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pgeee
pgeee
1 May 2022

Downpipe lengths

Downpipe lengths

Does anyone know why downpipes are sold in only 2400 lengths at Bunnings, when that’s not long enough to run from the gutter across the eaves and down to the drain on a…

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pgeee
May 01, 2022 7:36 pm
Janinec
Janinec
1 May 2022

Septic or stormwater

Septic or stormwater

Hi, found this on the side of the house. Its the near the toilet,bathroom. Water company said not listed on their plans so probably not their asset. Im…

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Janinec
May 01, 2022 6:17 pm
Christine99
Christine99
30 April 2022

Building with plunkett

Building with plunkett

I am building with plunkett I will never go near these guys again signed in June 2020 house is not even close to being finished excuse after excuse I can't wait till this…

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Christine99
Apr 30, 2022 11:51 pm
J-a-y
J-a-y
30 April 2022

Bulge in external wall - prepurchase.

Bulge in external wall - prepurchase.

Ended up not purchasing.

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J-a-y
Apr 30, 2022 5:07 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 April 2022

Structural design questions to raise house 3m

Structural design questions to raise house 3m

You need engineering drawings and quantities Why would you put a timber frame or brick veneer home over a concrete platform structure, it doesn't make sense to me? If its…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 30, 2022 11:06 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MJ2137
MJ2137
27 April 2022

Security Deposit for section s138

Security Deposit for section s138

thanks Simeon- really appreciate it

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MJ2137
Apr 27, 2022 11:05 pm
ElaRad
ElaRad
27 April 2022

Smaller sitting room

Smaller sitting room

Hi all, our builder tells us that he HAD to run a pipe down the sitting room and as a result the room is now smaller (20 cm x 20 cm). They want us to sign a variation and…

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ElaRad
Apr 27, 2022 8:50 pm
Jason526
Jason526
27 April 2022

Facade help!

Facade help!

Your brick colour doesn't look too bad. It's quite neutral. I think it would work well with both white or darker colour schemes. I don't see the need to render them.…

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Jason526
Apr 27, 2022 4:55 pm
building-expert
building-expert
27 April 2022

Need advice please

Need advice please

BITMAIN, GOLDSHELL, INNOSILICON ETH BTC MINERS 2022 All equipment will be shipped from our warehouses in Shenzhen China. Additional shipping charges apply to orders…

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building-expert
Apr 27, 2022 11:57 am
building-expert
groundzero
groundzero
25 April 2022

P-H2 site classification and amount of piers?

P-H2 site classification and amount of piers?

Differential movement causes cracking, the engineering goal is not more than 30mm differential movement according to AS2870. That's a good question regarding a drought but…

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groundzero
Apr 25, 2022 6:27 pm
Pulse
Pulse
24 April 2022

Neighbours extension on our side of boundary

Neighbours extension on our side of boundary

you really need an identification survey to locate her building with respect to the boundary. It might only be a few cm over. Small encroachments like that can be common…

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Pulse
Apr 24, 2022 9:27 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 April 2022

Contract cancellation - no work performed for 12 months

Contract cancellation - no work performed for 12 months

Forget past projects, what matters is what's happening with Post covid projects and prepare yourself Don't disclose any builder name publicly.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 24, 2022 12:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 April 2022

Tiling Price Advice

Tiling Price Advice

Hey Brandon321 Welcome to the forum One size/total fits all, unfortunately, always favours the builder/trades The litmus test is not pricing it in ,but when taking items…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 24, 2022 12:38 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

my suggestions include variations to upstairs to make more useable furniture space in the master bedroom, the minor bedrooms more equal in size and use bed 4 wiw floor…

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oklouise
Apr 24, 2022 10:39 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
22 April 2022

What questions do I need to be asking?

What questions do I need to be asking?

I would suggest before going to far do the path to purchase, take the time to go to council and talk to the planning department. Towns old feature buildings quite often…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 22, 2022 10:26 pm
BuildingandLegal
Lochana11
Lochana11
22 April 2022

CC Architectural Drawings

CC Architectural Drawings

Thanks! That's the exact problem I am trying to avoid. I want to make sure the CC drawings are solid and cover everything that's necessary. I have been told that private…

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Lochana11
Apr 22, 2022 1:25 pm
Lochana11
Lochana11
22 April 2022

Private Certifiers

Private Certifiers

Hey Simeon, Will give you a call.

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Lochana11
Apr 22, 2022 12:15 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 April 2022

Box Gutter Undersized or Extreme Weather Event?

Box Gutter Undersized or Extreme Weather Event?

It will still be under warranty, you need to immediately start a paper trail. If it wasn't written, it wasn't said!!! Box gutters have to be designed for a 1:100 Average…

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SaveH2O
Apr 22, 2022 2:10 am
SaveH2O
MusCabout
MusCabout
21 April 2022

Retaining wall damage & liability

Retaining wall damage & liability

Thanks for the reply. We were an 800sqm section split into 2x 400sqm. From eyeballing it it looks as thought we have cut and they have filled hence my thoughts being 50/50…

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MusCabout
Apr 21, 2022 6:34 pm
Scott79
Scott79
21 April 2022

Stormwater and charged lines

Stormwater and charged lines

I've also got a situation where my property drops back from the street. The council issued a Point of Discharge (LPD) notice being the street kerb at the front of the…

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Scott79
Apr 21, 2022 6:16 pm
Vineet Babbar
Vineet Babbar
21 April 2022

Slab pour - Electrical and Plumbing questions

Slab pour - Electrical and Plumbing questions

Hi guys, Need suggestions on couple of issues:- 1) There was an electrical conduit that left at the Kitchen island bench,…

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Vineet Babbar
Apr 21, 2022 6:00 pm
Whiskeys Run
Whiskeys Run
20 April 2022

Ideas needed for updating kitchen cabinets

Ideas needed for updating kitchen cabinets

Thanks for the reply, I figure they won’t either but I can’t afford to get custom stuff made so I need to look at alternatives! Ideally I’d like to find a way to…

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Whiskeys Run
Apr 20, 2022 9:49 pm
Bella89
Bella89
20 April 2022

Contractor for budget renovations

Contractor for budget renovations

Hi everyone, Have anyone done renovations in Brisbane recently? We are looking for contractors to do renovations for our kitchen and bathroom (small sizes) on a budget.…

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Bella89
Apr 20, 2022 9:31 pm
sraj
sraj
19 April 2022

Suggestions on Floor Plan

Suggestions on Floor Plan

Thanks for your help Friends, Attached the updated design for your review. Thank…

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sraj
Apr 19, 2022 11:56 pm
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
19 April 2022

Do I need to waterproof shower walls before tiling?

Do I need to waterproof shower walls before tiling?

It's not necessary to use waterproof shower walls, because people have already figured out tub and shower waterproof surrounds, read the information at

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PhilWynn
Apr 19, 2022 4:41 pm
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
19 April 2022

soundproofing options kids room and living

soundproofing options kids room and living

The best affordable way to soundproof your walls effectively is to use drywall and other materials to create an air-tight wall…

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PhilWynn
Apr 19, 2022 4:20 pm
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
19 April 2022

Can I paint these walls?

Can I paint these walls?

You need interior paints - you can choose acrylic or alkyd for a matte or semi-gloss effect. Or use oil paint - with it, the brickwork acquires a soft sheen.

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PhilWynn
Apr 19, 2022 4:12 pm
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
PhilWynn
19 April 2022

Vermiculite or just painting style?

Vermiculite or just painting style?

It looks like a painting style, in general, it seems like a pile of carpet on the ceiling…

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1986
PhilWynn
Apr 19, 2022 4:07 pm
PhilWynn

Hi, we are about to exchange on a place and have found the following issue with the cornice falling. It was not addressed in the original building report so have hired our…

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Kenady
Apr 18, 2022 3:27 pm
purplechris
purplechris
15 April 2022

Rust coloured leaves on my Lilly Pilly hedge

Rust coloured leaves on my Lilly Pilly hedge

Did you ever find out what this is. I have the same thing and can't find answers anywhere.

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purplechris
Apr 15, 2022 12:14 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
15 April 2022

Exposed wires/conduits NBN box

Exposed wires/conduits NBN box

Just the installer being lazy, they should have used flexible conduit between the house and the box. The installer who did my outside box did a worse job than that, and…

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Spazzen
Apr 15, 2022 9:35 am
wildrain
wildrain
13 April 2022

Tubular Skylight and Solar Vent pricing

Tubular Skylight and Solar Vent pricing

Good idea. In our case, we are getting the MaxBreeze from SolarBright. The only thing I have to manage is the eave vent which I'll probably have to do once the vent is installed.

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wildrain
Apr 13, 2022 7:41 am
pbaral82
pbaral82
11 April 2022

Spa fence

Spa fence

Hahahah....I knew legend will help me to figure out .. thank u for yr effort 👌

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pbaral82
Apr 11, 2022 10:40 am
Noname
Noname
8 April 2022

Top Leading | Weighing Equipment Supplier in Australia

Top Leading | Weighing Equipment Supplier in Australia

maybe instead of a case of beer for some extra Nogs around the place you can offer somone some supply for their glass bbq

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Noname
Apr 08, 2022 4:21 pm
Noname
Noname
6 April 2022

Short courses

Short courses

you have your answer. if you cant find it online, it doesnt exist. Not being rude about it, its just the truth. as a life long sufferer of ADHD myself, i find YouTube is…

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Noname
Apr 06, 2022 9:47 am
SVISSA
SVISSA
5 April 2022

What is Private Open Space

What is Private Open Space

Building regulations define Private Open Space as follows: ""private open space"…

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SVISSA
Apr 05, 2022 10:11 pm
boris594
boris594
5 April 2022

Lexicon quarter walls with white trim

Lexicon quarter walls with white trim

We did vivid white trims with lexicon quarter on the walls, for our internals. I think it looks good, would stick with vivid white

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boris594
Apr 05, 2022 5:04 am
Emanny
Emanny
4 April 2022

Subdividing Land and Titles

Subdividing Land and Titles

Hi, I am looking for some advice as I can’t seem to find an answer on the internet. If my wife and I were to buy a property with another couple of friends (4 total…

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Emanny
Apr 04, 2022 11:43 pm
cmani_19
cmani_19
4 April 2022

Corner Lot — Double Storey Setback

Corner Lot — Double Storey Setback

Yes, we need to follow 900mm setback requirements for double storey if you are not getting exemption from the council

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cmani_19
Apr 04, 2022 8:39 pm
Noname
Noname
4 April 2022

White specs

White specs

this is just an engineers stone benchtop. caeserstone, essastone etc. These are typically extremely resilient to pretty much anything you throw at them. What happens…

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Noname
Apr 04, 2022 10:30 am
Benny123
Benny123
3 April 2022

mice in walls and weep holes

mice in walls and weep holes

I called in a Pest exterminator who came and found how they were getting in. He threw some poison pellets and some wax looking poison in the attic. A few weeks later…

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3029
Benny123
Apr 03, 2022 5:01 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
3 April 2022

Termite risk?

Termite risk?

Depends on the building - were house and shed slab done at the same time - ie is it one slab ? Are termites a risk where you live ? Pavers and bricks mean NOTHING to…

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Saint Mike
Apr 03, 2022 10:32 am
Saint Mike
AnjC
AnjC
2 April 2022

Built in bookcase

Built in bookcase

Thanks very much - yep thinking of mdf, and I think 31c is closer to 2.6 m tall without back so that's a good guide. I was thinking around the 3.5k mark so not far…

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2200
AnjC
Apr 02, 2022 6:50 pm
MaGiF
MaGiF
2 April 2022

Ariston Washing Machine

Ariston Washing Machine

We have had it for nearly two years , Great machine, we have other Ariston products, good service

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MaGiF
Apr 02, 2022 12:06 pm
dylydyly
dylydyly
31 March 2022

Number of benchtop slabs required

Number of benchtop slabs required

Thanks for the reply. Good questions but it is all basic 20mm edge profile, no overhang. I can't see that it would need any of the pattern to be matched but they could…

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dylydyly
Mar 31, 2022 6:28 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
31 March 2022

Re-establishment surveys

Re-establishment surveys

The most recent subdivision plan should be included in the contract for sale, but you can get them from the LTO. Ident surveys are pretty cheap in comparison to land, so…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 31, 2022 4:51 pm
Ashington Homes
Pulse
Pulse
30 March 2022

Hot Water System

Hot Water System

We have a 250L storage electric tank, 9kW solar, downsized to a 2.4kW element, heats 9:30-4pm on timer. Works perfectly, all hot water close to free, Even on a cloudy day…

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4201
Pulse
Mar 30, 2022 1:52 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
30 March 2022

Are tiles suitable for a bathroom?

Are tiles suitable for a bathroom?

We have tiles floor to ceiling in the ensuite/bathrooms - best thing we ever did. My wife keeps cleaning stuff and wipers in the shower so its an ongoing but simple…

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Saint Mike
Mar 30, 2022 7:27 am
Saint Mike
Josh7272
Josh7272
29 March 2022

Builder's margin & GST on provisional items

Builder's margin & GST on provisional items

Hi all, I was wondering if my builder did not charge us his 20% builder's margin for building a new home ( as I am working in his company), do I have still pay for the…

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Josh7272
Mar 29, 2022 8:52 pm

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