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jimbo73
jimbo73
21 January

rust on house I Beams

rust on house I Beams
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THanks , l got a licensed building inspector to look at the rust, he said its just surface rust and it would take many years to become a problem because the beams are so…

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jimbo73
Jan 21, 2024 3:58 pm
ACTRenovator
ACTRenovator
20 January

Ipad Construction Apps

Ipad Construction Apps

Hey I just purchased an apple ipad to use on site. If you are using an ipad on site, I was wondering what you all are using for construction related apps to make site…

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ACTRenovator
Jan 20, 2024 10:08 pm

I have a bad experience with Bondor. I had 2 packs delivered to my home & was not ready to use them. Left them in delivered packs. When I opened them, the straps had…

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geekaybee
Jan 19, 2024 1:20 am
Detour
Detour
18 January

What can I cover this with?

What can I cover this with?

Excellent, thanks for the tip ... not in Sydney, but I might give the Dy Mark a try, cheers

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860
Detour
Jan 18, 2024 10:14 pm
SamMac
SamMac
18 January

Tap in rain water tank?

Tap in rain water tank?

Can a plumber put a tap on a rain water tank which is full? Tank is similar to one in photo. Cheers.

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762
SamMac
Jan 18, 2024 9:03 pm
Sandii.c
Sandii.c
18 January

Terry road box hill

Terry road box hill

I brought terry road box hill in June 2022 House was meant to be completed Nov 2023 That did not happen I had to chase them so much to the land Registration and…

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Sandii.c
Jan 18, 2024 7:50 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 January

Cost of building 3 x Townhouses after knockdown

Cost of building 3 x Townhouses after knockdown

multiple occ properties are always billed by trades at a premium, rarely per sqm for the lot. You either have trades you know whoe will do by sqm or youre going to get…

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ponzutwo
Jan 18, 2024 4:54 pm

Hi It came to my attention after the handover that - The facade cladding on the face and the side are not straight. -The face tapers down by 50mm from left to right and…

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Mox80
Jan 18, 2024 1:48 pm

Just wondering if this is hardwired or can I remove it myself?

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Detour
Jan 18, 2024 1:25 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
18 January

Facade Render cracks

Facade Render cracks

The mesh is often stuck on wall first then rendered over, which means it does nothing Not to specifications Get a scope of works in writing before start, needs to be…

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Pedro4137
Jan 18, 2024 11:24 am
jas25t
jas25t
18 January

Scaffolding extending over my property

Scaffolding extending over my property

Ask for some kickplate to be added and also for tradies to be requested to use lanyards on tools on that side of the building. Be respectful and have the discussion…

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732
jas25t
Jan 18, 2024 7:21 am
Rain8928
Rain8928
18 January

Brick wall small step cracks

Brick wall small step cracks

Do I need to concern about this pattern of crack? Is this crack showing some signs of bigger problems? Thanks for any suggestions!

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Rain8928
Jan 18, 2024 5:52 am
Venn Diagram
Venn Diagram
17 January

Ethernet ports for my new home aren’t working

Ethernet ports for my new home aren’t working

Okay sorry silly me, my wife has solves the mystery for me. It’s because the labels on the ports are all wrongly positioned by the builder hence it confuses me.

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920
Venn Diagram
Jan 17, 2024 10:34 pm
chippy
chippy
17 January

Storm water extension?

Storm water extension?

If you need to be able to access these then you may need to dig them out and cut them so you can add a socket and a riser to the required height. We normally add a…

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chippy
Jan 17, 2024 9:03 am
chippy
chippy
chippy
17 January

Concreting over concrete?

Concreting over concrete?

Just get as close as you can without hitting the posts. Once you are close to the edge of the path the chance of cracking is minimised.

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chippy
Jan 17, 2024 8:18 am
chippy

Hi there I have a Panasonic ducted air con system.…

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webstrats
Jan 16, 2024 12:49 pm
webstrats
Mox80
Mox80
15 January

Black gloss enamel

Black gloss enamel

This link might answer your question. I had the same issue and it turned out to be the roller. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painti ... %20coating.

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Mox80
Jan 15, 2024 10:54 pm
noviice
noviice
15 January

Project builder - value for money

Project builder - value for money

As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is…

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22306
noviice
Jan 15, 2024 5:40 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
15 January

Finding materials in stormwater drain

Finding materials in stormwater drain

in the stormwater pit or the drain? Those dont look like theyd fit in the drain. Separately, the pits do get stuff in them during the course of the build. For the most…

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ponzutwo
Jan 15, 2024 9:38 am
Pulse
Pulse
13 January

Boundary wall and Waterproofing

Boundary wall and Waterproofing

just talk to them, tell them it is unsightly and ask them for a solution. Any reasonable person would render it for you or do something similar. If they give you trouble…

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Pulse
Jan 13, 2024 10:13 pm
building-expert
building-expert
13 January

Damp Internal Wall

Damp Internal Wall

You can use hairdryer

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7453
building-expert
Jan 13, 2024 1:07 pm
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
13 January

Ceiling collapse

Ceiling collapse

Ceiling collapse is most likely from roof water leaks.

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7805
building-expert
Jan 13, 2024 11:12 am
building-expert
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 January

Gaps in window jabs

Gaps in window jabs

Sorry I missed this, simply put this is a pathetic job, and as it stands it is non-compliant... I think the worst part is not in the quality of the workmanship so much…

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ECOECO
Jan 12, 2024 5:33 pm
ECOECO

if the original house is in good condition most of what you listed could be added in stages without the need for KDR and costs and disruption of having to live elsewhere…

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oklouise
Jan 10, 2024 11:27 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
8 January

How should l remove rust from steel i beams

How should l remove rust from steel i beams

if l cannot get a sandblaster would a sander with sandpaper be better then a wire brush

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jimbo73
Jan 08, 2024 5:47 pm
chippy
chippy
7 January

What tree is this?

What tree is this?

Fellow Perth dweller. Looks like pruns nigra. It's a dark leaf flowering plum. Doesn't get massive and is easily trimmed deciduous tree. Very popular in small gardens in Perth

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chippy
Jan 07, 2024 5:23 pm
chippy
Edin
Edin
7 January

Relevel Portico

Relevel Portico

Does anybody who I can contact to adjust the portico on the ground to relevel the portico and roof?

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685
Edin
Jan 07, 2024 11:16 am
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Tine
Jan 07, 2024 8:29 am
jeniferden
jeniferden
6 January

Dealing with stress and anxiety in regards to your house aft

Dealing with stress and anxiety in regards to your house aft

I'm really sorry to hear about all the challenges you've faced, especially during such a significant time like the handover of…

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jeniferden
Jan 06, 2024 9:12 am
lukazi
lukazi
5 January

Electric gate for s Street front villa

Electric gate for s Street front villa

Hi all. I'm thinking of installing an electric gate in front of this street front villa (link below). The gate would be between the bush on the left and the letter box on…

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lukazi
Jan 05, 2024 1:28 am
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
4 January

Daniela Appliances

Daniela Appliances

Not personally but they seem to be reviewed ok via https://www.productreview.com.au/listin ... appliances

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MarkusjOZ
Jan 04, 2024 9:27 am
MarkusjOZ
GuyR
GuyR
3 January

Boundary surveys - rural

Boundary surveys - rural

Hi Renee, Boundaries in NSW are generally shown on Deposited Plans. When they put boundaries into SIX Maps from these plans, there are various reasons that these often do…

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GuyR
Jan 03, 2024 2:32 pm
noviice
noviice
2 January

Framing question

Framing question

You have not employed legitimate carpenters that is with oath

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noviice
Jan 02, 2024 11:26 pm

Concrete roof tiles - is this normal?

Concrete roof tiles - is this normal?

Do you have solar on the roof, because if its not a laying defect it looks almost like someone has been walking all over the roof in the mid section of the tile (weakest…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 02, 2024 11:24 pm
BuildingandLegal
noviice
noviice
2 January

Deck advice

Deck advice

1. Depth gauge, wrap duct tape where you wish to terminate your drilling onto the drill bit and use your eyes throughout performing. 2. 2 vs' 4, most at bunnings will…

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noviice
Jan 02, 2024 11:18 pm

Enamel paints

Enamel paints

The yellowing mainly occurs to white or very light colours.

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 02, 2024 11:13 pm
BuildingandLegal

Please advice, are roof flashings required at the end of the

Please advice, are roof flashings required at the end of the

Minimum overhang into gutter must be 50mm, turn down tool should not split the sheet. it seems wrong tool for the profile was used, the flashing cannot slope back. Rib…

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building-expert
Jan 02, 2024 7:29 pm
building-expert
noviice
noviice
31 December 2023

Career outlook and propects

Career outlook and propects

The alternative is to grow the carpentry business, never learn formwork, and use the funds generated to career

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noviice
Dec 31, 2023 8:58 pm
zillah
zillah
31 December 2023

Measuring drill bits sizes

Measuring drill bits sizes

I have a box of quality drill bits that seem to be new but their engraved sizes covered by rust ,,,,I tried to sand them to see their sizes but still I am finding…

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850
zillah
Dec 31, 2023 5:36 pm
waxinggibbous
waxinggibbous
31 December 2023

That SINKing feeling

That SINKing feeling

Perhaps widen the hole a bit more and insert a nice piece of timber and make it an in counter knife block??

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waxinggibbous
Dec 31, 2023 4:36 pm
waxinggibbous
abrogard
abrogard
30 December 2023

Cut metal with a mitre saw?

Cut metal with a mitre saw?

Fine with me... just let 'em step in with some affordable (but good) gear...

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abrogard
Dec 30, 2023 7:11 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
29 December 2023

New development overlooks into my yard

New development overlooks into my yard

Plant some bamboo along the fenceline :D

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MarkusjOZ
Dec 29, 2023 6:59 pm
MarkusjOZ
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
25 December 2023

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA

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ownerinproblem
Dec 25, 2023 10:57 am
felant
felant
24 December 2023

Garage builder, Adelaide

Garage builder, Adelaide

Building a new home, and looking for a garage builder (home builder not contracted to do this). Someone to build steel garage (double), colorbond, including supply and…

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1935
felant
Dec 24, 2023 3:08 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 December 2023

Clarendon Eaves and Guttering Issue

Clarendon Eaves and Guttering Issue

The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's…

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SaveH2O
Dec 22, 2023 12:57 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 December 2023

Water backlog around side of house

Water backlog around side of house

Thanks for the photos. You need to know whether the inflow or the overflow pipe is leaking and this is a simple process of elimination. INFLOW: The vertical riser…

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3877
SaveH2O
Dec 20, 2023 4:10 pm
SaveH2O
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 December 2023

Theft and Vandalism at lock up stage

Theft and Vandalism at lock up stage

sure. its the builders problem.

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ponzutwo
Dec 20, 2023 11:17 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 December 2023

Land tax exemption

Land tax exemption

the exemption applies only to your principal place of residence - so you must live in it. The 200 days is continuous. You also have to apply for the exemption.

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ponzutwo
Dec 20, 2023 11:00 am
batesy1967
batesy1967
19 December 2023

Bentley on Riggs

Bentley on Riggs

Just looking at land in there now.

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3657
batesy1967
Dec 19, 2023 12:48 pm

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