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alexp79
alexp79
1 June 2020

Need help with plans for new home

Need help with plans for new home

Select orientation to suit your block. If your north is on your left (block faces east), then you would have to go with option 1, but would have to shield off Bed 3 and 4…

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alexp79
Jun 01, 2020 12:13 pm
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
31 May 2020

Our facade

Our facade

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Hussain sahara
May 31, 2020 3:30 pm
Hussain sahara
arcadelt
arcadelt
31 May 2020

How to repair this door before painting

How to repair this door before painting

They look like a nice set of doors that with a bit of TLC and a few coats of paint will give your good service for many years to come.

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arcadelt
May 31, 2020 1:34 pm
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
31 May 2020

HELP!!

HELP!!

What do you really want?

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GGeorge551
May 31, 2020 3:47 am
GGeorge551
Shi
Shi
30 May 2020

Query regarding adjacent zero lot builds

Query regarding adjacent zero lot builds

Thank you Koda67 for the detailed reply. CD12JD - somewhat new estate.

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Shi
May 30, 2020 10:58 pm
Jesus
Jesus
28 May 2020

Cavity sliding doors

Cavity sliding doors

That's how they are everywhere i have seen..ugly and something i will never have.. It also looks unpainted so it will blend in a bit better when painted..

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Jesus
May 28, 2020 4:52 pm
Jesus
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 May 2020

Retaining Wall Foundation

Retaining Wall Foundation

If you dig out the trench accurately and it's clay then all you need is a few pegs in for the correct level for the top of the footing. Doing this and levelling the…

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Stewie D
May 28, 2020 1:51 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 May 2020

Gaps between cornice and ceiling after 3 months of build com

Gaps between cornice and ceiling after 3 months of build com

Hey Dave The brackets serve a purpose ie external wall brackets are for holding down the roof, internal brackets are for bracing (lateral restraints), both are…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 28, 2020 12:54 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
DIYer123
DIYer123
27 May 2020

Flooring squeking/banging

Flooring squeking/banging

thanks for reply. will definately look at

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DIYer123
May 27, 2020 1:26 pm
Harts
Harts
26 May 2020

Rainhead and wind

Rainhead and wind

Check these ones out. AS compliant and Australian made.

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Harts
May 26, 2020 9:31 pm
Mirrmu83
Mirrmu83
26 May 2020

Ideas to revamp a bagging render wall

Ideas to revamp a bagging render wall

The photos look like it's just been bagged with a cement mixture. If that is sound then you could render over that then paint.

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Mirrmu83
May 26, 2020 7:08 pm
danniizz
danniizz
26 May 2020

Semi-detached house with west-facing aspect/orientation alon

Semi-detached house with west-facing aspect/orientation alon

Thank you for the reply Stewie. I was thinking the same idea. I spoke to an architect and said the best lighting would be at the back of the boundary... the idea of…

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danniizz
May 26, 2020 11:45 am
Evangiking
Evangiking
25 May 2020

How do I build this shelf?

How do I build this shelf?

Thank you, I really appreciate the details

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Evangiking
May 25, 2020 5:27 pm
chippy
chippy
25 May 2020

Concrete sealer bubbles/blisters

Concrete sealer bubbles/blisters

Just make sure the sealer is properly dry and then give it a light sand with a fine sand paper, then recoat. Once it has sealed the bubbles will stop forming.

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chippy
May 25, 2020 11:21 am
chippy
arcadelt
arcadelt
24 May 2020

Honeycomb blinds - face fitting?

Honeycomb blinds - face fitting?

It would be hard to tell exactly because it would be dependent on whether air is flowing around the blinds. If minimal airflow, you should still be getting air trapped…

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arcadelt
May 24, 2020 4:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 May 2020

Exterior aluminium weatherboards

Exterior aluminium weatherboards

Hey Leroy Haze Welcome to the forum Try demolition yards alternatively you can have the profile pressed at sheet metal workers BTW, Photos help, you never know what…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 23, 2020 9:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Mehul Shah
Mehul Shah
21 May 2020

Fairmont homes - Northridge Enfield - Stage 3

Fairmont homes - Northridge Enfield - Stage 3

Idla crescent is almost done. we have walkthrough with site supervisor next week. hows your work progressing

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Mehul Shah
May 21, 2020 11:53 pm
Harts
Harts
21 May 2020

Builders Warranty Insurance Vic Help

Builders Warranty Insurance Vic Help

You will find information here if you are in Victoria

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Harts
May 21, 2020 6:08 pm
Jas80
Jas80
21 May 2020

Trendsetter Homes

Trendsetter Homes

I am considering them too, they seem pretty good. I love their video. 79544783765

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Jas80
May 21, 2020 2:53 pm
alexp79
alexp79
21 May 2020

RJ12 to Power Light Switch

RJ12 to Power Light Switch

It looks that you might need a digital controller for that, as over RJ12 you get digital signal, not analog.

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alexp79
May 21, 2020 1:56 pm
KameGame
KameGame
20 May 2020

Piers for Retaining Wall

Piers for Retaining Wall

I may be comparing Apples with Oranges but piers for my slab were much cheaper than this. Not sure, if the ones used for retaining walls would be any different.

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KameGame
May 20, 2020 12:28 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 May 2020

Cutting strips of malthoid

Cutting strips of malthoid

Stanley knife and a straight edge over a piece of ply. Stewie

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Stewie D
May 20, 2020 8:24 am
One
One
20 May 2020

...

...

We have had our independent inspection done at practical completion. Just to double check everything is completed accordingly, we were thinking of having the independent…

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One
May 20, 2020 8:04 am
zackxoxo
zackxoxo
20 May 2020

Is there a "beginner" guide to purchasing a house

Is there a "beginner" guide to purchasing a house

24 yr/o making 40k a year here. Currently living in an apartment but I really want purchase a house in within the next few…

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zackxoxo
May 20, 2020 4:27 am
danniizz
danniizz
19 May 2020

Semi-detached house Sydney with south-facing rear

Semi-detached house Sydney with south-facing rear

Hi, Recently purchased a 2-bedroom art-deco semi-detached home in the inner west of Sydney. It is in a cul-de-sac. At the time, we did not consider aspect. The front of…

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danniizz
May 19, 2020 11:13 am
Norfolk
Norfolk
19 May 2020

Contracts

Contracts

luxbuild I think you are correct. Regarding part 2 of 132, this suggests Home Buyers' could negotiate additional protections in HIA / MBA contracts to provide some more balance.

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Norfolk
May 19, 2020 10:05 am

Hi everyone I have some movement around windows per pic below. Any suggestions on how to smooth out/fix up before painting? Thanks Ash

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Ashmenz0
May 18, 2020 1:39 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
18 May 2020

How close can I build my retaining wall?

How close can I build my retaining wall?

I think the 1.5 meters is to the wall of the building not eaves as usually these measurements are to ensure that digging depth required for the retaining walls won’t…

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Gaudi
May 18, 2020 4:37 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
16 May 2020

Metricon prices

Metricon prices

I'm sure metricon website tells u the inclusion and assume u don't upgrade anything. And then add 40-100k site costs depending on your land.

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MyFirst
May 16, 2020 11:01 pm
Jesus
Jesus
15 May 2020

builder construction quote details

builder construction quote details
1, 2, 3, 4

Well who is this mystery man? Building a new house these days seems to be a battle of who can bend you over the furthest..from the very few discussions i have had so far…

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Jesus
May 15, 2020 5:27 pm
Jesus
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
15 May 2020

New member

New member

And that's the place, viewforum.php?f=26

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GGeorge551
May 15, 2020 3:48 pm
GGeorge551
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GGeorge551
May 15, 2020 3:35 pm
GGeorge551
alexf40
alexf40
15 May 2020

Plaster skimming walls?

Plaster skimming walls?

There's now an Australian distributor for multi-finish I imagine we'll start to see it used much more over here. Wish it was this easy to get 6 years ago.

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alexf40
May 15, 2020 1:07 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 May 2020

Painting an existing block retaining wall?

Painting an existing block retaining wall?

You can paint it but unless the other side of the wall has been coated in waterproofing membrane or paint and there is some sub-surface drainage as well then the moisture…

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Stewie D
May 14, 2020 2:59 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 May 2020

Seek advice on fixed cost contract, payment term, etc.

Seek advice on fixed cost contract, payment term, etc.
1, 2

That's a question for the draftsman/builder, at best mistakes happen at worse price gouging later? Perhaps a cheap and nasty detail might put clients off, so leave it…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 14, 2020 7:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
4thebuild
4thebuild
14 May 2020

G Developments information..

G Developments information..

Hi All, Does anyone have experience or knowledgeable with G developments as builder? (Looking at NSW) Thanks in Advance.

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4thebuild
May 14, 2020 1:11 am
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GrahamB
May 13, 2020 3:48 pm
JJ2019
JJ2019
12 May 2020

Colorbond fencing in Mt.Aitken/Highlands area

Colorbond fencing in Mt.Aitken/Highlands area

Hi Anyone could recommend me fencing contractors in Mt. Aitken/Highlands area in Craigieburn. Thanks

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JJ2019
May 12, 2020 6:02 pm
JJ2019
oneteaspoon
oneteaspoon
12 May 2020

Mysterious moisture in wardrobe

Mysterious moisture in wardrobe

norfolk Yes I understand about mould spores, I was a microbiologist prior to a workplace accident. My mum also has terminal lung disease & heart, kidney, liver &…

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oneteaspoon
May 12, 2020 1:15 am
dukey
dukey
11 May 2020

Underfloor heating. Advice, comments, experience etc

Underfloor heating. Advice, comments, experience etc
1, 2

Good point. But being limited on budget. Makes me think do we even bother with it. No point half doing it.

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dukey
May 11, 2020 3:25 pm
cesarspalace
cesarspalace
11 May 2020

Ducted Gas Heating vent - included in builders warranty?

Ducted Gas Heating vent - included in builders warranty?

Thanks for your reply. I dread thinking about calling the builders. Climbed into the roof and fixed it myself. Now the heating is back to normal. In fact better than the…

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cesarspalace
May 11, 2020 10:56 am
MClark
MClark
10 May 2020

Recycled timber flooring

Recycled timber flooring

Not sure on the specific supplier of boards. May need to do some research, best contact an installer and ask them direct.

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MClark
May 10, 2020 9:46 pm
MClark
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 May 2020

Rain Water Pump - included in 7 year building warranty?

Rain Water Pump - included in 7 year building warranty?

That eliminates the switching device being at fault. They have used a hydraulically operated device and they are pretty much bullet proof. A good choice. Although an…

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SaveH2O
May 10, 2020 2:44 pm
SaveH2O
CF Design
CF Design
10 May 2020

Truss design - enough space for roof insulation

Truss design - enough space for roof insulation

Anticon 60 has an R-Value of 1.3, so 1.3 + 2.5 = 3.8. Depending on color of roof, min requirement is either 4.1, 4.6 or 5.1 but the above is only insulation values, no…

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CF Design
May 10, 2020 12:41 pm

Team, We ended with this plan and we sort of like it now. The windows were missed, but I am going to ask them to include a large window on the northern wall and two small…

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viju_009
May 10, 2020 1:48 am

Friends, We have been fascinated with the concept of void but we arent sure is it worth $$$$ and also its impact on energy efficiency and sound? Our void currently…

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viju_009
May 10, 2020 1:44 am
CF Design
CF Design
9 May 2020

3D Rendering Software

3D Rendering Software

Someone already mentioned SketchUp which is used fairly widely in Architecture. The "Make" version is free and it's pretty simple to learn. You can reassign textures and…

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CF Design
May 09, 2020 6:11 pm

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