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Fiffaro
Fiffaro
19 March 2010

Thoughtless builder tagged our house.

Thoughtless builder tagged our house.

A supervisor for the company preparing the plumbing under the slab talked to me today, so I now know which builder is building. He said that if they used the correct…

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Fiffaro
Mar 19, 2010 6:29 pm
sleven
sleven
20 March 2010

Houses that face West

Houses that face West

Yes... Very hot - as others have said it depends on what rooms will be there, the kind of curtains and the air conditioning etc. Our current living room is west facing...…

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sleven
Mar 20, 2010 12:37 am
sleven
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
20 March 2010

enclosing a patio

enclosing a patio

Better still is have a browse of your local councils website. The info you need may well be on there. You might discover some things you can quiz a council rep about :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Mar 20, 2010 2:06 am
TheGardenWhisperer
MrsRose
MrsRose
20 March 2010

Boral Briks

Boral Briks

Here's the link http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=30878

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MrsRose
Mar 20, 2010 8:20 am
MrsRose
kez70
kez70
20 March 2010

Pay with cash?

Pay with cash?
1, 2

We paid cash for our home, built with a project builder. It was easy. At the beginning when we signed the contract with the building company we just had to show them…

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kez70
Mar 20, 2010 9:40 am
rodrocket
rodrocket
20 March 2010

Basic CAD Software recommendations.

Basic CAD Software recommendations.

have a look at Deltacad i have used it to build heaps of projects ect cheers rocket

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rodrocket
Mar 20, 2010 10:34 am
windowexpert
windowexpert
20 March 2010

Builder wont let us put floor in before kitchen??!!!!

Builder wont let us put floor in before kitchen??!!!!

Maybe you need to remind the builder who is paying the bills and who is the boss

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windowexpert
Mar 20, 2010 9:23 pm
saxien
saxien
21 March 2010

Fence/boundry/retaining wall.Possible dispute with neighbour

Fence/boundry/retaining wall.Possible dispute with neighbour
1, 2

It looks like the house below may have been built without a site survey, only taking into account the position of the retaining wall, if the wall was put back into…

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saxien
Mar 21, 2010 11:25 am
buildingwithhamra
buildingwithhamra
21 March 2010

Undisclosed easement when purchasing block of land

Undisclosed easement when purchasing block of land

Either you still want the land or not. This easement was undisclosed, to me that should void the contract. This easement does devalue the property. I would be talking to…

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buildingwithhamra
Mar 21, 2010 4:34 pm
kaindec
kaindec
21 March 2010

Land Encroachment

Land Encroachment

Thanks BWK, It does and doesnt bother me if you know what I mean. Im not overly fussed as I dont think I would use the land. Its more the case in regards to the future…

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kaindec
Mar 21, 2010 5:47 pm
zeke
zeke
21 March 2010

Anyone live in Mt. Barker, South Australia

Anyone live in Mt. Barker, South Australia

We live at Hahndorf, about 10 km away from the Bluestone display village - happy to trundle out there if it's for a good cause and isn't illegal, embarrassing...........or…

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zeke
Mar 21, 2010 8:29 pm
zeke
ECOECO
ECOECO
22 March 2010

UPVC WINDOWS DOORS

UPVC WINDOWS DOORS

good god thats expensive i dont know your sizes but i think 40000 in your money would be about £20000 in ours here a average 3 bed house in…

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ECOECO
Mar 22, 2010 7:30 am
ECOECO
kid81
kid81
22 March 2010

timber vs Steel Roof truss

timber vs Steel Roof truss

Sorry, forgot to add noise. Most noise in a home is caused by flooring joists. Timber or steel in a roof or wall (if constructed properly) will not cause noise. Floor…

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kid81
Mar 22, 2010 11:49 am
mpcj
mpcj
22 March 2010

Auto Washing Machine Taps

Auto Washing Machine Taps

^ I was only a minute in front of you Kek! Turning them off is something I've been doing since we nearly had a major disaster with plumbing. Long and boring story...but…

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mpcj
Mar 22, 2010 6:43 pm
mpcj

Same happening in QLD with the cyclone up there. Hope you get building soon. Fingers crossed. Good Luck.

Guest
Jan 01, 1970 11:00 am
leni
leni
24 March 2010

$2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get?

$2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get?

We also went with Highland. If you want the look of electric, I would only go induction. Choice have just done a new review of induction cooktops. I'm not a big fan of the…

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leni
Mar 24, 2010 12:04 am
leni
SteveH
SteveH
22 March 2010

Separating UPVC solvent cemented pipes

Separating UPVC solvent cemented pipes

.. this was a real concern for me. I needed to remove two UPVC cemented pipes from a $1.5k sand filter ready for a rebuild (the multiport valve was being replaced with an…

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SteveH
Mar 22, 2010 10:41 pm
ads89
ads89
23 March 2010

Measurement - BoQ

Measurement - BoQ

One of my projects for university is to assemble a bill of quantities, take-off and abstracting data sheet for a house up to the concrete slab (base.) I was wondering if…

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ads89
Mar 23, 2010 8:40 am
Hills Guy
Hills Guy
23 March 2010

Is this acceptable????

Is this acceptable????

it looks OK From some angles it looks like they didnt rake the prtp joint, which will make it look wider than it is. After a wash and clean it will come up better (looks…

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Hills Guy
Mar 23, 2010 9:00 am
room4acubby
room4acubby
23 March 2010

Some simple advice on bulding a house from scratch!

Some simple advice on bulding a house from scratch!

thank you ... from my understanding by doing the research lately on homeone and some other property forum, we've decided that we should choose…

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room4acubby
Mar 23, 2010 9:12 am
room4acubby
room4acubby
room4acubby
23 March 2010

Signed contract July09 & almost April 10 still no slab down?

Signed contract July09 & almost April 10 still no slab down?

We signed in October last year and the builder is almost going to start. I ended up writing letters to the builder asking them very specific questions relating to their…

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room4acubby
Mar 23, 2010 10:42 am
room4acubby
room4acubby
room4acubby
23 March 2010

A question about side setbacks and eaves

A question about side setbacks and eaves

The bulk builders try to use the overall planning requirements. I think for Victoria the standard side setback is 1.2m, however lots of councils have smaller side setback…

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room4acubby
Mar 23, 2010 11:03 am
room4acubby
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
23 March 2010

Concrete slab vs bearers/joists/footings

Concrete slab vs bearers/joists/footings

wordsalad - difficult to make a guess without detail of the design, but 80 sq mtrs would be around $12000. That is for conc, mesh, plastic, chairs, placement, but doesn't…

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onc_artisan
Mar 23, 2010 11:05 am
onc_artisan
Markus1984
Markus1984
23 March 2010

Solictor Trouble

Solictor Trouble

Hi guys.. i've finally cooled down from my rant last month.. and it's true we all make mistakes.. i guess i was just furious by the way i was informed - via email.. but…

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Markus1984
Mar 23, 2010 12:15 pm
lisanne
lisanne
23 March 2010

Fencing allowance with neighbours H&L package

Fencing allowance with neighbours H&L package

you could always get in first and get the quotes and send it to them

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lisanne
Mar 23, 2010 1:07 pm
Cuttajar
Cuttajar
23 March 2010

Aluminium Handrail Suppliers

Aluminium Handrail Suppliers

Hi Guys, I am looking to install an aluminium handrail in our back yard (30 metres approx) I have found a few different DIY fitting suppliers and I am now wondering where…

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Cuttajar
Mar 23, 2010 1:07 pm
Chuq
Chuq
23 March 2010

Facing Direction of your House

Facing Direction of your House
1, 2

S - front of house - office, bedrooms 2 and 3. E - side of house - bed 4, ensuite - but NO WINDOWS! (neighbouring block is higher land than us - for privacy). N - back of…

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Chuq
Mar 23, 2010 1:58 pm
Chuq
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
23 March 2010

General questions re water tanks...

General questions re water tanks...

:shock: Don't know how that works... The last tank we put in(4 years ago) was 15,000gal and cost $4800, the plumbing was 5 x 6mtr lengths($12.50each) of 90mm SW pipe and 5 x 90…

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onc_artisan
Mar 23, 2010 10:33 pm
onc_artisan
grinder
grinder
23 March 2010

Possible to remove render without redoing the bricks?

Possible to remove render without redoing the bricks?

Wash away the render?! No I do not think you can unless something new that I do not kow is out there. You have just have to scrape it away and the sooner the better :shock:

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grinder
Mar 23, 2010 11:27 pm
grinder
perthhomelover
perthhomelover
24 March 2010

House Sizes

House Sizes

I currently live in a two bedroom unit which is 62sqm. I am building a 4 x 2 bedroom house 206sqm, on a 368sqm block. There is an alfresco and double garage. Not much…

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perthhomelover
Mar 24, 2010 1:35 am
kek
kek
24 March 2010

Trouble with slow progress payments * Update

Trouble with slow progress payments * Update

Thanks for the advice, let me tell you that they will be getting a visit first thing tomorrow morning & we will see how things progress from…

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kek
Mar 24, 2010 9:33 am
kek
worldofaltos
worldofaltos
24 March 2010

Dyson DC23 Vacuum cleaner?

Dyson DC23 Vacuum cleaner?
1, 2, 3

Is there anyone who can recommend the best product among the ones listed here?

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worldofaltos
Mar 24, 2010 3:03 pm
athomasd
athomasd
24 March 2010

Bathroom/Toilet/Laundt suggestions?

Bathroom/Toilet/Laundt suggestions?

Thanks for your feedback Ikon, i certainly do like the look of the cupboard you have designed to hide the washine machine and trough and its an idea im strongly…

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athomasd
Mar 24, 2010 7:27 pm
RoadkillNZ
RoadkillNZ
24 March 2010

Power outlet covers....

Power outlet covers....

That looks so cool, pity my kids are too old to need them now

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RoadkillNZ
Mar 24, 2010 8:46 pm
happynewbuilder2be
happynewbuilder2be
24 March 2010

parapet wall?

parapet wall?

Thank you so much for helping. Now i understand!! :D

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happynewbuilder2be
Mar 24, 2010 11:22 pm
happynewbuilder2be
happynewbuilder2be
24 March 2010

north facing windows - Dispensation

north facing windows - Dispensation

Thank you for your advice. We have decided that we are going to visit council and get some advice on our dispensation application. I think its a great idea getting their …

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happynewbuilder2be
Mar 24, 2010 11:27 pm
tempura
tempura
24 March 2010

A couple of questions on New home design and options

A couple of questions on New home design and options

how do you guys know if it's PGH Haberfield? keen to know :)

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tempura
Mar 24, 2010 11:55 pm
tempura
fairy blue
fairy blue
25 March 2010

Best plans/layout

Best plans/layout

Check out this thread. There are quite a few posted here. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=18167

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fairy blue
Mar 25, 2010 7:34 am
fairy blue
tempura
tempura
25 March 2010

Purchasing Land and Home Design (Guide for Idiots)

Purchasing Land and Home Design (Guide for Idiots)

Most builders arrange a colour selection appointment at some point - it may be before or after the contract is signed. If after, any upgrades would…

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tempura
Mar 25, 2010 7:36 am
tempura
Ghost
Ghost
25 March 2010

Cost of a false ceiling…. That can’t be right??

Cost of a false ceiling…. That can’t be right??

I am also looking at a false ceiling for a renovation and want to achieve acoustic isolation equal to or better than Rw 50. I believe I can do this by using resilient…

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Ghost
Mar 25, 2010 10:58 am
jec
jec
25 March 2010

3kw solar package

3kw solar package

Have been given a quote for a 3kw solar package which includes: 3.08kW Solon modules (14 x 220W) with Power One PVI-3600 inverter (Italian) and Schletter (German made)…

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jec
Mar 25, 2010 12:33 pm
jbdave
jbdave
25 March 2010

Building a loft bed

Building a loft bed

I guess a beam on the wall, as well as on the other side of the bed would work. Another piece of timber could be fixed to the beam to support the slats (like in a normal…

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jbdave
Mar 25, 2010 2:20 pm
seeking solutions
seeking solutions
25 March 2010

Timber window frames

Timber window frames

With our timber windows there is no site painting at construction stage. Site painting has too much flaws and it is more labor intense than…

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seeking solutions
Mar 25, 2010 5:45 pm
seeking solutions
mikkyG
mikkyG
26 March 2010

new design ideas

new design ideas

Jayneylou, can point us to some sites where we can see some of this work?

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mikkyG
Mar 26, 2010 8:16 am
Southies
Southies
26 March 2010

How do you clean your Security Doors/Windows??

How do you clean your Security Doors/Windows??

Once you do get them clean, pass them over regularly with the vacuum. The secret is not to let the dust build up :wink:

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Southies
Mar 26, 2010 8:19 am
Southies
fruitty
fruitty
26 March 2010

Some Tradies do care!

Some Tradies do care!

I would but he is quiting end of the year to join the public service! Also the builder are well aware that he is doing a good job. They got him to do ours because we were…

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fruitty
Mar 26, 2010 2:11 pm
fruitty
Rowena
Rowena
26 March 2010

How to find out what next door is building?

How to find out what next door is building?

I rang the Whittlesea council and they gave me the details of the building surveyor/planner. I rang them to find out where the windows would be and how they would impact…

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Rowena
Mar 26, 2010 5:23 pm
Rowena

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