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Paul Dem
Paul Dem
4 August 2020

Coloured PVC Pipes

Coloured PVC Pipes

Hi all, Just wondering if any plumbers (or anyone…

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Paul Dem
Aug 04, 2020 5:07 pm
Lisa06
Lisa06
4 August 2020

LPOD Query

LPOD Query

It was a volume builder. I just found out that the independent plumber who plumbed the tank is unlicensed so there's no compliance certificate. I just spoke to him. He…

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Lisa06
Aug 04, 2020 3:39 pm
Jamesc1668
Jamesc1668
4 August 2020

Cost of remote double garage door

Cost of remote double garage door

Hi Pman. I believe you have done your garage upgrade. Please could you recommend a place for getting a good quote. Thanks in advance James

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Jamesc1668
Aug 04, 2020 12:25 pm
wmrajput
wmrajput
4 August 2020

Cracks in External Walls

Cracks in External Walls

Thanks for your input. the thing is I would know when to be concerned, that is why though someone with more knowledge could advise. regards,

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wmrajput
Aug 04, 2020 11:58 am
MBX3
MBX3
3 August 2020

Changing crossover

Changing crossover

Hi All, We designed a 30 Sq home on 479sqm block. Some elements follow Vastu but mainly based on wishes of family, practicality and keeping living north oriented with…

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MBX3
Aug 03, 2020 12:54 pm
MBX3
nixmal
nixmal
2 August 2020

McDonald Jones

McDonald Jones

hi, we are looking at doing a knock down rebuild with McDonald Jones ( the Castleton) in Sydney. Would appreciate any feedback on the quality from ppl who are currently…

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nixmal
Aug 02, 2020 9:27 am
harryb26
harryb26
1 August 2020

Gravel Driveway Repair

Gravel Driveway Repair

Hi Guys Thought i would share this video i made…

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harryb26
Aug 01, 2020 10:27 pm
harryb26
HarryOoi
HarryOoi
1 August 2020

Metricon

Metricon

Hi I am wondering if anyone has built with Metricon around Strathfield area and if yes would you recommend the site manager? Thanks Harry

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HarryOoi
Aug 01, 2020 9:58 pm
michaelyoni64
michaelyoni64
1 August 2020

new build. brocken bricks used throughout internal brickwork

new build. brocken bricks used throughout internal brickwork

Care to name the builder. Get a building inspector there before its all covered.

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michaelyoni64
Aug 01, 2020 12:44 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 August 2020

Builder's Warranty Query

Builder's Warranty Query

@ forrestmount, you have failed to understand the context I used to describe the VBA. The etymology of the word retarded is traced back to the Latin words…

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SaveH2O
Aug 01, 2020 10:17 am
SaveH2O
Stewie D
Stewie D
31 July 2020

Tree removal

Tree removal

This kind of conversation really need someone who is a professional , you might want to check their site in any case it will help in the future reference.

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Stewie D
Jul 31, 2020 7:29 am
WooodSI
WooodSI
31 July 2020

Waffle Slab - Large Aquarium

Waffle Slab - Large Aquarium
1, 2

I think you should talk with him and if you have some knowledge of construction topics, I bet he might change the way of thinking.

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WooodSI
Jul 31, 2020 1:32 am
WooodSI
Lara B
Lara B
30 July 2020

Exterior paint colours

Exterior paint colours

Hi, Can anyone please offer any advice or recommendations? I live in North Queensland and intending to have either a Colorbond Surfmist or Shale Grey roof, with Basalt…

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Lara B
Jul 30, 2020 12:14 pm
Silveryblue
Silveryblue
29 July 2020

Brighton Homes

Brighton Homes

That is strange, I have heard that people can visit their studio to look at what’s on offer before signing a preliminary agreement I don’t think they openly advertise…

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Silveryblue
Jul 29, 2020 10:37 pm
bawbawguy
bawbawguy
29 July 2020

gyprock / plaster board adhesive

gyprock / plaster board adhesive

Yes the paper has come away from the back of the plaster board and the board has dropped down slightly, falling away from the wooden joist. I could remove the damaged…

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bawbawguy
Jul 29, 2020 10:00 pm
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bday40
Jul 29, 2020 7:08 pm

A horizontal beam in my backyard fence has rotted and broken and needs replacing. The problem is that if I buy a beam of the correct length I will not be able to slot it…

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Kafka
Jul 29, 2020 9:36 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 July 2020

Extending Wifi connection to shed

Extending Wifi connection to shed

Good luck with your exams. Those types of qualifications will mean that you will never be out of work. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 29, 2020 8:50 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 July 2020

Extended/raised roof legit

Extended/raised roof legit

Hi Pricey102 That Extension is non compliant consult with your Council Building Surveyor They will require you to have the trusses certified by a Structural Engineer…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 29, 2020 8:37 am
StructuralBIMGuy
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
28 July 2020

I want to buy a Miele C2 vacuum cleaner.

I want to buy a Miele C2 vacuum cleaner.

But since you have pets in your house, I don't think the c2 will be a good choice. I searched online a bit. I found a source where all miele c variants have been…

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GGeorge551
Jul 28, 2020 10:45 pm
GGeorge551
thangam
thangam
28 July 2020

looking some suggestion to close outdoor area.

looking some suggestion to close outdoor area.

can you share the pictures please

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thangam
Jul 28, 2020 9:04 pm

Technology is always advancing, so why stay stuck in the past with traditional methods of designing your future home... Virtual Reality is shaping…

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4Dco
Jul 28, 2020 5:59 pm
4Dco
Revinator
Revinator
28 July 2020

Plan feedback please

Plan feedback please

Not a bad layout but your draftie needs to go back to school. God those leader lines. 1500wide entry hall is a massive waste in my opinion. Give more to the guest room…

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Revinator
Jul 28, 2020 2:02 pm
Revinator
Huggies
Huggies
28 July 2020

Leaf / gutter guard - recommendations

Leaf / gutter guard - recommendations

I asked my builder to quote for gutter and leaf guard and they quoted nearly $9000. Is this a reasonable price? It sounds a lot for what I gather. Can the guard be…

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Huggies
Jul 28, 2020 12:53 am
paulrob
paulrob
27 July 2020

Garage door

Garage door

Hi, has anyone gone for the glass/Perspex clear panels on their garage doors. I've been quoted $780 from H&H

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paulrob
Jul 27, 2020 4:28 pm
Joker
Joker
26 July 2020

Announcing limited availability and gradual retirement

Announcing limited availability and gradual retirement

You quickly learn who the best are in their fields and hope the standard is repeated ,too good for the industry to loose.

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Joker
Jul 26, 2020 3:07 pm
SBG14
SBG14
26 July 2020

Concrete Driveway Lights

Concrete Driveway Lights

Hi all, I am currently organising our long driveway to be concreted, and I am considering putting in embedded lights in on either side. I am wondering if anybody has done…

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SBG14
Jul 26, 2020 2:32 pm
SBG14
building-expert
building-expert
26 July 2020

Warning about suggested repairs of slab heave

Warning about suggested repairs of slab heave
1, 2, 3

As I thought VCAT mediators are very knowledgeable and professional but don't care about justice. Their job is to bang two heads together and get them to sign on the…

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building-expert
Jul 26, 2020 2:08 pm
building-expert
jimbo73
jimbo73
26 July 2020

Water drops from bathroom fan

Water drops from bathroom fan

Hi l noticed today some water drops coming from my bathroom ceiling fan / light , It only happens when l have a hot shower and have the ceiling fan on, l dont think its a…

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jimbo73
Jul 26, 2020 9:57 am
ARGUS
ARGUS
25 July 2020

Carlisle flooring??

Carlisle flooring??

If you’re truly worried about water resistance then I’ll also suggest tiles 400x400 standard tiles aren’t too small Most Carlisle T-range displays have standard…

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ARGUS
Jul 25, 2020 10:13 pm
Joker
Joker
25 July 2020

Canceling the renovation contract

Canceling the renovation contract

Can I ask,why did u sign a contract without a full price.

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Joker
Jul 25, 2020 6:25 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
25 July 2020

home ducted heating

home ducted heating

Ask the admins to transfer this question to the right section - "Heating and Cooling" Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 25, 2020 7:50 am
Shan_brad
Shan_brad
24 July 2020

Overshadowing but not overshadowing

Overshadowing but not overshadowing
1, 2

Hi jova We are experiencing somewhat similar problems neighbour Has objected our build stating overshadowing Did you get approval or did you change plan completely…

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Shan_brad
Jul 24, 2020 8:22 pm
Kellwood
Kellwood
24 July 2020

Building our new home

Building our new home

We have just bought a property in Mansfield Victoria. We are on a very rift budget to build. We are looking at building or relocating a house . Anybody out their have any…

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Kellwood
Jul 24, 2020 12:44 pm
chippy
chippy
24 July 2020

Wall insulation

Wall insulation

If you have a dark colour roof (in fact any colour really) I'd opt for sarking under the tiles. There are a few benefits to that.

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chippy
Jul 24, 2020 10:34 am
chippy
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 July 2020

Roof design for addition to home

Roof design for addition to home

Your designer should be coming up with a few of these scenarios and doing a couple of 3D isometrics to show you what is possible. He/she is using a CAD program so they…

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Stewie D
Jul 24, 2020 7:57 am
Lisa06
Lisa06
23 July 2020

Structural Engineer Recommendation In Melbourne

Structural Engineer Recommendation In Melbourne

I guess you're rubbing off on me ;) Thanks for the recommendation -I will check him out. We don't need him just yet, I'm just getting prepared. Thank you :)

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Lisa06
Jul 23, 2020 7:08 pm
JJ2019
JJ2019
23 July 2020

Any recommendation for fencer and landscaper in Craigieburn?

Any recommendation for fencer and landscaper in Craigieburn?

Any recommendation for fencer and landscaper in Craigieburn? Any help would be appreciated.

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JJ2019
Jul 23, 2020 2:30 pm
JJ2019
rcj162000
rcj162000
23 July 2020

Render or bagging?

Render or bagging?

You are better off with render. Bagging is just ugly and looks unfinished in my opinion. If you are gonna cover the brick, might as well cover it completely

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rcj162000
Jul 23, 2020 12:28 pm
Ghandaji
Ghandaji
23 July 2020

Wisdom Home disappointed Owner

Wisdom Home disappointed Owner

Looks pretty bad mate

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Ghandaji
Jul 23, 2020 10:52 am

Find a local 3D Bim engineer heres why my2c 1. 3D Bim Designers, can't do the coding, nor can they certify the engineering, they are just artists and drafters 2. 3D Bim…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jul 22, 2020 10:29 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Stewie D
Stewie D
22 July 2020

Can I use these staples for insulation strapping?

Can I use these staples for insulation strapping?

Even the 16mm staples should suffice but buy the 22mm anyway. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 22, 2020 7:39 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
22 July 2020

WAFFLE POD SLAB / RAFT SLAB / Conventional Slab

WAFFLE POD SLAB / RAFT SLAB / Conventional Slab

Tell me anyone else who gives you a lifetime warranty for anything? A warranty that means exactly that. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 22, 2020 7:31 am
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
22 July 2020

Zero boundary fencing

Zero boundary fencing

It looks weird. you should need to rebuild it.

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GGeorge551
Jul 22, 2020 12:38 am
GGeorge551
Jo11
Jo11
21 July 2020

landscaping questions

landscaping questions

Hi everyone I have questions regarding landscaping and retaining walls, and would like some advice please thanks. we will be reaching Practical Completion inspection soon…

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Jo11
Jul 21, 2020 5:44 pm
d@n
d@n
20 July 2020

Roof, gutter and fascia colours

Roof, gutter and fascia colours

How did you go?

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d@n
Jul 20, 2020 7:35 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
20 July 2020

Defect causing loud sound

Defect causing loud sound

Our roof does this, although it’s somewhat less distracting. Metal things expand and contract as a result of temperature fluctuations more than masonry things do.…

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arcadelt
Jul 20, 2020 4:28 pm
Mauromario
Mauromario
20 July 2020

BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB

BONDEK SLAB...CUTTING A STRIP DRAIN ALONG EDGE OF SLAB

Are you in Melbourne if yes contact burrat engineering he good at what he does he is a civil and structural engineer. Give him a ring , his name is Steve Buratt. Thats…

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Mauromario
Jul 20, 2020 12:36 am
CoastalNewBuild
CoastalNewBuild
19 July 2020

Coastal gutter brackets

Coastal gutter brackets

its a grey area 100m to 200m. depends on high tide mark. thats a ballte tat will never be resolved between myslef and builder and ultra is in the signed spec. we are all…

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CoastalNewBuild
Jul 19, 2020 11:30 pm
CoastalNewBuild
CoastalNewBuild
19 July 2020

structural steel and corrosion

structural steel and corrosion

yep already did that once, sent them the table as i attached in the orignal post and all of the bigger structural steel was pulled out (after initially refusing before i…

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CoastalNewBuild
Jul 19, 2020 11:27 pm

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