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Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

Thanks Splashers, that helps. BuildingandLegal, do you have an online source for those heights based on wind classification?

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renovator_me
Apr 23, 2024 9:34 am
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Bimbob
Apr 23, 2024 8:37 am

Two storey house construction cost

Two storey house construction cost

The price you're seeing for a high-spec 2-storey home in Perth sounds steep, but unfortunately, it's kind of the norm these…

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BarbaraHenry45
Apr 23, 2024 7:56 am

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

Please read your contract regarding handover process. Generally, once final payment invoice is issued you have 7 days to meet builder on site and present a list of…

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Pedro4137
Apr 23, 2024 7:53 am

Getting a construction lawyer

Getting a construction lawyer
QLD

Well, finding the right construction lawyer can be a bit of a challenge, but don't get discouraged!

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Babixzaker
Apr 23, 2024 5:48 am

we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed etc to make specific suggestions but, based on estimated rooms sizes, it could be…

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oklouise
Apr 22, 2024 11:34 pm

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

Door not closing properly but I have a fixed hinge

My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so it closes smoothly. Looking online on Youtube I'm seeing methods to fix the alignment and…

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aohx075
Apr 22, 2024 9:29 pm

Dean Homes

Dean Homes
VIC

Hello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did your build go? Also if your home is completed how is after build service? Were there any…

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sun_kdr
Apr 22, 2024 9:21 pm
Mattms
Mattms
13 h

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?

Knock Down Rebuild : Site survey - own or via builder?
NSW

Anyone knows which builders in NSW that uses Fair Trading contract...?

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Mattms
Apr 22, 2024 9:18 pm

Floating floor boards over slate tiles

Floating floor boards over slate tiles

To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most types of…

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Splashers
Apr 22, 2024 8:18 pm
Splashers

Qartaba Homes

Qartaba Homes
1, 2

qartaba homes now Under External Administration And/Or Controller Appointed. is that right news? I have a…

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naaeaus
Apr 22, 2024 8:01 pm

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush

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FloorzHmm
Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

Pool cover

Pool cover

There are no other options other than installing a void protection, over the pool

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 21, 2024 10:12 pm
BuildingandLegal
Mkamal
Mkamal
21 April

Tips how to paint your house in Brisbane

Tips how to paint your house in Brisbane

Title: Expert Tips for Painting Your Own House: Insights from Brisbane Painting…

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Mkamal
Apr 21, 2024 9:34 pm
cath_land17
cath_land17
21 April

Radcliffe Estate - Wyee

Radcliffe Estate - Wyee

Hey there, I have just secured an unregistered block in Radcliffe recently and am keen to speak to other people in the area and find out what their experience was like.…

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cath_land17
Apr 21, 2024 7:26 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
21 April

Double Brick homes

Double Brick homes

Double brick homes are the worst type of building conventions for the australian climate

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Bimbob
Apr 21, 2024 12:41 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
21 April

smart or normal switches

smart or normal switches

Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with…

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Bimbob
Apr 21, 2024 12:38 pm
funnybunny
funnybunny
20 April

Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct

Sealing Gas heater brevis underground duct

Hi everyone Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed by previous owners (<1 year old) but live in a relatively large house - 4 bdr - and only…

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funnybunny
Apr 20, 2024 10:51 pm

Waterproofing around door jam?

Waterproofing around door jam?
SA

Screed is installed before or after, what was not up to code? You have 4x images, door frame, The work is poorly applied rough, with no care for how it should be done, if…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 20, 2024 7:04 pm
BuildingandLegal

I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes.com.au/new-homes/enfield-201/ I did my colour appointment last week. I am looking…

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Dreams_come_true
Apr 20, 2024 4:25 pm

As per title, unsure if my land doesn’t have enough fill. The house on the left seems to have higher elevation. Not sure if the empty lot in between has just been…

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ck14
Apr 20, 2024 4:07 pm
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
20 April

What is an allowable amount of movement?

What is an allowable amount of movement?

How will you determine if tree roots causing problem

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Pedro4137
Apr 20, 2024 12:46 pm
RodC
RodC
20 April

Shed Slab over Soakwell

Shed Slab over Soakwell

One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell. Is it feasible to fill the soakwell with concrete then lay the shed slab over the…

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RodC
Apr 20, 2024 10:17 am
sudhir
sudhir
20 April

Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

3 pipes are coming from upstairs bathroom. 40mm from bathroom sink, 50mm from shower and another 50mm from the bathtub. Highly unlikely that any of these will be open at…

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sudhir
Apr 20, 2024 9:19 am
delariva
delariva
20 April

Excavation pool costs

Excavation pool costs
QLD

We just had a pool dig and was told by our contractor the pool would need piers. They spoke to the engineer who advised the piers would need to be concrete. When the…

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delariva
Apr 20, 2024 9:15 am
Bk3064
Bk3064
20 April

Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council

Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council

Thanks for your advice, I will reach out to ombudsman

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Bk3064
Apr 20, 2024 7:25 am
Dr_rock
Dr_rock
19 April

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected, but I'll take any progress at this point. I'll drop by over the weekend to get…

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Dr_rock
Apr 19, 2024 6:42 pm

I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back door as shown in sketch. I will be using Boxspan Beams and have no concerns regarding…

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scroggin
Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am
jagberg
jagberg
18 April

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

Electricity Pit Before Demolition

When I dealt with a similar situation, I found that directly informing the electricity provider about the demolition plans helped prevent any service disruptions. This…

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jagberg
Apr 18, 2024 9:01 pm
Callifo
Callifo
18 April

Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.

Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.

Ditto 3M Claw, expensive but best thing I've used to date. I put two of the 11kg ones in for a 12kg mirror on the wall, and its been great for 4 years now.

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Callifo
Apr 18, 2024 6:21 pm
RogerD68
RogerD68
18 April

Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes

Our Carolina (slightly modified) Build With Montgomery Homes
NSW
1, 2

Hello just wanted to see the noise level between the top and bottom floor. Does noise travel. Also do the two lots of stairs bother you

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RogerD68
Apr 18, 2024 6:02 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 April

Minimum 100,000 litre water tank

Minimum 100,000 litre water tank

As is per usual for many of the past failed RWH regulations, it is probably traceable to a bureaucrat who's ego overrode the need to seek the appropriate expert…

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SaveH2O
Apr 18, 2024 4:45 pm
SaveH2O
Cedric
Cedric
18 April

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
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April

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
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
18 April

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

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
lilijana
lilijana
17 April

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

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
kai1020
kai1020
17 April

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
17 April

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
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

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