Building, Renovation & Maintenance

building-expert

2 h

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

defective work must be removed, and base prepared for new work

Sleepless Knights

2 h

Price for stone column

Sara thy

2 h

Which kickboard is better for kitchen & pantry

great point. you are a champion

DeeAu

4 h

Lot size and Floor space ratio question

Many thanks Mattms

Wolverine

4 h

Roof Leak Investigation

building-expert

5 h

How to deal with delay and variations

Get a good building consultant to do your stage inspections and then you should have access to good advice during construction

ponzutwo

6 h

Custom builder

the moon

SGT

7 h

Windows done properly?

dachopper

15 h

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

Hi, I have a block that I am planning on building on soon to both side boundaries, which both have other houses constructed that were also built boundary to…

Auahmad

18 h

Qartaba Homes

BuildingandLegal

21 h

1964 Home Fibrous Plaster- any asbestos?

Looks like old horse hair plaster. Not asbestos

Arni

Yesterday

Asking for Render colours suggestions

Hi everyone, I am building my dream home and I am confused regarding the render colours. Please suggest Taubmans render colours( builder paint option). We would like brown…

building-expert

Yesterday

Asbestos Corrugated Roof Insulation

You can fit foil board between rafters

MarkusjOZ

Yesterday

Advice please!

Hi, it's usually better to tile after the concrete work is done. Concreting first will usually provide an even surface for everything moving forward i.e., no unexpected…

Sara thy

Yesterday

open shelf pantry

Splashers

4 May

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

put the 2 draw set directly under the cooktop and the 3 draw set either side for balance

aj960

4 May

Can anyone please identify what this thing is?

groundzero Many thanks!

renovator_me

4 May

Screed First Timer

It seems like it has hardened suitably within 24 hours Now it is time to tackle the other balcony.

renovator_me

4 May

Thickening a wall with two different types of walls behind

I might be misunderstanding.... but I would be more inclined to cut a section out from the cinder block wall and place the cistern in the cinder block wall. Very messy job…

BrigidFrancis

4 May

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

Hello Homeoners, working with Montgomery to build a Carolina 286. It's been a difficult process, not with Montgomery but with other issues out of our control (easement…

jok50

4 May

Driveway

Thank you Chippie for your input.

MarkusjOZ

4 May

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

Don't forget that Google and Bing as well as the internet archive may well cache your posts as well...

asqproperty

3 May

Garage conversion

I have an early 90’s built home where the garage is connected to the house under the existing roof. The garage already has gyprock ceiling and two windows. Would this be…

ajaypatil

3 May

Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper

I'm based in Adelaide and I'm considering purchasing a house and land package from Weeks Homes. I found a deal that looks good, but there's a complication: the land isn't…

yentikonda

3 May

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

Thanks I’ll check it out

Ashington Homes

3 May

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

For the outside Aluminium angles are standard. Inside you can fill with expandable foam for larger gaps. Smaller gaps say 10mm and under you can use sikaflex

mashed-potatoes

3 May

Gas line through a footing

Hi all, I'm excavating a footing to build a front wall next to the footpath. I've excavated the footing (8 m long, 600 wide, 600 mm deep) and there is an old sleeved gas…

Hlab

3 May

Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof

hi Mandar, I’ve been experiencing the same noise for over a year - to me it sounds like something snapping - did you ever get got the bottom of what was causing it?

FRR

3 May

Concrete pier required ?

Hi, I have some misplaced pier under edge beam issue. Need an independent expert to check and confirm if the rectification solution that the structural engineer provided…

Ashington Homes

3 May

Tree Worries.

Ponzutwo All right, you called me out with the word "accidentally" but on the other hand it wasn't deliberate either on our part. It was more of a case of a dumb…

miteq

2 May

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

It pains me to do this, but I feel that I need to get the word out and ensure others don't have the same outcome as me. Avoid dealing…

chippy

2 May

Potential Asbestos?

That brown colour looks like Masonite or hardboard. Get it checked but typically asbestos was used in wet areas and plaster board or Masonite in other areas

chippy

2 May

Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question

It's MGP 10 which means every length has been machine graded to it's specified engineered strength. It may not look pretty and if you where hand picking your timbers you…

bullborts

2 May

Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

Hi all, My concrete tile roof (pictured here: https://imgur.com/a/d2GiHJH) over the last 5 years has gotten to the point it needs a clean. Unsure why previous owner…

jimbo73

2 May

Removing rust from steel i beams

thanks, yes they are dry , thats a good idea with fish oil as sanding will be hard

Ashington Homes

2 May

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

Thanks. I guess it's easier for us as we do this every day so for the most part we know what we want and can give the designers a clear idea as to what we want. The…

Ashington Homes

2 May

Looking for a builder

You are the 3rd person this week with a 20m block I am building my own on a 22m wide block ( about to start in a couple of weeks). If there are no volume builders…

Ashington Homes

2 May

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

It is so easy to do yourself. Even if you are not very handy. You literally only need a few basic things from bunnings. Honestly even with the most basic skills I know…

Callifo

2 May

Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

Shade the brick with large eves. Since going to minimum of 600mm eaves on my build, I've noticed much improved cooling off the house after hot summer days. Can see the…

ECOECO

2 May

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

Sorry, I have been trying to get to your post... I'll get back tomorrow or Saturday. Ed

ECOECO

2 May

Restrict Ensuite Window for Fall Prevention?

Dr_rock

1 May

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

So still no slab and apparently the concreter cancelled. Here come the delays... apparently things haven't recovered quite as much as I thought. I've been told maybe next…

Sara thy

1 May

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels

kishan6693

1 May

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

Thank you so much Simeon and I ll definitely reach out to Brad. Regards Kishan

Sleepless Knights

1 May

House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage

Yes, Im following your Lindfield build, looks amazing.

building-expert

1 May

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

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…

firsthyme

1 May

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

newbuild01

30 April

Question about orientation

Thank you both for taking the time to reply!

mdg1104

30 April

Corian vs Caesarstone

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