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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
CF Design
CF Design
9 May 2020

Overshadow

Overshadow

Shadow diagrams are required for Planning Approval. If no Planning approval was required, then there wont be a shadow study.

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CF Design
May 09, 2020 5:03 pm
CF Design
CF Design
9 May 2020

No roof coverage over rear door

No roof coverage over rear door

No its not a requirement to have a roof over a doorway. Ye it is probably preferable to have one, but that wont necessarily stop water ingress. No request you make will…

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CF Design
May 09, 2020 4:01 pm

It means that all materials where glazing is less than 400mm off the height of the deck (Deck FFL) must be FIre resistance to the standard for a minimum of 200mm

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CF Design
May 09, 2020 3:57 pm
Alex2424
Alex2424
9 May 2020

Floorplans from the 90s/2000s

Floorplans from the 90s/2000s

Hi everyone, has anyone got any interesting 1990s/ early 2000s home floorplans they could share on here. I love the designs from these eras especially with the pitched…

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Alex2424
May 09, 2020 3:43 pm
Alex2424
MClark
MClark
9 May 2020

Zaria Constructions

Zaria Constructions

What's the problem? Cannot get the form from Zaria?

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MClark
May 09, 2020 2:14 pm
MClark
MClark
MClark
9 May 2020

Worst experience EVER

Worst experience EVER

Hard to get good help, the stories I hear about volume builders is they dont care enough about the client and the outcome they want. It's just a business transaction…

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MClark
May 09, 2020 1:46 pm
MClark
ClaireMcK
ClaireMcK
9 May 2020

Home Group SAN LUCA

Home Group SAN LUCA

Hi there, we are about to build our first home - the SAN LUCA design with Home Group. Has anyone built this design? I am concerned about the front door and porch size but…

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ClaireMcK
May 09, 2020 12:15 pm
Coolc
Coolc
9 May 2020

Fence ripped out by builder next door

Fence ripped out by builder next door
1, 2

How did this end up ?

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Coolc
May 09, 2020 10:43 am
Alexx22
Alexx22
9 May 2020

Finding studs to mount tv

Finding studs to mount tv

I think that buying a stud finder will resolve the problem much easier

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Alexx22
May 09, 2020 9:45 am
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
9 May 2020

Metricon : waited about 2 weeks after color appointment

Metricon : waited about 2 weeks after color appointment

I dont think so we are building with Henley and colour to contract sign was done in 3 weeks.

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Hussain sahara
May 09, 2020 9:01 am
Hussain sahara
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Jesus
May 08, 2020 12:49 pm
Jesus
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 May 2020

Formiline hpl

Formiline hpl

You may have to resort to just picking up the phone and ringing every available company in the field of laminates from suppliers and distributors to kitchen companies. A…

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Stewie D
May 08, 2020 9:28 am

Antenna help

Antenna help

Consult with professional TV antenna installer. Surely you get solution.

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homestyleantenna
May 06, 2020 8:39 pm
John. Wood
John. Wood
6 May 2020

Metricon tender appointment delayed

Metricon tender appointment delayed

Similar to you. I signed survey with them 6 months ago. Now I am waiting to sign my color documents. I wish I knew this forum earlier so that I would not build my house…

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John. Wood
May 06, 2020 3:07 pm

This is ours 😃

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Dis
May 06, 2020 8:21 am
amilelka
amilelka
5 May 2020

Supporting insulation w/ gap between ext. cladding & frame?

Supporting insulation w/ gap between ext. cladding & frame?

You could just use 200mm thick insulation batts? They should hold within the storage fairly well.

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amilelka
May 05, 2020 2:21 pm
Hera
Hera
5 May 2020

Plumbing issue in bathrooms

Plumbing issue in bathrooms

Hi there, i need ur kind advise on the attached plumbing issue.. both bathrooms shower waste water boxes are in the wrong place.. they hav repaired it but in 1st bathroom…

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Hera
May 05, 2020 11:49 am
felant
felant
3 May 2020

Garage builders

Garage builders

Looking for a garage builder. Will need to be custom built. Is it better/more cost effective to go with smaller family business or larger company (eg. Stratco, Olympic,…

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felant
May 03, 2020 3:13 pm
victorypark
victorypark
3 May 2020

Seeking services of a c-bus sparky

Seeking services of a c-bus sparky

I have a property in Greensborough, Melbourne and seeking the services of a C-BUS electrician please who could attend and take a look at our existing system please. Have…

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victorypark
May 03, 2020 3:23 am
victorypark
Hussain sahara
Hussain sahara
2 May 2020

Frame

Frame

Frame is in…

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Hussain sahara
May 02, 2020 10:01 pm
Hussain sahara
meeh
meeh
2 May 2020

Weep holes

Weep holes

Looking at the 2 photos of our back alfresco. Are they worth redoing the tiles and concrete to expose the weep holes?

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meeh
May 02, 2020 5:23 pm
covim23887
covim23887
2 May 2020

Help Appeal

Help Appeal

Hi buddy, to be frank, you are stuck in a bad place, talk with a lawyer, and see if you find any way out. Regards, C. Smith

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covim23887
May 02, 2020 2:55 pm
covim23887
Althom
Althom
2 May 2020

A DIY universal Ratchet

A DIY universal Ratchet

Seems to be a lot of bots on here lately

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Althom
May 02, 2020 2:21 pm
Althom
CF Design
CF Design
2 May 2020

Under window rubber strip

Under window rubber strip

From what I can see in the image, it would appear as though the windows have been replaced at some stage. That is a sill flashing, and yes it it important as it stops…

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CF Design
May 02, 2020 10:26 am
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
1 May 2020

Builder charging extra

Builder charging extra

if this clause already on the contract but you don't like it, find a lawyer ask what you can do; it's not a good idea to stop the contract and find another builder to…

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MIC Martin
May 01, 2020 6:26 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
1 May 2020

Tile disaster in bathroom

Tile disaster in bathroom

if you haven't use silicone a lot before, a wide gap like this could be a disaster.. use a kickboard, it's a better way to do and looks better

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MIC Martin
May 01, 2020 6:06 pm
MIC Martin
mkaaaay
mkaaaay
29 April 2020

cladding suggestions?

cladding suggestions?

Hi, We have a 10m x 10m outdoor patio roof we need to line the underneath of. Instead of cement sheeting and then painting, we want to replicate the smooth metal…

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mkaaaay
Apr 29, 2020 11:21 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
29 April 2020

Small Deck Area - What brand to use

Small Deck Area - What brand to use

There are a range of quality non timber boards you’ll find once you look into it some more. Another option to look into. https://nexgendecking.com.au I’d suggest…

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Gaudi
Apr 29, 2020 3:59 am
Sam_Sher
Sam_Sher
28 April 2020

Can I subdivide and get 2nd title while house remains?

Can I subdivide and get 2nd title while house remains?

When I was visiting friends in the US, their neighbors have discussed a similar issue at dinner. So, their lawyer said that this is impossible and they will have to wait.…

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Sam_Sher
Apr 28, 2020 11:31 pm
Sam_Sher
Rippa
Rippa
28 April 2020

Adenbrook Isla

Adenbrook Isla

Hi, We are considering building with Adenbrook mid-north coast. we have nearly decided on the Isla design option B. just after feedback on the design and the builder in…

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Rippa
Apr 28, 2020 11:50 am
Krn
Krn
27 April 2020

Good mortgage broker in sydney

Good mortgage broker in sydney

Hi , I am very new to property market. Just wanted to know some good mortgage broker in Sydney

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Krn
Apr 27, 2020 8:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 April 2020

Weep holes party covered with front walkway

Weep holes party covered with front walkway

Of interest, another Queenslander has a related problem with their weep holes but look at the council's stand,,,see below. https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3p8qn2l3

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SaveH2O
Apr 27, 2020 5:39 pm
SaveH2O
darb74
darb74
27 April 2020

Where to put my air con?

Where to put my air con?

We have three split system condensors installed at our house in various locations but I would definitely not put it on the front facade area if I could avoid it. Not…

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darb74
Apr 27, 2020 10:44 am
darb74
Lbtierney
Lbtierney
27 April 2020

Woodheaters

Woodheaters

Has anyone recently purchased a coonara midi woodheater, are they a good product will they burn overnight

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Lbtierney
Apr 27, 2020 9:48 am
chippy
chippy
26 April 2020

Why no need to seal the gaps on the color bond roof?

Why no need to seal the gaps on the color bond roof?

No I don't think it will leak. The whole reason you had the leak was the lack of spreader from the upper roof. The volume and pressure of water that would have come down…

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chippy
Apr 26, 2020 7:37 pm
chippy
becjarrettdalton
becjarrettdalton
26 April 2020

Bantix Mosquito SLAYER! DIE MOSQUITOS!

Bantix Mosquito SLAYER! DIE MOSQUITOS!

Thanks for the tip. I’m on acreage and lots of foliage. I do remove standing water but it will always be a mozzie heaven.

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becjarrettdalton
Apr 26, 2020 3:27 pm
becjarrettdalton
alexp79
alexp79
25 April 2020

Metricon

Metricon

If your own concern is about one builder charging extra for certain kitchen cabinets finish while the other is not, then you should probably reconsider the process of…

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alexp79
Apr 25, 2020 8:01 pm
bashworth
bashworth
24 April 2020

Slab for sloping block

Slab for sloping block

If you are going to use tradies for the slab its going to be easiest, quickest, and cheapest, to engage someone to do steel fixing , form work and concreting as a…

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bashworth
Apr 24, 2020 10:54 pm
bashworth
Pulse
Pulse
24 April 2020

Overshadowing from proposed shed

Overshadowing from proposed shed

your welcome, it is an amazing site

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Pulse
Apr 24, 2020 10:30 pm
Syd7827
Syd7827
24 April 2020

Cladding vs rendering in first floor

Cladding vs rendering in first floor

Cladding vs rendering?? Hi folks We are Building a new house- Double storey 304sq m. First floor is cladding with R1.5 insulation batt, ground floor is facebrick as…

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Syd7827
Apr 24, 2020 10:11 pm
chayanthi
chayanthi
24 April 2020

Somers Estate, Greenvale

Somers Estate, Greenvale

We're moving to Somers in a few weeks! There doesn't seem to be a community group for this estate yet, so we've created one. In keeping with HomeOne rules I won't post…

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chayanthi
Apr 24, 2020 9:03 pm
alexp79
alexp79
24 April 2020

External wall insulation

External wall insulation

If you have concerns regarding moisture and/or pests going into your insulation, you should be covering it.

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alexp79
Apr 24, 2020 9:01 pm
Sarah_ab
Sarah_ab
24 April 2020

underpinnings cost?

underpinnings cost?

Hey guys! Has any of you had underpinnings done? What was your experience like and how much did it cost roughly ??

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Sarah_ab
Apr 24, 2020 7:43 am
Oldwolf
Oldwolf
23 April 2020

Question regarding vacuum for stairs

Question regarding vacuum for stairs

Cleaning the stairs is sometimes a difficult task. The maybe works effectively in the cleaning. Various models like Dyson, Shark clean the floors effectively.

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Oldwolf
Apr 23, 2020 11:25 pm
Oldwolf
chippy
chippy
23 April 2020

Help with wardrobe installation dispute?

Help with wardrobe installation dispute?

Hi mate. You posted the same message a month ago and I provided some insights. You mentioned that you would post some pictures. Do the robes have hinged doors or sliding…

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chippy
Apr 23, 2020 8:29 pm
chippy
simo1901
simo1901
23 April 2020

Bricks - replacing individual bricks

Bricks - replacing individual bricks

I would look for a full re-do. I can’t see how NAWKAW would ever be effective in this type of scenario.

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simo1901
Apr 23, 2020 1:16 pm
alymei
alymei
23 April 2020

Exposed Agg specialist

Exposed Agg specialist
1, 2

Fyi - our Alfresco is being repoured by the builder

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alymei
Apr 23, 2020 6:25 am
Poiny
Poiny
22 April 2020

Concrete Path

Concrete Path

Thanks mate will do

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Poiny
Apr 22, 2020 4:26 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 April 2020

Expansion joints - Tiles

Expansion joints - Tiles

During construction site visits did you notice cracking of your slab? If you didn't take photos that may be of concern read below? OT....keep looking, defective builds…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 22, 2020 10:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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