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alexp79
alexp79
9 February 2023

Double Brick Insulation - Builder Vs Inspector

Double Brick Insulation - Builder Vs Inspector

Yes, you have a thermal bridge there which needs to be insulated in one way or another. I would simply glue some R2.5 batts there, you should be able to fit them.

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alexp79
Feb 09, 2023 2:54 pm
stanks
stanks
9 February 2023

Side access via fence

Side access via fence

I have a capped, exposed post fence, similar to this along the street side boundary: I would like to remove a section of the fence for access, but, to also put it back…

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stanks
Feb 09, 2023 12:35 pm
Pulse
Pulse
8 February 2023

Cables and Wires

Cables and Wires

just drill an extra 25mm hole next to the grey wires, centre of plate.

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Pulse
Feb 08, 2023 8:48 pm
strannik
strannik
6 February 2023

Wall mount bracket on single brick wall

Wall mount bracket on single brick wall

it will depend on the weight of the bag, анд the style of the mounting bracket. you'd need to ensure that the weight of the bag, with a kid (or an adult) that decided…

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strannik
Feb 06, 2023 5:58 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 February 2023

Bunnings vs Timber Merchant

Bunnings vs Timber Merchant

Jacinta I asked the boys today and everyone agreed that Bunnings quality is fine, just sometimes price prohibitive Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Feb 06, 2023 3:28 pm
Ashington Homes
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 1:42 pm
oklouise
oklouise
5 February 2023

Dinning room space

Dinning room space

consider a rectangular table that can be extended when you have guests and pushed against the wall if you need more walking space between table and island

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oklouise
Feb 05, 2023 4:38 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
4 February 2023

Irrigation help

Irrigation help

Looks like a simple connection pipe. I did our system - and I'm no landscape gardening expert. Just went to Bunnings and bought the gear. My advice - draw a plan of what…

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Saint Mike
Feb 04, 2023 4:53 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
4 February 2023

Buying a house with filled in pool

Buying a house with filled in pool

I take it - it was concrete - ie not fibre glass ? It is a hard one in view of your future plans. If its just a "might rebuild" it may never matter. But a "will…

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Saint Mike
Feb 04, 2023 4:39 pm
Saint Mike
vivi1907
vivi1907
4 February 2023

CDC approval and storm water hydraulic

CDC approval and storm water hydraulic

Will do… thx for advice

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vivi1907
Feb 04, 2023 8:27 am
KerriW
KerriW
2 February 2023

Roof Colour Spray Paint

Roof Colour Spray Paint

Any suggestions for new colour roof. Surfmist garage door, posts and gutter 😊

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KerriW
Feb 02, 2023 5:28 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
2 February 2023

Paint colours

Paint colours

I've got dulux timeless grey on mine. It's heaps darker, but doesn't feel dark at all.

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ponzutwo
Feb 02, 2023 11:14 am

Thanks for your input. Total quote is over $17k all up. I thought $3k for labour was reasonable, especially given that it involves partial demolition of a concrete…

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Northsiiider
Feb 02, 2023 10:31 am
KerriW
KerriW
2 February 2023

Roof Colour Ideas

Roof Colour Ideas

Could anyone help with suggestions on roof colour. House rendering is Linseed. Garage door, posts and gutters are Surf Mist. I was thinking Surf Mist roof but not sure if…

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KerriW
Feb 02, 2023 8:23 am
alexp79
alexp79
1 February 2023

Soundproofing rooms and air circulation

Soundproofing rooms and air circulation

Double 16 mm gyprock and double or staggered studs will probably get your walls to around 62-65 Rw/57-60 Rw+Ctr. The you would to invest into double/triple glazed windows.

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alexp79
Feb 01, 2023 5:00 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
31 January 2023

Frame broomstick cross beams

Frame broomstick cross beams
1, 2

Giday Chippy. I can see the merit in the idea but fail to see how it could be done expediently. To bore the hole on a computerized jig wouldn't be an issue, but these…

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oldchippy
Jan 31, 2023 9:31 am
Pulse
Pulse
31 January 2023

Plumbing advice please with lift and build reno

Plumbing advice please with lift and build reno

I’m not a plumber or builder but it sounds weird. You need an ORG or overflow relief gully 150mm lower than lowest fixture to allow your sewage to overflow outside of…

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Pulse
Jan 31, 2023 5:23 am
JT02
JT02
29 January 2023

Is this asbestos lagging?

Is this asbestos lagging?

Thank you

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JT02
Jan 29, 2023 5:21 pm

Trying to figure out what this is? Underneath tiles of fire place. Laid over top of concrete, looks like a shredded hardened paper. Wanting to re tile over but didn’t…

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Andern18
Jan 29, 2023 4:03 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 1:33 pm
Althom
Pulse
Pulse
27 January 2023

Door viewer with privacy cover (peep hole) - front door - st

Door viewer with privacy cover (peep hole) - front door - st

The lead would only be in the brass due to contamination during recycling so trace amounts, looking through it won’t expose you to lead. Stainless has 15% chromium too…

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Pulse
Jan 27, 2023 11:52 am
SidVicious
SidVicious
27 January 2023

Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Been building with Semore homes for close to 2 years now, still not at Lock up. More destruction than construction going on. Why do it right first time when you can do it…

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SidVicious
Jan 27, 2023 10:46 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
26 January 2023

New build

New build

Stats still show building approvals aren't much lower than pre covid. So while they are down, they're down from a very inflated peak. Builders are still getting through…

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stonesthrow
Jan 26, 2023 5:49 pm
nosliw
nosliw
23 January 2023

Final Inspection - Limits Imposed by Builder

Final Inspection - Limits Imposed by Builder

Chris and bashworth - Thank you. I just wanted to ensure I wasn’t being too picky. Builder obviously not that interested in doing a great job.

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nosliw
Jan 23, 2023 9:09 pm
Newchapter
Newchapter
22 January 2023

Allcastle newly built home

Allcastle newly built home

Hello, Just want to check how was your experience so far with your allcastle home newly built house. We're planning to buy a completed house as they got a good design…

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Newchapter
Jan 22, 2023 3:03 pm
glow85
glow85
20 January 2023

Extension of time and Damages Qld Master Builders

Extension of time and Damages Qld Master Builders

Hi, I have a Qld Master Builders contract for our renovation. The contract practical completion date lasped on 2nd Nov 2022, we are now in the realm of damages as per…

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glow85
Jan 20, 2023 9:19 pm
Mannnnn
Mannnnn
20 January 2023

Problems getting Occupational Certificate (NSW)

Problems getting Occupational Certificate (NSW)

Hey- I am in a similar situation. Can you share the contact of the construction lawyer that you are referring to?

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Mannnnn
Jan 20, 2023 2:05 pm
schone
schone
20 January 2023

Reference to building regulations for LPOD

Reference to building regulations for LPOD

Thank you! I have sent you a private message explaining the issue in more detail. As this is going to be submitted to VCAT I prefer to keep things as confidential as…

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schone
Jan 20, 2023 1:24 pm
STS
STS
19 January 2023

House Render Colours - HELP

House Render Colours - HELP

Hi Guys, I am hoping to get some advice, I am currently in the process of rendering our home and retaining walls that had been bagged previously. When we purchased the…

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STS
Jan 19, 2023 2:43 pm
chippy
chippy
18 January 2023

Side Setbacks

Side Setbacks

That's not how planning typically applies. The neighbours setbacks including what windows they may have is based on the boundary line regardless of what you do. If your…

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chippy
Jan 18, 2023 12:13 pm
chippy
Ni Fancy
Ni Fancy
18 January 2023

House damaged by neighbors building work

House damaged by neighbors building work

Hi guys, I know this is an old thread. I'm going thru something similar and need help. My house was demolished and the demo company damaged my neighbour's property…

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Ni Fancy
Jan 18, 2023 9:09 am

You can use the limited info in the NCC steel supports for floor and roof loads.. What about Balconies with higher loads, structural masonry and hebel wall loads which…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 16, 2023 11:29 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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 6:28 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 11:06 am
Newcastle373737
Newcastle373737
14 January 2023

Independent building inspector - Newcastle

Independent building inspector - Newcastle

Can anyone recommend a company who do independent stage inspections in the lake Macquarie/ Newcastle area?

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Newcastle373737
Jan 14, 2023 9:12 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 January 2023

Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3

Box Gutters - Australian Standard 3500:3

Absolutely. It is regulated work and plumbers can also only perform the work for which they are licensed.

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SaveH2O
Jan 14, 2023 6:20 pm
SaveH2O
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Althom
Jan 12, 2023 1:11 pm
Althom
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
12 January 2023

Old houses move

Old houses move

Matt, Thank you to you and your family for such a well produced and educational video! What a fantastic contribution to this forum.

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Ashington Homes
Jan 12, 2023 5:51 am
Ashington Homes
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 January 2023

How many spigots for glass fence?

How many spigots for glass fence?

The glass/spigot manufacturer will have an installation guide that sets out all those requirements. It will give you distance in from edge etc as they will have had impact…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2023 8:50 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 January 2023

Issues After Build

Issues After Build

Your letterbox, isn't covered by QBCC complaint, you can ask the builder but probably wont get any traction. Your oven is covered by a manufactures warranty, not by the…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2023 8:44 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 January 2023

What are nail pops? (in simple terms)

What are nail pops? (in simple terms)

Where did you build? what type of roof is on the home, what was the frame made of, is it a single storey or double storey, is the home in an estate? suburbia or on mini or…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2023 8:09 pm
BuildingandLegal
PanicOutside
PanicOutside
11 January 2023

Insulating a roof with spray foam - VIC

Insulating a roof with spray foam - VIC

Hi all, My home has a steel flat roof and due to having three air conditioners, a satellite dish, a skylight, and an antenna up there, the labour cost to have the sheets…

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PanicOutside
Jan 11, 2023 4:08 pm
AlexAndRachel
AlexAndRachel
11 January 2023

New build - hydronic in slab heating questions!

New build - hydronic in slab heating questions!

Thanks Alex, Definitely looking at edge only. My research tells me in screed is used a lot when the polished concrete finish you want is expensive, i.e. the cement and…

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AlexAndRachel
Jan 11, 2023 7:16 am
Spazzen
Spazzen
10 January 2023

Hard wired door bell

Hard wired door bell

Another question - I read about Arlec DCS13 model. Other forums say that Arlec produced transformer is rubbish, and it is best to purchase a different transformer (from a…

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Spazzen
Jan 10, 2023 3:32 pm
SSK1
SSK1
8 January 2023

Wind bracing methods for portal frames

Wind bracing methods for portal frames

thank you. That's exactly what I did.

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SSK1
Jan 08, 2023 4:33 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 January 2023

portal frames - assessment help

portal frames - assessment help

Hint Try AI and Engineering approximation diagrams LOL, you can't stop progress

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 06, 2023 7:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Pulse
Pulse
5 January 2023

Nail heads are visible in soffits and external cladding on n

Nail heads are visible in soffits and external cladding on n

mmmm.. it looks like the manual allows off stud joints, that is asking for trouble and will magnify any malaligned frames. I’m not a carpenter but Chippy might weigh…

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Pulse
Jan 05, 2023 12:30 pm
SamMac
SamMac
4 January 2023

Pool Glass Fence Spigots

Pool Glass Fence Spigots

I would say 2 would be sufficient, unless you are in a windy area Have you seen GlassMate for installing glass pool fencing?

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SamMac
Jan 04, 2023 2:03 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 January 2023

Home Reno

Home Reno

Hey mickyabs06 welcome to the forum Here is overview which needs to be automated/linked at some stage to compliance construction/engineering details Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 04, 2023 11:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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