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tws86
tws86
1 April 2021

Exposed aggregate driveway issues

Exposed aggregate driveway issues

Thought so. All up it was around 90m2, including the driveway and a path around the front and side of the house. I think the driveway alone was 60m2. And it was the same…

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tws86
Apr 01, 2021 1:12 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
31 March 2021

Government Incentives for first home buy/build

Government Incentives for first home buy/build

You still have a couple of months Start on DA and BA simultaneously I'm sure a lot will put down slabs in the dying weeks of June with or without approvals Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 31, 2021 9:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SejaeD
SejaeD
30 March 2021

Metricon telling me I can't use CDC is this correct?

Metricon telling me I can't use CDC is this correct?

Hi Niro88 I just went and read The Hills DCP 2012 ( link below) , I am sure someone who knows more will tell me if I am wrong, but it would seem that they dont have an…

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SejaeD
Mar 30, 2021 8:13 am
SejaeD
BtheB123
BtheB123
30 March 2021

Porter Davis experiences

Porter Davis experiences

Hey there, we looking to build with PD and want to get ahead of the game in sunny queensland. Was keen to run with standard for most items but was considering to do…

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BtheB123
Mar 29, 2021 11:23 pm

Do you have questions about how to lengthen a log and maintain its "force loading" properties? It's very simple ... 1.drawing…

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OsteInmar
Mar 29, 2021 8:25 pm
OsteInmar
OsteInmar
29 March 2021

I have a log house in the woods.

I have a log house in the woods.

I saw the phrase in the title of this forum: "Discuss your home" ... that this is not America, but Australia ... :-D

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OsteInmar
Mar 29, 2021 8:07 pm
Althom
Althom
29 March 2021

Water seeping through neighbours wall

Water seeping through neighbours wall

If the houses are both +100 years old and the seepage has only started recently then something has changed. Stormwater pipe failed? Waterproofing on the neighbours…

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Althom
Mar 29, 2021 9:06 am
Althom
Ed007
Ed007
28 March 2021

Joint between EPS and Brick

Joint between EPS and Brick

Hi all, Building a double storey home in Melbourne. Ground floor is brick veneer. First floor is EPS 100mm. Whole house will be rendered. I would like to avoid having…

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Ed007
Mar 28, 2021 9:39 pm
HaminZa
HaminZa
27 March 2021

Setback rule: Cumberland Council DCP vs. SEPP Housing code?

Setback rule: Cumberland Council DCP vs. SEPP Housing code?

Hi Duo2, Forgot to respond. SEPP/CDC prevails and will overide all DCP controls. I also concur with above comment. The process suggested will confirm also which pathway…

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HaminZa
Mar 27, 2021 7:39 am
Hk_engineer
Hk_engineer
26 March 2021

3 Year old slab moving, now blamed on Landscaping

3 Year old slab moving, now blamed on Landscaping
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Jimmy if you can provide some suggestions based on your experience. My situation is even worse as I bought a PEET Complete home, so Metricon the builder blames it on Peet…

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Hk_engineer
Mar 26, 2021 9:06 pm
Pulse
Pulse
26 March 2021

Concrete Table Weight

Concrete Table Weight

agree with Stevie, google GRFC

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Pulse
Mar 26, 2021 8:37 pm
Apoorva
Apoorva
26 March 2021

Henley Lexington 32 review & site costs Deer Park vic

Henley Lexington 32 review & site costs Deer Park vic

We are planning to knock down and rebuild a house in Deer Park VIC and are considering options including Lexington 32 by Henley - any reviews of what necessary inclusions…

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Apoorva
Mar 26, 2021 5:50 pm
Leona33
Leona33
26 March 2021

Rawson homes Leona 30

Rawson homes Leona 30

We received building constract yesterday. Local sales office here said that they are trying to beat the March 31 deadline for home builders grant. We checked your instagram.

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Leona33
Mar 26, 2021 2:08 pm
Pulse
Pulse
25 March 2021

Is this price exorbitant or normal for a fridge cabinet?

Is this price exorbitant or normal for a fridge cabinet?

Yep that would be for processing eg cut to size and edge banding. The $700 is for installation. The $99 sheet is raw sheet, needs a factory to turn it into a kitchen.

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Pulse
Mar 25, 2021 9:35 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
25 March 2021

Cost of Colorbond Fence vs Timber Fence

Cost of Colorbond Fence vs Timber Fence

Looking into fencing at the moment. What sort of difference in price is there between Colorbond and Timber fences these days? An acquaintance has suggested they are…

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BanjoDan
Mar 25, 2021 3:38 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
25 March 2021

Landscaping with a water grate in the yard.

Landscaping with a water grate in the yard.

You can look for low budget deck permit services. Please write and then we will talk about on details.

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Phil of Sydney
Mar 25, 2021 12:18 pm
T10
T10
25 March 2021

Loose Lay Over Tiles

Loose Lay Over Tiles

Hi All Anyone have experience in having loose lay longboards laid over tiles (Karndean or similar)? We have received 2 quotes. For comparison- for a big house, should…

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T10
Mar 25, 2021 7:29 am
MHjs
MHjs
24 March 2021

Problems with Landscaping

Problems with Landscaping

Hi, I need help please.…

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MHjs
Mar 24, 2021 9:39 pm
build2020
build2020
24 March 2021

Recessed curtain track

Recessed curtain track

We too have been told that the ceiling will need to drop to accommodate the recess. Not willing to loose the 100mm, so will revisit this post handover.

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build2020
Mar 24, 2021 8:16 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 March 2021

Timber species??

Timber species??

I'm unsure but a good place to ask this would be on the Australian woodwork forum https://www.woodworkforums.com/index.php and in this timber section in particular

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Stewie D
Mar 24, 2021 7:09 pm
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arodc
Mar 24, 2021 1:18 pm
C Durban
C Durban
22 March 2021

Newbie

Newbie

Great tip! Many thanks 🙏🏻

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C Durban
Mar 22, 2021 8:31 pm
adrian20
adrian20
22 March 2021

Defect advice

Defect advice

Added some more photos to the folder with a level on the skirting boards, also noticed the rear sliding door frame is very badly warped. It out by around 10mm I've tested…

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adrian20
Mar 22, 2021 5:22 pm
cbm31
cbm31
22 March 2021

Please help about brick work.

Please help about brick work.

I am living in a newly built house which was built in 2017. My garage has a hole and it is leaking. I searched a bit, and it could be part of weep holes. the…

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cbm31
Mar 22, 2021 4:33 pm
gogo65
gogo65
22 March 2021

Where do you follow peoples builds?

Where do you follow peoples builds?

Noname, when i built 8 years ago, Homeone members met up for coffee did walkthroughs of houses etc, there was a lot of banter, that social side is definitely missing now,…

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gogo65
Mar 22, 2021 4:12 pm
gogo65
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 March 2021

Pre-demolition sale of household goods

Pre-demolition sale of household goods

There are recent similar threads, just do a forum search using appropriate key words.

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SaveH2O
Mar 22, 2021 2:11 pm
SaveH2O
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 March 2021

Cost plus contract

Cost plus contract

Thats really good advice We use a labourer for all those cleaning and miscellaneous items for around $20/hour. Definitely get the carpentry quoted and fixed

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SejaeD
Mar 22, 2021 11:34 am
SejaeD
brianbuilds
brianbuilds
21 March 2021

Help ! 35 square double story pricing GJ Gardner

Help ! 35 square double story pricing GJ Gardner

Hi Team, Firstly thanks for your time to read this post I’m about to sign a contract for a 330 square double story home with gj gradner .. just wanted to do a bit of…

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brianbuilds
Mar 21, 2021 9:38 pm
brianbuilds

I agree, if you have ducted A/C then it looks like it could be the condensate drain from the indoor unit. Ours has two pipes, one appears to be a main drain connected…

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robw17
Mar 21, 2021 9:30 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
21 March 2021

Occupation Certificates

Occupation Certificates

Extensive enough to require a development application (DA) or because there were structural changes that needed certification during the build.

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arcadelt
Mar 21, 2021 9:23 pm
waterproof
waterproof
18 March 2021

Options instead of glass windows

Options instead of glass windows

thanks, will hunt down the rules for a better understanding.

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waterproof
Mar 18, 2021 4:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 March 2021

Make or Break Deal : Please guesstimate the cost of the fixe

Make or Break Deal : Please guesstimate the cost of the fixe

How far is the walls and slab deflected out of plane? Here do a proper inspection Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 18, 2021 9:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
17 March 2021

electrical

electrical

It’ll all be getting done by someone who’s got ticket to do that work but just interested to see how it’s all setup

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daisy20202-7
Mar 17, 2021 4:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 March 2021

CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?

CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?

Here you might find this also useful one of a dozen windows and skylights that can a difference Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 17, 2021 3:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Pulse
Pulse
16 March 2021

Best way to block a neighbour's banging kitchen drawers?

Best way to block a neighbour's banging kitchen drawers?

yep really poor design to put a kitchen adjacent to a bedroom. As stated move the bedroom or you need to line the wall with a decoupled wall, rondo 129 on resilient mounts…

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Pulse
Mar 16, 2021 12:54 pm
Sarah87
Sarah87
15 March 2021

Atrium Box Hill NSW

Atrium Box Hill NSW

Yes we have also bought land with them. Not sure when registration will be.. have you had any further updates?

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Sarah87
Mar 15, 2021 1:23 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
15 March 2021

Double glazed windows, upstairs only.

Double glazed windows, upstairs only.

Thanks Muhammad, IA it works out. Feeling stressed but hoping it pays off to do as much research as I can! I so appreciate your help. Thank you

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iknowitsserious
Mar 15, 2021 10:33 am
Althom
Althom
15 March 2021

Installing gate in common driveway

Installing gate in common driveway

When we had to renovate the garages and gates on the territory of our residential block, the most complicated thing was to choose a company that could recreate our idea…

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Althom
Mar 15, 2021 9:28 am
Althom
SejaeD
SejaeD
15 March 2021

Initial pricing & comparing inclusions ? Spreadsheets anyone

Initial pricing & comparing inclusions ? Spreadsheets anyone

Tash My 2 cents ( from experience working for 2 of the largest project builders) if you are going to use a project home builder you are wasting your money getting a…

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SejaeD
Mar 15, 2021 8:17 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
15 March 2021

Duplex. I hope this doesn't sound silly at all.

Duplex. I hope this doesn't sound silly at all.

is it an older Semi? this is very common in sydney

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SejaeD
Mar 15, 2021 6:50 am
SejaeD

It depends on how wide your staircase is going to be. There are different rules governing circular staircases - below 1m wide and over 1m wide. Below are a couple of…

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Stewie D
Mar 14, 2021 8:05 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 March 2021

BUILDING CONSULTANT REPORTS

BUILDING CONSULTANT REPORTS

I take it that the house is not under construction and occupied. Should the faults have been picked up by the building surveyor and, if applicable, by the building…

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SaveH2O
Mar 14, 2021 6:14 am
SaveH2O
Bimbob
Bimbob
13 March 2021

Alternatives to decreasing window size

Alternatives to decreasing window size

Alternatives to reducing Windows to increase energy efficiency? Root and ceiling insulation. Upgrade it as high as possible. Will require ceiling joist upgrades and other…

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Bimbob
Mar 13, 2021 8:33 pm
Mauromario
Mauromario
11 March 2021

Compliance Certificate Clarification

Compliance Certificate Clarification

Id be lushing to have your storm water pipe hydrostatic pressure testing of the storm water pipes, its the only way to find out if you have any faulty joins and leaking…

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Mauromario
Mar 11, 2021 10:07 pm
Kyles1981
Kyles1981
11 March 2021

Bathroom cabinet specs

Bathroom cabinet specs

We’ve bought a unit of the plan and now it’s coming close to settlement other buyers are questioning the height of the cabinets and mirrors in the bathrooms stating…

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Kyles1981
Mar 11, 2021 2:19 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
10 March 2021

Complying development approval help please

Complying development approval help please

your builder could be correct. You are allowed to build a storage room as an exempt development ( similar to a storage garden shed) I think the limit is 15sqm but could…

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SejaeD
Mar 10, 2021 2:00 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
10 March 2021

Building steps

Building steps

First think you need to do is get a designer. If your in Sydney I can recommend one. Not sure about other states but if you want to owner build in NSW you need to do a…

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SejaeD
Mar 10, 2021 1:48 pm
SejaeD

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