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Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
10 July 2015

Help choosing render colour?

Help choosing render colour?

Thank you! I hadn't ever thought of not having 2 render colours View my build thread here: viewtopic.php?t=76776

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Jul 10, 2015 6:50 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
Roomeat
Roomeat
6 July 2015

Intercoms / Door Bell... Which One?

Intercoms / Door Bell... Which One?

Not a door bell but I followed this Amazon link and I really like this gadget for the Garage door.. http://www.amazon.com/Chamberlain-MYQ-G ... y_60_img_y

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Roomeat
Jul 06, 2015 1:53 pm
Roomeat
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
1 July 2015

DON'T BUILD TIMBER HOUSES! PERIOD!

DON'T BUILD TIMBER HOUSES! PERIOD!
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I considered locking this topic previously but it seemed to die a natural death so I let it be. Dr House you are of course entitled to your opinion however the nature of…

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Bluesuede
Jul 01, 2015 3:11 pm
Bluesuede
Dr House
Dr House
1 July 2015

Retractable screen - is it worth it? Thinking Centor S1E..

Retractable screen - is it worth it? Thinking Centor S1E..

Just an update - we eventually went with vertical blinds because of the cost issue - retracting screen are 2 to 3 times more expensive than vertical blinds. So far, 6…

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Dr House
Jul 01, 2015 12:15 pm
Dr House
Stewie D
Stewie D
23 June 2015

ground under house lower than Street

ground under house lower than Street

Most of the councils in our area require water from any roofed area to be drained to the street or a stormwater easement. Others require it from any hard surface as well…

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Stewie D
Jun 23, 2015 9:19 am
BenHutchison
BenHutchison
20 June 2015

Does anyone have any experience with Vinyl Plank?

Does anyone have any experience with Vinyl Plank?
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Vinyl planks are versatile, incredibly resilient, silent under feet and waterproof, so that you can use them in your bathing room or washing laundry, and compared with the…

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BenHutchison
Jun 20, 2015 8:45 pm
Ponzu
Ponzu
17 June 2015

Prematurely purchased furniture and whitegoods

Prematurely purchased furniture and whitegoods
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Would your builder let you have them delivered and locked up in your garage? That way they are…

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Ponzu
Jun 17, 2015 8:27 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 June 2015

Shower Pole Over Niche

Shower Pole Over Niche

Yeah, some of those posted above do look very swisho. Until the OP posts up a pic of the shower enclosure or tells us the location and size of the actual niche involved…

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Stewie D
Jun 11, 2015 8:50 am
Adriang
Adriang
11 June 2015

Too kind to SS

Too kind to SS

I totally agree TomCat. One can be firm but reasonable, without being demanding. you need a good relationship with your SS and if you start of by discussing your…

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Adriang
Jun 11, 2015 8:49 am
Adriang
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 May 2015

Ceiling Fan Required for Media Room

Ceiling Fan Required for Media Room

A simple fan should not cost this - eg Clipsal. If you need exhaust from the room - one idea might be an exhaust type unit - as you see in toilets - but not powered - ie…

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Saint Mike
May 28, 2015 10:06 am
Saint Mike
MJ51
MJ51
26 May 2015

Painting pine-lined ceiling with beams

Painting pine-lined ceiling with beams

Thanks rebuilder. Good advice!

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MJ51
May 26, 2015 10:06 pm
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goody59
May 22, 2015 12:51 pm
goody59
AussieMark
AussieMark
22 May 2015

Not "Cut out" for house building.

Not "Cut out" for house building.

Roo, hang in there. I went with a smaller project builder who do around 50+ homes per year. I am doing a custom build of my design and it took 3 years to get it started.…

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AussieMark
May 22, 2015 10:26 am
Nic and Shell 1
Nic and Shell 1
20 May 2015

Coral Daydream 30 Wet area square metre total

Coral Daydream 30 Wet area square metre total

Do it wall by wall and floor. So for example say it'll be 2100h worth of tiles and the wall is 4m in length which is 8.4m2 for that wall only, then do the other walls and…

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Nic and Shell 1
May 20, 2015 8:03 am
1st-timers
1st-timers
18 May 2015

Your Hidden Costs After Building

Your Hidden Costs After Building

I was very naive when I first started looking at houses. These are the things I just assumed came with a house, and didn't think you had to pay…

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1st-timers
May 18, 2015 4:34 pm
tlblhayward
tlblhayward
18 May 2015

Knowing Your Rights...

Knowing Your Rights...

Roomeat... I did not intend any offence to you but I see that some was caused. Sincerest apologies! Between the two of us we can provide people with enough reading for…

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tlblhayward
May 18, 2015 12:36 am
tlblhayward
auntiepossum
auntiepossum
13 May 2015

Willowvale Qld

Willowvale Qld

We are looking at a block at Willowvale has anyone else built there and have any information that might help our decision cause we are also looking at Highland Reserve

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auntiepossum
May 13, 2015 11:32 pm
1st-timers
1st-timers
11 May 2015

Plan Registration Questions?

Plan Registration Questions?

Thank you so much for that information. It does look like we may have some time to spare before settlement so hopefully the job situation will have sorted itself out by then.

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1st-timers
May 11, 2015 4:34 pm
TashPaul
TashPaul
5 May 2015

Waiting For Land To Be Ready Before Choosing A Builder

Waiting For Land To Be Ready Before Choosing A Builder

Hi, I wouldn't worry about the houses your neighbours are building. You have to be happy with your house, not how it 'fits' (or not) with the neighbours. You will…

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TashPaul
May 05, 2015 8:34 am
TashPaul
jeff_investor
jeff_investor
30 April 2015

can anyone recommend a good private certifier.

can anyone recommend a good private certifier.

Hi I need to get my exisiting granny flat (in moreton bay council qld) approved. So can anyone recommend a certifier. thanks a lot Jeff

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jeff_investor
Apr 30, 2015 1:09 pm
aussieta
aussieta
26 April 2015

Found power cable in garden laid under bark (in conduit)

Found power cable in garden laid under bark (in conduit)

what colour conduit orange is 240v and higher grey may be low voltage for garden lights or irrigation system or pool lights the conduit may be disconnected but may have…

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aussieta
Apr 26, 2015 11:37 am
aussieta
gregandjules
gregandjules
11 April 2015

Are building inspections during a build worth it?

Are building inspections during a build worth it?
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Archicentre have not done any inspections as yet, they do give us a report but it is up to us to chase up the builder, I have used them previously but not for a new house build

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gregandjules
Apr 11, 2015 5:27 pm
nectar
nectar
10 April 2015

Landscaping/turfing diy

Landscaping/turfing diy

We just laid 130sqm of buffalo on 50mm of fertilized underlay for under $1500 incl everything and a labourer for 5 hours. If you need to get the site leveled etc obviously…

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nectar
Apr 10, 2015 8:35 am
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
7 April 2015

Hot Water Flow & Return?

Hot Water Flow & Return?

In short - yes it will probably be a complicated alteration. Usually plumbers would not run a ring main in a house. A ring main is not necessary, but if done well it can…

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1960sModernistHome
Apr 07, 2015 8:11 am
1960sModernistHome
kyton
kyton
4 April 2015

Built In and Walk In Robe Fitouts...

Built In and Walk In Robe Fitouts...

Can't remember exactly sorry - I think ballpark $2k? It's a good size room 3500 x 3500 so the units go right around all three walls.

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kyton
Apr 04, 2015 1:48 pm
kyton
Anna 50
Anna 50
28 March 2015

Playing One Off Against The Other?

Playing One Off Against The Other?

Can these extras be requested at tender stage? We have signed the Tender and are waiting for plans.

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Anna 50
Mar 28, 2015 5:36 pm
Ilaeria
Ilaeria
19 March 2015

Multiples of the same house design in the same street

Multiples of the same house design in the same street

My neighbour is also Plantation (like me) and while their design is different and garage is on opposite side, they have the same roof and bricks! But we have front render…

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Ilaeria
Mar 19, 2015 9:39 pm
Ilaeria
johnn
johnn
17 March 2015

Retiling house advice!

Retiling house advice!

Hi Stewie, Thanks for the further info. I had a look last night and can't see any expansion joints. I couldn't see any larger gaps that were left in between the tiles,…

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johnn
Mar 17, 2015 3:10 pm
lozza99
lozza99
15 March 2015

Building house with ants around and inside of house.

Building house with ants around and inside of house.

A spray like that probably won't achieve a great deal. You are better off determining if they are sugar or protein-liking ants and using an appropriate good poison that…

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lozza99
Mar 15, 2015 4:44 pm
1st-timers
1st-timers
8 March 2015

What Do You Make Of This?

What Do You Make Of This?

It wouldn't be the first time a company ( building or otherwise ) has pointed out the shortcomings of their…

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1st-timers
Mar 08, 2015 2:49 pm
Toomanywhites
Toomanywhites
2 March 2015

Re roofing

Re roofing

I am getting a new roof put on my house, But Having trouble finding useful reviews on the roofers I have quotes from. Cbmr and qrc. Has anyone used either of these?

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Toomanywhites
Mar 02, 2015 10:27 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
27 February 2015

Project / custom builder prices.

Project / custom builder prices.

Definitely, agreed. I think its important to have those as a consideration in deciding if you can afford the whole process, though. For…

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Stewie D
Feb 27, 2015 10:34 am
EmKaralyn
EmKaralyn
25 February 2015

Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls

Check with your local council. We have existing retaining walls on both sides of our property but need to extend the retaining wall on the left hand side. We are in the…

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EmKaralyn
Feb 25, 2015 12:00 pm
EmKaralyn
TraceyWayne
TraceyWayne
16 February 2015

The Things We Insist On, Tell Me

The Things We Insist On, Tell Me
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Absolutely agree with less room but bigger, for our situation anyway. One living, one meals, decent outdoors, we have nearly 100m2, oh and a free standing bath in my…

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TraceyWayne
Feb 16, 2015 7:51 pm
TraceyWayne
Roomeat
Roomeat
8 February 2015

Builder won't accept our materials?

Builder won't accept our materials?

I can appreciate the warranty factor, but I would have thought light fittings would have been more of a issue than roof insulation. Especially when it's fitted between the…

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Roomeat
Feb 08, 2015 7:37 pm
Roomeat
Mel Smith
Mel Smith
5 February 2015

Are Panic Attacks Normal?

Are Panic Attacks Normal?

LMAO!!! Yes thank God for that thread.. Although I feel that some topics here have also made me question things even more…

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Mel Smith
Feb 05, 2015 1:53 am
Dr House
Dr House
3 February 2015

Can you paint on the Laminex Silk Finish (glossy) surface?

Can you paint on the Laminex Silk Finish (glossy) surface?

I am thinking to paint over only a tiny strip of kickboard at the bottom of my cupboard because it doesn't match with my other wall color, so I am just wondering if anyone…

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Dr House
Feb 03, 2015 11:28 am
Dr House
radiuz
radiuz
21 January 2015

Fence Colour

Fence Colour

You might want to check out jasper which is a colorbond colour.

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radiuz
Jan 21, 2015 7:41 pm
tottenham
tottenham
18 January 2015

Minimum distance between buildings

Minimum distance between buildings

Thanks everyone

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tottenham
Jan 18, 2015 7:21 am
Melsie68
Melsie68
1 January 2015

Happy New Year !

Happy New Year !

Happy new year . My partner has alot of dreams. This weeks a boat .a man thing I think .

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Melsie68
Jan 01, 2015 1:16 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
30 December 2014

Savings - Electricity ?

Savings - Electricity ?
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that sound real cheap to me, who is the supplier? i got email from EA and they are putting up…

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kassan1973
Dec 30, 2014 9:15 pm
jackie99
jackie99
23 December 2014

Adding photos to posts

Adding photos to posts

Just wanted to give everyone an update on the progress of our build - We're at lockup and our independent report came back quite good! Only a few small issues and our SS…

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jackie99
Dec 23, 2014 11:29 am
33amc
33amc
23 November 2014

Plywood bracing with m12 rod

Plywood bracing with m12 rod

Hi, Do they show a bracing table with calculated values? What is your wind rating? Generally speaking it should be an M12 bolt not rod. You don't need to necessarily…

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33amc
Nov 23, 2014 6:04 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
23 November 2014

LED downlighting effect on insulation effectiveness

LED downlighting effect on insulation effectiveness

I remember reading somewhere ( maybe even on these forums ) that if your insulation installation is 5% defective ie gaps, holes etc then you lose 50% of its effectiveness.…

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Stewie D
Nov 23, 2014 4:29 pm
seano
seano
21 November 2014

Getting carpets cleaned when moving out

Getting carpets cleaned when moving out

When we moved into our current house, the previous owners did the bare minimum. Oven wasn't cleaned, the rest of the kitchen was wiped down. Carpets weren't cleaned, but…

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seano
Nov 21, 2014 7:06 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 November 2014

Painting at pump room

Painting at pump room

Sería más fácil si usted hace esta pregunta en español o portugués? Sin saber lo que es la pintura original es el mayor problema. Puede que tenga que pintar el…

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Stewie D
Nov 21, 2014 5:41 pm
B STAR
B STAR
18 November 2014

Summer heat and ways to reduce it

Summer heat and ways to reduce it

Trees loose their leaves in autumn when things get cooler. They grow back in spring when it gets warmer.

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B STAR
Nov 18, 2014 3:25 pm

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