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Cupcake2021
Cupcake2021
30 April 2021

Electrical Wire

Electrical Wire

Thanks so much Chippy. It's good to know we don't have to speak to the electrician about keeping it off the ground level floor. I think you've pretty much answered my…

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Cupcake2021
Apr 30, 2021 7:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 April 2021

upstairs addition

upstairs addition

the drawings says B1 Steel beams bearing onto brickwork X 100mm bearing and load beams onto brick piers not timber studs? At minimum the columns should be steel SHS for…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 30, 2021 4:05 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SejaeD
SejaeD
30 April 2021

Cracking cornices

Cracking cornices

Ajoawk Cornice cracking is pretty normal provided the walls don't have significant cracks, especially in a double brick property. We are starting a full renovation in…

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SejaeD
Apr 30, 2021 7:44 am
SejaeD
Pulse
Pulse
29 April 2021

Cadastral Survey

Cadastral Survey

just call for a quote , maybe $1-2k ball park, I’ve found big price variations between surveyors

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Pulse
Apr 29, 2021 8:43 pm
Noname
Noname
29 April 2021

Brick Veneer Vertical Expansion Joints

Brick Veneer Vertical Expansion Joints

dont think its nasty, but ive not seen it used to fill vertical expansion joints. But im not a builder. I cant imagine it provides a weatherproof seal in that set up.…

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Noname
Apr 29, 2021 11:31 am
Jolly Gardener
Jolly Gardener
29 April 2021

Feeback for Pool company

Feeback for Pool company

Hi Cidlou, new to this forum stuff. Curious about your research on Falcon pools - did you get any feedback. Did you end up using Falcon?

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Jolly Gardener
Apr 29, 2021 10:25 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
28 April 2021

Dulux Lexicon Quarter - Taubman range

Dulux Lexicon Quarter - Taubman range

I swear you write the funniest posts! all true but hilarious with your brutal honesty :)

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SejaeD
Apr 28, 2021 2:44 pm
SejaeD
Noname
Noname
28 April 2021

Tiling/Grouting Cracking in Bathroom in Newish Build

Tiling/Grouting Cracking in Bathroom in Newish Build

sometimes learning experiences are expensive. is there any damage to the other side of the wall where there is cracking? ie wet carpets or damp? If so the waterproofing…

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Noname
Apr 28, 2021 2:32 pm
erick1803
erick1803
27 April 2021

As Built Plan

As Built Plan

Can anyone help me get the As Built of Plumbing works or where to get them, I have been asking with Burbank for months and all I get is promise that they will get it from…

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erick1803
Apr 27, 2021 2:22 pm
doolz
doolz
27 April 2021

Blackbutt flooring

Blackbutt flooring

Hi there, This is my first time posting. Just wondered if anyone can help. I am looking to renovate our kitchen and need to do the flooring first. We will be removing…

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doolz
Apr 27, 2021 11:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 April 2021

Reviewing the builder review sites: help or hindrance?

Reviewing the builder review sites: help or hindrance?

You can look for low budget deck permit services. Please write and then we will talk about on details.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 27, 2021 10:18 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Morris45
Morris45
27 April 2021

Low valuation on a new built please help

Low valuation on a new built please help

The land is okay it is the build that so high just like you said. The land was 250k

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Morris45
Apr 27, 2021 12:27 am
Noname
Noname
26 April 2021

What size and inclusions for a investment property build?

What size and inclusions for a investment property build?

if its investment, whatever size an dformat you choose, use hardwearing surfaces. Dont put wood or veneer floors in. Go tile. Dont cheap out on carpet, but dont get wool…

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Noname
Apr 26, 2021 4:46 pm
doyle01
doyle01
25 April 2021

Spectra website - brick colour / category

Spectra website - brick colour / category

Does any one know how we can see the category of brick / tiles / carpet when using the spectra website? Thanks

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doyle01
Apr 25, 2021 3:53 pm
Sabli
Sabli
25 April 2021

snow season half or quarter?with polytec antico woodmatt

snow season half or quarter?with polytec antico woodmatt

I recently helped a client decorate a house, and then the color of my floortiles is white wit light grey I want to know. For POLYTEC ANTICO WOODMATT. THESE THRE COLOR…

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Sabli
Apr 25, 2021 12:52 pm

Oh I realised I never posted any photos, which is really all anyone really cares about, right? :) Still waiting on bricks, but we've been told the site will commence…

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itsmartin
Apr 23, 2021 12:12 pm
itsmartin
stone79
stone79
22 April 2021

Paint Colour for Walls

Paint Colour for Walls

Hi, We are about to paint our walls for the first time (the house is 4 years old). When we built the builder suggested we paint the doors and trims Wattyl/Solver…

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stone79
Apr 22, 2021 8:52 pm
AnnShu
AnnShu
22 April 2021

Calculate corner frontage

Calculate corner frontage

Hello all, Could someone please pint me into the right direction - how to calculate corner allotment frontage? I need to subdivide along the Xxdsay Street. There is…

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AnnShu
Apr 22, 2021 8:28 pm
Splashers
Splashers
22 April 2021

Someone pls give me some advice regarding stone in kitchen**

Someone pls give me some advice regarding stone in kitchen**

The easiest way to remove benchtops is have the builder install a standard laminate benchtop and a single row of tile above to achieve compliance. The laminate benchtops…

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Splashers
Apr 22, 2021 7:33 pm
Splashers
eliasd82
eliasd82
20 April 2021

Alucobond Plus External Cladding

Alucobond Plus External Cladding

Hi All, I have a residential project and I have…

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eliasd82
Apr 20, 2021 9:28 pm
aferraro
aferraro
20 April 2021

Builder hit a domestic sewer pipe when erecting piers

Builder hit a domestic sewer pipe when erecting piers

We had a similar experience. In Victoria the plans from yarra valley clearly stipulate that the sewer map they provide is a 'guide' only. Unless the builder asked you to…

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aferraro
Apr 20, 2021 8:56 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
19 April 2021

Variations already above our contingency and rising - help!

Variations already above our contingency and rising - help!

You firstly need to examine your contract in detail to see what it says about variations. That said, it is your build and your money, and your relationship with your…

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arcadelt
Apr 19, 2021 7:44 pm

just saying that I used to be the NSW GM of Metricon in charge of building the duplexes, probably built around 300 or so, and those in charge now are morons. Just…

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SejaeD
Apr 18, 2021 1:32 pm
SejaeD
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 April 2021

Walking on a Colourbond Roof

Walking on a Colourbond Roof

A lot of the roofers wear them for obvious reasons. Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 17, 2021 2:48 pm
Vineet Babbar
Vineet Babbar
16 April 2021

Need advice from Draftmans or Roof designers

Need advice from Draftmans or Roof designers

Hi mate, can you please recommend the modifications required to make it work.

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Vineet Babbar
Apr 16, 2021 8:29 am
chippy
chippy
15 April 2021

What is this metal stick under the roof? And what is it for?

What is this metal stick under the roof? And what is it for?

The rods are suspension rods for the concealed ceiling system. They attach to the structure above and hang down, then the ceiling system is attached to them. They are…

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chippy
Apr 15, 2021 7:33 pm
chippy
speramuh
speramuh
15 April 2021

Clyde Springs stage 10 - Subdivision Completion time.

Clyde Springs stage 10 - Subdivision Completion time.

Hi Guys, Can someone please give me an idea on when the land will be available for valuation. How did this happen with the other stages. I have bought the land and now…

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speramuh
Apr 15, 2021 2:46 pm
HaminZa
HaminZa
14 April 2021

Detached duplex - distance requirements

Detached duplex - distance requirements

3m under SEPP. 3B.49 is applicable to detached development (other than the duplex (incl. Garage) itself)which is described under 1.5 Interpretation. Those examples are DA…

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HaminZa
Apr 14, 2021 7:24 pm
mallet17
mallet17
14 April 2021

Duplex construction loan

Duplex construction loan

Hi Elyse32, By now, perhaps you've already received your answer, but here I go... It depends on the LVR - I believe a lot of them do 80% (Loan to Value Ratio). When you…

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mallet17
Apr 14, 2021 6:24 pm

Is your pergola a haven or a hazard... Timber framed constructions like pergolas are exposed to moisture and other elements each day, water from…

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Pulse
Pulse
13 April 2021

Tv Niche

Tv Niche

personally I wouldn’t bother most screens are pretty flat now and you might want a bigger TV. Also it is better to insulate the cavity behind TV to minimise noise into…

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Pulse
Apr 13, 2021 8:52 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 April 2021

Timber window sill in brick veneer split and bending up.

Timber window sill in brick veneer split and bending up.

Sounds unusual. I've seen sliding windows bind because either the lintel was undersized or in one case the sill trimmer was forced up because of shifting foundations. You…

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Stewie D
Apr 11, 2021 7:54 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
11 April 2021

Water leakage in new townhouse

Water leakage in new townhouse

If you call your insurance company they will investigate the cause of leak and damage for free and then you can ask builder to fix to code. If they don’t you may be…

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Gaudi
Apr 11, 2021 6:50 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
11 April 2021

Weephole

Weephole

Send me your Email and I'll send you Vol 2 as an attachment.

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SaveH2O
Apr 11, 2021 2:15 pm
SaveH2O
Ed007
Ed007
11 April 2021

Blueboard vs. Marine Plywood

Blueboard vs. Marine Plywood

Thanks fellas. You are absolutely right. There are two areas of the house I needed to use this, one of them is on the boundary, which requires the use of fire rated…

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Ed007
Apr 11, 2021 7:06 am
waxinggibbous
waxinggibbous
11 April 2021

Flashing suggestions

Flashing suggestions

Thanks Pulse - I thought I might have to do that but was hoping for a not cutting alternative!!

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waxinggibbous
Apr 11, 2021 6:40 am
waxinggibbous
Buildingindoreen
Buildingindoreen
9 April 2021

Builder in Melbourne

Builder in Melbourne

Hi Mel, how are you finding your build with A1A? We are also considering building a double storey with them, the Ultimo 32. The homes seem to be such good value with all…

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Buildingindoreen
Apr 09, 2021 4:41 pm
karma11
karma11
9 April 2021

ABC HOMES LLOYD 25

ABC HOMES LLOYD 25

Hi Peter_s23, We are thinking of building with Lloyd 25 with ABC Homes. How has your build journey been so far? Thanks.

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karma11
Apr 09, 2021 10:36 am

I suggest that you make steps out of a monolithic slate. It comes in different colors so that you can choose the right design. Also, it is not as heavy as other stones, so…

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thangam
Apr 08, 2021 8:26 pm
thangam
thangam
8 April 2021

crack in First step

crack in First step

thanks stewie

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thangam
Apr 08, 2021 8:23 pm
kateprez
kateprez
8 April 2021

New build - sloping block rear lane parking or undercroft

New build - sloping block rear lane parking or undercroft

Ok my comments didn't load so I will be back later to add more, can't delete this, so will add later for opinion as I wrote an essay and it's gone! Cheers

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kateprez
Apr 08, 2021 1:19 pm
aferraro
aferraro
8 April 2021

Builder outcomes after insolvency or deregistration

Builder outcomes after insolvency or deregistration

on the matters of sourcing a builder's history I notice that the Qld web site puts other states to shame. They will include a full disciplinary history, insurance claims,…

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aferraro
Apr 08, 2021 9:46 am
Pulse
Pulse
7 April 2021

Building shed first (electrical)

Building shed first (electrical)

Pole mount a main switch board in the garden somewhere then run sub boards to the shed and house. Or put the main switch board in the shed and run back to the house.

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Pulse
Apr 07, 2021 9:27 pm
thevoid
thevoid
7 April 2021

Hansa Shower Mixer (cover stuck, how to remove?)

Hansa Shower Mixer (cover stuck, how to remove?)

I have the same model Hansa Polo shower mixer and had the same issue with brass casing. The cartridge actually comes out from the back of the brass casing and not the…

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thevoid
Apr 07, 2021 5:50 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
6 April 2021

House foundation type and tree root risk

House foundation type and tree root risk

Hi l have some gum trees and apricot trees about ten meters from my house, l was wondering if theres a risk in the future to my foundations as the trees get bigger ? do…

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jimbo73
Apr 06, 2021 8:22 am
realjian
realjian
5 April 2021

window company - canberra?

window company - canberra?

Hi Josh, viewco was recommended by my builder. I visited my builder’s two houses which used Viewco. I also visited viewco’s old Fyshwick show room. The new showroom…

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realjian
Apr 05, 2021 10:38 pm
Buildingnow2021
Buildingnow2021
4 April 2021

Building a new home

Building a new home

Thanks for your response. Looking to build in Point cook

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Buildingnow2021
Apr 04, 2021 1:27 pm
Kyles7714
Kyles7714
4 April 2021

Building timelines Brisbane

Building timelines Brisbane

Hi everyone. New to this forum..... We are currently building our first home in Narangba qld. Just seeing if anyone else out there are having building delays due to trade…

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Kyles7714
Apr 04, 2021 9:13 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
3 April 2021

Front feature wall - perth wa

Front feature wall - perth wa

We can't see your image. Lose the before and after the web address for the photo and you get this ... u/100807_1617331627.jpg Stewie

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Stewie D
Apr 03, 2021 7:06 am

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