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George Henry
Jul 13, 2024 2:42 pm

Warranty advice regarding the damage caused by storm water pipe not connected to silt pit

Warranty advice regarding the damage caused by storm water pipe not connected to silt pit

Building consultants who do inspections do not do forensic storm water and sewer pipe inspections. This is something that needs to arrange separately at PCI. This forum…

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SaveH2O
Sep 01, 2024 9:32 am
SaveH2O

Landscaper to Avoid - NSW

Landscaper to Avoid - NSW

How tall is the wall? Was an engineered design required?

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SaveH2O
Aug 31, 2024 12:25 pm
SaveH2O

builder did not follow the plan

builder did not follow the plan

Deep Saini, Did you enter into a build contract with the builder? or Did you buy the home completed?

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BuildingandLegal
Aug 29, 2024 10:20 am
BuildingandLegal
ankittanna
ankittanna
28 August

Is my driveway too steep?

Is my driveway too steep?

No. The outcome of the meeting would be a permit provided by council(if they agree) which would be valid for 12 months. If the driveway is not constructed be fore 12…

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ankittanna
Aug 28, 2024 11:28 pm
Pulse
Pulse
28 August

Driveway slope - is 20% ok?

Driveway slope - is 20% ok?

look at the post before yours, they are good gradients

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Pulse
Aug 28, 2024 8:38 pm
Verona
Verona
28 August

Timber Mould / Rot

Timber Mould / Rot

Hello All. Seeking your opinion. Please see attached pic of roof space. Much sarking (sisalation) has been removed here and there to conduct unknown works. The timber…

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Verona
Aug 28, 2024 3:38 pm
Pulse
Pulse
27 August

Large Window with single glass pane or multiple panes for Living Room

Large Window with single glass pane or multiple panes for Living Room

just get it quoted by your window supplier. The frame opening is the same so it makes no difference in design stage. The savings on glass means more framing and labour.…

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Pulse
Aug 27, 2024 8:27 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 August

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

New home owners are strongly advised to have a forensic examination of all drain, storm water and sewer pipes prior to handover.

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SaveH2O
Aug 27, 2024 1:22 pm
SaveH2O
Verona
Verona
27 August

Wording

Wording

Ok thank you for your help.

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Verona
Aug 27, 2024 10:10 am
pram1403
pram1403
27 August

covered north alfresco options

covered north alfresco options

I had a similar issue with my alfresco area. I ended up going with clear polycarbonate panels for the roof. They’re great because they let in tons of light but still…

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pram1403
Aug 27, 2024 12:22 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
26 August

Continuous or Single Span

Continuous or Single Span

In general, a member continuous span means it’s continuous (one whole piece of timber/steel or any material) over at least three supports (two spans). Single span means…

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Eng. B A
Aug 26, 2024 5:31 am
KateMarr
KateMarr
25 August

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

Toxic builder that owes multiple contractors tens of thousands of dollars. Shopping list of appearances at VCAT and Courts - just search Google! Stay away.

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KateMarr
Aug 25, 2024 4:55 pm
SamuelJamesP
SamuelJamesP
25 August

Pest Control

Pest Control

Our pest controller comes every 12 months or so, if we see spiders again soon after he comes he comes back to re-treat at no extra cost. i think many are similar they'll…

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SamuelJamesP
Aug 25, 2024 4:08 pm
Curious 1
Curious 1
25 August

Rendered has covered all the weep holes

Rendered has covered all the weep holes

Have no clue . Just now spoke to my renderer and he said there were. No weep holes present otherwise he would hate left them there . Don’t know what to say and what…

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2022
Curious 1
Aug 25, 2024 2:07 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 August

Balconies / Verandahs - Costs ?

Balconies / Verandahs - Costs ?

It seems quite common around my area not to have the balcony.

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Saint Mike
Aug 25, 2024 2:05 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 August

URBAN MYTHS .... ?

URBAN MYTHS .... ?
1 ... 18, 19, 20

Haven't been in for a while - any good myths or scams ? My latest - The Hotel Scam You check in - tired and sore. Go to the room - or are…

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Saint Mike
Aug 25, 2024 1:52 pm
Saint Mike
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
22 August

Do I Need Block Under Garage Slab Edge Around Piers?

Do I Need Block Under Garage Slab Edge Around Piers?

Generally you don’t need supporting piers/blocks under garage/non-habitable floating GROUND slab (That has no load bearing structures over) if it has good soil bearing…

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Eng. B A
Aug 22, 2024 5:55 pm
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
22 August

Wall crack - on 3 yrs old house

Wall crack - on 3 yrs old house

Is the crack going through the bricks? as it looks like it’s a render shrinkage crack.

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Eng. B A
Aug 22, 2024 5:47 am
pram1403
pram1403
21 August

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

Getting it checked and certified by a licensed plumber would be your best bet. It's usually as simple as having them come out and inspect the work, and if all is well,…

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pram1403
Aug 21, 2024 10:20 pm
WEsW
WEsW
20 August

Roof repair

Roof repair

Understand, thanks. I just contacted the builder and waiting for their reply.

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WEsW
Aug 20, 2024 8:38 pm
JBlair
JBlair
20 August

2.7m Wall insulation

2.7m Wall insulation

Sorry, 75mm metal studs

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JBlair
Aug 20, 2024 6:51 am
Dtv
Dtv
19 August

Potential Water buildup under slab

Potential Water buildup under slab

Did you end up finding out what caused this... I might have same issue in ny house in Keilor East

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Dtv
Aug 19, 2024 10:53 am
canehopper
canehopper
19 August

proof of stage completion

proof of stage completion

Hi Building legal - thank you so much for your reply - I'll take your advice and pay straight away - canehopper

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canehopper
Aug 19, 2024 9:34 am

Fowler Homes

Fowler Homes

My partner and I went and saw one of their builds that was under construction maybe 18 months ago. They had just completed framing stage and honestly it was was one of…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 19, 2024 5:12 am
Ashington Homes

Formwork

Formwork

Perri You are correct, my math was wrong at 5am this morning with no coffee! I have now fixed the formula. I also think your figures of $100-200/sqm including…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 18, 2024 5:42 pm
Ashington Homes
evange
evange
18 August

How hard is it to relocate the front yard water meter ?

How hard is it to relocate the front yard water meter ?

Point taken. I relocated it last week and was successful. thanks for the info.

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evange
Aug 18, 2024 9:53 am

External Pressure Clean - Water Leaking Through Windows

External Pressure Clean - Water Leaking Through Windows

They should have been doing a soft wash to your house, not blasting it with 3000 psi. I am pretty confident that windows are not designed to withstand that force As …

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Ashington Homes
Aug 18, 2024 5:25 am
Ashington Homes
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
18 August

Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem

Box Gutter - Dripping Water Noise Problem

Hi Guys, Those with “box gutter” outside bedroom, how did you stop the dripping water noise? My IP at Melbourne has this problem and it’s very frequent. When the…

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thehuntbegins
Aug 18, 2024 12:01 am
Mandy1996
Mandy1996
17 August

Royal beige half

Royal beige half

I was being respectful

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Mandy1996
Aug 17, 2024 6:01 pm
Mandy1996
Mandy1996
17 August

Royal beige and Royal beige quarter

Royal beige and Royal beige quarter

Hi, did you find any Royal beige colours?

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Mandy1996
Aug 17, 2024 11:34 am
Lani2016
Lani2016
17 August

Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles

Paint pairing with Dulux Hog bristle and terracotta tiles

I'm seeking recommendations of perhaps a tan yellow to match with terracotta tiles and Dulux Hog bristle that is used in rest of house.. looking at Beaten Track but really…

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Lani2016
Aug 17, 2024 10:13 am
Mandy1996
Mandy1996
17 August

Rendering colour

Rendering colour

In need of help. Could someone please help with the rendering colour and what it might be.

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Mandy1996
Aug 17, 2024 9:16 am

Hello, This relates to a LEAK DETECTION TEST ON 1ST FLOOR…

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SKHA13
Aug 16, 2024 2:33 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
13 August

open bookshelf

open bookshelf

Thanks chippy . it will be timber finish with Tasmanian OAK polytec

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Sara thy
Aug 13, 2024 10:49 pm
vigintitres
vigintitres
13 August

Trying to source Embelton Daintree bamboo flooring

Trying to source Embelton Daintree bamboo flooring

I am currently preparing to sell my property and I am looking to replace some water damaged floor boards. Unfortunately, Embelton have discontinued their bamboo flooring…

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vigintitres
Aug 13, 2024 3:38 pm
WEsW
WEsW
10 August

3 phase electric

3 phase electric

Be careful of the quote and make sure they separate the circuits into 3 different phases. I noticed the switchboard of my friend who just needed to pay $500 to upgrade…

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WEsW
Aug 10, 2024 7:51 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
9 August

Trying to find replacement feet for outdoor furniture

Trying to find replacement feet for outdoor furniture

No joke but the friend also needs to know how to make files. It would be prohibitively expensive if commercially done. Even some first stage rockets and rocket engines…

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SaveH2O
Aug 09, 2024 8:26 pm
SaveH2O

how about this entertainment unit which have a cutout for subwoofer to sit on floor inside the cabin and IR Friendly Fabric…

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Sara thy
Aug 09, 2024 11:38 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
8 August

House movement, bricks moving/cracking

House movement, bricks moving/cracking

Ground movement due to stormwater discharge from disconnected downpipe in combination of lack of isolation joints between the external pavement and building. This is from…

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Eng. B A
Aug 08, 2024 6:29 pm
Eri
Eri
7 August

Land contract with building clause

Land contract with building clause

I am a first-home buyer and completely new to the property market. We purchased an unregistered land in Austral. This land contract had a clause that before the land is…

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Eri
Aug 07, 2024 12:19 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
7 August

Slow Building rate

Slow Building rate

Hi Lomarg, sounds like you're dealing with quite a commmon issue in construction projects, here's how I would look at handling it. Start by recognising the progress made…

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MarkusjOZ
Aug 07, 2024 8:14 am
MarkusjOZ
Mallycat
Mallycat
6 August

Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

Thanks for replying. In my case, there’s no house for the weather to run back on to. There’s just a free fall to the ground, 3 m below. The balcony has 3 posts at the…

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Mallycat
Aug 06, 2024 5:37 pm

Bored Pier Prices and Examples

Bored Pier Prices and Examples

Shane It might be best to talk to your structural engineer to see how deep you need to go, because normally once we hit rock or refusal we stop and you don't need to…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 05, 2024 8:29 am
Ashington Homes
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
4 August

Floor levelling of yellow tongue - glue down floor

Floor levelling of yellow tongue - glue down floor

Hi Wokka, I would have to agree re "I would be taking this opportunity to replace your subfloor in the sections that…

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MarkusjOZ
Aug 04, 2024 11:11 am
MarkusjOZ
alexp79
alexp79
3 August

Polystyrene cladding - Damp Proof Course

Polystyrene cladding - Damp Proof Course

Damp won't get into EPS however it can and will go into your framing and gyprock. Wether there is a requirement or not, it does make a perfect sense to have it.

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alexp79
Aug 03, 2024 11:24 am
Althom
Althom
3 August

Fences.

Fences.

That very much depends on location. In WA, for instance, the Developer would not be responsible for anything to do with fencing and it would be up to the person errecting…

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Althom
Aug 03, 2024 10:13 am
Althom
miteq
miteq
2 August

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

I wish you were right. I remember witnessing a fencer coming over to a mates house to pull down a fence they built because the other neighbour hadn't paid their share.…

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miteq
Aug 02, 2024 11:22 am
miteq

I carefully examined the ceiling of the room beneath the balcony and did not see any obvious signs of water…

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gamesover
Aug 02, 2024 10:56 am

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