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ponzutwo
ponzutwo
2 August

victorian homebuyers fund

victorian homebuyers fund

I havent, and i havent looked to much into it, but on face value its not the saviour its trying to make out to be. Shared equity in your home is never a good idea. The…

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ponzutwo
Aug 02, 2023 11:43 am
hreay
hreay
2 August

Fire seperation qall

Fire seperation qall

Need some advice. Living in a townhouse with one common wall, recently we have discovered that the fire separation wall is incomplete and on further investigation, support…

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hreay
Aug 02, 2023 3:44 am
Althom
Althom
1 August

Is this fence acceptable?

Is this fence acceptable?

Give it 4 weeks and you won't even notice it

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Althom
Aug 01, 2023 3:27 pm
Althom
GP Homeowner
GP Homeowner
1 August

What is this material???

What is this material???

Hi everyone. We have durra panel in our ceilings which was put in in the 70's! The panels were never installed properly and need replacing. The have good thermal…

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GP Homeowner
Aug 01, 2023 1:27 pm

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

Foil wrap not done before brickwork

Foid wrap is essential component of energy efficiency and if not installed then alternative solution must be applied subject to building surveyors approval. A good option…

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building-expert
Jul 31, 2023 4:30 pm
building-expert
Flacco
Flacco
31 July

Any experience with Dwelcom

Any experience with Dwelcom

Hi All, I have been dealing with icare for insurance in completing our house after our original builder went bust. We have gotten to tender stage and one of the companies…

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Flacco
Jul 31, 2023 12:13 pm

Hi all, We're curring working on our outdoor and have some questions in relation to screed. I've tried to find information online, without success. Apologies for the…

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LAG
Jul 30, 2023 8:43 am
SydneyPSSS
SydneyPSSS
29 July

Oracle Building Corporation into Liquidation

Oracle Building Corporation into Liquidation

Can you share your insight/experiences on how Icare claims…

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SydneyPSSS
Jul 29, 2023 6:24 pm
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Ardo
Jul 29, 2023 12:18 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
28 July

Responsibility on Builder or Customer: Conduit Issue

Responsibility on Builder or Customer: Conduit Issue

the conduit would need to be undamaged regardless of what network is in play. The conduit needs to be able to have fibre run through it. NBN and Opticomm are just…

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ponzutwo
Jul 28, 2023 3:03 pm
tHeDubs
tHeDubs
27 July

Darling Downs WA site costs

Darling Downs WA site costs

Hi... First time builders looking to buy a plot at Darling Downs 'The Acres' on the next release and found this to be my burning question while trying to budget. Has…

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tHeDubs
Jul 27, 2023 10:17 pm

Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room. There is a hallway/entry that is never used, so was thinking this could be an option. Only…

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Penguinlife
Jul 27, 2023 8:40 pm
Ardo
Ardo
27 July

James Hardie Linea Weatherboard - Issue - Current Build

James Hardie Linea Weatherboard - Issue - Current Build

Does it wipe off? Could be because of dry dirty drips.

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Ardo
Jul 27, 2023 8:02 pm

Weep holes required?

Weep holes required?

I know foam has been around since the 90's and CSR started manufacturing Hebel in 1989, so it's definitely possible

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Ashington Homes
Jul 27, 2023 3:11 pm
Ashington Homes
resu
resu
25 July

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 10:47 pm
H0488M4105
H0488M4105
25 July

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 6:53 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
24 July

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 6:00 pm
Whelo
Whelo
24 July

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 5:15 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 July

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 11:06 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
23 July

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 9:45 pm
SaveH2O
joe2022
joe2022
21 July

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 22, 2023 12:43 am
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alexhales
Jul 20, 2023 10:02 pm
alexhales
Ardo
Ardo
20 July

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 8:17 pm
Ardo
Ardo
20 July

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 8:13 pm
Dan87
Dan87
20 July

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 7:31 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 July

Plumbing

Plumbing

dont forget engineering and BIM rofl

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ponzutwo
Jul 20, 2023 4:06 pm
hammerthis
hammerthis
20 July

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 1:07 pm

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 7:18 pm
wally97
wally97
19 July

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 5:31 pm
Brownie10
Brownie10
18 July

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 1:55 am

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 11:41 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 8:13 am
DIY Guy
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Pulse
Jul 16, 2023 10:13 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
16 July

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 6:00 pm
SaveH2O
dmm12
dmm12
12 July

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 7:04 pm

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 11:38 pm
Matuz
Matuz
9 July

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 11:28 am
Bender
Bender
8 July

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 2:56 pm
Marge1
Marge1
7 July

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 7:50 pm

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 3:08 pm

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 4:49 pm
Ashington Homes
alexp79
alexp79
6 July

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 2:06 pm

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 10:32 am

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 10:36 pm
BuildingandLegal
chippy
chippy
3 July

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 7:30 pm
chippy
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Cenzo
Jul 02, 2023 9:59 pm
Sanders2
Sanders2
2 July

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 10:09 am

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

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rupak50
Jul 01, 2023 7:48 pm
MaryO
MaryO
30 June

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 6:39 pm
Dogy Rogy
Dogy Rogy
29 June

Spa Baths

Spa Baths

Ok thanks heaps for your taking the time to reply.

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Dogy Rogy
Jun 29, 2023 4:52 pm

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