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Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
27 July 2022

Second bedroom in Granny

Second bedroom in Granny

yes exactly however if you design it correctly you will only have 1 wall and 1 door to build later

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Ashington Homes
Jul 27, 2022 9:07 pm
Ashington Homes
oklouise
oklouise
27 July 2022

Buying advice - complicated proposal

Buying advice - complicated proposal

if the Centrelink issue is not a problem, there are no other family members who would be financially disadvantaged, you clarify and can manage tax issues and have any…

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oklouise
Jul 27, 2022 8:27 am
oklouise
oklouise
26 July 2022

DIY plan sanity check

DIY plan sanity check

designing a floorplan to suit everything you need and want is always much more challenging than expected and your idea of designing a rough floor plan is excellent but…

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oklouise
Jul 26, 2022 9:04 am
Noname
Noname
25 July 2022

tiny houses and house fix up project

tiny houses and house fix up project

Have you considdered getting some financial advice? I'm convinced you have zero clue about the cost of all this stuff and what you capacity is to make it work.

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Noname
Jul 25, 2022 11:12 pm
stanks
stanks
23 July 2022

Outdoor basketball court

Outdoor basketball court
1, 2

I spoke with Jason and he's said the same thing I already knew: preparation is key. Graded, leveled and compacted well will do just as good a job as concrete. Granted,…

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stanks
Jul 23, 2022 11:32 am
Noname
Noname
22 July 2022

Timber width

Timber width

the biggest con for going the wider boards for a screen is that you will have less light due to less spaces

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Noname
Jul 22, 2022 12:36 pm
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
22 July 2022

Asset protection for demolition and post completion repair

Asset protection for demolition and post completion repair

I have been usinfor quite sometime now. And i can attest to you guys that these pros are legit. For all your online classes, please reachout to them, they can guarantee…

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sifntdaz
Jul 22, 2022 9:10 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 July 2022

Cracks in Wall Above Door Frame

Cracks in Wall Above Door Frame

Hey jacksonF Welcome to the forum Office buildings are a different Classification to class1 houses? As mentioned there could be any number of causes as to why this…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 21, 2022 11:00 am
StructuralBIMGuy
vocalnick
vocalnick
19 July 2022

Charged stormwater with insufficient drop - advice?

Charged stormwater with insufficient drop - advice?

Thanks that's very helpful indeed. Lots to think about. No spare inlets on the tank.

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vocalnick
Jul 19, 2022 8:19 am
jasperdmx
jasperdmx
18 July 2022

My Rear Fencing Vs Neighbor's Garage Wall

My Rear Fencing Vs Neighbor's Garage Wall

I currently KDR my home and my garage also zero allotment or zero boundry to neighbour side fence but my garage still 10cm from the fence, cant touch the fence and cant…

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jasperdmx
Jul 18, 2022 7:50 pm
Pulse
Pulse
18 July 2022

Glass Hinge Panel?

Glass Hinge Panel?

you’ll need a post, swing the gate from the post and put the strike on the other panel.

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Pulse
Jul 18, 2022 7:20 am
Sam64
Sam64
16 July 2022

Dincel as thermal mass

Dincel as thermal mass

Thanks alexp79 for the quick reply. Looks like it will be back to brick or concrete block.

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Sam64
Jul 16, 2022 4:03 pm
Luvaqt
Luvaqt
16 July 2022

Major Power lines over houses?

Major Power lines over houses?
1, 2

Yes we have and we’re feeling much better overall

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Luvaqt
Jul 16, 2022 11:50 am
Tiamaria
Tiamaria
15 July 2022

Brunfelsia white caps

Brunfelsia white caps

I have one. Had the plant for about 15 years. I repotted it a few months ago so hopefully it will settle in. Once it takes off, I'll do some cuttings. See how that goes.

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Tiamaria
Jul 15, 2022 11:51 pm
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
14 July 2022

Builder issues - we want your opinions!

Builder issues - we want your opinions!

Almost 10 years since what was originally a moderate sum around $100,000 in dispute turned into multiple court battles over many fronts with…

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Infinite-Justice
Jul 14, 2022 10:53 pm

Hi all, My current house has red brick with classic cream for render and windows frame. What color will be the best choice for double story extension? Please find photo…

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vov
Jul 14, 2022 9:36 am

This is from HGWA display home, not sure which one, Please help!

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nikwho
Jul 14, 2022 12:06 am
Lot47
Lot47
13 July 2022

Construction time/cost

Construction time/cost

Construction process. About to do selection on homebuild, have bought block on Hindmarsh Island. Asking has anyone entered the construction phase of their home in regional…

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Lot47
Jul 13, 2022 8:05 pm

Hi everyone We are wanting to move a pedestrian gate, however it is attached to our neighbour's house. Does anyone know what legalities might be relevant in doing…

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AK82
Jul 12, 2022 6:53 pm

I’ve been using Intergrain UltraClear (water based) on my external merbau posts and railing for ~5 years. I find the product ok – it’s easy to apply, though seems to…

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arodc
Jul 12, 2022 6:25 pm
lKitto
lKitto
12 July 2022

Electric safety certificate vs invoice

Electric safety certificate vs invoice

I'm sorry, how does water damage from broken tiles have anything to do with downlights?

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lKitto
Jul 12, 2022 3:07 pm
garfield
garfield
12 July 2022

Termite barrier

Termite barrier

Hi everyone, Looking at getting a termite barrier installed around home and would like some opinions on which type is best and a rough cost to have it done please. Only…

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garfield
Jul 12, 2022 1:51 pm

I drilled and tapped some long M8 bolts from the frame into the steel beam! It's not coming down anytime soon!

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Sparkyf
Jul 12, 2022 8:59 am
Sparkyf
Trek
Trek
11 July 2022

A big lean to off existing wall

A big lean to off existing wall

Hi guys Just looking for advice here as I can't find any online. Seems to be a lot of smaller skillion roofs or lean to photos from the UK. I'm trying to build a flat…

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Trek
Jul 11, 2022 9:43 pm
SamSam
SamSam
10 July 2022

Decent building insurer company?

Decent building insurer company?

Thanks so much

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SamSam
Jul 10, 2022 6:03 pm
senthil
senthil
9 July 2022

HEBEL help??? Pros and Cons, need to make a decision!!!

HEBEL help??? Pros and Cons, need to make a decision!!!
1, 2

Thanks b0son. So not a good idea to go with Hebel.

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senthil
Jul 09, 2022 11:36 pm
Noname
Noname
9 July 2022

are electromagnetic fields a problem in my case?

are electromagnetic fields a problem in my case?

Most people sleep with their phone less than 10cm away from their heads, on their bedside table these days. Then carry it around near their gonads in their pockets all…

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Noname
Jul 09, 2022 11:20 pm
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waggy
Jul 08, 2022 9:06 pm
kumar2015
kumar2015
8 July 2022

Fence sharing with neighbour

Fence sharing with neighbour

Thanks very much for clarifying this. Appreciate your prompt response .

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kumar2015
Jul 08, 2022 5:16 pm
alexp79
alexp79
8 July 2022

Truss cost

Truss cost

I always questioned why you need to put trusses at 600 mm intervals. Why can't you just put stronger engineered steel trusses at 3 m and save heaps of money.

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alexp79
Jul 08, 2022 1:19 pm
alexp79
alexp79
8 July 2022

Recessed wet areas - help please

Recessed wet areas - help please

I believe the recess in bathrooms comes from the requirement that tiles can't be flat there as there should be some angle for the water to drain. Same applies to the…

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alexp79
Jul 08, 2022 12:33 pm
mok6
mok6
7 July 2022

Thomas Archer Nouveau Whitehorse

Thomas Archer Nouveau Whitehorse

That's great thanks, we are also on the Thomas Archer Facebook group if that is easier. I've found it helpful so far hearing from everyone's experience. We are still at…

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mok6
Jul 07, 2022 2:34 pm
Dan87
Dan87
6 July 2022

Concrete overlay 25mm ??

Concrete overlay 25mm ??

Thanks. Itl will need to be done first as the timber frame will sit on top. Its a process but ive locked in all trades. 1. Sliding door removal 2. Screed height of…

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Dan87
Jul 06, 2022 2:47 pm

Terminate the building contract

Terminate the building contract

Hi vivi1907 There is usually full recovery in…

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Contracts-Specialist
Jul 06, 2022 12:06 pm
Contracts-Specialist
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D1TA
Jul 06, 2022 11:43 am
Noname
Noname
6 July 2022

Changing Builders/plans after loan unconditional approval

Changing Builders/plans after loan unconditional approval

That's a good question - It probably depends on how long ago you got unconditional approval and how long it lasts for. In theory you should just be able to get a new…

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Noname
Jul 06, 2022 10:25 am
Alfredz
Alfredz
5 July 2022

L shape block design builders

L shape block design builders

Custom builders will do whatever design you want. There was no design that exactly met my needs so using the plans on their website for square blocks as a guide I drew up…

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Alfredz
Jul 05, 2022 12:10 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 July 2022

Water proofing wall frame base plates

Water proofing wall frame base plates

That's the problem if you don't have the proper certified construction drawings, details and engineering. You are putting up a photo with an inconclusive descriptions …

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 05, 2022 10:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Pulse
Pulse
4 July 2022

Exterior Waterproofing

Exterior Waterproofing

The cement render and acrylic render over will be waterproof, speak to the renderer, maybe add an admix to increase waterproofing if you are worried.

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Pulse
Jul 04, 2022 8:34 pm
nikwho
nikwho
3 July 2022

Upgrade Prices HELP

Upgrade Prices HELP

To upgrade all cabinets to shaker style added another $10k so we had to scrap it, will DIY them later on if I really want them

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nikwho
Jul 03, 2022 10:53 am
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aussieta
Jul 01, 2022 7:30 pm
aussieta
EyesFit
EyesFit
1 July 2022

Painting split face retaining wall blocks

Painting split face retaining wall blocks

Blocks are strange. I frequently (like 5+ times) visit Lowes to purchase bricks or landscaping blocks, and each time they charge me for the incorrect ones. I've never…

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EyesFit
Jul 01, 2022 3:00 pm
lilyrosecost
lilyrosecost
30 June 2022

Maximum Demand Calculation?

Maximum Demand Calculation?

Thanks for your response! We considered doing 3 phase, though plan to sell in a couple of years so decided to just do single phase

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lilyrosecost
Jun 30, 2022 5:32 pm
nestaxu
nestaxu
30 June 2022

Should we build now or wait?

Should we build now or wait?

Thank you Flamingo. Which builder did you build with if you wouldn't mind sharing? Was the build in Melb?

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nestaxu
Jun 30, 2022 1:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 June 2022

Shortage of trades turns for the worse

Shortage of trades turns for the worse

Seen this unfold for the last 6 months and finally it's come to ahead Clients complaining we are paying too much (nothing new), trades are saying we're not interested in…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 30, 2022 10:22 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ginster71
Ginster71
29 June 2022

Bathroom walls

Bathroom walls

Awesome thank you so much.

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Ginster71
Jun 29, 2022 8:31 pm
cbloom70
cbloom70
28 June 2022

I'm after Beaumont Alto Mocha Honed tiles

I'm after Beaumont Alto Mocha Honed tiles

We have a small patch job requiring Beaumont Alto Mocha honed 297 x 297 tiles. We only need 2 but they are discontinued. Does anyone have spares they are willing to sell?…

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cbloom70
Jun 28, 2022 2:07 pm
spadger48
spadger48
27 June 2022

anybody building with Uniquebuild

anybody building with Uniquebuild

Hi Kaz 77 YES house is finished they have made a few stuff up , like we ordered niches for the showers they did not put them in, along with 4 other things So I e-mailed…

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spadger48
Jun 27, 2022 1:16 pm
Noname
Noname
27 June 2022

Movement-Doors catching.

Movement-Doors catching.

i wouldn't worry if you have no cracks. Often things aren't hung perfectly square, so the slightest movement and presto, your doors are catching. Most doors will have a…

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Noname
Jun 27, 2022 9:18 am

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