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Philip_Green
Philip_Green
25 September 2020

General Discussion topic dumping

General Discussion topic dumping

Such a good point

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Philip_Green
Sep 25, 2020 3:39 pm
chippy
chippy
32 m

3 phase electric

3 phase electric

I think a blackout is all 3 phases dropped out, where as a brown out is just a dropped phase or 2 meaning anything on the phase that is still operational still works. We…

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chippy
Nov 12, 2024 7:48 pm
chippy

Mimosa Structural Gurantee

Mimosa Structural Gurantee

Yeah right. I can't even get them to sort out issues at my 4 year old house. H2 soil. water pooling under the slab, storm water draianage is non compliant (not as per…

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Basher
Nov 12, 2024 3:32 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
Yesterday

mortar colour

mortar colour

Yes

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Pedro4137
Nov 11, 2024 4:39 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
10 November

URBAN MYTHS .... ?

URBAN MYTHS .... ?
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Been getting a lot of emails lately that i have "won" something - but need to pay postage. You need to enter an address and pay a postage "fee". Now - either I'm super…

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Saint Mike
Nov 10, 2024 7:47 am
Saint Mike
Allanhill01
Allanhill01
9 November

Retrospective footing inspection of uncoded building

Retrospective footing inspection of uncoded building

Greetings from Darwin all, I have a verandah attached to my house. There is no record of the verandah ever existing. I would like to get it fully coded under an owner…

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Allanhill01
Nov 09, 2024 7:43 pm
Althom
Althom
9 November

Airconditioning zonez

Airconditioning zonez

Depends. How many in your family and how often will there be people in both blue and yellow zones at any one time? Personally speaking I would keep them as separate zones…

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Althom
Nov 09, 2024 9:54 am
Althom
bowidwinen
bowidwinen
7 November

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

Sell current investment property(unit) to buy new property(h

If you’re thinking about going bigger and need cash fast for the Sydney home, selling the unit might be the way to go to get that chunk of money right away.

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bowidwinen
Nov 07, 2024 1:16 am

can anyone the basic House plan on irregular block of land ... main gate must be on left side

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imranhassan
Nov 07, 2024 12:53 am
groundzero
groundzero
6 November

is this tree a problem?

is this tree a problem?

Will depend if your footings are on piers or not and the soil profile

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groundzero
Nov 06, 2024 7:46 pm

Brought this home recently near the coast, need ideas on colours. Not sure whether to go light with dark trim or light greys whites. Any ideas with colours please

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Prellie
Nov 03, 2024 11:17 pm
MrSteel
MrSteel
3 November

Facia repair

Facia repair

G'day, Looking to repair this damage to the corner of the house, any advice is appreciated. Thank you :)

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MrSteel
Nov 03, 2024 11:17 am
MrSteel
Nigeljones
Nigeljones
2 November

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience
1, 2

I don’t think all these accounts commenting are by the same person Anthony. I think most people generally engage reputable builders and don’t have to comment on…

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Nigeljones
Nov 02, 2024 9:37 pm

Spirit level

Spirit level

In America, they have this one.. https://www.amazon.com.au/WORKPRO-Magne ... B09ZPB3FC7 Sorta makes sense but not the same design as the OP showed..

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EvryThingIsNormal
Nov 02, 2024 5:33 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
2 November

Unsuitable surface in terracotta tiles

Unsuitable surface in terracotta tiles

Hi Mariaeg, first of all, a disclaimer - A lawyer I am not :) This sounds like a real pain, honestly. You’d expect newly installed tiles with a factory seal and added…

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MarkusjOZ
Nov 02, 2024 7:26 am
MarkusjOZ
building-expert
building-expert
31 October

Engineering Drawings for Double Steel Garage?

Engineering Drawings for Double Steel Garage?

The supplier does not have proof of "cost" until invoices are paid, ask for a copy of paid invoices

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building-expert
Oct 31, 2024 3:44 pm
building-expert
hiluxx
hiluxx
29 October

Soil result

Soil result

Phew. Now I see why everyone in this forum is saying the compaction report is very important and is something everyone should pester the developer to produce one. Thanks mate!

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hiluxx
Oct 29, 2024 6:49 pm
hiluxx
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
26 October

Architrave Cracking

Architrave Cracking

Pelli69 It is super normal for new homes to move as they settle in over the first year or two. Usually we find that some minor cracking may occur in gyprock, especially…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 26, 2024 4:20 am
Ashington Homes
Mrs.Dempsey
Mrs.Dempsey
22 October

Pool Deck

Pool Deck

Our builder is just about to replace our pool deck with spotted gum. I really want to lighten the deck and hoping someone can tell me if it is possible to white wash a…

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Mrs.Dempsey
Oct 22, 2024 6:58 pm
Basher
Basher
21 October

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

water seeping through from under slab into post hole
1, 2, 3

I am Reading it. I have also informed my insurance company and they are sending a plumber to investigate.

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Basher
Oct 21, 2024 9:22 pm

Curtain Ceiling Track Installation Advice? With the last 20cm of the ceiling track on an angle, could it be as simple as: 1. Bending the track slightly to match the…

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SamMac
Oct 21, 2024 6:43 pm
arrogant_menace
arrogant_menace
21 October

Metricon QLD Studio M Pricing

Metricon QLD Studio M Pricing

Hi guys, Does anyone have a pricing list please? Looking for electrical, cabinetry and kitchen worktop pricing. Thanks.

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arrogant_menace
Oct 21, 2024 11:56 am

Hi guys, Currently having discussion with other residents in our 4 unit villa complex in regards to the point of attachment that supplies power to all 4 units. My…

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jimbass
Oct 21, 2024 10:54 am
Russell22
Russell22
19 October

Allworth homes - Wyndham four guest 27

Allworth homes - Wyndham four guest 27

Starting the process to build with Allworth Homes anyone else build the Wyndham four guest 27 or just the Wyndham four 25 or 27

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Russell22
Oct 19, 2024 8:08 pm

Flat roof to a-frame garage conversion

Flat roof to a-frame garage conversion

Thanks very much for your help BA. I will update the thread when I get around to making any changes.

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Clueless Engineer
Oct 17, 2024 6:11 pm

Yes . But I find the measurements debatable. The measured point is not the maximum height as seen on the picture.

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shadesofpink
Oct 16, 2024 10:07 am
KitchenSupports
KitchenSupports
15 October

Timber Double hung windows - run on aluminium channel

Timber Double hung windows - run on aluminium channel

Hi there! It sounds like you’ve got quite the project on your hands. The design you’re describing with the spiral balances enclosed in an aluminum channel is…

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KitchenSupports
Oct 15, 2024 1:24 pm
KitchenSupports
koalakc
koalakc
15 October

Support steel post overhang on slab

Support steel post overhang on slab

I will check this. Thank you so much for your comment! :)

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koalakc
Oct 15, 2024 12:14 am
Tana
Tana
14 October

Ezy Jamb from Ezconcept

Ezy Jamb from Ezconcept

Hi guys. We are having a few issues with one of our suppliers called EZ Concept. We normally buy their Ezy Jambs, but we are looking for an alternative flush / frameless…

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Tana
Oct 14, 2024 2:23 pm
Bc23
Bc23
14 October

Do I need to insure my appliances if I supply them?

Do I need to insure my appliances if I supply them?

I'm currently building a new house and have arranged with the builder to supply my own appliances. Do I need to take out insurance for the appliances or will they be…

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Bc23
Oct 14, 2024 8:44 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
13 October

Driving over stormwater pipes in ground? - Need advice pls

Driving over stormwater pipes in ground? - Need advice pls

Make sure the class of the pipe is trafficable and use the minimum and correct fill material around the pipe, otherwise you will need to sleeve it. Local councils…

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Eng. B A
Oct 13, 2024 3:02 pm
voz
voz
13 October

Architraves around windows and doors OR square edge plaster?

Architraves around windows and doors OR square edge plaster?
1, 2, 3

What did you end up doing please? Tossing up between square set and architrave look.

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voz
Oct 13, 2024 11:48 am
sarak
sarak
12 October

Qartaba homes

Qartaba homes

I want to know too please. Do you have any information?

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sarak
Oct 12, 2024 9:48 pm
Pulse
Pulse
11 October

Earth leakage

Earth leakage

no it can’t, the only option is to put the fridge on its own circuit if it’s leakage is under 30mA if might not trip. if the fridge leakage is over 30mA that won’t…

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Pulse
Oct 11, 2024 6:49 am
groundzero
groundzero
9 October

Drainage Issue Alongside House

Drainage Issue Alongside House

Looks like it is flooding in from your neighbours property. Is the neighbours concrete path sloping towards your fence and dumping water onto your side ? Another issue I…

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groundzero
Oct 09, 2024 6:47 pm
Filipr
Filipr
9 October

Major tile damage - kitchen, bathroom and laundry

Major tile damage - kitchen, bathroom and laundry

Thanks and agreed, I was initially very suspicious that the tenant had caused this. The only thing that's throwing me is I'm getting similar cracking in the bathroom and…

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Filipr
Oct 09, 2024 4:21 pm

A bit of background - We own a 1860's cottage (on the right in the photo) on what was a large property. A stone barn with steel carport at the front is also original to…

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HevWill
Oct 08, 2024 3:41 pm

Sorry not sure where to find the exact sizes. But see the photo attached the window 1 needs to become the size of window 2.

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JoePathan
Oct 07, 2024 9:37 pm
Naz24
Naz24
5 October

Cost of new electrical pit

Cost of new electrical pit

I am looking for advice about who should wear the cost of a new electricity pit. I bought a house, planning to demolish. That house was connected to an existing…

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Naz24
Oct 05, 2024 5:57 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 October

OxyMag cement flooring issues

OxyMag cement flooring issues

Have you reached out to the purveyor? Have you perused the forum's search facility? viewtopic.php?f=1&t=105804 Seeking reviews can also oft help but moreso before…

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SaveH2O
Oct 05, 2024 12:42 pm
SaveH2O
Basher
Basher
3 October

Drainage Plan and AS 2870

Drainage Plan and AS 2870

Hi, We have a four-year-old house built on H2 soil, and we've been experiencing some significant water pooling under the slab. Here’s a summary of the current…

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Basher
Oct 03, 2024 9:56 pm
Samkk
Samkk
3 October

Underhouse Excavation

Underhouse Excavation

Hi All, I currently excavated a small section under my house to create approximately 1.8x1.8 storage and working area. Will be benching the existing footings. As I'm on…

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Samkk
Oct 03, 2024 7:21 pm
koston_44
koston_44
3 October

Colorbond or Zincalume? What colour gutters & fascia?

Colorbond or Zincalume? What colour gutters & fascia?

Looks very nice. Thank you for sharing. We are looking at zinclume rood with possibly shale gray for gutters.

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koston_44
Oct 03, 2024 11:50 am
Chris.Mass
Chris.Mass
3 October

Vogue Homes

Vogue Homes

Thank you so much! Will definitely do that

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Chris.Mass
Oct 03, 2024 5:33 am
dmm12
dmm12
30 September

Rust coming up from outdoor tile grout joint

Rust coming up from outdoor tile grout joint

I have an outdoor verandah where a tile joint along a galvanised steel bracket to a post has started weeping rust. Looking to…

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dmm12
Sep 30, 2024 8:48 am
hu1290
hu1290
29 September

Tree Removal before building a new house

Tree Removal before building a new house

Hi SK I realized your post was about many years ago but I would like very much to know what the resolution was finally? Thanks heaps.

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hu1290
Sep 29, 2024 1:58 pm
hu1290
hu1290
29 September

Building in or near tree protection zones

Building in or near tree protection zones

Hi Kath I realized this was a post many years ago but I would like very much to know what the resolution was finally ? Thank you.

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hu1290
Sep 29, 2024 1:41 pm
collincr
collincr
28 September

Painting advice needed

Painting advice needed

Hello, I am in the middle of painting a room and I have a wall that needs a 4th coat of paint. I have read online that applying too many coats can cause cracking or…

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collincr
Sep 28, 2024 11:47 am

I had this sunroom built onto my new brick house and it leaks when we have a big rain. The installer says the only thing to help would be to seal the brick wall it is…

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Ebonbom
Sep 28, 2024 11:24 am
groundzero
groundzero
27 September

Active or 'stabilised' slab

Active or 'stabilised' slab

Get in contact with a company called slabsense who will set up equipment to measure slab movement on a daily basis. Also contact a geotechnical engineering company that…

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groundzero
Sep 27, 2024 6:19 pm

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