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Qartaba Homes

Qartaba Homes
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Which street or road

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AAAnewbuyer
Dec 10, 2023 1:51 am
Love Zac
Love Zac
Yesterday

Anyone building with Zac Homes?

Anyone building with Zac Homes?

Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time.

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Love Zac
Dec 09, 2023 3:51 am
Ex-Hasbeen
Ex-Hasbeen
Yesterday

Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell

Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell

Thanks. I'm in Brisbane too. Samford area.

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Ex-Hasbeen
Dec 08, 2023 11:12 pm
Pulse
Pulse
Yesterday

Electrical - Sub distribution box/lighting automation

Electrical - Sub distribution box/lighting automation

1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it…

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Pulse
Dec 08, 2023 10:31 pm
Love Zac
Love Zac
Yesterday

Building with Zac Homes.

Building with Zac Homes.

HIA contract signed a couple of years ago with clear terms to increase contract price by X% if the build doesn't start by Y months. Due to land registration delay,…

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Love Zac
Dec 08, 2023 10:30 pm
alexp79
alexp79
Yesterday

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I wouldn't call it foam, it is autoclaved concrete - special form of a lightweight concretes, which is used in building industry since early 90-ies and has probably…

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alexp79
Dec 08, 2023 6:20 pm

dimensions on your original plan are inconsistent and with accurate dimensions (including site plan, upstairs and down) i could make a proper scale drawing with furniture…

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oklouise
Dec 08, 2023 1:47 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
8 December

JKW

JKW

want to answer the question posed?

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ponzutwo
Dec 08, 2023 1:21 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
8 December

Dark living room

Dark living room

Capital gains are driven by what someone is willing to pay for your home in the current market. When the market is booming (like before the post covid correction),…

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ponzutwo
Dec 08, 2023 9:06 am
building-expert
building-expert
7 December

Roof Plumbing Complaint

Roof Plumbing Complaint

In my experience roof is essential element of the building envelope and hence a common property and should be covered by owners corporation however a detailed review of…

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building-expert
Dec 07, 2023 10:58 pm
building-expert
Sydneyresider
Sydneyresider
6 December

Provincial Homes

Provincial Homes
NSW
1 ... 33, 34, 35

Anyone building with Provincial Homes at the moment? We continue to struggle with communications - they don’t provide any estimated timeframes and have even told us…

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Sydneyresider
Dec 06, 2023 9:26 pm
Mowessis
Mowessis
6 December

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

Anyone got owner builder permit to build a duplex in NSW ?

If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be…

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Mowessis
Dec 06, 2023 9:11 pm
chippy
chippy
6 December

Soft Close Drawers - are they worth it?

Soft Close Drawers - are they worth it?
1, 2

As mentioned above, I don't use Harn drawers because I have other options that I prefer to use. Harn still sells triomax drawers so if you have an issue (not exactly…

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chippy
Dec 06, 2023 4:52 pm
chippy
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 December

How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?

How long to get the Cert of Occupancy issued?

Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax

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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 4:31 pm
Ashington Homes
alexp79
alexp79
6 December

Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?

Skylight facing west, sufficient light in mornings?

It might be a bit darker in the mornings but the light is still light, so you should be getting it. Similar to what you see from your western windows

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alexp79
Dec 06, 2023 3:08 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
6 December

Create of a restriction on the title

Create of a restriction on the title

Flamingo Give me a call and I will do my best to talk you through it. For those who would like an answer, Subject to seeing your actual DA condition, I think you are…

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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 2:38 pm
Ashington Homes
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Ashington Homes
Dec 06, 2023 2:21 pm
Ashington Homes
Splashers
Splashers
5 December

Concerns with my Tiler's job. With Pictures

Concerns with my Tiler's job. With Pictures

Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain, seems to me the waste should not be in that location given the design. Also are you…

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Splashers
Dec 05, 2023 7:57 pm
Splashers
josh12
josh12
5 December

Frustration during Construction Phase - Masterton

Frustration during Construction Phase - Masterton
NSW

Yes, Lack of communication is a big concern. We built a few years ago and we used to get a call every Friday from our supervisor. Now I have to visit the site myself to…

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josh12
Dec 05, 2023 5:00 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 December

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain

That was always going to be a challenge and a test of patience. Full marks to your mate. Did you discuss the wet area near the trampoline?

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SaveH2O
Dec 05, 2023 4:53 pm
SaveH2O
narulam24
narulam24
5 December

Daniela Appliances

Daniela Appliances

Has anyone had any experience with Daniela appliances.

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narulam24
Dec 05, 2023 3:34 pm
josh12
josh12
5 December

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle Building Experience

Hello, Whats peoples current experience building with Carlisle, specifically in SouthEast Melbourne? We are currently building in SE Melbourne and finding that quality…

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josh12
Dec 05, 2023 2:10 pm
freckles84
freckles84
5 December

Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic

Hi, I'm looking for a structural solution to stand alone pic

Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking for a structural solution to a stand alone wooden pickets fence with no structural rail…

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freckles84
Dec 05, 2023 10:43 am
lighthugger
lighthugger
5 December

Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom

Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom

Hi All, First time poster. I was hoping to get some advice on villaboard installation within a bathroom. I have installed villaboard before, in a laundry. I think I did…

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lighthugger
Dec 05, 2023 9:47 am

We have a Victorian style ripple iron fence out the front that has some moulded timber capping. Probably 15+ years old and has cracked and splintered in parts...not really…

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vgolfoz
Dec 05, 2023 9:43 am
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Pedro4137
Dec 04, 2023 4:49 pm
alexp79
alexp79
4 December

Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps

Fill & Slab vs. Tall stumps
VIC

You can also consider some of more advanced foundation systems such as Surefoot https://surefootfootings.com.au/. Ultimately, it is replacing piles and perfect for sloping…

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alexp79
Dec 04, 2023 3:36 pm

if i have understood your dimensions correctly my suggestions include using the smallest toilet and wall hung handbasin eg Caroma Urbane with in wall cistern, small wall…

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oklouise
Dec 04, 2023 9:58 am
Zrinko
Zrinko
4 December

Sika 4020

Sika 4020

Hi Anyone used Sika 4020 as screed before tiling Thanks

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Zrinko
Dec 04, 2023 7:09 am

Hi there. We actually ended up doing a private build. We found that we wanted to change so much. A few of the rooms were kept the same but were obsessed with be pavilion…

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Stina_S
Dec 03, 2023 9:51 pm
Stina_S
Gordonsandstone
Gordonsandstone
3 December

Duplex in kuringai council

Duplex in kuringai council

I'm a newbie. Wondering if anyone can give me some advice re: what to do, who to engage, costs, challenges, time required to pursue building a duplex on my property that…

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Gordonsandstone
Dec 03, 2023 9:50 pm
Susiechouse
Susiechouse
3 December

Flood zone block - 1 in 100year

Flood zone block - 1 in 100year

Yes it had a house on it. But Melbourne water only wanted something the original size of the existing house. We managed to fit a 45sq house on.

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Susiechouse
Dec 03, 2023 9:04 pm
ctrl
ctrl
3 December

brickwork out of level

brickwork out of level

Thanks for the informative response! I'll feed that back to the site supervisor.

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ctrl
Dec 03, 2023 3:38 pm
Danip
Danip
3 December

Sliding door to bathroom noisy

Sliding door to bathroom noisy

Thanks Chippy . Did also see a YouTube video before. Removed them . Thanks again for the advice.

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Danip
Dec 03, 2023 3:28 pm
chippy
chippy
3 December

Neighbours rights to house access during reno

Neighbours rights to house access during reno

The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone…

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chippy
Dec 03, 2023 3:27 pm
chippy
Karridale01
Karridale01
3 December

Current Prestart Cost

Current Prestart Cost

Hi Everyone, wondering if anyone has done a prestart lately with summit homes in WA and what kind of costs were associated with adding gpo's and downlights? we are also…

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Karridale01
Dec 03, 2023 11:48 am
treegosmash
treegosmash
3 December

How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle

How much damage to a house before insurance decide to settle

I thought this would be a popular question but I haven't been able to find any similar posts. Perhaps I'm wording my searches wrong? When you have car insurance and the…

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treegosmash
Dec 03, 2023 9:29 am
akie
akie
3 December

Building on boundary retaining wall

Building on boundary retaining wall
WA

Hello, We are about to build and the plans show a part of the exterior wall is being built on top of a limestone retaining wall. Does this mean the retaining wall will…

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akie
Dec 03, 2023 8:56 am

1. Roof cleaning and paint - which colour do you recommend? I often see black/ dark grey in use these days but I would prefer…

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sydney01
Dec 03, 2023 1:19 am
building-expert
building-expert
1 December

Framing question

Framing question

Your frame is lacking workmanship skill and care and regardless of anything else it is a breach of builders warranty and a defect. To me it looks like form 4 technical…

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building-expert
Dec 01, 2023 10:08 pm
building-expert
agus
agus
1 December

Colorbond Roof

Colorbond Roof
1, 2

Just out of curiosity, is the sound localised just at one section of the house or throughout? Can you also hear creaking or popping on your walls/ceilings?

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agus
Dec 01, 2023 8:26 pm

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of…

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SoManyQs
Dec 01, 2023 3:18 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
1 December

Getting home built - Is H1 class waffle pod slab ok?

Getting home built - Is H1 class waffle pod slab ok?
NSW

The appropriate slab is the one that the engineers design based on the report. In Short, yes. Is there things you need to be mindful of? heck yeah. Take a look for…

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ponzutwo
Dec 01, 2023 1:07 pm

In the past 10 days since my last post I haven't managed to get a huge amount done. Four of those days were teaching (and a day at school is way more exhausting than 8…

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waxinggibbous
Dec 01, 2023 12:55 pm
waxinggibbous
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 November

In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....
1, 2, 3

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Desiderius Erasmus This proverb implies that even a little knowledge or experience can…

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SaveH2O
Nov 30, 2023 1:55 pm
SaveH2O
ML24WA
ML24WA
29 November

Extension cost - $3500/m2 reasonable?

Extension cost - $3500/m2 reasonable?

Seems good to me. I've been told $4-5k/sqm is reasonable in Perth.

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ML24WA
Nov 29, 2023 9:34 pm

also your QR code link is sus. Thanks for playing

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ponzutwo
Nov 29, 2023 4:43 pm
mickmacnicnac
mickmacnicnac
29 November

Soundproofing between floors in wooden house

Soundproofing between floors in wooden house

Thanks Guys Unfortunately, I cant get the resilient mounts happening because of the loss of the aesthetic of the exposed I beams

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mickmacnicnac
Nov 29, 2023 9:53 am

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