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Philip_Green
Philip_Green
25 September 2020

General Discussion topic dumping

General Discussion topic dumping

Such a good point

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Philip_Green
Sep 25, 2020 3:39 pm

Champion Home clause 44.4 - Anyone?

Champion Home clause 44.4 - Anyone?

Thanks for explaining, Simeon. It’s interesting to hear how delays and cash flow affect builders. I get why some builders prefer cost-plus contracts with prices going…

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spoidy21
Feb 07, 2025 8:27 pm
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Eng. B A
Feb 06, 2025 4:22 am

Hi Planning 90mm R2.5 between joists as a minimum in my upcoming extension on stumps. Will see if it's feasible to add more in any way after talking with the builder or…

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863
ML24WA
Feb 04, 2025 8:05 pm
vinoth14dec
vinoth14dec
3 February

Feedback on Installing Midea Multi Split AC (Heating & Cooling) vs Electric Ducted Heating?

Feedback on Installing Midea Multi Split AC (Heating & Cooling) vs Electric Ducted Heating?

I'm looking to install a new heating and cooling system in my home, which has 3 bedrooms, 1 master bedroom, 1 theater room, and 1 living room. I’m considering a Midea…

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vinoth14dec
Feb 03, 2025 4:55 pm
osumme007
osumme007
3 February

Crack and Pop noise in the roof from last 3-4 months!

Crack and Pop noise in the roof from last 3-4 months!

Hey Homeone community, I ’m looking for some…

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osumme007
Feb 03, 2025 10:16 am
fixjets
fixjets
2 February

ness x8 navigator alarm

ness x8 navigator alarm

my 2 key pad screens show DEMO MODE can't get rid of it tried doing the power off battery disconnet off and reconnect after 12 hours still same DEMO mode ,…

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fixjets
Feb 02, 2025 5:17 pm

Hi all. There is a tree on the council strip that has the neighbour's powerlines through it. The other side of the tree is obstructing the proposed powerline path to the…

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arrogant_menace
Feb 01, 2025 8:59 am

We have had a couple of outdoor mains water pipe leaks due to tree roots pushing rocks into pipe. House was built in 1995 whoever built it just backfilled with rocks and…

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MattyOz
Jan 31, 2025 1:36 pm
wgar
wgar
31 January

iCIRT Rating

iCIRT Rating

iCIRT (Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool) is becoming an important factor in the Australian building industry, helping buyers, developers, and lenders assess…

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wgar
Jan 31, 2025 8:17 am
pram1403
pram1403
30 January

Acrylic garage doors? Anyone?

Acrylic garage doors? Anyone?

I’ve seen acrylic garage doors on a few houses around here, and they do look sleek, but I can’t imagine choosing them myself. Here in Phoenix, the heat can get…

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pram1403
Jan 30, 2025 7:20 pm
chrisbayly
chrisbayly
30 January

remove floor tyles

remove floor tyles

we are in perth area and want to get an idea of the cost to remove floor tyles and prepare surface for a laminate recover.

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chrisbayly
Jan 30, 2025 9:38 am
alexp79
alexp79
28 January

Can residential geotech reports be ultra conservative?

Can residential geotech reports be ultra conservative?

You can also consider longer/wider footings for your deck, so you don't even bother with soil capacity calculations.

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alexp79
Jan 28, 2025 7:45 pm
afpo23
afpo23
25 January

Underexposed patch of driveway

Underexposed patch of driveway

Hello I have a small patch on my driveway which is under exposed. It’s about 100mm wide by 100mm long. Really annoys me. Is there anything that can be done to expose…

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afpo23
Jan 25, 2025 7:34 am
aferraro
aferraro
24 January

Is it worth chasing builder after domestic building insurance claim?

Is it worth chasing builder after domestic building insurance claim?

thanks emmab the home is an extension and renovation and it was less than 10 years ago

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aferraro
Jan 24, 2025 1:11 pm
Mrs Dee
Mrs Dee
23 January

Oakford homes in Goolwa North SA

Oakford homes in Goolwa North SA

What are your experiences with Oakford homes builder? We're just about enter cooling off period, and would like to know of your experiences, specially the negative ones. Thanks

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Mrs Dee
Jan 23, 2025 1:04 pm
Andrey Saboteev
Andrey Saboteev
22 January

What material is this ceiling made of?

What material is this ceiling made of?

Looks like plaster to me. If it's modern, it should generally not be harmful

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Andrey Saboteev
Jan 22, 2025 2:39 am
Andrey Saboteev

Balcony floor covering

Balcony floor covering

The roof frame system would have been designed to take the dead load of the roof only. Before you get too excited with a balcony you will need to confirm with an engineer…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 20, 2025 10:30 pm
BuildingandLegal

Doorjambs&architraves penetrate tiles

Doorjambs&architraves penetrate tiles

There is meant to be a couple of mm gap between the bottom of the jambs and architraves and the finish floor level of the tiles. The separation prevents water wicking up…

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862
BuildingandLegal
Jan 20, 2025 10:18 pm
BuildingandLegal
worldofmud
worldofmud
20 January

Does knocking down an old building potentially lose building entitlement?

Does knocking down an old building potentially lose building entitlement?

Not sure your local council conditions but often you can maintain current setbacks by going through a DA as alterations and additions rather than a new build, hence the…

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worldofmud
Jan 20, 2025 6:53 pm
prolecs
prolecs
20 January

Insulated composite "Gyproc" for home ceilings

Insulated composite "Gyproc" for home ceilings

Hi, does anyone know of a ceiling lining a la Gyproc, that has insulation as part of the product? I can't find anything online for use in the home, and it seems a rather…

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prolecs
Jan 20, 2025 8:47 am
Rabz
Rabz
20 January

Stormwater issue

Stormwater issue

Hi everyone, I need some help figuring out what’s going on. Every time there’s heavy rain, water keeps coming into the garage of our new home in Marsden Park. I…

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Rabz
Jan 20, 2025 12:02 am
IsabellaBoots
IsabellaBoots
19 January

Steel Frame Price 2020

Steel Frame Price 2020

after 4 years, how is the Summit Home with steel frame doing? I am considering building with Summit

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IsabellaBoots
Jan 19, 2025 6:57 pm

Hi all, Would appreciate some advice on how to clean up the paint job around this window frame. The frame extends across the width of the room and joins straight up to…

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Clueless Engineer
Jan 19, 2025 9:40 am
chippy
chippy
17 January

Dismantle waterfall stone top cabinet for transport

Dismantle waterfall stone top cabinet for transport

Unfortunately you can't dismantle and then put it back together at the other end and expect it to be perfect. The mitred waterfall ends are glued/epoxied and finished on…

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chippy
Jan 17, 2025 11:23 am
chippy
Parlo21
Parlo21
17 January

Crawl space

Crawl space

we have a 70's house that is split level, any idea if all split levels have a crawl space? I can't find one and really want to check under 2nd level

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Parlo21
Jan 17, 2025 11:16 am
danderso
danderso
16 January

Tribecca

Tribecca

After nearly two years of construction promises we have pulled out of our contract. After a further six weeks the project does not yet have an occupation…

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danderso
Jan 16, 2025 5:11 pm
MnMs789
MnMs789
16 January

HGWA - Electrical Pack

HGWA - Electrical Pack

Hi all, I’m looking to build the Maldives plan with HGWA but wasn’t sure about the electrical inclusions. Does anyone know what the electrical incisions are such as…

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MnMs789
Jan 16, 2025 1:24 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
15 January

Any updates on this material please?

Any updates on this material please?

Looks like old chipboard past it's use by date. Can you not replace all the panels or maybe try the other surface by turning them over?

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ECOECO
Jan 15, 2025 4:31 pm
ECOECO

I installed a ceiling fan under a ceiling rose. However it obviously doesn't sit flush against the ceiling so wobbles and makes noise while turned on. Would appreciate any…

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weststigers89
Jan 14, 2025 8:45 pm
chippy
chippy
14 January

How to clean/restore old brick

How to clean/restore old brick

Pool chlorine and a detergent mixed in water. You apply it to the brick work, let it dwell for about 10 minutes and then use a high pressure water cleaner to wash it…

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chippy
Jan 14, 2025 11:09 am
chippy
ajantakadam
ajantakadam
13 January

San Remo EdgeWater Estate

San Remo EdgeWater Estate

Hi All. I was wondering if anyone is building in EdgeWater San Remo. Can I get some details about which builder you are building with and the site costs. We are getting…

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ajantakadam
Jan 13, 2025 12:58 pm
building-expert
building-expert
13 January

Flat Roof - Pooling Water

Flat Roof - Pooling Water

Dipped roof is either a structural weakness or damage to timber frame from termite activity. You should invest in a competent inspection.

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building-expert
Jan 13, 2025 8:07 am
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 January

50mm downpipes

50mm downpipes

Re the gap, it is more than likely, if it is a syphonic system, that they made sure that the pipe has a vacuum break. The house either has an expertly designed syphonic…

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SaveH2O
Jan 12, 2025 8:27 pm
SaveH2O
Lisa06
Lisa06
12 January

Grey Water

Grey Water

Indeed it is. No, the tank didn't smell, because the tank was conveniently empty when we completed our viewing! But it was the REA who told us about the storage of the…

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Lisa06
Jan 12, 2025 5:48 pm
AlexLawyer
AlexLawyer
12 January

QLD - Builder finished without notifying Building Certifier

QLD - Builder finished without notifying Building Certifier

Hi Beechey, you're right about that. Despite all the consumer protection agencies and building watchdogs out there, the only real way to enforce your contract is by…

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AlexLawyer
Jan 12, 2025 7:52 am
AlexLawyer
AlexLawyer
AlexLawyer
11 January

HIA Contract review with lawyer (Sydney)

HIA Contract review with lawyer (Sydney)

Hello, building lawyer here. Much of what has been said above is spot on: the builder won't like departing from the standard terms of the HIA contract (but it doesn't hurt…

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AlexLawyer
Jan 11, 2025 6:54 am
AlexLawyer
Celena Marie
Celena Marie
10 January

Brick mortar not meeting code

Brick mortar not meeting code

We are at lock up with our home and paid for a building inspection as we are concerned about the over all quality of our build. Among many things our brick motar exceeds…

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Celena Marie
Jan 10, 2025 2:39 pm
GK12
GK12
9 January

House exterior and facade colour scheme: thoughts on colorbond wallaby and dover white together

House exterior and facade colour scheme: thoughts on colorbond wallaby and dover white together

Thank you so much for your reply! I keep wondering if the dover white fascia and gable are too white with wallaby but it might also darken the wallaby a little...I was…

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GK12
Jan 09, 2025 9:43 pm
Roondog19
Roondog19
8 January

Demolition Contractor Melbourne

Demolition Contractor Melbourne

Thanks so much for the recommendation and the hot tip. Will definitely do this.

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Roondog19
Jan 08, 2025 6:37 pm

Bathroom waterstop

Bathroom waterstop

The waterstop at the unenclosed shower entrance is correct. The waterstop at the cavity slider just disappears under the door?? it should return back into the wet area…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 05, 2025 9:59 pm
BuildingandLegal
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
5 January

URBAN MYTHS .... ?

URBAN MYTHS .... ?
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Now its Qantas ! They want to give me $100. All I have to do is sign in and give them my details. Amazing - all these people wanting to give me money.

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Saint Mike
Jan 05, 2025 6:18 pm
Saint Mike
Bes
Bes
5 January

My Experience with Mackay and Sons

My Experience with Mackay and Sons

Hello Zina Marie. Yes. They come across as honest but they are FAR from it. I almost go burnt but when I read the fine print .... and I have to say they were pushing me…

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Bes
Jan 05, 2025 2:55 pm

Hi everyone, pre-purchase inspection for a property in Perth identified an "unsecured tie-down rods" in a single storey house.?? Any idea about the costing to fix this…

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mansawant
Jan 05, 2025 2:27 pm

Australian Standards - Free Access

Australian Standards - Free Access

We can send billions of dollars to Ukraine but we cannot have Australian standards free of cost.

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building-expert
Jan 04, 2025 9:29 pm
building-expert
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
4 January

Understanding retaining walls

Understanding retaining walls

Talk to your local council/building certifier regarding certification requirements for retaining walls even if you are retaining small heights. Different councils may have…

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Eng. B A
Jan 04, 2025 5:02 am
JBland
JBland
3 January

Increasing room height

Increasing room height

Hi, I purchased a home and did a reconfiguration by making the old kitchen in the cottage a bedroom and wanted to relocate the new kitchen outside on a concrete slab that…

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JBland
Jan 03, 2025 9:03 am
emmab
emmab
2 January

Builder using 10mm plasterboard instead of 13mm

Builder using 10mm plasterboard instead of 13mm

Thanks! It's good to know that. How can you tell if my existing lining is cement lining or plasterboard?

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emmab
Jan 02, 2025 7:03 pm
takenbyWine
takenbyWine
20 December 2024

Remove telecom line when demolish house

Remove telecom line when demolish house

You’ll need to contact your telecom provider or NBN to properly disconnect the line. Cutting it yourself could cause issues or fines, as it’s not allowed. They’ll…

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takenbyWine
Dec 20, 2024 9:21 pm
takenbyWine
takenbyWine
20 December 2024

Installation of plasterboard in garage

Installation of plasterboard in garage

If it's a standard garage, a Level 3 finish is typically acceptable unless it's being converted into a living space, in which case higher standards (like Level 4 or 5)…

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takenbyWine
Dec 20, 2024 9:19 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
19 December 2024

DIY sediment trap on charged rainwater harvesting system

DIY sediment trap on charged rainwater harvesting system

I started designing and prototyping a superior leaf diverter in April 2015 but had to shelve it in September 2015 because the 500-micron filter, which had unique flow…

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SaveH2O
Dec 19, 2024 8:16 pm
SaveH2O

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