General Discussion

vlf1985

9 March 2019

Road Signs on Crossover

Hi All, We have a 4P sign that sits just on the side of the crossover which will be impacted once we begin to build our crossover. To get the sign removed/relocated is…

random101

8 March 2019

Neighbour started demolition / renovations before permit

Hi all, Just a quick one. I am doing a demolition and my neighbour, decided it would be a good time for him to start knocking over his house as well. Albeit - we are…

melfordgurl

8 March 2019

Show us your Walk in Robe...

Cool thanks I will do

nikki1304

8 March 2019

Laundry Chute regulations in Australia

HI, Does anyone know why my builder will not have a tope opening hinge for my laundry chute that is 1.2m high from the floor. They want to have it opening like you do with…

rajan_g4

7 March 2019

Mysterious holes in my veggie patch

chippyjohn1

6 March 2019

AcraTex

Thanks Joker

Ardo

6 March 2019

Painting Wainscoting

For me, and I’m an internet certified professional in every area including decorating, I would think a low sheen or semi gloss would be what I would paint it. Gloss is…

Sethor

6 March 2019

Builder Recommendation for a narrow lot in Perth Petro

Most builders will work in established areas, you just have to find one your happy to go with.

bashworth

6 March 2019

cracking thumping noise from inside roof

Steel and wood do expand and contract at different rates so I would expect some noise at times.

Building diaries

6 March 2019

Fresh homes Qld

Hi all Anyone here building with Fresh homes ? Currently considering them building on the Gold Coast but cannot find much information about them.

Ethanr

5 March 2019

Zero lot easement rules in Blacktown council

Hi, I am exploring designs to build a two story home in Schofields, Blacktown council. The lot is 10*30 size. The design I am looking to go for is providing width of 8.1m…

prashant

5 March 2019

Granny Flat Kitchen - Council Approval

lisalula

3 March 2019

Drilling into brick - please help

Thank you all, I got it sorted, got some better wall plugs and screws and had to drill new holes and it is holding. Thanks to you both!

justme15

3 March 2019

Blow door Test

Anyone done a blow door test in Melbourne? Curious to know the results and maybe even get a recommendation if possible. TIA

building-expert

3 March 2019

More Lemons, he bought a Lemon

Don't be put off. Pre purchase inspection reports have limitations, exclusions and disclaimers and there are very good reasons for that however if the defects should have…

Gaudi

3 March 2019

Looking for recommendations for covering ugly tile flooring

Would adding any rugs soften the tiles for when you have rental inspection?

Gaudi

1 March 2019

Bathroom water damage claim against company

The builders warranty may actually be 10 years. You may be best to call consumer affairs and talk through your situation. https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensi ...…

insider

28 February 2019

Cracks in Brick wall. advise please

What area are you in?

star3

28 February 2019

good and affordable builder in sydney; not project home!

stay away from sett homes built with them 5 years ago and work is so bad. too many issues to list

alexp79

27 February 2019

Building with Dechellis - has anyone any advice?

It would be really great if later you could (confidently) share your building inspection reports as well as comment on your experience in rectifying issues to the future…

ratna

25 February 2019

Sydney: custom designed house, builder to Lock Up stage

Hi, I am looking for the same.. based in Thornleigh, please let me know if you managed to get someone. Thanks in advance

Joker

25 February 2019

Should I Hire a 3rd party Building Inspector for Final Inspe

without doubt get a third party inspector has they are saying that the third party inspection will pull up way more than they will judging there own work,you will go only…

neilrogers

24 February 2019

connect water mains to granny flat

thanks. I know which pipes are hot and cold and the granny flat has a tap on the cold and hot. I know i need a reducer I just can't find one. Thought I would ask here to…

halfbrick

24 February 2019

External staircase

Hi everyone from a new member' We are restoring a 1920's Qlder which will have a 3 mtr wide stairway as the entrance. Does anyone know how many steel stringers I need to…

arpibrij

23 February 2019

pegs installed

thank you chippy!!! you advise is very helpful...gives us some peace of mind....

Jadeedaj

21 February 2019

Boutique Homes Wardrobes

Hi all, Just wondering what the standard/upgrade options for robe fittings are. Looking at the Providence, there is a long sliding door robe section as well as a walk in…

aussieta

21 February 2019

Attaching a load-bearing cross beam to a plasterboard wall

if it is attached to the wall i think you will need an engineer use 4 legs

nikhilkr2019

21 February 2019

Covering storm water easement in backyard

There is a 1000x300mm storm water easement in the top right corner of my backyard. As part of leveling the lot, current opening of that has to go 300mm down the new level.…

SaveH2O

21 February 2019

Mimosa Structural Gurantee

A very big question on many fronts.

Ehsantl

20 February 2019

What kind of fireplace is this?

It's not gas, there is nothing in it except the iron grill and the damper at the top can be pushed in to be open. I've done some research and as mentioned by Joker it…

coffecup1978

19 February 2019

Create a storage room in rumpus room? regulations?

Hi, I'm very new to the whole house reno thing. I have a rather large rumpus room upstairs that I don't use for much, and I am considering building a storage room at the…

Joker

19 February 2019

Cleaning vinyl flooring

The electrostatic voltage on the surface of vinyl siding is reduced due to the use of lubricant and antistatic in the process by manufacturers. Under…

Cal_D

19 February 2019

Substrate for Tiled Table Top???

From your experience does Marine Ply have much movement? I'm just not sure how strong fc sheets are as far as supporting loads. Thinking about pairing a 9mm Marine Ply…

Davis

18 February 2019

Do I need a final OC

Hello Mooch88, A final occupation certificate should always be obtained if you can, however, you are not committing an offence. The following advice is only relevant to…

Exk53

18 February 2019

cemintel installation price

Hi All We planning to use cemintel on second floor of new build. Do you know price of installation Thank you

ArnieZA

18 February 2019

Montville - GJ Gardner

Hi We're keen on building a Montville type home, but live in South Africa - so can't use GJ Gardener....is there anyone who can share the either photos or drawings of the…

westbourne

18 February 2019

Must final payment be paid before handover?

Thanks for your suggestion. This would be my final step. I emailed to the Head of Construction Department. He agreed to let me to perform a pre-handover inspection…

StructuralBIMGuy

16 February 2019

Survey Peg removed

Ouch! Good luck trying to recoup the costs

MyFirst

16 February 2019

Should the free standing cooker be higher than the bench top

There will always be gaps. Smaller ones probably cause even more headaches. Larger ones as least u can have some stick to get things out. Regardless a lesson to…

sanjcrsta

15 February 2019

DPC for rendered brick veneer house

As per Australian Standard “AS 4773.2-2010 Masonry in small buildings Part 2: Construction.” Section 9 Masonry Veneer Walls at part 9.6 “Damp-Proof Courses,…

jimbob73

15 February 2019

noise coming from roof area

Hi my house is 7 years old, wooden frame with vinyl cladding and steel roof. Recently a few times a day l hear a loud thump noise coming from inside the the roof area on…

alexp79

15 February 2019

FREE SPECIALIST ADVICE FOR LOW ENERGY & PREFAB/MODULAR BLD

Welcome! Will be always interesting to learn about better/new technologies. Which prefab/modular systems would you recommend and why?

Charmzy

15 February 2019

Restaining a timber door? Help!

I have been sanding back a timber entrance door (nearly done one side). I watched a few videos before commencing which state to sand the varnish back to the original wood,…

aphsta

15 February 2019

Anyone building with Allworth Homes - Viva Plan ( Single Sto

I built with Allworth last year. Admin was fine, long and annoying but it’s the same with all builders. We had one major problem during our build, they missed our…

Dani232

14 February 2019

Newport 275

Have you started you build as yet? Would love to see some photos. We are still waiting on our land to settle. Bring on March!

Havanatter4303

13 February 2019

So, I bought a 1950 bungalow...on my own....now what?!?

Thanks Chippy. I didn't think of air tasker....never used it before. 'Bout time I tried. Thanks for the suggestion

Ansari

12 February 2019

Stuatory Warranty or Strata units Warranty

Hi Guys, I am in middle of purchasing a unit registered in 11/10/17 in Toongabbie,NSW 2146. I got strata report yesterday and when asker about warranty of the unit,the…

pamvic

11 February 2019

Roof type

We have recently built with DFH and if we were to build again I would insist on metal roof with full timber structure, no metal struts. We have found this causes roof…

C.Muscat

11 February 2019

Don’t ever build with Mimosa Homes

Don’t ever build with Mimosa Homes it’s just not worth the hassle, I will most likely have to go through VCAT or consider other legal options just to get things fixed…