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Rust roof screws

Rust roof screws

l spoke to my plumber we decided to replace the rusted screws and keep all the screws with no rust, it will only cost a few hundred

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jimbo73
Mar 19, 2024 1:01 pm

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Just noticing the slight defensive response, so just wanted to clarify my post wasn’t intended to have a crack at you. Happy to have a factual…

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pizzashapes
Mar 19, 2024 12:04 pm

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

Water this close to the slab edge or under the slab can cause slab heave or subsidence and is potentially a serious problem especially on highly reactive clay soils. Over…

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building-expert
Mar 19, 2024 9:26 am
building-expert

Help! Relocate neighbouring power line

Help! Relocate neighbouring power line

The wires through the scaffolding build are still shut down and yesterday the builder paid for the neighbour’s private power…

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Denali
Mar 19, 2024 8:08 am

Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW

Experience with HBCF insurance claim process NSW

There is a booklet on the HBCF website HBCF Claims Information for Homeowners that is helpful so sharing in case it helps anyone else..but we still have things we are…

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Bluespeckledeggs
Mar 18, 2024 11:08 pm

We have the attached room and would like to build it into a walk-in linen closet / storage room. Unfortunately we're struggling to figure out how to build it out given…

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michael12345
Mar 18, 2024 9:37 pm
Rachel001
Rachel001
Yesterday

Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones

Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones

Hi Jess, Thanks for sharing the information with us, could you please share a photo of your doors? I really need it, Thanks.

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Rachel001
Mar 18, 2024 11:35 am
blacknwhite
blacknwhite
17 March

Any reputable custom builder in lake macquarie area

Any reputable custom builder in lake macquarie area

It is in lake macquarie area and dimensions are width 14 m and depth 8 m and the slope is 1/5 going down from the road.

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blacknwhite
Mar 17, 2024 8:02 pm
vin83
vin83
17 March

Building Valiente Two with McDonald Jones in Diamond Beach M

Building Valiente Two with McDonald Jones in Diamond Beach M
NSW

Hi Pete, the build is going but slow but steady. 3 weeks back frames gone up for Ground and 1st floor. Awaiting now on Hebel installation for the floors , roof up and…

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vin83
Mar 17, 2024 9:41 am
vin83

Crooked wall or cornice?

Crooked wall or cornice?
SA

The photo is not really clear but to me it looks like twist in the cornice. Slight anticlockwise rotation at the top of the cornice and slightly clockwise at bottom should…

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building-expert
Mar 16, 2024 10:39 pm
building-expert
Bk3064
Bk3064
15 March

Omni built homes brisbane - builders feedback

Omni built homes brisbane - builders feedback

First time poster long story short we are planning knocking down rebuilding a house in Wavell Heights We are thinking to go with Omni built homes as they are but flexible…

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Bk3064
Mar 15, 2024 10:25 pm

Color experts kindly advise to finalise my exterior colors for my façade areas marked as 1, 2 & 3. Which render colors will be good: Render…

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balajmn
Mar 15, 2024 9:53 pm
MacRock
MacRock
15 March

Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme

Metricon Lumiere Colour Sceme

We don’t live in VIC so want to know the exterior colours of Lumiere display so we can see it at the paint shop. Not building with Metricon so my request went…

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MacRock
Mar 15, 2024 9:44 pm
Denali
Denali
15 March

900MM Cooktop over a 600MM built in oven

900MM Cooktop over a 600MM built in oven
SA

OP could but a single oven in only? Westinghouse Duo is max height 890mm so smaller than 2 x 600. We are also a 2 adult only family and went with this as we see more…

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Denali
Mar 15, 2024 10:42 am
beesa888
beesa888
14 March

Build experience - Trend Connection Homes

Build experience - Trend Connection Homes

I'm interested in them too. Did you end up going with them?

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beesa888
Mar 14, 2024 10:39 pm
Donnacolburn
Donnacolburn
14 March

Water damage to new home

Water damage to new home

Organizing a private inspection is definitely a good step to take, as it will provide you with an independent assessment of the extent of the damage and any necessary repairs.

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Donnacolburn
Mar 14, 2024 8:11 pm
hiluxx
hiluxx
14 March

Cut and filled land

Cut and filled land
QLD

Thanks Craig! This make absolutely sense to me!!

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hiluxx
Mar 14, 2024 7:33 pm

Soundproofing between floors in wooden house

Soundproofing between floors in wooden house

To reduce noise transfer without compromising the aesthetic of your exposed I beams, consider filling the 100mm gap between the I beams and the floor above with dense,…

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melvingoodman
Mar 14, 2024 6:40 pm

Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand…

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Ashington Homes
Mar 14, 2024 5:26 pm
Ashington Homes
Pulse
Pulse
14 March

Flooring on brick piers

Flooring on brick piers

could be anything but it looks like styrofoam

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Pulse
Mar 14, 2024 5:20 pm

PCA needed for EBH or Tyrell is good enough

PCA needed for EBH or Tyrell is good enough

Most of the time, council will push you out to a private certifier as it ties up their limited resources. Where a builder has gone belly up, the certifier passes the file…

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BuildingandLegal
Mar 14, 2024 4:18 pm
BuildingandLegal

Building on uneven land

Building on uneven land

I don't think you're getting a response because you are not quite clear on what the issue is. yep, the site is not level, no site is! but are you just building a garage?…

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BuildingandLegal
Mar 14, 2024 4:01 pm
BuildingandLegal
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
14 March

Loud popping ceiling, creaking and vibration

Loud popping ceiling, creaking and vibration

Ain't that the truth! We used to have a tile roof and had it replaced with colorbond and suddenly everything throughout the entire house sounds louder!

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MarkusjOZ
Mar 14, 2024 3:22 pm
MarkusjOZ
Ibuild7
Ibuild7
14 March

Henley Homes

Henley Homes

Would any one know if Henley Homes is a good Builder to use I seen many reasonable but also many poor reviews With so many builder going bust I thought they would be a…

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Ibuild7
Mar 14, 2024 3:09 pm

soffits dont reach fascia Help to fix

soffits dont reach fascia Help to fix

Be careful, the soffits may contain asbestos

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building-expert
Mar 14, 2024 1:04 pm
building-expert

Hi, just discovered all these junks left behind under the floor. Could any of these be asbestos? Best to leave as it is or clean up? Thank you for your thoughts

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Handol
Mar 14, 2024 9:22 am
agus
agus
14 March

Strange noise in the walls

Strange noise in the walls

Hi rob, any improvements with the noise you’ve experienced?

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agus
Mar 14, 2024 6:19 am
meiyeng2003
meiyeng2003
14 March

Soundproofing shared wall

Soundproofing shared wall

Hi, I live in a single storey semi-detached house with a shared wall. All is well until my neighbour’s kid started piano lessons (using an upright piano) and the noise…

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meiyeng2003
Mar 14, 2024 12:34 am
sreh
sreh
13 March

Attaching a flyscreen in a rental

Attaching a flyscreen in a rental

Follow up question - any ideas on how to set up a portable air conditioner through this kind of window?

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sreh
Mar 13, 2024 9:43 pm

Hey everyone! After lurking here for a long time and reading some amazing build journeys, I decided to document my own build to offer a blow by blow of building in Perth…

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Dr_rock
Mar 13, 2024 7:13 pm
hthglgl
hthglgl
13 March

What is an owner builder?

What is an owner builder?

First time poster so apologies for what may be an incredibly silly/simple question. I have purchased a home built in the 1930s - 40s that has been well maintained but…

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hthglgl
Mar 13, 2024 6:54 pm
mansawant
mansawant
13 March

Replacing broken tile on floor

Replacing broken tile on floor

I have an investment property and tenants moved out recently. However the Property manager noticed one of the floor tiles is broken and the kitchen Island countertop is…

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mansawant
Mar 13, 2024 6:40 pm
adeoladele
adeoladele
13 March

Suggestion for my living room interior

Suggestion for my living room interior

Thank for yes basically what to remove and what to add, where to place them

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adeoladele
Mar 13, 2024 5:56 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
13 March

Are pavers good for driveways?

Are pavers good for driveways?

Hi, I have had them in the past and the pros are: Versatile, i.e many different colours and styles to choose…

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MarkusjOZ
Mar 13, 2024 3:55 pm
MarkusjOZ
Strawman
Strawman
13 March

Owner Builder : Need some help

Owner Builder : Need some help

Hi VK, I am now retired however I have stood beside over 300 owner builders in the past 18 years that have successfully built their own homes. First of all a building…

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Strawman
Mar 13, 2024 2:39 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
13 March

Concrete slab

Concrete slab

is this for a residential dwelling or a shed? If its for a dwelling, its out of tolerance and a "mistakes happen" isnt a good enough excuse to just move on.

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ponzutwo
Mar 13, 2024 2:01 pm

Hi all I've got a brick garage/shed at the back of my house. It's been hit at some point (before I owned it) and has a large crack running down through the bricks. I want…

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ML24WA
Mar 12, 2024 11:14 pm
smason007
smason007
12 March

Permeable paving for driveway

Permeable paving for driveway

I am also considering these 2 permeable pavers. How has your experience been with the Hydroston paver? Any problems or headaches with maintenance?

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smason007
Mar 12, 2024 11:58 am
jagberg
jagberg
11 March

Renovation - swapping kitchen and bathroom and other fix ups

Renovation - swapping kitchen and bathroom and other fix ups

I recently went through a similar renovation and move scenario when updating our family home. We also swapped some rooms around and tackled a major…

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jagberg
Mar 11, 2024 11:41 pm
foxdie
foxdie
11 March

Exemplary Сasual Dating - Verified Women

Exemplary Сasual Dating - Verified Women

Casual dating at its finest – join the leading platform for relaxed and fun encounters! Authentic Damsels Super Сasual Dating

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foxdie
Mar 11, 2024 1:03 am
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
10 March

Cladding crack

Cladding crack

Most likely poor foam installation and render installation, Joint covered with render, foam could be sitting on flashing. Do you have any render at house

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Pedro4137
Mar 10, 2024 10:33 pm
NKVA24
NKVA24
10 March

Arli Homes

Arli Homes
VIC

Hi awkwajena, Any luck with looking into arli?

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NKVA24
Mar 10, 2024 7:00 pm
NKVA24
NKVA24
10 March

New Homes - Arli Homes

New Homes - Arli Homes

Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs…

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NKVA24
Mar 10, 2024 6:58 pm
Pulse
Pulse
10 March

roof structure issues

roof structure issues

it does not need replacing

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Pulse
Mar 10, 2024 12:30 pm
sydney_kings
sydney_kings
10 March

Fittting Lower Ground entry door/landing in 2200mm of FFL

Fittting Lower Ground entry door/landing in 2200mm of FFL

I am looking to design an entry door to a lower ground basement that has 2200mm between the external entry height to FFL of the ground floor. This door will provide an…

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sydney_kings
Mar 10, 2024 11:23 am

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Beacon Lighting 20% Discount
1, 2, 3

Hey Lisa Yes I can still share them. Just PM me your details and I put them in the Beacon system and it sends out the codes to you Cheers Simeon

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Ashington Homes
Mar 10, 2024 8:47 am
Ashington Homes

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