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We too have been told that the ceiling will need to drop to accommodate the recess. Not willing to loose the 100mm, so will revisit this post handover. Very concerned about expanding crack at the front of our garage. 25 year old home, cut and fill site on clay soil. Crack appeared many years ago (15 -20) but has become… knockdown/rebuild or renovatewe will be downsizing for retirement. since i am on the planning/budgeting stage:
1. what things do i have to consider when deciding a knock-down/rebuild or renovate?
2.… ar-el started a topic 4 February 2021 ago ar-elFeb 04, 2021 1:57 pm Guttersdepends
my last house only a few trees, once per year cleaning
this house every 3 months as lots of trees aussieta started a topic 7 January 2021 ago Weatherboard rotdont do this
any water that does get behind needs to be able to drain out
could you link to these posts as have never heard of doing this What is slab heave ?Hi Adman, sorry to hear of the issues you are having with your home and the builder, who looks like he is playing 'the blame game', which is exactly what my builder and… Harts replied 2 January 2021 ago HartsJan 02, 2021 1:46 pm Help with exterior colors pleaseLeave the portico as is; it's a nice contrast with the cladding and bricks, and ties to the roof really nicely.
It's the black door that could change the overall look,… BaksoNov 29, 2020 10:14 am Hi everyone
Looking to purchase this property for a knock down rebuild, but a bit concerned about the electrical pole and the overhead power lines. Looks like it supplies… color help ~~ !!
Hey all looking for suggestions tips pointers pictures -
Like most… container for officeWould it not be better idea to use shipping container for file storage and the space in your home as your office? 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…
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… janzSep 25, 2020 10:15 am Insulation when buying off the planThis 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,… change wall mixers after handover easy?
Thank you very much for the advice. My basin mixer is built into the wall so perhaps I should just compromise and work with the builder's range on this one !!! Cracks in External WallsThanks for your input.
the thing is I would know when to be concerned, that is why though someone with more knowledge could advise.
regards, Waffle Slab - Large Aquarium
I think you should talk with him and if you have some knowledge of construction topics, I bet he might change the way of thinking. JokerJul 26, 2020 3:07 pm Concrete Driveway LightsHi all, I am currently organising our long driveway to be concreted, and I am considering putting in embedded lights in on either side. I am wondering if anybody has done… SBG14 started a topic 26 July 2020 ago SBG14Jul 26, 2020 2:32 pm Overshadowing but not overshadowing
Hi jova
We are experiencing somewhat similar problems neighbour
Has objected our build stating overshadowing
Did you get approval or did you change plan completely… Wall insulationIf you have a dark colour roof (in fact any colour really) I'd opt for sarking under the tiles.
There are a few benefits to that. chippy replied 24 July 2020 ago Builder's licenseHi everyone,
Hoping you can help me with a question - Can a builder in Victoria, build under someone elses license? Under what circumstances would they? Is it a cause… Peter83 started a topic 17 July 2020 ago House Permit questionOkay so I originally had a 1400 gap on side of my house with a side gate so I changed that to 1150 to create a 250mm gap on the other side where the garage is against the… mizlong started a topic 17 July 2020 ago Gross floor area definitionHi
I believe GFA does not include car port but could not find an official document stating so.
Can someone point me to a link pls? bhbb started a topic 12 July 2020 ago Merbau decking disaster - Please help!!!Keen to know how you got rid of the black.
I’ve just had a herringbone merbau done and the trestle table the chippy was cutting on had metal legs that were on the new… decap replied 10 July 2020 ago decapJul 10, 2020 9:47 pm
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seriously though, ask him to explain why? is he worried about the different expansion and…
