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Leafbusters
Leafbusters
7 February 2020

Leafbusters is under new Ownership!

Leafbusters is under new Ownership!

Hello Berek Yes point taken, but we’re not planning on posting this type of thing often. Since 1992 the Leafbusters brand has had only one change of ownership.…

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Leafbusters
Feb 07, 2020 5:26 pm
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
7 February 2020

Gutter Guards

Gutter Guards

Hello oldchippy, This is an old Leafbusters install on a slight bullnose edge, we used to use 350mm as a mesh width for corrugated roofs. Mostly people use about…

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Leafbusters
Feb 07, 2020 5:15 pm
Leafbusters
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 February 2020

Has anyone built with Bold Living?

Has anyone built with Bold Living?

You need to acquaint yourself with the forum's terms of use and choose your words more carefully before posting. Text restrictions are imposed to also protect posters…

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SaveH2O
Feb 07, 2020 10:18 am
SaveH2O
Bushlanddreamhome
Bushlanddreamhome
7 February 2020

Bank rejecting final claim

Bank rejecting final claim

We are in an tight situation and wanted to see if anyone had anything similar happen in their build - this week we had a private certifier issue us our Form 21, and the…

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Bushlanddreamhome
Feb 07, 2020 8:41 am
spin7plus
spin7plus
7 February 2020

Fixed price building contract on undeveloped vacant land

Fixed price building contract on undeveloped vacant land

Thanks heaps for your info sharing . It’s top soil at the moment. I did check with the developer where he is getting the clean fill from and it’s…

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spin7plus
Feb 07, 2020 6:00 am
spin7plus
SubtleScandal83
SubtleScandal83
6 February 2020

Any Scandinavians here - Scandinavian design

Any Scandinavians here - Scandinavian design

Hei hei! Any fellow Scandinavians here? I am originally from Norway. I love Scandinavian homes, and I would love to replicate the same feel in a home here. I am not…

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SubtleScandal83
Feb 06, 2020 7:16 pm
SubtleScandal83
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 February 2020

Cracks galore in walls

Cracks galore in walls

Click on the post below by thepa1nter, one of the forum's best posters, and watch the video he linked. viewtopic.php?p=1863860#p1863860

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SaveH2O
Feb 06, 2020 6:47 pm
SaveH2O
BradH18392
BradH18392
6 February 2020

Unsatisfactory fence. NSW

Unsatisfactory fence. NSW

Hi guys, thanks for the responses so far. I've had it confirmed that the owner will be leasing out the property as an investment. Despite him not being my living neighbor…

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BradH18392
Feb 06, 2020 12:09 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
6 February 2020

No retaining wall on adjoining block

No retaining wall on adjoining block

Hey KSM, I'd say just relax. There will be no 'landslide'. You might get a bit of erosion in heavy rain but no big deal - they'll need to clean it up when they build…

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supersleuth
Feb 06, 2020 11:55 am
Lorrry
Lorrry
6 February 2020

Buying a cold formed shed kit (sorta review i guess)

Buying a cold formed shed kit (sorta review i guess)

Hello all, First time post here. Just been though the whole process of buying a kit shed. I'm located in Hobart FYI. Not sure if any of you had the drama but down here i…

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Lorrry
Feb 06, 2020 11:44 am
wagga123
wagga123
5 February 2020

Doors during flood event

Doors during flood event

Doors during a flood event Hello All. I have been googling but can't find any relevant info. When there is a flooding event, they recommend sand bagging the bottom of…

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wagga123
Feb 05, 2020 12:23 pm
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
5 February 2020

Cracks on walls

Cracks on walls

This crack looks like a plaster tape joins, its running straight

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thepa1nter
Feb 05, 2020 9:02 am
thepa1nter
bestspecials
bestspecials
4 February 2020

Nature strip Bayside

Nature strip Bayside

I found you council guidelines which might help -

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bestspecials
Feb 04, 2020 8:59 am
bestspecials
aussieta
aussieta
4 February 2020

Moving power point query

Moving power point query

if it is a tiled roof, sparkie will just slide a few tiles up and work from on top of the roof

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aussieta
Feb 04, 2020 6:39 am
aussieta
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
4 February 2020

Anyone used Leafbusters recently - 2013?

Anyone used Leafbusters recently - 2013?

DO NOT USE LEAFBUSTERS they are now owned by greysons gutter guard who have a well documented history of sloppy workmanship and bullying. Just go and read their google…

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SaveH2O
Feb 03, 2020 11:06 pm
SaveH2O
kufu
kufu
3 February 2020

pergola attached to eaves

pergola attached to eaves

I'd like to build a pergola with some polycarbonate semi-transparent corrugated roofing to provide some cover for our…

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kufu
Feb 03, 2020 10:57 am
building-expert
building-expert
3 February 2020

The Bl*me Game

The Bl*me Game

Harts I think on proper analysis a slab may not have been the best choice for your home and timber floor on deep stumps could have performed better. Builders won't do it…

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building-expert
Feb 03, 2020 10:04 am
building-expert
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 February 2020

Bracing timber beam under house

Bracing timber beam under house

Correct, the council will ask you to engage a private Building Surveyor (BS) as they don't always inspect retrospective approvals. The BS checks the build against the NCC…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 03, 2020 7:44 am
StructuralBIMGuy
hombuild
hombuild
2 February 2020

Advise on exterior wall cracks | first house

Advise on exterior wall cracks | first house

Hi All, Just a quick update, I spoke to the agent and didn't get the docs yet. We decided to do a Usain bolt😀. Thank you everyone for your timely response. All the…

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hombuild
Feb 02, 2020 3:22 pm
Reehtjurd
Reehtjurd
1 February 2020

Cutting AAC Blocks.

Cutting AAC Blocks.

Thanks alot mate! I will definitely try this. Never thought of this and you just saved me from buying a miter / table saw.

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Reehtjurd
Feb 01, 2020 2:47 pm
Yopoppypoppy
Yopoppypoppy
1 February 2020

Cost of having power points installed in a caravan annex?

Cost of having power points installed in a caravan annex?

I live in a caravan park in a joined caravan/annex. There's one double power point in the caravan and I wish to have 2 double power points installed in the same wall but…

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Yopoppypoppy
Feb 01, 2020 2:00 pm
chippy
chippy
1 February 2020

Building Plans acquired without permission

Building Plans acquired without permission

I've been on many building sites and seen plans laying around or in the bin. Tradies will print off a set to do what they need to do and when they've finished they just…

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chippy
Feb 01, 2020 1:30 pm
chippy
ben888
ben888
31 January 2020

What is this tube?

What is this tube?

Thanks, that makes sense. Although I'm currently using a home mobile broadband with a 4G router, and when 5G comes into my area, I'll upgrade to that. I don't think I'll…

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ben888
Jan 31, 2020 9:31 pm
ben888
arcadelt
arcadelt
31 January 2020

How To Start A Little Bit of Tiling - What Materials?

How To Start A Little Bit of Tiling - What Materials?

It kind of depends what tools you have already. You need to be able to remove old tiles and grout, and size new tiles (if necessary), and then glue and grout those.…

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arcadelt
Jan 31, 2020 8:59 pm
sbanu
sbanu
31 January 2020

BAL certificate

BAL certificate

Thanks !

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sbanu
Jan 31, 2020 6:37 pm
Kymo2107
Kymo2107
31 January 2020

Final progress payment issues

Final progress payment issues

Thank you- that’s what I am hoping- we have to be out of our rental too but didn’t know how severe St George would be in progressing payment

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Kymo2107
Jan 31, 2020 7:48 am
EJ1965
EJ1965
31 January 2020

Please help with Roof colour

Please help with Roof colour

Our house A Frame is in need of a make over starting with the roof . We like Windspray but think it will look too blue . Monument was suggested but with all the bird life…

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EJ1965
Jan 31, 2020 6:35 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
29 January 2020

Article on climate change ‘cracking’

Article on climate change ‘cracking’

https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/prop ... buildings/ At least a sensible option is mentioned to support prevention. “Another option is to put paving all around the…

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Gaudi
Jan 29, 2020 10:09 pm
LilyJimJam
LilyJimJam
29 January 2020

Bathroom and Ensuite Reno

Bathroom and Ensuite Reno

I would say $10k per bathroom is pretty good. I think it probably depends on what area you are in as well as that can also affect prices of your trades. We did a…

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LilyJimJam
Jan 29, 2020 7:30 am
rowananderson
rowananderson
28 January 2020

Sunland Group building defects

Sunland Group building defects

Recently moved into a property built by Sunland Group which didn't even have roof insulation (left in rolls in the roof),…

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rowananderson
Jan 28, 2020 9:23 am
Brickface
Brickface
27 January 2020

Knock down rebuild hidden costs

Knock down rebuild hidden costs

Hydraulics and storm wAter retention pits

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Brickface
Jan 27, 2020 9:35 pm
Brickface
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
27 January 2020

After signing final construction drawing my building said th

After signing final construction drawing my building said th

I'm with Chippy & saveH2O, tell them it's there mistake and they need to pay for it, that's amateurish at best. They are suppose to be a professional building company, as…

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Doozer1905
Jan 27, 2020 8:41 pm
Diana123
Diana123
26 January 2020

Vantage by Metricon

Vantage by Metricon

We are currently looking at building the Vantage by Metricon and would love to see some facades in 'real life'. Particularly anyone who choose the free facade. If anyone…

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Diana123
Jan 26, 2020 3:21 pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
26 January 2020

Knock down rebuild timeframe

Knock down rebuild timeframe

My Metricon KDR took 115 weeks from contact signing to practical completion. Took a bit longer than normal because I had to force them legally to honour the contract.

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Norfolk
Jan 26, 2020 1:25 pm
mrf0ster
mrf0ster
26 January 2020

Land orientation good or bad?

Land orientation good or bad?

Brilliant insights everyone and thank you all for your advice. Time for some study, and patient waiting for the right lot. Cheers Mark.

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mrf0ster
Jan 26, 2020 9:06 am

Hey there, Installing some french doors for our bedroom. We have a white unit and would like to paint it black. Any recommendations on process and a paint type. I…

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Geoscratch
Jan 24, 2020 8:37 pm
marsbe
marsbe
24 January 2020

Dead buffalo!

Dead buffalo!

Excellent thank you. Off to Bunnings I go.

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marsbe
Jan 24, 2020 8:43 am
deepak648
deepak648
23 January 2020

Interior paint color

Interior paint color

Awesome!! Thanks for the suggestion

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deepak648
Jan 23, 2020 4:01 pm
ksarmien
ksarmien
23 January 2020

Edgeleigh Estate, Mount Cottrell, Tarneit.

Edgeleigh Estate, Mount Cottrell, Tarneit.

Hello Jun, Have you started building in Edgeleigh? any thoughts? We also bought a lot and planning to build soon. Regards, Kristin

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ksarmien
Jan 23, 2020 2:19 pm
Sido
Sido
23 January 2020

Building Pergola

Building Pergola

Thank you so much for coming back to me - very much appreciated.

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Sido
Jan 23, 2020 10:43 am
MClark
MClark
22 January 2020

One neighbour objected to reduced front set back

One neighbour objected to reduced front set back

No personal experiences with something this specific but I would be pushing your point to council. What I do find is squeaky wheel gets the grease in these situations.…

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MClark
Jan 22, 2020 8:54 pm
MClark
Althom
Althom
21 January 2020

Natural Gas Bbq line shortening

Natural Gas Bbq line shortening

You need a licenced gas fitter. To do it yourself is illegal and will completely void your insurance.

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Althom
Jan 21, 2020 8:53 am
Althom
SOULFLY3
SOULFLY3
20 January 2020

Exterior colour

Exterior colour

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SOULFLY3
Jan 20, 2020 1:57 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 January 2020

Our Builder had deleted alfresco waste point

Our Builder had deleted alfresco waste point

I would be priority checking the slab levels.

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SaveH2O
Jan 18, 2020 8:21 am
SaveH2O
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 January 2020

Program To Design Site Plan Draft

Program To Design Site Plan Draft

Try enrolling in a educational landscaping short course Student licences are free 85QCnmc0Okc

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 17, 2020 6:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
andyscl
andyscl
16 January 2020

Building Bristol 35 SQS with Eden Brae Homes - Construction

Building Bristol 35 SQS with Eden Brae Homes - Construction

Hi Bristol 35 SQS, Just wondering how is your construction progressing? We are also building with Eden Brae Homes, they started our build in August 2019. At the moment,…

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andyscl
Jan 16, 2020 3:41 pm
littlered
littlered
15 January 2020

Roof with no sarking

Roof with no sarking

Can you send some pics with your roof?

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littlered
Jan 15, 2020 5:39 pm
vicman80
vicman80
15 January 2020

who is Buying In Modeina Estate Burnside

who is Buying In Modeina Estate Burnside

did u end up buying in Modeina ?

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vicman80
Jan 15, 2020 12:26 pm

Stage 1 Quantities

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 15, 2020 9:30 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Househunt1
Househunt1
14 January 2020

"Jamberoo" by Barrington Homes

"Jamberoo" by Barrington Homes

Hi - did anyone have any details about their final price for their Jamberoo home by Barrington? How did it all go and are you happy with your choice of home? Thank you…

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Househunt1
Jan 14, 2020 7:20 pm

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