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lukazi
lukazi
5 January

Electric gate for s Street front villa

Electric gate for s Street front villa

Hi all. I'm thinking of installing an electric gate in front of this street front villa (link below). The gate would be between the bush on the left and the letter box on…

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lukazi
Jan 05, 2024 1:28 am
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
4 January

Daniela Appliances

Daniela Appliances

Not personally but they seem to be reviewed ok via https://www.productreview.com.au/listin ... appliances

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MarkusjOZ
Jan 04, 2024 9:27 am
MarkusjOZ
GuyR
GuyR
3 January

Boundary surveys - rural

Boundary surveys - rural

Hi Renee, Boundaries in NSW are generally shown on Deposited Plans. When they put boundaries into SIX Maps from these plans, there are various reasons that these often do…

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2015
GuyR
Jan 03, 2024 2:32 pm
noviice
noviice
2 January

Framing question

Framing question

You have not employed legitimate carpenters that is with oath

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noviice
Jan 02, 2024 11:26 pm

Concrete roof tiles - is this normal?

Concrete roof tiles - is this normal?

Do you have solar on the roof, because if its not a laying defect it looks almost like someone has been walking all over the roof in the mid section of the tile (weakest…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 02, 2024 11:24 pm
BuildingandLegal
noviice
noviice
2 January

Deck advice

Deck advice

1. Depth gauge, wrap duct tape where you wish to terminate your drilling onto the drill bit and use your eyes throughout performing. 2. 2 vs' 4, most at bunnings will…

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noviice
Jan 02, 2024 11:18 pm

Enamel paints

Enamel paints

The yellowing mainly occurs to white or very light colours.

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 02, 2024 11:13 pm
BuildingandLegal

Please advice, are roof flashings required at the end of the

Please advice, are roof flashings required at the end of the

Minimum overhang into gutter must be 50mm, turn down tool should not split the sheet. it seems wrong tool for the profile was used, the flashing cannot slope back. Rib…

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building-expert
Jan 02, 2024 7:29 pm
building-expert
noviice
noviice
31 December 2023

Career outlook and propects

Career outlook and propects

The alternative is to grow the carpentry business, never learn formwork, and use the funds generated to career

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768
noviice
Dec 31, 2023 8:58 pm
zillah
zillah
31 December 2023

Measuring drill bits sizes

Measuring drill bits sizes

I have a box of quality drill bits that seem to be new but their engraved sizes covered by rust ,,,,I tried to sand them to see their sizes but still I am finding…

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zillah
Dec 31, 2023 5:36 pm
waxinggibbous
waxinggibbous
31 December 2023

That SINKing feeling

That SINKing feeling

Perhaps widen the hole a bit more and insert a nice piece of timber and make it an in counter knife block??

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waxinggibbous
Dec 31, 2023 4:36 pm
waxinggibbous
abrogard
abrogard
30 December 2023

Cut metal with a mitre saw?

Cut metal with a mitre saw?

Fine with me... just let 'em step in with some affordable (but good) gear...

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abrogard
Dec 30, 2023 7:11 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
29 December 2023

New development overlooks into my yard

New development overlooks into my yard

Plant some bamboo along the fenceline :D

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MarkusjOZ
Dec 29, 2023 6:59 pm
MarkusjOZ
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
25 December 2023

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA

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ownerinproblem
Dec 25, 2023 10:57 am
felant
felant
24 December 2023

Garage builder, Adelaide

Garage builder, Adelaide

Building a new home, and looking for a garage builder (home builder not contracted to do this). Someone to build steel garage (double), colorbond, including supply and…

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felant
Dec 24, 2023 3:08 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 December 2023

Clarendon Eaves and Guttering Issue

Clarendon Eaves and Guttering Issue

The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's…

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SaveH2O
Dec 22, 2023 12:57 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 December 2023

Water backlog around side of house

Water backlog around side of house

Thanks for the photos. You need to know whether the inflow or the overflow pipe is leaking and this is a simple process of elimination. INFLOW: The vertical riser…

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SaveH2O
Dec 20, 2023 4:10 pm
SaveH2O
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 December 2023

Theft and Vandalism at lock up stage

Theft and Vandalism at lock up stage

sure. its the builders problem.

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ponzutwo
Dec 20, 2023 11:17 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 December 2023

Land tax exemption

Land tax exemption

the exemption applies only to your principal place of residence - so you must live in it. The 200 days is continuous. You also have to apply for the exemption.

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ponzutwo
Dec 20, 2023 11:00 am
batesy1967
batesy1967
19 December 2023

Bentley on Riggs

Bentley on Riggs

Just looking at land in there now.

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batesy1967
Dec 19, 2023 12:48 pm
ByMeAPony
ByMeAPony
19 December 2023

Changing building certifiers mid-build

Changing building certifiers mid-build

Hi all, I've received the unwelcome news that our certifier (BCA Certifiers) has merged into the McKenzie Group. A quick Google revealed McKenzie is the mob that…

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ByMeAPony
Dec 19, 2023 11:52 am
Pulse
Pulse
18 December 2023

Timber retaining wall degradation assistance

Timber retaining wall degradation assistance

looks ok to me, round logs retaining walls are better than sleeper walls, more even preservative treatment and stronger since they include the whole tree and not just part…

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Pulse
Dec 18, 2023 8:46 pm
Rosie60
Rosie60
17 December 2023

garagae door

garagae door

Hi Bashworth, Thank you so much for your reply. I thought this may be the case and appreciate you confirming that it really would not be a smart choice unless I was rich…

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Rosie60
Dec 17, 2023 4:54 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
16 December 2023

solar car port in sydney

solar car port in sydney

I looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I looked at had…

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stonesthrow
Dec 16, 2023 9:56 am
Maclin
Maclin
16 December 2023

Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid Flooring

Hi all, we would like to install hybrid flooring but concerned after reading some negative comments. We have been looking at the Terramater Resiplank Corsica 8.5 in…

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Maclin
Dec 16, 2023 8:48 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 December 2023

How many builders are on this forum?

How many builders are on this forum?

They already have two well known ones (HIA & MBA) that many new home buyers mistakenly think are regulatory bodies that Joe Public can complain to.

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SaveH2O
Dec 14, 2023 5:41 pm
SaveH2O
JV3
JV3
14 December 2023

Liquidation - Insurance question

Liquidation - Insurance question

Hi, For those whose builder has gone into liquidation. I am trying to find out how the house is insured in the meantime (for the period before you employ a new…

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JV3
Dec 14, 2023 3:00 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
14 December 2023

Dark living room

Dark living room

sorry mate, not wasting more time on this. Youve completely missed the mark on some fundamentals and regardless of how many times i try and put it to you differently, you…

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ponzutwo
Dec 14, 2023 2:15 pm
tracenitin
tracenitin
13 December 2023

Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry

Colour assistance related to PermaTimber Cladding and entry

Hi Shi Were you able to resolve the above? We are in same boat

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tracenitin
Dec 13, 2023 6:22 am

dimensions on your original plan are inconsistent and with accurate dimensions (including site plan, upstairs and down) i could make a proper scale drawing with furniture…

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oklouise
Dec 08, 2023 1:47 pm
building-expert
building-expert
7 December 2023

Roof Plumbing Complaint

Roof Plumbing Complaint

In my experience roof is essential element of the building envelope and hence a common property and should be covered by owners corporation however a detailed review of…

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building-expert
Dec 07, 2023 10:58 pm
building-expert
alexp79
alexp79
6 December 2023

Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?

Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?

It might be a bit darker in the mornings but the light is still light, so you should be getting it. Similar to what you see from your western windows

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alexp79
Dec 06, 2023 3:08 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 December 2023

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain

That was always going to be a challenge and a test of patience. Full marks to your mate. Did you discuss the wet area near the trampoline?

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SaveH2O
Dec 05, 2023 4:53 pm
SaveH2O
freckles84
freckles84
5 December 2023

Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic

Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic

Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking for a structural solution to a stand alone wooden pickets fence with no structural rail…

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freckles84
Dec 05, 2023 10:43 am
vgolfoz
vgolfoz
5 December 2023

Ripple iron fence capping

Ripple iron fence capping

We have a Victorian style ripple iron fence out the front that has some moulded timber capping. Probably 15+ years old and has cracked and splintered in parts...not really…

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vgolfoz
Dec 05, 2023 9:43 am

if i have understood your dimensions correctly my suggestions include using the smallest toilet and wall hung handbasin eg Caroma Urbane with in wall cistern, small wall…

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oklouise
Dec 04, 2023 9:58 am
Susiechouse
Susiechouse
3 December 2023

Flood zone block - 1 in 100year

Flood zone block - 1 in 100year

Yes it had a house on it. But Melbourne water only wanted something the original size of the existing house. We managed to fit a 45sq house on.

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Susiechouse
Dec 03, 2023 9:04 pm
chippy
chippy
3 December 2023

Neighbours rights to house access during reno

Neighbours rights to house access during reno

The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone…

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chippy
Dec 03, 2023 3:27 pm
chippy
treegosmash
treegosmash
3 December 2023

How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle

How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle

I thought this would be a popular question but I haven't been able to find any similar posts. Perhaps I'm wording my searches wrong? When you have car insurance and the…

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treegosmash
Dec 03, 2023 9:29 am
agus
agus
1 December 2023

Colorbond Roof

Colorbond Roof
1, 2

Just out of curiosity, is the sound localised just at one section of the house or throughout? Can you also hear creaking or popping on your walls/ceilings?

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agus
Dec 01, 2023 8:26 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
27 November 2023

Site Cut & Footing Excess Soil Removal

Site Cut & Footing Excess Soil Removal

PM me your email. I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you. Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Nov 27, 2023 5:08 am
Ashington Homes
Jersey boy
Jersey boy
26 November 2023

Mojo Homes site costs

Mojo Homes site costs

Is anyone building with Mojo and have a recent site cost tender

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Jersey boy
Nov 26, 2023 4:56 pm
Dcam
Dcam
26 November 2023

Frameless bath screen.

Frameless bath screen.

Thanks for the advise,much appreciated👍

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Dcam
Nov 26, 2023 3:28 pm
simples
simples
26 November 2023

Timber battens

Timber battens

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simples
Nov 26, 2023 10:39 am
Mauromario
Mauromario
26 November 2023

Concrete pier required ?

Concrete pier required ?

Just read the fine prints of the warranties I bet you will find some will be transferable and some don't. And to even thinking half of these volume builders will be around…

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Mauromario
Nov 26, 2023 2:41 am
ML24WA
ML24WA
25 November 2023

Brick pier with swing gate on a lean

Brick pier with swing gate on a lean

I should have followed up on this thread. So, the pier foundation wasn't large enough on the side it was leaning towards, and the NBN cable went through the pier, just…

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ML24WA
Nov 25, 2023 5:46 pm
Legionof
Legionof
25 November 2023

HGWA Tiling

HGWA Tiling

Would be interested as well on costs with rectified tiles through HGWA

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Legionof
Nov 25, 2023 3:36 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
23 November 2023

NCC 3.1.3.3 Question

NCC 3.1.3.3 Question

Whats in the gap between the fence and the concrete? I assume dirt/plants etc, right? like youve shown in other parts of the pics. Im not sure how familiar you are with…

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ponzutwo
Nov 23, 2023 12:02 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
22 November 2023

anchoring to ceiling

anchoring to ceiling
1, 2

Does sound fun, but swings are made for one. A group shibari suspension however....thanks for the idea! 🤣

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ponzutwo
Nov 22, 2023 7:19 am

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