise.

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Brickface
Mar 09, 2020 7:14 am
Brickface
Underthesky
Underthesky
9 March 2020

Improve my kerbside appeal for old housing commission

Improve my kerbside appeal for old housing commission

I agree about the jacaranda. Definitely paint or (preferably) render the bricks. That will modernise the house a lot and tidy it up for a relatively minor cost. I…

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Underthesky
Mar 09, 2020 12:12 am
storewallAU
storewallAU
7 March 2020

Scyon Vs Weathertex

Scyon Vs Weathertex

Thanks, have you had to repaint it since?

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storewallAU
Mar 07, 2020 5:01 am
storewallAU
Rickprop
Rickprop
6 March 2020

Water meter inlet size 20mm or 25mm

Water meter inlet size 20mm or 25mm

Hi, I am owner building and need to move our water meter. It is currently right in the middle of our stairs to our front door and is a 20mm inlet. I believe in Victoria…

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Rickprop
Mar 06, 2020 7:36 pm
MClark
MClark
4 March 2020

Bricklaying

Bricklaying

Yeh it really needs a good clean to defect correctly

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MClark
Mar 04, 2020 9:55 pm
MClark
alicia hall
alicia hall
4 March 2020

Downpipe in cavity?

Downpipe in cavity?
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My aunt did the same thing a year ago, and got a terrible downpour. I wouldn't do this if I were you.

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alicia hall
Mar 04, 2020 3:43 pm
alicia hall
bava1
bava1
4 March 2020

Lights for the new house!!

Lights for the new house!!

I renovated my house recently and changed a few things that needed to be changed for a long time. I restored a few things like furnishings and TV but replaced my…

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bava1
Mar 04, 2020 2:58 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
4 March 2020

Demolisher damage neighbour's retaining wall

Demolisher damage neighbour's retaining wall

If the demolition company has damaged your neighbours property that’s between your neighbour and them. Ask the demolition company to contact your neighbour and fix the…

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Norfolk
Mar 04, 2020 8:38 am
Artfromhart
Artfromhart
2 March 2020

Anyone building near RAAF Base Edinburgh in SA?

Anyone building near RAAF Base Edinburgh in SA?

If you're building near RAAF Base in SA (e.g. Burton, Elizabeth etc.) is there a requirement for noise rating for windows or similar? Also if you live in the area is it…

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Artfromhart
Mar 02, 2020 9:44 pm
Artfromhart
MClark
MClark
2 March 2020

Pre contract

Pre contract

Apologises not 'Australian Standard' I was mentioning the Domestic Building Contract Act that the contract much work within. Thanks for the pick up norfolk

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MClark
Mar 02, 2020 8:31 pm
MClark
MClark
MClark
2 March 2020

Help with wardrobe installation dispute

Help with wardrobe installation dispute

I'd like to see some pics too, chippy is right in saying that you install joinery/cabinetry plumb, square and level to whatever the substrate is. I cannot picture what the…

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MClark
Mar 02, 2020 6:31 pm
MClark
Stewie D
Stewie D
1 March 2020

Building duplex over or near water or sewerage pipes or ease

Building duplex over or near water or sewerage pipes or ease

Yes you can but Sydney Water will make you excavate the existing VCP main sewer ( old earthenware pipe ) then concrete encase it @ $1,100 a lineal metre ( with a few other…

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Stewie D
Mar 01, 2020 7:43 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
1 March 2020

Granvue homes

Granvue homes

kindhr How has Granvue Homes progress been in rectifying their defective workmanship since your last post 2 weeks ago? Of course we can understand if we don’t hear from…

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Norfolk
Mar 01, 2020 4:49 pm
mayurbvb
mayurbvb
29 February 2020

Recommendations for custom builders in Brisbane Northside?

Recommendations for custom builders in Brisbane Northside?

Try Flascon Constructions ...have good reviews of them. Also volume builders like CMA and OwnIt build custom homes with your design which you can give a try. we tried all…

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mayurbvb
Feb 29, 2020 7:33 pm

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