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Corner Block - Driveway Location Dispute

Corner Block - Driveway Location Dispute
NSW

Thank you for getting back. I was hoping you would say you got your way. Frustrating to know this about corner lots after buying the lot and well into the design phase.

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Alse87
May 06, 2024 9:27 pm

spacing between trench mesh and top of footing

spacing between trench mesh and top of footing

Hi, I'm in the process of making a footing with two pieces of trench mesh (4L12TM ) at the top and bottom. I'm wondering if anyone knows how far beneath the top of the…

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mashed-potatoes
May 06, 2024 8:09 pm

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

insulation/filler for gaps in window frames

If using expandafoam use the low expansion variety as I´ve been told normal stuff can add too much pressure. Filling it will help achieve better air tightness and add…

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stonesthrow
May 06, 2024 7:55 pm

Royal beige and Royal beige quarter

Royal beige and Royal beige quarter

Hi has anyone done Royal beige and royal beige quarter together on their walls? Quarter being the wall colour. Photos and opinions would be great 😊 Thank you

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kimmybee
May 06, 2024 7:13 pm

Which rangehood is better and will all these types be ducted to ceiling or wall for 2 storey home 1) …

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139
Sara thy
May 06, 2024 6:16 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for interior…

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146
Sara thy
May 06, 2024 5:32 pm

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

Builder wants to build new ceiling over defective ceiling

Thanks for the response. Now that I know what I am looking at I would like to slap your builder! It has to has to be removed. I can't understand why someone would say…

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Ashington Homes
May 06, 2024 3:52 pm
Ashington Homes

Does anyone know the price for stone column per sqm? incl dry stacked installation.

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Sleepless Knights
May 06, 2024 1:54 pm
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DeeAu
May 06, 2024 11:57 am

Hey everyone, I need some expert advice on a roof leak…

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Wolverine
May 06, 2024 11:28 am

How to deal with delay and variations

How to deal with delay and variations
NSW

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

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building-expert
May 06, 2024 10:51 am
building-expert

Custom builder

Custom builder
VIC

the moon

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ponzutwo
May 06, 2024 9:47 am

These are photos of small sections as I don’t want to identify myself yet. All frames in the house have cement/mortar all over them, have had for months & months.…

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987
SGT
May 06, 2024 8:20 am

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house

Building a boundary house - up against neighbours house
WA

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…

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415
dachopper
May 06, 2024 12:49 am
Auahmad
Auahmad
Yesterday

Qartaba Homes

Qartaba Homes
1, 2, 3, 4

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Auahmad
May 05, 2024 9:23 pm

1964 Home Fibrous Plaster- any asbestos?

1964 Home Fibrous Plaster- any asbestos?

Looks like old horse hair plaster. Not asbestos

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BuildingandLegal
May 05, 2024 6:36 pm
BuildingandLegal
Arni
Arni
Yesterday

Asking for Render colours suggestions

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…

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532
Arni
May 05, 2024 1:10 pm

Asbestos Corrugated Roof Insulation

Asbestos Corrugated Roof Insulation

You can fit foil board between rafters

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573
building-expert
May 05, 2024 10:52 am
building-expert

Advice please!

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…

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MarkusjOZ
May 05, 2024 10:12 am
MarkusjOZ

My open shelf pantry will be similar to below image with window. all appliances like rise cooker, dish washer will be in the…

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605
Sara thy
May 05, 2024 8:56 am

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

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

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998
Splashers
May 04, 2024 8:32 pm
Splashers

Screed First Timer

Screed First Timer

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

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renovator_me
May 04, 2024 2:32 pm

Thickening a wall with two different types of walls behind

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…

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renovator_me
May 04, 2024 12:53 pm

Montgomery Carolina in 2024

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…

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BrigidFrancis
May 04, 2024 8:33 am
jok50
jok50
4 May

Driveway

Driveway

Thank you Chippie for your input.

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jok50
May 04, 2024 8:25 am
jok50

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

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

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MarkusjOZ
May 04, 2024 7:13 am
MarkusjOZ

Garage conversion

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…

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asqproperty
May 03, 2024 9:23 pm

Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper

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…

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ajaypatil
May 03, 2024 7:36 pm

Gas line through a footing

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…

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mashed-potatoes
May 03, 2024 10:13 am
Hlab
Hlab
3 May

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

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?

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Hlab
May 03, 2024 8:20 am
FRR
FRR
3 May

Concrete pier required ?

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…

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FRR
May 03, 2024 7:47 am

Tree Worries.

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…

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Ashington Homes
May 03, 2024 4:38 am
Ashington Homes
miteq
miteq
2 May

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

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…

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miteq
May 02, 2024 10:01 pm
miteq
chippy
chippy
2 May

Potential Asbestos?

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

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chippy
May 02, 2024 8:52 pm
chippy
chippy
chippy
2 May

Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question

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…

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chippy
May 02, 2024 8:46 pm
chippy

Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

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…

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bullborts
May 02, 2024 7:42 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
2 May

Removing rust from steel i beams

Removing rust from steel i beams

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

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jimbo73
May 02, 2024 7:21 pm

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

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

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…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:43 pm
Ashington Homes

Looking for a builder

Looking for a builder

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

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:26 pm
Ashington Homes

CDC TPZ Barrier Mesh

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…

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Ashington Homes
May 02, 2024 6:02 pm
Ashington Homes
Callifo
Callifo
2 May

Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

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…

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Callifo
May 02, 2024 5:35 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
2 May

Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

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

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ECOECO
May 02, 2024 5:33 pm
ECOECO

No. You only have to restrict the opening of any window when the opening starts below 1700 finished floor height or there is a transom or other climbable surface (toilet,…

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ECOECO
May 02, 2024 5:22 pm
ECOECO
Dr_rock
Dr_rock
1 May

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

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…

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Dr_rock
May 01, 2024 6:56 pm

Plasterboard (13mm) vs VJ Panels – for…

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648
Sara thy
May 01, 2024 5:41 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

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

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kishan6693
May 01, 2024 3:57 pm

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