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Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 May 2013

Houses with names

Houses with names

IMO a name is up to the inhabitant. So long as it isn't to "grand" or silly ... ;)

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Saint Mike
May 24, 2013 1:40 pm
Saint Mike
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 May 2013

Gas heater ducted TH4X30

Gas heater ducted TH4X30

You should really ask this question in the Heating, Cooling & Insulation section viewforum.php?f=20 Stewie

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Stewie D
May 24, 2013 8:19 am
mimi23
mimi23
24 May 2013

NBN in Grandvue, Officer?

NBN in Grandvue, Officer?

There are still some titled blocks with the NBN available in stage 12 or 13 "The Curran Release" in Arena. We could be neighbours :wink: Grandvue is lovely though and some…

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mimi23
May 24, 2013 1:13 am
mimi23
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
23 May 2013

Plans from Council - 1950's weatherboard

Plans from Council - 1950's weatherboard

Very unlikely that there will be any plans on record but it never hurts to ask. You will most likely have to get a draftsman to come document existing conditions, site plan, etc.

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Bluesuede
May 23, 2013 9:09 am
Bluesuede
delatite13
delatite13
22 May 2013

Covering wall pipes and wires

Covering wall pipes and wires

Go to your local sheetmetal/steel retailer. They should be able to fold you up something in a colourbond colour suitable for what you need.

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delatite13
May 22, 2013 10:15 pm
delatite13
Catnap
Catnap
22 May 2013

Balcony/verandah inspections??

Balcony/verandah inspections??

Hi, this is my first post so hope I'm in right place... Anyone got some advice on having our existing decked balcony inspected? We need to replace the balustrade but this…

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Catnap
May 22, 2013 12:45 pm
bashworth
bashworth
21 May 2013

Fencing, retaining walls and driveways

Fencing, retaining walls and driveways

Retaining walls will probably be needed before Fencing. You may not have much control about when the fencing goes in if your neighbours ask for fencing. There is a legal…

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bashworth
May 21, 2013 9:37 pm
bashworth
aki84
aki84
21 May 2013

Colorbond Fence Costs in Perth

Colorbond Fence Costs in Perth

We had our fence installed by Southside Fencing recently. Very good price and excellent service. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for fencing in Perth. The…

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aki84
May 21, 2013 5:19 pm
gzk
gzk
21 May 2013

NBN for dummies? Help please...

NBN for dummies? Help please...

The libs, I believe, are planning to roll out Fibre To The Node (specifically VDSL2+ - similar to the DSL that's prevalent now but faster because the loop is shorter) in…

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gzk
May 21, 2013 10:00 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 May 2013

Drainage Issue - Help Needed

Drainage Issue - Help Needed

The foreground house wall appears to have wet patches on the bottom bricks. Does water also pool along here as well?

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SaveH2O
May 20, 2013 9:06 am
SaveH2O
jcbissor
jcbissor
19 May 2013

3d walkthrough virtual tour software

3d walkthrough virtual tour software

Google sketchup is amazing! "Walked through" our Goodlife Bravo floor plan last night after my other house spent the night drawing it up, looks great! Can customize…

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jcbissor
May 19, 2013 2:39 pm
jcbissor
jcbissor
jcbissor
19 May 2013

Madison Alkimos road trip

Madison Alkimos road trip

Going to visit the Madison Goodlife display in Alkimos WA today, (we live in Mandurah so massive trek!) Hear this display is the closest to the Bravo which we are about to…

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jcbissor
May 19, 2013 2:27 pm
jcbissor
waxinggibbous
waxinggibbous
18 May 2013

Basic BASIX question

Basic BASIX question

Thanks Ed - exactly the answer I wanted. My first run through the BASIX certificate gave me a really high 'pass' rating on things like taps, windows, water use etc. By…

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waxinggibbous
May 18, 2013 12:31 pm
waxinggibbous
mysweetbrick
mysweetbrick
18 May 2013

HIA Sydney Home Show - Half Price Tickets!

HIA Sydney Home Show - Half Price Tickets!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thanks so much for my tickets! I'll be there on Sunday. Cheers, Janice

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mysweetbrick
May 18, 2013 10:50 am
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
18 May 2013

HIA Contract Help

HIA Contract Help

If you think the time is excessive - tell them and request it be amended! You don't have to sign a contract as-is and can always negotiate and change or even remove…

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Bluesuede
May 18, 2013 10:22 am
Bluesuede

Noisy H-beams ... little bit scared.

Noisy H-beams ... little bit scared.

Out of curiosity what area did you build in? I have exactly the same issues and slab heave has been identified as the underlying problem.

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Slab Heave Recipient
May 17, 2013 11:10 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 May 2013

Height of ceilings in living and bedrooms

Height of ceilings in living and bedrooms

Well I've been in a lot of houses and units in my time and I've never seen any of them where all the rooms had ceiling heights that low. A few of…

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Stewie D
May 17, 2013 8:55 pm
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CC101
May 16, 2013 9:54 pm
mandv
mandv
16 May 2013

Clipsal

Clipsal

why dont you just purchase from an Electrical Wholesaler?

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mandv
May 16, 2013 2:20 pm
The Judge
The Judge
15 May 2013

Building columns for driveway gates

Building columns for driveway gates

Hi guys. I'm looking for a bit of advice on my next small project. I am going to put a gate across my driveway and am planning on building the columns using 2 cement…

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The Judge
May 15, 2013 11:50 am
The Judge
xxkatxx
xxkatxx
14 May 2013

Chromagen solar Hotwater

Chromagen solar Hotwater
1, 2

we were warned about that but also got told that once the warranty is up you can fiddle and fix that little annoyance ;)

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xxkatxx
May 14, 2013 11:22 pm
delatite13
delatite13
14 May 2013

colourbond garage/shed questions

colourbond garage/shed questions

Like others our new shed 16L x 9W x 3.6H went on the slab rather than poured inside. All our columns are RHS 100x150 with base plates. Holes were drilled in the slab…

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delatite13
May 14, 2013 1:05 pm
delatite13
leighton
leighton
13 May 2013

Building inspection help

Building inspection help

My advice is to steer away from the usuals. These are advocates rather than experts. PM me if you want to know the experts. They do cost a lot but are highly respected at…

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leighton
May 13, 2013 8:47 pm
leighton
paulw11
paulw11
12 May 2013

Electrical

Electrical

Perhaps you could contact an electrician or two for quotes and ask them what cable they need? For legal liability reasons I don't think anyone here will be willing to…

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paulw11
May 12, 2013 6:51 pm
33amc
33amc
10 May 2013

Wanting to start a reno as a hobby/business.

Wanting to start a reno as a hobby/business.

Whats your back up plan if you cant flip the property quickly once the face lift is done? I think you need to be financially prepared to have to hang on to the property…

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33amc
May 10, 2013 5:20 pm
roundbathcompany
roundbathcompany
10 May 2013

Toilet Cracked need some info.

Toilet Cracked need some info.

just a warning=do not use a cracked toilet pan,they can break apart at anytime

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roundbathcompany
May 10, 2013 3:31 pm
roundbathcompany
roundbathcompany
10 May 2013

Water hammer

Water hammer

ways to remedy 1=instal hammer arrestors on hot and cold washing machine taps as these will be the worst when washing machine and dishwasher solenoid slams on and…

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roundbathcompany
May 10, 2013 3:24 pm
roundbathcompany
roundbathcompany
10 May 2013

Unlicensed tradie experiences

Unlicensed tradie experiences

Always ask to view there license or contractors authority same size as a drivers license issued by department of fairtrading nsw it shows there license number name and…

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roundbathcompany
May 10, 2013 3:13 pm
Jm14
Jm14
8 May 2013

Delayed land settlement

Delayed land settlement

I spoke to my administrator this morning and she's happy to delay the contract signing and have it done close to land settlement date, hopefully that will save us from…

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Jm14
May 08, 2013 8:48 pm
BronLee5
BronLee5
7 May 2013

Exterior Colours

Exterior Colours

yep will do

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BronLee5
May 07, 2013 3:14 pm
navs
navs
7 May 2013

Fencing and Boundary Question...

Fencing and Boundary Question...

In WA but we have something similar called the dividing fences guide. I spoke with the building commission here last week and they gave similar advice. I think we will…

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navs
May 07, 2013 2:59 pm
AC27
AC27
6 May 2013

TV Cabinents. Metro Perth

TV Cabinents. Metro Perth

cheers matt will email you now.

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AC27
May 06, 2013 10:47 pm

That is very common. In double brick houses the frames are bricked in. There is often a very small amount of movement in the frame. Over time from…

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Mr_T
May 06, 2013 10:40 pm
ashleigh907
ashleigh907
6 May 2013

Provincial Homes

Provincial Homes

Thank u!

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ashleigh907
May 06, 2013 7:41 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
5 May 2013

Security door

Security door

I'm pretty sure the answer is you need a new door frame(Jamb,stop and all) 15mm between door faces? or 15mm between the front door handle and the security door…

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chrisandkate
May 05, 2013 8:59 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
3 May 2013

Need advice on fence in heritage overlay area

Need advice on fence in heritage overlay area

A heritage architect familiar with your local council is probably your best bet. Stewie

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Stewie D
May 03, 2013 9:59 pm
Team PD
Team PD
3 May 2013

New Porter Davis Concept Display Centre opens in Truganina

New Porter Davis Concept Display Centre opens in Truganina

We’ve received such great feedback about Williams Landing from our customers, suppliers, trades and developer partners so we’re proud to continue to lead the way in…

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Team PD
May 03, 2013 9:12 pm
Team PD
davfloor
davfloor
3 May 2013

laker paints still in business?

laker paints still in business?

can anyone tell me if laker paints is still in business?Tried calling to no avail

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davfloor
May 03, 2013 6:00 pm
JB1
JB1
3 May 2013

Subdivide in Berwick?

Subdivide in Berwick?

It won't be worth it in an area where the house and land is worth $340k. Construction won't be cheap to incorporate the existing house. I'm currently building a…

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JB1
May 03, 2013 1:46 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
3 May 2013

Melamine shelving

Melamine shelving

The better ones are called head hole screws which as the name suggests have a hole about 5mm long x 1mm ø into which you push the little plastic cap which has a similar…

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Stewie D
May 03, 2013 9:59 am
ozzybuilder
ozzybuilder
2 May 2013

sugeestions of eco builder for the gold coast

sugeestions of eco builder for the gold coast

Hi Apples At the risk of blatant self advertisement I am a builder based on the Sunshine Coast with a strong interest in eco homes. If you would like to contact me direct…

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ozzybuilder
May 02, 2013 10:08 pm
33amc
33amc
2 May 2013

Definition - inclement weather ?

Definition - inclement weather ?

not just the physical rain, but also the days after if it is too muddy to work safely or safely access the site or get delivery trucks in etc. That is part of the definition

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33amc
May 02, 2013 12:21 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
2 May 2013

Dog door fitted into a sliding patio door?

Dog door fitted into a sliding patio door?
1, 2

I just installed **************************** in my house, I LOVE it. Everyone always asks about it, its sleek and doesn't look clunky. 5 year…

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ECOECO
May 02, 2013 7:29 am
ECOECO
K4neX
K4neX
1 May 2013

garage extension cost - quick help please

garage extension cost - quick help please

I am basing my experience from talking to a sales person from another builder. I was asking the approximate cost of extending the back wall of a floor plan by 1m, with…

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K4neX
May 01, 2013 8:54 am
navs
navs
30 April 2013

Building Brokers

Building Brokers

They also generally only do big and expensive builds but if that is what you are doing then go for it. I know if someone who said they saved thousands doing that.

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navs
Apr 30, 2013 9:36 am
Dash1965
Dash1965
29 April 2013

Tiled Roof vs Colourbond - pros/cons (and noise question)

Tiled Roof vs Colourbond - pros/cons (and noise question)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

How did you go about getting your roof replaced? Who did you contact? We will shortly be having solar panes installed and when the original measurements…

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Dash1965
Apr 29, 2013 9:11 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
29 April 2013

Question re builders margin

Question re builders margin

I'm pretty sure you'll find that in your contract it states the builder is allowed to keep the margin he would have made had they supplied the product/item/service. If…

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chrisandkate
Apr 29, 2013 2:06 pm
modernweb
modernweb
29 April 2013

Seeking beta testers and advice

Seeking beta testers and advice

Good morning all, I am currently in the process of developing a product which can be used by builders to keep their customers fully up to date. Customers are notified on…

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modernweb
Apr 29, 2013 1:33 pm
gzk
gzk
27 April 2013

Nbn trench

Nbn trench

This may be of use: http://www.warralily.com.au/Warralily/media/Warralily/Documents/NBN057_BuilderCabler_Flyer_V12.pdf Definitely run a…

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gzk
Apr 27, 2013 12:24 am

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