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First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

sorta like all these 1/2 post profiles all piling on the builder here, huh?

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ponzutwo
Sep 20, 2024 4:24 pm
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ponzutwo
Sep 20, 2024 4:14 pm
Althom
Althom
Yesterday

Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab

Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab

What is going to go in that corner when the floor is filled in? Take that info to a qualified engineer and ask them re the proper procedure/material.

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Althom
Sep 20, 2024 9:56 am
Althom
Althom
Althom
Yesterday

Cracks in/near cornices after painting

Cracks in/near cornices after painting

You can fill them and repaint but I'd almost guarantee that with normal seasonal expansion/contraction they'll open up again. Best solution I've found to this problem is…

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Althom
Sep 20, 2024 9:54 am
Althom
annainperth
annainperth
Yesterday

Custom home builder in Perth

Custom home builder in Perth

Thanks for the info. We decided to go a similar route through a design/drafting company as architect fees were just out of our budget. Glad your happy :) all the best for…

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annainperth
Sep 20, 2024 9:11 am

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

I'd recommend the waterproofing membrane primer for your shower ceiling. It'll help keep moisture out, then you can just paint over it.

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 20, 2024 4:20 am
ML24WA
ML24WA
19 September

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips

Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
NSW

Legend, it does. I figured it will be hard to get quotes anyway since it's not for an actual job but a comparison. Thanks

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ML24WA
Sep 19, 2024 10:46 pm
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
19 September

Thoughts on buying used equipment from Boom & Bucket for renovation projects?

Thoughts on buying used equipment from Boom & Bucket for renovation projects?

Hey everyone, I’m in the middle of a major home renovation and considering buying some used heavy equipment from Boom & Bucket to help with the work. They’ve got a few…

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 19, 2024 5:14 pm
leanneP1959
leanneP1959
19 September

Has anyone Built with a "Prestige Kit Home"?

Has anyone Built with a "Prestige Kit Home"?

I would not deal with Prestige Kit Homes or their other company, Wholesale Kit Homes and sheds Pty Ltd. They get people; friends, family, etc to post positive feed back on…

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leanneP1959
Sep 19, 2024 1:28 pm
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building-expert
Sep 19, 2024 9:39 am
building-expert

Hi Everyone Just a quick update from Lindfield. Last week was quiet whilst we let the slab cure. This week we completed all of our in-ground external drainage and today…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 18, 2024 4:04 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
18 September

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

KDR "building site" - chances of asbestos & getting rid of bulk concrete

El Forgo You seem to be across everything! I would be surprised if you had asbestos and even if you did have some, it would be very minor as you suggested and quite…

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Ashington Homes
Sep 18, 2024 3:52 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
18 September

Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house

Creaking Stairs in 8 month old new build house

I would still ask the question, see if you can get your builder to do it

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Ashington Homes
Sep 18, 2024 3:46 pm
Ashington Homes
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 September

Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon

Appointing own Surveyor - VIC - Metricon

Hopefully you're doing a story they didn't pay for. Take a look at the metricon dispoint3d home owners fb page. There are plenty of people who might want to contribute

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ponzutwo
Sep 18, 2024 2:44 pm
felant
felant
17 September

Gable vents

Gable vents

Anyone in Adelaide know who might supply gable vents, similar to those in the link?

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felant
Sep 17, 2024 6:34 pm
vakman
vakman
17 September

My experience buying windows in China

My experience buying windows in China
1 ... 10, 11, 12

It was all flat packed and arrived in perfect order. Been almost 4 years and nothing negative to report really.

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vakman
Sep 17, 2024 5:03 pm
annainperth
annainperth
17 September

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth

Two storey home build by a boutique builder in Perth
1, 2, 3

Thanks for the update Wyldey, glad you’ve had a pretty good experience and are super close now! Exciting times. Feel free to post some photos 😝

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annainperth
Sep 17, 2024 4:17 pm
Dr_rock
Dr_rock
17 September

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA
WA
1, 2

It's great to see, Chippy! Summit offer both, though they have significant delays for hard plaster at the moment. I've gone for dry lining over the brick. I'm going to…

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Dr_rock
Sep 17, 2024 3:28 pm
annainperth
annainperth
17 September

Cost of two building in Perth

Cost of two building in Perth
WA

We are getting the same kinds of figures. Have you committed to a design/builder yet? We are finding it hard to sign up with someone because you can’t see a design &…

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annainperth
Sep 17, 2024 11:57 am

Planning to do below table for speakers with steel wiremesh door. Anyone did stainless steel wiremesh door for…

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Sara thy
Sep 17, 2024 11:38 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
17 September

Desk idea in open living

Desk idea in open living

Below is my open living area with entrance. Kindly advise for any improvement or changes. 1) Planning to do desk for work in the corner 2)…

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Sara thy
Sep 17, 2024 10:27 am
StMad
StMad
17 September

Hinged door no go?

Hinged door no go?

Hi there, We'll be selling our 4 bed home in the coming months, and are thinking about how to add value. We have an office at the front of the house which is 3x3, has a…

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StMad
Sep 17, 2024 8:16 am
Nitai
Nitai
17 September

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi Simeon, Do you still do the Beacon 20% voucher? If so, can you please hook me up. Planning to buy some lights soon. Thanks. Nitai

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Nitai
Sep 17, 2024 8:04 am
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
17 September

Why won't this shower door close?

Why won't this shower door close?

I had a similar issue with my shower door. It turned out the middle metal piece was slightly bent, causing uneven gaps. I ended up tightening the screws and adjusting the…

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 17, 2024 3:03 am
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
17 September

Shower strip drains

Shower strip drains

If you don’t mind a bit of extra maintenance and want the modern look, they’re great. Otherwise, a smart tile might be simpler and easier to manage.

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 17, 2024 2:57 am
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
17 September

Shower tap won't turn off

Shower tap won't turn off

I had a similar issue before where the tap just spun endlessly. In my case, replacing the cartridge did the trick. If you’re up for it, try swapping that out

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 17, 2024 2:54 am
MyHome2
MyHome2
16 September

breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period

breach of contract legal advise lawyers reply after lapse of given notice period
VIC

Hi there I a, building new homes in Victoria. Need an advise, due to builder demanding huge variations after paying lockup, sent proper termination letter legally and then…

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MyHome2
Sep 16, 2024 10:24 pm

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice; we have just had a 61sqm exposed aggregate slab installed by a concreter which runs from our house in Frankston, Victoria to within 200mm of…

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Quill82
Sep 16, 2024 8:39 pm
Elives
Elives
16 September

steel cantilever sizes

steel cantilever sizes
QLD

Hi the designer has said that cantilever is 4.18m long and 7m wide is that normal size? we had to increase upstairs bedroom by 200mm and i know nothing about this beam…

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Elives
Sep 16, 2024 6:06 pm
Darren821
Darren821
16 September

Jason Sliding Door

Jason Sliding Door

Thanks mate, thats great👍 External cladding is trimdek colourbond. Hope the profile isnt too wide to fit

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Darren821
Sep 16, 2024 5:17 pm

Thanks, ML24WA. After watching that video I decided to track down the installation instructions for the AEG DL8569-M. It appears it can be setup to use an exterior…

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JONS
Sep 16, 2024 10:56 am
JONS
worldofmud
worldofmud
15 September

Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Need Help Understanding Site Fall

Looks like it, the only time a 6m cut would occur it if the builder cuts straight between those opposite corners. But if you have got the DA drawings and minimal…

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worldofmud
Sep 15, 2024 6:21 pm
RetiringSomeday
RetiringSomeday
15 September

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable

Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable
NSW

Get an independent building inspection done now. Once handover is done, if they didn't fix it beforehand its doubtful they ever will. Get someone independent from them,…

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RetiringSomeday
Sep 15, 2024 5:25 pm
RetiringSomeday
Gce
Gce
15 September

Gutter replacement cost

Gutter replacement cost

Hi, Just wanting to get an idea of how much it may cost to replace 25m of gutter? Single story home. Thanks

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Gce
Sep 15, 2024 1:47 pm
Althom
Althom
15 September

To repair an oven handle...

To repair an oven handle...

Any money spent on the excess could be claimed as a deduction against rental income come tax time. Could also start claiming depreciation on the new oven as well.

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Althom
Sep 15, 2024 10:25 am
Althom
MG1981
MG1981
14 September

Drop edge beam filling agains

Drop edge beam filling agains

Hi all. I have a drop edge beam down the left side of my house. Across the front the drop edge beam is approx 1m on the left and fade to normal ground level on the right…

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MG1981
Sep 14, 2024 8:54 pm
EasyE
EasyE
14 September

KDRB legal point of discharge options

KDRB legal point of discharge options

Hi all, We’re doing a KDRB in Melbourne and our…

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EasyE
Sep 14, 2024 6:15 pm
Althom
Althom
14 September

front fence and gate installation before handover?

front fence and gate installation before handover?
NSW

Ask your builder. They are in charge of the site

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Althom
Sep 14, 2024 5:16 pm
Althom
Workingonit
Workingonit
14 September

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.

Roof Vibration Noise Diagnosis.
1, 2

The blobs of silicon may not work as I do not think it is the gutter vibrating against fascia. More likely the sisilation moving in strong winds.

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Workingonit
Sep 14, 2024 12:41 am
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
13 September

Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house

Preliminary Agreement - Custom built house

The key aspect is often how the copyright clause is written in your contract. If the clause specifies that the copyright covers all designs and…

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 13, 2024 10:32 pm

I think I gave you details last week about window heights, ceiling heights and eave heights. The way your plans are drawn is cheaper to build because there are no…

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chippy
Sep 13, 2024 6:37 pm
chippy
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
13 September

Painting over Unitex rendered wall

Painting over Unitex rendered wall

The closest way to match will be to use Unitex paint Painted wall will be a little different due to light reflection/absorption Painting is an upgrade and is better…

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Pedro4137
Sep 13, 2024 5:21 pm
dj3000au
dj3000au
13 September

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general

Please comment on quality of my build brickwork and in general
NSW

Looks like AllCastle Homes. The door frames and brick colour give it away to me at least. My last home was built by AllCastle and my current neighbour's is, they were good…

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dj3000au
Sep 13, 2024 3:39 pm
jpalmer
jpalmer
13 September

Brickwork

Brickwork

Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the finish of our alfresco area. To us it’s a a bad finish and have asked for it to be…

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jpalmer
Sep 13, 2024 3:36 pm
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
12 September

Roof repair

Roof repair

In many cases, repointing can be a sufficient solution if the damage isn't too extensive. However, if the cement is significantly worn out or…

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BarbaraHenry45
Sep 12, 2024 10:30 pm
BBJB
BBJB
12 September

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Liquidated damage claim post hanodver

Thank you for your replies, I think it will be really hard going after a big builder and probably it will cost more in legal fees.

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BBJB
Sep 12, 2024 8:58 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 September

Boutique builders -Perth

Boutique builders -Perth
WA
1, 2

Hahaha. Good one chippy. :lol: The spammer was a Yank, "personalized" gave him away. Probably yet another unethical and desperate SEO sod.

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SaveH2O
Sep 12, 2024 8:50 pm
SaveH2O

I have this report from my inspector, basically the front of the porch is not connecting to the back of the roof. The builder put some flashing which has hidden the gap,…

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ownerinproblem
Sep 11, 2024 3:26 pm

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