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arcadelt
arcadelt
23 December 2019

Wet grout

Wet grout

What could be worse? What exactly is your concern? I'm just not sure you are going to get the response from the builder that you are after.

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arcadelt
Dec 23, 2019 8:12 pm
thepa1nter
thepa1nter
23 December 2019

Dulux Rottnest Island

Dulux Rottnest Island

Its a light grey-blue,quite a nice colour really, bit dark for a small house but very nice in a large house. It doesn't send out any unwanted colors.

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thepa1nter
Dec 23, 2019 7:53 pm
thepa1nter

Have a look at this How to identify and remove asbestos site for help.

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ks04
Dec 22, 2019 8:41 pm
Charl33
Charl33
21 December 2019

Excluding cost Madison35 Claredon

Excluding cost Madison35 Claredon

So I saw a post in here about excluding costs like tiles/carpet has anyone don’t this and if so how much did you save doing it this way?

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Charl33
Dec 21, 2019 8:24 pm
Althom
Althom
21 December 2019

need help installing new LED downlights

need help installing new LED downlights

Are the old lights hard wired in or via a separate plug? If the former are you an electrician? If you aren't an electrician then call one.

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Althom
Dec 21, 2019 1:17 pm
Althom
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 December 2019

Rendering/water stains

Rendering/water stains

Some of the above or what you have suggested may or may not work for more than a few months before the problem surfaces again. It is a bit like painting over rust in a…

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Stewie D
Dec 21, 2019 10:26 am
Mike Fry
Mike Fry
21 December 2019

Builders Warranty

Builders Warranty

Yes we do. Builder visited yesterday and all affected areas will be repaired with new materials no cost to us. Must be Christmas.

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Mike Fry
Dec 21, 2019 6:07 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
19 December 2019

Legal dispute

Legal dispute

if you're in sydney or melbourne I can give you the details of an excellent construction lawyer. PM me if you need one

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SejaeD
Dec 19, 2019 4:02 pm
SejaeD
good2cu2
good2cu2
19 December 2019

Tiger tails

Tiger tails

I built a house with Metricon and I was forced to get a tigertail organised as they dont do that. These guys gave me a good price. try them. email is tigertailsydney@gmail.com

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good2cu2
Dec 19, 2019 8:49 am
Althom
Althom
18 December 2019

You sold your home-do you give your contact# to new owner

You sold your home-do you give your contact# to new owner

Alternatively you could let the agent handling the sale know that you're willing to take enquiries if they come via him/her. The agent will pretty quickly cut them off if…

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Althom
Dec 18, 2019 9:04 am
Althom
happy123
happy123
17 December 2019

Apartment construction has taken 5 years, developer not prov

Apartment construction has taken 5 years, developer not prov

Purchased an off plan apartment in 2015 in NSW. Building is complete, have gone into apartment and only requires oven and a clean. Landscaping done. We have had no updates…

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happy123
Dec 16, 2019 11:04 pm
building-expert
building-expert
16 December 2019

contract provision

contract provision

If you read my previous answer carefully, you have your answer.

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building-expert
Dec 16, 2019 6:22 am
building-expert
Joker
Joker
15 December 2019

50.000$

50.000$

What, building forum .

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Joker
Dec 15, 2019 10:03 pm
wagga123
wagga123
15 December 2019

Plumbing query

Plumbing query

Thanks Chippy. Will see if further posts are made here on this subject.

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wagga123
Dec 15, 2019 9:42 pm
wagga123
wagga123
15 December 2019

Zero Boundary

Zero Boundary

If I understand this correctly, the boundary between your garage and your neighbours side is unfenced? I'd have a look at your building plan to determine who's property…

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wagga123
Dec 15, 2019 6:03 pm
Liliana
Liliana
13 December 2019

Builders Collective petitioning for a Royal Commission

Builders Collective petitioning for a Royal Commission
1, 2, 3

I wonder if this will apply to Builders Warranty Insurance? Which can't correctly be termed insurance since the money never goes for the purpose for which it was collected.

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Liliana
Dec 13, 2019 3:39 pm
Dis
Dis
13 December 2019

Essastone Benchtop Feedback

Essastone Benchtop Feedback

Just looking to hear some feedback on the Essastone benchtops. I really like the look of Unique Calcatta and Marmo Bianco, but the few reviews that I can find are terrible!

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Dis
Dec 13, 2019 1:49 am
Susansmith07
Susansmith07
13 December 2019

HALLBURY HOMES

HALLBURY HOMES

Bad experience with Hallbury homes, anyone else have major issues?

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Susansmith07
Dec 12, 2019 11:30 pm
indo26slate
indo26slate
12 December 2019

Upper floor ceiling height, windows, eves and ceiling fans

Upper floor ceiling height, windows, eves and ceiling fans

I definitely agree with you there. 1300 high windows from the floor is too high. It would make the house feel very claustrophobic because you wouldn't get the open feeling…

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indo26slate
Dec 12, 2019 7:55 pm
Cina
Cina
10 December 2019

Help in buying house and land package please.

Help in buying house and land package please.

There are many negative aspects of the mentioned property, i will suggest you not to buy it.

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Cina
Dec 10, 2019 8:18 am
Pulse
Pulse
9 December 2019

Neighbour Garage wall.

Neighbour Garage wall.

Encroachment is pretty common especially in older areas. Surveying is not 100% accurate either, it depends to the proximity of survey marks from earlier surveys. I’d…

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Pulse
Dec 09, 2019 7:14 pm
kishore
kishore
8 December 2019

Metricon vs Clarendon

Metricon vs Clarendon

Ask for per square build price with same type of frame and slab material. Then compare for base house price.

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kishore
Dec 08, 2019 10:56 am
KamadoJusto
KamadoJusto
8 December 2019

Swimming Pool Cost

Swimming Pool Cost

60k + for 8x4m. But sooooo Many variables will increase that cost.

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KamadoJusto
Dec 08, 2019 5:39 am
Den45
Den45
7 December 2019

Window and door height

Window and door height

Thanks ben888 for your advice I will ask this question sure.

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Den45
Dec 07, 2019 6:18 am
ssyi
ssyi
6 December 2019

Opinion poll : Residential Heating and Cooling Options

Opinion poll : Residential Heating and Cooling Options

Apologies, I am unable to edit my poll add your options.

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ssyi
Dec 06, 2019 9:37 pm
Windowfactory
Windowfactory
6 December 2019

Windows - is it worth upgrading with project builder

Windows - is it worth upgrading with project builder

Yes, wide and substantial window frames can make an even cheaply built home look like it has been well built, whereas thin and flimsy window frames can cheapen even a…

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Windowfactory
Dec 06, 2019 1:25 pm
D and C House
D and C House
5 December 2019

Project builders with top end inclusions as standard

Project builders with top end inclusions as standard

We're building with DC Living who have relatively good inclusions compared to the bigger builders like Metricon etc. Having said that, I didn't come across any builders…

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D and C House
Dec 04, 2019 11:16 pm
OZBanyan
OZBanyan
4 December 2019

QLD Hempcrete

QLD Hempcrete

multipurposebloke Did you end up using Hempcrete for your build? Keen to hear more about it!

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OZBanyan
Dec 04, 2019 2:22 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 December 2019

Is this normal construction for ribbed metal roof?

Is this normal construction for ribbed metal roof?

psdillon Thanks for the update and what did the builder say about the truss alteration? That cut/join should have truss gang nail plate connections? More photos…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 04, 2019 5:43 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 December 2019

Load bearing wall removal

Load bearing wall removal

Put simply the council do not have the expertise and resources to inspect all build sites with non compliant structures/alterations and require external Building Surveyors…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 04, 2019 4:38 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Rachy
Rachy
3 December 2019

Colorbond roof grey bits

Colorbond roof grey bits

Did you ever sort out the patchy paint job? We have the same issue

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Rachy
Dec 03, 2019 7:06 pm
Berek
Berek
2 December 2019

Water Leak in Shower.

Water Leak in Shower.

For that much wood rot I’d suggest it’s going to be bad all along that wall. Looks like the shower tray is underneath the wall which is more likely the entry point.…

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Berek
Dec 02, 2019 7:38 pm
klea
klea
2 December 2019

Has anyone recently 'lowered' a Queenslander??

Has anyone recently 'lowered' a Queenslander??

I realise this post is 10 years ago but some advice.. what local council are you in? i.e. Brisbane or elsewhere in the state? A hundred year old house will likely be…

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klea
Dec 02, 2019 3:21 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
1 December 2019

Good Builder

Good Builder

What country are you in?

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SaveH2O
Dec 01, 2019 11:37 am
SaveH2O
tourier
tourier
1 December 2019

living in caravan Tasmania

living in caravan Tasmania

Hi yes hv done that and they say to look at the caravan by laws which don't specify details

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tourier
Dec 01, 2019 6:22 am
Mscat
Mscat
1 December 2019

Knockdown & Rebuild vs Renovation

Knockdown & Rebuild vs Renovation
1, 2, 3

Hi how is the project going?

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Mscat
Dec 01, 2019 3:16 am
Althom
Althom
30 November 2019

New roof tiles acceptable install?

New roof tiles acceptable install?

You may have noticed that your roof is beginning to show its age. The shingles are curling, the color is fading, and there are bald spots where granules have fallen off.…

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Althom
Nov 30, 2019 9:57 am
Althom
tourier
tourier
29 November 2019

modular homes compliance

modular homes compliance

Affordable modular homes and planning compliance Tasmania. Does anyone know of affordable modular homes on mainland that meet Tasmania compliance. The ones in Tasmania…

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tourier
Nov 29, 2019 5:40 pm
Amaturehour
Amaturehour
28 November 2019

Floating timber floor in kitchen - trying to avoid scotia

Floating timber floor in kitchen - trying to avoid scotia

...I didn't press notify me...didn't take long to live up to the name!

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Amaturehour
Nov 28, 2019 9:05 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
27 November 2019

Elpis

Elpis

I suggest you provide details like Estate Name/City/State which will allow your local members to interact via your post.

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IamSAM
Nov 27, 2019 10:02 am
IamSAM
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chippy
Nov 26, 2019 3:59 pm
chippy
Stewie D
Stewie D
26 November 2019

Recommendation for 3D Modelling Software - Home Renovation

Recommendation for 3D Modelling Software - Home Renovation

The good thing about Sketchup is that once you have your house as a 3D model you can go onto their website and download all sorts of furniture etc for nix as well so you…

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Stewie D
Nov 26, 2019 12:47 pm
amilelka
amilelka
25 November 2019

Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out

Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out

To make it functional as a walk in robe it should be a minimum of 1350 deep. Otherwise you're better off going down to a 600 deep standard robe and using the floor space…

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amilelka
Nov 25, 2019 6:28 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 November 2019

North Kellyville DCP - voids calculation in site coverage

North Kellyville DCP - voids calculation in site coverage

boneym Welcome to the forum Try (googling) your NSWs residential planning codes LOL. 5% surely you are kidding.....Councils allow for slight variations with…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 25, 2019 7:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy
ir0nbark1
ir0nbark1
24 November 2019

Home Design Software

Home Design Software

I noticed this is an old post but in case someone is still looking for a good app. Here is the one my lady masters https://www.magicplan.app/en/ It is available as an app…

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ir0nbark1
Nov 24, 2019 10:42 pm
Michele Williams
Michele Williams
23 November 2019

Insurance to lock up stage

Insurance to lock up stage

Any suggestions on insurance companies. Contacted many and they dont insure until kitchen and bathroom are in. Lock up stage is where the granny flat at.

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Michele Williams
Nov 23, 2019 11:35 am
meminiau
meminiau
23 November 2019

Plumbing washing machine into rainwater tank?

Plumbing washing machine into rainwater tank?

Thanks for your thoughts everyone!

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meminiau
Nov 23, 2019 10:18 am
Patricko
Patricko
23 November 2019

Building with Statesmen homes

Building with Statesmen homes

Hello all. Looking to finance thru homestart and wondering how the repayments work and when they start when buying land and building first home. Ie. Do you start to pay…

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Patricko
Nov 23, 2019 7:59 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
20 November 2019

Paint help please!!!

Paint help please!!!

It looks darker in lower light. Essentially, white is a reflective colour, so reflects the light around it, unlike light absorbing colours that might do the opposite.…

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arcadelt
Nov 20, 2019 6:08 pm
COOL6789
COOL6789
20 November 2019

Please Recommend a Private Build Inspector - WOLLONGONG

Please Recommend a Private Build Inspector - WOLLONGONG

Can anyone please recommend a private build inspector for staged inspection in Wollongong. Please share your good or bad experiences with the inspection agencies. Thanks

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COOL6789
Nov 20, 2019 11:42 am

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