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singalg
singalg
1 February 2021

Crane in the driveway

Crane in the driveway

Thanks for your reply, and i will look at other options if accessible ground is an option. Thanks again!

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singalg
Feb 01, 2021 4:49 pm
dave79
dave79
1 February 2021

Water supply to my townhouse

Water supply to my townhouse

Thank you for the suggestion. I am thinking of calling out a plumber and see what might be involved to get it done a bit neater as I have some landscaping work that I want…

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dave79
Feb 01, 2021 12:18 pm
Bella2017
Bella2017
1 February 2021

Built with Newstart Homes

Built with Newstart Homes

Has one built with Newstart homes recently. We would love to hear your thoughts? Thanks Bel

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Bella2017
Feb 01, 2021 10:18 am
bym007
bym007
31 January 2021

Backyard lighting: Bunker or Floodlight

Backyard lighting: Bunker or Floodlight

I have had 2 bunker lights in my backyard, and both failed around same time within 15 months of installation. I am now looking at getting these replaced. 1. Easy question…

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bym007
Jan 31, 2021 8:23 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
31 January 2021

Water coming up near down pipe

Water coming up near down pipe
1, 2

My thoughts are towards why the water is coming out at that downpipe and this has to do with the slight slope and whether the water is flowing along the trench until there…

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SaveH2O
Jan 31, 2021 5:49 pm
SaveH2O
Somertime
Somertime
31 January 2021

Towel rail removal

Towel rail removal

Thank you - yes it worked - I have a good set of Allen keys and have the right one - Cheers Lynda

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Somertime
Jan 31, 2021 5:13 pm
Mark13
Mark13
31 January 2021

Exterior colour ideas

Exterior colour ideas

Hey guys, I've recently just purchased my first house and immediately replaced the roof with shale grey colourbond, I love how it turned out but now the house looks a…

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Mark13
Jan 31, 2021 3:34 pm
moudzj
moudzj
31 January 2021

Window issue

Window issue

Sure. Focusing on the window at the back, as joists are loading onto this lintel and not the other windows: FLW calculated by the distance between the lintel and the next…

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moudzj
Jan 31, 2021 2:57 am
MorrighanRaven
MorrighanRaven
29 January 2021

Kit v Modular House

Kit v Modular House

Hi all , Brother and I have just purchased a little over an acre block south of Perth and are intending to build a family home for myself a granny flat for Ma and my…

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MorrighanRaven
Jan 29, 2021 5:01 pm
MorrighanRaven
Ayyappan
Ayyappan
29 January 2021

New House

New House

Thanks for your information

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Ayyappan
Jan 29, 2021 3:42 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

Where to find out info on home?

Where to find out info on home?

If you use google earth, you can generally view the property over the years, depending on the age of the dwelling you should be able to view back in time when it was…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 2:25 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

Zero boundary 200mm gap - Thoughts?

Zero boundary 200mm gap - Thoughts?

This happens a lot! I would have a small timber fence panel made up to close the gap, BUT installed so that is can be removed. You will get a lot of rubbish, leaves, dirt,…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 2:15 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

Building Inspectors - Melbourne Property

Building Inspectors - Melbourne Property

Ask for a redacted report, ask for a list of their trade license/s qualifications. You are better with someone that has a range of qualifications across a range of trades…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 1:46 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

Raft slab builders

Raft slab builders

Why the concern over waffle? Also a waffle is a raft type slab, a raft slab just means the slab is formed up and poured on top of the prepared pad, like a raft over water.…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 1:31 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 January 2021

Extra for white ceilings and door trim?

Extra for white ceilings and door trim?

If you're building with a project builder they will be using (most likely) a cheap base paint. I would suggest if you spending on upgrades upgrade your paint brand. I…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 29, 2021 1:27 am
BuildingandLegal
Fig456
Fig456
28 January 2021

Help with Brick choice please

Help with Brick choice please

Hi, We're in the process of choosing either light or dark brick, will greatly appreciate any suggestion or advice Option 1: PGH Monsoon Brick (dark brown) with light…

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Fig456
Jan 28, 2021 7:43 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 January 2021

STRUGGLE TO GET OWNER BUILDER CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE

STRUGGLE TO GET OWNER BUILDER CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE

Ahhh, the North Coast. Up there you can build a nuclear waste treatment plant with a helipad on top and you don't have to lodge a DA, do you? No wonder you don't need PL…

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Stewie D
Jan 28, 2021 7:29 pm
pgp82
pgp82
28 January 2021

solar panel

solar panel

thangam extra $700 is due to the fronius inverter which is a better inverter than most of the entry level ones. I suggest you approach different solar installer and get…

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pgp82
Jan 28, 2021 2:59 pm
Berek
Berek
27 January 2021

Painting this wall

Painting this wall

Extension pole for a paint roller. Everything else is going to be costly. Cheapest would be a trestle/step ladder at the bottom with a plank to the top floor.

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Berek
Jan 27, 2021 6:23 pm

The Greenline Post Green Wall System- Miami…

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Miami Stainless
Jan 27, 2021 1:35 pm
Miami Stainless
FirstHomeBuildA
FirstHomeBuildA
27 January 2021

Our first family home

Our first family home
1, 2

Hi I am building with CSB Homes too. So far we are waiting for the land to register but everything is signed and deposits paid. My experience so far has been 50/50. The…

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FirstHomeBuildA
Jan 27, 2021 7:49 am
benny black
benny black
27 January 2021

Second owner builder build within 5 years? NSW

Second owner builder build within 5 years? NSW

yes you can if you do them non concurrently and actually live in them

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benny black
Jan 27, 2021 6:54 am
Berek
Berek
26 January 2021

Ideas for the wooden plinth

Ideas for the wooden plinth

Paint it the same colour as the window surrounds.

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Berek
Jan 26, 2021 6:58 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
26 January 2021

Redraw the plan submitted for DA

Redraw the plan submitted for DA

If the DA process is already underway and knowing that these days most are approved within 3 - 4 weeks, I'd let it run its course then simply do a variation to a consent (…

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Stewie D
Jan 26, 2021 4:50 pm
Rafay
Rafay
26 January 2021

What are/were your site costs in Perth?

What are/were your site costs in Perth?

How much did your site cost and how much was the area? 1) wafflepod or stiffened raft slab? 2) soil class? 3) sloping or flat site? 4) suburbs in perth? Just for an idea…

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Rafay
Jan 26, 2021 4:35 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
26 January 2021

Views on Macarthur heights suburb

Views on Macarthur heights suburb

Campbelltown has changed over the last decade, a lot of the housing commision projects have been levelled to make way for new development. For the most part its a good…

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CD12JD
Jan 26, 2021 11:38 am
CD12JD
moudzj
moudzj
25 January 2021

Slab selection

Slab selection

Rafay - your best bet is to get local quotes for waffle slabs and raft slabs as a m2 rate, and see what the differences are. Building is not difficult at all once you…

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moudzj
Jan 25, 2021 6:19 pm

Hi, We would like to install half wall easycraft panels, but we have existing hydronic heating panels on some 9f the walls. Hubby is of the opinion the only option is to…

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CJG
Jan 24, 2021 8:50 pm
Althom
Althom
23 January 2021

Pool heating

Pool heating

Yes our system also had the ability to set a set point at which the system would turn off. Set to 23 degrees and with a cover on during the day we invariably ended up…

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Althom
Jan 23, 2021 12:34 pm
Althom
toughgamer
toughgamer
23 January 2021

Anyone built this new design (Corrima) with Rawson homes?

Anyone built this new design (Corrima) with Rawson homes?

Hi guys, We are planning to buy a land in Box Hill and build this design with Rawson homes - ??https://www.rawsonhomes.com.au/home-designs/corrima?? I tried to search on…

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toughgamer
Jan 23, 2021 8:46 am
moudzj
moudzj
23 January 2021

Adding to concrete retaining wall

Adding to concrete retaining wall

Hmmm I don't think so. Either blocking or pouring, youd need to dowel into the wall say every 300mm c/c or so with N16s. I think the issue would be that there wouldn't be…

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moudzj
Jan 23, 2021 12:51 am
Jack Panther
Jack Panther
22 January 2021

Old kitchen hinges

Old kitchen hinges

Can anyone identify, or tell me where to get these 1970s hinges. Just need 4.

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Jack Panther
Jan 22, 2021 2:19 pm
Tessy123
Tessy123
22 January 2021

Exterior Colours

Exterior Colours

Does anyone know how to upload your own plans to ...https://australbricks.com.au/ivisualise/ ??

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Tessy123
Jan 22, 2021 10:05 am
hims01
hims01
21 January 2021

Underground Electricity Pit 3 Phase Power kW rating

Underground Electricity Pit 3 Phase Power kW rating

What is the power requirement in kW for large 50+ sq house with induction cooking, centralized refrigerated cooling & heating and solar. Is diversified capacity of 20kW…

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hims01
Jan 21, 2021 11:57 am
chippy
chippy
20 January 2021

Build MOMU SSB Content Rosehill South Guildford

Build MOMU SSB Content Rosehill South Guildford

They were actually ok in the first picture. That is the way cavity downpipes are often installed.

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chippy
Jan 20, 2021 7:43 pm
chippy

Based on MOMU’s Seaton we changed the design so the master bedroom was relocated to the back and added a scullery. SLAB 8/10/20 First week in October 2020 the slab is…

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elsieb
Jan 20, 2021 6:10 pm
tranlan257
tranlan257
20 January 2021

Building my first house WA

Building my first house WA

I'm going through the architect for a custom build. A fixed price of $4000 is agreed before signing and a deposit of $500 is taken before starting his work. Two subsequent…

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tranlan257
Jan 20, 2021 12:39 pm
pc9geek
pc9geek
20 January 2021

QLD Builders

QLD Builders

Hi Pilot 1970, sent you PM, I'd love to hear about your experience

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pc9geek
Jan 20, 2021 2:52 am
pc9geek
Rafay
Rafay
19 January 2021

Wafflepod slabs and IFC cladding

Wafflepod slabs and IFC cladding

Oh yes, for sure. I will have to do lots of research! That's why I keep asking on diff forums. But thanks for your guidance though.

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Rafay
Jan 19, 2021 9:38 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
18 January 2021

Dirt dust suppression in garage/ under house

Dirt dust suppression in garage/ under house

I suppose hydromulch might be close to what you are looking for-I'd still probably go with the suggestion above though.

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worldofmud
Jan 18, 2021 7:59 pm
Petz
Petz
18 January 2021

Black mastic

Black mastic

When I scrape the rubber adhesive off, there’s still a trace amount left and so I wonder whether the next course of adhesive might not adhere properly. Is this valid or…

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Petz
Jan 18, 2021 5:44 pm

Hey Wheresdbeef Currently in Perth Single storey are running at $1100m2 to $1800m2 for 350m2 to 150m2 respectively with average finishes as you can see there are quite a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 18, 2021 1:26 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Casho77
Casho77
17 January 2021

Lochinvar Downs stage 1

Lochinvar Downs stage 1

Has anyone bought stage 1 land at Lochinvat Downs or any of the other stages. I have put a deposit on land in stage 2c being told it would be registered late this year but…

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Casho77
Jan 17, 2021 7:04 am
Shinzlet
Shinzlet
16 January 2021

Post construction issues....

Post construction issues....

Thanks Chris for the reply. Yep sagging and creaking - they are going to check it out but makes me very concerned

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Shinzlet
Jan 16, 2021 9:29 pm
done
done
16 January 2021

Contact with private Certifier

Contact with private Certifier
1, 2

Yeah, we need to get a building consultant. Have been trying to find one by word of mouth, but no one seems to have anyone they would recommend.

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done
Jan 16, 2021 8:07 pm
Sonisam
Sonisam
16 January 2021

Signature at the ponds

Signature at the ponds

Thank you so much for promptly replying . Can you share which developer you went ahead with please .

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Sonisam
Jan 16, 2021 7:52 pm
Berek
Berek
16 January 2021

HELP ADVICE NEEDED - 137B report for kitchen renovations

HELP ADVICE NEEDED - 137B report for kitchen renovations

Had to read the link :-) I’d argue that the time frame for the kitchen is past and the value of the laundry is less than the minimum trade cost.

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Berek
Jan 16, 2021 7:19 pm
J_RIDGEY98
J_RIDGEY98
16 January 2021

bulid with HGWA

bulid with HGWA

Hi Gookgai, It took us 3weeks from scheduling to construction email (they estimated 4-6weeks) and 1week later construction began

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J_RIDGEY98
Jan 16, 2021 5:41 pm
moudzj
moudzj
16 January 2021

Sydney water vent pipes

Sydney water vent pipes

As Stewie has said, speaking to a WSC is the only way to go about it. I would recommend speaking to Harrison Friedmann and Associates. I have found that they come up with…

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moudzj
Jan 15, 2021 11:04 pm

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