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Pulse
Pulse
26 March 2021

Concrete Table Weight

Concrete Table Weight

agree with Stevie, google GRFC

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Pulse
Mar 26, 2021 9:37 pm
Apoorva
Apoorva
26 March 2021

Henley Lexington 32 review & site costs Deer Park vic

Henley Lexington 32 review & site costs Deer Park vic

We are planning to knock down and rebuild a house in Deer Park VIC and are considering options including Lexington 32 by Henley - any reviews of what necessary inclusions…

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Apoorva
Mar 26, 2021 6:50 pm
Leona33
Leona33
26 March 2021

Rawson homes Leona 30

Rawson homes Leona 30

We received building constract yesterday. Local sales office here said that they are trying to beat the March 31 deadline for home builders grant. We checked your instagram.

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Leona33
Mar 26, 2021 3:08 pm
Pulse
Pulse
25 March 2021

Is this price exorbitant or normal for a fridge cabinet?

Is this price exorbitant or normal for a fridge cabinet?

Yep that would be for processing eg cut to size and edge banding. The $700 is for installation. The $99 sheet is raw sheet, needs a factory to turn it into a kitchen.

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Pulse
Mar 25, 2021 10:35 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
25 March 2021

Cost of Colorbond Fence vs Timber Fence

Cost of Colorbond Fence vs Timber Fence

Looking into fencing at the moment. What sort of difference in price is there between Colorbond and Timber fences these days? An acquaintance has suggested they are…

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BanjoDan
Mar 25, 2021 4:38 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
25 March 2021

Landscaping with a water grate in the yard.

Landscaping with a water grate in the yard.

You can look for low budget deck permit services. Please write and then we will talk about on details.

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Phil of Sydney
Mar 25, 2021 1:18 pm
T10
T10
25 March 2021

Loose Lay Over Tiles

Loose Lay Over Tiles

Hi All Anyone have experience in having loose lay longboards laid over tiles (Karndean or similar)? We have received 2 quotes. For comparison- for a big house, should…

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T10
Mar 25, 2021 8:29 am
MHjs
MHjs
24 March 2021

Problems with Landscaping

Problems with Landscaping

Hi, I need help please.…

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MHjs
Mar 24, 2021 10:39 pm
build2020
build2020
24 March 2021

Recessed curtain track

Recessed curtain track

We too have been told that the ceiling will need to drop to accommodate the recess. Not willing to loose the 100mm, so will revisit this post handover.

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build2020
Mar 24, 2021 9:16 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 March 2021

Timber species??

Timber species??

I'm unsure but a good place to ask this would be on the Australian woodwork forum https://www.woodworkforums.com/index.php and in this timber section in particular

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Stewie D
Mar 24, 2021 8:09 pm
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arodc
Mar 24, 2021 2:18 pm
C Durban
C Durban
22 March 2021

Newbie

Newbie

Great tip! Many thanks 🙏🏻

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C Durban
Mar 22, 2021 9:31 pm
adrian20
adrian20
22 March 2021

Defect advice

Defect advice

Added some more photos to the folder with a level on the skirting boards, also noticed the rear sliding door frame is very badly warped. It out by around 10mm I've tested…

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adrian20
Mar 22, 2021 6:22 pm
cbm31
cbm31
22 March 2021

Please help about brick work.

Please help about brick work.

I am living in a newly built house which was built in 2017. My garage has a hole and it is leaking. I searched a bit, and it could be part of weep holes. the…

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cbm31
Mar 22, 2021 5:33 pm
gogo65
gogo65
22 March 2021

Where do you follow peoples builds?

Where do you follow peoples builds?

Noname, when i built 8 years ago, Homeone members met up for coffee did walkthroughs of houses etc, there was a lot of banter, that social side is definitely missing now,…

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gogo65
Mar 22, 2021 5:12 pm
gogo65
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 March 2021

Pre-demolition sale of household goods

Pre-demolition sale of household goods

There are recent similar threads, just do a forum search using appropriate key words.

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SaveH2O
Mar 22, 2021 3:11 pm
SaveH2O
SejaeD
SejaeD
22 March 2021

Cost plus contract

Cost plus contract

Thats really good advice We use a labourer for all those cleaning and miscellaneous items for around $20/hour. Definitely get the carpentry quoted and fixed

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SejaeD
Mar 22, 2021 12:34 pm
SejaeD
brianbuilds
brianbuilds
21 March 2021

Help ! 35 square double story pricing GJ Gardner

Help ! 35 square double story pricing GJ Gardner

Hi Team, Firstly thanks for your time to read this post I’m about to sign a contract for a 330 square double story home with gj gradner .. just wanted to do a bit of…

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brianbuilds
Mar 21, 2021 10:38 pm
brianbuilds

I agree, if you have ducted A/C then it looks like it could be the condensate drain from the indoor unit. Ours has two pipes, one appears to be a main drain connected…

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robw17
Mar 21, 2021 10:30 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
21 March 2021

Occupation Certificates

Occupation Certificates

Extensive enough to require a development application (DA) or because there were structural changes that needed certification during the build.

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arcadelt
Mar 21, 2021 10:23 pm
waterproof
waterproof
18 March 2021

Options instead of glass windows

Options instead of glass windows

thanks, will hunt down the rules for a better understanding.

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waterproof
Mar 18, 2021 5:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 March 2021

Make or Break Deal : Please guesstimate the cost of the fixe

Make or Break Deal : Please guesstimate the cost of the fixe

How far is the walls and slab deflected out of plane? Here do a proper inspection Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 18, 2021 10:27 am
StructuralBIMGuy
daisy20202-7
daisy20202-7
17 March 2021

electrical

electrical

It’ll all be getting done by someone who’s got ticket to do that work but just interested to see how it’s all setup

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daisy20202-7
Mar 17, 2021 5:58 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 March 2021

CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?

CAN WE HAVE A SINGLE GABLE ROOF THAT COVERS THIS SPAN?

Here you might find this also useful one of a dozen windows and skylights that can a difference Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 17, 2021 4:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Pulse
Pulse
16 March 2021

Best way to block a neighbour's banging kitchen drawers?

Best way to block a neighbour's banging kitchen drawers?

yep really poor design to put a kitchen adjacent to a bedroom. As stated move the bedroom or you need to line the wall with a decoupled wall, rondo 129 on resilient mounts…

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Pulse
Mar 16, 2021 1:54 pm
Sarah87
Sarah87
15 March 2021

Atrium Box Hill NSW

Atrium Box Hill NSW

Yes we have also bought land with them. Not sure when registration will be.. have you had any further updates?

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Sarah87
Mar 15, 2021 2:23 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
15 March 2021

Double glazed windows, upstairs only.

Double glazed windows, upstairs only.

Thanks Muhammad, IA it works out. Feeling stressed but hoping it pays off to do as much research as I can! I so appreciate your help. Thank you

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iknowitsserious
Mar 15, 2021 11:33 am
Althom
Althom
15 March 2021

Installing gate in common driveway

Installing gate in common driveway

When we had to renovate the garages and gates on the territory of our residential block, the most complicated thing was to choose a company that could recreate our idea…

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Althom
Mar 15, 2021 10:28 am
Althom
SejaeD
SejaeD
15 March 2021

Initial pricing & comparing inclusions ? Spreadsheets anyone

Initial pricing & comparing inclusions ? Spreadsheets anyone

Tash My 2 cents ( from experience working for 2 of the largest project builders) if you are going to use a project home builder you are wasting your money getting a…

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SejaeD
Mar 15, 2021 9:17 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
15 March 2021

Duplex. I hope this doesn't sound silly at all.

Duplex. I hope this doesn't sound silly at all.

is it an older Semi? this is very common in sydney

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SejaeD
Mar 15, 2021 7:50 am
SejaeD

It depends on how wide your staircase is going to be. There are different rules governing circular staircases - below 1m wide and over 1m wide. Below are a couple of…

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Stewie D
Mar 14, 2021 9:05 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 March 2021

BUILDING CONSULTANT REPORTS

BUILDING CONSULTANT REPORTS

I take it that the house is not under construction and occupied. Should the faults have been picked up by the building surveyor and, if applicable, by the building…

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SaveH2O
Mar 14, 2021 7:14 am
SaveH2O
Bimbob
Bimbob
13 March 2021

Alternatives to decreasing window size

Alternatives to decreasing window size

Alternatives to reducing Windows to increase energy efficiency? Root and ceiling insulation. Upgrade it as high as possible. Will require ceiling joist upgrades and other…

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Bimbob
Mar 13, 2021 9:33 pm
Mauromario
Mauromario
11 March 2021

Compliance Certificate Clarification

Compliance Certificate Clarification

Id be lushing to have your storm water pipe hydrostatic pressure testing of the storm water pipes, its the only way to find out if you have any faulty joins and leaking…

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Mauromario
Mar 11, 2021 11:07 pm
Kyles1981
Kyles1981
11 March 2021

Bathroom cabinet specs

Bathroom cabinet specs

We’ve bought a unit of the plan and now it’s coming close to settlement other buyers are questioning the height of the cabinets and mirrors in the bathrooms stating…

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Kyles1981
Mar 11, 2021 3:19 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
10 March 2021

Complying development approval help please

Complying development approval help please

your builder could be correct. You are allowed to build a storage room as an exempt development ( similar to a storage garden shed) I think the limit is 15sqm but could…

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SejaeD
Mar 10, 2021 3:00 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
10 March 2021

Building steps

Building steps

First think you need to do is get a designer. If your in Sydney I can recommend one. Not sure about other states but if you want to owner build in NSW you need to do a…

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SejaeD
Mar 10, 2021 2:48 pm
SejaeD
Dreamy0824
Dreamy0824
10 March 2021

Any one has experience with Park Hill Property?

Any one has experience with Park Hill Property?

I’m planning to buy a lot in their newly released at 26 Clarke street, any comment of this developer?

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Dreamy0824
Mar 10, 2021 1:39 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
9 March 2021

Planning to rebuild

Planning to rebuild

no problem, happy to assist where I can. have a great day

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SejaeD
Mar 09, 2021 9:03 am
SejaeD
sunoj12
sunoj12
8 March 2021

Plantation Retreat 32

Plantation Retreat 32

Hi Just want to know anyone recently build plantation retreat 32 and if ,can you please post the photos and plans, if you made any change. Do they ask extra cost for…

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sunoj12
Mar 08, 2021 11:38 pm
Splashers
Splashers
8 March 2021

40mm kitchen island bench

40mm kitchen island bench

Best option is to install laminate and single tile row behind cooktop to make it compliant than do after handover and save thousands

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Splashers
Mar 08, 2021 10:08 pm
Splashers
Pulse
Pulse
7 March 2021

Modify depth of stormwater pit

Modify depth of stormwater pit

second that just fill with concrete

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Pulse
Mar 07, 2021 8:16 pm
hiphop
hiphop
7 March 2021

Wet down side of house

Wet down side of house

Thanks Pulse. The other sides of the house are covered and hence should be dry, so I'm thinking this side should be dry too.

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hiphop
Mar 07, 2021 2:14 pm
Sharonj
Sharonj
7 March 2021

Cracked Bricks

Cracked Bricks

Very concerned about expanding crack at the front of our garage. 25 year old home, cut and fill site on clay soil. Crack appeared many years ago (15 -20) but has become…

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Sharonj
Mar 07, 2021 12:23 pm
icat2000
icat2000
7 March 2021

Home Builder Grant

Home Builder Grant

I know with the first home buyers grant we didn't get it until after slab was down. Not sure about builders grant as we not going to access it (and its only 15K). We will…

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icat2000
Mar 07, 2021 10:10 am
icat2000
dachopper
dachopper
6 March 2021

Geothermal heating / coooling thoughts

Geothermal heating / coooling thoughts

Yep, I came to the same conclusion regarding the Geothermal. We have room for about 8KW of solar panels, and can insulate as much as needed during the build which can cut…

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dachopper
Mar 06, 2021 12:50 am
ssrm
ssrm
6 March 2021

HGWA Harrisdale

HGWA Harrisdale

Prestart completed online early Feb. Just received the prestart quotes. Have to review and sign them I guess is the next step.

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ssrm
Mar 06, 2021 12:16 am

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