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1rocky
1rocky
20 February 2015

Steel post and rail fence - need to get access

Steel post and rail fence - need to get access

taking out the top rail and panel takes us about the 10 mins also

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1rocky
Feb 20, 2015 12:46 pm
robbie_p
robbie_p
15 February 2015

Cavity sliding doors - stay or go?

Cavity sliding doors - stay or go?

ahhh slotted rails.. didnt see that.. got the rail out nice and easily :) Thanks!

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robbie_p
Feb 15, 2015 4:11 pm
qebtel
qebtel
13 February 2015

Boundary Realignment - Adelaide

Boundary Realignment - Adelaide

IT can vary enormously council to council, and state to state. In Qld, the two resultant lots will be treated as "new " lots - lol. This lets them load you up with…

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qebtel
Feb 13, 2015 12:43 pm
Bruno Albanese
Bruno Albanese
12 February 2015

Photos of PGH Oyster bricks? Which colour mortar??

Photos of PGH Oyster bricks? Which colour mortar??

Hi Building_2015, We would love to assist you with information re the best motar options with your PGH Oyster bricks, please feel free to contact us on 8300 8222 so we…

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Bruno Albanese
Feb 12, 2015 2:15 pm
qebtel
qebtel
28 January 2015

Fencing companing goes into Administration, what now?

Fencing companing goes into Administration, what now?

Never pay a fencing contractor a deposit. They just dont need it. Anything they buy they can re use elsewhere.

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qebtel
Jan 28, 2015 3:52 pm
simonr23
simonr23
28 January 2015

bought new built house, couple of concerns

bought new built house, couple of concerns

Sa water came out yesterday and found the access point was buried under our lawn. They fitted an extension and lid at ground level for us. I have the plumbers plans from…

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simonr23
Jan 28, 2015 7:18 am
Andrewnguyen
Andrewnguyen
23 January 2015

Asbestos and old concrete dumped underneath our land

Asbestos and old concrete dumped underneath our land

Many thanks to Charles and Stewie for answering my question. As you can imagine, we are pretty much devastated when the buildet who has 27 years of experience said he had…

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Andrewnguyen
Jan 23, 2015 10:12 pm
joea
joea
23 January 2015

Walk in wardobe ideas

Walk in wardobe ideas

Thanks guys! Its appears that the options at Ikea / Bunnings seem to be quite popular, so we will give those a try. We were just worried that…

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joea
Jan 23, 2015 1:01 pm
joea
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
9 December 2014

If builders and tradespeople are supposedly so incompetent

If builders and tradespeople are supposedly so incompetent
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Right. This thread is derailing and certain individuals need to consider what is acceptable behaviour here. This is not a forum for throwing out generalised insults no…

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Bluesuede
Dec 09, 2014 10:57 am
Bluesuede
Tristanium
Tristanium
13 October 2014

Double glazing alternatives

Double glazing alternatives

Yes - you could try Low-E glazing - which is a high performance, single glass - generally cheaper than double glazing. What climate are you in - from the sounds of your…

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Tristanium
Oct 13, 2014 1:40 pm
Tristanium
Mahalia27
Mahalia27
12 October 2014

First Time home builders

First Time home builders

Yes, we have a block in Stage 3 at Mawson Green mercury670 :) I've started a Mawson Green community thread here - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=73494&hilit=mawson+green Come and…

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Mahalia27
Oct 12, 2014 12:30 pm
dgriffen
dgriffen
11 October 2014

Subdivision investigation Adelaide

Subdivision investigation Adelaide

By now you probably would be well & truly into it if you haven't finished it by now. However, the best way to do this is to look at trying to keep the original house. How…

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dgriffen
Oct 11, 2014 1:13 pm
dgriffen
dgriffen
10 October 2014

Another fencing question

Another fencing question

I thin you will find that the cost will already be included in the land. Still best to ask, but I would imagine the land agent will just say it is included when in fact…

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dgriffen
Oct 10, 2014 11:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 October 2014

Structural problem or normal movement?

Structural problem or normal movement?

Hi Hoffy Get as much info as you can…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 10, 2014 9:03 am
StructuralBIMGuy
sparky_JsP
sparky_JsP
9 October 2014

How to start a subcontractor company?

How to start a subcontractor company?

Hi Register a business name: http://www.asic.gov.au/bn-apply Apply for a ABN & GST: http://www.business.gov.au/registration ... r-abn.aspx Basically your Good to go

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sparky_JsP
Oct 09, 2014 1:07 pm
sparky_JsP
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 October 2014

How to learn/design Structured Cabling System?

How to learn/design Structured Cabling System?

What sort of cabling system electrical, data etc ?There is software that designs, engineers, 3D Models, does simulations and does realistic photo presentations Try…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 09, 2014 9:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Handy007
Handy007
3 October 2014

Buying a sloping block Advice and Help

Buying a sloping block Advice and Help

Don't be afraid to spend extra money on good drainage and footings. This is so important IMO.....

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Handy007
Oct 03, 2014 11:21 pm
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
2 October 2014

Custom Build, best way to go about this

Custom Build, best way to go about this

Custom building is a definite a way of achieving exactly what you require in your home design. Most of the larger building companies have a one plan suits all attitude and…

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Berstan Homes
Oct 02, 2014 1:19 pm
Berstan Homes
newbuild14
newbuild14
28 September 2014

Surfmist, Windspray or Dune Roof... seeking some wisdom.

Surfmist, Windspray or Dune Roof... seeking some wisdom.

We are having surfmist roof with Augusta limestone bricks, crisp white window frames, surfmist gutters etc but a dune render to the front left. Hopefully it all goes together :)

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newbuild14
Sep 28, 2014 8:19 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
20 September 2014

Colour coordination for kitchen bench top

Colour coordination for kitchen bench top

If you can post pics of your selections it would help forum members out a lot...

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Treeseachanger
Sep 20, 2014 7:15 pm
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qebtel
Sep 19, 2014 12:04 pm
Who Built That
Who Built That
19 September 2014

App testers wanted South Australians with iPhone's only

App testers wanted South Australians with iPhone's only

We are only in beta test mode and definitely intend to release in Android. It's better that we test and validate our hypothesis in iOS and get everything right before…

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Who Built That
Sep 19, 2014 10:53 am
Who Built That
Who Built That
19 September 2014

App testers wanted South Australians with iPhone's only

App testers wanted South Australians with iPhone's only

We are looking for App testers for an exciting new App aimed at those building and renovating. Please send me an email to greg@whobuiltthat.com.au with your name and…

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Who Built That
Sep 19, 2014 10:46 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 September 2014

Boundary survey shows neighbours are occupying our land

Boundary survey shows neighbours are occupying our land

Have a look around near the fence, the exact boundary peg should be a metal pin/peg which is flush with/in the ground and could easily be covered with…

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Stewie D
Sep 11, 2014 1:38 pm
gypsydaze
gypsydaze
3 September 2014

Staining internal concrete floors (marble look??)

Staining internal concrete floors (marble look??)

Hi everyone :D I am new to this forum and new to owning/renovating an old miner's cottage (1850). One project - (of MANY more to come) - is to do something to about the…

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gypsydaze
Sep 03, 2014 11:24 pm
building-expert
building-expert
15 August 2014

Holiday House, not Beachfront. Does it matter?

Holiday House, not Beachfront. Does it matter?

Yes thanks snufl, they blow my head gasket. The three opinions I wanted to get across are that: 1 get the views if you can, waterfront or not, 2 get in now and upgrade…

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building-expert
Aug 15, 2014 11:55 am
building-expert
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 July 2014

How to add images to post

How to add images to post

How to embed a photo on this site... viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58434&start=20 About fourteen posts down This is for uploading a photo to photobucket. Other file hosting sites…

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Stewie D
Jul 14, 2014 11:47 am
Frenchie
Frenchie
7 July 2014

Anyone ever pulled out a laminate kitchen benchtop?

Anyone ever pulled out a laminate kitchen benchtop?

Thanks qebtel and Beetaloo! Fantastic tips and things to look for:-)

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Frenchie
Jul 07, 2014 2:21 pm
boosta
boosta
27 June 2014

How much notice to give to neighbours re: demolition

How much notice to give to neighbours re: demolition

Give them as much notice as you can, and then remind them regulary as it comes closer to the demolition. Suggest that there might be dust in the…

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boosta
Jun 27, 2014 10:09 am
steevo
steevo
11 June 2014

Transportable homes- anybody done it? Where did you start??

Transportable homes- anybody done it? Where did you start??

Just be careful and check with a broker etc first,as I have heard banks are reluctant to lend on transportable homes cheers steve

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steevo
Jun 11, 2014 3:58 pm
insider
insider
5 June 2014

Pre-wetting the block before earthworks? Yes or no?

Pre-wetting the block before earthworks? Yes or no?

I would agree with leaving it for 12 months a full cycle of the seasons.If it was my block I would do a soil test after demo and ask for moisture samples to be taken then…

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insider
Jun 05, 2014 10:00 pm
insider
Ms_Teapot
Ms_Teapot
24 May 2014

Built in Robes - Adelaide

Built in Robes - Adelaide

Hi I'm looking for 3 companies to get BIR quotes from - any advice where to start?! Something with reasonable quality without being outrageously priced preferably.

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Ms_Teapot
May 24, 2014 9:02 pm
magoo
magoo
22 May 2014

Any Info on the Oxford by Rendition

Any Info on the Oxford by Rendition

We were also custom with rendition, several years ago now and costs per square meter including garage, porch, alfresco and balcony was around $1430. Was a double storey…

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magoo
May 22, 2014 4:18 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
15 May 2014

Is it okay to pass waste pipe through footings?

Is it okay to pass waste pipe through footings?

Is the floor a suspended timber frame ie floor sheeting over timber floor joists & bearers and brick veneer walls on strip footings ? If it is, how much room is there…

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Stewie D
May 15, 2014 11:31 am
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
10 May 2014

Recommendation for independent building inspector in Adelaid

Recommendation for independent building inspector in Adelaid

I am also interested as I am presently building. ST13 - what sort of price are you paying. pm if you can. Thanks.

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Beetaloo
May 10, 2014 12:54 pm
Beetaloo
ddarroch
ddarroch
25 April 2014

No Gas, 4 choices. Which one

No Gas, 4 choices. Which one

If you're going electric for cooking, induction seems the way to go. Though still quite expensive I think.

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ddarroch
Apr 25, 2014 1:58 am
Ninka
Ninka
18 April 2014

Anyone building with Statesman (SA) used George Giannakakis?

Anyone building with Statesman (SA) used George Giannakakis?

Hi, I know your post is from last year but I have just signed up to build the Hampstead, actually it's a modified version of it, and George has been helping me with it. he…

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Ninka
Apr 18, 2014 6:51 pm
Ninka
KGsGirl
KGsGirl
12 April 2014

real estate referrals

real estate referrals

It isn't illegal but possibly questionable as to his motives. I would personally use someone independent from the agent completely as you don't know what motives the…

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KGsGirl
Apr 12, 2014 2:48 pm
KGsGirl
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 April 2014

Carpenter rates

Carpenter rates

If you do a search on the forums you will get a few hits. If you also go to the OB section and trawl through some of the older threads, there are a few there regarding…

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Stewie D
Apr 08, 2014 7:21 am
qebtel
qebtel
6 April 2014

Shed wall on boundary being used as a retaining wall- advice

Shed wall on boundary being used as a retaining wall- advice

Your option is the same as any such boundary dispute 1. Talk to the Centre Manager/Director in person, and tell them you will follow up with a written notice (for legal…

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qebtel
Apr 06, 2014 9:54 am
deluxes
deluxes
3 April 2014

Soil Tests

Soil Tests

Ours was 14 business days from the day the engineers went to site, till we had the report and costings back from the builder. So, just over 2.5 weeks.

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deluxes
Apr 03, 2014 11:28 am
deluxes
IssyandOzzy
IssyandOzzy
16 March 2014

Help with exterior colors please!

Help with exterior colors please!

Hi Steevo, Im Issy and Im new to this. Have you used this website to help you pick out colours with the house? http://colorbond.autech.com.au/onlinevisualiser/ This…

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IssyandOzzy
Mar 16, 2014 9:40 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
3 March 2014

Earthworks - to level or not to level the block?

Earthworks - to level or not to level the block?

It will depend a lot on whether you intend to have formally landscaped backyard with lush plants, waterfalls etc and minimal lawn. Stepped landscaping can look very nice…

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Stewie D
Mar 03, 2014 7:51 am
Lex
Lex
1 March 2014

Withdrawing from a house and land package deal

Withdrawing from a house and land package deal

... It has been 7 months since we signed the contract for the purchase of the land a contract and the contract specifies that a building contract…

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Lex
Mar 01, 2014 8:40 am
Lex
B STAR
B STAR
23 February 2014

Do you have a hot water controller?

Do you have a hot water controller?
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Many people dont know how to use it. It is more efficient to set to say 42 degrees and not mix with cold. But the biggest advantage is for when u have kids. I set mine to…

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B STAR
Feb 23, 2014 8:21 pm
deluxes
deluxes
21 February 2014

POOL QUESTIONS

POOL QUESTIONS

Sure is. There are big metal gates on the bridge entrance, which mostly stay open on weekdays/nights. They do shut them on the weekends sometimes. But, you can park at…

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deluxes
Feb 21, 2014 3:13 pm
deluxes
B STAR
B STAR
29 January 2014

Where do you get the tools you need for your job?

Where do you get the tools you need for your job?

I always consider the price of the job. If its goign to be thousands fo dollars worth I say what the heck whats a few more hundred dollars. What I have found over the…

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B STAR
Jan 29, 2014 9:42 am
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robbie_p
Jan 29, 2014 8:51 am
robbie_p
robbie_p
28 January 2014

Barrier for verandah

Barrier for verandah

Hi guys, We have a very large verandah, and below it is a terraced garden (well itsa supposed to be.. bit of a mess at the moment).

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robbie_p
Jan 28, 2014 12:18 pm
robbie_p
robbie_p
16 January 2014

Air con maintenance?

Air con maintenance?

i wonder if there is a way of finding out when it was lasted serviced?

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robbie_p
Jan 16, 2014 3:22 pm

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