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Tree Worries.

Tree Worries.

A raft slab still needs to cut roots for the trenches of the concrete edge beams and typically these beams can go 500mm or more deep. I have seen arborist reports within…

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stefcep
May 01, 2024 2:16 pm

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

@Ashington Homes: Gosh its really useful info. May I know which vendor you have spoken to for FZ shutters and did they do the installations as well, if Yes I would like…

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kishan6693
May 01, 2024 2:11 pm

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
1, 2

Oh WOW, congrats on the AMAZING SPEED of progress. Just did my externals selection and i bought my lot July 23!!!!

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Sleepless Knights
May 01, 2024 12:06 pm

Removing rust from steel i beams

Removing rust from steel i beams

yes but l am still undecided how l should treat the steel beams after l sand off the rust, the beams are not galvanized, should l paint them with cold galvanized paint,…

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jimbo73
May 01, 2024 8:32 am

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?
NSW
1, 2

Great answer from Simeon to which I would like to add: The question could be asked how many people regret not having their own independent inspector or getting one too…

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building-expert
May 01, 2024 7:18 am
building-expert

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

If I had realised this policy when I posted here I wouldn't have. It seems unfair to deny someone the right to delete their post / and or account if something they wrote…

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LorenClayton17
May 01, 2024 6:54 am

Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

A question if I may, we had our walls (brick veneer) insulated with a blow - in insulation and they seem to retain heat even…

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Vitriolum
May 01, 2024 2:11 am

Hi there, Looking for any advice or feedback on what is a recommended size for double showers? It's a normal glass shower with a door (not a walk in) and there will be 2…

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firsthyme
May 01, 2024 12:20 am
firsthyme

Question about orientation

Question about orientation

Thank you both for taking the time to reply!

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newbuild01
Apr 30, 2024 5:55 pm

Corian vs Caesarstone

Corian vs Caesarstone
1, 2

When choosing between Corian and Caesarstone, it’s tough, but leaning towards Corian might be beneficial if you value seamless integration and a wide…

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mdg1104
Apr 30, 2024 5:33 pm
Lili97
Lili97
23 h

Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?

Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?

Is it a legal obligation to restrict the opening of a window in an ensuite? Why or why not?

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Lili97
Apr 30, 2024 3:37 pm

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

Hey Setsquare Firstly thank you to all the kind comments here. Now to answer your question, it comes down to what budget you have. New South homes who are based at…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 30, 2024 1:18 pm
Ashington Homes
Bendigo.Roma
Bendigo.Roma
Yesterday

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

Not much building go on in Croydon given the project has been on hold for years. Not sure how First Avenue Homes has time to build anything when it has four active civil…

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Bendigo.Roma
Apr 30, 2024 8:43 am

Hi all. Thinking of renovating the bathroom and…

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BenDen
Apr 30, 2024 1:03 am
naaeaus
naaeaus
29 April

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

I BOUGHT LAND HERE 71-73 BOUNDARY RD BOX HILL ANYONE KNOW THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTACT DETAILS TO CONTACT. QARTABA HOMES OFFICE NOT PICKING UP THE PHONE.

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naaeaus
Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
29 April

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining
NSW

Check Grantham from Firstyle homes. We wanted to have void area and opted for Grantham

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koffeetime
Apr 29, 2024 2:56 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
29 April

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect
1, 2

We finished all our appointments late Feb I think. Our finance set us back, it took a while. Here is the rough timeline 1. go through all appointments (external…

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koffeetime
Apr 29, 2024 11:03 am
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
29 April

Double Brick homes

Double Brick homes

Just moved from a rental that was bearer and joist floor with double brick walls throughout. Worst house ever! Granted in Summer we didnt need any form of Air-Con to…

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KnockItDown
Apr 29, 2024 9:45 am
KnockItDown

First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms does not have external wall bec of Alfreco roof…

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Sara thy
Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
29 April

Best electric hot water system in 2024?

Best electric hot water system in 2024?

For our new build in NSW we opted for a heat pump with a 315L storage tank. Early days yet as we only moved in 6 weeks ago. Haven't run out out of hot water though. Ours…

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KnockItDown
Apr 29, 2024 7:57 am
KnockItDown
mattr44
mattr44
29 April

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

What sort of additional site costs would one expect when building this house design with Lily? Obviously varies greatly site-to-site, but what sort of buffer should we allow here?

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mattr44
Apr 29, 2024 7:51 am
Mattms
Mattms
28 April

Eagle Homes

Eagle Homes

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear their latest feedback and concern and advice? Thank you

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Mattms
Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm
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NativeZen
Apr 28, 2024 8:01 pm
NativeZen
jok50
jok50
28 April

Driveway

Driveway

Hi Folks, At the tail end of a new build and we noticed our pebble Crete driveway looks a bit subpar with the end result , are we being too fussy by wanting this fixed…

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jok50
Apr 28, 2024 2:37 pm
jok50
k77driver
k77driver
28 April

Working with Metronest

Working with Metronest
VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I wanted to share my experience with you…

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k77driver
Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am
Huynhm3
Huynhm3
27 April

Building contracts

Building contracts

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia. I would like to interview people with their building experience in Australia and…

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Huynhm3
Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm
chippy
chippy
27 April

Polytec Ravine finish

Polytec Ravine finish

Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not be possible.

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm
chippy
RenoBel
RenoBel
27 April

Waterproofing

Waterproofing

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need to go up the wall behind the actual pan aswell?

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RenoBel
Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy! But I've realised that at this time of year, when the sun is lower in the sky, and the days can still be warm - the…

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waxinggibbous
Apr 27, 2024 10:22 am
waxinggibbous
chippy
chippy
27 April

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting into zero silica materials. Google any of those and have a look. Some are still…

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am
chippy
chippy
chippy
27 April

750mm wide joinery - drawers?

750mm wide joinery - drawers?

Pulse is correct. It's the trap that takes up space. The plan shows a vessel style basin so you don't have to worry about a basin inset, it's just the trap that the…

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 2:15 am
chippy
AAAnewbuyer
AAAnewbuyer
26 April

Qartaba Homes

Qartaba Homes
1, 2, 3

Is it not only Melbourne Tarniet project under administration?

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AAAnewbuyer
Apr 26, 2024 11:53 pm
oklouise
oklouise
26 April

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)
NSW

having built on acres several times i suggest that you also need to add the cost of a sewerage system and any associated fencing, water tanks with associated extra…

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oklouise
Apr 26, 2024 8:31 pm

920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’s great to see people walking to the front door. We’re not too fussed about people…

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Pulse
Apr 26, 2024 8:03 pm
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Sara thy
Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
26 April

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll
VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you have a story I would love to hear it. Please share…

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ECOECO
Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm
ECOECO
firsthyme
firsthyme
26 April

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. But I guess it's harder to tell the cost/benefit in your example - mainly the 'cost'? If you go 700mm, what are you doing extra…

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firsthyme
Apr 26, 2024 10:50 am
firsthyme
strangerr
strangerr
25 April

Owner Builder : Need some help

Owner Builder : Need some help

Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest…

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strangerr
Apr 25, 2024 5:59 pm
Basher
Basher
25 April

Potential Water buildup under slab

Potential Water buildup under slab

Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole just above the seepage point and doesn't overflow.

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Basher
Apr 25, 2024 3:47 pm
Hello_world
Hello_world
25 April

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

Yep 1.2 plus a contingency of 15%

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Hello_world
Apr 25, 2024 11:35 am
rssanre
rssanre
25 April

Custom builder with different details in contract

Custom builder with different details in contract
VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They are small builder and have built some houses with good quality. They tender and color…

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rssanre
Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 April

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine.

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SaveH2O
Apr 25, 2024 8:01 am
SaveH2O

Solar Panel Installation

Solar Panel Installation

Also, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the Gov. STCs. Can add up to a couple of thousand in their pocket..

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EvryThingIsNormal
Apr 24, 2024 4:22 pm

Tree on Driveway

Tree on Driveway

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip for a driveway. Been trying to call and done online requests for weeks now, but just…

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Sleepless Knights
Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm
lilijana
lilijana
24 April

Building With AllCastle Homes

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

Hi may I please check. Did you get any aback offers with your contract? Would you have the brochure by any chance ? We signed up end of year but I did not save the…

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lilijana
Apr 24, 2024 1:33 pm

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient…

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renovator_me
Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand new home in Sydney with everything in the house being great except the windows that were…

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Footermo
Apr 24, 2024 8:57 am
Footermo
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
24 April

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle Building Experience

Carlisle use to sneak a water resistant "Performance Solution" into their contracts. Have you checked your contract for same?

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SaveH2O
Apr 24, 2024 12:32 am
SaveH2O

AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is "Informative" but if you get water ingress your insurance assessor will go to this straight away and if not achieved, they will deny…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 23, 2024 8:45 pm
BuildingandLegal

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