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cag57
cag57
3 May 2019

Handover with defects.

Handover with defects.

If you already have a lawyer ask them to draft it. They'll charge you to proof read so might as well get it done right the first time

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cag57
May 03, 2019 9:28 am
Serialbuilder
Serialbuilder
30 April 2019

White Mortar for German Smear

White Mortar for German Smear

I’d love to know how yours turned out. Have you got a photo?

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Serialbuilder
Apr 30, 2019 11:50 am
Serialbuilder
djandaf
djandaf
27 April 2019

Leaking walls

Leaking walls

OK thanks for that. The walls are painted with two coats of a good quality acrylic paint but I will check to see if it's possible to paint the waterproofer over the paint…

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djandaf
Apr 27, 2019 8:12 am
lamiacasa
lamiacasa
26 April 2019

HIA Home Show Melbourne 2nd May - 5th May 2019

HIA Home Show Melbourne 2nd May - 5th May 2019

Is anyone going and would you recommend purchasing tickets ? I went 5 years ago and for a lot out of it. It's been suggested it isn't as good any more.. Thoughts ? Anyone…

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lamiacasa
Apr 26, 2019 7:59 pm
eirrac
eirrac
25 April 2019

Outdoor kitchen BBQ

Outdoor kitchen BBQ

Thanks for the responses! The outdoor kitchen was going to have block walls which were to be rendered then cabinetry inside. I am starting to think rather than cabinetry…

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eirrac
Apr 25, 2019 9:19 pm
chocoholic
chocoholic
24 April 2019

Abode Vinyl

Abode Vinyl

Do you guys have pics of your hybrid planks installed? trying to decide on colours - blackbutt, spotted gum etc

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chocoholic
Apr 24, 2019 9:59 pm
building-expert
building-expert
24 April 2019

foundation damage on faulty sprinkler

foundation damage on faulty sprinkler

Any good building consultant should be able to inspect and prepare a report for you. If you did not have independent inspection during construction it makes sense to have…

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building-expert
Apr 24, 2019 11:05 am
building-expert
eirrac
eirrac
21 April 2019

Outdoor Kitchen & Glass Balcony

Outdoor Kitchen & Glass Balcony

you could always put screens either side of the kitchen as a feature instead of the panels saving having to put the panels behind the kitchen.. all depends on how you are…

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eirrac
Apr 21, 2019 8:50 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
21 April 2019

Boundary Fence

Boundary Fence

Just pay it yourself. Don't hassle the farmer, or just leave it as a standard farmers fence if you don't want to pony up a few hundred bucks. You should have got it…

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sweetswisssteel
Apr 21, 2019 7:07 pm
rjo89
rjo89
20 April 2019

Electrical Run to Shed

Electrical Run to Shed

Hi guys, Been lurking around for a while and soaking up all the info that's available on this website. It truly is a wealth of information! Bit of background. My partner…

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rjo89
Apr 20, 2019 2:53 pm
eirrac
eirrac
19 April 2019

Anyone live near a active quarry?

Anyone live near a active quarry?

There is a quarry down the road from us.. its probably about 2-3km away .. i wouldnt know aside from sometimes trucks go past at night.. we have lots of hills in between..…

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eirrac
Apr 19, 2019 9:09 pm
vonsta76
vonsta76
19 April 2019

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast City Council

About a month? Maybe less? Cant remember as was back in 2016.

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vonsta76
Apr 19, 2019 8:58 pm
vonsta76
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
19 April 2019

Shale Grey vs Surfmist

Shale Grey vs Surfmist

Basalt, Basalt, Shalegrey and monument windows. Rendering paint not yet done. You can also follow my build below 😊 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93445&start=90

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MrsAJ
Apr 19, 2019 8:47 pm
alexp79
alexp79
19 April 2019

Kitchen cost

Kitchen cost

Well, you can call that company and ask them if they will install IKEA kitchen for you :) Also, you can ask your builder what if you want to install a kitchen from some…

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alexp79
Apr 19, 2019 1:39 pm
vpn25
vpn25
19 April 2019

Coral homes- Longreach 33 northern rivers

Coral homes- Longreach 33 northern rivers

I would like to ask you about garare level and ground level, are they same level? how to Pm you via viber?

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vpn25
Apr 19, 2019 1:22 pm
p33kz
p33kz
19 April 2019

Brick Staining

Brick Staining

Hi All, Was looking for some input on Brick Staining - currently have that classic Orange 70's brick look and was keen to update to a nice Grey modern look Anyone tried it…

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p33kz
Apr 19, 2019 9:38 am
Ibmg70
Ibmg70
18 April 2019

Mambo 22 by Mojo Homes

Mambo 22 by Mojo Homes

Do you have some pictures of a built Mambo 22 houses that you can share? I want to see some inspirations of how it looks like when it is built. TIA

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Ibmg70
Apr 18, 2019 5:18 am
gillybean
gillybean
17 April 2019

Container house

Container house

JC

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gillybean
Apr 17, 2019 4:10 pm
gillybean
gusta83
gusta83
16 April 2019

Timber Floating shelves perth

Timber Floating shelves perth

Hi Looking for recommendations about diy floating shelves in perth. *ideas on a timber supplier who will provide a finished, quality place of timber ready to…

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gusta83
Apr 16, 2019 2:31 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 April 2019

Drainage issues - Can someone please help....

Drainage issues - Can someone please help....

An additional fact that you need to know to understand the system is that the friction loss expressed as equivalent pipe length of the pipe between the pit and the…

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SaveH2O
Apr 15, 2019 11:13 pm
SaveH2O
Sergey
Sergey
14 April 2019

Getting rid of cat dog urine smell outdoors

Getting rid of cat dog urine smell outdoors

Hello Have 2 cats and 1 dog on a smallish backyard. Cats are allowed to go to backyard only. Same with the dog, though she is also walked twice a day. Cats do their…

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Sergey
Apr 14, 2019 8:08 pm
alexp79
alexp79
14 April 2019

Bad quality Clipsal power points?

Bad quality Clipsal power points?

I have the ones which are certified. Surprisingly many of them do have SAI certification those days, most of the vendors provide certificates upon request and then they…

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alexp79
Apr 14, 2019 6:19 pm
dodunskij
dodunskij
14 April 2019

Henley Electra 35 building clyde

Henley Electra 35 building clyde

Hi Prda, What facade did you build on your Electra? Do you have photos you care sharing?

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dodunskij
Apr 14, 2019 4:38 pm
Melos
Melos
14 April 2019

Practical completion and OC

Practical completion and OC

Our builder did all the paperwork for oc . The certifier then came back with a list of requirements for an oc and a temporary oc. We need some landscaping and driveway for…

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Melos
Apr 14, 2019 11:20 am
MariaBerar
MariaBerar
14 April 2019

Pool mosaic tiling

Pool mosaic tiling

We just had mosaic pool tiles installed. We had to pay more for the installation as our builders said mosaic pool tiles are harder to lay and take longer. So…

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MariaBerar
Apr 14, 2019 10:49 am
MariaBerar
robh59
robh59
14 April 2019

ANYONE HEARD/GETTING THIS - BRIVIS ICE SERIES COOLING?

ANYONE HEARD/GETTING THIS - BRIVIS ICE SERIES COOLING?
1, 2

Hi PheonixStar, I'd be really interested to know how your system is performing. I've read many bad reviews and given you've had your system since 2007 I'd be grateful for…

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robh59
Apr 14, 2019 9:33 am
PavinderSingh
PavinderSingh
12 April 2019

house design and location of windows

house design and location of windows

You can try adding glazing signs and blinds rather than adding a normal window, just a suggestion. I like your design and way of thinking. You should definitely add the…

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PavinderSingh
Apr 12, 2019 5:00 pm
PavinderSingh
PavinderSingh
PavinderSingh
12 April 2019

Buying an Ironing Board!?

Buying an Ironing Board!?

Bathla X-press Ace Ironing Board is one of the best and a premium quality board. It is stable, durable and comes with multiple…

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PavinderSingh
Apr 12, 2019 4:54 pm
PavinderSingh
Joker
Joker
12 April 2019

Carlisle Homes new contract trick

Carlisle Homes new contract trick

Well said small minds, yesterday read from vbag on Facebook pretty much what you have said,all Australian government bodies know and are accepting that it's ok for a…

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Joker
Apr 12, 2019 12:29 pm
kks
kks
11 April 2019

Height of ensuite vanity and sink

Height of ensuite vanity and sink

Norfolk, mate, this is all getting a bit boring. don't you think?

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kks
Apr 11, 2019 11:33 pm
kks
kks
11 April 2019

Besser Wall Footer

Besser Wall Footer

As ever, Bunning and Ozito are you friends..... https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-1050w ... l_p6290204

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kks
Apr 11, 2019 11:56 am
bsdll
bsdll
10 April 2019

Perth Ancillary Dwelling and services costs

Perth Ancillary Dwelling and services costs

Hi, we are looking to build a new house and shed at the back of our property. We aren't sub dividing, just adding a new house for the kids to move into. It's 120sqm, so…

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bsdll
Apr 10, 2019 10:28 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 April 2019

"Cashing In" on the Airbnb market?

"Cashing In" on the Airbnb market?

How much should I spend on the development? On $100K expect $200/week min that's better than buying a Perth rental house hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 10, 2019 1:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
LeahM
LeahM
9 April 2019

New Build- Exterior Colours 😫🤯

New Build- Exterior Colours 😫🤯

Hi All, we are building a modern/ Hampton style house, cladding-render look!!! I think we have decided on Dulux Silkwort for the walls and Lexicon for the fascia doors,…

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LeahM
Apr 09, 2019 4:05 pm
sandspands
sandspands
9 April 2019

Porter Davis Cat 1

Porter Davis Cat 1

PS:- I am building in the lifestyle range which comes with alot of inclusions

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sandspands
Apr 09, 2019 8:35 am
Amelioso337
Amelioso337
8 April 2019

Anyone building with Home Buyers Centre Victoria low deposit

Anyone building with Home Buyers Centre Victoria low deposit

Good morning all, I was hoping to find some others building with Home Centres that are using their low deposit initiative. My partner and I (both 21 y/o) are first home…

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Amelioso337
Apr 08, 2019 12:25 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 April 2019

bureaucracy gone mad.

bureaucracy gone mad.

Yes, I heard about this on 3AW talk back radio. Unfortunately, legislation deems it necessary.

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SaveH2O
Apr 07, 2019 2:06 pm
SaveH2O
Youri
Youri
6 April 2019

toilet-bidet installation

toilet-bidet installation

There is somebody recommendation of person who can do above?

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Youri
Apr 06, 2019 6:54 pm
michaelmcg
michaelmcg
6 April 2019

Repairs to vitrabond

Repairs to vitrabond

Hi all, Recently did some touch up repairs to vitrabond panel but now can see some over spray in sunlight. Any recommendations of what product to use to remove this?

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michaelmcg
Apr 06, 2019 6:39 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 April 2019

TreesandRocks

TreesandRocks

You need to use a proper thread title when you start a thread seeking advice. It also helps others later when they are doing a forum key word search. I will answer your…

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SaveH2O
Apr 06, 2019 12:12 pm
SaveH2O
gillybean
gillybean
6 April 2019

Can you add a waterfall edge after installation?????

Can you add a waterfall edge after installation?????

Hi Miss81, may I ask what is the color of your interior wall? is that hog bristle full? thanks. Seeing as the thread is 11 years old its fairy…

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gillybean
Apr 06, 2019 11:04 am
gillybean
Trudil2605
Trudil2605
6 April 2019

JG king Buxton

JG king Buxton

Does any one have pics of the Jg King Buxton built?

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Trudil2605
Apr 06, 2019 10:08 am
Plcnewhome
Plcnewhome
5 April 2019

Building inspectors views. Key Building Consultants.

Building inspectors views. Key Building Consultants.
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I agree with you there re the contracts. It is interesting, you have a cooling off period unless you get legal advice then you don’t. Given all the palava the ACCC…

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Plcnewhome
Apr 05, 2019 2:35 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 April 2019

review bans not good for consumer

review bans not good for consumer

Because the OP's linked article is two years old and Wisdom Homes were subsequently found by the ACCC to be using an unfair contract clause which no longer apllies in…

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SaveH2O
Apr 05, 2019 2:12 pm
SaveH2O

I have lived in my Jandson home for just over 1.5 years and commenced landscaping the front area by planting some hedges. Whilst…

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jason.sin55
Apr 05, 2019 9:09 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 April 2019

storm drain

storm drain

That is what I have understood. Re the Termicide reticulation pipe, I am not sure whether the regulations apply to the required separation distance between it and the…

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SaveH2O
Apr 05, 2019 8:30 am
SaveH2O
LochietheChippy
LochietheChippy
3 April 2019

Gap at the architrave joins

Gap at the architrave joins

Painters probably used a putty instead of a plaster on the joins, chippy may not have glued the mitres either, houses also move 30mm over there life time

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LochietheChippy
Apr 03, 2019 1:31 pm
Joel
Joel
2 April 2019

Hinges

Hinges

Hi all. I’m just wondering if anyone on here could tell me what type of hinges I could use on this? It’s a pool storage lid...already built just needs hinging.…

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Joel
Apr 02, 2019 8:39 pm

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