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Homebuild1
Jun 02, 2022 1:21 pm
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KnockItDown
Jun 01, 2022 5:51 pm
KnockItDown
Ardo
Ardo
31 May 2022

Removing dynabolts or hammer in?

Removing dynabolts or hammer in?

Nut on, knock down to top of sleeve, weld nut to sleeve or vice grip sleeve to bolt, pull out.

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Ardo
May 31, 2022 7:08 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
31 May 2022

Sell with agent or no agent

Sell with agent or no agent

These are the advantages of NOT using an agent. The fundamental rule to observe when dealing with an agent is that they only represent themselves, not the seller. The…

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gommeqld
May 31, 2022 6:56 pm
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zqs
May 31, 2022 1:24 am
arunsarath
arunsarath
30 May 2022

CDC Application for Building Alteration by Owner

CDC Application for Building Alteration by Owner

Hello I am planning to extend and add an additional toilet to my existing house(single dwelling). Cost of work I am expecting to be below 50k. Assuming that I satisfy all…

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arunsarath
May 30, 2022 9:29 pm
SamMac
SamMac
30 May 2022

Pool near 2.4m retaining wall??

Pool near 2.4m retaining wall??

G'day, Our backyard ground level is 2.4m above our neighbours ground level (2.4m retaining wall). We're putting a pool in 2.8m away from boundary line. 1.69m deep. Will…

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SamMac
May 30, 2022 1:38 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 May 2022

Pivotal Homes in QLD goes under

Pivotal Homes in QLD goes under

What's worse is battlers get sucked into putting an extra 10% on top of the initial 5% deposit.... thinking the builder is solvent and trading ethically? Tips to watch…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 28, 2022 9:30 am
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
26 May 2022

Sagging garage ceiling

Sagging garage ceiling

In my experience, sagged ceilings are always from water leaks so you need to fix the roof first before replacing the ceiling

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building-expert
May 26, 2022 3:04 pm
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
26 May 2022

Home elevator

Home elevator

The architect should have researched requirements for the lift specified and allowed space for the control box. It's not builder's fault.

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building-expert
May 26, 2022 3:03 pm
building-expert
PhanT
PhanT
25 May 2022

Acoustic Report requirement - new NSW Residential Build

Acoustic Report requirement - new NSW Residential Build

Hi if you can guide me which panel i should buy. I have seen a list of acoustic panels on this site www.hubpagespro.com but i am confused. I need help. Please guide if you…

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PhanT
May 25, 2022 3:29 pm
Laceyjones
Laceyjones
24 May 2022

3D of house plans

3D of house plans

Apologies if this has been asked a million times but can anyone recommend who I can go to to have my house designs done in 3D and assist with colours? They are all drawn…

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Laceyjones
May 24, 2022 4:36 pm
am74
am74
23 May 2022

Gap between Neighbour Wall and Retaining Wall

Gap between Neighbour Wall and Retaining Wall

Wow thats perfect reflection. One of my landscaping tradies did mention about some cover on top but did not know that is called a flashing. Makes great sense now. Will…

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am74
May 23, 2022 8:43 am
alexp79
alexp79
23 May 2022

Stud wall design for noise minimisation - feedback

Stud wall design for noise minimisation - feedback

Ideally you would need double plaster sheets from both sides with green glue in between.

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alexp79
May 23, 2022 2:31 am
AJ1111
AJ1111
20 May 2022

Loss of privacy from new CDC approved build

Loss of privacy from new CDC approved build

I don't think you can do anything. The private certifier probably won't even bother responding to you. See attached.

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AJ1111
May 20, 2022 3:02 pm
Annunox
Annunox
18 May 2022

Shower drain looks unusual

Shower drain looks unusual

Thank you for the reply BuildingandLegal. Much appreciated. Pics 1 & 2 are of our new house about to be handed over which is the one I'm concerned of. Upon research it…

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Annunox
May 18, 2022 10:11 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
17 May 2022

Damp Carpet Perimeter In Bedroom

Damp Carpet Perimeter In Bedroom

Go outside and look at the slab edge, (the vertical face, below the bricks), expose the face of the slab below ground, I will put money down that all you see will be bare…

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BuildingandLegal
May 17, 2022 9:59 pm
BuildingandLegal
rayan1910
rayan1910
17 May 2022

Wattyl equivalent to dulux vivid white

Wattyl equivalent to dulux vivid white

Bunnings or any paint store for that matter will be able to tint wattyl paint to Dulux Vivid White.

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rayan1910
May 17, 2022 9:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
17 May 2022

Private certifier, variations?

Private certifier, variations?

if its an internal change then you just do it. Council only care about external changes

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Ashington Homes
May 17, 2022 7:22 pm
Ashington Homes
Glenn S
Glenn S
17 May 2022

Exterior ceiling options?

Exterior ceiling options?

Currently building a 7.2m x 5m deck which will have a colorbond roof. I’m looking to put a ceiling on as well as insulation. The idea is to have that outdoor room look…

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Glenn S
May 17, 2022 3:21 pm
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BuildingandLegal
May 17, 2022 2:24 am
BuildingandLegal
chippy
chippy
16 May 2022

Disassembling brickwork

Disassembling brickwork

I think you will find that once you remove that steel frame, by working horizontally from the edges you will be able to remove one brick at a time. They most likely won't…

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chippy
May 16, 2022 9:34 pm
chippy
Simple513
Simple513
16 May 2022

Hybrid SPC Plank

Hybrid SPC Plank

I highly appreciate for your genuine feedback and quick response 🙏😊

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Simple513
May 16, 2022 6:36 pm
shopgirl20
shopgirl20
16 May 2022

Timings for DA with Hornsby Council anyone?

Timings for DA with Hornsby Council anyone?

Morning - our CDC has been knocked back by the private certifier (that's a whole separate story and going to Fair Trading), so I now have to do a full DA with Hornsby…

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shopgirl20
May 16, 2022 12:04 pm
Davidos
Davidos
16 May 2022

Water pooling around footings

Water pooling around footings

I've had water under my house for years and could never locate the source. Recently discovered drain dye. 1 teaspoon of the powder for 10 liters of water DO NOT GET THE…

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Davidos
May 16, 2022 10:50 am
chippy
chippy
15 May 2022

Load bearing walls

Load bearing walls

It's a truss roof. I can see it from your roof space picture.

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chippy
May 16, 2022 12:42 am
chippy
Geez
Geez
15 May 2022

Garage door seal for BAL 12.5

Garage door seal for BAL 12.5

Hi All As in my previous post,we included the BAL 12.5 on our new house. We will be getting Roof sisalation, whirlybird, aluminium flyscreens,weep holes and garage door…

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Geez
May 15, 2022 2:58 pm
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
13 May 2022

Energy Efficient Home - What Type of Builder?

Energy Efficient Home - What Type of Builder?

There's a big difference between what we currently construct and passive house. A lot of the gains are low cost. No one here is suggesting we all get triple glazing and…

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stonesthrow
May 13, 2022 7:27 pm
homeowner64
homeowner64
13 May 2022

Increasing stiffness of existing posi-struts

Increasing stiffness of existing posi-struts

We have an existing build we are renovating very shortly. One of the issues I'd like to fix is the deflection on the 2nd level floor. The current spec is: - 250mm deep 45…

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homeowner64
May 13, 2022 5:34 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
13 May 2022

Tree house help

Tree house help

I'm no expert, but I'd have thought you'd likely want to add a diagonal cross beam for support like on a gate or crate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/cont ...…

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Spazzen
May 13, 2022 3:20 pm
Pulse
Pulse
13 May 2022

Exposed Joists and Plywood Ceiling Construction methods for

Exposed Joists and Plywood Ceiling Construction methods for

3m is a long way between rafters, you could prop midspan, maybe clamping someone between rafters temporarily.

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Pulse
May 13, 2022 3:18 pm
magirl
magirl
12 May 2022

Nogging standard size

Nogging standard size

its ok..im getting myself ready on anything...but hopeful that everything will be alright. Thanks for all the comments :-D

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magirl
May 12, 2022 8:25 pm
building-expert
building-expert
12 May 2022

Need some advice please

Need some advice please

Generally under normal trading conditions builders are required to honour price and time for construction. But thanks to our corrupt politicians our economy has been…

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building-expert
May 12, 2022 10:10 am
building-expert
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Michelle L
May 10, 2022 8:59 pm
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Budapest
May 10, 2022 12:29 pm
bortron
bortron
9 May 2022

Registration of Plan of Subdivision + Section 88B Process?

Registration of Plan of Subdivision + Section 88B Process?

Ours was with Parra and honestly we pulled out of two off-plan duplex purchases because of the crap real estate agents tried to pull. In those two, we put in a clause in…

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bortron
May 09, 2022 11:05 pm

9 forntage zero lot

9 forntage zero lot

Narrow Sloping block? The builders going to have a field day on the engineering costs due to wall lengths, heights and setbacks. best to only deal with Planning first,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 09, 2022 8:34 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
9 May 2022

Why is this happening ?

Why is this happening ?

You most probably have inadequate or no overflow provisions. The back of your gutter could also be mounted too high on the fascia. Overflows can also be caused by…

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SaveH2O
May 09, 2022 11:37 am
SaveH2O

Hi all! I am very new to the world of homeowning as I've just purchased my first small home for my daughter and I - very excited! There's a fair amount I'd like to do,…

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CATV1986
May 08, 2022 9:28 pm
Pulse
Pulse
6 May 2022

Electrical question

Electrical question

The 1.5mm2 smaller cable can’t safely take 20A, the MCB has to protect the cable by limiting the current in this case to 16A, It needs to be done, you have a good…

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Pulse
May 06, 2022 10:14 pm

Slab Heave/Building Insurance

Slab Heave/Building Insurance

Hi Natalieanne Since the builder has been deregistered, you can investigate whether or not you can claim on their home…

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11991
Contracts-Specialist
May 06, 2022 12:53 pm
Contracts-Specialist
Pulse
Pulse
5 May 2022

Besser block retaining garden beds

Besser block retaining garden beds

You can get dry stack core fill blocks too that interconnect, haven’t seen them for sale, need mortar for bottom layer to get a level start

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Pulse
May 05, 2022 11:30 am
Pulse
Pulse
4 May 2022

Side wall of house is 10mm too close to boundary line (nsw)

Side wall of house is 10mm too close to boundary line (nsw)

Pretty common situation, don’t stress, surveying is pretty accurate but not to the mm, and might change if different survey marks are used. Sometimes people build 20mm…

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Pulse
May 04, 2022 4:14 pm
cupcakes24
cupcakes24
3 May 2022

Advice from people with teens/tweens

Advice from people with teens/tweens

thanks oklouise. makes sense that Teens would want their own spaces

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cupcakes24
May 03, 2022 9:33 pm

based on approximate dimensions my suggestions include wider stairs and narrower entry and upstairs hallways in favour of more space for guest and minor bedrooms and…

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oklouise
May 03, 2022 10:34 am
aLittle2theLeft
aLittle2theLeft
3 May 2022

Laying brick on top of existing wall

Laying brick on top of existing wall

How did you go? Looking at the photo it seems like the cement is pretty hard which is good (I’ve dismantled fireplaces.. the cement crumbled like sand) if you feel…

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aLittle2theLeft
May 03, 2022 7:41 am
aLittle2theLeft
aLittle2theLeft
3 May 2022

Large Pit in Front Yard - Not sure what this is

Large Pit in Front Yard - Not sure what this is

Don’t know if you got the answer you were after. I have a small plastic version in the front yard that was installed to try move on some of the winter/spring excess…

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aLittle2theLeft
May 03, 2022 7:04 am
WillCallaghan
WillCallaghan
2 May 2022

Problem with progress payment

Problem with progress payment

Hi, First post here. I’m a quantity surveyor and prepare Progress Payments for builders everyday. The $150k you mentioned: was that noted in the contract as…

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WillCallaghan
May 02, 2022 9:44 pm
pgeee
pgeee
1 May 2022

Downpipe lengths

Downpipe lengths

Does anyone know why downpipes are sold in only 2400 lengths at Bunnings, when that’s not long enough to run from the gutter across the eaves and down to the drain on a…

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pgeee
May 01, 2022 7:36 pm

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