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Rhinoh
Rhinoh
21 April 2020

Not happy with firstyle

Not happy with firstyle

We didn’t build with firstyle, but we are a new build next to a 2 storey Firstyle being built. Due to an insufficient erosion barrier and a charged pipe that was not…

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Rhinoh
Apr 21, 2020 10:07 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 April 2020

Has the engineer over engineered my slab?

Has the engineer over engineered my slab?

It seems like they have done a good work.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 21, 2020 9:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
felant
felant
20 April 2020

raise garage roof

raise garage roof

I have a flat roof garage which has a low roof. My Ford Ranger is too high to fit. Anyone know someone capable of raising the roof? Western suburbs of Adelaide. Thanks.

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felant
Apr 20, 2020 1:36 pm
Aim100
Aim100
19 April 2020

FHB

FHB

Hi, I am FHB considering my options : 3-4 bedroom home in small block 270-300sq in Marsden park or box hill in price of $650-$700k this option will take 8-12 months. I…

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Aim100
Apr 19, 2020 2:28 am
Nez
Nez
18 April 2020

Just starting to build with MJH

Just starting to build with MJH

Hi sorry for the delay, yes we will be building the Eaten but with modifications eg 3rd garage and bigger alfresco etc. what stage are you up to we are still to sign contracts yet.

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Nez
Apr 18, 2020 9:21 pm
newbuild20
newbuild20
18 April 2020

Installation of undermount kitchen sink

Installation of undermount kitchen sink

Okay thanks for the information chippy. much appreciated.

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newbuild20
Apr 18, 2020 6:08 pm
ravio1_2
ravio1_2
18 April 2020

Did anyone build with Ranshe Home builder in Victoria

Did anyone build with Ranshe Home builder in Victoria

I built my first home with Ranshe back in 2011. After 9 years of that experience now i am building my second home with them in…

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ravio1_2
Apr 18, 2020 2:35 pm
Foma2
Foma2
17 April 2020

How do you clean gutters ?

How do you clean gutters ?

Hi Foma2, to come and do it for you is another option as working on ladders and roofs can be dangerous.

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Foma2
Apr 17, 2020 10:16 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 April 2020

Retaining wall responsibility

Retaining wall responsibility

But only after passing through a silt pit.

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SaveH2O
Apr 17, 2020 4:12 pm
SaveH2O
Sam_Sher
Sam_Sher
17 April 2020

Fixing into 100 year old limestone wall

Fixing into 100 year old limestone wall

My father used these things for the limestone wall, but it was much younger than 110 years. qIiXmqmko-w

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Sam_Sher
Apr 17, 2020 1:50 am
Sam_Sher
jeanlaw
jeanlaw
16 April 2020

Ceiling mounting box

Ceiling mounting box

Where can I buy this box to mount my pendant light? Or perhaps a galvanised zinc box can also do the job. I just can't find it in runnings…

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jeanlaw
Apr 17, 2020 12:27 am
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
16 April 2020

Clean Gutter

Clean Gutter

During this COVID-19 pandemic your home is your safe haven. This is what you want your gutter floor to look like; free flowing and totally clear. Blocked gutters can…

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Leafbusters
Apr 16, 2020 11:45 pm
Leafbusters
Aap
Aap
16 April 2020

Fireplace Restoration

Fireplace Restoration

FEDERATION FIREPLACE COVERED UP??? Our 100 + year old home has a fireplace changed somehow by previous owners. It looks like its been rendered. It had marble and cedar…

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Aap
Apr 16, 2020 10:43 pm
MClark
MClark
15 April 2020

Roof frame construction

Roof frame construction

I like to think the engineer would be able to adjust design to match. It is a pitching plate on a brick wall. But it will be up to the engineer to determine that.

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MClark
Apr 15, 2020 8:23 pm
MClark
Natsky123
Natsky123
14 April 2020

Variation on Type of Flooring during Build

Variation on Type of Flooring during Build

We have just been issued building permit and we are about to start with a volume builder. However, my fabulous wife has suddenly started looking at our plans and decided…

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Natsky123
Apr 14, 2020 11:15 pm
SydSR
SydSR
14 April 2020

COVID 19 effect on Land Settlements

COVID 19 effect on Land Settlements

Thats good news.

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SydSR
Apr 14, 2020 5:13 pm
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
14 April 2020

Interior design software

Interior design software

I've seen so many websites that offer virtual staging . For 20$-30$ they can decorate your house in the style you choose and you don't have to bother yourself.

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GGeorge551
Apr 14, 2020 4:54 pm
GGeorge551
building-expert
building-expert
14 April 2020

'Buying' Plans from builder?

'Buying' Plans from builder?

Ask the builder first

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building-expert
Apr 14, 2020 11:54 am
building-expert
Kja3
Kja3
13 April 2020

Quantum 6 +

Quantum 6 +

Hi all, has anyone has used a Quantum 6+ porcelain slab for their kitchen bench and if so, how are you finding it? I really like the Superwhite colour and I’m reluctant…

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Kja3
Apr 13, 2020 10:31 pm
iwannahouse
iwannahouse
13 April 2020

Sydney building inspector needed

Sydney building inspector needed

Can anyone please recommend a good quality KDR building inspector in Sydney? I had a really bad experience with a Jim's inspector before.

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iwannahouse
Apr 13, 2020 9:13 pm
SG1
SG1
13 April 2020

BioDiversityReports

BioDiversityReports

Hi, Would anybody have any advice on how to obtain a biodiversity report for council? Located in Snowy mountains NSW.

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SG1
Apr 13, 2020 10:46 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 April 2020

Retaining wall build advice

Retaining wall build advice

AJ -> articulation joints + Expansion ties ( In Plane) Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 13, 2020 8:38 am
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
12 April 2020

Advice / Help - Building Contract

Advice / Help - Building Contract

I think you are asking for trouble. Doozer1905 is right. If you have known the builder for 30 years why is there no licence? Maybe it was cancelled for misconduct. In…

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building-expert
Apr 12, 2020 9:29 am
building-expert
princeplanet
princeplanet
12 April 2020

Building a Music Studio-top floor of an office building

Building a Music Studio-top floor of an office building

Melbourne. For soundproof reasons it will be RWAR (room within a room) with a floating floor. A lot of tricky angles and airtight caulked joints with no thin or weak spots…

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1991
princeplanet
Apr 12, 2020 5:08 am
Sujan
Sujan
11 April 2020

New electricity meter installation cost .

New electricity meter installation cost .

Hello NathanPS, Thanks for your response and advise. The agreed tender document says " provide 3 phase underground connection to the house by the builder" but they…

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Sujan
Apr 11, 2020 3:04 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 April 2020

trouble with citrus trees

trouble with citrus trees

On ours we have some similar leaves that have been curled to form a tunnel but no caterpillars inside??? So I don't know what that is about plus I've also actually seen…

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Stewie D
Apr 11, 2020 12:17 pm
Helz
Helz
10 April 2020

Bamboo floors

Bamboo floors

Have read heaps of reviews of bamboo floor brands. My worry is cupping buckling expanding etc from high humidity after they’ve been laid. Have bamboo floors now that…

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Helz
Apr 10, 2020 3:18 pm
Jim7654
Jim7654
10 April 2020

Rendered Window Sill

Rendered Window Sill

What is the building standard for the fall on a window sill? My builder has made the sills without the normal brick sill which has a good fall on it. The rendered sill…

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Jim7654
Apr 10, 2020 8:44 am

Looking for recommendations for builders, renderers? plumbers....melbourne south east. I have quite a fair bit of work that needs to be done, bathroom reno (I want to…

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wario
Apr 09, 2020 8:30 pm
luxbuild
luxbuild
9 April 2020

PCI during pandemic restrictions and consumer rights?

PCI during pandemic restrictions and consumer rights?

Ah thats excellent and makes it easy to check. and they're less than $5. I see a 2m spirit level is $180 and a 2m straight edge is $43. You could use that with a…

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luxbuild
Apr 09, 2020 12:33 pm
Donna Beecham
Donna Beecham
8 April 2020

Pulling out of a contract

Pulling out of a contract

Thank you. I will

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Donna Beecham
Apr 08, 2020 12:25 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
8 April 2020

Mounting Tv on pocket door wall

Mounting Tv on pocket door wall

are you sure that's a solid wall to mount your TV? if its not, there gonna be many problems after.. there's a TV holder which can move your TV on the shelf or you can…

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MIC Martin
Apr 08, 2020 11:54 am
MIC Martin
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
6 April 2020

Do I need another downpipe?

Do I need another downpipe?

Unfortunately, your opening question is not as simple as it may first appear. I'll give you some basic details and explanations to give you some grounding on roof…

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SaveH2O
Apr 07, 2020 12:00 am
SaveH2O
ddarroch
ddarroch
6 April 2020

home plan design feedback

home plan design feedback

Ah, while I was writing my post I couldn't see the plan. I thought there was access from the garage to the pantry/kitchen. But as you say, it's not the case. Certainly…

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ddarroch
Apr 06, 2020 11:22 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
6 April 2020

start up costs for solar

start up costs for solar

Yep, depends on quality. But should average about $1 per watt. So a 5kW system would average slightly over $5,000. Not much more for the 6.6kW system, as it's a 5kW…

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ddarroch
Apr 06, 2020 6:25 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 April 2020

5.6m x 1.6m Sliding Gate-RHS Steel Suggestions, Please!

5.6m x 1.6m Sliding Gate-RHS Steel Suggestions, Please!

Hey domwild Try For Calculating deflections here I've got a standard design somewhere just can't locate it atm. Ma-a-ate (midalia) should be able to assist Cheers

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 06, 2020 10:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Dee85
Dee85
5 April 2020

Porter Davis Vancouver 33

Porter Davis Vancouver 33

Hi , Please follow my build journey on Instagram to see photos of my build ! Vancouver 33 with Rhode Island Facade & extended alfresco. Instagram - HamptonsInTheNorth

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Dee85
Apr 05, 2020 7:02 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
5 April 2020

6 star rating on this floor plan

6 star rating on this floor plan

Thanks for your input. I have forgotten to mention that my block is a corner lot and the side that is facing the 2nd Street is the southern side. I could flip the…

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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 05, 2020 5:20 pm
Vinay2290
Vinay2290
5 April 2020

Storm water connection

Storm water connection

Plan attached - does it helps? Also checked with council they have advised there was enough fall on the block. Your builder might have deep cut done which caused level to…

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Vinay2290
Apr 05, 2020 12:21 am
MClark
MClark
4 April 2020

Levelling/raising concrete floor

Levelling/raising concrete floor

Get a tiler to do a screed before laying that's the best way to get it done for a reasonable cost. Pr if you are handy just do a sand cement mix and screwed it yourself.

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MClark
Apr 04, 2020 7:34 pm
MClark
HowardH
HowardH
4 April 2020

connecting hose to downpipe for rainwater

connecting hose to downpipe for rainwater

thanks i'll look into this further.

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HowardH
Apr 04, 2020 3:37 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
3 April 2020

Sydney property price

Sydney property price

Buying propertys, it's always about the location, good location could grow faster and bad one slow, 10 years from now, they all growth. If you like it, just buy it, by…

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MIC Martin
Apr 03, 2020 6:58 pm
MIC Martin
Hadis
Hadis
1 April 2020

Frontage setback

Frontage setback

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Hadis
Apr 01, 2020 8:55 pm
elloelloelloqwer
elloelloelloqwer
1 April 2020

infills for 2nd storey of home: brick vs lightweight infill

infills for 2nd storey of home: brick vs lightweight infill

Hi all, first home builder here so excuse me if my terminology is incorrect. I am hoping to build soon and I would like my facade to look something like this:

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elloelloelloqwer
Apr 01, 2020 1:38 pm
exigeous
exigeous
1 April 2020

Shop to residential conversion - where to start? [MEL]

Shop to residential conversion - where to start? [MEL]

Cheers for the reply! I've just reached out to Superdraft for a consult to get a base idea of where to go.

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exigeous
Apr 01, 2020 12:34 pm
Billie14
Billie14
30 March 2020

Shed insulation

Shed insulation

No, we had the same procedure done a while back, there's no risk as long as the handyman knows what he's doing.

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Billie14
Mar 30, 2020 8:40 pm
Billie14
brokenstick
brokenstick
30 March 2020

How much does tiling cost? (Al fresco, concrete slab, approx

How much does tiling cost? (Al fresco, concrete slab, approx

Too late, job is already done and paid for ! That was in the ballpark of other quotes I got (but not the cheapest) and they did a good job

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brokenstick
Mar 30, 2020 8:42 am
brokenstick
Bruce123
Bruce123
29 March 2020

COVID-19 Restrictions

COVID-19 Restrictions

I could be pretty sure that their contractors on site had more than one person working at a time. And that they had some level of supervision of that contract work. And…

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Bruce123
Mar 29, 2020 1:41 pm
forrestmount
forrestmount
28 March 2020

Do the right thing Metricon; close your display centres now

Do the right thing Metricon; close your display centres now

Hi jack, I respect your concerns The government has decided the construction industry as an essential business. I don’t think this risk is any different to a takeaway…

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forrestmount
Mar 28, 2020 3:03 am

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