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resu
resu
25 July 2023

Tapware brands

Tapware brands

Thank you fro your response, Simeon. It is good to hear that you have had a positive experience with Parisi. I am always on the lookout for reliable products, and personal…

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resu
Jul 25, 2023 9:47 pm
H0488M4105
H0488M4105
25 July 2023

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

Looks like the VCAT listings were the least of our worries... This builder now has multiple proceedings in every tribunal and court in Victoria! - Domestic Building…

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H0488M4105
Jul 25, 2023 5:53 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
24 July 2023

Firstyle Tile Selection

Firstyle Tile Selection

Hi Kaiser85, We are building with Firstyle Homes. Our build has just started, slab pour is on Saturday (hopefully!). Their standard range is pretty good. We did our…

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koffeetime
Jul 24, 2023 5:00 pm
Whelo
Whelo
24 July 2023

EPDM Deck liners or trex rain escape

EPDM Deck liners or trex rain escape

Hi, does anyone have any experience with using Trex rain escape or EPDM rubber to waterproof a deck so you have dry space underneath. Popular in the US and realize that…

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Whelo
Jul 24, 2023 4:15 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 July 2023

Low head water tank

Low head water tank

If you can calculate the reasonable charged head from let's say 100mm below the gutter to the top of where the vertical riser's horizontal discharge pipe will be, that…

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SaveH2O
Jul 23, 2023 10:06 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 July 2023

Fixing cracked stormwater PVC pipe

Fixing cracked stormwater PVC pipe

Plumbers 'can be' plumbers, made all the worse by self certification which the building surveyor invariably accepts as proof of compliance! The good thing is that you know know.

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SaveH2O
Jul 23, 2023 8:45 pm
SaveH2O
joe2022
joe2022
21 July 2023

Final Invoice vs OC

Final Invoice vs OC

Hi, I am approaching end of the build. My final invoice will be given to me soon to pay. Some context before I ask my question. 1. My builder wont do the landscaping or…

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joe2022
Jul 21, 2023 11:43 pm
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alexhales
Jul 20, 2023 9:02 pm
alexhales
Ardo
Ardo
20 July 2023

Electrical

Electrical

Must be labour only. One of those how long is a piece of wire questions.

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Ardo
Jul 20, 2023 7:17 pm
Ardo
Ardo
20 July 2023

Gable Extension Ideas and Question?

Gable Extension Ideas and Question?

I would say both styles you have pictured are steel. The lower chord of the first pic would be a massive lump if made using timber considering the size of the rafters. If…

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Ardo
Jul 20, 2023 7:13 pm
Dan87
Dan87
20 July 2023

Double door frame size

Double door frame size

Current door width is approx 2700, looking to have double doors fitted 820-820. What size does the frame need to be before door jamb? Thanks

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Dan87
Jul 20, 2023 6:31 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 July 2023

Plumbing

Plumbing

dont forget engineering and BIM rofl

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ponzutwo
Jul 20, 2023 3:06 pm
hammerthis
hammerthis
20 July 2023

Building Site Access - Victoria - New Build

Building Site Access - Victoria - New Build

For reference, this is the Austlii reference. My take on this is, that they would be breaking the law denying access to a homeowner in Victoria, or their agent from having…

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hammerthis
Jul 20, 2023 12:07 pm
Cracker7974
Cracker7974
19 July 2023

Shallow lot designs

Shallow lot designs

Would anyone on this forum know of a builder/company in Brisbane with house designs for a shallow block. I have a block 20 x 20 so with front and rear set backs I need a…

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Cracker7974
Jul 19, 2023 6:18 pm
wally97
wally97
19 July 2023

Spare Monier Tudor Barrummandi concrete tiles

Spare Monier Tudor Barrummandi concrete tiles

Our house was completed 8 years ago. Builder did not leave any spare roof tiles behind. Just found out that one tile is cracked. Wanted to replace the tile but most…

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wally97
Jul 19, 2023 4:31 pm
Brownie10
Brownie10
18 July 2023

Ryobi wet saw C-125A blade size?

Ryobi wet saw C-125A blade size?

All sorted guys. Just needed to buy a blade with the correct bush. Dunno how to delete this post, can't find any help file. Cheers.

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Brownie10
Jul 18, 2023 12:55 am
building-expert
building-expert
17 July 2023

Skillion Roof Pitch

Skillion Roof Pitch

Why don't you call and talk with someone at the town planning in your council?

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building-expert
Jul 17, 2023 10:41 pm
building-expert

OK it's been a little while! I've been busy getting time where I can to work on this. I started by grading a pad (borrowing a…

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DIY Guy
Jul 17, 2023 7:13 am
DIY Guy
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Pulse
Jul 16, 2023 9:13 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
16 July 2023

Water tank install

Water tank install

Saving water is important for a number of reasons as is good utilisation of the harvested resource but most important is having a well designed system. Unfortunately,…

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SaveH2O
Jul 16, 2023 5:00 pm
SaveH2O
dmm12
dmm12
12 July 2023

Concrete

Concrete

Bought an old hole that has had old breezeway downstairs area enclosed into a room. Finally got around to finishing pathways jn concrete around the house and unfortunately…

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dmm12
Jul 12, 2023 6:04 pm
anonymousstricly
anonymousstricly
11 July 2023

SBG Superior building group

SBG Superior building group

I started in August 2022 and still at lock up stage.. does anybody know what we can possibly do here? What options does one have?

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anonymousstricly
Jul 11, 2023 10:38 pm
Matuz
Matuz
9 July 2023

Zero lot dividing fence boundaries

Zero lot dividing fence boundaries

Hi Nicole Did you get any answers in this issue ? I have a similar issue now and don’t know how to go about moving neighbours fence back to obtain access. Thank you Vicky

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Matuz
Jul 09, 2023 10:28 am
Bender
Bender
8 July 2023

BA20A form

BA20A form

Sounds like its unsafe and therefore needs to come down. You cannot be held liable for it. 'That's what the building inspector/engineer has reported'

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Bender
Jul 08, 2023 1:56 pm
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
Winnieshome
Winnieshome
7 July 2023

Mounting wireless camera under eaves

Mounting wireless camera under eaves

Update from me! Couldn't find the trimmer - not sure if there isn't one simply because the eave is so narrow. Went ahead with the spring toggles and it all worked out…

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Winnieshome
Jul 07, 2023 2:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 July 2023

Hebel Flooring PLUS Insulation or Not?

Hebel Flooring PLUS Insulation or Not?

1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it

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Ashington Homes
Jul 06, 2023 3:49 pm
Ashington Homes
alexp79
alexp79
6 July 2023

Engineered Timber Flooring Vs Solid Timber

Engineered Timber Flooring Vs Solid Timber

Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity.

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alexp79
Jul 06, 2023 1:06 pm
sillysausage1900
sillysausage1900
4 July 2023

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

Roof Plumbing - no compliance certificate ?

For anyone that comes across this issue in the future - Just did what aussieta said and found a plumber to inspect it and sign off on it. Was difficult to find someone to…

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sillysausage1900
Jul 04, 2023 9:32 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
3 July 2023

Cause of damp along slab and patio tiles

Cause of damp along slab and patio tiles

Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the…

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BuildingandLegal
Jul 03, 2023 9:36 pm
BuildingandLegal
chippy
chippy
3 July 2023

Butchered concrete over overflow relief gully

Butchered concrete over overflow relief gully

Much a do about nothing. You can see the fall heading to the actual drains. Stormwater ingress will be minimal and it's far better to have the top sitting flush rather…

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chippy
Jul 03, 2023 6:30 pm
chippy
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Cenzo
Jul 02, 2023 8:59 pm
Sanders2
Sanders2
2 July 2023

Cracks Where a Wall Meets the Ceiling in garage

Cracks Where a Wall Meets the Ceiling in garage

It sounds like you have a crack in your garage where the wall meets the ceiling, along the shadow line on the…

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Sanders2
Jul 02, 2023 9:09 am

Hi All We are about to buy a newly constructed house…

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rupak50
Jul 01, 2023 6:48 pm
MaryO
MaryO
30 June 2023

Looking for house plans improvement recommendations

Looking for house plans improvement recommendations

Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional.

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MaryO
Jun 30, 2023 5:39 pm
Dogy Rogy
Dogy Rogy
29 June 2023

Spa Baths

Spa Baths

Ok thanks heaps for your taking the time to reply.

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Dogy Rogy
Jun 29, 2023 3:52 pm
Kai13
Kai13
28 June 2023

NCAT Order Breached

NCAT Order Breached

I am new to this forum so please bear with me. An NCAT order was breach by our neighbour regarding a retaining wall dispute. He is the owner of a building company and he…

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Kai13
Jun 28, 2023 2:00 pm
tigerzen
tigerzen
28 June 2023

Leaks on ceiling

Leaks on ceiling

There is water getting into the ceiling, I expected to find some holes in the corrugated roof but there weren't any so I suspect that the roof drip edge is letting water…

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tigerzen
Jun 28, 2023 1:55 pm
jimbo jim
jimbo jim
28 June 2023

Boutique Homes

Boutique Homes

Thanks for the insight.

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jimbo jim
Jun 28, 2023 12:14 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
dmm12
dmm12
27 June 2023

Drive way channel drain

Drive way channel drain

Yeah mine about 9 metres long and 8 wide with slope of 25% at one point but the end point of the outlet is past the side of garage and if he concretes allowing for…

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dmm12
Jun 27, 2023 7:27 am
Manz23
Manz23
26 June 2023

Restoration of old cupboard

Restoration of old cupboard

Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking some advice as to the best product to use to give it an oil but also bring it to life a…

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Manz23
Jun 26, 2023 2:28 pm
Manz23
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
vgolfoz
vgolfoz
26 June 2023

Glass Bricks and DIY

Glass Bricks and DIY

Nobody?

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vgolfoz
Jun 26, 2023 10:25 am
DebMike
DebMike
24 June 2023

Recommendation for Assistance on lodging objection

Recommendation for Assistance on lodging objection

Hi, Appreciate any recommendations for town planners or advisors who can help assist to assess and draft an objection to a neighbour’s development in Northern Beaches.…

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DebMike
Jun 24, 2023 7:32 am
Dataman
Dataman
22 June 2023

Joists under shower tray

Joists under shower tray

Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor works. Current subfloor is hardwood T&G floorboards on 90x45 joists, but intention is to…

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Dataman
Jun 22, 2023 3:24 pm
building-expert
building-expert
21 June 2023

Termite Protection

Termite Protection

Yes, neither is termite damage that is not covered by your house insurance.

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building-expert
Jun 21, 2023 1:25 pm
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 June 2023

Gutter cleaning tools for concrete tiled roof.

Gutter cleaning tools for concrete tiled roof.

No, I even have sections of narrowness where the tiles won't slide up any further. When I manage some spare time, I might play around with the first DIY part of my…

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SaveH2O
Jun 20, 2023 11:14 pm
SaveH2O
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

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