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SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 January 2023

Rain 2 Main Irrigation??

Rain 2 Main Irrigation??

It is an automatic mains water switching device (MWSD) that transfers supply from rainwater to mains water supply when it senses that the tank's rainwater level is low.…

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SaveH2O
Jan 03, 2023 5:14 pm
SaveH2O
ligongl
ligongl
3 January 2023

Insulated garage doors. Garage as living space in canberra w

Insulated garage doors. Garage as living space in canberra w

Also, mind that a fairly insulated garage will retain heat much longer out of a hot car engine, whilst this is welcome in winter, it could mean that you could only park…

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ligongl
Jan 03, 2023 10:39 am
ligongl
aussieta
aussieta
3 January 2023

What has caused this damage to shower base?

What has caused this damage to shower base?

when you mop and vacuum the floors

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aussieta
Jan 03, 2023 6:05 am
aussieta
bradinthehills
bradinthehills
30 December 2022

timber framing on brick walls

timber framing on brick walls

Cheers for that.. plastering wall and getting it even/smooth/square sounds like it might be above my patience/paygrade :) ;( I considered the door/window reveals, but…

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bradinthehills
Dec 30, 2022 8:39 pm
twon069
twon069
29 December 2022

What is this rod?

What is this rod?

Gotcha! Thanks for the heads-up. I've not felt any shock/tingling sensations since I moved in 6months ago, but will have it checked out asap.

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twon069
Dec 29, 2022 2:02 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
24 December 2022

Moisture barrier

Moisture barrier

The holes in the moisture underlay to the perimetre (1.5m) are the main problem areas, it is best not to have any holes but the perimeter ones will cause the most damage.

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BuildingandLegal
Dec 24, 2022 10:32 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
24 December 2022

Sinking Floor

Sinking Floor

The movement you have noticed, is it on an internal wall? or an external wall? Where is your home? State & Suburb. Is your frame timber or steel frame?

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BuildingandLegal
Dec 24, 2022 10:19 pm
BuildingandLegal
Noname
Noname
23 December 2022

A/C Ducts

A/C Ducts

i know somone with an Air smart system. i can assure you it was not cheap. Dont know if that the standard, but i was thinking price was the reason theyre not so popular here

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Noname
Dec 23, 2022 10:36 am
Noname
Noname
23 December 2022

Roofing Repairs

Roofing Repairs

posing as a forum member spruiking products or services in the form of a question is lowest form of marketing. its blatantly obvious and poorly tolerated by people with a…

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Noname
Dec 23, 2022 10:27 am
bashworth
bashworth
21 December 2022

Builder not allowing us to do final practical inspection

Builder not allowing us to do final practical inspection

One of the things to be aware of is the contractual definition of the Owner. In the copy of the HIA standard I have the defination is: Owner' means the person,…

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bashworth
Dec 21, 2022 8:20 pm
bashworth
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
21 December 2022

Rainwater harvesting system - Perth

Rainwater harvesting system - Perth

Even better!

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SaveH2O
Dec 21, 2022 7:05 pm
SaveH2O
greg1234
greg1234
20 December 2022

Wood Floor Refinished - is this normal?

Wood Floor Refinished - is this normal?

Haven't spoken to them about it yet, they just finished the job. First time refinishing a floor, wasn't sure if this was something that 'wore in' over time or if it's a…

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greg1234
Dec 20, 2022 5:24 am
JustAnotherUser
JustAnotherUser
19 December 2022

Lawn maintenance services in melbourne

Lawn maintenance services in melbourne

After landscaping works and a long winter in Melbourne, my buffalo lawn is showing a lot of patches and weeds. I am looking to engage something like “lawn maintenance…

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JustAnotherUser
Dec 19, 2022 8:07 pm
travelbug
travelbug
18 December 2022

Lounge must go?

Lounge must go?

Personally I don't like the top layout. The ensuites are very big while the poor people in bedrooms 3 and 4 get to share that tiny bathroom. If you sell would a family…

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travelbug
Dec 18, 2022 2:25 pm
Noname
Noname
17 December 2022

When does the bank typically able to do valuation for off th

When does the bank typically able to do valuation for off th

The bank will do the valuation based on the contract at the time of assessing finance.

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Noname
Dec 17, 2022 7:55 pm
Andrew1989
Andrew1989
17 December 2022

Pipes to Indicate pipe depth?

Pipes to Indicate pipe depth?

It makes sense though. I can’t see any other purpose for the pipes in that location and all the neighbours have covered theirs. But I want to be sure before covering them.

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Andrew1989
Dec 17, 2022 11:33 am
kprince077
kprince077
16 December 2022

liquidated damages

liquidated damages

Fingers crossed. My builder advised me verbally that he won’t be able to finish it this year and they will also be closed for one month which sucks . They will be back…

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kprince077
Dec 16, 2022 7:22 pm
homeone
homeone
16 December 2022

Victorian house subsidence

Victorian house subsidence

Valued members enjoy topically relevant and constructive dialogue as do new visitors happening upon this / these threads. We have received reports of this discussion…

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homeone
Dec 16, 2022 3:38 pm
homeone
lilstevie
lilstevie
14 December 2022

What are these Telstra sockets/cable/box? Can I remove them?

What are these Telstra sockets/cable/box? Can I remove them?

Older boxes had a dialup modem for the return path in the days before they had ethernet and wifi. As for the rest, even deenergised, you will require a licensed data…

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lilstevie
Dec 14, 2022 10:05 am
ECR
ECR
12 December 2022

Flooring

Flooring

Hmm, I am sure if you browse you can find plenty of such services, why did you decide to do it yourself in the first place?

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ECR
Dec 12, 2022 6:37 pm
aniketcpp
aniketcpp
12 December 2022

Problems with Demolition Company

Problems with Demolition Company

Hi, I have signed a contract with a demolition Company in Sep where I am been told that my house will get demolished in 3-4 weeks once I do confirm complete Abolishment of…

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aniketcpp
Dec 12, 2022 4:18 pm
Noname
Noname
12 December 2022

New FTTP NTD/PSU box under stair without drywall

New FTTP NTD/PSU box under stair without drywall

it always has been. from day 1. Ive been lucky enough not to have to deal with it as always bene in a greenfields estate every time ive needed to get it so has been…

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Noname
Dec 12, 2022 2:11 pm
Jacinta Rich
Jacinta Rich
11 December 2022

Outdoor Decking

Outdoor Decking

Thank you

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Jacinta Rich
Dec 11, 2022 10:46 am
SJT76
SJT76
10 December 2022

Knockdown rebuild or selling and buying new place?

Knockdown rebuild or selling and buying new place?

If you can afford bigger land in the same area, great! My understanding is that Monash are looking to reduce set backs - for example front may go from 7.6 to 6m. That…

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SJT76
Dec 10, 2022 4:31 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
10 December 2022

Retaining Wall and Fences

Retaining Wall and Fences

Thank you very much. All of this is really helpful really grateful for you inputs. It has been 3 months since handover that we don't have fences cos of this issue. Will…

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elloelloelloqwer
Dec 10, 2022 2:14 pm
cjam1
cjam1
10 December 2022

Thomas Archer Competitors

Thomas Archer Competitors

I’ve signed with TA and after doing my research I have no regrets. It’s coming out at about 24k per sqm but it’s everything I want and comparing it to others way…

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cjam1
Dec 10, 2022 11:20 am
Noname
Noname
5 December 2022

Slab movement/heaving causing massive cracks

Slab movement/heaving causing massive cracks
1, 2, 3

The ongoing answer is much more complicated. Many builds get to the end without the builder doing the right thing and the owners rectify without any further problems…

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Noname
Dec 05, 2022 5:40 am
Benny123
Benny123
2 December 2022

Insurance for owner supplied items under construction house

Insurance for owner supplied items under construction house

I'm an insurance broker of 20 years and you can't Insure this. You need an occupancy certificate before home and or contents insurance can take effect. Don't waste your time.

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Benny123
Dec 02, 2022 9:33 am
cjam1
cjam1
1 December 2022

Psq vs pre tender

Psq vs pre tender

Who have you ended up going with?

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cjam1
Dec 01, 2022 8:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 November 2022

Career change

Career change

That's what the BS Artists say too. Try real mining projects....forget the cryto dreaming

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 30, 2022 1:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 November 2022

Water sitting close to the wall after heavy rain

Water sitting close to the wall after heavy rain

You will also need a drain at the concrete's edge.

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SaveH2O
Nov 29, 2022 7:06 pm
SaveH2O
Pinkal112285
Pinkal112285
29 November 2022

Vmia

Vmia

Has anyone on here taken on VMIA insurance? I had settlement with them once my builder gone liquidation and lots of things they have done are looks like doggy

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Pinkal112285
Nov 29, 2022 6:17 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
29 November 2022

Financial commitment for surveys and planning

Financial commitment for surveys and planning

Hi Staahp It's a little high but not crazy. But it depends what you get for that. We are about 75% of that and for that you get the survey, all the due diligence,…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 29, 2022 5:00 pm
Ashington Homes
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 November 2022

Granny Flat and raingarden pit

Granny Flat and raingarden pit

They can also be in above ground troughs if only draining downpipes to them. Melbourne Water use to have some very good information and photos about raingardens but it…

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SaveH2O
Nov 29, 2022 12:34 pm
SaveH2O
Noname
Noname
29 November 2022

Soil dumped by Luxton Homes

Soil dumped by Luxton Homes

Contact the actual builder, not the site super. If they say not them, tell them when the police receive the complaint and ask to see proof of their spoil removal,…

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Noname
Nov 29, 2022 7:08 am
chippy
chippy
28 November 2022

Pool steps

Pool steps

I don't know if there are any specific standards considering you can have a ladder as the access in and out of a pool. I guess all the specs were available from the…

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chippy
Nov 28, 2022 9:02 pm
chippy
Pinkal112285
Pinkal112285
28 November 2022

VMIA role

VMIA role

Hi my builder was gone into liquidation 2020 name gold key Construction after doing slab stage , Then Vmia stepped in and they sent one builder VM builder to Quote, they…

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Pinkal112285
Nov 28, 2022 3:41 pm
melody43
melody43
23 November 2022

KDR - Clarendon Stamford 38 (NSW)

KDR - Clarendon Stamford 38 (NSW)

Clarendon Homes Stamford design. I like to share to…

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melody43
Nov 23, 2022 10:18 am
nancyisacs
nancyisacs
22 November 2022

House colour options

House colour options

Choose a House colour rendering colour Hi I need some advise with colour combinations. I am going to do rendering of my property and need to pick a matching colour for…

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nancyisacs
Nov 22, 2022 10:17 pm
alexp79
alexp79
22 November 2022

Garden orientation - north facing house/south facing garden

Garden orientation - north facing house/south facing garden

One way to sort it out is to have 2 gardens - front yard and back yard. Back yard will be always shady, so you could put alfresco there and use it during hot summer days,…

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alexp79
Nov 22, 2022 2:07 pm
szhu
szhu
22 November 2022

Cost of building plan for extension in Canberra

Cost of building plan for extension in Canberra

Hello all, I'm planning to start a renovation project for my 3 bedroom house, part of it is to extend the house towards the backside, and make it a 4 or 5 bedroom house…

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szhu
Nov 22, 2022 10:25 am
Nelle62
Nelle62
22 November 2022

hotondo chinchilla

hotondo chinchilla

Hi, are thinking of using them. What are they like to deal with?

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Nelle62
Nov 22, 2022 7:43 am
Zina Marie
Zina Marie
21 November 2022

My Experience with Mackay and Sons

My Experience with Mackay and Sons

My experience with Mackay and Sons. I had been told by a builder that some clients, who sell their home to Mackay and sons, get their site cleared for free after the…

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Zina Marie
Nov 21, 2022 1:18 pm
Zina Marie
Zina Marie
21 November 2022

Demolition advice

Demolition advice

My experience with Mackay and Sons. I had been told by a builder that some clients, who sell their home to Mackay and sons, get their site cleared for free after the…

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Zina Marie
Nov 21, 2022 1:17 pm
chippy
chippy
19 November 2022

Convert door to window

Convert door to window

I'd just glue it and screw it. Fit the new door tight, so no gap around the edges like you would on a hinged door. Once you have it fitting nice remove the door and paint…

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chippy
Nov 19, 2022 1:38 am
chippy

Hi all, Currently consider a duplex build with Lily Homes and have narrowed it down to the Highview 24 option to suit our lot. Looking for advice on any amendments we…

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staaahp
Nov 18, 2022 9:50 pm
at10
at10
16 November 2022

Full turn tap to ¼ turn tap

Full turn tap to ¼ turn tap

Hi home reno gurus, Just wondering can a full turn tap get change to a ¼ turn or ½ turn tape just by changing the discs and tap itself? I should be able to do it myself…

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at10
Nov 16, 2022 7:55 pm
robynscordilis
robynscordilis
16 November 2022

Cost of new bathroom sub floor

Cost of new bathroom sub floor

We are currently doing a bathroom reno and the floor in the bathroom has had to be removed (old house old concrete). We have been advised to use concrete stumps. We have…

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robynscordilis
Nov 16, 2022 12:31 pm
Bcr83
Bcr83
14 November 2022

Waterproofing product advice needed (retaining wall)

Waterproofing product advice needed (retaining wall)

Hi All, Long story, have paid a fortune to have back fill dug up and retaining wall sealed and waterproofed (besser block) We used a commercial product (HPMA Sealtite…

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Bcr83
Nov 14, 2022 9:02 am

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