General Discussion

arcadelt

7 June 2020

What Colours do you think this facade has?

I see only grey and some sort of white

StructuralBIMGuy

7 June 2020

Relaying of concrete

You might want to link your here Pathways don't require piers who told you that? I would specify a sand pad & deep edge thickening make sure your down pipes do not…

Melissa.b

6 June 2020

NBN contact regarding crossover

Does anyone know what number i need to call to discuss getting exemption to allow my crossover to be closer than 1m from the nbn pit?

justice8511

6 June 2020

Signed building contract just before 04 June 20

Signed building contract just before 04 June 20. Now I am going to miss out 25K grant for 10 days! Is there any way out?

pattycake

6 June 2020

Withers On The Park

Hi SydSR, I have bought land here too! Would be good to get to know our neighbours! Thanks, Pat

STay5

5 June 2020

Help with recommending a builder to extend in SE Melb

Hi, STay5. House remodelling is not easy and complex. You mentioned you wanted a builder in Melbourne, I just give some suggestions. 1. Pick a niche. Look for the…

Hazelnutty

5 June 2020

Why don’t builders build on stumps?

Thanks alexp79 That doesnt look like something that would work for my situation...

GrahamB

4 June 2020

JG King Homes - Any Feedbacks?

where are you building

MiddleMark

4 June 2020

Renovate?

It is high time to act, the only thing all experts keep saying in terms of starting constructions or renos

amilelka

4 June 2020

Bathroom door

I've never seen silicone go yellow, but they could also use a grey silicone to match the tile.

Ship2shore

3 June 2020

Unevenly spaced fibre cement sheets

Elgar

3 June 2020

Funky Smell Mystery

No. But there is a dishwasher and I've noticed that gets very hot.

bank

3 June 2020

Steel Frame - Pros/Cons?

We have a steel frame and I wouldn't choose one again without insulating all the internal walls. Thermally our house seems to perform well and we had no issue achieving 6…

GrahamB

2 June 2020

Small builder vs. Project Home

you need to do your research, above all else, need to feel comfortable and get everything in writing

arcadelt

2 June 2020

how’d you like a $40k grant to renovate your home?

Unfortunately, just like everything else the Government pushes money into, it will happen. During the GFC "pink batts program", prices magically rose to the level of…

alexp79

1 June 2020

Comments please: Retaining wall design

you can, the wall should be able to hold your weight easily

alexp79

1 June 2020

Need help with plans for new home

Select orientation to suit your block. If your north is on your left (block faces east), then you would have to go with option 1, but would have to shield off Bed 3 and 4…

Hussain sahara

31 May 2020

Our facade

arcadelt

31 May 2020

How to repair this door before painting

They look like a nice set of doors that with a bit of TLC and a few coats of paint will give your good service for many years to come.

GGeorge551

31 May 2020

HELP!!

What do you really want?

Shi

30 May 2020

Query regarding adjacent zero lot builds

Thank you Koda67 for the detailed reply. CD12JD - somewhat new estate.

Jesus

28 May 2020

Cavity sliding doors

That's how they are everywhere i have seen..ugly and something i will never have.. It also looks unpainted so it will blend in a bit better when painted..

Stewie D

28 May 2020

Retaining Wall Foundation

If you dig out the trench accurately and it's clay then all you need is a few pegs in for the correct level for the top of the footing. Doing this and levelling the…

StructuralBIMGuy

28 May 2020

Gaps between cornice and ceiling after 3 months of build com

Hey Dave The brackets serve a purpose ie external wall brackets are for holding down the roof, internal brackets are for bracing (lateral restraints), both are…

DIYer123

27 May 2020

Flooring squeking/banging

thanks for reply. will definately look at

Harts

26 May 2020

Rainhead and wind

Check these ones out. AS compliant and Australian made.

Mirrmu83

26 May 2020

Ideas to revamp a bagging render wall

The photos look like it's just been bagged with a cement mixture. If that is sound then you could render over that then paint.

danniizz

26 May 2020

Semi-detached house with west-facing aspect/orientation alon

Thank you for the reply Stewie. I was thinking the same idea. I spoke to an architect and said the best lighting would be at the back of the boundary... the idea of…

Evangiking

25 May 2020

How do I build this shelf?

Thank you, I really appreciate the details

chippy

25 May 2020

Concrete sealer bubbles/blisters

Just make sure the sealer is properly dry and then give it a light sand with a fine sand paper, then recoat. Once it has sealed the bubbles will stop forming.

arcadelt

24 May 2020

Honeycomb blinds - face fitting?

It would be hard to tell exactly because it would be dependent on whether air is flowing around the blinds. If minimal airflow, you should still be getting air trapped…

StructuralBIMGuy

23 May 2020

Exterior aluminium weatherboards

Hey Leroy Haze Welcome to the forum Try demolition yards alternatively you can have the profile pressed at sheet metal workers BTW, Photos help, you never know what…

Mehul Shah

21 May 2020

Fairmont homes - Northridge Enfield - Stage 3

Idla crescent is almost done. we have walkthrough with site supervisor next week. hows your work progressing

Harts

21 May 2020

Builders Warranty Insurance Vic Help

You will find information here if you are in Victoria

Jas80

21 May 2020

Trendsetter Homes

I am considering them too, they seem pretty good. I love their video. 79544783765

alexp79

21 May 2020

RJ12 to Power Light Switch

It looks that you might need a digital controller for that, as over RJ12 you get digital signal, not analog.

thangam

20 May 2020

Sliding door is not proper in the hinges.

ok sure

KameGame

20 May 2020

Piers for Retaining Wall

I may be comparing Apples with Oranges but piers for my slab were much cheaper than this. Not sure, if the ones used for retaining walls would be any different.

Stewie D

20 May 2020

Cutting strips of malthoid

Stanley knife and a straight edge over a piece of ply. Stewie

One

20 May 2020

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We have had our independent inspection done at practical completion. Just to double check everything is completed accordingly, we were thinking of having the independent…

zackxoxo

20 May 2020

Is there a "beginner" guide to purchasing a house

24 yr/o making 40k a year here. Currently living in an apartment but I really want purchase a house in within the next few…

danniizz

19 May 2020

Semi-detached house Sydney with south-facing rear

Hi, Recently purchased a 2-bedroom art-deco semi-detached home in the inner west of Sydney. It is in a cul-de-sac. At the time, we did not consider aspect. The front of…

Norfolk

19 May 2020

Contracts

luxbuild I think you are correct. Regarding part 2 of 132, this suggests Home Buyers' could negotiate additional protections in HIA / MBA contracts to provide some more balance.

Ashmenz0

18 May 2020

Movement around windows. How to fix before painting.

Gaudi

18 May 2020

How close can I build my retaining wall?

I think the 1.5 meters is to the wall of the building not eaves as usually these measurements are to ensure that digging depth required for the retaining walls won’t…

MyFirst

16 May 2020

Metricon prices

I'm sure metricon website tells u the inclusion and assume u don't upgrade anything. And then add 40-100k site costs depending on your land.

Jesus

15 May 2020

builder construction quote details

Well who is this mystery man? Building a new house these days seems to be a battle of who can bend you over the furthest..from the very few discussions i have had so far…

GGeorge551

15 May 2020

New member

And that's the place, viewforum.php?f=26

GGeorge551

15 May 2020

pipe elbow is not proper water run out

I agreed with .