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SaveH2O
SaveH2O
16 April 2023

Water Tank Charged System Head

Water Tank Charged System Head

Unfortunately, the new website has been substantially delayed but the DIY tank vacuum system to be included is a DIY solution that uses low cost off the…

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SaveH2O
Apr 16, 2023 6:04 pm
SaveH2O

Hi guys, I’m currently looking at a house i want to buy but the building inspection has picked up a number of issues with the brick piers under the house. I took a…

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Gc1985
Apr 16, 2023 9:52 am
Lisa06
Lisa06
15 April 2023

What should land fall be for drainage?

What should land fall be for drainage?

That's very helpful, thank you. I was mostly interested in knowing if a spoon drain requires a specific slope, but I appreciate the extra information.

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Lisa06
Apr 15, 2023 1:03 pm

Hi Our backyard colourbond fence located on a busy road and it wobbles when cars drive pass it and when it is windy as well. It's colourbond and with 8 posts concreted…

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zillah
Apr 10, 2023 7:30 am
triune
triune
6 April 2023

Help me understand this sewage plan

Help me understand this sewage plan

That drawing’s in the old units. The sewer tie is 1.44m deep and 4.5m offset from left boundary however the levels were taken ages ago so the surface level will have…

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triune
Apr 06, 2023 8:21 pm
Callmeyo
Callmeyo
3 April 2023

House and Land Package/Builders recommendation in Sydney

House and Land Package/Builders recommendation in Sydney

Very good points. Thanks so much ponzutwo for your advice. Appreciate it.

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Callmeyo
Apr 03, 2023 6:58 pm
Duomi
Duomi
2 April 2023

Superior Building Group

Superior Building Group
1, 2, 3

I know it is an old topic. I am building with SBG, and it has been 14 months since the first slab was deployed. My house is still in the lock-up stage. Any other people…

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Duomi
Apr 02, 2023 8:27 pm
Zabz
Zabz
1 April 2023

Door frame re-do

Door frame re-do

Long time forum searcher first time asker. I've got this hideous aluminium frame for a front door and side windows. Is there a way or a product out there that could be…

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Zabz
Apr 01, 2023 4:47 pm
CallyNoon
CallyNoon
1 April 2023

Another Builder has Encroached on Our Block

Another Builder has Encroached on Our Block

Wow that is shocking, how did it go informing the other builder?

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CallyNoon
Apr 01, 2023 7:49 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
31 March 2023

Hebel wall hairline cracks on new house built 2020..why?

Hebel wall hairline cracks on new house built 2020..why?
1, 2

I'm sure this hairline crack along the joints will still be there in 20 years time whatever u do and also in 20 years time your house will be be standing. It's cosmetic…

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MyFirst
Mar 31, 2023 7:05 pm
Dustywheels
Dustywheels
31 March 2023

Grouting Carport Post baseplates

Grouting Carport Post baseplates

Yep, that's how I'll be doing it. Just ordered M10 Stainless all thread and Muti-se Vinylester (simliar to Ramset 801) from my favourite online supplier.

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Dustywheels
Mar 31, 2023 7:05 am
Dustywheels

Evening, Had my 3 month maintance done on my new place. Most things are fixed to ok standards, but im not sure about the visible joins in my plaster wall. There was 2…

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Knav
Mar 30, 2023 8:44 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
30 March 2023

new concrete driveway crack

new concrete driveway crack

When you get a chance watch the last couple of videos. The cracks are pretty bad, it's almost as though he hasn't put any reo in that corner and hasn't compacted/levelled…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 30, 2023 1:12 pm
Ashington Homes

In addition to protecting your children, glass pool fencing has the benefit of being simple to clean and maintain. You probably won't need anything more expensive or…

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Perthglasspoolfencing
Mar 29, 2023 3:40 pm
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groundzero
Mar 29, 2023 6:36 am
strannik
strannik
27 March 2023

Window safety on second floor for toddlers

Window safety on second floor for toddlers

Yes, they are sliding windows. There is a lock, however, I would prefer something that would make it safer. Would this be an overkill?

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strannik
Mar 27, 2023 4:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 March 2023

Maximizing Northern Light for East-Facing Duplex: Facade Ide

Maximizing Northern Light for East-Facing Duplex: Facade Ide

Be very careful of copyright infringement when posting Floor plans, elevations etc, Flip the internal stairs, get a northern roof light well down into the F/M/K 3D Bim…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 27, 2023 10:56 am
StructuralBIMGuy
mixedup
mixedup
26 March 2023

Cladding or House Wrap for internal frame under house?

Cladding or House Wrap for internal frame under house?

Any advice re whether to use Cladding or House Wrap (both with flashing) on a house internal woodern frame that has a "void area" (i.e. underneath upper story, noting…

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mixedup
Mar 26, 2023 6:31 pm
Stucey
Stucey
25 March 2023

Traffic Management - $30k allowance

Traffic Management - $30k allowance

Hi all, We are looking to build in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We have been in discussions with a few of the volume builders, and a few smaller ones as…

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Stucey
Mar 25, 2023 12:35 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
24 March 2023

Can I install a pendant light to ceiling?

Can I install a pendant light to ceiling?

Venn, For small pendants you can get some plasterboard anchors, that hold up to 10kg which should be sufficient, but for larger items I would cut a hole add timber and…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 24, 2023 12:20 pm
Ashington Homes
WisdomHomes
WisdomHomes
24 March 2023

Wisdom Homes- Admin delays

Wisdom Homes- Admin delays

Good Morning kspadone, I have sent you a PM requesting details so that I can escalate your concerns to our Pre-Site Operations Manager. Look forward to hearing from…

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WisdomHomes
Mar 24, 2023 5:57 am
WisdomHomes
kumar2015
kumar2015
21 March 2023

Concrete around the house

Concrete around the house

Thanks much

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kumar2015
Mar 21, 2023 1:16 pm
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
21 March 2023

Functions and work

Functions and work

hi everyone just looking for soneone to talk to. was wondering how you would get to organise functions for friends and family without having to work as a functions…

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daisy20202-7
Mar 21, 2023 3:11 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 March 2023

Need advise - concrete slab on sloped rock for pizza oven

Need advise - concrete slab on sloped rock for pizza oven

You could fill it with what you have along as the base of thr oven and the insulating components for the refractive materials are the correct materials. For ease, and…

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ponzutwo
Mar 20, 2023 4:32 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 March 2023

Utility marking?

Utility marking?

im concreting it in. Cant be bothered digging it out lol. Out of sight, out of mind.

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ponzutwo
Mar 20, 2023 1:04 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
20 March 2023

Colorbond roof screws replacement

Colorbond roof screws replacement

l think l read the screws on a colorbond roof need to be tightened or replaced every ten to fifteen years is that true? No, this is NOT true. It…

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gommeqld
Mar 19, 2023 11:19 pm

Hoping someone can please let me know if it's possible to replace the timber fascias with colorbond fascias on this home with internal style gutters. If so, is it a big…

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Benny123
Mar 18, 2023 12:55 pm
Budapest
Budapest
18 March 2023

Single story build cost

Single story build cost

Out of interest when did you sign contract? From what I’ve seen there is a huge difference between signing mid 21 vs now?

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Budapest
Mar 17, 2023 11:11 pm
Tinagoo
Tinagoo
17 March 2023

Caesarstone bench join

Caesarstone bench join

Yes, we put them in . Installer used a level on carcasses before instal.

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Tinagoo
Mar 17, 2023 4:37 pm
Pulse
Pulse
16 March 2023

Private power line over property

Private power line over property

get legal advice here, if there is no easement hopefully they will need to pay for moving it. You should not need to pay unless it is a state asset, ie not a private pole.

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Pulse
Mar 16, 2023 9:11 pm
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ErikD
Mar 16, 2023 5:40 am
stanks
stanks
15 March 2023

Relocating storm water

Relocating storm water

I should mention, the court will be a crushed rock base, not concrete.

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stanks
Mar 15, 2023 7:30 pm
Deeje
Deeje
15 March 2023

Tree Removal permit fm Boroondara

Tree Removal permit fm Boroondara

In Boroondara

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Deeje
Mar 15, 2023 8:16 am
Michelle
Michelle
14 March 2023

Just dropped in....

Just dropped in....

Just in case your wondering, I'm a colour and building consultant. :)

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Michelle
Mar 14, 2023 6:13 pm
Michelle
Dan87
Dan87
13 March 2023

Downpipe needs to be moved, advice

Downpipe needs to be moved, advice

Needing to move a existing downpipe. Am i up for a new gutter or is there a cap or plug that can seal the gutter pop? Ive been told to flip the pop? Though id rather it…

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Dan87
Mar 13, 2023 5:57 pm
Budapest
Budapest
11 March 2023

Laundry Tiles Height Level

Laundry Tiles Height Level

Are you talking about plain wall or around benches? Full height tiling looks great but is expensive. Basic tiling labour only cost us around $70/sm++ and tiles were…

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Budapest
Mar 11, 2023 11:07 am
beetleone
beetleone
10 March 2023

Fence with problem neighbor

Fence with problem neighbor

thanks, I will check with fencers.

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beetleone
Mar 10, 2023 12:58 pm
pavsar
pavsar
10 March 2023

Indoor Swing

Indoor Swing

My first post in this forum, hoping

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pavsar
Mar 10, 2023 10:32 am
Scott19
Scott19
10 March 2023

Facade colour ideas

Facade colour ideas

Hi all, Need some help / advice on colours and ideas for new build. Quick photoshop of what I imagined in my head. Unsure if its too dark though....

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Scott19
Mar 09, 2023 11:08 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
9 March 2023

Installing wall batts for the gyprock walls

Installing wall batts for the gyprock walls

yep. cool. thermal imaging is the bomb for this stuff. Get them to run the camera over your ceilings too while they are there.

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ponzutwo
Mar 09, 2023 8:35 am
strannik
strannik
8 March 2023

Fencing - Lap & Cap. Things to look out for?

Fencing - Lap & Cap. Things to look out for?

i'd ask them to put a decent sleeper down the bottom, so that the palings don't touch the ground and rot quickly

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strannik
Mar 08, 2023 5:59 pm
Taffy
Taffy
8 March 2023

Grooves in timber laminate

Grooves in timber laminate

That's good to hear thankyou. Do they show up footprints. In my last house I had the large porcelain tiles and they were a nightmare to keep clean. What colour floor did…

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Taffy
Mar 08, 2023 1:27 pm
Taffy
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
8 March 2023

Residential sound proofing fence advice needed

Residential sound proofing fence advice needed

Nah. Example- Often dogs barking don't exceed the allowable levels, but if they're barking all day they get dealt with.

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ponzutwo
Mar 08, 2023 1:06 pm
strannik
strannik
8 March 2023

Wall Insulation Faulty Material

Wall Insulation Faulty Material

when they tested that insulation that was supposedly R2.5/R4.0, did they say what is the actual R value? the builder may be correct in saying that adding more ceiling…

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strannik
Mar 08, 2023 11:37 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
8 March 2023

B4 - Mixe Use (Sydney)

B4 - Mixe Use (Sydney)

Planner - Bob Chambers BBC Consulting Planners Ph 0418 971 591

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Ashington Homes
Mar 08, 2023 4:29 am
Ashington Homes
AVM470
AVM470
6 March 2023

Insurance on mid construction build

Insurance on mid construction build

Hi Flacco, Unlikely you'll get insurance on the structure. Insurers generally won't provide insurance to a non builder for what is basically a building site - especially…

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AVM470
Mar 06, 2023 8:47 pm
Jacinta Rich
Jacinta Rich
6 March 2023

Oiling Decks - Which Product?

Oiling Decks - Which Product?

Thank you. I've not heard of Osmo. I'll check it out.

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Jacinta Rich
Mar 06, 2023 11:35 am
Houselog
Houselog
5 March 2023

New Duplex build - my land size is 580sqm - Some say 900 min

New Duplex build - my land size is 580sqm - Some say 900 min

Hi, thanks Jason526 for sharing the above. In addition to OP's question, do you know what the rules are around R4 zoned property in Fairfield area? Not sure if a person is…

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Houselog
Mar 05, 2023 12:26 pm
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Aburke
Mar 05, 2023 6:35 am

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