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DesignerBuilder
DesignerBuilder
13 January 2022

Career change into building design

Career change into building design

Hi all, I'm strongly considering a career change into building design (away from industrial design), and looking for opinions of the industry from anyone that is, or…

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DesignerBuilder
Jan 13, 2022 11:16 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 January 2022

"Be Very carful of your estimating" Builder goes broke

"Be Very carful of your estimating" Builder goes broke

Can't believe the tassie government removed Insolvency insurance from building contracts? Great advice from the MBA everyone should be checking their material Estimates…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 13, 2022 8:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
sjacob
sjacob
12 January 2022

Cancel Land Contract

Cancel Land Contract

Thank you, unfortunately no they werent allowing it and i didn't push at the time Good idea, i'll check with the agent. I'd assume the would just say you would lose the…

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sjacob
Jan 12, 2022 3:59 pm
Brett0004
Brett0004
12 January 2022

Flapping Noise Coming Through From Exhaust Fans

Flapping Noise Coming Through From Exhaust Fans

Yours would be the same as ours as we were through Momu as well, in the end I took of the grill, pulled down the fan removed the screws and took out the damper as it was…

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Brett0004
Jan 12, 2022 8:58 am
U2pies
U2pies
11 January 2022

House colors

House colors

Hey there Helen. Just wondering how your house turned out? We are also about to build using Colorbond Surfmist and keen to hear how others find it. Cheers, Julie

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U2pies
Jan 11, 2022 5:15 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 January 2022

Rendered Wall

Rendered Wall

You have moisture migrating up through the slab, probably due to the builder failing to install the vapour barrier to the face of the slab edge as required (not just to…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2022 3:22 pm
BuildingandLegal
Stewie D
Stewie D
10 January 2022

Cracked roof tiles

Cracked roof tiles

Good result and good on Boral for coming to the party for nix. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jan 10, 2022 4:26 pm
Jason526
Jason526
10 January 2022

Flooring costs

Flooring costs

It does seem a little high. My hybrid flooring of 180m2 quoted $8300 for supply and install. It is from an independent floor guy. You could get a few more quotes to compare.

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Jason526
Jan 10, 2022 10:39 am
Jklug
Jklug
7 January 2022

Thanks for all your feedback - we'd love to hear more!

Thanks for all your feedback - we'd love to hear more!

Hi everyone - a little while ago I asked for your thoughts on the experience you had planning and managing a renovation you…

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Jklug
Jan 07, 2022 9:04 am
aussieta
aussieta
7 January 2022

Connect washing machine outlet to under the sink

Connect washing machine outlet to under the sink

it wont work the volume of water needs a 19mm pipe they cannot be connected to dishwasher nipple fitting

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aussieta
Jan 07, 2022 6:20 am
aussieta
homeone388
homeone388
6 January 2022

Fence

Fence

Basalt semi gloss on timber and colorbond fence with ozito electric gun. Great little tool but paint needs to be thinned by around 80/20 water. Paint from APCO paints in…

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homeone388
Jan 06, 2022 1:53 pm
bashworth
bashworth
6 January 2022

Fall calculate

Fall calculate

Not all title plans provide levels so often the only accurate way of assessing fall is a proper survey. Here is a link to understanding survey plans…

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bashworth
Jan 06, 2022 9:44 am
bashworth
newbuilder49
newbuilder49
5 January 2022

Advice on an Old Outdoor Oyster Lamp

Advice on an Old Outdoor Oyster Lamp

Does anyone know what happened to the internals of this oyster…

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newbuilder49
Jan 05, 2022 10:20 pm
Jklug
Jklug
5 January 2022

Research on Renos recently completed, and ones in the works

Research on Renos recently completed, and ones in the works

Thank you to everyone who has completed this survey, we love seeing your responses, and comparing them to our own experience of renovating our place. Please take a look…

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Jklug
Jan 05, 2022 10:07 pm
alexp79
alexp79
5 January 2022

Building Healthy Buildings

Building Healthy Buildings

Best option is to use Radmyx concrete additive during the pour in addition to plastic barrier (which sometimes gets damaged). When using Radmyx solution there no need to…

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alexp79
Jan 05, 2022 3:14 pm
Jessikajade
Jessikajade
5 January 2022

Site Costs for Spoil Removal

Site Costs for Spoil Removal

Ok Thankyou for your reply. It is worded that the $3000 and the $2000 and part of the amount charged, are for Spoil Removal and doesn't mention excavation costs. A lot of…

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Jessikajade
Jan 05, 2022 10:16 am
Quercus50
Quercus50
5 January 2022

Queensland builder's contract issues.

Queensland builder's contract issues.

Thank you so much, that is very helpful!

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Quercus50
Jan 05, 2022 9:40 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Awning installation fibro home

Awning installation fibro home

I would be suggesting you ask the supplier for an installer. The home based on age and the type of construction is asbestos sheeting over hardwood timber frames. So…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 4:25 pm
BuildingandLegal
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
4 January 2022

Ticking Noise Inside A Wall

Ticking Noise Inside A Wall

Hope that finds the cause. With our house the ticking would 'never' be heard at night, it was only during changes in temperature during the day but it wasn't as regular…

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Allnamesrgone
Jan 04, 2022 4:09 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

NSW Apartment/Class3 Entry Doors.

NSW Apartment/Class3 Entry Doors.

Your apartment, does "the" door open onto a common hall? is the hall enclosed within the building or an open hall (open on the sides - external walk way?). On the hinge…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 4:00 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Damage to Brickwork - cause?

Damage to Brickwork - cause?

Photos 2, 3 & 5 are showing signs of acid damage to the face of the bricks due to being left on too long or to high acid ratio. I would suggest contact the brick supplier,…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 3:51 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Water feed to house

Water feed to house

The supply comes from the meter/tank to the structure, up the outside wall generally to the height of the bottom plate of the timber/steel frame for cavity brick…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 3:25 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Roof leak

Roof leak

You're builder is not going to be responsible for the leak! "Would it be reasonable to issue a direction to the builder" No as your contractors have been on the roof and…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 3:15 pm
BuildingandLegal

Hi all, Not sure where this belongs, so I will start it here. I wish to hang a ninja slackline (picture 50mm wide ratchet strap from two points with a bunch of hanging…

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EoinCuinn
Jan 03, 2022 6:25 pm
cam10
cam10
3 January 2022

popcorn exterior render

popcorn exterior render

Hi All, Long time lurker first time poster. Wondering if anyone had any advise on 'prettying up' our front exterior render. We bought this double front 1930s house a few…

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cam10
Jan 03, 2022 4:24 pm
CBee
CBee
1 January 2022

How might a gloss finish affect cabinet paint colour?

How might a gloss finish affect cabinet paint colour?

Thanks Chippy, that's super helpful and good to know!

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CBee
Jan 01, 2022 8:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 December 2021

800k build, how many SQM two story would I be looking at?

800k build, how many SQM two story would I be looking at?

Hey mamafox88 Welcome to the forum With all the data out there on the internet, Its not a home owners nor a builders market .. it's a on hold market ...yet, that will…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 30, 2021 9:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Maso5161
Maso5161
29 December 2021

Of grid problem

Of grid problem

Hi I have just installed 1520ah of battery power, with 6 X 370w of panels connected to a Victron 48v 3000w controller/charger. The panels are connected in parallel giving…

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Maso5161
Dec 29, 2021 10:16 am
Bush_Block
Bush_Block
28 December 2021

Vegetation protection overlay and building

Vegetation protection overlay and building

Hi Ims We actually sold the block this year, it was a combination of several factors that lead to that decision. The red tape and unknowns that I'll go into combined with…

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Bush_Block
Dec 28, 2021 10:48 pm
Ricey
Ricey
27 December 2021

Plastering limestone

Plastering limestone

Hi, the limestone around my pool is wearing down, is it possible to render or plaster limestone?

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Ricey
Dec 27, 2021 7:51 pm
Jackstomp
Jackstomp
24 December 2021

Help finding a discontinued toilet seat

Help finding a discontinued toilet seat

Love it. Have posted a message on Gumtree - thanks for advice. And will keep a look out. Appreciate your response.

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Jackstomp
Dec 24, 2021 1:19 pm
Heena.b
Heena.b
24 December 2021

Tribeca Homes Sydney north west area

Tribeca Homes Sydney north west area

I can’t begin to express how terrible this builder is. Stay away from Them. Tribeca is building my first house in Marsden park Sydney. From day 1 they have provided me…

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Heena.b
Dec 24, 2021 12:01 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
20 December 2021

21 Mths so far for council approval

21 Mths so far for council approval

Wow that sucks! We’re pretty well stuck with our builder but I think we’re nearly there. Luckily so far our builder hasn’t tried to hit us with price increases but…

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BanjoDan
Dec 20, 2021 7:34 pm
Gdw
Gdw
20 December 2021

Advice on liquidated damages?

Advice on liquidated damages?

Thanks. that's very helpful.

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Gdw
Dec 20, 2021 7:50 am
Burningz
Burningz
18 December 2021

Sliding Door - massive problem

Sliding Door - massive problem

Thanks for all your help chippy and others looking - managed to solve it by sheer luck and no longer caring if it got destroyed

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Burningz
Dec 18, 2021 9:04 am

Hi, I am planning to build MOSMAN 50 (with some modifications, floor plan below) with Clarendon and have an estimate of around $700k with RIVIERA facade. This includes…

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Faizan
Dec 17, 2021 5:33 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 December 2021

Timber Takeoffs service to framing

Timber Takeoffs service to framing

Your architect or draftie who drew the plans for your DA should be able to do this easily in their CAD program. If my old version of Vectorworks ( circa 2004 ) can do it…

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Stewie D
Dec 17, 2021 5:00 pm
MDBM
MDBM
17 December 2021

Nuvo or McCarthy Homes

Nuvo or McCarthy Homes

Yes we built with Nuvo. It hasn't been a nice experience at all. In fact 18 months later and we are still having issues that they refuse to address.

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MDBM
Dec 17, 2021 2:24 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 December 2021

Electricity Responsibility

Electricity Responsibility

Hey Aberryman Welcome to the forum Sounds like the seasoned timber that was used wasn't properly dried or is defective? Have the frame work inspected and moisture content…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 17, 2021 10:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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Rizzo
Dec 16, 2021 1:39 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
15 December 2021

Wet insulation

Wet insulation

How it performs depends on the type of insulation. I would say FG Batts would easily dry out and recover, they arrive all squeezed up.

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ECOECO
Dec 15, 2021 3:39 pm
ECOECO
perera414
perera414
14 December 2021

Moving Crossover

Moving Crossover

If you are looking to move away from the high cost and congestion of California,…

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perera414
Dec 14, 2021 3:07 pm
annnoble9
annnoble9
14 December 2021

Home Group

Home Group

Thank you for this opportunity.

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annnoble9
Dec 14, 2021 11:49 am
annnoble9
Pulse
Pulse
13 December 2021

What do you think about this basement?

What do you think about this basement?

looks fine, it is not a basement, it is an underfloor area that has been used to store stuff. looks neater than mine. You could pour a slab and make it more legitimate.

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Pulse
Dec 13, 2021 9:15 pm
cynthiabill
cynthiabill
13 December 2021

Canterbury Grand Deluxe

Canterbury Grand Deluxe

Hi, can I ask the brick color? Thank you.

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cynthiabill
Dec 13, 2021 7:32 pm
annnoble9
annnoble9
13 December 2021

LED Downlights with plug bases

LED Downlights with plug bases

He's right, by the way are you electrician or something?

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annnoble9
Dec 13, 2021 12:00 pm
annnoble9
RahulR
RahulR
12 December 2021

Bed frame bolt trouble

Bed frame bolt trouble

Cheers, will do!

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RahulR
Dec 12, 2021 7:12 pm
wixy
wixy
11 December 2021

Site cut issue - retaining wall & stepped backyard

Site cut issue - retaining wall & stepped backyard

Thanks, I reckon I'll push the builder for this.

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wixy
Dec 11, 2021 12:30 pm
Reno03
Reno03
11 December 2021

Buried Unknown Steel Pipe

Buried Unknown Steel Pipe

Roger that! - no worries... thanks for the feedback mate. will give it a try cheers

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Reno03
Dec 11, 2021 11:38 am

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