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Hillz
Hillz
8 January 2020

Trees. Love them or hate them?

Trees. Love them or hate them?

Soma is the brand name of Carisoprodol. It is a prescription medication which is muscle relaxer treatment. Soma…

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Hillz
Jan 07, 2020 11:53 pm
Misspaige
Misspaige
8 January 2020

Woodlea title discussion

Woodlea title discussion

5 months late isn’t to bad, I mean it’s still a pain but I seen a thread earlier and people who have purchased in some areas in Wyndham where titling a year later…

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Misspaige
Jan 07, 2020 11:04 pm
BrissyBloke
BrissyBloke
6 January 2020

Knock Down Rebuild - Banks with Favorable Valuation

Knock Down Rebuild - Banks with Favorable Valuation

Hi All, We are in the process of Knock-Down & Rebuild our home in a Brisbane suburb. We have received one valuation from a tier-2 bank for our project which is Land…

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BrissyBloke
Jan 06, 2020 11:27 am
benmodular
benmodular
6 January 2020

Modular Prefab Homes ?

Modular Prefab Homes ?

We built with Archiblox. It was a pretty disappointing experience. There's details on my blog, here:

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benmodular
Jan 06, 2020 10:56 am
wagga123
wagga123
2 January 2020

Bushfires

Bushfires

Take care to those who may be in harm's way.

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wagga123
Jan 02, 2020 2:47 pm
MClark
MClark
2 January 2020

Overlooking issues

Overlooking issues

That is some great advice, you are not overshadowing anyone so your building surveyor cannot comment if it is required or not. Crack on!

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MClark
Jan 02, 2020 12:22 pm
MClark
MClark
MClark
1 January 2020

Downpipe near Pool Fence Issue

Downpipe near Pool Fence Issue

Not worth worrying about :) Good luck with the works, great forward thinking! MC

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MClark
Jan 01, 2020 8:49 pm
MClark
Loganhome
Loganhome
1 January 2020

Ideas for carport.

Ideas for carport.

We have a 2 story home with car parking under ,one of the spaces we don’t use any more for cars to park ,so we want to use that space as a covered garden…

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Loganhome
Jan 01, 2020 1:04 pm
TeslaCyberTruck
TeslaCyberTruck
1 January 2020

Solicitor

Solicitor

Hey Ashryar - which city in Australia are you based in? Guessing you want to be able to visit the 'property lawyer' (conveyancer lawyer) in-person at their office, and…

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TeslaCyberTruck
Jan 01, 2020 10:07 am
TeslaCyberTruck
TeslaCyberTruck
1 January 2020

Solicitor/Conveyancer in Melbourne - need one asap!

Solicitor/Conveyancer in Melbourne - need one asap!

Hey all -- are there any conveyancer lawyers (property lawyers) that anyone can recommend to take care of the 'section 32' transaction, and their physical office is based…

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TeslaCyberTruck
Jan 01, 2020 10:05 am
MClark
MClark
31 December 2019

How To ... Thread

How To ... Thread

List down what you would like to know How To ... Reply any great places you find content that may help that individual. I am looking to help the ones that need it the…

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MClark
Dec 31, 2019 7:13 pm
MClark
jaymiepalmeriphone7
jaymiepalmeriphone7
31 December 2019

Pin out

Pin out

I just got my power pass card in the mail does it need a pin at Bunnings check out thanks

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jaymiepalmeriphone7
Dec 31, 2019 1:45 pm
happy123
happy123
29 December 2019

Anyone purchased at 279 Railway Terrace, Schofields?

Anyone purchased at 279 Railway Terrace, Schofields?

Anyone purchased at 279 Railway Terrace Schofields - apartment block?

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happy123
Dec 29, 2019 2:57 pm
nhariram
nhariram
28 December 2019

Brought a Land - Looking to convert it as Investment Propert

Brought a Land - Looking to convert it as Investment Propert

Hi All, I recently (Sep 2019) settled the land in the north. Got the loan approval from CBA for owner-occupied. I haven't started to build yet. However, I would like to…

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nhariram
Dec 28, 2019 9:13 pm
nhariram
chillies
chillies
28 December 2019

mud brick fixture

mud brick fixture

Thanks for your reply yes I bought some RAMSET fixing adhesive so I will give that a go cheers

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chillies
Dec 28, 2019 3:30 pm
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
27 December 2019

Bathroom painting costs 🎨

Bathroom painting costs 🎨

High risk other areas of paint will delaminates as you roll a coat on that ceiling. Low sheen is best but I would try one of the Dulux Wet area ceiling paints which are…

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Mirrmu83
Dec 27, 2019 9:25 pm
Photos
Photos
27 December 2019

Hello I'm new here and need some adv. ice

Hello I'm new here and need some adv. ice

The deepest part of the job would be around 30 mm, the slab depth is 100mm

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Photos
Dec 27, 2019 1:52 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
23 December 2019

Wet grout

Wet grout

What could be worse? What exactly is your concern? I'm just not sure you are going to get the response from the builder that you are after.

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arcadelt
Dec 23, 2019 8:12 pm
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
23 December 2019

Dulux Rottnest Island

Dulux Rottnest Island

Its a light grey-blue,quite a nice colour really, bit dark for a small house but very nice in a large house. It doesn't send out any unwanted colors.

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thepa1nter
Dec 23, 2019 7:53 pm
thepa1nter

Have a look at this How to identify and remove asbestos site for help.

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ks04
Dec 22, 2019 8:41 pm
Charl33
Charl33
21 December 2019

Excluding cost Madison35 Claredon

Excluding cost Madison35 Claredon

So I saw a post in here about excluding costs like tiles/carpet has anyone don’t this and if so how much did you save doing it this way?

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Charl33
Dec 21, 2019 8:24 pm
Althom
Althom
21 December 2019

need help installing new LED downlights

need help installing new LED downlights

Are the old lights hard wired in or via a separate plug? If the former are you an electrician? If you aren't an electrician then call one.

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Althom
Dec 21, 2019 1:17 pm
Althom
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 December 2019

Rendering/water stains

Rendering/water stains

Some of the above or what you have suggested may or may not work for more than a few months before the problem surfaces again. It is a bit like painting over rust in a…

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Stewie D
Dec 21, 2019 10:26 am
Mike Fry
Mike Fry
21 December 2019

Builders Warranty

Builders Warranty

Yes we do. Builder visited yesterday and all affected areas will be repaired with new materials no cost to us. Must be Christmas.

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Mike Fry
Dec 21, 2019 6:07 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
19 December 2019

Legal dispute

Legal dispute

if you're in sydney or melbourne I can give you the details of an excellent construction lawyer. PM me if you need one

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SejaeD
Dec 19, 2019 4:02 pm
SejaeD
good2cu2
good2cu2
19 December 2019

Tiger tails

Tiger tails

I built a house with Metricon and I was forced to get a tigertail organised as they dont do that. These guys gave me a good price. try them. email is tigertailsydney@gmail.com

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good2cu2
Dec 19, 2019 8:49 am
Althom
Althom
18 December 2019

You sold your home-do you give your contact# to new owner

You sold your home-do you give your contact# to new owner

Alternatively you could let the agent handling the sale know that you're willing to take enquiries if they come via him/her. The agent will pretty quickly cut them off if…

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Althom
Dec 18, 2019 9:04 am
Althom
happy123
happy123
17 December 2019

Apartment construction has taken 5 years, developer not prov

Apartment construction has taken 5 years, developer not prov

Purchased an off plan apartment in 2015 in NSW. Building is complete, have gone into apartment and only requires oven and a clean. Landscaping done. We have had no updates…

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happy123
Dec 16, 2019 11:04 pm
building-expert
building-expert
16 December 2019

contract provision

contract provision

If you read my previous answer carefully, you have your answer.

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building-expert
Dec 16, 2019 6:22 am
building-expert
Joker
Joker
15 December 2019

50.000$

50.000$

What, building forum .

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Joker
Dec 15, 2019 10:03 pm
wagga123
wagga123
15 December 2019

Plumbing query

Plumbing query

Thanks Chippy. Will see if further posts are made here on this subject.

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wagga123
Dec 15, 2019 9:42 pm
wagga123
wagga123
15 December 2019

Zero Boundary

Zero Boundary

If I understand this correctly, the boundary between your garage and your neighbours side is unfenced? I'd have a look at your building plan to determine who's property…

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wagga123
Dec 15, 2019 6:03 pm
Liliana
Liliana
13 December 2019

Builders Collective petitioning for a Royal Commission

Builders Collective petitioning for a Royal Commission
1, 2, 3

I wonder if this will apply to Builders Warranty Insurance? Which can't correctly be termed insurance since the money never goes for the purpose for which it was collected.

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Liliana
Dec 13, 2019 3:39 pm
Dis
Dis
13 December 2019

Essastone Benchtop Feedback

Essastone Benchtop Feedback

Just looking to hear some feedback on the Essastone benchtops. I really like the look of Unique Calcatta and Marmo Bianco, but the few reviews that I can find are terrible!

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Dis
Dec 13, 2019 1:49 am
Susansmith07
Susansmith07
13 December 2019

HALLBURY HOMES

HALLBURY HOMES

Bad experience with Hallbury homes, anyone else have major issues?

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Susansmith07
Dec 12, 2019 11:30 pm
indo26slate
indo26slate
12 December 2019

Upper floor ceiling height, windows, eves and ceiling fans

Upper floor ceiling height, windows, eves and ceiling fans

I definitely agree with you there. 1300 high windows from the floor is too high. It would make the house feel very claustrophobic because you wouldn't get the open feeling…

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indo26slate
Dec 12, 2019 7:55 pm
Cina
Cina
10 December 2019

Help in buying house and land package please.

Help in buying house and land package please.

There are many negative aspects of the mentioned property, i will suggest you not to buy it.

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Cina
Dec 10, 2019 8:18 am
Pulse
Pulse
9 December 2019

Neighbour Garage wall.

Neighbour Garage wall.

Encroachment is pretty common especially in older areas. Surveying is not 100% accurate either, it depends to the proximity of survey marks from earlier surveys. I’d…

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Pulse
Dec 09, 2019 7:14 pm
kishore
kishore
8 December 2019

Metricon vs Clarendon

Metricon vs Clarendon

Ask for per square build price with same type of frame and slab material. Then compare for base house price.

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kishore
Dec 08, 2019 10:56 am
KamadoJusto
KamadoJusto
8 December 2019

Swimming Pool Cost

Swimming Pool Cost

60k + for 8x4m. But sooooo Many variables will increase that cost.

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KamadoJusto
Dec 08, 2019 5:39 am
Den45
Den45
7 December 2019

Window and door height

Window and door height

Thanks ben888 for your advice I will ask this question sure.

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Den45
Dec 07, 2019 6:18 am
ssyi
ssyi
6 December 2019

Opinion poll : Residential Heating and Cooling Options

Opinion poll : Residential Heating and Cooling Options

Apologies, I am unable to edit my poll add your options.

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ssyi
Dec 06, 2019 9:37 pm
Windowfactory
Windowfactory
6 December 2019

Windows - is it worth upgrading with project builder

Windows - is it worth upgrading with project builder

Yes, wide and substantial window frames can make an even cheaply built home look like it has been well built, whereas thin and flimsy window frames can cheapen even a…

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Windowfactory
Dec 06, 2019 1:25 pm
D and C House
D and C House
5 December 2019

Project builders with top end inclusions as standard

Project builders with top end inclusions as standard

We're building with DC Living who have relatively good inclusions compared to the bigger builders like Metricon etc. Having said that, I didn't come across any builders…

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D and C House
Dec 04, 2019 11:16 pm
OZBanyan
OZBanyan
4 December 2019

QLD Hempcrete

QLD Hempcrete

multipurposebloke Did you end up using Hempcrete for your build? Keen to hear more about it!

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OZBanyan
Dec 04, 2019 2:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 December 2019

Is this normal construction for ribbed metal roof?

Is this normal construction for ribbed metal roof?

psdillon Thanks for the update and what did the builder say about the truss alteration? That cut/join should have truss gang nail plate connections? More photos…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 04, 2019 5:43 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 December 2019

Load bearing wall removal

Load bearing wall removal

Put simply the council do not have the expertise and resources to inspect all build sites with non compliant structures/alterations and require external Building Surveyors…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 04, 2019 4:38 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Rachy
Rachy
3 December 2019

Colorbond roof grey bits

Colorbond roof grey bits

Did you ever sort out the patchy paint job? We have the same issue

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Rachy
Dec 03, 2019 7:06 pm
Berek
Berek
2 December 2019

Water Leak in Shower.

Water Leak in Shower.

For that much wood rot I’d suggest it’s going to be bad all along that wall. Looks like the shower tray is underneath the wall which is more likely the entry point.…

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Berek
Dec 02, 2019 7:38 pm
klea
klea
2 December 2019

Has anyone recently 'lowered' a Queenslander??

Has anyone recently 'lowered' a Queenslander??

I realise this post is 10 years ago but some advice.. what local council are you in? i.e. Brisbane or elsewhere in the state? A hundred year old house will likely be…

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klea
Dec 02, 2019 3:21 pm

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