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Rookireno
Rookireno
17 February 2020

Dryrod - any good ??

Dryrod - any good ??

Good to know. Thanks very much for the reply and info.

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Rookireno
Feb 17, 2020 2:07 pm
EnPassant
EnPassant
17 February 2020

'Buying' Plans from builder??

'Buying' Plans from builder??

Thanks to both of you :) I might get in touch with them to see if they will. A quick chat to the legal eagle mate has suggested that even if they don't want to sell plans,…

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EnPassant
Feb 17, 2020 11:27 am
MClark
MClark
16 February 2020

Exterior roof water leak problem. Help?

Exterior roof water leak problem. Help?

Sounds like a handyman job to me, he will need some quality sika flex silicone and go outside and seal up everything that may be causing the leak. Say $50 materials…

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MClark
Feb 16, 2020 8:14 pm
MClark
Aelinash
Aelinash
16 February 2020

Home builders in Brisbane

Home builders in Brisbane

Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for home builders in brisbane for narrow lot plot. If anyone could recommend builders, that would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance

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Aelinash
Feb 16, 2020 12:36 pm
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
13 February 2020

Walk Thru Floor Plans - House Plans on a 1 to 1 Scale

Walk Thru Floor Plans - House Plans on a 1 to 1 Scale

Hi all - if you are at planning stage and want to view your plans in a 1 to 1 scale - try Walk Thru Floor Plans …

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Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
Feb 13, 2020 3:17 pm
Walk Thru Floor Plans WA
arcadelt
arcadelt
12 February 2020

What is the difference between Mullions and Column?

What is the difference between Mullions and Column?

Mullion on relates to windows or screens. A column is structural.

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arcadelt
Feb 12, 2020 7:26 pm
building-expert
building-expert
12 February 2020

slab inspection

slab inspection

In Victoria pre pour inspection is a mandatory inspection under Building ACT 1993. It is done by either Building Surveyor or more commonly by a Building Inspector.

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building-expert
Feb 12, 2020 5:32 pm
building-expert
detonator1962
detonator1962
12 February 2020

House/lot backyard orientation for maximum sunglight in wint

House/lot backyard orientation for maximum sunglight in wint

Hi, I am considering to buy lot 21/1 which is next to the cornet lot. But I have concern if the if lot…

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detonator1962
Feb 12, 2020 4:27 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 February 2020

New house gets flooded with every heavy rain.

New house gets flooded with every heavy rain.

What are your State laws re disclosure requirement of such issues by the seller?

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SaveH2O
Feb 12, 2020 7:53 am
SaveH2O
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 February 2020

Pre council meeting

Pre council meeting

You should be able to engage a hydraulics engineer locally and get a quote from them. Whether H & H will let you use someones else is another matter and they may want to…

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Stewie D
Feb 11, 2020 9:09 pm
WL2005HBD
WL2005HBD
11 February 2020

Bank valuation differences?

Bank valuation differences?

Hi everyone, Currently going through a new house build. 2 weeks from contracts and timelines are getting really tight now. We had our tender valued by WBC through our…

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WL2005HBD
Feb 11, 2020 8:25 pm
munners
munners
10 February 2020

How to demo upstairs bath

How to demo upstairs bath

Hi all. I’m doing some major Reno’s at the moment converting and combining a bathroom and a wardrobe into a larger bathroom. Currently ripping everything to barebones…

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munners
Feb 10, 2020 4:01 pm
Bushlanddreamhome
Bushlanddreamhome
9 February 2020

Getting old furniture removed?

Getting old furniture removed?

I think, the better decision is to hire a truck, don't be waste your energy, It's just my opinion, I am living at a rental house, when I was switch to a different house, I…

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Bushlanddreamhome
Feb 09, 2020 8:56 pm
Wallie78
Wallie78
9 February 2020

Wet framing

Wet framing

Hey guys, just had had our timber frame cop it with all this rain...at least 400mm...the roof is going on tomorrow still apparently. Doesn’t the roof frame need to dry…

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Wallie78
Feb 09, 2020 2:09 pm
Althom
Althom
9 February 2020

New build problem

New build problem

Looks like they forgot the flashing. Your builder should rectify at their cost.

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Althom
Feb 09, 2020 1:42 pm
Althom
poppet
poppet
8 February 2020

2 questions from a new member

2 questions from a new member

hi, i cannot see any images attached to the posts. please let me know how to view them. is there a roofing forum pls? d.

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poppet
Feb 08, 2020 4:37 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
8 February 2020

Where to buy smaller packs of off white cement etc

Where to buy smaller packs of off white cement etc

Hi, Does anyone know where in Melbourne u can buy smaller packs of off white cement and lime. I already have my sand. Trying to make a small batch off white mortar.…

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MyFirst
Feb 08, 2020 1:40 pm
Melb33
Melb33
8 February 2020

How to certify metal frame staircase

How to certify metal frame staircase

Ahh, so there it is, thanks! Not all is gloomy looking then :))

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Melb33
Feb 08, 2020 11:39 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
8 February 2020

Is my building Bull-Sh##ing me - Help please

Is my building Bull-Sh##ing me - Help please

Could be. Kitchen cabinets are made of particle board or MDF, and unless it is water resistant, you don’t want that getting wet as they move into the house.

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arcadelt
Feb 08, 2020 9:25 am
HamRam
HamRam
8 February 2020

How is North Kellyville Suburb

How is North Kellyville Suburb

Hi, I’m new to this forum. Anyone living in North Kellyville. I’m looking at options of building a house there. I wanted to know how is the suburb and is it safe and…

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HamRam
Feb 08, 2020 8:55 am
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
7 February 2020

Leafbusters is under new Ownership!

Leafbusters is under new Ownership!

Hello Berek Yes point taken, but we’re not planning on posting this type of thing often. Since 1992 the Leafbusters brand has had only one change of ownership.…

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Leafbusters
Feb 07, 2020 6:26 pm
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
7 February 2020

Gutter Guards

Gutter Guards

Hello oldchippy, This is an old Leafbusters install on a slight bullnose edge, we used to use 350mm as a mesh width for corrugated roofs. Mostly people use about…

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Leafbusters
Feb 07, 2020 6:15 pm
Leafbusters
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 February 2020

Has anyone built with Bold Living?

Has anyone built with Bold Living?

You need to acquaint yourself with the forum's terms of use and choose your words more carefully before posting. Text restrictions are imposed to also protect posters…

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SaveH2O
Feb 07, 2020 11:18 am
SaveH2O
Bushlanddreamhome
Bushlanddreamhome
7 February 2020

Bank rejecting final claim

Bank rejecting final claim

We are in an tight situation and wanted to see if anyone had anything similar happen in their build - this week we had a private certifier issue us our Form 21, and the…

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Bushlanddreamhome
Feb 07, 2020 9:41 am
spin7plus
spin7plus
7 February 2020

Fixed price building contract on undeveloped vacant land

Fixed price building contract on undeveloped vacant land

Thanks heaps for your info sharing . It’s top soil at the moment. I did check with the developer where he is getting the clean fill from and it’s…

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spin7plus
Feb 07, 2020 7:00 am
spin7plus
SubtleScandal83
SubtleScandal83
6 February 2020

Any Scandinavians here - Scandinavian design

Any Scandinavians here - Scandinavian design

Hei hei! Any fellow Scandinavians here? I am originally from Norway. I love Scandinavian homes, and I would love to replicate the same feel in a home here. I am not…

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SubtleScandal83
Feb 06, 2020 8:16 pm
SubtleScandal83
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 February 2020

Cracks galore in walls

Cracks galore in walls

Click on the post below by thepa1nter, one of the forum's best posters, and watch the video he linked. viewtopic.php?p=1863860#p1863860

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SaveH2O
Feb 06, 2020 7:47 pm
SaveH2O
BradH18392
BradH18392
6 February 2020

Unsatisfactory fence. NSW

Unsatisfactory fence. NSW

Hi guys, thanks for the responses so far. I've had it confirmed that the owner will be leasing out the property as an investment. Despite him not being my living neighbor…

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BradH18392
Feb 06, 2020 1:09 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
6 February 2020

No retaining wall on adjoining block

No retaining wall on adjoining block

Hey KSM, I'd say just relax. There will be no 'landslide'. You might get a bit of erosion in heavy rain but no big deal - they'll need to clean it up when they build…

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supersleuth
Feb 06, 2020 12:55 pm
Lorrry
Lorrry
6 February 2020

Buying a cold formed shed kit (sorta review i guess)

Buying a cold formed shed kit (sorta review i guess)

Hello all, First time post here. Just been though the whole process of buying a kit shed. I'm located in Hobart FYI. Not sure if any of you had the drama but down here i…

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Lorrry
Feb 06, 2020 12:44 pm
wagga123
wagga123
5 February 2020

Doors during flood event

Doors during flood event

Doors during a flood event Hello All. I have been googling but can't find any relevant info. When there is a flooding event, they recommend sand bagging the bottom of…

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wagga123
Feb 05, 2020 1:23 pm
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
5 February 2020

Cracks on walls

Cracks on walls

This crack looks like a plaster tape joins, its running straight

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thepa1nter
Feb 05, 2020 10:02 am
thepa1nter
bestspecials
bestspecials
4 February 2020

Nature strip Bayside

Nature strip Bayside

I found you council guidelines which might help -

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bestspecials
Feb 04, 2020 9:59 am
bestspecials
aussieta
aussieta
4 February 2020

Moving power point query

Moving power point query

if it is a tiled roof, sparkie will just slide a few tiles up and work from on top of the roof

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aussieta
Feb 04, 2020 7:39 am
aussieta
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
4 February 2020

Anyone used Leafbusters recently - 2013?

Anyone used Leafbusters recently - 2013?

DO NOT USE LEAFBUSTERS they are now owned by greysons gutter guard who have a well documented history of sloppy workmanship and bullying. Just go and read their google…

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SaveH2O
Feb 04, 2020 12:06 am
SaveH2O
kufu
kufu
3 February 2020

pergola attached to eaves

pergola attached to eaves

I'd like to build a pergola with some polycarbonate semi-transparent corrugated roofing to provide some cover for our…

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kufu
Feb 03, 2020 11:57 am
building-expert
building-expert
3 February 2020

The Bl*me Game

The Bl*me Game

Harts I think on proper analysis a slab may not have been the best choice for your home and timber floor on deep stumps could have performed better. Builders won't do it…

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building-expert
Feb 03, 2020 11:04 am
building-expert
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 February 2020

Bracing timber beam under house

Bracing timber beam under house

Correct, the council will ask you to engage a private Building Surveyor (BS) as they don't always inspect retrospective approvals. The BS checks the build against the NCC…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 03, 2020 8:44 am
StructuralBIMGuy
hombuild
hombuild
2 February 2020

Advise on exterior wall cracks | first house

Advise on exterior wall cracks | first house

Hi All, Just a quick update, I spoke to the agent and didn't get the docs yet. We decided to do a Usain bolt😀. Thank you everyone for your timely response. All the…

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hombuild
Feb 02, 2020 4:22 pm
Reehtjurd
Reehtjurd
1 February 2020

Cutting AAC Blocks.

Cutting AAC Blocks.

Thanks alot mate! I will definitely try this. Never thought of this and you just saved me from buying a miter / table saw.

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1964
Reehtjurd
Feb 01, 2020 3:47 pm
Yopoppypoppy
Yopoppypoppy
1 February 2020

Cost of having power points installed in a caravan annex?

Cost of having power points installed in a caravan annex?

I live in a caravan park in a joined caravan/annex. There's one double power point in the caravan and I wish to have 2 double power points installed in the same wall but…

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Yopoppypoppy
Feb 01, 2020 3:00 pm
chippy
chippy
1 February 2020

Building Plans acquired without permission

Building Plans acquired without permission

I've been on many building sites and seen plans laying around or in the bin. Tradies will print off a set to do what they need to do and when they've finished they just…

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chippy
Feb 01, 2020 2:30 pm
chippy
ben888
ben888
31 January 2020

What is this tube?

What is this tube?

Thanks, that makes sense. Although I'm currently using a home mobile broadband with a 4G router, and when 5G comes into my area, I'll upgrade to that. I don't think I'll…

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ben888
Jan 31, 2020 10:31 pm
ben888
arcadelt
arcadelt
31 January 2020

How To Start A Little Bit of Tiling - What Materials?

How To Start A Little Bit of Tiling - What Materials?

It kind of depends what tools you have already. You need to be able to remove old tiles and grout, and size new tiles (if necessary), and then glue and grout those.…

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arcadelt
Jan 31, 2020 9:59 pm
sbanu
sbanu
31 January 2020

BAL certificate

BAL certificate

Thanks !

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sbanu
Jan 31, 2020 7:37 pm
Kymo2107
Kymo2107
31 January 2020

Final progress payment issues

Final progress payment issues

Thank you- that’s what I am hoping- we have to be out of our rental too but didn’t know how severe St George would be in progressing payment

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Kymo2107
Jan 31, 2020 8:48 am
EJ1965
EJ1965
31 January 2020

Please help with Roof colour

Please help with Roof colour

Our house A Frame is in need of a make over starting with the roof . We like Windspray but think it will look too blue . Monument was suggested but with all the bird life…

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EJ1965
Jan 31, 2020 7:35 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
29 January 2020

Article on climate change ‘cracking’

Article on climate change ‘cracking’

https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/prop ... buildings/ At least a sensible option is mentioned to support prevention. “Another option is to put paving all around the…

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Gaudi
Jan 29, 2020 11:09 pm
LilyJimJam
LilyJimJam
29 January 2020

Bathroom and Ensuite Reno

Bathroom and Ensuite Reno

I would say $10k per bathroom is pretty good. I think it probably depends on what area you are in as well as that can also affect prices of your trades. We did a…

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LilyJimJam
Jan 29, 2020 8:30 am
rowananderson
rowananderson
28 January 2020

Sunland Group building defects

Sunland Group building defects

Recently moved into a property built by Sunland Group which didn't even have roof insulation (left in rolls in the roof),…

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rowananderson
Jan 28, 2020 10:23 am

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