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hash_nanay
hash_nanay
1 October 2021

Astor 49

Astor 49

Hey hagtelar, hope you are keeping well. I was wondering if you went ahead with building Astor 49. We are planning to build Astor 49 as well. However we couldn't find a…

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hash_nanay
Oct 01, 2021 4:12 pm
Noname
Noname
1 October 2021

Toilet in Kitchen?

Toilet in Kitchen?

lol, your description of the situation wasn't clear, that's on you. Not being able to differentiate between people having a bit of fun over people having fun at your…

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Noname
Oct 01, 2021 12:58 pm
moudzj
moudzj
29 September 2021

Being charged for a CC when I paid for CDC approval

Being charged for a CC when I paid for CDC approval

Actually, in some councils in Sydney atleast, work/construction permits are required from council after CDC approval for several reasons. These can range, but ive seen…

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moudzj
Sep 29, 2021 11:44 pm
Train-lhdm
Train-lhdm
29 September 2021

Solarhart HWS relocation, is it worth it ?

Solarhart HWS relocation, is it worth it ?

If you are want to any visit our website.

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Train-lhdm
Sep 29, 2021 8:17 pm
DIY-DAN
DIY-DAN
29 September 2021

Is our builder being honest?

Is our builder being honest?

Great Result. Enjoy

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DIY-DAN
Sep 29, 2021 5:37 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 September 2021

Shiplap cladding search

Shiplap cladding search

Yeah, you may just have to take a sample and do some legwork and visit all the timber companies in your area. Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 29, 2021 4:46 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
29 September 2021

Melb Demolition company

Melb Demolition company

Check your demolition contract for any loopholes that allow the demolition company to 'find' 'hidden asbestos' on site mid demolition, send you a few photos and then…

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Kippers01
Sep 29, 2021 4:22 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 September 2021

Cavity slide unit in old hardwood framed wall - best way to

Cavity slide unit in old hardwood framed wall - best way to

Use pine or some other real timber to rip it down to that small dimension. MDF only 5mm thick will be a real pain in the butt. Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 29, 2021 4:08 pm
namweng
namweng
27 September 2021

Blueboard cement sheet advice

Blueboard cement sheet advice

Hi Guys, Is it ok to leave blueboard cement sheet exposed to the sun/rain without painting/rendering on it? Thank you. Vinh

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namweng
Sep 27, 2021 3:10 pm
SandyKS
SandyKS
27 September 2021

Need Advice!

Need Advice!

This is the bird eye view of the area next to my driveway & I was thinking of making artificial grass on the green area. However, my drainage holes is on the other…

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SandyKS
Sep 27, 2021 10:52 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
27 September 2021

Retaining Wall Badly Damaged.

Retaining Wall Badly Damaged.
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Daniel Honestly, as per my earlier post and advice given by other posters, it's clear that you need to replace that entire "retaining wall", there is going to be no way…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 27, 2021 6:20 am
Ashington Homes
cabbage698
cabbage698
26 September 2021

unresponsive building surveyor

unresponsive building surveyor

Hi Simeon, thanks for your suggestion, I might try getting the engineer to contact the surveyor, see what happens.

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cabbage698
Sep 26, 2021 4:11 pm
Cococatt
Cococatt
26 September 2021

Need Indoor plant advice please - yellowing leaves

Need Indoor plant advice please - yellowing leaves

Hi Everyone My indoor plants are struggling. One is a monstera deliciosa. It is getting some yellowing and maybe some holes where it looks like something eating it. I…

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Cococatt
Sep 26, 2021 2:15 pm
makido
makido
25 September 2021

Is Three Phase 80 amps each enough for 50 square house?

Is Three Phase 80 amps each enough for 50 square house?

Thanks for sharing this. Citipower had already installed the pit (63amps three phase) so now I can only hope that it will cover everything :) I had just signed the quote,…

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makido
Sep 25, 2021 12:33 pm
chippy
chippy
24 September 2021

Asbestos?

Asbestos?

If the house was built in the 90's it won't have asbestos in it. The cellulose insulation looks light a fluffy like shredded and fluffed paper. Asbestos in its raw state…

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chippy
Sep 24, 2021 1:30 am
chippy

Hi guys, a bit unsure what to do next and would really appreciate some advice: I built a new house and moved in 15 months ago. I needed new fencing down 1 side, elderly…

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timesoldroman
Sep 22, 2021 5:49 pm
carlo321
carlo321
22 September 2021

Building cost in canberra

Building cost in canberra

Hi, I am also building in Canberra. Mine is around 2300-2400$/sqm depending on the finish. May I know who is your builder and where are you building. Carlo

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carlo321
Sep 22, 2021 10:15 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
22 September 2021

Boston 42

Boston 42

Hi Wing, I cant comment on this particular case as I don't work at Clarendon or have any inside knowledge, but what I can share is that building material prices have gone…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 22, 2021 6:44 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
22 September 2021

Contract

Contract

jvshah Sorry to hear. What a mess. Yes I think you do need legal help just to make sure you tie up all the loose ends with the liquidator to make sure there are no…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 22, 2021 6:11 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 September 2021

Breakdown of cost when building a Duplex

Breakdown of cost when building a Duplex

Colt1993 We are building 4 duplexes at the moment in Sydney ( 1 at Greenacre & 3 at North Ryde), I have a pretty accurate spreadsheet of the breakdown in costs. It's…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 21, 2021 6:10 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
20 September 2021

North Kellyville Bushfires Prone land? What to expect?

North Kellyville Bushfires Prone land? What to expect?

Yes that should cover everything. And the sliding doors to the alfresco will definitely need shutters or a fire curtain. let me know if you have any more…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 20, 2021 8:50 pm
Ashington Homes
Postwar9
Postwar9
20 September 2021

Lighting plan for Post war home.

Lighting plan for Post war home.

Hi Guys, Hope all is well! I have recieved this lighting schedule and would like some feedback on the design. The design seems to be downlight heavy in most areas,…

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Postwar9
Sep 20, 2021 10:32 am
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
19 September 2021

Exterior colour scheme help for modest Californian Bungalow

Exterior colour scheme help for modest Californian Bungalow

Grey in all shades is passed it's use-by date (hooray!!) so I would suggest something new and exciting. The white walls might need a light pressure wash to refresh them,…

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Allnamesrgone
Sep 19, 2021 10:13 pm
Mehak
Mehak
18 September 2021

Help with exterior colorbond cladding colours

Help with exterior colorbond cladding colours

Hi Mindarra, Just thought of checking with you on your final choices and how they've come out. I am also struggling with external choices and I could take some help.

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Mehak
Sep 18, 2021 5:34 pm
aussieta
aussieta
18 September 2021

Screw Help PVC into metal colourbond fence

Screw Help PVC into metal colourbond fence

i hope you will be screwing into the braces and not just the colourbond sheeting otherwise the neighbour will not appreciate all these sharp screws poking through

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aussieta
Sep 18, 2021 9:59 am
aussieta
tulips
tulips
17 September 2021

Help with Double story design for a couple with NO Family.

Help with Double story design for a couple with NO Family.

By the way what’s the construction cost of Metricon home Riverina .It’s beautiful

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tulips
Sep 17, 2021 11:47 pm
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
17 September 2021

study area/space

study area/space

hi everyone was wondering if you live with someone which you are mostly happy doing and cant afford to buy your own space what would be the best and cheapest way to have…

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daisy20202-7
Sep 17, 2021 2:57 pm
Noname
Noname
17 September 2021

Cracks in plaster board and poor finishing

Cracks in plaster board and poor finishing

Yeah they do try. To be fair there is also heaps of nutters that see a hairline crack and go bonkers at builders. Glad they took a look and decided to come do something.…

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Noname
Sep 17, 2021 2:23 pm
Flamingo
Flamingo
17 September 2021

Encase sewer pre KDR and fencing near manhole

Encase sewer pre KDR and fencing near manhole
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Thanks, I think it's not much I can do until the builder completes their drawing and engage their contractor then I will know how much it costs me. flood report and sewer…

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Flamingo
Sep 17, 2021 9:38 am
Noname
Noname
17 September 2021

How much should I spend on Melbourne Investment House?

How much should I spend on Melbourne Investment House?

Firstly, you won't be locking prices in with builds that far in advance. Prices with most volume builder are increasing monthly. The base price of the house I am…

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Noname
Sep 17, 2021 9:07 am
Josh22
Josh22
17 September 2021

Ensuite Layout - Please help/Vote!

Ensuite Layout - Please help/Vote!

Many thanks! I think I’ll go for the original option and just have an oversized shower. Appreciate all of your thoughts/suggestions!

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Josh22
Sep 17, 2021 8:26 am
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Mushave
Sep 16, 2021 11:38 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 September 2021

Regarding price of staircase

Regarding price of staircase

chokyulate Happy to send you the spreadsheet. Just private message me your email and I will send it over to you with an explanation Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Sep 16, 2021 5:26 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
16 September 2021

Rendering and moulding for provincial homes

Rendering and moulding for provincial homes

chokyulate You can either use a cement based render or an acrylic render such as Cerano if you really want a smooth finish. I would personally choose an acrylic with a…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 16, 2021 5:15 am
Ashington Homes
chippy
chippy
15 September 2021

Roofing colour and design ideas!

Roofing colour and design ideas!

Personally I prefer metal roofs. Everyone has their own preference but metal roofs always seem more water tight. Tiles have more potential to break or shift. Plus you can…

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chippy
Sep 15, 2021 10:53 pm
chippy
Noname
Noname
15 September 2021

Metricon LAN cabling - SOLVED

Metricon LAN cabling - SOLVED

Too funny

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Noname
Sep 15, 2021 12:58 pm
McSween1
McSween1
15 September 2021

House design Poll

House design Poll

Hi Im just wanting feedback on some house facades for a community title development which style do you think would work in Bathurst? Top (Conventional style roof -…

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McSween1
Sep 15, 2021 12:41 pm
Jovipk
Jovipk
15 September 2021

Nature strip and Trecnh digging for Telstra conncection

Nature strip and Trecnh digging for Telstra conncection

Thanks Stewie, I think the same and luckily council yesterday filled out all these holes and for the time being my neigbour inside the house but will definetly not let…

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Jovipk
Sep 15, 2021 12:28 pm
Richie2262
Richie2262
15 September 2021

Damaged down pipes

Damaged down pipes

Yer I payed for another plumber to come out and place a camera down the pipes and yes all pipes where cleared around them and they where wiping

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Richie2262
Sep 15, 2021 10:21 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
15 September 2021

Carlisle Tricks

Carlisle Tricks

Darbecca Darbecca's inspection reports can provide valuable information to Carlisle Homes, assisting them to achieve compliance with Australian standards and deliver…

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Kippers01
Sep 15, 2021 8:06 am
newhom
newhom
14 September 2021

Build Almost completed - Lockdown - How to enter?

Build Almost completed - Lockdown - How to enter?

Tried but they seem to see house properly completed.

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newhom
Sep 14, 2021 6:58 pm
alexp79
alexp79
14 September 2021

Query related to Site cut

Query related to Site cut

I would say at least 800 mm if you are doing rafted slab and closer to 1100 mm if you are going for waffle pods

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alexp79
Sep 14, 2021 3:10 pm
Alan.
Alan.
14 September 2021

Monument colour matching

Monument colour matching

Hi All. Hope you're all well n safe. I am looking to replace our fence with a colour bond type. I've just had two large sheds and water tank erected on my half acre, they…

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Alan.
Sep 14, 2021 1:49 pm
alexp79
alexp79
13 September 2021

Floorboards or Engineered Timber

Floorboards or Engineered Timber

I would suggest to go with engineered timber due to better stability to moisture conditions and better maintainability. And, with the right supplier, you pay 2-3 times…

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alexp79
Sep 13, 2021 1:28 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 September 2021

Rainwater system install - Perth

Rainwater system install - Perth

I just added an EDIT to post 15. The additional information is also posted below. The regulations cover roof drainage. surface drainage, sub surface drainage, stormwater…

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SaveH2O
Sep 13, 2021 11:18 am
SaveH2O
Maliktrade
Maliktrade
12 September 2021

STEPDOWN TO GARAGE

STEPDOWN TO GARAGE

In the quote, I have been charged $900 AUD for stepdown to garage by one of the Volume builder, is that must or is there any work around to avoid these charges. I built…

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Maliktrade
Sep 12, 2021 7:16 pm
DJA
DJA
12 September 2021

Shed insulation

Shed insulation

I'm looking at installing anticon 60 insulation in the walls of a shed that I'll be building on the next few weeks. Main reason is it won't require internal cladding and…

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DJA
Sep 12, 2021 6:45 pm
aferraro
aferraro
12 September 2021

Plumbers Insurance

Plumbers Insurance

if the plumber won't provide a compliance certificate, this is grounds for a complaint to the VBA, in addition to his refusal to complete the works.

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aferraro
Sep 12, 2021 6:04 pm

Hi Attached my home plab boy yet finalise Do you have any idea. My brother so it for me What do you think Can it be better Thanks for your help

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Louix44
Sep 12, 2021 4:08 am
jin-1234
jin-1234
11 September 2021

How to correct colour insistency on Exposed Driveway?

How to correct colour insistency on Exposed Driveway?

Hi Chippy, It has been sealed. And there is no more under-exposed area anymore, as they had been dealt with my wire brush wheels. My guess is to find a way to brighten…

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jin-1234
Sep 11, 2021 7:45 pm

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