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bashworth
bashworth
18 October 2021

Current timber wait time

Current timber wait time

I was in my local Bunnings last week and they didn't have a single stick of 70 x 35 framing timber in stock longer than 900mm.

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bashworth
Oct 18, 2021 8:46 pm
bashworth
martin77
martin77
18 October 2021

Removal of Basix required water tank (NSW(

Removal of Basix required water tank (NSW(

Hi, I have recently bought a new townhouse which has a small backyard. Due to Basix requirements there are 3 x 2.5 meter water tanks which take up a large part of the…

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martin77
Oct 18, 2021 6:39 pm
Jason526
Jason526
18 October 2021

Adding 3rd bedroom

Adding 3rd bedroom

With existing plumbing and windows, it's very difficult to add another room. If you are prepared to re-do all plumbing and windows, you might be able to add another…

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Jason526
Oct 18, 2021 2:36 pm
chippy
chippy
18 October 2021

Garage wall construction

Garage wall construction

There are a number of reasons. Where are you building? Is the garage a zero lot wall? Are there eaves on the side of the garage?

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chippy
Oct 18, 2021 11:29 am
chippy
Omearahawks
Omearahawks
18 October 2021

Developer cut and fill

Developer cut and fill

HI Guys/Girls, We purchased a block of land from a developer that had already had a cut and fill, the contract includes fences to boundary, the cut that was done has…

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Omearahawks
Oct 18, 2021 6:26 am
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
17 October 2021

How to split levels

How to split levels

It's bright because I hate dark houses and the kitchen is the brightest room in the house, it is in the middle of the house with no window, but it does have an 800mm…

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Allnamesrgone
Oct 17, 2021 5:33 pm

Hi, I'm thinking about converting the back of the house into a granny flat of sorts. There's currently a bathroom there, and on the other side of the wall to where the…

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jellybean.egg
Oct 16, 2021 8:45 am
building-expert
building-expert
15 October 2021

Section 88k

Section 88k

I cannot express legal advice but it seems that if there is a drainage easement then you should have right to access it for drainage. It seems that you will have to make…

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building-expert
Oct 15, 2021 11:00 am
building-expert
Shereed
Shereed
14 October 2021

Blue Steel Flash Bricks - opinions needed

Blue Steel Flash Bricks - opinions needed

Hi Sierra, hope you still look at this forum. Can I have a look at how your place looks like. I am chooosing the same bricks but undecided on the roof colour.

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Shereed
Oct 14, 2021 10:27 pm
chippy
chippy
14 October 2021

Getting charged for the material that was cut off. Does it m

Getting charged for the material that was cut off. Does it m

Did you agree to the price he has charged you?

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chippy
Oct 14, 2021 9:08 pm
chippy
Jacinta Rich
Jacinta Rich
14 October 2021

New Build Contracts

New Build Contracts

Thanks so much for your help and information. Jacinta

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Jacinta Rich
Oct 14, 2021 7:57 pm

Hi, Looking for some advice please. I've hung a boxing bag (aqua bag) from a steel 6x2 patio beam which spans about 5 metres at a slight angle. The bag weighs approx…

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Geordiebloke72
Oct 14, 2021 4:45 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
13 October 2021

splashback tile lippage

splashback tile lippage

The kitchen company is responsible for their contractors' work including proper measurements and supervision, unless you have contracted each trade yourself individually.…

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Kippers01
Oct 13, 2021 6:46 am
Bardwrangler
Bardwrangler
12 October 2021

Pooling Water under deck

Pooling Water under deck

The photo didn't upload properly. Here it is. https://imgur.com/a/5UFhNlR

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Bardwrangler
Oct 12, 2021 1:48 pm
Bekahgk1414
Bekahgk1414
11 October 2021

Godfrey Hirst Carpet

Godfrey Hirst Carpet

Has anyone had Godfrey Hirst carpet or Feltex (as I've been informed they're just the same company), and had issues with their newly laid carpet? Basically we had carpet…

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Bekahgk1414
Oct 11, 2021 10:31 am
SandyKS
SandyKS
11 October 2021

Need Advice Urgently Please!

Need Advice Urgently Please!

I have an issues with landscaper. (1) He increases the rate in the invoice after accepting the quote he has given me. Can you Do that? For example, he gave me the rate…

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SandyKS
Oct 11, 2021 7:47 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
11 October 2021

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

Kudos to you for the outcome but also for posting the update.

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SaveH2O
Oct 11, 2021 6:25 am
SaveH2O
Neowwwnnnnn
Neowwwnnnnn
10 October 2021

Frontage requirements Deception Bay (Queensland) - Any Idea

Frontage requirements Deception Bay (Queensland) - Any Idea

Hi all, I have an approx. 680m sqm bloc and I am thinking about knocking down and rebuilding (Block is approx. 22 x 30) Can anyone advise what the frontage that I need…

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Neowwwnnnnn
Oct 10, 2021 7:08 pm
Neowwwnnnnn
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
10 October 2021

Render over Moroka Bag and Paint

Render over Moroka Bag and Paint

gees you went to town with the pressure washer :) I think you could easily do that yourself. Now I stress this is not an area of expertise of mine ( we mainly use acrylic…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 10, 2021 9:24 am
Ashington Homes
Bekahgk1414
Bekahgk1414
10 October 2021

Moroka Render peeling

Moroka Render peeling

As it also does it in very small patches on our garage, which isn't connected to the house or remotely close to the house.

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Bekahgk1414
Oct 10, 2021 9:17 am
Pulse
Pulse
9 October 2021

Reno Concern - Only Nails to connect floor joists to beam

Reno Concern - Only Nails to connect floor joists to beam

They will probably come back and put joist hangers in later, they need to

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Pulse
Oct 09, 2021 1:41 pm
Hope012
Hope012
8 October 2021

Noble Homes

Noble Homes

Hi I need anyone's reviews on Noble Homes. I have tried to do a search, but can't bring up specific information. Anything to be careful about. They have a huge presence…

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Hope012
Oct 08, 2021 9:19 pm
Camberwell
Camberwell
8 October 2021

Hawthorn or Yarra Essendon brick with cladding

Hawthorn or Yarra Essendon brick with cladding

Hi Asha We are on site next week with the delays here in Melbourne. We changed our brick to Hawthorn Tan. I just felt like Hawthorn Tan would have more depth with the…

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Camberwell
Oct 08, 2021 3:07 pm
Yoto80
Yoto80
8 October 2021

Gj Gardner

Gj Gardner

Hi there For those who have built with, or considered building with Gj Gardner - what were their inclusions like? Was it any good compared to other builders? Their homes…

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Yoto80
Oct 08, 2021 1:55 pm
S_Padival
S_Padival
7 October 2021

Display homes with office setup in the garage

Display homes with office setup in the garage

Thanks. I verified this by looking at Google Street View taken 6 months apart.

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S_Padival
Oct 07, 2021 8:10 pm
makido
makido
6 October 2021

Need feedback on Theatre Room Door Size

Need feedback on Theatre Room Door Size

Thanks for your suggestion :)

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makido
Oct 06, 2021 4:36 pm
alexp79
alexp79
5 October 2021

plumbing standards question

plumbing standards question

Not just that, but also reliability when it gets to water leaks (there is no/zero T-connections), equalisation of the water pressure for all the water connections, easy to…

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alexp79
Oct 05, 2021 7:42 pm
narcan
narcan
5 October 2021

Ceiling Heights - Bedrooms

Ceiling Heights - Bedrooms

Thanks for the replies everyone. Sorry, should have been a little clearer about the config: Downstairs (2.4 meter heights): 3 kids bedrooms, bathroom, Master bedroom /…

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narcan
Oct 05, 2021 10:13 am
yvonne1
yvonne1
3 October 2021

Building envelope on two different zones (one without a buil

Building envelope on two different zones (one without a buil

Hi everyone, newly here. We are hoping to build a new house and for that to happen we are in the process of buying a small strip of land (371 square meters) from our…

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yvonne1
Oct 03, 2021 4:50 pm
Nate1
Nate1
3 October 2021

Building outside building envelope

Building outside building envelope

Hi, Our 88B document outlines the building envelope on our land and also a covenant about a conservation area. If the Council approve the building of a shed extending…

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Nate1
Oct 03, 2021 3:23 pm

Hi, we have water pooling on our wooden stairs every time it rains. Any suggestions on what we can do to stop the water pooling? Its often a lot worse than what you can…

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Greygirl
Oct 02, 2021 12:00 pm
pjs012
pjs012
2 October 2021

Painting ceiling

Painting ceiling

Greetings, A couple of months ago we had to have the ceiling re-fixed as it was starting to separate from the joists. We told the ceiling fixer we would take care of the…

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pjs012
Oct 02, 2021 10:30 am
pjs012
hash_nanay
hash_nanay
1 October 2021

Astor 49

Astor 49

Hey hagtelar, hope you are keeping well. I was wondering if you went ahead with building Astor 49. We are planning to build Astor 49 as well. However we couldn't find a…

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hash_nanay
Oct 01, 2021 3:12 pm
Noname
Noname
1 October 2021

Toilet in Kitchen?

Toilet in Kitchen?

lol, your description of the situation wasn't clear, that's on you. Not being able to differentiate between people having a bit of fun over people having fun at your…

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Noname
Oct 01, 2021 11:58 am
moudzj
moudzj
29 September 2021

Being charged for a CC when I paid for CDC approval

Being charged for a CC when I paid for CDC approval

Actually, in some councils in Sydney atleast, work/construction permits are required from council after CDC approval for several reasons. These can range, but ive seen…

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moudzj
Sep 29, 2021 10:44 pm
Train-lhdm
Train-lhdm
29 September 2021

Solarhart HWS relocation, is it worth it ?

Solarhart HWS relocation, is it worth it ?

If you are want to any visit our website.

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Train-lhdm
Sep 29, 2021 7:17 pm
DIY-DAN
DIY-DAN
29 September 2021

Is our builder being honest?

Is our builder being honest?

Great Result. Enjoy

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DIY-DAN
Sep 29, 2021 4:37 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 September 2021

Shiplap cladding search

Shiplap cladding search

Yeah, you may just have to take a sample and do some legwork and visit all the timber companies in your area. Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 29, 2021 3:46 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
29 September 2021

Melb Demolition company

Melb Demolition company

Check your demolition contract for any loopholes that allow the demolition company to 'find' 'hidden asbestos' on site mid demolition, send you a few photos and then…

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Kippers01
Sep 29, 2021 3:22 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 September 2021

Cavity slide unit in old hardwood framed wall - best way to

Cavity slide unit in old hardwood framed wall - best way to

Use pine or some other real timber to rip it down to that small dimension. MDF only 5mm thick will be a real pain in the butt. Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 29, 2021 3:08 pm
namweng
namweng
27 September 2021

Blueboard cement sheet advice

Blueboard cement sheet advice

Hi Guys, Is it ok to leave blueboard cement sheet exposed to the sun/rain without painting/rendering on it? Thank you. Vinh

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namweng
Sep 27, 2021 2:10 pm
SandyKS
SandyKS
27 September 2021

Need Advice!

Need Advice!

This is the bird eye view of the area next to my driveway & I was thinking of making artificial grass on the green area. However, my drainage holes is on the other…

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SandyKS
Sep 27, 2021 9:52 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
27 September 2021

Retaining Wall Badly Damaged.

Retaining Wall Badly Damaged.
1, 2

Daniel Honestly, as per my earlier post and advice given by other posters, it's clear that you need to replace that entire "retaining wall", there is going to be no way…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 27, 2021 5:20 am
Ashington Homes
cabbage698
cabbage698
26 September 2021

unresponsive building surveyor

unresponsive building surveyor

Hi Simeon, thanks for your suggestion, I might try getting the engineer to contact the surveyor, see what happens.

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cabbage698
Sep 26, 2021 3:11 pm
Cococatt
Cococatt
26 September 2021

Need Indoor plant advice please - yellowing leaves

Need Indoor plant advice please - yellowing leaves

Hi Everyone My indoor plants are struggling. One is a monstera deliciosa. It is getting some yellowing and maybe some holes where it looks like something eating it. I…

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Cococatt
Sep 26, 2021 1:15 pm
makido
makido
25 September 2021

Is Three Phase 80 amps each enough for 50 square house?

Is Three Phase 80 amps each enough for 50 square house?

Thanks for sharing this. Citipower had already installed the pit (63amps three phase) so now I can only hope that it will cover everything :) I had just signed the quote,…

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makido
Sep 25, 2021 11:33 am
chippy
chippy
24 September 2021

Asbestos?

Asbestos?

If the house was built in the 90's it won't have asbestos in it. The cellulose insulation looks light a fluffy like shredded and fluffed paper. Asbestos in its raw state…

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chippy
Sep 24, 2021 12:30 am
chippy

Hi guys, a bit unsure what to do next and would really appreciate some advice: I built a new house and moved in 15 months ago. I needed new fencing down 1 side, elderly…

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timesoldroman
Sep 22, 2021 4:49 pm
carlo321
carlo321
22 September 2021

Building cost in canberra

Building cost in canberra

Hi, I am also building in Canberra. Mine is around 2300-2400$/sqm depending on the finish. May I know who is your builder and where are you building. Carlo

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carlo321
Sep 22, 2021 9:15 am

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