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Ricey
Ricey
27 December 2021

Plastering limestone

Plastering limestone

Hi, the limestone around my pool is wearing down, is it possible to render or plaster limestone?

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Ricey
Dec 27, 2021 8:51 pm
Jackstomp
Jackstomp
24 December 2021

Help finding a discontinued toilet seat

Help finding a discontinued toilet seat

Love it. Have posted a message on Gumtree - thanks for advice. And will keep a look out. Appreciate your response.

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Jackstomp
Dec 24, 2021 2:19 pm
Heena.b
Heena.b
24 December 2021

Tribeca Homes Sydney north west area

Tribeca Homes Sydney north west area

I can’t begin to express how terrible this builder is. Stay away from Them. Tribeca is building my first house in Marsden park Sydney. From day 1 they have provided me…

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Heena.b
Dec 24, 2021 1:01 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
20 December 2021

21 Mths so far for council approval

21 Mths so far for council approval

Wow that sucks! We’re pretty well stuck with our builder but I think we’re nearly there. Luckily so far our builder hasn’t tried to hit us with price increases but…

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BanjoDan
Dec 20, 2021 8:34 pm
Gdw
Gdw
20 December 2021

Advice on liquidated damages?

Advice on liquidated damages?

Thanks. that's very helpful.

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Gdw
Dec 20, 2021 8:50 am
Burningz
Burningz
18 December 2021

Sliding Door - massive problem

Sliding Door - massive problem

Thanks for all your help chippy and others looking - managed to solve it by sheer luck and no longer caring if it got destroyed

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Burningz
Dec 18, 2021 10:04 am

Hi, I am planning to build MOSMAN 50 (with some modifications, floor plan below) with Clarendon and have an estimate of around $700k with RIVIERA facade. This includes…

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Faizan
Dec 17, 2021 6:33 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 December 2021

Timber Takeoffs service to framing

Timber Takeoffs service to framing

Your architect or draftie who drew the plans for your DA should be able to do this easily in their CAD program. If my old version of Vectorworks ( circa 2004 ) can do it…

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Stewie D
Dec 17, 2021 6:00 pm
MDBM
MDBM
17 December 2021

Nuvo or McCarthy Homes

Nuvo or McCarthy Homes

Yes we built with Nuvo. It hasn't been a nice experience at all. In fact 18 months later and we are still having issues that they refuse to address.

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MDBM
Dec 17, 2021 3:24 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 December 2021

Electricity Responsibility

Electricity Responsibility

Hey Aberryman Welcome to the forum Sounds like the seasoned timber that was used wasn't properly dried or is defective? Have the frame work inspected and moisture content…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 17, 2021 11:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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Rizzo
Dec 16, 2021 2:39 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
15 December 2021

Wet insulation

Wet insulation

How it performs depends on the type of insulation. I would say FG Batts would easily dry out and recover, they arrive all squeezed up.

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ECOECO
Dec 15, 2021 4:39 pm
ECOECO
perera414
perera414
14 December 2021

Moving Crossover

Moving Crossover

If you are looking to move away from the high cost and congestion of California,…

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perera414
Dec 14, 2021 4:07 pm
annnoble9
annnoble9
14 December 2021

Home Group

Home Group

Thank you for this opportunity.

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annnoble9
Dec 14, 2021 12:49 pm
annnoble9
Pulse
Pulse
13 December 2021

What do you think about this basement?

What do you think about this basement?

looks fine, it is not a basement, it is an underfloor area that has been used to store stuff. looks neater than mine. You could pour a slab and make it more legitimate.

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Pulse
Dec 13, 2021 10:15 pm
cynthiabill
cynthiabill
13 December 2021

Canterbury Grand Deluxe

Canterbury Grand Deluxe

Hi, can I ask the brick color? Thank you.

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cynthiabill
Dec 13, 2021 8:32 pm
annnoble9
annnoble9
13 December 2021

LED Downlights with plug bases

LED Downlights with plug bases

He's right, by the way are you electrician or something?

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annnoble9
Dec 13, 2021 1:00 pm
annnoble9
RahulR
RahulR
12 December 2021

Bed frame bolt trouble

Bed frame bolt trouble

Cheers, will do!

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RahulR
Dec 12, 2021 8:12 pm
wixy
wixy
11 December 2021

Site cut issue - retaining wall & stepped backyard

Site cut issue - retaining wall & stepped backyard

Thanks, I reckon I'll push the builder for this.

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wixy
Dec 11, 2021 1:30 pm
Reno03
Reno03
11 December 2021

Buried Unknown Steel Pipe

Buried Unknown Steel Pipe

Roger that! - no worries... thanks for the feedback mate. will give it a try cheers

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Reno03
Dec 11, 2021 12:38 pm
bashworth
bashworth
9 December 2021

DIY Retailing Wall

DIY Retailing Wall

Low retaining walls are quite possible for DIY once you have got an approval. For a long life I would be going for Galvanised steel posts. There is some advice about…

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bashworth
Dec 09, 2021 12:14 pm
bashworth
bashworth
bashworth
8 December 2021

Opinion - Overhanging brick

Opinion - Overhanging brick

Overhanging brickwork is unfortunatly too common. As Noname says 15mm is the building code limit. There is a bit more information at this link

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bashworth
Dec 08, 2021 7:16 pm
bashworth
agent0387
agent0387
7 December 2021

Building Ridge RL and Max Height of Building over 8.5m!!

Building Ridge RL and Max Height of Building over 8.5m!!

We've lowered the pitch from 22.5 to 22.0 degrees (bringing the Ridge RL down by 60mm) and overall height of building is now 8.48m (below the 8.5m max height…

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agent0387
Dec 07, 2021 12:03 am
nealrads01
nealrads01
6 December 2021

Wet roof insulation

Wet roof insulation

My bedroom is right under the part of the roof that leaks. I tried to fix it myself but I can't fix the problem, I'm waiting for a professional.

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nealrads01
Dec 06, 2021 11:47 pm
Joker
Joker
6 December 2021

Metronest

Metronest

Unfortunately your in a pretty common situation,get sweet talked from sales persons whom won't accurately represent your experience coming and at a minimum feel like u…

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Joker
Dec 06, 2021 7:04 pm
Mikes005
Mikes005
6 December 2021

Gable roof framing question

Gable roof framing question

Hi, all I'm building a home studio myself (no previous construction experience) based on a design from a draftsman. I worked quite a bit out for myself, but I have a…

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Mikes005
Dec 06, 2021 6:46 pm
Mikes005
S_Padival
S_Padival
5 December 2021

Internal door frame & door installer for Wyndham Vale VIC

Internal door frame & door installer for Wyndham Vale VIC

Can anyone please recommend installers for a set of door frames & door for the ensuite and pantry. Also, how do I go about this process? Do I buy the doors/frames…

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S_Padival
Dec 05, 2021 6:58 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
5 December 2021

Windows at the back rooms on the 2 floor

Windows at the back rooms on the 2 floor

Go onto your councils website under development application or maybe planning and have a look at the requirements for overlooking etc. Failing that take your plans into…

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Stewie D
Dec 05, 2021 12:48 pm
Joker
Joker
5 December 2021

Problems with Masterton Homes

Problems with Masterton Homes

It's unfortunate that most are not aware that your sales persons pitch and advise is extremely floored with heavy biast towards their own pockets and it's very common that…

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Joker
Dec 05, 2021 9:46 am

I thought as well but the close up photo shows wood savings. Wonder if it's board with shavings glued on?

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Odinivy2019
Dec 04, 2021 7:16 pm
Tasseachange
Tasseachange
4 December 2021

Building on a slope

Building on a slope

Hi all. I've just had my first look at our part way built house (frame up and no roof). We're on a steep slope facing out to Bruny Island so plus is the views from the…

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Tasseachange
Dec 04, 2021 3:14 pm
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
3 December 2021

Floor plan thoughts

Floor plan thoughts

We have a similar layout in a 5x12 space, and there is a fair bit of room between each area. On top of that our modular L shaped sofa is pretty large, and we have an 8…

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Hillsbuilds
Dec 03, 2021 11:59 am
Noname
Noname
2 December 2021

Estate developer enforcing Landscaping guidelines

Estate developer enforcing Landscaping guidelines

estate design requirements aren't different for owner occ or investment. They're trying to achieve a unified look. Install some automatic reticulation so that tenants…

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Noname
Dec 02, 2021 1:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 December 2021

House Extension 2 stage Roofing question

House Extension 2 stage Roofing question

Hey Nicolette.rae Welcome to the forum I would say your designer has done the bare min. for Development Application (DA) approvals without fully understanding the overall…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 01, 2021 11:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 December 2021

Slab Edge, Concrete Upstand - External Side Waterproofing

Slab Edge, Concrete Upstand - External Side Waterproofing

Check your Certified Construction Engineering Details There should be a reference to waterproofing, either footings or wall section detail...was it not inspected during…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 01, 2021 8:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 December 2021

Water tanks and building codes

Water tanks and building codes
1, 2, 3

It's an amazing transformation. I wish that the inept building and plumbing regulatory bodies that are ostensibly there to govern Standards and protect home owners from…

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SaveH2O
Dec 01, 2021 7:09 am
SaveH2O
groundzero
groundzero
30 November 2021

La niña vs el niño - slabs on clay

La niña vs el niño - slabs on clay

I can tell you the 3 things require for significant slab heave are 1.initial dry clay 2.highly or extremely reactive clay and then 3.a source of water. I have seen…

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groundzero
Nov 30, 2021 9:13 pm
Livo4Life
Livo4Life
29 November 2021

Water leak/stain

Water leak/stain

😅😅 Cheers mate Tbf I was hoping it was going to be a box gutter option (aesthetically more appealing I guess) but maybe it's a silver lining to have it this way…

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Livo4Life
Nov 29, 2021 7:52 pm
jagberg
jagberg
29 November 2021

King Homes

King Homes

Has anyone done a recent price estimate with King? I was basically told prices have shot up 100-200k and I shouldnt waste my time doing a tender with them. Thats really…

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jagberg
Nov 29, 2021 3:23 pm
bestspecials
bestspecials
29 November 2021

Crossover/driveway question

Crossover/driveway question

With narrow blocks, it is usually stipulated by the developer which side you need to put your garage. Your house will have a build to boundary garage and so will the…

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bestspecials
Nov 29, 2021 2:10 pm
bestspecials
paul_di
paul_di
29 November 2021

Eden Kellyville - 5&6 Kendall Place

Eden Kellyville - 5&6 Kendall Place
1, 2

Hi All, Was stage 2 released yet? It was supposed to be released this March, and then we were told it would happen in Oct. However, my block was not released yet. Was it…

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paul_di
Nov 29, 2021 10:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 November 2021

Cracks on vertically extended house - where to start? (VIC)

Cracks on vertically extended house - where to start? (VIC)

Hey orp23 Welcome to the forum If you can get 50 years out of a house with limited maintenance and repairs then consider yourself lucky. Structural repairs will require…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 26, 2021 8:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
aussieta
aussieta
25 November 2021

Builder shutting down franchise

Builder shutting down franchise

is the flow the same with hot or cold water

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aussieta
Nov 25, 2021 4:24 pm
aussieta
jas25t
jas25t
25 November 2021

Double crossover

Double crossover

Think about the turning circle of the vehicle you intend to use. You will need at the minimum the entire circle for the distance between the outside of both crossovers.…

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jas25t
Nov 25, 2021 12:03 pm
arman1201
arman1201
24 November 2021

Building Over stormwater pipe Brisbane?

Building Over stormwater pipe Brisbane?

Hi all looking to do a KDRB in Brisbane southside. Issue with the block is there's a stormwater pipe running diagonally through the lot. according to DBYD it's around 1m…

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arman1201
Nov 24, 2021 5:34 pm
radiuz
radiuz
24 November 2021

Comment on my floor plan please

Comment on my floor plan please

I would combine Theatre and Lounge as one bigger room rather than 2 smaller rooms makes it more usable as a multi-purpose 2nd living zone.

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radiuz
Nov 24, 2021 10:37 am
Francoruss
Francoruss
23 November 2021

Address change for corner blocks

Address change for corner blocks

Hi everyone, I am about to build my house on a corner lot in Box Hill, NSW. The address on the registration papers was 'B' street but my house and driveway will be…

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Francoruss
Nov 23, 2021 6:05 pm
RavenX
RavenX
23 November 2021

Solar Panel and structural warranty,

Solar Panel and structural warranty,

Thanks John, wouldn’t l need a structural engineer or would a building inspector suffice? They are definitely trying to pass the liability back to their customers, l am…

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RavenX
Nov 23, 2021 6:51 am
Contaksujeet
Contaksujeet
22 November 2021

Private Inspector for new house in Sydney - Which one

Private Inspector for new house in Sydney - Which one

Hi there, I am looking at hiring a private inspector for my house construction. Any tips, insight on how to deal with the builder with the issues identified, or should I…

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Contaksujeet
Nov 22, 2021 9:53 am
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

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