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Evelin
Evelin
19 May 2014

Methven tapware any outlets in Sydney?

Methven tapware any outlets in Sydney?

we ordered Methven through Bunnings, it was cheaper than from Reece.

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Evelin
May 19, 2014 10:37 am
gav89z
gav89z
16 May 2014

Downpipes Colorbond or PVC aboveground rainwater tank

Downpipes Colorbond or PVC aboveground rainwater tank

Yes, use pvc downpipes and paint them. Rainwater tanks are gravity fed and you will find the lead in pipe to the tank is always lower than the…

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gav89z
May 16, 2014 7:31 pm
sceen7
sceen7
12 May 2014

Gas Hot water system

Gas Hot water system

We have had a Rinnai enviro 26 for over 2 years now and love it. We have controllers in the bathrooms set between 28 and 43 summer winter. We have water saving shower…

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sceen7
May 12, 2014 2:28 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 May 2014

Bricking - questions expansion joints lead flashing on roofs

Bricking - questions expansion joints lead flashing on roofs

Just also be aware that lead flashing is not compatible with Colorbond or Zincalume roof sheeting due to corrosion. Stewie

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Stewie D
May 11, 2014 11:29 am
gav89z
gav89z
10 May 2014

Chasing electrical cable for lights on piers

Chasing electrical cable for lights on piers

hey mgilla, thanks for the advice.. sounds about right what you've said re full height piers. i've decided to leave in 20mm pvc conduits ..

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gav89z
May 10, 2014 4:52 pm
gav89z
gav89z
4 May 2014

Boral Concrete roof tiles - Vogue Charcoal Grey

Boral Concrete roof tiles - Vogue Charcoal Grey

Hi all, Interested in the Boral Vogue (Flat profile) concrete roof tiles in Charcoal Grey, upon checking on the NSW Brochure it mentions *Premium* Colour Through compared…

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gav89z
May 04, 2014 11:59 am
NathanBoxa
NathanBoxa
28 April 2014

Scaffolding Compliance Certificate Requirements?

Scaffolding Compliance Certificate Requirements?

Scaffold should have a tag on it when completed and deemed safe to use. Could take a picture of the tag for your own reference.

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NathanBoxa
Apr 28, 2014 11:32 pm
NathanBoxa
gav89z
gav89z
28 April 2014

PCI Final Inspection requirements for Occupation Certificate

PCI Final Inspection requirements for Occupation Certificate

Thank you Stellabella, just to add to your response I've researched NSW Fair Trading Website and the following link for any owner builders in NSW; re electrical…

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gav89z
Apr 28, 2014 6:52 pm
gav89z
gav89z
28 April 2014

external / internal paint

external / internal paint

Got some quotes, been offered the choice of either Dulux Wash and Wear, or Taubmans in Matt finish. Been advised 2 Coats are sufficient, can anyone share their opinions on…

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gav89z
Apr 28, 2014 6:27 pm
Mentone3850
Mentone3850
25 April 2014

39 sq double storey home - number of bricks?

39 sq double storey home - number of bricks?
1, 2

Thanks, We are building a brick veneer, I'll also give a call to the brick company tomorrow to confirm for information. Cheers, I'll check out…

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Mentone3850
Apr 25, 2014 9:12 pm
Mentone3850
gav89z
gav89z
17 April 2014

Slab earthing

Slab earthing

thank all for the replies, I spoke with a project builder site supervisor today and they advised they did earth the steel reo in the slab. I am waiting for the roof to go…

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gav89z
Apr 17, 2014 8:31 pm
gav89z
gav89z
11 April 2014

plumbing roughin/electrical roughin after bricks?

plumbing roughin/electrical roughin after bricks?

Hi gav89z, That is the order we did things….bricks, plumbing, electrical. Didn't have any problems, we saw it as the safest way to do…

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gav89z
Apr 11, 2014 6:09 pm
qebtel
qebtel
5 April 2014

Waiting and ... waiting and ...

Waiting and ... waiting and ...

Another apt saying that always…

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qebtel
Apr 05, 2014 11:38 am
gav89z
gav89z
29 March 2014

hire rates

hire rates

Don't know if this will help in your case, but I had quotes for piering between $55-$65 per linear metre, so you have 30 piers at 600mm, works around $1170 for the job…

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gav89z
Mar 29, 2014 6:49 pm
gav89z
gav89z
22 March 2014

Owner building in Inner West Sydney

Owner building in Inner West Sydney

Hi all, We are owner building in Inner West Sydney, would like some recommendations on trades. Also been looking up Yellowpages; We have a plumber/electrician Re prefab…

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gav89z
Mar 22, 2014 5:32 pm
radiuz
radiuz
25 February 2014

Leveling Land

Leveling Land

I think having the house sit at street level is a wise investment for drainage and also street appeal. Have you considered the first level have a few steps and working the…

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radiuz
Feb 25, 2014 11:42 am
schultzie
schultzie
17 February 2014

The order of building what and when to do things?

The order of building what and when to do things?

Fortunately i work for a commercial/ domestic builder and im using all my works contractors. I do understand what your saying though about how they lend money, i have…

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schultzie
Feb 17, 2014 8:32 pm
qebtel
qebtel
28 January 2014

Thanks for the advice & our Owner Builder Story

Thanks for the advice & our Owner Builder Story

Doesnt surprise me at all. Earthmovers are the worst I have encountered. I dont trust any of them. Last one sent me the bill four weeks after the job. I thought that was…

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qebtel
Jan 28, 2014 11:52 am
Lenny171
Lenny171
15 January 2014

Approx cost up to slab laid for 33sq P waffle

Approx cost up to slab laid for 33sq P waffle

Thank you, yes it is approx what we thought about that. The cost is likely due to the breakdown of the overall payments I guess.

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Lenny171
Jan 15, 2014 8:21 pm
Ziege
Ziege
11 November 2013

Slab size vs shed plans

Slab size vs shed plans

After spending a day doing the circuit of steel shed suppliers, I am happy to say that they definitely DO NOT count the cladding into the measurement and they were…

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Ziege
Nov 11, 2013 10:07 pm
lynny-jane
lynny-jane
1 November 2013

Comments on design please

Comments on design please

Hello Manofaus, I love your concept of a country farmhouse.....I'm a great fan of verandas and we have three on our house (one facing north, one west and one east) - we…

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lynny-jane
Nov 01, 2013 9:52 am
lynny-jane
1800shademaster
1800shademaster
24 October 2013

Builders Cost to Build a Kit Home???

Builders Cost to Build a Kit Home???

We are currently researching which is the best way to build, a kit home with a builder or a transportable home. We are looking at Paal, Stone…

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1800shademaster
Oct 24, 2013 5:25 pm
1800shademaster
JB1
JB1
19 October 2013

can you live in a house without floor covering?

can you live in a house without floor covering?

I can't see that happening. My surveyor wouldn't pass me without caulking in all the bathroom. But ask yours.

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JB1
Oct 19, 2013 10:11 pm
AKB
AKB
15 October 2013

Owner Builder - who's best to insure with cost v claims

Owner Builder - who's best to insure with cost v claims

Hi Guys We went with Insurance Brokers mentioned on another thread. Our normal insurance company refused to cover the house whilst we were owner building. 12 months…

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AKB
Oct 15, 2013 4:40 pm
AKB
dream_home93
dream_home93
31 August 2013

Owner Bulider at Muloga Rise

Owner Bulider at Muloga Rise

Hi PaulZ, How did you find going through the design guidelines and getting them through the developer? I have started a thread for Mulgoa Rise if you want to join us. I…

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dream_home93
Aug 31, 2013 7:14 am
Danette
Danette
27 August 2013

Building a Kit Home

Building a Kit Home

We are currently researching which is the best way to do, kit home with a builder to build it or a transportable home. We are looking at Paal, Stone Homes, Riverbuilt…

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Danette
Aug 27, 2013 2:34 pm
Danette

Brickies been working this week on the garage wall which is 3.1m high, garage door opening is 2.53m high :) great for my 4wdrives with loaded roof racks. Will have laid…

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Swerve
Aug 21, 2013 11:05 am
fortheloveofhouses
fortheloveofhouses
15 August 2013

Colour help - Grey Walls

Colour help - Grey Walls

Of course you know this already - sample! My parents are renovating their house and they have chosen 4 colours and the 2 colours so far that they have put on their walls…

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fortheloveofhouses
Aug 15, 2013 1:44 pm
squarepeg
squarepeg
14 August 2013

Costs of building 150 SQM, 2 story home in Sydney

Costs of building 150 SQM, 2 story home in Sydney

Hi Seano The 100m2 includes garage, storage area, entry etc. Total floor area for living areas is 150m2, roughly split half half between upstairs and downstairs. Access…

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squarepeg
Aug 14, 2013 5:33 pm
SammySmithy
SammySmithy
6 August 2013

Home Warranty - NOT WHEN SELLING

Home Warranty - NOT WHEN SELLING

You can also speak to the Builders Insurance Broker regarding this, if you need any more information. They were really helpful when I had the same problems earlier this year!

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SammySmithy
Aug 06, 2013 3:21 pm
SammySmithy
SammySmithy
6 August 2013

Owner Builder Checklist

Owner Builder Checklist

It's really great you've thought of insurance! Have you gone ahead and started your project yet? If you're still looking for insurance, you should look at The Builders…

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SammySmithy
Aug 06, 2013 3:09 pm
dvestate
dvestate
19 June 2013

Champion Homes at Oran Park - the worst customer exper. ever

Champion Homes at Oran Park - the worst customer exper. ever

Nice to see an old thread dragged up for a minor matter. In defence of the nappy change 9 out of 10 times the toilets at the Oran Park display village were locked. I…

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dvestate
Jun 19, 2013 4:54 pm
ardy
ardy
14 June 2013

Metal Roofing cost per sq m

Metal Roofing cost per sq m

Thanks dnawa - how frustrating. I am currently looking for someone to install the roof and I will supply the materials. I cannot get a written quote for less than $70 for…

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ardy
Jun 14, 2013 7:40 am
cjbarker
cjbarker
11 June 2013

Owner Builder using Steel Frames

Owner Builder using Steel Frames

We had to alter a few frames as our rammed earth guys measured off the plan, duh....and of course some openings were out so we had to move and shorten some frames and…

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cjbarker
Jun 11, 2013 4:03 pm
cjbarker
BradS
BradS
5 June 2013

Owner Builder - Hawkesbury Sydney

Owner Builder - Hawkesbury Sydney

Have you worked out windows yet? Who did you end up going with?

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BradS
Jun 05, 2013 12:34 pm
Twistop
Twistop
28 May 2013

house extention

house extention

Assuming the details are correct, you don't really need an engineer. Just stay with the building code (BCA) or AS1684. But, really I just take the finished plans to a…

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Twistop
May 28, 2013 7:20 pm
samsoft24
samsoft24
27 May 2013

Private Certifiers for cdc approvals

Private Certifiers for cdc approvals

We live at The Ponds which is northwest of sydney

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samsoft24
May 27, 2013 6:00 pm
samsoft24
advertisingfree
advertisingfree
23 May 2013

How to level a ceramic tile sloped floor?

How to level a ceramic tile sloped floor?

Thanks for your reply. The room is empty and is not being used for anything. I plan to install floating floor (laminate flooring), then put up new plasterboards on walls…

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advertisingfree
May 23, 2013 5:40 pm
cjbarker
cjbarker
9 May 2013

Discussion - building from recycled and salvaged materials

Discussion - building from recycled and salvaged materials

Salvaged material is better used for extensions, renovations or features. If you build a complete house with it, may look to eclectic or bohemian. I constantly scouring…

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cjbarker
May 09, 2013 5:40 pm
cjbarker
Marmalade
Marmalade
15 April 2013

Is cost over run normal ?

Is cost over run normal ?

looks great JB1, very nice choice of tiles too!

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Marmalade
Apr 15, 2013 7:51 am
Room2Breathe
Room2Breathe
1 April 2013

...The drenched Owner Builder of Western Sydney...

...The drenched Owner Builder of Western Sydney...
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Loved reading this from woe to go!!! Fantastic!

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Room2Breathe
Apr 01, 2013 4:36 pm
greenify
greenify
28 February 2013

Spread Sheet break down ?

Spread Sheet break down ?

I have a current ine available on my website. Download it and fill in your own prices

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greenify
Feb 28, 2013 11:57 am
Vess
Vess
17 February 2013

New project in the Hawkesbury

New project in the Hawkesbury
1, 2, 3, 4

Hey Emms, I keep checking in for an update on your project. How's it all going?

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Vess
Feb 17, 2013 7:43 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 January 2013

Bad Roof Job

Bad Roof Job

If they have used long enough screws ( 50mm if they are going into softwood or unless you are in a high wind area ) into the battens then this shouldn't be a…

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Stewie D
Jan 21, 2013 11:59 am
Vess
Vess
5 January 2013

own/build in hills area, Sydney. Contact/Supplier/Recommend?

own/build in hills area, Sydney. Contact/Supplier/Recommend?

Hi tflyer Of course, Darren Oakes Roofing. Number is 0413836198.

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Vess
Jan 05, 2013 12:04 pm
building-expert
building-expert
12 November 2012

Insulation - Sourcing Online

Insulation - Sourcing Online

No. it's not required. The objective is to insulate external walls and roof space from outside heat loss or gain. There is no point in insulating ground floor from first…

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building-expert
Nov 12, 2012 5:37 am
building-expert
MyKitOB
MyKitOB
4 November 2012

Anyone have experience with Duragal (etc) steel subfloors?

Anyone have experience with Duragal (etc) steel subfloors?

Hi Lynny-jane :) Ive poured over your pictures of the Paal steel frames going up - it looks great! Thanks for the advice Stewie…

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MyKitOB
Nov 04, 2012 1:04 pm
Emmsiek
Emmsiek
19 October 2012

Brickie Needed

Brickie Needed

Thanks Vess xo. Apparently we have a new brickie starting in 2 weeks but ill keep Ian's details just in case.

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Emmsiek
Oct 19, 2012 11:53 am
lukele
lukele
4 October 2012

How does a newb home builder practise?

How does a newb home builder practise?

Good morning, expert. Thank you.

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lukele
Oct 04, 2012 6:23 am
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lukele
Oct 02, 2012 9:24 pm

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