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Yaznco
Yaznco
9 June 2021

North facing, small narrow block or not?? Help!

North facing, small narrow block or not?? Help!

Thanks for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate your opinion. I’m thinking it over……

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Yaznco
Jun 09, 2021 3:40 pm
lilaandco
lilaandco
8 June 2021

New Build - Kingston Council area

New Build - Kingston Council area

I would definetly recommend going with a volume builder rather than project managing yourselves. I’ve see a lot of dual occ builds in the bentleigh east / Kingston area…

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lilaandco
Jun 08, 2021 9:59 pm
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
8 June 2021

Mirror size - Powder room

Mirror size - Powder room

Why not cut some cardboard to the size you have in mind and stick it to the wall with masking (or other) tape, leave it a day or so and adjust the size if you don't think…

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Allnamesrgone
Jun 08, 2021 10:31 am
SandyKS
SandyKS
8 June 2021

Fencing

Fencing

Thank you for the reply. Our fence is newly built just a week ago and I took the photo. Where can I report this to settle the issue if it was just in case damaged by my…

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SandyKS
Jun 08, 2021 6:14 am
inxs
inxs
7 June 2021

Retrospective Building Permit

Retrospective Building Permit

Great. Thankyou for the detailed reply. I took hundreds of photos along every stage, so hopefully that would minimise the opening up requirements. Do you think a…

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inxs
Jun 07, 2021 4:49 pm
JoRayMe
JoRayMe
5 June 2021

Glass ‘grey’ or dark grey

Glass ‘grey’ or dark grey

Does anyone here live the glass Impacts ...positive negative ...

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JoRayMe
Jun 05, 2021 9:37 pm
JoRayMe
JoRayMe
5 June 2021

Doggy door

Doggy door

Ahh that was a decade ago... Google there is much .. I will post when we fit next build, could be a while with market impacts... but we will probably do 2 in new build as…

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JoRayMe
Jun 05, 2021 9:34 pm
crompton29
crompton29
5 June 2021

Needs some advise on facade color selection

Needs some advise on facade color selection

Hi. Thank you for your reply. We are not sure yet. As far as we know, it should be baked not painted. Although some builders used painted one. We'll know for sure after…

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crompton29
Jun 05, 2021 2:33 pm
Home_Heart
Home_Heart
4 June 2021

L4600HD Tractor

L4600HD Tractor

Advice on where to buy a good tractor! I decided to buy my 2015 Volvo 5700

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Home_Heart
Jun 04, 2021 9:02 pm
Home_Heart

We had our walls salt damp treated and rerendered a couple of months ago. Now we are getting very damp patches on our walls and condensation droplets (Walls are all…

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Chopes15
Jun 04, 2021 10:10 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
4 June 2021

Small Awkward Block

Small Awkward Block

Hi Stuk Sorry to hear you have had a bad experience. Putting my old project home hat on for a second, given the unusual shape of your lot I think you are going to…

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Ashington Homes
Jun 04, 2021 4:28 am
Ashington Homes
SP82
SP82
3 June 2021

Firstyle Homes - Edmondson Park

Firstyle Homes - Edmondson Park

Hi! I am planning to buy H&L package at the same place. Which lot did u book? SP

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SP82
Jun 03, 2021 7:01 pm
rykkww
rykkww
3 June 2021

HI iam first home buyer. ( FHOG )

HI iam first home buyer. ( FHOG )

HI. I bought land and just paid deposit Builder.??…

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rykkww
Jun 03, 2021 5:24 pm

Hi, Had modified Ambassador 41 as below. Had reduced the same by around 2 squares. Would be great if anybody can offer your views of the changes done, so I can freeze and…

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Venkata
Jun 02, 2021 9:54 pm
Lisa06
Lisa06
2 June 2021

AS3500 Appendix G -Do you have a copy, please?

AS3500 Appendix G -Do you have a copy, please?

Thanks so much -I really appreciate it.

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Lisa06
Jun 02, 2021 4:03 pm
kogan
kogan
2 June 2021

Builder keeps me waiting since I paid 10% deposit in January

Builder keeps me waiting since I paid 10% deposit in January

Hi Simeon, Thanks for your advice. I am still struggling with the builder who has promised to complete my granny flat by Decemeber 2021 but he will only write a date…

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kogan
Jun 02, 2021 12:08 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
31 May 2021

Removing black discolouration/black stains from hardwood flo

Removing black discolouration/black stains from hardwood flo

Pictures would help. Knowing what caused the staining in the first place and what species of timber would help a lot too. Stewie

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Stewie D
May 31, 2021 11:55 am
Berek
Berek
30 May 2021

Timber partition wall

Timber partition wall

If its permanent, then no it needs to be connected to the frame.

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Berek
May 30, 2021 9:17 pm
the_doesnotexist
the_doesnotexist
30 May 2021

Knock Down Rebuild plus Investment - Beginning the Journey

Knock Down Rebuild plus Investment - Beginning the Journey

This might not apply to you if it’s technically two plots of land but I didn’t want the water set up for the “second” lot as I’d have to pay additional…

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the_doesnotexist
May 30, 2021 8:24 pm
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Contracts-Specialist
May 28, 2021 10:26 pm
Contracts-Specialist

When to make payment for stage inspection

When to make payment for stage inspection

Time of payment would depend on the type of contract. Refer to your construction contract, it should have a clause about…

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Contracts-Specialist
May 28, 2021 10:22 pm
Contracts-Specialist

Hi CBPH Sorry to hear you are having a bad experience. We specialise in building in bushfire zones in Sydney so I think we have a pretty good idea on how to comply with…

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Ashington Homes
May 28, 2021 6:54 am
Ashington Homes
aussieta
aussieta
26 May 2021

Pitched ceiling and wall cavity

Pitched ceiling and wall cavity

whatever you use the space for, it will be outside the insulation envelope so allow for new insulation

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aussieta
May 26, 2021 8:23 pm
aussieta
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
25 May 2021

Neighbor Building a house with big windows

Neighbor Building a house with big windows

I am not sure how it works for CDC but for building permits in Vic the stairs needn’t be screened or obscured as they are not a living or habitable area. Bedroom…

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Ozshaz
May 25, 2021 2:09 pm
nosliw
nosliw
24 May 2021

No family downstairs bathroom?

No family downstairs bathroom?

Go for 2 bathrooms, one downstairs and one upstairs, and ditch the ensuite. More versatile and desirable to buyers if you choose to sell later.

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nosliw
May 24, 2021 6:53 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
24 May 2021

Acoustics requirement for building a house near the rail

Acoustics requirement for building a house near the rail

Building a double-storey dwelling in Melbourne West, near the railway. Have got two quotes from acoustics engineers, one is $1650 and the second is $1680. Do they sound…

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tranlan257
May 24, 2021 5:51 pm
Mane
Mane
24 May 2021

VCAT TOWN PLANNING HEARING WITH ZOOM

VCAT TOWN PLANNING HEARING WITH ZOOM

With the current zoom meetings for VCAT, how will that work. I understand that you are required to put in a submission 5 business days beforehand. Would that be your…

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Mane
May 24, 2021 4:56 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
24 May 2021

Carpet Flooring | Cosy Group

Carpet Flooring | Cosy Group

we would be interested in getting some pricing

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SejaeD
May 24, 2021 12:16 pm
SejaeD
worldofmud
worldofmud
24 May 2021

Measure footing depth in house suffering with slab heave

Measure footing depth in house suffering with slab heave

Hi @Cracking everywhere Yes-nothing more fancy than a couple of shovels and a bar is needed. The geotech firm should have recommended this early on. If not mentioned…

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worldofmud
May 24, 2021 8:48 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
23 May 2021

Basement garage ceiling question

Basement garage ceiling question

Sorry, by sheeting it I mean gyprock, paint, lights etc. Finish it like the rest of your house. It shouldnt cost much and will look like you have actually finished your…

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SejaeD
May 23, 2021 9:09 pm
SejaeD
trvlforever
trvlforever
23 May 2021

Landscaping or decking

Landscaping or decking

I am in the same boat - my garden needs to be levelled to allow for drainage and I am confused by the advice I am getting re doing deck first. Can the landscapers work it…

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trvlforever
May 23, 2021 4:06 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
23 May 2021

Size of bathroom iltes Vs rest of the house tiles

Size of bathroom iltes Vs rest of the house tiles

I think it depends on what the connection between bathrooms and the main area is like. I've gone for 600*600 in the main area and main bathroom and 450*450 (in a…

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Spazzen
May 23, 2021 1:04 am
dmm12
dmm12
22 May 2021

Kitchenette or Kitchen Ceiking Heights

Kitchenette or Kitchen Ceiking Heights

We have a 6m x 4m extension off our main floor. We have internal access to downstairs but it is not of legal height approx.…

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dmm12
May 22, 2021 5:03 pm
Doughboy
Doughboy
22 May 2021

Brick Mortar Defect

Brick Mortar Defect

When brick cleaners use high pressure they can strip the matrix out of the aggregate. This may be the case or the acid has burned some the ingredients in the mortar.

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Doughboy
May 22, 2021 1:21 pm
Chang14
Chang14
22 May 2021

mini orb corrugated iron ceiling Paint removal

mini orb corrugated iron ceiling Paint removal

My bathroom has mini orb corrugated iron ceiling, 4m high. The paint is flaking and slowly falling away exposing a moldy primer. Paint was not suitable for bathroom. I…

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Chang14
May 22, 2021 7:52 am
bnara
bnara
21 May 2021

Sahara 36

Sahara 36

Anyone has built Sahara 36, Any Tips and Advice?

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bnara
May 21, 2021 1:22 pm
TeresainGB
TeresainGB
21 May 2021

Garage door on shed

Garage door on shed

Hi All, I am in the process of purchasing a property with what looks like an older Absco shed as the "Garage". The double swing doors won't work for me, can anyone advise…

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TeresainGB
May 21, 2021 12:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 May 2021

Anybody engaged RAWSONS tailored process/

Anybody engaged RAWSONS tailored process/

In my example Tailored suits is not a traded commodity...where everyone is familiar will the current price Once you hand over a deposit to a new home salesman It's like…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 19, 2021 11:38 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SejaeD
SejaeD
19 May 2021

[Syd] Structural Engineering Question - connecting beams

[Syd] Structural Engineering Question - connecting beams

World2160 That is a really common connection in timber framing, Its super strong so you have nothing to worry about. There are millions of homes in Australia with this…

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SejaeD
May 19, 2021 8:19 am
SejaeD
supa007
supa007
18 May 2021

Electric Toilet- prerequisites/considerations for new build

Electric Toilet- prerequisites/considerations for new build
1, 2

That’s correct. Bidets can only be connected to mains if there’s a RPZD valve in place, which needs to be inspected annually. I’m trying to get around the RPZD…

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supa007
May 18, 2021 1:28 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 May 2021

Help me please - how do I modernise my exterior.

Help me please - how do I modernise my exterior.

A good paint job is in the preparation and that is the 'most' part. You could try a colour and after a few weeks if you have reassessed your choice, painting another…

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SaveH2O
May 18, 2021 6:35 am
SaveH2O

I'm having trouble getting developer approval due to my facade not having eaves, see the design below: Do you think adding the eaves shown below will make my facade look…

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Andrew1989
May 17, 2021 6:58 pm
Monty85
Monty85
17 May 2021

skirting/architrave sizes - thoughts on sizes

skirting/architrave sizes - thoughts on sizes

In a normal world yes. But not in the home building world it seems. It was going to cost us a few thousand dollars to request for the skirting to be laid after the…

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Monty85
May 17, 2021 10:26 am
ZOE1999
ZOE1999
15 May 2021

NEWCON HOMES

NEWCON HOMES

Does anyone have experience with them? They seem good enough but the sales like to disappear up to a week and doesn't reply emails or calls. It's not the first time she…

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ZOE1999
May 15, 2021 12:16 pm
pingup
pingup
14 May 2021

McLachlan Homes

McLachlan Homes

Thankyou for the feedback. I asked the sales lady some soft ball questions which she should have knocked out of the ball park but she got defensive. I wasn't impressed.

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pingup
May 14, 2021 4:36 pm
pabonzaira
pabonzaira
14 May 2021

RIVER GUM OR HICKENBOTHAM.

RIVER GUM OR HICKENBOTHAM.

Hello, To those thinking about building their first home, their forever home, or investment property…. Think twice before picking Rivergum as your builder. Rivergum…

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pabonzaira
May 14, 2021 3:01 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 May 2021

Recent experience with Granvue Homes (Melbourne)

Recent experience with Granvue Homes (Melbourne)

I would say the Builder having realised that Building cost have skyrocketed could demand more money? Of more concern would be a replacement display is also going to cost a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 13, 2021 10:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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