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kumica
Sep 28, 2020 8:15 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 September 2020

OB advice

OB advice

If you are referring to storm water disposal that is dealt by the local Councils engineering Departments on an ad hoc basis There is nothing in the NCC that governs Trade…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 28, 2020 12:38 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
GrahamB
GrahamB
28 September 2020

Has anyone used Home Design Agency?

Has anyone used Home Design Agency?

I have sent a few people I know to them and everything I have heard so far is positive, easy to talk to, know how to design, on top of the current CDC regulations in…

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GrahamB
Sep 28, 2020 10:43 am

Sad that they've moved to quantity over quality :( Thank you again for your advice BuildingandLegal. One last thing, do you think that adding retaining walls (in green…

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janz
Sep 25, 2020 11:15 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
24 September 2020

My builder says I can't have 2 different floor tiles joining

My builder says I can't have 2 different floor tiles joining

I think he is trying to save you from a bad interior design decision :) seriously though, ask him to explain why? is he worried about the different expansion and…

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SejaeD
Sep 24, 2020 6:13 pm
SejaeD
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
24 September 2020

Cancellation of a signed contract

Cancellation of a signed contract

, it depends where you are in the process, as all costs incurred by the builder can be charged to the purchaser, if…

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BuildingandLegal
Sep 24, 2020 3:28 pm
BuildingandLegal
Nava70
Nava70
23 September 2020

Bamboo floor cupping

Bamboo floor cupping

After the high humidity in SE QLD early this year, our bamboo floor became warped and cupped in a number of locations. Some cupping is so bad it’s still raised, and has…

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Nava70
Sep 23, 2020 8:12 pm
wmrajput
wmrajput
23 September 2020

Cracked roof

Cracked roof

Thank you for your input.

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wmrajput
Sep 23, 2020 10:54 am
k1200
k1200
23 September 2020

Undoing rounded hex bolt on towel rail

Undoing rounded hex bolt on towel rail

drill it out with a slightly small diameter drill bit, then clean the thread before replacing the grub screw.

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k1200
Sep 23, 2020 10:08 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
22 September 2020

Insulation when buying off the plan

Insulation when buying off the plan

This looks to be part of the standard spec, what the builder includes as standard. Just ask the question of your sales consultant, "Is this standard"? if they say yes,…

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BuildingandLegal
Sep 23, 2020 12:05 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
22 September 2020

Building Contract Definitions

Building Contract Definitions

You building contract should have a standard breakdown as to what is required to be completed for a stage, unless the builder has inserted his own version and it's a…

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BuildingandLegal
Sep 22, 2020 11:53 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
22 September 2020

Simonds in QLD

Simonds in QLD

Most volume project builders are pretty much the same as they all offer similar inclusions, promotional offers it mostly comes down to the design that you like the most…

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BuildingandLegal
Sep 22, 2020 11:35 pm
BuildingandLegal
Didee
Didee
22 September 2020

DA for granny flat

DA for granny flat

Thanks you for your input. Very much appreciated. We have retained the services of a private certifier as suggested. Thanks again.

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Didee
Sep 22, 2020 4:24 pm
tedbain
tedbain
21 September 2020

manhole - ceiling access

manhole - ceiling access

I have a split level house (recently built by Masterton) and there isn't a manhole to access the lower roof. No manhole is shown on the plans for this portion of the roof.…

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tedbain
Sep 22, 2020 12:18 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 September 2020

Inbuilt gas log fires

Inbuilt gas log fires

Some of my clients in the past have had Heat n" Glo gas log fires installed and love them. I think one had a couple of teething problems when they were first installed but…

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Stewie D
Sep 21, 2020 7:04 pm
Kris2000
Kris2000
20 September 2020

Redoing sealant help!

Redoing sealant help!

Hey everyone, the sealant around my sink / splash back was getting old and black and I’ve decided to redo that section before water starts getting in down the…

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Kris2000
Sep 20, 2020 5:58 pm
Tondreau
Tondreau
19 September 2020

Kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinets

Hy, good to know..! That your seeking advice for the kitchen and making it happen perfectly. Because, while I was building my kitchen I haven't kept time on the buying an…

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Tondreau
Sep 19, 2020 10:32 pm
Tondreau
Maccar81
Maccar81
18 September 2020

Drawings of your house on your block as a PDF

Drawings of your house on your block as a PDF

Did your builder draw in your driveway? Any further plans? Did your builder draw up your ideal garden bed? What about placing a granny flat in your back yard three years…

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Maccar81
Sep 18, 2020 8:03 pm
RC56
RC56
17 September 2020

Gas heating + Refrigerated cooling or Split air con

Gas heating + Refrigerated cooling or Split air con

I am building a single storey 18-19sq home in Woodlea, Melbourne. I am confused between: Electric…

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RC56
Sep 17, 2020 8:08 pm
mezvk
mezvk
17 September 2020

Ducted air con

Ducted air con

Hi all, Anyone installed a Toshiba ducted air con? Can i please get some reviews? Thank you

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mezvk
Sep 17, 2020 1:52 pm
Babybaby82
Babybaby82
16 September 2020

Laminex colours

Laminex colours

Hi all looking to see if anyone has chosen Elemental Ash laminex for their bench top and has photos ? Would be much appreciated

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Babybaby82
Sep 16, 2020 11:27 am
Shippy
Shippy
16 September 2020

Modifications/cutting

Modifications/cutting

Is their anything specific to know about cutting holes in the floor of a container for stair access? Seems like it would be much more labor intensive than walls or ceilings.

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Shippy
Sep 16, 2020 3:55 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 September 2020

Builders salary

Builders salary

You're a surveyor yet you don't know? :shock:

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SaveH2O
Sep 15, 2020 8:39 pm
SaveH2O
alexp79
alexp79
15 September 2020

Typical cost per sqm for high-performance/passivhaus homes?

Typical cost per sqm for high-performance/passivhaus homes?

I would like to stress again difference between having just a passive house and complying to PassivHaus standard.

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alexp79
Sep 15, 2020 4:02 pm

We often get clients asking for gutter guards that can be installed without any screws. That's where the Triple-G system is most suitable. Triple-G is also bird proof…

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Graysons Gutter Guard Geelong
Sep 15, 2020 1:46 pm
riverter90
riverter90
15 September 2020

Hot Water Low Pressure

Hot Water Low Pressure

Anyone? :(

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riverter90
Sep 15, 2020 11:40 am
alexp79
alexp79
15 September 2020

Door height help needed.

Door height help needed.

For this ceiling height do you not shoot for anything over 2040 mm for both external and internal doors (unless you do floor to ceiling frameless minimalistic interior…

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alexp79
Sep 15, 2020 2:23 am

Hi all, My house is nearing completion, the last stage is to install laminate flooring. I have got to install approx 130sqm over the concrete slab which has been…

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ndossy
Sep 14, 2020 3:54 pm
Wollert Custom Built
Wollert Custom Built
13 September 2020

Haymes paint - Moon and Stars vs Aura

Haymes paint - Moon and Stars vs Aura

Hi all. Just wanted reviews on Haymes Moon and Stars Or Haymes Aura. We have chosen Moon and Stars but so unsure how it will look since there are not many pictures on…

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Wollert Custom Built
Sep 14, 2020 12:51 am
Pulse
Pulse
13 September 2020

For those that have tiled over concrete in your new build (o

For those that have tiled over concrete in your new build (o

You can just tile straight onto the concrete. A wood float finish is normally used. No screed unless you need to introduce a fall for drainage

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Pulse
Sep 13, 2020 2:28 pm

Forgot to attach picture 😬

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itsMeTino
Sep 13, 2020 1:10 pm
alymei
alymei
13 September 2020

BRICKS

BRICKS

You might be better to take a pic not in shade

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alymei
Sep 13, 2020 7:43 am
RC56
RC56
12 September 2020

Troubles of a North Facing Block

Troubles of a North Facing Block

right. i can imagine... we figured we will have veryy less amount of time in the day having east sun and hence we finalised having our kitchen and living in the west.…

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RC56
Sep 12, 2020 9:39 pm
Lisa06
Lisa06
12 September 2020

What does this cut/fill line mean, please?

What does this cut/fill line mean, please?

The plan relating to sub-surface drainage is just a generic plan (it is not site-specific). I don't believe there is any sub-surface drainage around our house.

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Lisa06
Sep 12, 2020 1:26 pm
Varsity
Varsity
12 September 2020

Some Slab Protection Questions Please

Some Slab Protection Questions Please

Just a point on those temporary light weight plastic downpipe hoses. In our case the builder installed them as soon as the guttering went up, but they were totally…

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Varsity
Sep 12, 2020 7:38 am
Jizzibi
Jizzibi
11 September 2020

Mimosa Homes Melbourne Builder

Mimosa Homes Melbourne Builder

Small minds do you have a special interest in darbecca? You seem to target many builders which indirectly/ directly it would then potentially give you more work? One…

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Jizzibi
Sep 11, 2020 8:32 pm

LEAFSCREENER Curled In™ is Australia's most affordable trade quality gutter guard option. Call 1300 LEAFSCREEN

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LEAFSCREENER
Sep 11, 2020 1:12 pm
3simon
3simon
11 September 2020

Textualise bathroom wall

Textualise bathroom wall

Right. Thanks chippy!

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3simon
Sep 11, 2020 12:05 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
11 September 2020

Advice for 30m wide and 20m length block

Advice for 30m wide and 20m length block

Try to find a plan that has you living areas facing north. They'll be brighter, & warmer in winter, heated by the northern sun. Try to limit western windows (this is an…

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ddarroch
Sep 11, 2020 10:13 am
Dominique
Dominique
10 September 2020

Front Door handle after handover

Front Door handle after handover

They originally said…

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Dominique
Sep 10, 2020 4:43 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
10 September 2020

Change pivot door after handover

Change pivot door after handover

Thanks so much for your insights chippy! Trully appreciate your help. We will just go for our builder's range!

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elloelloelloqwer
Sep 10, 2020 2:43 pm
TheMasta
TheMasta
9 September 2020

Drill and/or impact driver recommendation for general DIY

Drill and/or impact driver recommendation for general DIY

I've always believed that an impact driver is a much better choice than a drill one.

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TheMasta
Sep 09, 2020 6:09 pm
TheMasta
Small Minds
Small Minds
9 September 2020

Carlisle Contract Conditions

Carlisle Contract Conditions

Metricon Homes have 3…

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Small Minds
Sep 09, 2020 1:36 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 September 2020

Stormwater gradient cannot be met

Stormwater gradient cannot be met

Many threads about this same problem.Have you done a forum search? Pumped systems are pricey and problematic, try to cost a detention-retention system.

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SaveH2O
Sep 08, 2020 3:25 pm
SaveH2O
Harts
Harts
7 September 2020

Bold Living After handover issues

Bold Living After handover issues

Hi DocMaanne, Do you have the CCTV footage of the 'white matter' and cracked/breakage of the pipe? Often rubble is found in pipes as there is no care factor. Were the…

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Harts
Sep 07, 2020 9:50 pm
graham dormer
graham dormer
6 September 2020

long term durability

long term durability

Thanks for your reply..i understand but have painted a few sq mon steel beam.so wonder ing- wether to use the remaining 6 litres and should i sand back-what i have done…

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graham dormer
Sep 06, 2020 4:07 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
6 September 2020

change wall mixers after handover easy?

change wall mixers after handover easy?

Thank you very much for the advice. My basin mixer is built into the wall so perhaps I should just compromise and work with the builder's range on this one !!!

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elloelloelloqwer
Sep 06, 2020 12:15 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 September 2020

Waffle Slab Thickness.

Waffle Slab Thickness.

You need to engage an independent engineer who would come up with recommendations. Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 06, 2020 8:19 am
Thejones88
Thejones88
5 September 2020

Soil Compaction.

Soil Compaction.

There are no trees or have even been trees on the property.

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Thejones88
Sep 05, 2020 5:12 pm

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