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Harris
Harris
23 June 2021

Cost to install extra gas connection?

Cost to install extra gas connection?

Eden Brae charged $132 to me. They are charging you a lot.

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Harris
Jun 23, 2021 2:31 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 June 2021

Downpipe requirements for a charged system - help please!

Downpipe requirements for a charged system - help please!

Of interest... The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Technical Solution Sheet 4:05 recommended the use of sub surface DWV pipes for charged…

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SaveH2O
Jun 23, 2021 10:03 am
SaveH2O
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 June 2021

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

Home units rely on property price fluctuations and inflation. Developing investment properties involves adding value and offer 3-5 Times the return while you have better…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 23, 2021 10:03 am
StructuralBIMGuy
bashworth
bashworth
20 June 2021

House Sitting lower than footpath level

House Sitting lower than footpath level

Yes together with the fact that people drive through standing water in the road. I took this photo a couple of months back but I went past it yesterday and the sand bags…

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bashworth
Jun 20, 2021 12:28 pm
bashworth
Quentino
Quentino
20 June 2021

Owner Builder loan options

Owner Builder loan options

Great info.Thanks heaps for posting. What you say was confirmed by my brother in law this evening, who secured a $150k loan based on a number of desired spends (update…

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Quentino
Jun 20, 2021 12:29 am

Does this look right? I don't know muh about slabs construction etc, though seems to me this would weaken the slab? I don't see.the next to do it.right on the edge of slab?

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Takemymoney
Jun 19, 2021 4:00 pm
Althom
Althom
19 June 2021

Change tempering valve on hot water system

Change tempering valve on hot water system

How long was he there for? Plumbers generally have a $150-175 call out fee that covers the first 15 minutes labour and then it's $30-45 per minutes thereafter.

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Althom
Jun 19, 2021 9:35 am
Althom
Jojac
Jojac
18 June 2021

Manhole

Manhole

Hi Simeon, Yes, i think it is for stormwater.. attaching here the stormwater catchment plan which I’ve seen from the developers engineering plan.. our land is lot…

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Jojac
Jun 18, 2021 9:21 pm
SandyKS
SandyKS
18 June 2021

Drain under deck?

Drain under deck?

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SandyKS
Jun 18, 2021 6:32 pm
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 11:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
domtol
domtol
17 June 2021

Leppington Byron Bay Land registration

Leppington Byron Bay Land registration

Hello guys, does anyone who has built in Liverpool pool council area have an idea of DA Application processing time. Thanks

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domtol
Jun 17, 2021 6:48 pm

You need to increase the discharge capacity and this includes having an overflow pipe on tank 1. And you are right. The plumber either has no idea or is evacuating…

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SaveH2O
Jun 17, 2021 6:03 pm
SaveH2O
Aussieninja
Aussieninja
17 June 2021

Land subsiding - Please Help

Land subsiding - Please Help

I have been thinking of building again in the next 1-2 years. Your statement has reminded me how much hard work the build was. Remember throughout your build that the…

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Aussieninja
Jun 17, 2021 4:39 pm
TrickyD
TrickyD
15 June 2021

Dishwasher space

Dishwasher space

Thanks for your help Chippy.

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TrickyD
Jun 15, 2021 3:24 pm
TrickyD
NSW87
NSW87
15 June 2021

Is Sink in toilet required by BCA?

Is Sink in toilet required by BCA?

Are we required by BCA to have a sink in a separate toilet room if there is a bathroom next door?

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NSW87
Jun 15, 2021 10:04 am
antler
antler
14 June 2021

Whole house water-filter

Whole house water-filter

Since we're looking to build, I was thinking of getting a whole of house water filter. Has anyone had experience with them? The main reason is to avoid chlorine and any…

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antler
Jun 14, 2021 2:48 pm
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 1:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

looks like you already have particleboard down for flooring, I assume the ceiling joist spans been designed for floor loads. There is no truss, you can double/sister the…

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Pulse
Jun 13, 2021 8:49 pm
vistabay
vistabay
13 June 2021

BANK NOT READY

BANK NOT READY

We finally took ownership after over 5 weeks...hooray! That said, I’ll probably die not knowing...we’ve had several excuses!! I will say one thing, thank god for the…

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vistabay
Jun 13, 2021 3:25 pm
Goxxo
Goxxo
13 June 2021

Cracked floor tile in shower

Cracked floor tile in shower

I'm looking for some advice on the best way to approach this. We noticed that a floor tile in the back corner of our shower has cracked. The house is 5 years old, so just…

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Goxxo
Jun 13, 2021 10:55 am
klp
klp
11 June 2021

Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewing

Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewing

I guess in cities like Sydney and Melbourne it would be very easy for the company to get away with doing this with little to no consequence. However, for the smaller…

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klp
Jun 11, 2021 1:49 pm
bashworth
bashworth
10 June 2021

Building a home and salesman bringing random customers throu

Building a home and salesman bringing random customers throu

Annoying . . . but if the salesman is showing people round he must think that the construction is being carried out to a good standard, which is comforting.

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bashworth
Jun 10, 2021 8:34 pm
bashworth
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 June 2021

Fun quiz question

Fun quiz question

It looks like part of an extraterrestrial space craft's landing gear that broke off tens of thousands of years ago when the space craft hit a Mastodon while landing. Am…

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SaveH2O
Jun 10, 2021 7:22 pm
SaveH2O
tangle88
tangle88
10 June 2021

wainscoting wall panel boards

wainscoting wall panel boards

Stewie, just wanted to check should I lay my battens at 450mm space horizontally or vertically?

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tangle88
Jun 10, 2021 5:42 pm
bashworth
bashworth
9 June 2021

Land fall - Help please

Land fall - Help please

Yes, corner to corner. . . Assuming they are 0.2m contours.

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bashworth
Jun 09, 2021 3:36 pm
bashworth
Yaznco
Yaznco
9 June 2021

North facing, small narrow block or not?? Help!

North facing, small narrow block or not?? Help!

Thanks for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate your opinion. I’m thinking it over……

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Yaznco
Jun 09, 2021 2:40 pm
lilaandco
lilaandco
8 June 2021

New Build - Kingston Council area

New Build - Kingston Council area

I would definetly recommend going with a volume builder rather than project managing yourselves. I’ve see a lot of dual occ builds in the bentleigh east / Kingston area…

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lilaandco
Jun 08, 2021 8:59 pm
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
8 June 2021

Mirror size - Powder room

Mirror size - Powder room

Why not cut some cardboard to the size you have in mind and stick it to the wall with masking (or other) tape, leave it a day or so and adjust the size if you don't think…

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Allnamesrgone
Jun 08, 2021 9:31 am
SandyKS
SandyKS
8 June 2021

Fencing

Fencing

Thank you for the reply. Our fence is newly built just a week ago and I took the photo. Where can I report this to settle the issue if it was just in case damaged by my…

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SandyKS
Jun 08, 2021 5:14 am
inxs
inxs
7 June 2021

Retrospective Building Permit

Retrospective Building Permit

Great. Thankyou for the detailed reply. I took hundreds of photos along every stage, so hopefully that would minimise the opening up requirements. Do you think a…

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inxs
Jun 07, 2021 3:49 pm
JoRayMe
JoRayMe
5 June 2021

Glass ‘grey’ or dark grey

Glass ‘grey’ or dark grey

Does anyone here live the glass Impacts ...positive negative ...

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JoRayMe
Jun 05, 2021 8:37 pm
JoRayMe
JoRayMe
5 June 2021

Doggy door

Doggy door

Ahh that was a decade ago... Google there is much .. I will post when we fit next build, could be a while with market impacts... but we will probably do 2 in new build as…

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JoRayMe
Jun 05, 2021 8:34 pm
crompton29
crompton29
5 June 2021

Needs some advise on facade color selection

Needs some advise on facade color selection

Hi. Thank you for your reply. We are not sure yet. As far as we know, it should be baked not painted. Although some builders used painted one. We'll know for sure after…

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crompton29
Jun 05, 2021 1:33 pm
Home_Heart
Home_Heart
4 June 2021

L4600HD Tractor

L4600HD Tractor

Advice on where to buy a good tractor! I decided to buy my 2015 Volvo 5700

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Home_Heart
Jun 04, 2021 8:02 pm
Home_Heart

We had our walls salt damp treated and rerendered a couple of months ago. Now we are getting very damp patches on our walls and condensation droplets (Walls are all…

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Chopes15
Jun 04, 2021 9:10 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
4 June 2021

Small Awkward Block

Small Awkward Block

Hi Stuk Sorry to hear you have had a bad experience. Putting my old project home hat on for a second, given the unusual shape of your lot I think you are going to…

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Ashington Homes
Jun 04, 2021 3:28 am
Ashington Homes
SP82
SP82
3 June 2021

Firstyle Homes - Edmondson Park

Firstyle Homes - Edmondson Park

Hi! I am planning to buy H&L package at the same place. Which lot did u book? SP

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SP82
Jun 03, 2021 6:01 pm
rykkww
rykkww
3 June 2021

HI iam first home buyer. ( FHOG )

HI iam first home buyer. ( FHOG )

HI. I bought land and just paid deposit Builder.??…

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rykkww
Jun 03, 2021 4:24 pm

Hi, Had modified Ambassador 41 as below. Had reduced the same by around 2 squares. Would be great if anybody can offer your views of the changes done, so I can freeze and…

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Venkata
Jun 02, 2021 8:54 pm
Lisa06
Lisa06
2 June 2021

AS3500 Appendix G -Do you have a copy, please?

AS3500 Appendix G -Do you have a copy, please?

Thanks so much -I really appreciate it.

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Lisa06
Jun 02, 2021 3:03 pm
kogan
kogan
2 June 2021

Builder keeps me waiting since I paid 10% deposit in January

Builder keeps me waiting since I paid 10% deposit in January

Hi Simeon, Thanks for your advice. I am still struggling with the builder who has promised to complete my granny flat by Decemeber 2021 but he will only write a date…

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kogan
Jun 02, 2021 11:08 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
31 May 2021

Removing black discolouration/black stains from hardwood flo

Removing black discolouration/black stains from hardwood flo

Pictures would help. Knowing what caused the staining in the first place and what species of timber would help a lot too. Stewie

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Stewie D
May 31, 2021 10:55 am
Berek
Berek
30 May 2021

Timber partition wall

Timber partition wall

If its permanent, then no it needs to be connected to the frame.

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Berek
May 30, 2021 8:17 pm
the_doesnotexist
the_doesnotexist
30 May 2021

Knock Down Rebuild plus Investment - Beginning the Journey

Knock Down Rebuild plus Investment - Beginning the Journey

This might not apply to you if it’s technically two plots of land but I didn’t want the water set up for the “second” lot as I’d have to pay additional…

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the_doesnotexist
May 30, 2021 7:24 pm
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Contracts-Specialist
May 28, 2021 9:26 pm
Contracts-Specialist

When to make payment for stage inspection

When to make payment for stage inspection

Time of payment would depend on the type of contract. Refer to your construction contract, it should have a clause about…

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Contracts-Specialist
May 28, 2021 9:22 pm
Contracts-Specialist

Hi CBPH Sorry to hear you are having a bad experience. We specialise in building in bushfire zones in Sydney so I think we have a pretty good idea on how to comply with…

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Ashington Homes
May 28, 2021 5:54 am
Ashington Homes
aussieta
aussieta
26 May 2021

Pitched ceiling and wall cavity

Pitched ceiling and wall cavity

whatever you use the space for, it will be outside the insulation envelope so allow for new insulation

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aussieta
May 26, 2021 7:23 pm
aussieta

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