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gabbybuild10
gabbybuild10
13 October 2010

is it cheaper to organise ur own site works??

is it cheaper to organise ur own site works??

this thread has an interesting viewpoint from the builders' side and how "cheaper" site costs can become more expensive:

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gabbybuild10
Oct 13, 2010 11:48 am
ref_kt
ref_kt
12 October 2010

Termite attack

Termite attack

Glad it worked out well for you in terms of getting it done promptly. And as a bonus in time for the wedding. Congratulations on taking the plunge ;-)

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ref_kt
Oct 12, 2010 6:57 am
ref_kt
bennettprivate
bennettprivate
12 October 2010

Soakwells?

Soakwells?

It was so easy we just noticed a guy doing someone elses and asked for a price. 2500 compared with builder 4000. Said go for it as slab had…

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bennettprivate
Oct 12, 2010 1:53 am
bennettprivate
Aiah
Aiah
11 October 2010

Anti Termites

Anti Termites

I have Jarrah floor boards, had the offcuts on the wood pile for a year or 2, termites ate everything but the jarrah, its not to thier liking me thinks.

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Aiah
Oct 11, 2010 5:12 pm
Aiah
gabbybuild10
gabbybuild10
9 October 2010

Is anyone using a building broker in Perth?

Is anyone using a building broker in Perth?

Hi, this reply is prob too late, but i thought i'd add that we are going with master building brokers MBB in perth and they seem good. they got our plans drawn up and…

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gabbybuild10
Oct 09, 2010 8:56 pm
kexkez
kexkez
5 October 2010

Best online shopping sites

Best online shopping sites

try these recent threads in the coffee break section viewtopic.php?f=36&t=39161 viewtopic.php?f=36&t=39163 viewtopic.php?f=36&t=39163 There have been previous…

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kexkez
Oct 05, 2010 10:34 pm
kexkez
Strumer
Strumer
30 September 2010

Under Cupboard Downlights for Flat Pack Kitchen Cupboards

Under Cupboard Downlights for Flat Pack Kitchen Cupboards

It can be quite easily done in a number of ways - it sounds like you want to put lamps in the top of the cabinets providing internal illumination? There are quite a few…

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Strumer
Sep 30, 2010 7:05 pm
Strumer
mimaranda
mimaranda
30 September 2010

Botched Excavation - Help!

Botched Excavation - Help!

Thanks for feedback everyone. I am still going to try and get the excavator to fix it. Will keep you posted as to the outcome.

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mimaranda
Sep 30, 2010 2:44 pm
wolf_rt
wolf_rt
29 September 2010

Painting Bungle - Help Wanted

Painting Bungle - Help Wanted

i see what you mean, mecha-wombat, paint stores dont 'push' this product, more than any other, however im sure most diy'ers would live with the smell/turps cleanup, if…

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wolf_rt
Sep 29, 2010 4:27 pm
4xsama
4xsama
26 September 2010

Ladder Trusses/Lace Trusses

Ladder Trusses/Lace Trusses

Hi, I am looking to use a ladder/lace truss for the roof of my living room. The roof/ceiling will rake to the north where the main glazing will be. Reason's I want to…

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4xsama
Sep 26, 2010 5:27 pm
bassmanwa
bassmanwa
25 September 2010

Rezoning a block and building on it

Rezoning a block and building on it

Thanks for the help, it seemed so daunting a task, the property we live on currently has nothing owing as it is an equity manager type of account, but feel that instead of…

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bassmanwa
Sep 25, 2010 2:21 pm
jayw
jayw
20 September 2010

What would have have done yourself?

What would have have done yourself?

Hi, Depends how brave you are - i think DIY can cause more problems at times, i've seen people do something themselves only to not be happy with it and end up paying more…

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jayw
Sep 20, 2010 10:58 pm
jayw
SouthFreo
SouthFreo
19 September 2010

Treating Jarrah Timber Roof

Treating Jarrah Timber Roof

Our 1990's house has jarrah roof timbers. It's only more recent WA houses that use pine trusses. It's all driven by cost - jarrah has become more expensive now that supply…

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SouthFreo
Sep 19, 2010 11:39 pm
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
14 September 2010

Tiles that don't look like tiles.....

Tiles that don't look like tiles.....

Why dont you go laminated timber floors. cheap enough and are hard wearing. We put them in our old home with 4 crazy kids and a huge dog that lived inside and never…

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Rudolf1980
Sep 14, 2010 5:34 pm
Rudolf1980
aid
aid
13 September 2010

Electrics, anyone?

Electrics, anyone?

Hi E1109, putting them higher is a very good idea. Thanks your advice.

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aid
Sep 13, 2010 4:28 pm
Matlan
Matlan
11 September 2010

Help with colour scheme for skillion house

Help with colour scheme for skillion house

The house frontage is 13.6m and the block is 20m frontage. There will be 2m on the south side and 4m on the north side (for our boat).

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Matlan
Sep 11, 2010 9:27 pm
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fairy blue
Sep 11, 2010 6:56 pm
fairy blue
TUBBYM
TUBBYM
7 September 2010

Alarm Options - 4 X 2 in perth

Alarm Options - 4 X 2 in perth

just to give u an idea of the price, the company I work for has a basic package which is $990 including, which is 2 PIR's internal/External sirens, keypad, NX 8 panel.…

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TUBBYM
Sep 07, 2010 2:16 pm
arkanah
arkanah
6 September 2010

Battle axe subdivision approved by the WAPC - where to now?

Battle axe subdivision approved by the WAPC - where to now?

ah! understood. I thought you meant selling the vacant block only. Still, a lot of people are unaware of these traps so I hope both of our information helps someone.

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arkanah
Sep 06, 2010 12:59 pm
bless_you
bless_you
15 September 2010

Refurbishing Aluminium

Refurbishing Aluminium

karcher will do this job id say! any sort of high pressure cleaner

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bless_you
Sep 15, 2010 8:31 pm
TheOK
TheOK
5 September 2010

Patio Roof Trusses

Patio Roof Trusses

Stick Built means built 'on…

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TheOK
Sep 05, 2010 12:37 am
TheOK
Joel_Landscaper
Joel_Landscaper
19 December 2010

Indoor pool Advice Please

Indoor pool Advice Please

We did some landscaping for a client with an indoor pool and the room its in needs to be the same temperature or warmer than the pool water. So they've got a massive…

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Joel_Landscaper
Dec 19, 2010 10:13 am
kexkez
kexkez
29 August 2010

Magnetic Paint

Magnetic Paint

friends of ours put up cork tiles as a pin board on a section of wall for this purpose

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kexkez
Aug 29, 2010 7:25 pm
kexkez
ECOECO
ECOECO
22 August 2010

it IS A load bearing wall oh no

it IS A load bearing wall oh no

Hi, Arches can of course support loads, as the Romans knew, but they have to be properly constructed for it, and yours…

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ECOECO
Aug 22, 2010 7:34 am
ECOECO
jayw
jayw
20 August 2010

Hills Builder Perth - Recommendations?

Hills Builder Perth - Recommendations?

i think its hard for earthworkers at times as they often have to quote on a lot of jobs but have no guarantees they'll get the work. because they are one of the first…

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jayw
Aug 20, 2010 3:16 pm
jayw
Chuq
Chuq
14 August 2010

Building a new house

Building a new house

Is building and then selling straight away a viable option?

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Chuq
Aug 14, 2010 4:11 pm
Chuq
zion187reigneth
zion187reigneth
6 August 2010

Renovating Advice - Enclosing Rooms, adding doors.

Renovating Advice - Enclosing Rooms, adding doors.

Hi All I have always built new houses before - but now we are looking at purchasing an established house and I need to some renovation questions…

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zion187reigneth
Aug 06, 2010 11:56 pm
loulou111
loulou111
6 August 2010

Prestart

Prestart

Hi Bel Thanks for that info on Michelle, but I was actually wanting to have a face to face consultation rather than an online one. I have brochures / swabs etc that I…

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loulou111
Aug 06, 2010 2:52 pm
Spa Matz
Spa Matz
4 August 2010

Problem regarding Soakwells. Need help, many thanks!

Problem regarding Soakwells. Need help, many thanks!

You can link up the soakwells so that when one fills it cascades into the next, or split the downpipe. Just remember to allow breathing space between the downpipe end and…

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Spa Matz
Aug 04, 2010 12:20 pm
troppo
troppo
1 August 2010

Easement liability?

Easement liability?

I have recently purchased a block in a new subdivision with a drainage easement in the back part of the block. I dont have any great issue with the easement but I dont…

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troppo
Aug 01, 2010 11:42 pm
lilfeggle
lilfeggle
31 July 2010

Retaining Walls - Secret Harbour WA

Retaining Walls - Secret Harbour WA

Hi Abbeybox - Re retaining walls in Secret Harbour, they guys who are constructing the walls in Spyglass Hill do most of the work in Secret Harbour, if you require their…

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lilfeggle
Jul 31, 2010 12:10 pm
lilfeggle
ikana2010
ikana2010
31 July 2010

Does anybody know when install alfresco, is machine needed??

Does anybody know when install alfresco, is machine needed??

Does anybody know when install alfresco, is machine needed?? I am asking this is due to the fact I have very limited access to my backyard due to the fact the area I am…

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ikana2010
Jul 31, 2010 6:28 am
SubwAy
SubwAy
28 July 2010

Your opinion - retaining wall

Your opinion - retaining wall

Hi guys, Thanks for the replies and comments :-) Thanks to ed @ EcoClassic as well; I just know that my English isn't perfect yet and I hate when someone can't write…

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SubwAy
Jul 28, 2010 11:29 pm
ScoZzz
ScoZzz
21 July 2010

Filling in carport

Filling in carport

Awesome, Thanks for that.

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ScoZzz
Jul 21, 2010 1:30 pm
flagstaffIV
flagstaffIV
11 July 2010

What do I do with the plainest house frontage in the world

What do I do with the plainest house frontage in the world
1, 2

Go for it!!!!!!!!! The more colour around the better I reckon ;-) On another note..... just got a quote for timber venetians (the window is an…

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flagstaffIV
Jul 11, 2010 2:41 pm
flagstaffIV

Walk In Robe, not sure what to do, HELP!

Walk In Robe, not sure what to do, HELP!

These companies are Perth based go have a look at their website and make your decision from there. www.completewardrobesupplies.com.au, www.creativebydesign.com.au,

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barkersontheblock
May 28, 2010 9:42 am
issy jo
issy jo
24 May 2010

Inspection

Inspection

Hi Sara, I think independent building inspections are well worth the investment. Consider the amount you are investing in your house- the IBI's charge is nothing in…

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issy jo
May 24, 2010 11:20 pm
issy jo
sara.alag
sara.alag
18 May 2010

Soakwells with builder or after handover

Soakwells with builder or after handover

hi bargainhunterbec, could u please pm the web address - its been deleted.

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sara.alag
May 18, 2010 11:18 am
aLLaNNa1
aLLaNNa1
14 May 2010

Need advice on adding wall power point.

Need advice on adding wall power point.

Yea we're building with a project builder...

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aLLaNNa1
May 14, 2010 11:14 am
Oceanus2
Oceanus2
30 April 2010

Insulation???

Insulation???

We're building with Dale A and get R3.0 as standard. I *think* most builders would have the same? Ask your consultant for a spec sheet for the standard inclusions.. quite…

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Oceanus2
Apr 30, 2010 1:34 pm
sara.alag
sara.alag
12 April 2010

Change plans after contract signed

Change plans after contract signed

Thanks all for your comments. Really helpful!!!! We have decided not to go with this new plan because : 1. We want to convert the alfresco in the plan to a games room.…

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sara.alag
Apr 12, 2010 1:50 pm
Rowena
Rowena
2 April 2010

Have a happy and safe Easter

Have a happy and safe Easter

Ditto. have a great weekend, stay safe and drive like a nanna!

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Rowena
Apr 02, 2010 10:24 am
Rowena
celica
celica
1 April 2010

Waterproofing a parapet wall on the Neighbours side

Waterproofing a parapet wall on the Neighbours side

We had this problem although from the opposite side. The neighbours complained of a damp look and smell in their garage. Their floor was about 2 under our soil level…

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celica
Apr 01, 2010 8:15 am
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kexkez
Mar 27, 2010 11:08 pm
kexkez

Same happening in QLD with the cyclone up there. Hope you get building soon. Fingers crossed. Good Luck.

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 10:00 am
kid81
kid81
22 March 2010

timber vs Steel Roof truss

timber vs Steel Roof truss

Sorry, forgot to add noise. Most noise in a home is caused by flooring joists. Timber or steel in a roof or wall (if constructed properly) will not cause noise. Floor…

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kid81
Mar 22, 2010 10:49 am
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
10 March 2010

Costa's Garden Odyssey on SBS

Costa's Garden Odyssey on SBS

next Thursday folks :) 8pm SBS 1

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 10, 2010 8:44 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
camyperth
camyperth
5 March 2010

North Facing Homes

North Facing Homes

Hi, The house we are in now is north facing. We built it 16yrs ago, Going by your plan yor main bedroom is north facing, We have three rooms at the front, lounge with eave…

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camyperth
Mar 05, 2010 9:59 pm
haywgl
haywgl
1 March 2010

Tsunami Warning FNQld

Tsunami Warning FNQld

Thanks for your thoughts everyone - she sees the neurologist on Friday so hopefully we will know more then! That is awful Rowena :n: I wasn't too happy with them shipping…

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haywgl
Mar 01, 2010 7:53 am
haywgl

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