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arodc
arodc
4 July 2017

Small bulges in new plasterboard

Small bulges in new plasterboard

Thanks, I appreciate your comments

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arodc
Jul 04, 2017 10:19 pm
qebtel
qebtel
4 July 2017

Fencing Land Next to Reserve

Fencing Land Next to Reserve

If they are not solicitors they wont be able to deal with it, its a nonstandard issue and they'll likely refer you to a solicitor. Tell them you dont want it and see what…

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qebtel
Jul 04, 2017 10:14 pm
alexp79
alexp79
4 July 2017

Bricklayers in Sydney

Bricklayers in Sydney

How much do they cost today? I remember they were charging around $1/per standard brick 5 years ago, then it was $1.5, what is it like nowadays?

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alexp79
Jul 04, 2017 4:14 pm
Adelaide Girl
Adelaide Girl
3 July 2017

Floor Plan Advice Please :-)

Floor Plan Advice Please :-)
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Do people think the staircase is on the correct side of the hallway, or should it be on the other side???

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Adelaide Girl
Jul 03, 2017 5:55 pm
AKB
AKB
3 July 2017

3 car garage widths

3 car garage widths

We have a three car garage. It's 10m wide by 6 metres deep. I don't know that I would go much smaller. Just opening doors etc

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AKB
Jul 03, 2017 3:34 pm
AKB
Joker
Joker
3 July 2017

Dust in Walk in Robe

Dust in Walk in Robe

Yes they do get dusty, I place some jackets in suit bags.

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Joker
Jul 03, 2017 12:15 pm
Joker
Joker
2 July 2017

Floor covering suggestion

Floor covering suggestion

The porcelain tiles with labour would generally be more expensive, just need to ensure Tiler does the right practices.

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Joker
Jul 02, 2017 6:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 July 2017

Block work

Block work

@okayama, lucky you took photos....happy to assist please keep us update! Cheers

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 01, 2017 10:39 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 June 2017

Difference between building surveyor/building inspector

Difference between building surveyor/building inspector

I agree with StructralBIMGuy, you shouldn't have hired a surveyor recommended by the builder. The reason why the legislation was changed to allow the buyer to appoint…

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SaveH2O
Jun 30, 2017 11:57 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 June 2017

Smartflo Gutters

Smartflo Gutters

A 90mm pipe's flow with a 1:100 slope is given by AS 2200 as 360 lpm. Even with a bit more charge, the 90mm stormwater pipe would struggle with your roof area as you have…

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SaveH2O
Jun 29, 2017 7:06 pm
SaveH2O
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 June 2017

Using an external designer

Using an external designer

@matt1927 "Blank canvas and Open cheque Book?" Project builders build homes that the average punters can afford and there is always one Corner House in a display village…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 29, 2017 10:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 June 2017

Provisional Allowances

Provisional Allowances

Correct, I was good at school but even better as an internet engineer assisting Battlers & Punters on site. I am expecting some big announcements from major building…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 27, 2017 9:47 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Isabellasmithadams
Isabellasmithadams
27 June 2017

Large cracks at front of house? HELP!

Large cracks at front of house? HELP!

Nice one! But I think it wont be that easy to fix

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Isabellasmithadams
Jun 27, 2017 5:56 am
alexp79
alexp79
24 June 2017

Court with Alfresco, Passive Solar Heating

Court with Alfresco, Passive Solar Heating

Hi Guys, Thanks a lot for your comments. Here is my view: 1) Kitchen and living will be certainly getting some northern sun during winter (kitchen should not be…

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alexp79
Jun 24, 2017 12:43 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
24 June 2017

Building a narrow house on a wide land advantages.

Building a narrow house on a wide land advantages.

Agree with Beetaloo. Ideally you should build a rectangular house, along the E-W axis, so the longer sides have north & south. Locate your living areas to the north, so…

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ddarroch
Jun 24, 2017 10:14 am

Hey there, I am just after some advice, we have had a meeting today with our SS and a inspector after saying we are not happy with our brickwork, mainly the window sills,…

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Ladybugs2
Jun 20, 2017 9:06 pm
Ladybugs2
ThomasMaloney
ThomasMaloney
20 June 2017

Storage during knockdown

Storage during knockdown

I agree with the suggestions here but firstly let me congratulate you on your good fortune of having your parents around near you! I should think that if they aren't too…

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ThomasMaloney
Jun 20, 2017 1:17 pm
ThomasMaloney
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 June 2017

Gyprock (Drywall) VS White set (Plaster)

Gyprock (Drywall) VS White set (Plaster)

I suppose if there were painters on this forum they would start complaining about how they're constantly fixing up wet plasterers faulty work. I agree a lot of people are…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 20, 2017 7:46 am
StructuralBIMGuy
AvaG
AvaG
20 June 2017

KDR or other options?

KDR or other options?

When our neighbours were in the same position, they had a real estate agent come out to assess their place. Based on their property and market conditions, he recommended…

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AvaG
Jun 20, 2017 12:56 am
6uldv8shae
6uldv8shae
19 June 2017

what would be the best & cheapest material to build a indoor

what would be the best & cheapest material to build a indoor

*** SORRY *** ABOVE POST WAS MEANT TO SAY : "build an indoor slide" ON THE END OF THE ABOVE TOPIC SENTENCE.

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6uldv8shae
Jun 19, 2017 9:32 pm
6uldv8shae
6uldv8shae
19 June 2017

kids bedroom reno

kids bedroom reno

How neat! Looks like an amazing space for kids!

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6uldv8shae
Jun 19, 2017 8:31 pm
Old Bloke
Old Bloke
18 June 2017

Demolition recommendation

Demolition recommendation

Hey guys old thread but for anyone who may be looking for a reliable company to get a quote from: Demo Logic They just done our house and couldn’t be happier. They were…

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Old Bloke
Jun 18, 2017 6:39 pm
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jellybean57
Jun 16, 2017 9:43 pm
vikushivu
vikushivu
16 June 2017

2 Bedroom Downstairs Floor Plan (Two Story Home) ?

2 Bedroom Downstairs Floor Plan (Two Story Home) ?

Hi Team, Land Size 600Sqm (20m Frontage X 30m Length) Location - Oxley (Brisbane) I am after floor plan which has 2 Bedroom Downstairs. (1 Master bedroom + 1 Standard…

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vikushivu
Jun 16, 2017 12:30 pm
kalleyhome
kalleyhome
16 June 2017

In-vogue WA Prestart Costs ?

In-vogue WA Prestart Costs ?

Anyone recently built with In-Vogue and can share how much extra you paid for tiling to dp from floor to ceiling (over standard) and for shaker doors, i.e thermolaminated…

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kalleyhome
Jun 16, 2017 11:05 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 June 2017

Bricks (no cladding) top floor - double story

Bricks (no cladding) top floor - double story

Optimising the floor space is always a good idea, as beams and slabs extend to the walls below the problem is generally upper floor setbacks...again you need to put photos…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 16, 2017 8:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 June 2017

Builder has increased our fixed price contract.

Builder has increased our fixed price contract.

@clanwatson Good to hear :-) What you don't want is to pay extra and eventually get overpriced rubbish and then find out a year later your house is worth 20% less in a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 16, 2017 7:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Thanks for your explanation. So at the front if the FS19.95 and FR20.31, is the FS the footpath height of 19.95 and the height of the land at the top of the driveway 20.31…

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First_Timer_Ray
Jun 15, 2017 4:41 pm
First_Timer_Ray
JB1
JB1
15 June 2017

Electrician made a terrible mistake

Electrician made a terrible mistake

Only if you're injured.

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JB1
Jun 15, 2017 4:17 pm
Jagpal
Jagpal
14 June 2017

Looking for Land in Rockbank Area

Looking for Land in Rockbank Area

Hi, I am looking to buy a block of land to build my first home. I don't want to wait till July-August next year for title of the land, that's why not keen on buying from…

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Jagpal
Jun 14, 2017 3:53 pm
snowing
snowing
13 June 2017

Building code for Container house

Building code for Container house

The short answer is.. same requirement as normal house. (brick veneer, weatherboard, etc..) It is just another way to build a house. For container house, you will need to…

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snowing
Jun 13, 2017 8:24 pm
qebtel
qebtel
13 June 2017

Easement Info stormwater

Easement Info stormwater

An easement in Qld has a survey plan lodged with it at time of registration. Has to be the same in Vic. - Do a search at VIC Lands Dept (or whatever it is called) . The …

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qebtel
Jun 13, 2017 3:36 pm
sarb
sarb
12 June 2017

horizontal slat fencing

horizontal slat fencing

Hi I was wondering if anyone has slat fencing? I like the look of it but was wondering can you see through it easily if you use a 9mm gap?I am looking at pvc slat fencing…

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sarb
Jun 12, 2017 1:56 pm
Joker
Joker
10 June 2017

Home owners Checklist for Builders inclusions and Upgrades

Home owners Checklist for Builders inclusions and Upgrades

How about the most important one, Checking quality of work via other customers, not via display home which is next to useless. Also what's under the walls. Sent from…

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Joker
Jun 10, 2017 4:40 pm
GLO
GLO
10 June 2017

Anyone KDR in Campbelltown Macarthur area

Anyone KDR in Campbelltown Macarthur area

Hi, I'd like to hear from others in this district who have or are embarking on their KDR. Thanks GLO

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GLO
Jun 10, 2017 3:57 pm
Freiswold
Freiswold
10 June 2017

Wainscoting - wall panelling Sydney

Wainscoting - wall panelling Sydney

Can anyone recommend a great chippie who could quote on installing some wainscoting in our house? Our builder has advised to do it after handover, so it would be great to…

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Freiswold
Jun 10, 2017 1:15 pm
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
9 June 2017

Pivot Doors on Displays (Adelaide or Surrounds)

Pivot Doors on Displays (Adelaide or Surrounds)

Awesome to know! We're heading up on Sunday Mount Barker way to show some friends around our block, so that works wonderfully for us to go see one in person!

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JM1911A1
Jun 09, 2017 5:37 pm
JM1911A1
ddarroch
ddarroch
9 June 2017

Broad Reno ideas for enhanced layout

Broad Reno ideas for enhanced layout
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Haha, yeah just lost some of another one, luckily I copied most of it, so could just paste it back in. Yeah, our posts are overlapping. That rear access is a problem. I'm…

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ddarroch
Jun 09, 2017 1:02 pm
ZoePerth
ZoePerth
8 June 2017

Builder Refused to Refund Initial Deposit

Builder Refused to Refund Initial Deposit

I should hope so, without you signing anything they have no claim on a 'deposit' let alone asking for one

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ZoePerth
Jun 08, 2017 2:49 pm
preeeth
preeeth
7 June 2017

Private Building Surveyor for new house

Private Building Surveyor for new house

Thanks SaveH2O for sharing your knowledge 👍

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preeeth
Jun 07, 2017 7:21 pm
preeeth
Teach
Teach
6 June 2017

Homebuyers Ultimate Bayview in Brabham - newbie needing colo

Homebuyers Ultimate Bayview in Brabham - newbie needing colo

Hi everyone Uh oh ... yep it's another post about render colours 😩🙄🤔 At the risk of boring everyone to tears, after relentlessly pouring over this forum for a…

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Teach
Jun 06, 2017 11:37 pm
jazzygirl
jazzygirl
6 June 2017

Carpenter Recommendations Newcastle

Carpenter Recommendations Newcastle

I have an business in new castle, and I think there are two popular carpenters that listed below. M & D Constructions M: 0430 00 1886 LVL Constructions Currently…

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jazzygirl
Jun 06, 2017 7:28 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 June 2017

Materials

Materials

@rorygardner111 Not sure if you mean a suspended floor Slab? If so then I would have to say reinforced concrete material, durability is a function of effective…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 06, 2017 6:59 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
6 June 2017

The limitations of Building + Pest inspections?

The limitations of Building + Pest inspections?

To answer OP question, the biggest limitations of your B&P inspection are not disclaimers, inspection exclusions, and inspection…

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building-expert
Jun 06, 2017 10:28 am
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 June 2017

Builders with fair building contract - do they exist?

Builders with fair building contract - do they exist?

Good building consultants usually do pre contract reviews and they know more about this subject matter and what to look for than solicitors do. A lot of the 'arithmetic'…

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SaveH2O
Jun 05, 2017 11:47 pm
SaveH2O
streety
streety
5 June 2017

Self levelling a floor

Self levelling a floor

Hi guys Have recently been renovating my house it is on stumps. I am just after some advice on self levelling the floor. I had about 9 stumps replaced but he didn't…

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streety
Jun 05, 2017 7:28 pm

Garage wall rendered. (Stupid forum keeps uploading the pics sideways.) House will be fully rendered. House will be fully Rendered.

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keepitreal
Jun 05, 2017 4:23 pm
Joker
Joker
4 June 2017

We are in a builders nightmare

We are in a builders nightmare

Where are you at with this builder, has he done a runner , have you got work paid for and not completed. If not get whats done valued, and if it's marginal, move on …

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Joker
Jun 04, 2017 6:24 pm

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