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wildrain
wildrain
13 April 2022

Tubular Skylight and Solar Vent pricing

Tubular Skylight and Solar Vent pricing

Good idea. In our case, we are getting the MaxBreeze from SolarBright. The only thing I have to manage is the eave vent which I'll probably have to do once the vent is installed.

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wildrain
Apr 13, 2022 7:41 am
pbaral82
pbaral82
11 April 2022

Spa fence

Spa fence

Hahahah....I knew legend will help me to figure out .. thank u for yr effort 👌

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pbaral82
Apr 11, 2022 10:40 am
Noname
Noname
8 April 2022

Top Leading | Weighing Equipment Supplier in Australia

Top Leading | Weighing Equipment Supplier in Australia

maybe instead of a case of beer for some extra Nogs around the place you can offer somone some supply for their glass bbq

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Noname
Apr 08, 2022 4:21 pm
Noname
Noname
6 April 2022

Short courses

Short courses

you have your answer. if you cant find it online, it doesnt exist. Not being rude about it, its just the truth. as a life long sufferer of ADHD myself, i find YouTube is…

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Noname
Apr 06, 2022 9:47 am
SVISSA
SVISSA
5 April 2022

What is Private Open Space

What is Private Open Space

Building regulations define Private Open Space as follows: ""private open space"…

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SVISSA
Apr 05, 2022 10:11 pm
boris594
boris594
5 April 2022

Lexicon quarter walls with white trim

Lexicon quarter walls with white trim

We did vivid white trims with lexicon quarter on the walls, for our internals. I think it looks good, would stick with vivid white

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boris594
Apr 05, 2022 5:04 am
Emanny
Emanny
4 April 2022

Subdividing Land and Titles

Subdividing Land and Titles

Hi, I am looking for some advice as I can’t seem to find an answer on the internet. If my wife and I were to buy a property with another couple of friends (4 total…

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Emanny
Apr 04, 2022 11:43 pm
cmani_19
cmani_19
4 April 2022

Corner Lot — Double Storey Setback

Corner Lot — Double Storey Setback

Yes, we need to follow 900mm setback requirements for double storey if you are not getting exemption from the council

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cmani_19
Apr 04, 2022 8:39 pm
Noname
Noname
4 April 2022

White specs

White specs

this is just an engineers stone benchtop. caeserstone, essastone etc. These are typically extremely resilient to pretty much anything you throw at them. What happens…

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1958
Noname
Apr 04, 2022 10:30 am
Benny123
Benny123
3 April 2022

mice in walls and weep holes

mice in walls and weep holes

I called in a Pest exterminator who came and found how they were getting in. He threw some poison pellets and some wax looking poison in the attic. A few weeks later…

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Benny123
Apr 03, 2022 5:01 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 April 2022

Termite risk?

Termite risk?

Depends on the building - were house and shed slab done at the same time - ie is it one slab ? Are termites a risk where you live ? Pavers and bricks mean NOTHING to…

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Saint Mike
Apr 03, 2022 10:32 am
Saint Mike
AnjC
AnjC
2 April 2022

Built in bookcase

Built in bookcase

Thanks very much - yep thinking of mdf, and I think 31c is closer to 2.6 m tall without back so that's a good guide. I was thinking around the 3.5k mark so not far…

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AnjC
Apr 02, 2022 6:50 pm
MaGiF
MaGiF
2 April 2022

Ariston Washing Machine

Ariston Washing Machine

We have had it for nearly two years , Great machine, we have other Ariston products, good service

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MaGiF
Apr 02, 2022 12:06 pm
dylydyly
dylydyly
31 March 2022

Number of benchtop slabs required

Number of benchtop slabs required

Thanks for the reply. Good questions but it is all basic 20mm edge profile, no overhang. I can't see that it would need any of the pattern to be matched but they could…

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dylydyly
Mar 31, 2022 6:28 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
31 March 2022

Re-establishment surveys

Re-establishment surveys

The most recent subdivision plan should be included in the contract for sale, but you can get them from the LTO. Ident surveys are pretty cheap in comparison to land, so…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 31, 2022 4:51 pm
Ashington Homes
Pulse
Pulse
30 March 2022

Hot Water System

Hot Water System

We have a 250L storage electric tank, 9kW solar, downsized to a 2.4kW element, heats 9:30-4pm on timer. Works perfectly, all hot water close to free, Even on a cloudy day…

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Pulse
Mar 30, 2022 1:52 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
30 March 2022

Are tiles suitable for a bathroom?

Are tiles suitable for a bathroom?

We have tiles floor to ceiling in the ensuite/bathrooms - best thing we ever did. My wife keeps cleaning stuff and wipers in the shower so its an ongoing but simple…

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Saint Mike
Mar 30, 2022 7:27 am
Saint Mike
Josh7272
Josh7272
29 March 2022

Builder's margin & GST on provisional items

Builder's margin & GST on provisional items

Hi all, I was wondering if my builder did not charge us his 20% builder's margin for building a new home ( as I am working in his company), do I have still pay for the…

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Josh7272
Mar 29, 2022 8:52 pm
Crouch190
Crouch190
29 March 2022

Hot Water System

Hot Water System

Hi, a question, how do I go about isolating my hot water system from the supply. It is a Dux Proflo 50L Electric System. I just want to turn it off and use cold water only…

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Crouch190
Mar 29, 2022 10:39 am
Noname
Noname
29 March 2022

Third party inspection

Third party inspection
1, 2

while the builder we are currently using is considered a volume builder, and does have site access clauses in their contracts that require notice (standard), they've…

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Noname
Mar 29, 2022 9:31 am
MMMel
MMMel
28 March 2022

Upstand Needed, Builder Thinks Not Needed

Upstand Needed, Builder Thinks Not Needed

Based in Adelaide New Build Upstand Boundary Build Needed & Builder… did not do an Upstand photo of our build right in photo. Sadly settlement was supposed to take…

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MMMel
Mar 28, 2022 9:39 pm

Hi guys, I would like the know the fence type and supplier for the fencing shown in the attached image. If you can help that would be great.

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Vineet Babbar
Mar 28, 2022 12:17 pm
johnny concrete
johnny concrete
27 March 2022

Anyone building with Long Island homes??

Anyone building with Long Island homes??

my sister was the first to buy and sign a contract in a new estate. they have taken so long and cost her so much with over a year delay to even begin the build. A year…

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johnny concrete
Mar 27, 2022 4:32 pm
Luci
Luci
27 March 2022

Patterson 23,Metricon

Patterson 23,Metricon

Hi there,anybody building the Patterson 23,from Metricon,or somebody already moved in this house? We would love some photos please,we are trying to have an idea and to…

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Luci
Mar 27, 2022 10:38 am
Luci
Luci
27 March 2022

Anyone building Patterson 23 or 25 with Metricon?

Anyone building Patterson 23 or 25 with Metricon?

Hi there.how did you go with Patterson 23? Happy with everything? We are building the same one now.thank you

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Luci
Mar 27, 2022 10:34 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
26 March 2022

SLAB FINISH - cover grade finish

SLAB FINISH - cover grade finish

This is a standard term used to describe the finish of the concrete. It is structurally sound, it is level, or if a porch or an alfresco it has slight grate to the outer…

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BuildingandLegal
Mar 26, 2022 6:07 pm
BuildingandLegal
CBee
CBee
24 March 2022

...

...

Hey Fore20, you are posting off topic and essentially now trolling this post. Why don't you google "why do people troll" instead? Have a nice night 😃.

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CBee
Mar 24, 2022 11:59 pm
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
24 March 2022

illegal upfront preliminary payment $2000 + deposit $2000 ?

illegal upfront preliminary payment $2000 + deposit $2000 ?

The builder not responding should tell you that you both have the same opinion of each other. You believe they are trying to rip you off and I suspect the builder has…

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KnockItDown
Mar 24, 2022 12:54 pm
KnockItDown
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
23 March 2022

Land and home fixed contract

Land and home fixed contract

Land rego is a delay on your side, I know you're not the developer, however you bought the land to the builder and the delay is outside the builders control. Lockdown's…

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BuildingandLegal
Mar 23, 2022 5:44 pm
BuildingandLegal
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
23 March 2022

Suspected error in the quote

Suspected error in the quote

I well remember being given our plans for the then new house and told to check and "accept" them. I had a few questions - one of which was regarding the solar panels on…

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Saint Mike
Mar 23, 2022 2:18 pm
Saint Mike
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 March 2022

Moulding separating from eaves

Moulding separating from eaves

How about some photos As they also help others? Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 23, 2022 10:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
23 March 2022

Clarendon homes price lock in

Clarendon homes price lock in

A lot of NSW builders using the HIA contract are using Clause 16.2 Substitution of materials resulting in a contract price adjustment, or so I have heard

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BuildingandLegal
Mar 23, 2022 3:11 am
BuildingandLegal
supersleuth
supersleuth
22 March 2022

Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage

Tesla or other EV charging point provision in garage

Hey chars. Definitely get a 3 phase 5 pin socket put on middle of garage wall as chippy suggests above. You can then connect wall chargers and remove later if required.…

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supersleuth
Mar 22, 2022 4:51 pm
Ardo
Ardo
22 March 2022

Smart door lock

Smart door lock

Looking for anyone who might have had a samsung biometric electronic door lock fitted. Pros and cons. Cheers.

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Ardo
Mar 22, 2022 1:38 pm
patrik
patrik
22 March 2022

Untitled Land

Untitled Land

One advantage of untitled land is you only need to pay the deposit when you sign the deal. This means you can keep saving as much as you can until the land actually titles…

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patrik
Mar 22, 2022 10:49 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 March 2022

Seeking People Building With Statesman Adelaide

Seeking People Building With Statesman Adelaide

Things won't be shaping up well after the elections either. Expect the new guy coming in to put the boots into the party exiting, while the masses feel the pain

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 21, 2022 12:57 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Flamingo
Flamingo
21 March 2022

Sydney Water SW easement requirement

Sydney Water SW easement requirement

I always have trouble to understand Lineal meter and Sqm. builder added $10k for each item at tender stage, they pretty much spot on. I had no idea about these things'…

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Flamingo
Mar 21, 2022 10:43 am
chippy
chippy
19 March 2022

Exposed aggregate concrete defect marks

Exposed aggregate concrete defect marks

It's already sealed. Not much point acid washing it now.

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chippy
Mar 19, 2022 6:03 pm
chippy
Steve31204
Steve31204
18 March 2022

Cracking and Popping Noises from the roof

Cracking and Popping Noises from the roof

Oasiso sounds like we have very similar issues. Late last year had my tiles roof replaced for colorbond and it has been the worst decision of my life. During the day the…

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Steve31204
Mar 18, 2022 5:26 pm
AlexB
AlexB
18 March 2022

Building in 2022

Building in 2022
1, 2

Haha I am the same I would need walls to imagine the final product too. The slab looks great, how exciting for you guys 😀😀 delays are normal hey it's just when it's…

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AlexB
Mar 18, 2022 4:54 am
Pulse
Pulse
17 March 2022

Neighbours scaffolding

Neighbours scaffolding

They can bolt it to the house and use a narrow 3 plank scaff. Otherwise outriggers or feet need to stand on the other side of the fence. As long a damage is repaired and…

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Pulse
Mar 17, 2022 10:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 March 2022

Raising house and building under

Raising house and building under

Forget the builders websites.... This week you're in Luck Make sure you don't suffer bearing capacity failure Here hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 17, 2022 3:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Marsh86
Marsh86
15 March 2022

Knocking Down Walls - Sanity Checking my amateur Floor plan

Knocking Down Walls - Sanity Checking my amateur Floor plan

Thanks for your reply, I do like your suggestion and yes mine is much more expensive, the two rooms are 3m wide each, made up of the 3.9m and 2.1m from the kitchen…

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Marsh86
Mar 15, 2022 10:42 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
14 March 2022

Builder’s margin

Builder’s margin

That's very nice of you to say. Our whole business pretty much started 4 years ago out of helping people mainly from this forum who were having trouble with their…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 14, 2022 9:23 pm
Ashington Homes
AnnaRos
AnnaRos
13 March 2022

Bungalow Move

Bungalow Move

Hi, I have a Bungalow in the backyard, typical hardwood frame, on 3 bearers, sitting on timber stumps, that we need to push back, bringing it to the rear fence - approx…

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AnnaRos
Mar 13, 2022 10:49 am
dmm12
dmm12
12 March 2022

Block Mortar Joints

Block Mortar Joints

Yeah only a small area, thanks sounds like a plan

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1941
dmm12
Mar 12, 2022 2:55 pm
imber_
imber_
11 March 2022

Illegal deck - seeking advice

Illegal deck - seeking advice

Hi, thankyou for responses so far. Council replied to me a second time yesterday and confirmed: "A thorough search of our archival records showed no building permit was…

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imber_
Mar 11, 2022 11:03 am
flameboard
flameboard
10 March 2022

WA builder complaint process

WA builder complaint process

Thanks for the information and advice doozer, much appreciated. I'll take a trip to a paint shop and see what they think. I found a good blog/website detailing paints to…

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flameboard
Mar 10, 2022 1:10 am
Hello house
Hello house
8 March 2022

Stormwater penetration

Stormwater penetration

No. I don’t think that’s the cause. The garage gutter runs directly into my rain water tank and is not connected to the remaining stormwater network. My garage has…

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Hello house
Mar 08, 2022 9:28 pm
Kamal0202
Kamal0202
8 March 2022

Carlisle Montpelier 54 grand

Carlisle Montpelier 54 grand

Hi Vermas, We are in similar situation. Did you end up with grand living option? If yes, can you please share some pics?

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Kamal0202
Mar 08, 2022 8:50 am

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