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star3
star3
28 February 2019

good and affordable builder in sydney; not project home!

good and affordable builder in sydney; not project home!

stay away from sett homes built with them 5 years ago and work is so bad. too many issues to list

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star3
Feb 28, 2019 5:24 am
alexp79
alexp79
27 February 2019

Building with Dechellis - has anyone any advice?

Building with Dechellis - has anyone any advice?

It would be really great if later you could (confidently) share your building inspection reports as well as comment on your experience in rectifying issues to the future…

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alexp79
Feb 27, 2019 4:22 pm
ratna
ratna
25 February 2019

Sydney: custom designed house, builder to Lock Up stage

Sydney: custom designed house, builder to Lock Up stage

Hi, I am looking for the same.. based in Thornleigh, please let me know if you managed to get someone. Thanks in advance

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ratna
Feb 25, 2019 10:20 pm
Joker
Joker
25 February 2019

Should I Hire a 3rd party Building Inspector for Final Inspe

Should I Hire a 3rd party Building Inspector for Final Inspe

without doubt get a third party inspector has they are saying that the third party inspection will pull up way more than they will judging there own work,you will go only…

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Joker
Feb 25, 2019 3:43 pm
neilrogers
neilrogers
24 February 2019

connect water mains to granny flat

connect water mains to granny flat

thanks. I know which pipes are hot and cold and the granny flat has a tap on the cold and hot. I know i need a reducer I just can't find one. Thought I would ask here to…

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neilrogers
Feb 24, 2019 6:00 pm
halfbrick
halfbrick
24 February 2019

External staircase

External staircase

Hi everyone from a new member' We are restoring a 1920's Qlder which will have a 3 mtr wide stairway as the entrance. Does anyone know how many steel stringers I need to…

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halfbrick
Feb 24, 2019 2:27 pm
arpibrij
arpibrij
23 February 2019

pegs installed

pegs installed

thank you chippy!!! you advise is very helpful...gives us some peace of mind....

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arpibrij
Feb 23, 2019 3:08 pm
Jadeedaj
Jadeedaj
21 February 2019

Boutique Homes Wardrobes

Boutique Homes Wardrobes

Hi all, Just wondering what the standard/upgrade options for robe fittings are. Looking at the Providence, there is a long sliding door robe section as well as a walk in…

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Jadeedaj
Feb 21, 2019 8:19 pm
aussieta
aussieta
21 February 2019

Attaching a load-bearing cross beam to a plasterboard wall

Attaching a load-bearing cross beam to a plasterboard wall

if it is attached to the wall i think you will need an engineer use 4 legs

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aussieta
Feb 21, 2019 6:22 pm
aussieta
nikhilkr2019
nikhilkr2019
21 February 2019

Covering storm water easement in backyard

Covering storm water easement in backyard

There is a 1000x300mm storm water easement in the top right corner of my backyard. As part of leveling the lot, current opening of that has to go 300mm down the new level.…

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nikhilkr2019
Feb 21, 2019 9:02 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
21 February 2019

Mimosa Structural Gurantee

Mimosa Structural Gurantee

A very big question on many fronts.

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SaveH2O
Feb 21, 2019 1:04 am
SaveH2O
Ehsantl
Ehsantl
20 February 2019

What kind of fireplace is this?

What kind of fireplace is this?

It's not gas, there is nothing in it except the iron grill and the damper at the top can be pushed in to be open. I've done some research and as mentioned by Joker it…

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Ehsantl
Feb 20, 2019 1:22 pm
coffecup1978
coffecup1978
19 February 2019

Create a storage room in rumpus room? regulations?

Create a storage room in rumpus room? regulations?

Hi, I'm very new to the whole house reno thing. I have a rather large rumpus room upstairs that I don't use for much, and I am considering building a storage room at the…

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coffecup1978
Feb 19, 2019 1:47 pm
Joker
Joker
19 February 2019

Cleaning vinyl flooring

Cleaning vinyl flooring

The electrostatic voltage on the surface of vinyl siding is reduced due to the use of lubricant and antistatic in the process by manufacturers. Under…

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Joker
Feb 19, 2019 1:11 pm
Cal_D
Cal_D
19 February 2019

Substrate for Tiled Table Top???

Substrate for Tiled Table Top???

From your experience does Marine Ply have much movement? I'm just not sure how strong fc sheets are as far as supporting loads. Thinking about pairing a 9mm Marine Ply…

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Cal_D
Feb 19, 2019 12:10 pm
Davis
Davis
18 February 2019

Do I need a final OC

Do I need a final OC

Hello Mooch88, A final occupation certificate should always be obtained if you can, however, you are not committing an offence. The following advice is only relevant to…

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Davis
Feb 18, 2019 9:48 pm
Exk53
Exk53
18 February 2019

cemintel installation price

cemintel installation price

Hi All We planning to use cemintel on second floor of new build. Do you know price of installation Thank you

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Exk53
Feb 18, 2019 9:07 pm
ArnieZA
ArnieZA
18 February 2019

Montville - GJ Gardner

Montville - GJ Gardner

Hi We're keen on building a Montville type home, but live in South Africa - so can't use GJ Gardener....is there anyone who can share the either photos or drawings of the…

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ArnieZA
Feb 18, 2019 2:29 pm
westbourne
westbourne
18 February 2019

Must final payment be paid before handover?

Must final payment be paid before handover?

Thanks for your suggestion. This would be my final step. I emailed to the Head of Construction Department. He agreed to let me to perform a pre-handover inspection…

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westbourne
Feb 18, 2019 8:35 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 February 2019

Survey Peg removed

Survey Peg removed

Ouch! Good luck trying to recoup the costs

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 16, 2019 1:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
MyFirst
MyFirst
16 February 2019

Should the free standing cooker be higher than the bench top

Should the free standing cooker be higher than the bench top

There will always be gaps. Smaller ones probably cause even more headaches. Larger ones as least u can have some stick to get things out. Regardless a lesson to…

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MyFirst
Feb 16, 2019 10:48 am
sanjcrsta
sanjcrsta
15 February 2019

DPC for rendered brick veneer house

DPC for rendered brick veneer house

As per Australian Standard “AS 4773.2-2010 Masonry in small buildings Part 2: Construction.” Section 9 Masonry Veneer Walls at part 9.6 “Damp-Proof Courses,…

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sanjcrsta
Feb 15, 2019 9:07 pm
jimbob73
jimbob73
15 February 2019

noise coming from roof area

noise coming from roof area

Hi my house is 7 years old, wooden frame with vinyl cladding and steel roof. Recently a few times a day l hear a loud thump noise coming from inside the the roof area on…

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jimbob73
Feb 15, 2019 3:36 pm
alexp79
alexp79
15 February 2019

FREE SPECIALIST ADVICE FOR LOW ENERGY & PREFAB/MODULAR BLD

FREE SPECIALIST ADVICE FOR LOW ENERGY & PREFAB/MODULAR BLD

Welcome! Will be always interesting to learn about better/new technologies. Which prefab/modular systems would you recommend and why?

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alexp79
Feb 15, 2019 2:24 pm
Charmzy
Charmzy
15 February 2019

Restaining a timber door? Help!

Restaining a timber door? Help!

I have been sanding back a timber entrance door (nearly done one side). I watched a few videos before commencing which state to sand the varnish back to the original wood,…

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Charmzy
Feb 15, 2019 9:00 am
aphsta
aphsta
15 February 2019

Anyone building with Allworth Homes - Viva Plan ( Single Sto

Anyone building with Allworth Homes - Viva Plan ( Single Sto

I built with Allworth last year. Admin was fine, long and annoying but it’s the same with all builders. We had one major problem during our build, they missed our…

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aphsta
Feb 15, 2019 8:38 am
Dani232
Dani232
14 February 2019

Newport 275

Newport 275

Have you started you build as yet? Would love to see some photos. We are still waiting on our land to settle. Bring on March!

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Dani232
Feb 14, 2019 5:25 pm
Havanatter4303
Havanatter4303
13 February 2019

So, I bought a 1950 bungalow...on my own....now what?!?

So, I bought a 1950 bungalow...on my own....now what?!?

Thanks Chippy. I didn't think of air tasker....never used it before. 'Bout time I tried. Thanks for the suggestion :)

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Havanatter4303
Feb 13, 2019 10:11 am
Havanatter4303
Ansari
Ansari
12 February 2019

Stuatory Warranty or Strata units Warranty

Stuatory Warranty or Strata units Warranty

Hi Guys, I am in middle of purchasing a unit registered in 11/10/17 in Toongabbie,NSW 2146. I got strata report yesterday and when asker about warranty of the unit,the…

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Ansari
Feb 12, 2019 7:21 am
pamvic
pamvic
11 February 2019

Roof type

Roof type

We have recently built with DFH and if we were to build again I would insist on metal roof with full timber structure, no metal struts. We have found this causes roof…

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pamvic
Feb 11, 2019 1:16 pm
C.Muscat
C.Muscat
11 February 2019

Don’t ever build with Mimosa Homes

Don’t ever build with Mimosa Homes

Don’t ever build with Mimosa Homes it’s just not worth the hassle, I will most likely have to go through VCAT or consider other legal options just to get things fixed…

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C.Muscat
Feb 11, 2019 1:01 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 February 2019

Downpipes does this look right?

Downpipes does this look right?

The pipes look like they will meet the mandatory minimal surface coverage once you landscape. Downpipes never hold less than 3/4 of their volume as air unless they have…

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SaveH2O
Feb 10, 2019 5:47 pm
SaveH2O
westbourne
westbourne
10 February 2019

Is the Tender fee refundable if accepted?

Is the Tender fee refundable if accepted?

Thanks for prompt response. I don't the tender fee as a deposit" on my contract.

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westbourne
Feb 10, 2019 10:13 am
Engineer
Engineer
8 February 2019

Trenching for slab - concerns of trench work need help

Trenching for slab - concerns of trench work need help

Have you paid a fixed price for the slab? Keep an eye on the reinforcing, make sure it is per the drawings and has cover from the sides and bottom of the trenches.

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Engineer
Feb 08, 2019 4:42 pm
Engineer
youngone
youngone
8 February 2019

Austral brick cream

Austral brick cream

Hi my first post here. Deposit paid in Macdonald Jones Bronte. We are looking for a cream brick with off white mortar so as to replicate rendered or bagged…

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youngone
Feb 08, 2019 7:33 am
Engineer
Engineer
6 February 2019

Demolition questions

Demolition questions

There should be no reason for the original structural engineer not to take your calls. In fact they are key to this as they "own" the design of the slab and carry PL for…

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Engineer
Feb 06, 2019 11:35 am
Engineer
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 February 2019

Bracing plans

Bracing plans

Yes, The wind bracing & connections should be greater for lighter and less stiff materials, I suggest you get your engineer to also check wind loading, Foundation…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 06, 2019 9:42 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Somanywhites
Somanywhites
5 February 2019

Another question about whites

Another question about whites

We have had warm yellow with darker yellow trim in living areas for too many years. Now replacing cedar blinds with white shutters and repainting kitchen, dining, lounge…

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Somanywhites
Feb 05, 2019 7:32 pm
Joker
Joker
5 February 2019

Irban edge worst

Irban edge worst

he said saleman was ruid and preaching ,not that their building standards were crap, sounds very believable that a frustated saleman takes it out on whoever is around.

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Joker
Feb 05, 2019 3:33 pm
gogo65
gogo65
5 February 2019

Urban edge homes positive post taken down.

Urban edge homes positive post taken down.

Funnily enough I reported a post, where someone was extremely rude to me, and Ive heard nothing from Home one and no action taken on the post.

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gogo65
Feb 05, 2019 12:35 pm
gogo65
arodc
arodc
4 February 2019

Found old stormwater pipe - what to do?

Found old stormwater pipe - what to do?

That's my reason for trying to understand a bit more about it. Ideally the pipe isn't actually in use anymore and I can rip it up. Agree it's not ideal to plant over it if…

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arodc
Feb 04, 2019 4:44 pm
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sweetswisssteel
Feb 03, 2019 4:14 pm
maggy
maggy
3 February 2019

Building with Allworth-cdc approval

Building with Allworth-cdc approval

Hi there, we are planning to build with Allworth home - Viva plan. How did your journey with them go? Can you please share your experience?

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maggy
Feb 03, 2019 11:57 am
Lilac
Lilac
3 February 2019

Blue Feature Wall recommendations - Kids bedroom

Blue Feature Wall recommendations - Kids bedroom

Hi I need to choose a feature wall colour and wanting a really nice deep blue (Navy). It’s for both my son’s bedrooms and all other walls are in Dulux Tranquil…

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Lilac
Feb 03, 2019 10:45 am
James Brown
James Brown
2 February 2019

Gutter colour

Gutter colour

Gutter Color always should be dark colors because it is suitable for gutter. If you use light color then after sometime it looks dirty.

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James Brown
Feb 02, 2019 7:40 pm
random101
random101
1 February 2019

Should draftsman pay for amendment?

Should draftsman pay for amendment?

I didn’t ask, but he made the changes and paid for the amendment himself. Said it was there stuff up so we’re happy to do it. It’s a small guesture but made a big…

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random101
Feb 01, 2019 11:47 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
31 January 2019

Plumbing pipes to plan

Plumbing pipes to plan

Downpipe and stormwater pipe positions are most often nominal and it is up to the plumber to decide where they should go. I would say that you have two chances...Buckleys…

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SaveH2O
Jan 31, 2019 6:51 pm
SaveH2O
insider
insider
30 January 2019

Help verifying/understanding my site investigation report

Help verifying/understanding my site investigation report
1, 2

If you are using a soil report form 2007 then you will definitely need a new as the Australian standards have changed since then. An engineer can use engineering…

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insider
Jan 30, 2019 6:09 pm
insider
krishna85
krishna85
30 January 2019

Anyone buying land or HLP in Melton South

Anyone buying land or HLP in Melton South

Hi nx437, I have recently bought lot in Artherstone jan 2018. This is in palara 32 and was wondering if you could provide some insights on growth of this suburb. Regards, Hari

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krishna85
Jan 30, 2019 4:11 pm

Hi guys - long story short, we had natural timber flooring installed in our 80s home. The installers removed the carpet and ripped up the ceramic floor tiles in our…

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kryss
Jan 30, 2019 2:22 pm

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