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Marge1
Marge1
7 July 2023

blocked drain in laundry

blocked drain in laundry

Agreed. I just found out today the certifier has not given the final sign off.

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Marge1
Jul 07, 2023 6:50 pm
Pulse
Pulse
27 June 2023

Hole on brick veneer wall

Hole on brick veneer wall

can’t tell from the photo, a tie down rod will be 12mm, is it a steel beam? he should be able to work it out

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Pulse
Jun 27, 2023 7:53 pm
Bobdaboarder
Bobdaboarder
26 June 2023

Builder Labour Rates

Builder Labour Rates

Rates are for him.

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Bobdaboarder
Jun 26, 2023 1:10 pm
building-expert
building-expert
20 June 2023

Pre-construction stage- Variations taking 6+ weeks to comple

Pre-construction stage- Variations taking 6+ weeks to comple

The fastest thing a builder will do is bank your cheque, those systems work perfectly with lightning speed, everything else is slow burn. Just the way it is.

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building-expert
Jun 20, 2023 10:11 am
building-expert
vivm
vivm
19 June 2023

Stamford 38

Stamford 38

Hi all stamford owners thank for sharing your experience. We had look at warnavale stamford 38 and we really like it. Just need to know how was your experience with…

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vivm
Jun 19, 2023 12:26 am

Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window…

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building-expert
Jun 14, 2023 11:22 am
building-expert
ammukuttan
ammukuttan
14 June 2023

Noisy water pump from rainwater tank

Noisy water pump from rainwater tank

Thank you plumbingdoctor, My plumber replaced the…

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ammukuttan
Jun 14, 2023 9:58 am
Ardo
Ardo
12 June 2023

Concrete slab formwork - what happens after?

Concrete slab formwork - what happens after?

The concreter will take and reuse. In my case I bought structural LVLs and scraped them back and used them as joists.

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Ardo
Jun 12, 2023 9:03 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
7 June 2023

LMI or Saving? - Help, which is better?

LMI or Saving? - Help, which is better?

brokers will also be in a position to get you a better rate than the advertised rate most times.

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ponzutwo
Jun 07, 2023 1:43 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
31 May 2023

Waterproofing; bathroom vs shower

Waterproofing; bathroom vs shower

The Australian Standards are on the same level of hierarchy as Performance Solutions. The NCC is the primary document and it is performance based. Provided a Performance…

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SaveH2O
May 31, 2023 5:34 am
SaveH2O
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
19 May 2023

Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Cladding Options -- Pros, Cons

Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a…

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stonesthrow
May 19, 2023 7:28 am
Petendeb
Petendeb
29 April 2023

Safe Work methods

Safe Work methods

Block of two storey townhouses requires painting on the roof. A brick parapet wall separates each unit and extends above the tiled roof. The parapet walls require sealing…

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Petendeb
Apr 29, 2023 4:03 pm
strannik
strannik
20 April 2023

Thin cut brick or similar

Thin cut brick or similar

actually look for "brick coping"

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strannik
Apr 20, 2023 9:23 am
Dustywheels
Dustywheels
31 March 2023

Grouting Carport Post baseplates

Grouting Carport Post baseplates

Yep, that's how I'll be doing it. Just ordered M10 Stainless all thread and Muti-se Vinylester (simliar to Ramset 801) from my favourite online supplier.

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Dustywheels
Mar 31, 2023 7:05 am
Dustywheels
WisdomHomes
WisdomHomes
24 March 2023

Wisdom Homes- Admin delays

Wisdom Homes- Admin delays

Good Morning kspadone, I have sent you a PM requesting details so that I can escalate your concerns to our Pre-Site Operations Manager. Look forward to hearing from…

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WisdomHomes
Mar 24, 2023 5:57 am
WisdomHomes
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 March 2023

Utility marking?

Utility marking?

im concreting it in. Cant be bothered digging it out lol. Out of sight, out of mind.

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ponzutwo
Mar 20, 2023 1:04 pm
Michelle
Michelle
14 March 2023

Just dropped in....

Just dropped in....

Just in case your wondering, I'm a colour and building consultant. :)

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Michelle
Mar 14, 2023 6:13 pm
Michelle
pavsar
pavsar
10 March 2023

Indoor Swing

Indoor Swing

My first post in this forum, hoping

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pavsar
Mar 10, 2023 10:32 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
8 March 2023

B4 - Mixe Use (Sydney)

B4 - Mixe Use (Sydney)

Planner - Bob Chambers BBC Consulting Planners Ph 0418 971 591

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Ashington Homes
Mar 08, 2023 4:29 am
Ashington Homes

Hi All Im laying a new slab on top of the old slab in the picture below, I have chipped away the tiles…

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Marsh86
Feb 28, 2023 11:53 am
marialerobinson
marialerobinson
23 February 2023

Building Space Ratio (excluding garage space?)

Building Space Ratio (excluding garage space?)

thanks so much! can I ask another question about CDC vs DA for FSR. CDC fsr excludes 18sqm for garage, where as DA does not include Garage on FSR?

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marialerobinson
Feb 23, 2023 4:10 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 February 2023

Possible to replace an onsite detention system?

Possible to replace an onsite detention system?

Forgetting about the size for now, a detention tank is applicable to a Premissable Site Discharge (PSD) flow rate, the very reason for their requirement. Check with the…

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SaveH2O
Feb 20, 2023 10:02 pm
SaveH2O
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 February 2023

Burbank / Sekisui

Burbank / Sekisui

not me, but i have build a burbank home 8 -10 years ago. Terrible experience.

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ponzutwo
Feb 16, 2023 3:34 pm
Pulse
Pulse
5 January 2023

Nail heads are visible in soffits and external cladding on n

Nail heads are visible in soffits and external cladding on n

mmmm.. it looks like the manual allows off stud joints, that is asking for trouble and will magnify any malaligned frames. I’m not a carpenter but Chippy might weigh…

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Pulse
Jan 05, 2023 12:30 pm
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
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
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
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

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
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 November 2022

Coach screw /lag screw question

Coach screw /lag screw question

Sadly, I've figured that out :( Lucky for me my signature as an engineer brings in a few bucks

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 14, 2022 8:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
chokyulate
chokyulate
12 November 2022

Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contract

Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contract

But fair trading doesn’t help much. They only look at defect and side lines anything to do with contract One of my friend facing the similar issue with builder keep on…

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chokyulate
Nov 12, 2022 8:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 November 2022

Cancelling a build/renovation contract

Cancelling a build/renovation contract

What are you going to do .Keep topping up the builders deposit and variations ... with the promise he 's going to start next week? What's after the sewer issues, …

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 08, 2022 8:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 November 2022

New Build Rawson Homes: Bathrooms

New Build Rawson Homes: Bathrooms

Matt You could ask for a credit and supply your own. I doubt Rawson will agree though. But If they do, you will need a certificate of compliance for the glass which is…

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Ashington Homes
Nov 07, 2022 5:07 am
Ashington Homes
Pulse
Pulse
5 November 2022

Drainage missing on one side of the house

Drainage missing on one side of the house

Easiest is a concrete spoon drain down the side of the house bringing water to the front, probably into the driveway strip drain. As said earlier mist of the water is…

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Pulse
Nov 05, 2022 5:43 pm
Nina WF
Nina WF
24 October 2022

Eagle Home

Eagle Home

How is your build with Eagle Homes? Hope you can share your experience as we are considering them too.

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Nina WF
Oct 24, 2022 6:04 am
vin83
vin83
20 October 2022

Building Concrete Pool with Blue Haven

Building Concrete Pool with Blue Haven

Thanks Stewie.. :-)

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vin83
Oct 20, 2022 2:31 pm
vin83
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
14 October 2022

Which side of my duplex will be better to live in?

Which side of my duplex will be better to live in?

Hi Briany I am building a duplex in North Ryde ( 95 Parklands Road), I have a similar fall to you from front to rear. Although my facade faces east, I have a lot of…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 14, 2022 8:09 am
Ashington Homes
Bimbob
Bimbob
4 September 2022

Alfresco tiles no screeding

Alfresco tiles no screeding

Need more details? Just try on this

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Bimbob
Sep 04, 2022 6:52 pm
kvazer
kvazer
4 September 2022

power outlet for electric cars ?

power outlet for electric cars ?

I think it is a good idea to do that. Most of the time you won’t need it (e.g. when using power from solar panels) but it might be handy when you need fast…

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kvazer
Sep 04, 2022 3:38 pm
housenoob
housenoob
31 August 2022

how much the price for power point with USB / downlights ?

how much the price for power point with USB / downlights ?

Paying approximately 25% less for that. Hard truth, the only option you have is to arrange your own sparky if you're not happy with the price. This can become a blame…

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housenoob
Aug 31, 2022 7:29 pm
Noname
Noname
29 August 2022

HIA Contract review with lawyer (Sydney)

HIA Contract review with lawyer (Sydney)

As bashworth has highlighted, youre unlikley to get any movement without a premium attached. Whether this is worth it to you or not is subjective. There are benefits to…

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Noname
Aug 29, 2022 3:27 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
19 August 2022

Kitchen cabinets to cover upto 2.7m ceiling

Kitchen cabinets to cover upto 2.7m ceiling

You wont be able to reach the top cupboards! Do the top 300mm as a poly bulkhead. Then you can run air con ducting and a linear grate and it looks really good When you…

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Ashington Homes
Aug 19, 2022 4:48 pm
Ashington Homes
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
12 August 2022

Help to identify Benchtop Color

Help to identify Benchtop Color

Trach down the image source and you'll find better images here hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 12, 2022 7:23 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Bimbob
Bimbob
11 August 2022

Whirly birds on unsarked roof

Whirly birds on unsarked roof

If the entire roof is suffering from a lack of ventilation all rooms on the same side would suffer from similar symptoms. Tiles are naturally adapt to ventilate though…

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Bimbob
Aug 11, 2022 9:38 pm
balajmn
balajmn
11 August 2022

Step Dimmer to adjust light and any smart lights

Step Dimmer to adjust light and any smart lights

Anyone used the Step dimming or dimmer, to provide adjustable lighting options for light fixtures in each room to use in night time. which brand is good one.?? Also any…

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balajmn
Aug 11, 2022 6:51 pm
oklouise
oklouise
27 July 2022

Buying advice - complicated proposal

Buying advice - complicated proposal

if the Centrelink issue is not a problem, there are no other family members who would be financially disadvantaged, you clarify and can manage tax issues and have any…

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oklouise
Jul 27, 2022 8:27 am

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