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chippy
chippy
23 August

New to building and new to construction

New to building and new to construction

Essentially any first home buyer can buy a block and then build a house exactly the same as you plan to do but somehow you will have to sell yours at a premium in order…

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chippy
Aug 23, 2024 7:55 pm
chippy
alexp79
alexp79
22 April 2023

Use of Structural Insulated Panels

Use of Structural Insulated Panels
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Main concerns I have against SIP is their flammability, thermites, poor breathability due to heavy usage of EPS insulation and OSB panels (mould and humidity might be…

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alexp79
Apr 22, 2023 3:16 pm
Noname
Noname
16 December 2022

Metaverse, Metahomes, FB banks on VR Homes

Metaverse, Metahomes, FB banks on VR Homes
1, 2, 3

nah he's just wanting me to bet him money for him to prove he's an engineer and asking if you want to get in on the action, like we care. We already know he's full of it,…

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Noname
Dec 16, 2022 2:22 pm
aussieta
aussieta
15 June 2021

rid of smell

rid of smell

Have you tried contacting a special service?

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aussieta
Jun 15, 2021 5:28 pm
aussieta
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 December 2020

New NCC Development Of Performance Solutions and Evaluations

New NCC Development Of Performance Solutions and Evaluations

To avoid friction between private Building surveyors and the Council building surveyor and undue additional expenses I suggest you get an engineer to sign off then get it…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 18, 2020 11:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Dan_Migel123
Dan_Migel123
20 September 2020

Pet Bed for Dogs

Pet Bed for Dogs

LoL

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Dan_Migel123
Sep 20, 2020 6:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 December 2019

Constructive 3D BIM With Trimble Sketchup

Constructive 3D BIM With Trimble Sketchup

oh sorry sorry with the format, 3d, not 4d

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 22, 2019 9:41 am
StructuralBIMGuy
robbert
robbert
31 May 2019

Wallpaper

Wallpaper

oh really... Thanks!

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robbert
May 31, 2019 4:16 pm
robbert
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
15 March 2019

AEC BIM Prefab One stop Building Optimisation

AEC BIM Prefab One stop Building Optimisation

Building raises $1 Billion in float, set to disrupt Residential and Commercial sectors with affordable housing

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 15, 2019 8:49 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Ynnie
Ynnie
30 November 2017

Karndean looselay vinyl planks - any good?

Karndean looselay vinyl planks - any good?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi SeriealBuilder, wondering how your vinyl flooring is now? Do you have any regret installing it? Is it really hard-wearing and do you have any problem with it?

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Ynnie
Nov 30, 2017 11:27 am
twylamc
twylamc
10 October 2017

Doors from Corinthian!

Doors from Corinthian!
1, 2

Probably a bit late of a reply but we have our 1200 x 2340 door in 4 hinges and also fine.

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twylamc
Oct 10, 2017 2:04 pm
twylamc
Stewie D
Stewie D
1 September 2016

Bean Bag Chair for Living Room

Bean Bag Chair for Living Room

If you want an I will recommend chahyay.com

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Stewie D
Sep 01, 2016 2:24 pm
golemheart
golemheart
23 March 2016

3D TV with no glasses is almost here

3D TV with no glasses is almost here

It's 2016 now we got 3D TV's for sure with 8K display being commercialized. And virtual reality headsets are in market right now. Check out Microsoft's Hololens. This some…

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golemheart
Mar 23, 2016 2:34 am
golemheart
golemheart
golemheart
23 March 2016

Have you heard of the stone Serpentine?

Have you heard of the stone Serpentine?

Yes Joseph. Physically, serpentine is a high density and high hardness material, close to zero rate of moisture absorption, which is a desirable aspect for outdoor…

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golemheart
Mar 23, 2016 2:24 am
golemheart
jhiace
jhiace
16 February 2016

Robovac

Robovac

I had a roboking, it never did what it was supposed to, always got lost, couldn't find home, would often get stuck on the same thing and just go flat trying to find its…

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jhiace
Feb 16, 2016 11:08 am
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
8 October 2015

European Shower - starting to be popular in Perth

European Shower - starting to be popular in Perth
1, 2

Would the smart tile be cheaper to install than a grate?

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Treeseachanger
Oct 08, 2015 10:02 am
clairelv
clairelv
8 September 2015

painting for you

painting for you

i am not professional but i love painting . i also painted for my own house . https://www.facebook.com/claire.lv.16/m ... 203&type=3 it is my facebook ,there are some…

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clairelv
Sep 08, 2015 4:54 pm
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
8 September 2015

Grout Colour Sealing DIY Kits from Grout Perfect

Grout Colour Sealing DIY Kits from Grout Perfect

We have just recently launched our new website www.groutperfect.com.au and now have 24 colours for you to choose from. Grout Perfect`s grout colourant is long lasting and…

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Grout Perfect
Sep 08, 2015 8:10 am
Grout Perfect
Stewie D
Stewie D
25 August 2015

How very Dr. Seus!

How very Dr. Seus!

Everyone of those are useable as standalone storage for books etc. They are mostly only slightly less efficient than a square box from Ikea or Bunnings that looks a lot…

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Stewie D
Aug 25, 2015 8:35 am
janidbest
janidbest
19 August 2015

Indoor Ceiling Fans

Indoor Ceiling Fans

Is it worth going for ceiling fans I don't have any idea I'm building with summer breeze evaporative cooling system $5400 .. Please help me to decide

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janidbest
Aug 19, 2015 10:54 am
canberrauser
canberrauser
13 August 2015

Led downlighting

Led downlighting

Thanks great advices

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canberrauser
Aug 13, 2015 6:19 am
batmantrilogy4
batmantrilogy4
22 June 2015

Samsung Smart Window

Samsung Smart Window

When you'll be able to buy it tho

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batmantrilogy4
Jun 22, 2015 11:00 am
kyton
kyton
4 April 2015

Splash Backs

Splash Backs

I was the first one on the forum to do a printed splash back and 5yrs on I still love it as much as the day I had it made. I had a high resolution photo printed out…

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kyton
Apr 04, 2015 2:15 pm
kyton
Mel Smith
Mel Smith
5 February 2015

Wow.....Truly amazing wallpaper

Wow.....Truly amazing wallpaper
1, 2

Greenstone , the original picture was posted on Sept 08 2008 and is no longer available. Click on the link and you'll find some there among…

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Mel Smith
Feb 05, 2015 1:58 am
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
26 September 2014

New powerpoints with USB ports for charging stuff

New powerpoints with USB ports for charging stuff
1, 2

Good idea we install then in some of our builds and they cost around $35 extra per point. You can also purchase several portable adaptor types from the usual suppliers.

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Berstan Homes
Sep 26, 2014 10:35 am
Berstan Homes
Joker
Joker
27 July 2014

Granite benchtops

Granite benchtops
1, 2, 3

Whole granite can be taken so that the price will be pretty less than getting at pieces.

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Joker
Jul 27, 2014 5:23 pm
Danette
Danette
23 July 2014

Laminex Metaline splashbacks

Laminex Metaline splashbacks

I too was hoping it would be cheaper than a glass splashback. Unfortunately my kitchen quote is already $4000 over budget so for me I think it's back to tiles :(

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Danette
Jul 23, 2014 8:41 pm
Danette
GBDesign
GBDesign
4 July 2014

Concept designs: new oven & kitchen tap

Concept designs: new oven & kitchen tap

Hmmm, certainly a design point, but can't see that being an issue, with the fact that it would have multiple layering(inner tube & outter tube, the temperature limiting…

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GBDesign
Jul 04, 2014 4:35 pm
GBDesign
MR2
MR2
3 January 2014

New R ratings in May

New R ratings in May

to be honest I'd be a fan of the lifting of minimum R ratings/Basix Again in light of the rising temperatures.

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MR2
Jan 03, 2014 5:51 pm
MR2
MR2
MR2
31 December 2013

LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the question.

LED Downlights: to LED or not to LED, that is the question.
1 ... 6, 7, 8

with the latest LED lights I suspect you don't actually need as many of them as you do halogens(now that you are getting near 1000lm LED's), so in theory you could run…

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MR2
Dec 31, 2013 1:07 pm
MR2
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
28 December 2013

Should we put down WHITE HIGH GLOSS 600 x 600 floor tiles???

Should we put down WHITE HIGH GLOSS 600 x 600 floor tiles???

Doesn't really matter does it? They are photos of New kitchens and New…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Dec 28, 2013 6:37 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
bradster181
bradster181
14 November 2013

Wireless motion sensor

Wireless motion sensor

This DIY project is amazing cool.

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bradster181
Nov 14, 2013 10:47 am
bradster181
Omg 1800
Omg 1800
26 March 2013

beat the heat with Solar AIR Conditioner

beat the heat with Solar AIR Conditioner

beat the heat with solar air conditioner with solar hot water heater all in one unit , up to 80% saving on power, great for new and older homes

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Omg 1800
Mar 26, 2013 3:16 pm
Marmalade
Marmalade
20 February 2013

Internal Glass Sliding Doors

Internal Glass Sliding Doors
1, 2, 3, 4

We have similiar hanging sliding doors but in timber. Previous owners were too cheap to put cavity sliders in. Hate them to pieces, always bumping into them. Glass…

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Marmalade
Feb 20, 2013 7:20 pm
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Peter Dow
Jan 18, 2013 9:12 am
Peter Dow
MR2
MR2
15 January 2013

how tall can we go?

how tall can we go?

Thread Nechromancy! probably not going ahead after the GFC lol

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MR2
Jan 15, 2013 7:01 am
MR2
MR2
MR2
15 January 2013

LED Light Bulbs - iPhone/Android controllable!

LED Light Bulbs - iPhone/Android controllable!

would like a network based controller that does that for groups of lights :)

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MR2
Jan 15, 2013 7:00 am
MR2
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 November 2012

What material is this?

What material is this?

To me its look like carbon fiber.

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Stewie D
Nov 08, 2012 8:49 am
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
7 October 2012

You have to see this!

You have to see this!

Oh my :shock: i feel quite sea sick :( Is this real or something to be built :th: I dont know if i would know if i was coming or going...... Though at least you would not need a…

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kerry-ann
Oct 07, 2012 12:13 pm
MattR
MattR
11 September 2012

Gainsborough G+ Access System

Gainsborough G+ Access System

Looks interesting. Has anyone installed it yet?

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MattR
Sep 11, 2012 8:08 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 August 2012

hmmm... Interiors...

hmmm... Interiors...
1, 2

wow

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Stewie D
Aug 06, 2012 8:34 am
Ben Vander Veen
Ben Vander Veen
4 June 2012

Polished Concrete Imitations

Polished Concrete Imitations

The biggest problem with the polished concrete industry is that there is no trade package or qualification. At the moment we are currently writing a certificate 3 module…

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Ben Vander Veen
Jun 04, 2012 4:48 pm

Yeah we went a bit overboard....but who doesnt love swinging from the…

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sceen7
May 29, 2012 9:05 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 May 2012

TV cabinet

TV cabinet

Peter , it is a three year old thread. I'd say he's built the house and moved by now ! Stewie

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Stewie D
May 07, 2012 11:46 am
Peter Clear
Peter Clear
1 May 2012

funky stairs

funky stairs

mmm, interesting

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Peter Clear
May 01, 2012 11:14 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 April 2012

polished plaster

polished plaster

We did a refurb on an upmarket apartment in the city ten years ago and the owners had this done in their entrance foyer and hallway walls From a distance it looks just…

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Stewie D
Apr 18, 2012 11:08 am
Eager
Eager
30 January 2012

Aussie architecture

Aussie architecture

it looks like it would be secure, not many entry points... even so it's a bold move to spend such a lot of money on a design that is going to reduce the resale value - not…

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Eager
Jan 30, 2012 3:10 pm
Eager
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Casa2
Dec 30, 2011 4:43 pm
sienna81
sienna81
16 November 2011

Recessed Power Points

Recessed Power Points
1, 2

cool idea- maybe they could work on the aesthetics a little more- you never know when you will need them visible and when you won't- so they should be pleasing to look at…

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sienna81
Nov 16, 2011 1:59 pm
Variegated
Variegated
16 October 2011

Universal Houseing, Ageing in Place, Adaptable Housing

Universal Houseing, Ageing in Place, Adaptable Housing

Good list of things to look out for Stewie D! As an Occupational Therapist (not practicing at the moment) I would suggest removing all steps - they can be a real problem…

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Variegated
Oct 16, 2011 7:06 pm
Variegated

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