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bashworth
bashworth
19 October 2018

Water Leakage

Water Leakage

It would have to be a lot of water to be a foundation problem.

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bashworth
Oct 19, 2018 5:27 pm
bashworth
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 October 2018

Zero Boundary - Drainage

Zero Boundary - Drainage

Unfortunately I have heard from many signing building contracts post Sep 2016 . builders usually get clients to sign a form indicating they are choosing/appointing the…

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SaveH2O
Oct 18, 2018 10:44 pm
SaveH2O
kbvd
kbvd
17 October 2018

home building in macarthur heights with fall

home building in macarthur heights with fall

Hi.. Did you found any solution for your extra site costs... We had a problem with the pits as well and landcom send me email after 2 months...but have to put them on facebook.

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kbvd
Oct 17, 2018 3:50 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 October 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes

Building with Wisdom Homes

Hi KatDS You might also want to post in Cheers

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 17, 2018 8:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy
IamSAM
IamSAM
15 October 2018

Hello all

Hello all

Hi, good luck with your build. DO mention more details about the location (stage 3 of what/where?)so that others who are in the area can provide appropriate comments. It…

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IamSAM
Oct 15, 2018 1:06 pm
IamSAM
Santo65
Santo65
14 October 2018

Henley Site Costs Breakup

Henley Site Costs Breakup

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Santo65
Oct 14, 2018 8:17 pm
Santo65
Katiekk
Katiekk
14 October 2018

Windy Beach paint by yah mans

Windy Beach paint by yah mans

Hi everyone Does anyone have pictures of Windy beach paint either in their own home or in a mag? I just can’t seem to find one anywhere. We are having it in our new…

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Katiekk
Oct 14, 2018 6:16 am
thepostman
thepostman
13 October 2018

VCAT Newbie

VCAT Newbie

Thanks for that.

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thepostman
Oct 13, 2018 6:31 am

Glass windows and doors always get dirty easily, and always subject to the environmental elements. You have to clean it more often than not, it is easy and you don’t…

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AnnaGEM
Oct 12, 2018 1:30 pm
AnnaGEM
bashworth
bashworth
11 October 2018

Retaining wall in easement

Retaining wall in easement

A drop edge beam is a retaining wall built into a house foundation. This post explains a bit more:

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bashworth
Oct 11, 2018 10:13 pm
bashworth

What to do with exterior edges of house ?

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Sidney
Oct 10, 2018 11:40 pm
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
10 October 2018

House extension - payment schedule

House extension - payment schedule

Just use the HIA standards

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sweetswisssteel
Oct 10, 2018 9:57 pm
HowardH
HowardH
10 October 2018

anyone plumbers on this forum?

anyone plumbers on this forum?

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HowardH
Oct 10, 2018 9:25 pm
Megosh
Megosh
10 October 2018

Covering over terracotta tiles?

Covering over terracotta tiles?

Hi all. I'm hoping to find an inexpensive way to spruce up a small dated bathroom. The terracotta tiles are uneven and stained…

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Megosh
Oct 10, 2018 1:20 pm
Megosh
Dons
Dons
10 October 2018

STONE FEATURE AROUND FIREPLACE

STONE FEATURE AROUND FIREPLACE

Sorry I can't work out how to post up pictures. There does not seem to be a button that allows that.

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Dons
Oct 10, 2018 9:26 am
AnnaGEM
AnnaGEM
9 October 2018

Let's Talk About Flyscreens

Let's Talk About Flyscreens

fiberglass flyscreen and aluminum tuff screen supplier with more than 10 years experiences: nancy@asianfiberglass.com www.asianfiberglass.com

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AnnaGEM
Oct 09, 2018 9:38 am
AnnaGEM
JuliePotter
JuliePotter
8 October 2018

Spectrum homes Queensland

Spectrum homes Queensland

As another dissatisfied customer who has talked with staff all the way up to Tony the manager, I doubt you could be any help.

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JuliePotter
Oct 08, 2018 12:26 pm
JuliePotter
MyFirst
MyFirst
8 October 2018

How to read engineering computation.

How to read engineering computation.

Thanks for taking time to reply. My builder said to me between himself and the engineeer, he is confident the new beam would be fine. { 3. When…

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MyFirst
Oct 08, 2018 12:04 pm
Jaise
Jaise
8 October 2018

RE: Drop edge beam..

RE: Drop edge beam..

Hi.. What’s the lowest fill measurement to go for a drop edge beam? If someone could share suggestions would be great. Thanks

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Jaise
Oct 08, 2018 2:48 am
vanessal
vanessal
7 October 2018

Private Home Inspections

Private Home Inspections

What is an average number of items on a final inspection report for a 2 story?

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vanessal
Oct 07, 2018 9:22 pm
Netty
Netty
7 October 2018

Night sky colourbond - White vertical board cladding

Night sky colourbond - White vertical board cladding

I love the black and white and am considering that on my house. A very fresh look, in my opinion. Can I ask what cladding you have used on your back studio?

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Netty
Oct 07, 2018 8:52 pm
MrsAJ
MrsAJ
7 October 2018

How to add images to my forum instead of it appearing as rep

How to add images to my forum instead of it appearing as rep

How to add images to my forum instead of it appearing as reply. Thanks

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MrsAJ
Oct 07, 2018 2:27 pm

Hi, I'm after a little advice. Due to a connected insurance claim, we are replacing a large area of flooring. Hallway, living, kitchen. We would like to lay engineered…

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TheRayTracer
Oct 06, 2018 10:22 pm
jimbob73
jimbob73
5 October 2018

vinyl cladding protection

vinyl cladding protection

yes it was built by a respectable company so l guess so. SO is the plastic wrap around the house sort of a second line of defence incase some vinyl cladding blows off or…

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jimbob73
Oct 05, 2018 7:27 pm
mishb
mishb
5 October 2018

Moving in before handover

Moving in before handover

Our house build is almost done, the actual work will be finished next week. Our current house settles in 3 weeks on Friday so I think we will just miss handover by the…

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mishb
Oct 05, 2018 11:14 am
Sethor
Sethor
4 October 2018

Kitchen Layouts

Kitchen Layouts

Any layout will work just as long you get the work triangle (Fridge, Sink & Oven/Cooktop) right. What are the approx dimensions & orientation?

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Sethor
Oct 04, 2018 5:01 pm
Sureshd
Sureshd
3 October 2018

Building with Wisdom Homes (WH)

Building with Wisdom Homes (WH)

Hi, I would like see if anyone built the house with WH. If so, would you please shed some light how the standard inclusions are? Are they good quality? Especially on…

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Sureshd
Oct 03, 2018 9:46 pm
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
3 October 2018

Need advicesssss

Need advicesssss

It’s not a given that living areas get higher ceilings. Usually extra, unless it’s a build with a higher base price to start off with.

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Hillsbuilds
Oct 03, 2018 2:23 pm
xxharj
xxharj
3 October 2018

sealing concrete

sealing concrete

Hello People, I am planning to seal the concrete along the sides of my house and under the pergola. The concreter made cuts in the concrete with a circular saw after…

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xxharj
Oct 03, 2018 11:58 am
MannyG
MannyG
3 October 2018

Mcdonald Jones or Eden Brae

Mcdonald Jones or Eden Brae

Eden Brae Homes

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MannyG
Oct 03, 2018 8:28 am
alexp79
alexp79
2 October 2018

House broken into

House broken into

Any damage to the locks? How did they got inside, I wonder? Police should arrest interrogate your builder and his trades first thing in the morning.

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alexp79
Oct 02, 2018 3:52 pm
Manny1
Manny1
2 October 2018

Classen nature oak 3 - strip

Classen nature oak 3 - strip

I recently install Classen nature oak 3- strip lamintate flooring and found mysefl a few boxs short. The product has now been discontinued and now…

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Manny1
Oct 02, 2018 3:12 pm
MadmanSean
MadmanSean
2 October 2018

Building investment property in Warragul

Building investment property in Warragul

The advertised 18 week time frame for Simonds Express home builds is an under statement to say the least... I met with Simonds Sales rep 29/11/2017. Signed house build…

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MadmanSean
Oct 02, 2018 3:04 pm
MyFirst
MyFirst
1 October 2018

Hyspan end bearing question.

Hyspan end bearing question.

Yes stud wise is pretty strong. 1 lvl and 2 f17 studs. Was just seeing the top plate as the weak link. Thanks.

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MyFirst
Oct 01, 2018 9:56 pm
duke12
duke12
30 September 2018

Toilet problem

Toilet problem

There is no plumbing section, DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair or General Discussion is fine. What is the problem?

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duke12
Sep 30, 2018 10:56 am
MyFirst
MyFirst
29 September 2018

Gas connection question

Gas connection question

I saw the copper pipe for connection to the house near the electric meter. But not the copper pipe coming out from the ground for the gas line. From my research in Vic,…

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MyFirst
Sep 29, 2018 5:50 pm
dglasheen01
dglasheen01
29 September 2018

Saratoga Rise Drone Footage 29/9/18

Saratoga Rise Drone Footage 29/9/18

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2fUVX ... EC_iurg-Vg Or follow on Instagram @kahalapropertygroup

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dglasheen01
Sep 29, 2018 3:09 pm
zillah
zillah
29 September 2018

Find number of formwork steel H frames that are required for

Find number of formwork steel H frames that are required for

Credit goes to cyclic Fairly simple math really. If a frame is 1.8 meters and has a gap to the next frame of 1.5 meters, then a frame covers 3.3 meters,…

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zillah
Sep 29, 2018 12:36 am
ligongl
ligongl
28 September 2018

Design Ideas for uPVC Windows and Doors

Design Ideas for uPVC Windows and Doors

uPVC Windows and Doors in…

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ligongl
Sep 28, 2018 10:29 pm
ligongl
MyFirst
MyFirst
28 September 2018

Brick Laying Tolerance

Brick Laying Tolerance

Ok Thanks for your comments.

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MyFirst
Sep 28, 2018 7:22 pm
building-expert
building-expert
28 September 2018

Is my builder liable for damage to existing services on site

Is my builder liable for damage to existing services on site

From your post it is clear that they knew not to go there but did. I think they are liable but you may need to push the right buttons to get it.

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building-expert
Sep 28, 2018 7:12 pm
building-expert
Osmiumpanama13
Osmiumpanama13
26 September 2018

Drain Standards

Drain Standards

Hi all, Need some help with determining if these drains are built to spec. Knock-down rebuild with one of the big builders. 1. The grey stuff is powdery and some of it…

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Osmiumpanama13
Sep 26, 2018 10:31 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
26 September 2018

Right to have stage inspections

Right to have stage inspections
1, 2

Yes...all too true. There has been ample time to act in the past and there has been no shortage of long term evidence that verifies the need.

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SaveH2O
Sep 26, 2018 4:20 pm
SaveH2O
jimbob73
jimbob73
26 September 2018

Support beams slight rust

Support beams slight rust

Hello my house is 7 years old and a couple km's from the ocean. The other day l looked under the house with the torch and l saw about 5 large long thick metal beams…

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jimbob73
Sep 26, 2018 2:41 pm
Sethor
Sethor
25 September 2018

Hot Water System

Hot Water System

Personally never heard of them before, there is a huge thread on Whirlpool about them (see link below). Quick skim through thread a few minor issues but warranty/after…

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Sethor
Sep 25, 2018 12:28 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 September 2018

Rotten timber concern

Rotten timber concern

Siegfx If you don't have the structural Drawings I highly recommend you get a copy from The council's Building department assuming the builder has not given them to you.

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 25, 2018 7:05 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Maccar812
Maccar812
24 September 2018

FAIRHAVEN HOME COLOURS APPOINTMENT

FAIRHAVEN HOME COLOURS APPOINTMENT

Hi. Good luck with your colours. How did you get those pics before the day? Can you get in before? Our appointment is in November and we would love to get in there early.

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Maccar812
Sep 24, 2018 10:41 pm
Nickykim
Nickykim
24 September 2018

Sanding glass

Sanding glass

If you just want to take the sharp edges off you could use an 80 grit diamond hand pad. You can order these on-line, from stone and glass work tool supplies. Cost about $30.

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Nickykim
Sep 24, 2018 9:24 pm
John1121
John1121
24 September 2018

Online Property Valuations

Online Property Valuations

How reliable are the property valuations online?

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John1121
Sep 24, 2018 8:01 pm

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