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4mozfan
4mozfan
25 January 2022

Berwick waters upper banks

Berwick waters upper banks

Hi, this is a very later reply :-)! But, i just joined the forum and yes I bought a land there. How about you?

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4mozfan
Jan 25, 2022 10:20 am

Yes, we understand that, we are just wanting to streamline the Red tape, as over 90% of DAT's are purchased & installed by the Farmer. Knowing what the Conduit Codes are…

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The Raptor
Jan 23, 2022 5:33 pm
The Raptor
TeresainGB
TeresainGB
23 January 2022

Reputable pool repair/service companies

Reputable pool repair/service companies

I moved to my property last year in Oct and one of the clauses was "Pool and its equipment to be in good working order" Well pretty much none of it was except for a…

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TeresainGB
Jan 23, 2022 4:39 pm
lukazi
lukazi
22 January 2022

Recommend structural eng and concreter in Melbourne

Recommend structural eng and concreter in Melbourne

Hi guys, I have some cracks in my Melbourne property. I had it inspected by a structural engineer however he now seems too busy, also with poor communication. I also need…

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lukazi
Jan 22, 2022 6:33 pm
Marge1
Marge1
22 January 2022

New home build

New home build

Yes. Your absolutely right Kippers ( and Pulse). I am finding this all out. I was a little harsh with them at first but Then reached an agreement. Many thanks for the…

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Marge1
Jan 22, 2022 5:30 am
buttleradam15
buttleradam15
22 January 2022

Cracking on beam joining with wall - concern ?

Cracking on beam joining with wall - concern ?

You can introduce a mesh between the beam and the wall say about 150 mm width throughout the joint before plastering. This will…

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buttleradam15
Jan 22, 2022 1:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 January 2022

Bad Concrete Pour

Bad Concrete Pour

How to plan a good concrete pour and avoid a bad one 1.Make sure you and the trades have the full engineering details and specifications beforehand 2.Have the compaction,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 21, 2022 11:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
pw168
pw168
21 January 2022

Awnings on Hebel

Awnings on Hebel

I’m also interested in installing a retractable awning on my Hegel wall. Please PM me details of the Hegel rep. Thanks in advance. Cheers Paul

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pw168
Jan 21, 2022 11:35 pm
Base
Base
21 January 2022

Canberra - why no building contracts act for ACT?

Canberra - why no building contracts act for ACT?

While building in the ACT I experienced multiple frustrating moments as the builder was using a great degree discretion (in his favour) in the interpretation of some…

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Base
Jan 21, 2022 11:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 January 2022

Steel shortages?

Steel shortages?

Hey mike0083 Welcome to the forum Unfortunately there are a few price increases targeted before the elections Even if you have signed a contract, unless the slabs down…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 20, 2022 10:48 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Budapest
Budapest
20 January 2022

FSR - Right of Carriageway

FSR - Right of Carriageway

My (very limited) understanding is that it depends on how the battle axe is split up. If you have a 'common property' like this (https://ibb.co/Smwgqqf) both 37 and 37A…

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Budapest
Jan 20, 2022 9:07 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 January 2022

Moving retaining wall

Moving retaining wall

Hey @Emily94 Welcome to the forum Your plan shows Drainage and Sewer pipes adjacent to the boundary , so that may be the reason why the retaining walls are set back off…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 18, 2022 9:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 January 2022

Ethical conduct or no?

Ethical conduct or no?

Other than point you in the right direction with regards to the questions you need to ask and answers you need to seek... Here 1. Get sand penetrometer ( soil compaction)…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 17, 2022 10:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Kippers01
Kippers01
17 January 2022

Leaning steel piers

Leaning steel piers

Suggest you check the moisture levels in the subfloor, house, and cupboards. Sloping block, concreted subfloor, poor constuction, strange repairs, and forced ventilation…

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Kippers01
Jan 17, 2022 8:16 am
CBee
CBee
14 January 2022

Dulux colour match for polytech cafe cream

Dulux colour match for polytech cafe cream

Just in response to my own question in case anyone ever has the same question. Ha! I got a sample of polytech cafe cream matt and compared it to some of my dulux paint…

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CBee
Jan 14, 2022 8:57 pm
FinallyFoundAHome
FinallyFoundAHome
14 January 2022

Spec Builders for 12m wide property

Spec Builders for 12m wide property

NSW CDC guidelines allow 55% of land size which would be 290. Council is 55% of buidable area which does include setback requirements hence the smaller build area.

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FinallyFoundAHome
Jan 14, 2022 12:43 pm
gunny
gunny
13 January 2022

Tile look colorbond roof

Tile look colorbond roof

We need colorbond roof due to low roof pitch. Can someone recommend or provide links to suppliers who might be selling tile look colorbond roof material?

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gunny
Jan 13, 2022 7:44 pm
aussieta
aussieta
13 January 2022

Painting discovered under wallpaper! how to peel off?

Painting discovered under wallpaper! how to peel off?

you work in arts and heritage yet ask internet randoms for advice i would have thought you were the experts

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aussieta
Jan 13, 2022 5:44 pm
aussieta
DesignerBuilder
DesignerBuilder
13 January 2022

Career change into building design

Career change into building design

Hi all, I'm strongly considering a career change into building design (away from industrial design), and looking for opinions of the industry from anyone that is, or…

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DesignerBuilder
Jan 13, 2022 12:16 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 January 2022

"Be Very carful of your estimating" Builder goes broke

"Be Very carful of your estimating" Builder goes broke

Can't believe the tassie government removed Insolvency insurance from building contracts? Great advice from the MBA everyone should be checking their material Estimates…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 13, 2022 9:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
sjacob
sjacob
12 January 2022

Cancel Land Contract

Cancel Land Contract

Thank you, unfortunately no they werent allowing it and i didn't push at the time Good idea, i'll check with the agent. I'd assume the would just say you would lose the…

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sjacob
Jan 12, 2022 4:59 pm
Brett0004
Brett0004
12 January 2022

Flapping Noise Coming Through From Exhaust Fans

Flapping Noise Coming Through From Exhaust Fans

Yours would be the same as ours as we were through Momu as well, in the end I took of the grill, pulled down the fan removed the screws and took out the damper as it was…

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Brett0004
Jan 12, 2022 9:58 am
U2pies
U2pies
11 January 2022

House colors

House colors

Hey there Helen. Just wondering how your house turned out? We are also about to build using Colorbond Surfmist and keen to hear how others find it. Cheers, Julie

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U2pies
Jan 11, 2022 6:15 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 January 2022

Rendered Wall

Rendered Wall

You have moisture migrating up through the slab, probably due to the builder failing to install the vapour barrier to the face of the slab edge as required (not just to…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2022 4:22 pm
BuildingandLegal
Stewie D
Stewie D
10 January 2022

Cracked roof tiles

Cracked roof tiles

Good result and good on Boral for coming to the party for nix. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jan 10, 2022 5:26 pm
Jason526
Jason526
10 January 2022

Flooring costs

Flooring costs

It does seem a little high. My hybrid flooring of 180m2 quoted $8300 for supply and install. It is from an independent floor guy. You could get a few more quotes to compare.

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Jason526
Jan 10, 2022 11:39 am
Jklug
Jklug
7 January 2022

Thanks for all your feedback - we'd love to hear more!

Thanks for all your feedback - we'd love to hear more!

Hi everyone - a little while ago I asked for your thoughts on the experience you had planning and managing a renovation you…

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Jklug
Jan 07, 2022 10:04 am
aussieta
aussieta
7 January 2022

Connect washing machine outlet to under the sink

Connect washing machine outlet to under the sink

it wont work the volume of water needs a 19mm pipe they cannot be connected to dishwasher nipple fitting

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aussieta
Jan 07, 2022 7:20 am
aussieta
homeone388
homeone388
6 January 2022

Fence

Fence

Basalt semi gloss on timber and colorbond fence with ozito electric gun. Great little tool but paint needs to be thinned by around 80/20 water. Paint from APCO paints in…

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homeone388
Jan 06, 2022 2:53 pm
bashworth
bashworth
6 January 2022

Fall calculate

Fall calculate

Not all title plans provide levels so often the only accurate way of assessing fall is a proper survey. Here is a link to understanding survey plans…

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bashworth
Jan 06, 2022 10:44 am
bashworth
newbuilder49
newbuilder49
5 January 2022

Advice on an Old Outdoor Oyster Lamp

Advice on an Old Outdoor Oyster Lamp

Does anyone know what happened to the internals of this oyster…

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newbuilder49
Jan 05, 2022 11:20 pm
Jklug
Jklug
5 January 2022

Research on Renos recently completed, and ones in the works

Research on Renos recently completed, and ones in the works

Thank you to everyone who has completed this survey, we love seeing your responses, and comparing them to our own experience of renovating our place. Please take a look…

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Jklug
Jan 05, 2022 11:07 pm
alexp79
alexp79
5 January 2022

Building Healthy Buildings

Building Healthy Buildings

Best option is to use Radmyx concrete additive during the pour in addition to plastic barrier (which sometimes gets damaged). When using Radmyx solution there no need to…

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alexp79
Jan 05, 2022 4:14 pm
Jessikajade
Jessikajade
5 January 2022

Site Costs for Spoil Removal

Site Costs for Spoil Removal

Ok Thankyou for your reply. It is worded that the $3000 and the $2000 and part of the amount charged, are for Spoil Removal and doesn't mention excavation costs. A lot of…

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Jessikajade
Jan 05, 2022 11:16 am
Quercus50
Quercus50
5 January 2022

Queensland builder's contract issues.

Queensland builder's contract issues.

Thank you so much, that is very helpful!

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Quercus50
Jan 05, 2022 10:40 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Awning installation fibro home

Awning installation fibro home

I would be suggesting you ask the supplier for an installer. The home based on age and the type of construction is asbestos sheeting over hardwood timber frames. So…

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5117
BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 5:25 pm
BuildingandLegal
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
4 January 2022

Ticking Noise Inside A Wall

Ticking Noise Inside A Wall

Hope that finds the cause. With our house the ticking would 'never' be heard at night, it was only during changes in temperature during the day but it wasn't as regular…

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Allnamesrgone
Jan 04, 2022 5:09 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

NSW Apartment/Class3 Entry Doors.

NSW Apartment/Class3 Entry Doors.

Your apartment, does "the" door open onto a common hall? is the hall enclosed within the building or an open hall (open on the sides - external walk way?). On the hinge…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 5:00 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Damage to Brickwork - cause?

Damage to Brickwork - cause?

Photos 2, 3 & 5 are showing signs of acid damage to the face of the bricks due to being left on too long or to high acid ratio. I would suggest contact the brick supplier,…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 4:51 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Water feed to house

Water feed to house

The supply comes from the meter/tank to the structure, up the outside wall generally to the height of the bottom plate of the timber/steel frame for cavity brick…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 4:25 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Roof leak

Roof leak

You're builder is not going to be responsible for the leak! "Would it be reasonable to issue a direction to the builder" No as your contractors have been on the roof and…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 4:15 pm
BuildingandLegal

Hi all, Not sure where this belongs, so I will start it here. I wish to hang a ninja slackline (picture 50mm wide ratchet strap from two points with a bunch of hanging…

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EoinCuinn
Jan 03, 2022 7:25 pm
cam10
cam10
3 January 2022

popcorn exterior render

popcorn exterior render

Hi All, Long time lurker first time poster. Wondering if anyone had any advise on 'prettying up' our front exterior render. We bought this double front 1930s house a few…

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cam10
Jan 03, 2022 5:24 pm
CBee
CBee
1 January 2022

How might a gloss finish affect cabinet paint colour?

How might a gloss finish affect cabinet paint colour?

Thanks Chippy, that's super helpful and good to know!

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CBee
Jan 01, 2022 9:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 December 2021

800k build, how many SQM two story would I be looking at?

800k build, how many SQM two story would I be looking at?

Hey mamafox88 Welcome to the forum With all the data out there on the internet, Its not a home owners nor a builders market .. it's a on hold market ...yet, that will…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 30, 2021 10:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Maso5161
Maso5161
29 December 2021

Of grid problem

Of grid problem

Hi I have just installed 1520ah of battery power, with 6 X 370w of panels connected to a Victron 48v 3000w controller/charger. The panels are connected in parallel giving…

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Maso5161
Dec 29, 2021 11:16 am
Bush_Block
Bush_Block
28 December 2021

Vegetation protection overlay and building

Vegetation protection overlay and building

Hi Ims We actually sold the block this year, it was a combination of several factors that lead to that decision. The red tape and unknowns that I'll go into combined with…

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Bush_Block
Dec 28, 2021 11:48 pm
Ricey
Ricey
27 December 2021

Plastering limestone

Plastering limestone

Hi, the limestone around my pool is wearing down, is it possible to render or plaster limestone?

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4729
Ricey
Dec 27, 2021 8:51 pm

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