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building-expert
building-expert
31 October 2023

Unfair Contract Terms- ACCC new penalties

Unfair Contract Terms- ACCC new penalties

I believe that liquidated damaged should be amount of actual loss to the owner from the delays. The issue in all of this is building industry lobbying and contributing to…

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building-expert
Oct 31, 2023 8:08 am
building-expert

Hi everyone, building a duplex with my brother and we will then subdivide the land with council. Each duplex will be 360m2. The frontage of the house is West facing and…

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Mewe4375
Oct 31, 2023 1:52 am
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estaunton1
Oct 30, 2023 4:22 pm
estaunton1
Jersey boy
Jersey boy
30 October 2023

Drop edge beam

Drop edge beam

I would like to build our new house with the rear section approx 1 metre out of the ground, I don't particularly like to go bearers and joists so concrete slab all the way…

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Jersey boy
Oct 30, 2023 2:41 pm
Terrijen
Terrijen
29 October 2023

Architraves and skirtings

Architraves and skirtings

I already have the doors and architraves installed as pictured. My question is which size n type of skirting would go with the architraves? I originally wanted a winder,…

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Terrijen
Oct 29, 2023 12:09 am
smithjud
smithjud
27 October 2023

Change to Contract

Change to Contract

Thank you for this information.

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smithjud
Oct 27, 2023 1:16 pm
building-expert
building-expert
27 October 2023

Your most important inspection? Pre contract review.

Your most important inspection? Pre contract review.

The worst thing you can do is sign a building contract without a pre contract review. Over the years many people have come to me with disputes where they just signed…

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building-expert
Oct 27, 2023 9:35 am
building-expert
alexp79
alexp79
26 October 2023

Kitchen's from overseas

Kitchen's from overseas

I had couple of quotations from pre-covid times, I am quite sure they are more expensive now plus with current USD rate and shipping costs it makes them really unaffordable.

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alexp79
Oct 26, 2023 3:20 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
25 October 2023

Please explain - engineers?

Please explain - engineers?

Thanks. I wish there was a youtube video explaining this concept.

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supersleuth
Oct 25, 2023 11:27 am
building-expert
building-expert
24 October 2023

Need advice - vinyl over kitchen tiles

Need advice - vinyl over kitchen tiles

Levelling compound Ardit is the best but buy a bag of sand and make sand dam to protect your wood floor

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building-expert
Oct 24, 2023 1:20 pm
building-expert
MFP
MFP
21 October 2023

Rain coming through security door

Rain coming through security door

Hi When it rains in a particular direction water comes through the security door. It hits the main door and the bottom swells and jams. There is already a cover over the…

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MFP
Oct 21, 2023 9:53 pm
mochoman
mochoman
20 October 2023

Replacing masonite in an old home with a fair bit of soil mo

Replacing masonite in an old home with a fair bit of soil mo

Hi, we live in an area where the black soil is prone to a lot of movement. We have an old 50's house with masonite everywhere and nails popping out, warping, rusted etc.…

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mochoman
Oct 20, 2023 12:31 pm
Rob19678
Rob19678
18 October 2023

Noisy soffits

Noisy soffits

Hi, I have a double and whenever the wind picks up I can hear alot of banging in certain areas of the house. I've had a look round and can't see any obvious issue but…

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Rob19678
Oct 18, 2023 3:30 pm
chippy
chippy
18 October 2023

Garage on boundary line.

Garage on boundary line.

In WA zero lot is actually zero lot. We build 10mm in from the boundary. My house and my neighbours house have garages that sit only 20mm apart. When I had our roof done…

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chippy
Oct 18, 2023 2:10 pm
chippy
Mex
Mex
17 October 2023

Advice please

Advice please

That's really interesting! Thanks

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Mex
Oct 17, 2023 2:57 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
17 October 2023

Hybrid Laminate

Hybrid Laminate

We are doing heaps of hybrid at the moment and the cost sits between $60-65/sqm including installation. Stairs are around $90-100 each

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Ashington Homes
Oct 17, 2023 6:45 am
Ashington Homes
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Pedro4137
Oct 17, 2023 5:58 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
17 October 2023

Downpipes

Downpipes

Devkop The good news it is super easy to fix. Just get your plumber to divert it to the other side of the window. But for those people who are wondering what the…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 17, 2023 5:38 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
17 October 2023

Warped/damaged roof truss?

Warped/damaged roof truss?

It's hard to comment as the photos area bit dark ( you might need a new 15 - just got one and wow :) ) Jokes aside, I can see one member that is cracked. I would find a…

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Ashington Homes
Oct 17, 2023 5:09 am
Ashington Homes
myhomebuild22
myhomebuild22
16 October 2023

CDC Corner Balcony Size

CDC Corner Balcony Size

Dear all, Requesting your help in relation to a CDC code. We are building a new home in NSW on a corner lot (500m2, 15m wide) following Greenfield CDC code. Our design…

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myhomebuild22
Oct 16, 2023 11:17 pm
DanHordern
DanHordern
16 October 2023

Knock Down Re Build Henley

Knock Down Re Build Henley

Thanks, that is very helpful

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DanHordern
Oct 16, 2023 2:51 pm
groundzero
groundzero
15 October 2023

Drainage issues and water pooling

Drainage issues and water pooling

Need more photos from around the house including your gutters. We have had 3 of the wettest years in a row for some time so that wouldn't be helping

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groundzero
Oct 15, 2023 7:52 pm
Jivy
Jivy
14 October 2023

Colorbond Shale Grey for weatherboards?

Colorbond Shale Grey for weatherboards?

Good Day People, Newbie here 😀 I was looking for ideas for the colour scheme to paint my weatherboard house. I did a search and ended up here. Looking at Half strength…

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Jivy
Oct 14, 2023 2:08 pm
balajmn
balajmn
11 October 2023

Pgh espresso brick - help with exterior window colour

Pgh espresso brick - help with exterior window colour

hi mate have you did your home with the PGH Expresso brick?

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balajmn
Oct 11, 2023 11:19 pm
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alexp79
Oct 09, 2023 2:29 pm
Jstan
Jstan
9 October 2023

No Interim Occupation Certificate - NSW but moved in

No Interim Occupation Certificate - NSW but moved in

Hi Simeon, Thank you for laying it down for us. Makes sense. Appreciate it very much. Have a nice day. Cheers

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Jstan
Oct 09, 2023 1:19 pm
abro2138
abro2138
8 October 2023

Bathroom Leak

Bathroom Leak

Hi all, I am hoping someone has some ideas as to what is causing my bathroom leak. The leaking appears to mainly happen when we turn the sink basins on. It takes a while…

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abro2138
Oct 08, 2023 4:23 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
7 October 2023

Nailing masonite underlay to plywood subfloor

Nailing masonite underlay to plywood subfloor

Jimbo73 I would use heaps of adhesive on each sheet and screw rather than nail. use as many as you like cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Oct 07, 2023 11:10 am
Ashington Homes
Jacqui2525
Jacqui2525
6 October 2023

First time building.

First time building.

Can anyone give me any onfo on New Homes WA? Good or bad, hopefully good just need to know if my choice was good or not? Thanks ❤️

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Jacqui2525
Oct 06, 2023 9:53 pm
Kingal
Kingal
6 October 2023

Bick tiles on cement sheet - exterior wall cladding

Bick tiles on cement sheet - exterior wall cladding

Hi, Currently building, we are on a sloping block so we have from floor level to the roof in axon cladding. Below floor level to the ground I want to put brick facings /…

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Kingal
Oct 06, 2023 9:32 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
4 October 2023

DIY External facade stone cladding

DIY External facade stone cladding

Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters…

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ponzutwo
Oct 04, 2023 12:11 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
4 October 2023

New Travertine mitred edge pillar CHIPPED

New Travertine mitred edge pillar CHIPPED

get them to replace the chipped tiles. It will stick out like a sore thumb overwise. Also tiler will be siliconing the miters rather than grouting. Grouted miters crack…

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ponzutwo
Oct 04, 2023 11:39 am
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
4 October 2023

Mending cracks in render

Mending cracks in render

Do you have a scope of works? If have texture on wall now, the patch will show through The standard for repair of texture is to patch, re-texture corner to corner,…

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Pedro4137
Oct 04, 2023 11:38 am
building-expert
building-expert
3 October 2023

Issues with building contracts

Issues with building contracts

Industry type domestic contracts are prepared by industry bodies for the benefit of the builders. This means that if you are the owner watch out. One of the points is…

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building-expert
Oct 03, 2023 11:04 am
building-expert
Infinite-Justice
Infinite-Justice
1 October 2023

Clarendon Boston or Saratoga

Clarendon Boston or Saratoga

the stair balustrades? There is nothing special about these and I imagine literally every stair installer will be able to do this.

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Infinite-Justice
Oct 01, 2023 6:57 pm

There is a whole lot more to know than just the answers you seek but they are a good start. Overflow outlets have a mosquito proof mesh. These…

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SaveH2O
Oct 01, 2023 2:30 pm
SaveH2O
building-expert
building-expert
1 October 2023

Pest Proofing Ventilation gaps in brick veneer home

Pest Proofing Ventilation gaps in brick veneer home

Brass fly wire, you will need to cut it, shape it and jam it into brick slots

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building-expert
Oct 01, 2023 7:31 am
building-expert

Hi all, Not sure if this is a good place for this question but I guess we'll find out! I'm a novice, building a modular room inside my garage/shed and need to create…

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Warren_
Sep 30, 2023 10:18 pm
KelliChilders
KelliChilders
30 September 2023

Indoor Plant Pots

Indoor Plant Pots

Can anyone recommend a good place to order indoor…

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KelliChilders
Sep 30, 2023 7:11 am
KelliChilders
Dan339
Dan339
29 September 2023

Timber or carpet on first floor- which looks good ?

Timber or carpet on first floor- which looks good ?

Thank you. Do I use timber floorboards for stairs or do people use timber treads? Or is both the same?

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Dan339
Sep 29, 2023 10:50 am
swam587
swam587
29 September 2023

What did this fireplace look like and restoration suggestion

What did this fireplace look like and restoration suggestion

No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online…

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swam587
Sep 29, 2023 8:16 am
hammerthis
hammerthis
28 September 2023

If a Builder is taking deposits and not getting DBI how can

If a Builder is taking deposits and not getting DBI how can

Thanks. I called VBA today and they said it was a Consumer Affairs issue, the old handball. Seems like the government organisations don't want to do their job at the moment.

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hammerthis
Sep 28, 2023 8:17 pm
SydneyElle
SydneyElle
25 September 2023

Epoxy floors in living area

Epoxy floors in living area

That would be great -Thank you.

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SydneyElle
Sep 25, 2023 2:12 pm
SydneyElle
SydneyElle
24 September 2023

Most affordable paint brand

Most affordable paint brand

Thank you. That is really helpful. Once we get the place done and passed for OC we can upgrade in the future once we get back on our feet and not paying mortgage and rent.

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SydneyElle
Sep 24, 2023 9:35 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
22 September 2023

Progress Payments - Flood rebuild

Progress Payments - Flood rebuild

haha a draw? didnt realise we were battling!

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ponzutwo
Sep 22, 2023 2:58 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 September 2023

Zero Lot Issue & Need Idea

Zero Lot Issue & Need Idea

You must be new to the internet. You're also the only person anyone here has ever heard of washing their garage wall. I hate to break it to you, there are insects and…

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ponzutwo
Sep 20, 2023 9:30 am
strannik
strannik
19 September 2023

Mains water to new house

Mains water to new house

if it's the look that you're not happy with, the easiest option would probably be to spray paint it all into the same color as the walls so it blends in. there might not…

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strannik
Sep 19, 2023 3:03 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 September 2023

Feature brick discoloured

Feature brick discoloured

hmmm id assume youll get hit with the "natural product therefore variation in colour etc" excuse. How bad are we talking? One could argue that if none of the displays or…

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ponzutwo
Sep 18, 2023 3:47 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
17 September 2023

Underground S Bend Plumbing

Underground S Bend Plumbing

Why do you say its blocked?

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BuildingandLegal
Sep 18, 2023 12:48 am
BuildingandLegal

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