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kumar2015
kumar2015
21 March 2023

Concrete around the house

Concrete around the house

Thanks much

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kumar2015
Mar 21, 2023 2:16 pm
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
21 March 2023

Functions and work

Functions and work

hi everyone just looking for soneone to talk to. was wondering how you would get to organise functions for friends and family without having to work as a functions…

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daisy20202-7
Mar 21, 2023 4:11 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 March 2023

Need advise - concrete slab on sloped rock for pizza oven

Need advise - concrete slab on sloped rock for pizza oven

You could fill it with what you have along as the base of thr oven and the insulating components for the refractive materials are the correct materials. For ease, and…

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ponzutwo
Mar 20, 2023 5:32 pm
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 2:04 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
20 March 2023

Colorbond roof screws replacement

Colorbond roof screws replacement

l think l read the screws on a colorbond roof need to be tightened or replaced every ten to fifteen years is that true? No, this is NOT true. It…

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gommeqld
Mar 20, 2023 12:19 am

Hoping someone can please let me know if it's possible to replace the timber fascias with colorbond fascias on this home with internal style gutters. If so, is it a big…

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Benny123
Mar 18, 2023 1:55 pm
Budapest
Budapest
18 March 2023

Single story build cost

Single story build cost

Out of interest when did you sign contract? From what I’ve seen there is a huge difference between signing mid 21 vs now?

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Budapest
Mar 18, 2023 12:11 am
Tinagoo
Tinagoo
17 March 2023

Caesarstone bench join

Caesarstone bench join

Yes, we put them in . Installer used a level on carcasses before instal.

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Tinagoo
Mar 17, 2023 5:37 pm
Pulse
Pulse
16 March 2023

Private power line over property

Private power line over property

get legal advice here, if there is no easement hopefully they will need to pay for moving it. You should not need to pay unless it is a state asset, ie not a private pole.

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Pulse
Mar 16, 2023 10:11 pm
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ErikD
Mar 16, 2023 6:40 am
stanks
stanks
15 March 2023

Relocating storm water

Relocating storm water

I should mention, the court will be a crushed rock base, not concrete.

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stanks
Mar 15, 2023 8:30 pm
Deeje
Deeje
15 March 2023

Tree Removal permit fm Boroondara

Tree Removal permit fm Boroondara

In Boroondara

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Deeje
Mar 15, 2023 9:16 am
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 7:13 pm
Michelle
Dan87
Dan87
13 March 2023

Downpipe needs to be moved, advice

Downpipe needs to be moved, advice

Needing to move a existing downpipe. Am i up for a new gutter or is there a cap or plug that can seal the gutter pop? Ive been told to flip the pop? Though id rather it…

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Dan87
Mar 13, 2023 6:57 pm
Budapest
Budapest
11 March 2023

Laundry Tiles Height Level

Laundry Tiles Height Level

Are you talking about plain wall or around benches? Full height tiling looks great but is expensive. Basic tiling labour only cost us around $70/sm++ and tiles were…

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Budapest
Mar 11, 2023 12:07 pm
beetleone
beetleone
10 March 2023

Fence with problem neighbor

Fence with problem neighbor

thanks, I will check with fencers.

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beetleone
Mar 10, 2023 1:58 pm
pavsar
pavsar
10 March 2023

Indoor Swing

Indoor Swing

My first post in this forum, hoping

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pavsar
Mar 10, 2023 11:32 am
Scott19
Scott19
10 March 2023

Facade colour ideas

Facade colour ideas

Hi all, Need some help / advice on colours and ideas for new build. Quick photoshop of what I imagined in my head. Unsure if its too dark though....

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Scott19
Mar 10, 2023 12:08 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
9 March 2023

Installing wall batts for the gyprock walls

Installing wall batts for the gyprock walls

yep. cool. thermal imaging is the bomb for this stuff. Get them to run the camera over your ceilings too while they are there.

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ponzutwo
Mar 09, 2023 9:35 am
strannik
strannik
8 March 2023

Fencing - Lap & Cap. Things to look out for?

Fencing - Lap & Cap. Things to look out for?

i'd ask them to put a decent sleeper down the bottom, so that the palings don't touch the ground and rot quickly

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strannik
Mar 08, 2023 6:59 pm
Taffy
Taffy
8 March 2023

Grooves in timber laminate

Grooves in timber laminate

That's good to hear thankyou. Do they show up footprints. In my last house I had the large porcelain tiles and they were a nightmare to keep clean. What colour floor did…

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Taffy
Mar 08, 2023 2:27 pm
Taffy
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
8 March 2023

Residential sound proofing fence advice needed

Residential sound proofing fence advice needed

Nah. Example- Often dogs barking don't exceed the allowable levels, but if they're barking all day they get dealt with.

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ponzutwo
Mar 08, 2023 2:06 pm
strannik
strannik
8 March 2023

Wall Insulation Faulty Material

Wall Insulation Faulty Material

when they tested that insulation that was supposedly R2.5/R4.0, did they say what is the actual R value? the builder may be correct in saying that adding more ceiling…

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strannik
Mar 08, 2023 12:37 pm
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 5:29 am
Ashington Homes
AVM470
AVM470
6 March 2023

Insurance on mid construction build

Insurance on mid construction build

Hi Flacco, Unlikely you'll get insurance on the structure. Insurers generally won't provide insurance to a non builder for what is basically a building site - especially…

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AVM470
Mar 06, 2023 9:47 pm
Jacinta Rich
Jacinta Rich
6 March 2023

Oiling Decks - Which Product?

Oiling Decks - Which Product?

Thank you. I've not heard of Osmo. I'll check it out.

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Jacinta Rich
Mar 06, 2023 12:35 pm
Houselog
Houselog
5 March 2023

New Duplex build - my land size is 580sqm - Some say 900 min

New Duplex build - my land size is 580sqm - Some say 900 min

Hi, thanks Jason526 for sharing the above. In addition to OP's question, do you know what the rules are around R4 zoned property in Fairfield area? Not sure if a person is…

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Houselog
Mar 05, 2023 1:26 pm
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Aburke
Mar 05, 2023 7:35 am
Smukii
Smukii
4 March 2023

Asbestos ceiling tiles?

Asbestos ceiling tiles?

Hi Adam, did you ended finding out. I have the same tiles and I am in the same position. Cheers

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Smukii
Mar 04, 2023 10:50 am

Painters: what would you do? I’m painting water based over oil based trims, & the first coat of undercoat / primer has failed the scratch test. I sanded with 120 grit…

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Northsiiider
Mar 04, 2023 9:21 am
Fairworld
Fairworld
3 March 2023

No Underground Connections - Woy Woy

No Underground Connections - Woy Woy

Hey everyone, TLDR: Vacant land - no connections work done (water, electricity, etc.) We've placed a 0.25% deposit already - applying for a cooling-off extension. How…

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Fairworld
Mar 03, 2023 11:55 am
Taffy
Taffy
1 March 2023

Timber laminate or vinyl

Timber laminate or vinyl

Hi all. I'm building a new house and in the past have always tiled the hallways, kitchen, dining, family room. I was looking at Dunlop Heartridge vinyl in the colour…

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Taffy
Mar 01, 2023 9:57 pm
Taffy
StSr
StSr
28 February 2023

Connecting waste to sewer inspection point.

Connecting waste to sewer inspection point.

Sewer of course. We aren't barbarians. :) I believe it's "downstream". (Isn't everything normally downstream of vent pipe to make the vent work effectively?) In the wall…

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StSr
Feb 28, 2023 6:41 pm

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 12:53 pm
strannik
strannik
28 February 2023

Leadtime on Caeserstone

Leadtime on Caeserstone

haven't been notified, but ours was supposed to be on site about a week ago and still isn't. which may or may not be related to what you're describing.

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strannik
Feb 28, 2023 12:39 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
28 February 2023

PINK Batts or Sisalation?

PINK Batts or Sisalation?

Increasing the r value by as much as you can will be your biggest bang for buck..

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ponzutwo
Feb 28, 2023 9:26 am
Shrusti
Shrusti
28 February 2023

Building delays

Building delays

Hi, How many of us are facing building delays? We signed the contract with our builder in Oct 2021. The land got titled in Jan 2022. Building started in Aug 2022 and 260…

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Shrusti
Feb 28, 2023 9:18 am
Shrusti
Shrusti
27 February 2023

Building delay

Building delay

Hi, I

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Shrusti
Feb 27, 2023 1:20 pm
Jordanwang
Jordanwang
27 February 2023

Home renovation

Home renovation

Hey guys Just wondering, it is a freestanding house, do we need to get a permission or just can go straight for add a bathroom into existing bedroom and a kitchen into…

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Jordanwang
Feb 27, 2023 10:23 am

Hi the house was built with wrong R4.0 Ceiling and R2.5 Wall Lately We found the faulty insulation. The builder said to top up existing faulty Ceiling insulation with…

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RicsWA
Feb 26, 2023 6:22 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
26 February 2023

Complying Developement Certificate

Complying Developement Certificate

Absolutely you can, it would be far easier than seeking a modification to your current consent. all the best Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Feb 26, 2023 8:41 am
Ashington Homes

Hi, inspecting a potential house for investment. It’s 3 years old, overall good condition. I noticed on an old rug there was some fraying and what looked like insect…

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pumpkin11
Feb 25, 2023 6:04 pm

I have tried emailing them, hope the links work. I am so technologically deficient I am not not sure how to post them here, so if you are able to I would be happy for…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 25, 2023 6:01 am
Ashington Homes
Bills
Bills
23 February 2023

Resimax and Tick Homes

Resimax and Tick Homes

Hi all, Was wondering if anyone has build with Resimax and Tick homes before recently? I'm thinking of buying a house and land package with them in Wallan and have been…

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Bills
Feb 23, 2023 10:28 pm
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 5:10 pm
kprince077
kprince077
23 February 2023

Handover date

Handover date

Yes house is ready. I might get my keys tomorrow. It is just the bloody builder who won’t give me any time till the very last moment.

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kprince077
Feb 23, 2023 4:40 pm
chippy
chippy
22 February 2023

Tile edge/gap next to ceiling - if tile from bottom to top o

Tile edge/gap next to ceiling - if tile from bottom to top o

Builder said that he was looking at having no cornices up the top in the laundry. Hence the question: will it look 'ugly'?

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chippy
Feb 22, 2023 11:44 pm
chippy
beth24
beth24
21 February 2023

Tree Removal on easement - help

Tree Removal on easement - help

Hi I am in a very similar situation with a very large tree on my property that is directly on a sewage easement at the back of our house. This tree was here when we bought…

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beth24
Feb 21, 2023 8:45 pm
jkitty
jkitty
21 February 2023

YDL Stone

YDL Stone

Just checking in with people who have had YDL Stone for a while now to see how it's holding up? I've had caesarstone for 12 years now and it's been fab but…

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jkitty
Feb 21, 2023 12:15 pm

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