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Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.

Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.

doesnt matter. we know what was being refered to. So...

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2024 2:01 pm

Reblock Reviews Victoria

Reblock Reviews Victoria

I cannot find a review for the Reblocker I am getting a quote from. Am I doing something wrong, or are numbers of reblockers who hold VBA registration not reviewed on your…

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Cedric
Apr 18, 2024 11:50 am

Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

There is nothing in the various codes and standards that puts this requirement on the builder to do. I think that is what you are asking. Don't waste time trying to get…

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2024 10:46 am

Million dollar home in Perth

Million dollar home in Perth
1 ... 4, 5, 6

if you call those builders and ask them, they will give you a range based on finish

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ponzutwo
Apr 18, 2024 10:07 am

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating

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Ashington Homes
Apr 18, 2024 4:52 am
Ashington Homes
Glory
Glory
15 h

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

It's best to keep things straightforward with your utilities during any property changes.

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Glory
Apr 17, 2024 11:15 pm
Glory

OK, The orange lines on bricks are where I can see cracking to the motar joints, but further up you can also see cracking through brick work. it takes a lot of stress to…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 17, 2024 9:30 pm
BuildingandLegal

I have a house and land. The land is 300 square meter . The construction is near finish(80%) .And I received a slab M class to H class variation $4730, and Drop Edge…

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Mandy1222
Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm
Bk3064
Bk3064
19 h

Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council

Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council

Hello everyone Did anyone recently applied gas abolishment in Brisbane city council area for gas abolishment , we recently purchased a property and applied for gas…

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Bk3064
Apr 17, 2024 7:33 pm

Building With AllCastle Homes

Building With AllCastle Homes
NSW
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Was your build package mid range ? Yes we did pay extra for upgrades in our internal Color Appoitment have not seen the tiles yet. How long did it take you after the…

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lilijana
Apr 17, 2024 7:29 pm

Are window films accepted as privacy screens?

Are window films accepted as privacy screens?

We are building on a zero-lot. The first-floor windows on the zero-lot side is 1.2m away from the boundary. There are 3 windows on that side of the house in the first…

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blacknwhite
Apr 17, 2024 6:45 pm

Hi all, Looking at one lot and saw the drainage easement mentioned in contract. The easement is 6ft wide next to fence, and looks like this 1950s house already built…

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kai1020
Apr 17, 2024 3:24 pm

Choosing easier lot for extension/renovation.

Choosing easier lot for extension/renovation.

Thanks for the reply. Had a look at the suggested lot and found other problem on easement, which i will asked in separate thread.

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kai1020
Apr 17, 2024 3:12 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
Yesterday

Site costs

Site costs
VIC

Henley should give you some indication of site costs. Too many variable to give you any reasonable accuracy

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ponzutwo
Apr 17, 2024 11:54 am
Dan Mil
Dan Mil
17 April

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

G’day everyone, I am reaching out to share my pre-lining building inspection report, hoping to gain insights from those who may have encountered similar instances of…

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Dan Mil
Apr 17, 2024 12:25 am
Noobbuild
Noobbuild
16 April

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus

Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline Plus
VIC

We are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder has now requested to swap this for BGC Nuline Plus. They look fairly similar and he has…

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Noobbuild
Apr 16, 2024 8:28 pm

Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18 months old First there has been been a crack running through a grout line which I put…

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costo23
Apr 16, 2024 8:21 pm
Othello
Othello
16 April

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets on the 1st and ground floor are OK) Blockage clears when the using a plunger. But…

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Othello
Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm

Duplex builder in Chatswood

Duplex builder in Chatswood

Hey JordanHarper We are based in West Pymble and have built a number of duplexes over the last few years in North Ryde. More than happy to touch base and answer any…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 16, 2024 6:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Pulse
Pulse
16 April

Brick work cracks

Brick work cracks

could be the footing or being hard up against the other wall with no expansion joint or both. You could try again with brick mesh and use some sticky back foam against the…

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Pulse
Apr 16, 2024 6:06 pm
Splashers
Splashers
16 April

Waterproofing around door jam?

Waterproofing around door jam?
SA

Disgracefull waterproofing, get an independent qualified inspector ASAP. Do not allow them to…

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Splashers
Apr 16, 2024 5:01 pm
Splashers
T.H
T.H
16 April

Montgomery Homes

Montgomery Homes
NSW

I initially came on here and read these reviews before we chose a builder. We bit the bullet and went with Montgomery cause we heard good things through friends. We are…

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T.H
Apr 16, 2024 4:37 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
16 April

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Compared to Box Hill display village Grantham, we have changed the floor plan a bit. We have our butlers pantry, laundry towards the rear of the house like Montara…

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koffeetime
Apr 16, 2024 2:34 pm
HomeoneHR
HomeoneHR
16 April

Henley Homes

Henley Homes

Hi, If you give a set of criteria as to what means 'good' to you, it'll give others prompts to respond. We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that…

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HomeoneHR
Apr 16, 2024 11:48 am
HomeoneHR
HomeoneHR
16 April

Arli Homes

Arli Homes
VIC

Hi, We didn't end up going with them but they were a close second on our list. If our current choice of builder falls through Arli will be next cab off the rank. They…

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14595
HomeoneHR
Apr 16, 2024 11:38 am
aussieta
aussieta
16 April

Help me understand this Hot Water System

Help me understand this Hot Water System

the sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?) so with both turned on you…

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aussieta
Apr 16, 2024 6:21 am
aussieta
Wayf9191
Wayf9191
16 April

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

yes Sydney based

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Wayf9191
Apr 16, 2024 12:08 am

I've slowed down a fair bit lately - even taken time off to read a book, look at the view, go for walks. But there are still some things to finish. This was the last…

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waxinggibbous
Apr 15, 2024 7:23 pm
waxinggibbous
kingsway
kingsway
15 April

Builder designers in Melbourne?

Builder designers in Melbourne?

Any recommended small/medium builder designers here in Melbourne Victoria? Thanks

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kingsway
Apr 15, 2024 4:20 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
15 April

Pro finish tiling group

Pro finish tiling group

The wallopers will just say it's a civil matter.

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SaveH2O
Apr 15, 2024 1:58 pm
SaveH2O
Sar
Sar
15 April

Wall Art

Wall Art

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece on the blank wall and if so what should I put? Appreciate your help! 😃

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Sar
Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am
lilijana
lilijana
15 April

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023

Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently. We have signed mid range built contract but identified that a lot of things are not included.…

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lilijana
Apr 15, 2024 1:51 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
14 April

White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco

White based tiles for both Indoor living & Outdoor Alfresco

thanks. the above one is white Mat tiles and have gripness so going for this Mat tiles for both indoor and outdoor. Beaumont told it can be used in both indoor and…

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Sara thy
Apr 14, 2024 11:22 pm

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?

Is it possible to get the Coral Homes Highlands 36 home?
QLD

In Qld it is a requirement that a builder must have a cost breakdown, for building a home to the same specification, with the same inclusions and the same finish. So ask…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 14, 2024 10:39 pm
BuildingandLegal

Pre Lining Inspection with defects

Pre Lining Inspection with defects
NSW

There are a lot of private inspectors should have stayed working as tradies!! Firstly, you paid for a professional opinion of the works, if he has picked up on an item he…

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1957
BuildingandLegal
Apr 14, 2024 10:36 pm
BuildingandLegal

Double Brick homes

Double Brick homes

Can I be Rude Crude n Brute abt double brick houses... 1.Its my money ..my house..I wanna built the way I want it 2. Council compliance is Power ..their mates on Gravy…

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RudeCrudeBrute
Apr 14, 2024 9:46 pm

I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower. Anyone had one of these done recently? Not sure if they are straight forward and easy…

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Mofflepop
Apr 14, 2024 9:42 pm
Mofflepop
MichaC
MichaC
14 April

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Builder ripped up balcony tiling, water proofing and start again. Fitted an aluminium angle underneath the tiles, which sticks out 50mm beyond the balcony edge, with the…

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MichaC
Apr 14, 2024 6:54 pm

Regulations for shower over bath

Regulations for shower over bath

You need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have strengthened the base where it is not required to sit on a bed.

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 13, 2024 9:30 pm
BuildingandLegal

Hi everyone, we are struggling to find inspiration for our house renovations. We've got a mid-1980s home in Perth that we want to renovate ourselves (as much as possible…

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CrackersC
Apr 13, 2024 4:21 pm

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow for concrete porch, but they didn’t allow for the planned stone paving. I’m finally…

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Chippies_Kid
Apr 13, 2024 12:40 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

7 Stars

7 Stars

A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they wanted to offer that as 100%. In the 20+ display designs supplied, the builder was…

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 2:22 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

Just remember that uPVC melts at 160 C.

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 2:08 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?

Can you use plasterboard for window jambs, reveals, sills?

Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will be…

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 12:07 pm
ECOECO
Althom
Althom
12 April

Two kitchens in one house - planning rules

Two kitchens in one house - planning rules

"is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them

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Althom
Apr 12, 2024 9:16 am
Althom
Metamorf
Metamorf
12 April

DA Application Cost Estimate

DA Application Cost Estimate

A question for all of humanity: how much does an architectural and construction project cost with approval of the “DA” kit in Sydney for a 3-storey villa of 400-600m2?

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Metamorf
Apr 12, 2024 5:27 am
Sara thy
Sara thy
12 April

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

combining the ceiling fan switch, light switch, dimmer switc

Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF/Speed eventhough it comes with Remote 2) how about…

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Sara thy
Apr 12, 2024 12:13 am
Jadandma
Jadandma
11 April

Are Westinghouse appliances OK??

Are Westinghouse appliances OK??

Our honest view Westinghouse WEV617DSC oven with airfryer, purchased in 2020. We've used Westinghouse for over three decades, but with this one the fan quickly developed…

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Jadandma
Apr 11, 2024 11:25 am

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