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Althom
Althom
5 September 2020

Roof Range hood installation

Roof Range hood installation

The other thing to consider is potential impact on warranty if different people install different parts.

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Althom
Sep 05, 2020 2:03 pm
Althom
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
5 September 2020

How many stairs without balustrade? Requirement for OC

How many stairs without balustrade? Requirement for OC
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My dad had a two-speed hand drill! Most wouldn't have even seen anything like that I guess. It had a circular wheel with an inner and outer row of teeth, and by removing…

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Sparkyf
Sep 05, 2020 1:27 pm
Sparkyf
Stewie D
Stewie D
5 September 2020

What to do with Masonite walls/ceiling

What to do with Masonite walls/ceiling

As per 1. Rip it all out back to bare timber frames. Install new wiring where/if needed, extra data points, insulation in the external walls and re-clad with plasterboard,…

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Stewie D
Sep 05, 2020 11:20 am
viju_009
viju_009
4 September 2020

Repainting question

Repainting question

Friends Purchased an old house which we want to repaint especially in the common areas to white. It's currently has dull blue/grey. We are getting multiple quotes at…

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viju_009
Sep 04, 2020 8:39 am
John0322
John0322
4 September 2020

Concrete path around house

Concrete path around house

Is this still preferred? 75mm of slab exposed from the finished heigh of concrete footpath? And concrete footpath is 50mm of compacted roadbase + 100mm concrete slab?…

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John0322
Sep 04, 2020 4:02 am
tommytudor
tommytudor
2 September 2020

Ceiling expansion joint

Ceiling expansion joint

Thanks Stewie My builder took me look through my house last week as they were really busy. And I checked to make sure the steel battens are installed. But it is a bit…

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tommytudor
Sep 02, 2020 10:51 pm
Cris
Cris
2 September 2020

Waffle slab...

Waffle slab...

Oh thank u , we have provisional home woohoo gave us a tender not using waffle slab but their home design is not as attractive... materston does used the waffle but their…

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Cris
Sep 02, 2020 10:36 pm
cpsjayr
cpsjayr
2 September 2020

Building a new house in Philippines

Building a new house in Philippines

I now live in the philippines from AU. and was wondering is it possible to use hardiboard over hollow block instead of plastering with cement? thanks everyone.

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cpsjayr
Sep 02, 2020 5:34 pm
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
31 August 2020

PCI new pic

PCI new pic

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Hussain sahara
Aug 31, 2020 3:59 pm
Hussain sahara
Furniture20
Furniture20
31 August 2020

Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof

Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof

Daven, I have the exact same issue!!! It is so hard to explain it to others but I’m glad you have! We have just moved to a new apartment block and have the same knocking…

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Furniture20
Aug 31, 2020 10:28 am
MClark
MClark
30 August 2020

Builder changing plans

Builder changing plans

Be firm on what you have them signed up for, if it is clear the posts are to be a certain colour well it will be obvious, if the wall is shown to be a particular…

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MClark
Aug 30, 2020 6:33 pm
MClark
MClark
MClark
30 August 2020

Concrete underground water tank Melbourne

Concrete underground water tank Melbourne

You should be able to simply find a competent plumbing company to do this. It's not a specialized job, just needs machinery that is all. Good luck MC

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MClark
Aug 30, 2020 4:52 pm
MClark
Pulse
Pulse
29 August 2020

getting wall insulation 2 storey townhouse

getting wall insulation 2 storey townhouse

Is it for road noise? The cavity is continuous and can’t just be filled. Insulation sits in the timber wall frame hence the gyprock all needs to come off. Easiest is to…

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Pulse
Aug 29, 2020 11:23 pm
sat
sat
28 August 2020

Stain on Paver

Stain on Paver

many thx will try

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sat
Aug 28, 2020 11:46 am
RC56
RC56
27 August 2020

Woodlea land valuation

Woodlea land valuation

oh wow.. I am building Stage 42 and mine titles in Feb21. For now the woddleas sales have said its on track. I would feel the Woodlea sales would have the right info..…

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RC56
Aug 28, 2020 12:05 am
SarahHunter1990
SarahHunter1990
26 August 2020

Travellers palm

Travellers palm

Can anyone help and tell me what’s wrong with my travellers palm?

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SarahHunter1990
Aug 26, 2020 11:12 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
26 August 2020

Interior Wall Panels / Linings

Interior Wall Panels / Linings

Hi Chippy we are also thinking of doing something similar. But was hoping to do after handover. Is it possible ? Also similar to what has been asked was planning to…

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Ozshaz
Aug 26, 2020 6:05 pm
sanlkl13
sanlkl13
26 August 2020

Change to Floorplan after signing PPA

Change to Floorplan after signing PPA

thanks guys for the information.

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sanlkl13
Aug 26, 2020 5:33 pm
davetas
davetas
26 August 2020

1960’s External Window Filler

1960’s External Window Filler

Ah, ok. Thanks Chippy. I thought it might have been, but it’s a little paler than I thought it would be. I will start to strip it all out. Appreciate your advice, thank you.

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davetas
Aug 26, 2020 1:45 pm
Henz
Henz
26 August 2020

Water overflowing during heavy rain

Water overflowing during heavy rain

Ok will contact the plumber thank you!

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Henz
Aug 26, 2020 10:26 am
nik_nt11
nik_nt11
25 August 2020

Acid Burn to Mortar

Acid Burn to Mortar

Bump!

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nik_nt11
Aug 25, 2020 9:59 pm
alymei
alymei
24 August 2020

Monument roof colour scheme

Monument roof colour scheme

I went monument roof and gutters, surfmist fascia and gge door

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alymei
Aug 24, 2020 5:05 pm
Pulse
Pulse
23 August 2020

How does this tap work?

How does this tap work?

it’s an arco mini stop from reece washing machine 3/4 inch outlet and 1/2 inch both turned on by the tap at the same time

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Pulse
Aug 23, 2020 11:40 pm
dru
dru
23 August 2020

Mortar stains?

Mortar stains?

Hi everyone, Need some help. I have attached a photo of our mortar after a recent acid wash, I did the acid wash. As you can see, there is something not quite right…

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dru
Aug 23, 2020 5:13 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 August 2020

Land Inspection / advise

Land Inspection / advise

In case you haven't noticed they were the first to be replaced by apps along with Car salesman There data that they sprook on property data is readily available/accessible…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 23, 2020 10:30 am
StructuralBIMGuy
JJ2019
JJ2019
22 August 2020

NBN Installation & Electrical Plan

NBN Installation & Electrical Plan

Did you get to know what a Data Return is?

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JJ2019
Aug 22, 2020 8:27 pm
JJ2019
alymei
alymei
22 August 2020

GROUNDS for Cancelling House and Land Package Contract

GROUNDS for Cancelling House and Land Package Contract

You should discuss with your conveyancer

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alymei
Aug 22, 2020 4:14 pm
GrahamB
GrahamB
22 August 2020

building contract help

building contract help

Pravven If the builders are bale to gain access to the site now (contour/bore hole) then they should be able to fix the costs to a degree. Problem with unregistered land…

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GrahamB
Aug 22, 2020 10:14 am
Lara B
Lara B
21 August 2020

Which paint brand has best Surfmist colour?

Which paint brand has best Surfmist colour?

I painted Surfmist onto separate boards and labelled on the back. I also chose Basalt as a trim and found after two coats that this is an exact match to Colorbond Basalt.…

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Lara B
Aug 21, 2020 6:21 pm
Lara B
Lara B
21 August 2020

Exterior steps - match to exterior colours?

Exterior steps - match to exterior colours?

Hi, Should I match the stringers and treads to the exterior walls and trim? I have no deck or verandah, so you step out of the house directly onto the stairs. Any…

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Lara B
Aug 21, 2020 4:50 pm

There are tile grout removers available. A small handheld timber handle and metal shaft with a narrow tungsten carbide blade on it. You rub it back and forth along the…

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Stewie D
Aug 21, 2020 4:45 pm

Servicing your roof with a range of colours

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Leafbusters
Aug 21, 2020 2:21 pm
Leafbusters
cupcakes24
cupcakes24
20 August 2020

increasing house width and length volume builder

increasing house width and length volume builder

I'm in the early stages of looking at building a new house. I am wanting decent sized bedrooms for the kids. I'm looking at volume builders plans and most of the bedrooms…

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cupcakes24
Aug 20, 2020 5:01 pm
BrownHouse
BrownHouse
20 August 2020

Home builder scheme

Home builder scheme

I'm in the same boat - I'm a citizen and partner is PR. We are joint on the finance but to make things smooth for the grant, I'm the only one on the title (for now).

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BrownHouse
Aug 20, 2020 1:38 pm
Tyra
Tyra
18 August 2020

Braycharlo Estate Oakdale

Braycharlo Estate Oakdale

Thirlmere has shops , Oakdale doesn’t

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Tyra
Aug 18, 2020 7:20 pm
monkeybaby
monkeybaby
18 August 2020

Drywall (summit superwall) VS white set plaster wall

Drywall (summit superwall) VS white set plaster wall
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Thanks for your update Longsighted. Yeah there are indeed too many conflicting information from people which makes it hard to swallow especially when we're not familiar…

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monkeybaby
Aug 18, 2020 3:37 pm
Gluckgluck
Gluckgluck
17 August 2020

Help? Drywall

Help? Drywall

The stud itself is not damaged and therefore no structural issue though correct?

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Gluckgluck
Aug 17, 2020 8:04 pm
suzyr
suzyr
17 August 2020

Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation

Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation

They are not my favourite plant

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suzyr
Aug 17, 2020 4:24 pm
Limaree
Limaree
16 August 2020

Raising an existing deck

Raising an existing deck

I’ve recently had a decking built over two levels but have been wishing I had’ve had it all built at the higher level. The deck wraps around my brick house & runs…

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Limaree
Aug 16, 2020 11:02 pm
yuii
yuii
16 August 2020

Adding a water point in toilet

Adding a water point in toilet

You gotta need water backflow prevention device. It will help you a lot. Cost more likely a thousands.

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yuii
Aug 16, 2020 10:46 pm
kelliel123
kelliel123
16 August 2020

Framed Drywall vs Double Brick Construction for Investment H

Framed Drywall vs Double Brick Construction for Investment H

Hi, we are looking at building a two storey home on a narrow lot. At this stage we are undecided whether to go with drywall construction (timber framed wall with Gyprock)…

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kelliel123
Aug 16, 2020 5:39 pm
jrgoat991
jrgoat991
16 August 2020

Draftsman recommendations please

Draftsman recommendations please

Hi all I am now looking to proceed to CC drawings and am after a highly skilled draftsman, preferably with a focus on Australian colonial heritage designs. Thanks very…

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jrgoat991
Aug 16, 2020 4:46 pm
alymei
alymei
16 August 2020

Dividing fence

Dividing fence

You should have given notice to the owner, if that was a developer then to them. Too late now though

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alymei
Aug 16, 2020 9:39 am
buildingtheJulia
buildingtheJulia
15 August 2020

The Julia by Allcastle

The Julia by Allcastle

hi guys, im just looking for reviews, feedback, tips and advices from this awesome community. we just accepted a tender from Allcastle for The Julia. i would like to…

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buildingtheJulia
Aug 15, 2020 10:50 pm
Parm1
Parm1
15 August 2020

Outdoor kitchen

Outdoor kitchen

Yes

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Parm1
Aug 15, 2020 10:14 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 August 2020

Garage door conversion

Garage door conversion

Darwin? Hobart? Christmas Island?

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SaveH2O
Aug 15, 2020 12:36 pm
SaveH2O

Hi, I am in Queensland, Moreton Bay Council. I was reading about decking and found that in the council website, it mentioned that council approval is required for decking…

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cs212
Aug 14, 2020 10:26 pm
G-and-J_Palace
G-and-J_Palace
14 August 2020

Handover Clean

Handover Clean

Thanks for the feedback guys.. we had our final walk through and was a bit surprised, but didn't know what to expect... I guess I was expecting it to be like the displays…

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G-and-J_Palace
Aug 14, 2020 8:55 pm
thangam
thangam
14 August 2020

Treated timber steps

Treated timber steps

Outside of my laundry there is treated timber steps intially i thought builder will put concerte steps suddently one day he put treated timber steps, in heavy rain and hot…

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thangam
Aug 14, 2020 7:51 pm

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