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Lisa06
Lisa06
3 October 2020

Drainage Question Please

Drainage Question Please

Hi, I have a drainage question, please, which…

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Lisa06
Oct 03, 2020 3:27 pm
Ash jolly
Ash jolly
3 October 2020

HIA building contract

HIA building contract

Hi Maiya, You can speak to them but I don’t think you will get much help from them.

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Ash jolly
Oct 03, 2020 10:19 am
pumpkin11
pumpkin11
2 October 2020

Can any new home roof support solar panels?

Can any new home roof support solar panels?

Be keen to know if by definition AS1684 would mean it is ok and the roof can support them.

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pumpkin11
Oct 02, 2020 4:45 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
2 October 2020

How to get through Final OC with artificial turf

How to get through Final OC with artificial turf

But it's not natural vegetation is it ? Otherwise we'd see people putting in artificial turf and plastic shrubs. Low maintenance for sure but not what the town planners…

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Stewie D
Oct 02, 2020 4:19 pm
Mining Man
Mining Man
2 October 2020

Colorbond roof - dune

Colorbond roof - dune

We did our roof in Shale Grey, and it can appear anything from the light grey in your picture, to almost white. It only went on a couple of months ago, so we haven't yet…

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Mining Man
Oct 02, 2020 3:00 pm
shahfar
shahfar
2 October 2020

Best area to place noisy server

Best area to place noisy server

Hi Muhammad, Yes I plan to keep it in the top shelf where I have provisioned for a GPO and network point coming in from the NBN box in the garage.

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shahfar
Oct 02, 2020 2:08 pm
sociangal
sociangal
2 October 2020

Lease expires before our home is finished

Lease expires before our home is finished

Sigh* thanks for the info. Unfortunately they did not approve of the periodic tenancy. I seriously have a grudge with that landlord now. Wishing he gets a bad tenant…

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sociangal
Oct 02, 2020 1:11 pm
sociangal
sociangal
2 October 2020

Relocating water meter

Relocating water meter

Hi trushan sorry late reply. We just filled a form online requesting water SA to move our water meter. That includes paying right away depending on the distance or how…

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sociangal
Oct 02, 2020 9:56 am
Maiya
Maiya
1 October 2020

Can we terminate a building contract?

Can we terminate a building contract?

Hi, I would advise you to contact the lawyer. When it comes to complex housing contracts there are always the moments that might bring you a lot of problems later.

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Maiya
Oct 01, 2020 9:44 pm
Mauromario
Mauromario
1 October 2020

Hairline Cracks and Sound from walls

Hairline Cracks and Sound from walls
1, 2

My levels were taken by Buratt engineering, sorry fo the very late reply been so busy with builder fixing our house with underpinning, and a full agricultural drainage…

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Mauromario
Oct 01, 2020 1:11 pm
building-expert
building-expert
1 October 2020

Termite inspection

Termite inspection

Yes, I agree. We didn't follow this recommendation earlier and had some termite-related problem in our old wooden house.

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building-expert
Oct 01, 2020 9:22 am
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
1 October 2020

container for office

container for office

Would it not be better idea to use shipping container for file storage and the space in your home as your office?

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building-expert
Oct 01, 2020 8:59 am
building-expert
Tash2020
Tash2020
29 September 2020

Staining Starcase

Staining Starcase

Here in SA you can go to a paint store and get them to mix one up for you. But yes you'll need a timber sample to work on

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Tash2020
Sep 29, 2020 9:26 pm
smarthaus
smarthaus
29 September 2020

New Build single storey (Stroud homes West Brisbane)

New Build single storey (Stroud homes West Brisbane)

Take stock of what you really need and look at spending a bit more money on the envelope. Passive solar design is largely a disproven method of design, you're far better…

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smarthaus
Sep 29, 2020 3:16 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 September 2020

get stuck in this limbo can anyone knows the right ans plz

get stuck in this limbo can anyone knows the right ans plz

40 x the diameter of the steel reo is what I was taught in my apprenticeship many years ago and I believe this is still the standard. 40 x 12 = 480 so yes as per aussieta…

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Stewie D
Sep 29, 2020 8:29 am
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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

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