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jkitty
jkitty
21 February 2023

YDL Stone

YDL Stone

Just checking in with people who have had YDL Stone for a while now to see how it's holding up? I've had caesarstone for 12 years now and it's been fab but…

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jkitty
Feb 21, 2023 12:15 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 February 2023

Possible to replace an onsite detention system?

Possible to replace an onsite detention system?

Forgetting about the size for now, a detention tank is applicable to a Premissable Site Discharge (PSD) flow rate, the very reason for their requirement. Check with the…

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SaveH2O
Feb 20, 2023 11:02 pm
SaveH2O
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 February 2023

Roofing sheet profile

Roofing sheet profile

Try Discontinued

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 20, 2023 9:28 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
David011
David011
19 February 2023

Hello everyone! How are you today?

Hello everyone! How are you today?

Hi all! I'm someone who loves candles and home decor. I'm excited to share my knowledge and learn from others in this amazing community.

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David011
Feb 19, 2023 6:47 pm
Alexpro
Alexpro
19 February 2023

Window flashing

Window flashing

I am in WA and now buid my new home, but found that the windows have no flashings installed. I checked with other houses around mine, there may be other way for…

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Alexpro
Feb 19, 2023 2:31 pm

Hi all, I just moved into a 1960’s block with brick veneer and was just wondering how worried I should be about the loose brick veneer and lack of mortar at the back of…

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JustCOS
Feb 19, 2023 12:34 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 February 2023

Burbank / Sekisui

Burbank / Sekisui

not me, but i have build a burbank home 8 -10 years ago. Terrible experience.

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ponzutwo
Feb 16, 2023 4:34 pm
suzyr
suzyr
16 February 2023

Fencing problem

Fencing problem

This is just plain mean. We built our home 9 years ago and were the last ones around our block...we have three houses surrounding us. As each house was being built the…

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suzyr
Feb 16, 2023 2:06 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 February 2023

drill a taphole Stainless steel sink without taphole

drill a taphole Stainless steel sink without taphole

ikea never ceases to amaze me in the random useful sht they seem to have.

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ponzutwo
Feb 16, 2023 8:34 am
Ardo
Ardo
15 February 2023

Hanging Bed - Help!

Hanging Bed - Help!

If I was to do this I would add extra supports in the ceiling cavity that are independent of any ceiling joists or truss bottom chords. The extra load of the bed wouldn't…

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Ardo
Feb 15, 2023 9:46 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
15 February 2023

1950s Brick Veneer - repairs needed. Pics attached.

1950s Brick Veneer - repairs needed. Pics attached.

re the stepped cracking above the door. That's fairly extreme and I'd suggest getting an engineer take a look to make sure there isn't any structural issues that need to…

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ponzutwo
Feb 15, 2023 9:49 am
groundzero
groundzero
13 February 2023

E type soil - to build or keep looking?

E type soil - to build or keep looking?
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A engineer designed slab on screw piles with void formers could be another option.

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groundzero
Feb 13, 2023 11:12 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
13 February 2023

Help with lounge room Redesign

Help with lounge room Redesign

Not for everyone, but have you considdered putting it above the fireplace.

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ponzutwo
Feb 13, 2023 8:15 am
Utilitarian
Utilitarian
10 February 2023

Plastering dilemma

Plastering dilemma

I think fishing via a small hole may end up with big cut outs of gyrock, there are grey wires for smoke detectors just hanging.down so plasterers must be able to deal with…

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Utilitarian
Feb 10, 2023 8:02 pm
Monique Bareham
Monique Bareham
10 February 2023

Felmeri Home - Builder SA

Felmeri Home - Builder SA

Zybek and Felmeri have ruined the only opportunity I had to own a new home after surviving cancer and living with a chronic…

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Monique Bareham
Feb 10, 2023 5:42 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 February 2023

Advise on Fixed Costs inclusion OH&S

Advise on Fixed Costs inclusion OH&S

If the builder owns copyright Then you may have no business scrutinizing/ comparing his data and costs If you own it then you have every right to. my2c

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 10, 2023 3:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 February 2023

Water Tank question for New Build

Water Tank question for New Build

Yes, It is a BASIX requirement to have a mains water switching device. I had a conversation with them a few years ago re a builder not allowing a manual change over device…

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SaveH2O
Feb 10, 2023 2:05 am
SaveH2O
alexp79
alexp79
9 February 2023

Double Brick Insulation - Builder Vs Inspector

Double Brick Insulation - Builder Vs Inspector

Yes, you have a thermal bridge there which needs to be insulated in one way or another. I would simply glue some R2.5 batts there, you should be able to fit them.

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alexp79
Feb 09, 2023 3:54 pm
stanks
stanks
9 February 2023

Side access via fence

Side access via fence

I have a capped, exposed post fence, similar to this along the street side boundary: I would like to remove a section of the fence for access, but, to also put it back…

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stanks
Feb 09, 2023 1:35 pm
Pulse
Pulse
8 February 2023

Cables and Wires

Cables and Wires

just drill an extra 25mm hole next to the grey wires, centre of plate.

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Pulse
Feb 08, 2023 9:48 pm
strannik
strannik
6 February 2023

Wall mount bracket on single brick wall

Wall mount bracket on single brick wall

it will depend on the weight of the bag, анд the style of the mounting bracket. you'd need to ensure that the weight of the bag, with a kid (or an adult) that decided…

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strannik
Feb 06, 2023 6:58 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 February 2023

Bunnings vs Timber Merchant

Bunnings vs Timber Merchant

Jacinta I asked the boys today and everyone agreed that Bunnings quality is fine, just sometimes price prohibitive Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Feb 06, 2023 4:28 pm
Ashington Homes
strannik
strannik
6 February 2023

Vandal Proof Garden tap

Vandal Proof Garden tap

yep. we have one of the external taps out the front, i don't think we've ever had anyone touch it in the past 10 years. usually tradies like to use them during…

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strannik
Feb 06, 2023 2:42 pm
oklouise
oklouise
5 February 2023

Dinning room space

Dinning room space

consider a rectangular table that can be extended when you have guests and pushed against the wall if you need more walking space between table and island

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oklouise
Feb 05, 2023 5:38 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
4 February 2023

Irrigation help

Irrigation help

Looks like a simple connection pipe. I did our system - and I'm no landscape gardening expert. Just went to Bunnings and bought the gear. My advice - draw a plan of what…

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Saint Mike
Feb 04, 2023 5:53 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
4 February 2023

Buying a house with filled in pool

Buying a house with filled in pool

I take it - it was concrete - ie not fibre glass ? It is a hard one in view of your future plans. If its just a "might rebuild" it may never matter. But a "will…

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Saint Mike
Feb 04, 2023 5:39 pm
Saint Mike
vivi1907
vivi1907
4 February 2023

CDC approval and storm water hydraulic

CDC approval and storm water hydraulic

Will do… thx for advice

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vivi1907
Feb 04, 2023 9:27 am
KerriW
KerriW
2 February 2023

Roof Colour Spray Paint

Roof Colour Spray Paint

Any suggestions for new colour roof. Surfmist garage door, posts and gutter 😊

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KerriW
Feb 02, 2023 6:28 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
2 February 2023

Paint colours

Paint colours

I've got dulux timeless grey on mine. It's heaps darker, but doesn't feel dark at all.

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ponzutwo
Feb 02, 2023 12:14 pm

Thanks for your input. Total quote is over $17k all up. I thought $3k for labour was reasonable, especially given that it involves partial demolition of a concrete…

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Northsiiider
Feb 02, 2023 11:31 am
KerriW
KerriW
2 February 2023

Roof Colour Ideas

Roof Colour Ideas

Could anyone help with suggestions on roof colour. House rendering is Linseed. Garage door, posts and gutters are Surf Mist. I was thinking Surf Mist roof but not sure if…

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KerriW
Feb 02, 2023 9:23 am
alexp79
alexp79
1 February 2023

Soundproofing rooms and air circulation

Soundproofing rooms and air circulation

Double 16 mm gyprock and double or staggered studs will probably get your walls to around 62-65 Rw/57-60 Rw+Ctr. The you would to invest into double/triple glazed windows.

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alexp79
Feb 01, 2023 6:00 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
31 January 2023

Frame broomstick cross beams

Frame broomstick cross beams
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Giday Chippy. I can see the merit in the idea but fail to see how it could be done expediently. To bore the hole on a computerized jig wouldn't be an issue, but these…

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oldchippy
Jan 31, 2023 10:31 am
Pulse
Pulse
31 January 2023

Plumbing advice please with lift and build reno

Plumbing advice please with lift and build reno

I’m not a plumber or builder but it sounds weird. You need an ORG or overflow relief gully 150mm lower than lowest fixture to allow your sewage to overflow outside of…

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Pulse
Jan 31, 2023 6:23 am
JT02
JT02
29 January 2023

Is this asbestos lagging?

Is this asbestos lagging?

Thank you

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JT02
Jan 29, 2023 6:21 pm

Trying to figure out what this is? Underneath tiles of fire place. Laid over top of concrete, looks like a shredded hardened paper. Wanting to re tile over but didn’t…

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Andern18
Jan 29, 2023 5:03 pm
Althom
Althom
29 January 2023

Garage doors BORDER: rubber or brushed nylon?

Garage doors BORDER: rubber or brushed nylon?

Thank you Althom.

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Althom
Jan 29, 2023 2:33 pm
Althom
Pulse
Pulse
27 January 2023

Door viewer with privacy cover (peep hole) - front door - st

Door viewer with privacy cover (peep hole) - front door - st

The lead would only be in the brass due to contamination during recycling so trace amounts, looking through it won’t expose you to lead. Stainless has 15% chromium too…

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Pulse
Jan 27, 2023 12:52 pm
SidVicious
SidVicious
27 January 2023

Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Anyone Built with Semore Homes recently?

Been building with Semore homes for close to 2 years now, still not at Lock up. More destruction than construction going on. Why do it right first time when you can do it…

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SidVicious
Jan 27, 2023 11:46 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
26 January 2023

New build

New build

Stats still show building approvals aren't much lower than pre covid. So while they are down, they're down from a very inflated peak. Builders are still getting through…

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stonesthrow
Jan 26, 2023 6:49 pm
nosliw
nosliw
23 January 2023

Final Inspection - Limits Imposed by Builder

Final Inspection - Limits Imposed by Builder

Chris and bashworth - Thank you. I just wanted to ensure I wasn’t being too picky. Builder obviously not that interested in doing a great job.

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nosliw
Jan 23, 2023 10:09 pm
Newchapter
Newchapter
22 January 2023

Allcastle newly built home

Allcastle newly built home

Hello, Just want to check how was your experience so far with your allcastle home newly built house. We're planning to buy a completed house as they got a good design…

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Newchapter
Jan 22, 2023 4:03 pm
glow85
glow85
20 January 2023

Extension of time and Damages Qld Master Builders

Extension of time and Damages Qld Master Builders

Hi, I have a Qld Master Builders contract for our renovation. The contract practical completion date lasped on 2nd Nov 2022, we are now in the realm of damages as per…

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glow85
Jan 20, 2023 10:19 pm
Mannnnn
Mannnnn
20 January 2023

Problems getting Occupational Certificate (NSW)

Problems getting Occupational Certificate (NSW)

Hey- I am in a similar situation. Can you share the contact of the construction lawyer that you are referring to?

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Mannnnn
Jan 20, 2023 3:05 pm
schone
schone
20 January 2023

Reference to building regulations for LPOD

Reference to building regulations for LPOD

Thank you! I have sent you a private message explaining the issue in more detail. As this is going to be submitted to VCAT I prefer to keep things as confidential as…

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schone
Jan 20, 2023 2:24 pm
STS
STS
19 January 2023

House Render Colours - HELP

House Render Colours - HELP

Hi Guys, I am hoping to get some advice, I am currently in the process of rendering our home and retaining walls that had been bagged previously. When we purchased the…

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STS
Jan 19, 2023 3:43 pm
chippy
chippy
18 January 2023

Side Setbacks

Side Setbacks

That's not how planning typically applies. The neighbours setbacks including what windows they may have is based on the boundary line regardless of what you do. If your…

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chippy
Jan 18, 2023 1:13 pm
chippy
Ni Fancy
Ni Fancy
18 January 2023

House damaged by neighbors building work

House damaged by neighbors building work

Hi guys, I know this is an old thread. I'm going thru something similar and need help. My house was demolished and the demo company damaged my neighbour's property…

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Ni Fancy
Jan 18, 2023 10:09 am

You can use the limited info in the NCC steel supports for floor and roof loads.. What about Balconies with higher loads, structural masonry and hebel wall loads which…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 16, 2023 12:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

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