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Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 November 2021

Designer needed for changes of House Drawing

Designer needed for changes of House Drawing

Michael I have a designer who lives really close to you and is very good. I will PM you his details Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Nov 19, 2021 5:26 am
Ashington Homes
jake_paul
jake_paul
18 November 2021

Melbourne fencing costs

Melbourne fencing costs

Hi, the fence price starts from 70$-150$ (without installation charges) but it could vary in different areas.

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jake_paul
Nov 18, 2021 8:23 pm
jake_paul
jake_paul
18 November 2021

Extension Renovation

Extension Renovation

construction estimator aka quantity surveyor can help you before starting the work.

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jake_paul
Nov 18, 2021 8:00 pm
Shannon80
Shannon80
18 November 2021

Off White (very slightly grey) render

Off White (very slightly grey) render

Hi all We are looking to re render our house in a very light grey/off white colour. Looking at Taubmans Thin Ice or Dulux Snow Season. Has anyone used either of these or…

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Shannon80
Nov 18, 2021 11:46 am

Hi guys may house practical completion is next week, could you please help me with identifying the below things I found from my…

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dishajason
Nov 17, 2021 9:18 pm
dishajason
aph1985
aph1985
17 November 2021

Warranty for Roof

Warranty for Roof

Hi All, I have constructed my house in southeast Melbourne in 2015. I was given 7 years warranty from the builder. My 7 years warranty will expire in Feb 2022 Now,…

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aph1985
Nov 17, 2021 3:19 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 November 2021

Building Dispute: 500mm missing from top floor

Building Dispute: 500mm missing from top floor

Hi !!!! All Respected Members I have written a brief article on . This article will add value to your information. For more information about other products, please…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 17, 2021 11:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SRP
SRP
17 November 2021

Road side KDR issues

Road side KDR issues

https://www.premiertraditionalhomes.com.au/ is another builder I got from my neighbour who has just build and having same issues as me.

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SRP
Nov 17, 2021 11:12 am
Mauromario
Mauromario
16 November 2021

Slab heave/ slab design/ engineering questions.....

Slab heave/ slab design/ engineering questions.....

Underpinning done and Agricultural pipe installed 800mm deep in to clay around the house, just waiting on the engineers report that we had done 12 on the after the works…

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Mauromario
Nov 16, 2021 11:42 pm
makido
makido
16 November 2021

Chevron or Herringbone Timber Floor

Chevron or Herringbone Timber Floor

Thanks for your feedback

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makido
Nov 16, 2021 3:51 pm
MBX3
MBX3
16 November 2021

Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully
1 ... 48, 49, 50

Apologies if I am hijacking the thread but I believe all involved may be of some help to me Our slab has now bee poured but I have found a…

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MBX3
Nov 16, 2021 9:32 am
MBX3
Abfbunny
Abfbunny
16 November 2021

Montville 462

Montville 462

Hi tegs17 You mentioned you were in Melb south East. So am I but we are looking at building the montville in tsv far north qld. Wondering if your build was complete and…

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Abfbunny
Nov 16, 2021 8:39 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
15 November 2021

Renovation extension cost

Renovation extension cost

Don't double post. The admins will get the sh1ts. Get numerous quotes from builders or get a quantity surveyor ( estimator ) to gib=c you an idea. Knowing where you are is…

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Stewie D
Nov 15, 2021 8:07 pm
Br1
Br1
14 November 2021

Sewer inspection shaft

Sewer inspection shaft

Thanks Is definitely not gully overflow has sealed screwed cap

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Br1
Nov 14, 2021 8:52 pm
sydneysider
sydneysider
14 November 2021

Buying a Ready Built home from Allam Homes

Buying a Ready Built home from Allam Homes

Does anyone know how colour selection works (are you able to (1) choose internal colours, (2) choose colour packs or (3) these are fixed and cannot be changed), and…

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sydneysider
Nov 14, 2021 8:00 pm
Patrick
Patrick
13 November 2021

Anyone had to take neighbors to court fence?

Anyone had to take neighbors to court fence?
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I am a lovely neighbour. You need grab a facts pill. Read the date of the post and check the responses and info given The neighbour never paid after 3 years of letters…

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Patrick
Nov 13, 2021 10:23 pm
Patrick
Spazzen
Spazzen
13 November 2021

Theater room

Theater room

That seems like a pretty small room to have multiple platforms.

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Spazzen
Nov 13, 2021 8:55 pm
blam777
blam777
13 November 2021

Changing colorbond shed from Gable to Skillion roof?

Changing colorbond shed from Gable to Skillion roof?

Thanks Pulse, appreciate the input. I thought that may be the case.

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blam777
Nov 13, 2021 10:04 am
Jessikajade
Jessikajade
12 November 2021

Information on building a small home

Information on building a small home

I really need some advise on who I should be contacting to get information on issues that we are having with the Building company. is there an Ombudsman or would it be…

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Jessikajade
Nov 12, 2021 9:05 pm
Member01
Member01
12 November 2021

Modular walls/fences - prices?

Modular walls/fences - prices?
1, 2

Oh that's good. The wall looks amazing! I will be applying mold killer to ours next week as it's raining for a while now, and hopefully we can get at least a good 12…

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Member01
Nov 12, 2021 6:13 pm
Jessikajade
Jessikajade
11 November 2021

Building with Coral Homes

Building with Coral Homes

We are building with Masterton and 7 1/2 months and no start on build yet and it will be at least another month... not happy at all. We looked at Coral and they didn't…

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Jessikajade
Nov 11, 2021 5:40 pm
building-expert
building-expert
11 November 2021

Retaining wall too high???

Retaining wall too high???

Landscaper should have known better but you are the builder in charge and you too should have known better. If you can take 200 off the top of the wall you can slope…

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building-expert
Nov 11, 2021 9:33 am
building-expert
Sprocket Man
Sprocket Man
10 November 2021

Costs estimate - water/electrics/septic

Costs estimate - water/electrics/septic

Do you know the approximate distances? Electrical can vary significantly depending on the material (aluminium vs copper) and the number of phases. Also, regarding the…

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Sprocket Man
Nov 10, 2021 2:31 pm
ksun1985
ksun1985
9 November 2021

Custom Builder - North Brisbane

Custom Builder - North Brisbane

Does anyone have any recommendations for custom builders in North Brissy/Redcliffe Peninsula area? Specifically townhouse developments (i.e 4 x 3 storey high)

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ksun1985
Nov 09, 2021 4:26 pm
annie88
annie88
9 November 2021

Is this normal to be showing/exposed

Is this normal to be showing/exposed

Thank you for that. :)

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annie88
Nov 09, 2021 12:44 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
9 November 2021

Yellow tongue floor - squeaking

Yellow tongue floor - squeaking

I would also try and squeeze as much construction adhesive as you get manage to fit between the yellow tongue and joist as well, such as liquid nails etc

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Ashington Homes
Nov 09, 2021 5:16 am
Ashington Homes
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 November 2021

Stormwater pipe repair before concreting

Stormwater pipe repair before concreting

30 years is a long time but they are used extensively in underground non and low pressure applications. You posting has reminded me that I was going to check…

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SaveH2O
Nov 08, 2021 5:36 pm
SaveH2O
Southside
Southside
8 November 2021

Building with Masterton

Building with Masterton

I’m not sure where you are located but when we looked at the displays I asked the sales person if any on display we’re close to standard inclusions and was directed…

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Southside
Nov 08, 2021 9:48 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
8 November 2021

Found out where water has washed away my slab - can I fill?

Found out where water has washed away my slab - can I fill?

My Observation: Around 20 October the pink spray painted material was covered with black plastic sheeting and the demolition company's advertising sign removed from the…

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Kippers01
Nov 08, 2021 8:05 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 November 2021

Drainage Point in a Charged System

Drainage Point in a Charged System

Just saw this query. Better late than never to reply I guess. The pipe between the tank's overflow outlet and the LPOD is part of the stormwater system and those…

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SaveH2O
Nov 07, 2021 2:02 pm
SaveH2O
Doozer1905
Doozer1905
7 November 2021

concrete floors

concrete floors

My son has polished concrete and its not a worry at all, it would be the equivalent to walking on tiles. It is super expensive to do though so you may get a shock if it…

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Doozer1905
Nov 07, 2021 11:13 am
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
6 November 2021

Where to put a car

Where to put a car

Also want to add how would you be able to live on your own terms while living with parents or similar until am able to shift into own place which is usually best solution…

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daisy20202-7
Nov 06, 2021 7:34 pm
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
6 November 2021

Home loans

Home loans

south australia answers only Hi everyone in south australia those of you that bought blocks and built transportable houses on them how did you go about the financing…

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daisy20202-7
Nov 06, 2021 7:29 pm
Savagepuppy
Savagepuppy
5 November 2021

Strip footing or raft slab?

Strip footing or raft slab?

Thanks for the detailed explanation and the alternatives to raft slab. looks like I have more homework to do 😂(e.g. having suspended slab with Bondek or Speedfloor…

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Savagepuppy
Nov 05, 2021 11:29 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
5 November 2021

Pool adjacent to house can be before or after the house?

Pool adjacent to house can be before or after the house?

Really sorry mate just saw your question now. Probably too late but for anyone else, cost was $1400 for 6 months hardcover.

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supersleuth
Nov 05, 2021 12:59 pm
MCWith
MCWith
5 November 2021

Gaps between brick and window/ brick and door frame

Gaps between brick and window/ brick and door frame

Thanks so much, It went straight to message bank. I’ll try again after your meeting

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MCWith
Nov 05, 2021 11:09 am
MCWith
JoePathan
JoePathan
4 November 2021

Surface Drain

Surface Drain

Hi Working on my front yard, I found out the surface Drain PVC pipe is just a 1m 90mm pvc pipe connected with the 100mm PVC at the base using 100 x 90mm PVC Storm…

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JoePathan
Nov 04, 2021 7:50 pm
mina mp
mina mp
4 November 2021

charege line system plumbing

charege line system plumbing

thanks alot .i did put die test the water stay in pvc pipe i need stronger evidence.

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mina mp
Nov 04, 2021 6:27 pm
AseDE
AseDE
3 November 2021

Don't build with Metricon

Don't build with Metricon

Sorry How many coats

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AseDE
Nov 03, 2021 5:09 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
3 November 2021

Driveway standards and issues.

Driveway standards and issues.
1, 2, 3

Don't get me wrong Moudzj. I appreciate anyones input into this forum like you especially the ones who are either in the building trade as tradies or pro's working in an…

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Stewie D
Nov 03, 2021 10:06 am
htn2021
htn2021
2 November 2021

Cost of 1 extra ensuite

Cost of 1 extra ensuite

Thank you diepiggy and Ashington Homes for the very helpful information. I checked also many posts from Ashington Homes and was grateful for the generosity of sharing the…

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htn2021
Nov 02, 2021 7:55 pm
Althom
Althom
2 November 2021

Advice on ‘abandoned’ estate by developer

Advice on ‘abandoned’ estate by developer

We had very much the same issues in our estate in Perth and the end result was the Council said although they'd included all the Developer's "promises" in their…

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Althom
Nov 02, 2021 2:45 pm
Althom
Munraj
Munraj
2 November 2021

Class 2 Amendments- NSW

Class 2 Amendments- NSW

CLASS 2 REFORMS This blog post…

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Munraj
Nov 02, 2021 11:31 am
carlz88
carlz88
2 November 2021

Gj gardner oakford

Gj gardner oakford

Hi everyone, Just about to begin our first home build with Gj Gardner Warrnambool. Anyone building the oakford 290?

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carlz88
Nov 02, 2021 10:40 am
sonycontactsforhitesh
sonycontactsforhitesh
1 November 2021

Build with Content-Living Perth

Build with Content-Living Perth

Hi All, Any reviews of c.o.n.t.e.n.t__l.i.v.i.n.g from someone who has built with them a few years ago. How are the properties keeping up? And how were your experiences…

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sonycontactsforhitesh
Nov 01, 2021 2:28 pm
JER
JER
31 October 2021

FZ DOOR v STANDARD DOOR (with FZ shutter)

FZ DOOR v STANDARD DOOR (with FZ shutter)

Hi we are in a FZ (northern beaches … residential beacon hill … who would have thought!?) We need a sub floor external door. Any advice on whether to get a FZ door or…

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JER
Oct 31, 2021 5:01 pm
BrookeS
BrookeS
30 October 2021

Capiphon/alternative to aggi

Capiphon/alternative to aggi

Hi Clath, Did you end up using Capiphon? If so, any feedback? Thanks!

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BrookeS
Oct 30, 2021 5:16 pm
MacRock
MacRock
30 October 2021

Modern facade - does it work with the rest of the house?

Modern facade - does it work with the rest of the house?

Hi - I am a little confused about how builders do modern facades? As in the roof and sides of the house will not have the same look - ie the builder is not offering flat…

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MacRock
Oct 30, 2021 4:41 pm
djx
djx
29 October 2021

Boundary distance in VIC

Boundary distance in VIC

We have finished our base stage of my building. My neighbour is amending their planning permit to build 20cm (originally 1 meter away) away from our boundary wall. Does…

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djx
Oct 29, 2021 9:23 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 October 2021

Foam vs cladding vs hebel for first floor

Foam vs cladding vs hebel for first floor

Funny enough it does on Upper floors with set backs/forwards as beams are required to carry approx 4 Tonnes ( total average) of extra load If the upper floor bears down…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 29, 2021 8:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

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