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Here's one we did recently: https://www.onlineflooringstore.com.au/ ... enovation/ (Note: this was actually done at my house, but we used my wife's maiden name)

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Online Flooring Store
May 22, 2024 12:12 pm
Online Flooring Store

Can I get ideas on how to improve the exterior of my house. Everything is good about this house but it is not that appealing on the outside . I dont like the cladding and…

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Chsri
Feb 07, 2025 9:51 pm
johnny123456
johnny123456
6 February

Painter help needed Zinsser Bin smell issue

Painter help needed Zinsser Bin smell issue

Hi, I have the same problem, my bedroom completely coated with bin, and several days after it smells strange. How did you solved it? The top-coating eliminate the smells?…

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johnny123456
Feb 06, 2025 6:37 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
25 January

Basement under Waffle Pod

Basement under Waffle Pod

If you meant under existing waffle pod ground slab, then no unless the slab is designed to be suspended.

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Eng. B A
Jan 25, 2025 6:20 am
Sharl18
Sharl18
23 January

Designing a new floor plan

Designing a new floor plan

Hi Deb a lot can be achieved to gain volume in your spaces through effective lighting design. I'd be happy to assist you with an effective lighting design. Feel free to pop me a DM

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Sharl18
Jan 23, 2025 12:42 pm

Hi all, Well, im at that stage of a hopeful future extension where im coming to homeone experts for their advice! We've had plans drawn up (concept at this stage) for an…

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cbarre
Jan 10, 2025 1:25 pm
Tez-V
Tez-V
29 December 2024

Sunken Lounge Room Stairs

Sunken Lounge Room Stairs

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated! I’m also thinking to remove the half wall that’s coming off the kitchen and extend the stairs from the wall to the kitchen.…

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Tez-V
Dec 29, 2024 8:31 am
Darren821
Darren821
26 November 2024

Painting colourbond sheets

Painting colourbond sheets

Thanks Morse! Will give that a go 👍

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Darren821
Nov 26, 2024 8:25 pm
Beechey
Beechey
19 November 2024

Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi

Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi

Did the builder organise the certifier? You will probably find the builder hadn't paid the suppliers and it took him that long to finally pay them so you could obtain the…

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Beechey
Nov 19, 2024 6:06 am
yz606
yz606
8 November 2024

How to deal with old adhesive when re tiling

How to deal with old adhesive when re tiling

Hi everyone, Could you help me with some advice? I’m renovating my home and have removed the old tiles from my living and hallway areas (around 80 square meters).…

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yz606
Nov 08, 2024 10:03 am
rocky910
rocky910
5 November 2024

QLD Internal Stairway Handrail

QLD Internal Stairway Handrail

Can anyone explain the what and why this continuous handrail was designed, built and installed? It is clearly unsafe (too narrow), unprofessional and wasteful. I…

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rocky910
Nov 05, 2024 9:29 pm
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
24 October 2024

Enclosing my highset's garage?

Enclosing my highset's garage?

If you are looking just for security, replace the timber screen with steel security screen. You don’t need moisture barrier under slab for non-habitable slab such as…

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Eng. B A
Oct 24, 2024 4:58 am

I would like to fully enclose my freestanding garage which is partially open. I would also like to extend the roofline by 1m to the boundary fenc. Can anyone offer any…

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Purnta2825
Oct 13, 2024 2:42 pm
Pulse
Pulse
4 October 2024

Can I vault the ceiling?

Can I vault the ceiling?

You currently have lots of ceiling and roof loads on your internal walls. A vaulted ceiling is possible but you need a good carpenter to look at redistributing the loads,…

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Pulse
Oct 04, 2024 10:08 pm
masalachai
masalachai
1 October 2024

Flat roof to pitched roof conversion and extensions

Flat roof to pitched roof conversion and extensions

Hello everyone, new to the forum here. I have bought a house in an eastern Melbourne suburb and plan to renovate. It's a 70s/80s brick veneer on cement stumps with a flat…

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masalachai
Oct 01, 2024 10:13 am
stockyraja
stockyraja
25 September 2024

Allcastle GRANDWORTH 34 2012

Allcastle GRANDWORTH 34 2012

Hi All, We are looking to purchase a Allcastle home Grandworth 34 design in Sydney. However in the hall way it has two pillars and we want to remove it. Is there…

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stockyraja
Sep 25, 2024 7:23 pm
Syros
Syros
10 September 2024

Interior Wall removal

Interior Wall removal

Hi Everyone, We recently bought a house and we want to remove a bedroom wall, now the typical question comes : is this wall a bearing wall? I think it is not, I…

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Syros
Sep 10, 2024 11:24 am
rantapawan
rantapawan
6 September 2024

Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls

Fixing decorative mouldings to solid brick walls

If you don't prefer to use nails/screws, you can rely on polyurethane based construction adhesive, something like Loctite PL Premium. This method is only effective if the…

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rantapawan
Sep 06, 2024 7:10 pm
rantapawan
chippy
chippy
6 September 2024

Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work

Joining joists to bearers at 45degree angle - at same level where no joist hanger can work

Have you considered fixing a 50x50 galv angle along the bottom of the bearer to act as a ledger for the joists to sit on and then just bugle screwing the joists to the…

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chippy
Sep 06, 2024 10:25 am
chippy
jaap
jaap
4 September 2024

Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack

Kitchen sink & basin connected to same soil stack

Hi, I´m in the middle of planning a renovation in a unit, level 18. At the moment the kitchen sink is directly connected to one vertical soil stack, and it´s the only…

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jaap
Sep 04, 2024 10:09 pm

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Mitsi0211
Sep 03, 2024 4:27 pm
Lavaghman
Lavaghman
3 September 2024

Landscaping and interior design combined..who!?

Landscaping and interior design combined..who!?

Thanks for that. Will look into that option. Appreciate the idea. :)

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Lavaghman
Sep 03, 2024 9:42 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
29 August 2024

DPC below floor level

DPC below floor level

Yes the DPC needs to be lower than the slab/floor level. The alternative in my opinion is to waterproof the internal wall and slab area below the DPC level (including any…

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Eng. B A
Aug 29, 2024 4:21 am
str
str
25 August 2024

Render + waterproofing for existing shower wall (brick wall)

Render + waterproofing for existing shower wall (brick wall)

Thanks for the detailed comments chippy, I'll use this as a guide.

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str
Aug 25, 2024 9:07 pm
jagberg
jagberg
25 August 2024

Minimum fall to floor waste at balcony

Minimum fall to floor waste at balcony

From what I’ve seen, balconies usually need a minimum fall of 1:100 for drainage under NCC 2022. It’s a bit different from the 1:80 to 1:50 for internal wet areas. I…

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jagberg
Aug 25, 2024 7:36 pm
jagberg
jagberg
25 August 2024

Deleted

Deleted

I had to deal with a similar Sydney Water approval issue for a renovation on my old house. I reached out to a bunch of engineers and Water Services Coordinators to get a…

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jagberg
Aug 25, 2024 7:30 pm
CommsnCoffee
CommsnCoffee
21 August 2024

Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project

Seeking newly qualified/student draftsman for help on a project

Hi. I am looking to connect with some drafting students or newly qualified draftspersons on a property renovation. It is an important part of my clients brand to provide…

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CommsnCoffee
Aug 21, 2024 2:55 pm

how many bedrooms do you need and how will you use the original downstairs master bedroom?

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oklouise
Aug 19, 2024 10:26 am
Pulse
Pulse
16 August 2024

Renovating bathroom - asbestos question

Renovating bathroom - asbestos question

Normally you would strip it all out back to studs and joists. You usually can’t easily remove the tiles without damaging the asbestos sheet. Better to remove whole wall…

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Pulse
Aug 16, 2024 8:32 am

I am about to replace rusted guttering and eventually paint the roof on my rental property. I would like to go with a medium grey (probably Basalt) colour and had planned…

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mvowles
Aug 15, 2024 11:32 am
chippy
chippy
11 August 2024

Installing decktight on steel corrugated iron

Installing decktight on steel corrugated iron

You are definitely going to have to flash that from the start of the flat roof and down over the flue. You can then dektite that to prevent water penetration. You'll need…

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chippy
Aug 11, 2024 9:26 pm
chippy

Hiya, I’ve just had a reno done in my bathroom and the hot water pipe is visible through the tile where moisture evaporates - see the pic as I don’t know how to…

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Newbie01
Aug 11, 2024 3:58 pm

Hi All, I'm planning on doing a minor renovation to my apartment in the City of Sydney. The apartment has an unusual multi-level layout with a large void over the living…

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azaram
Aug 07, 2024 12:57 pm
rocky910
rocky910
5 August 2024

Ceiling Joists Replacement vs Ceiling Joists Repair

Ceiling Joists Replacement vs Ceiling Joists Repair

Many thanks for your reply. Yes I am concerned with the work done. I have another problem with my contractor and I hope this next investigation and review with the…

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rocky910
Aug 05, 2024 4:23 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
31 July 2024

Encasement of pipes

Encasement of pipes

That is fantastic! I am sure your budget will more than cover your costs .

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Ashington Homes
Jul 31, 2024 3:32 pm
Ashington Homes
wallace.au
wallace.au
24 July 2024

Is it possible to convert subfloor to basement for storage

Is it possible to convert subfloor to basement for storage

Just got response from council. Pouring concrete into subfloor does not require any building permit.

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wallace.au
Jul 24, 2024 8:06 pm
BrianM
BrianM
18 July 2024

New front door stain and varnish questions

New front door stain and varnish questions

I have a new Canadian Ash front door and frame. I need some advice. Can i coat Feast Watson ‘Exterior Stain and Varnish’ (FW) (turps based) over a clear turps based…

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BrianM
Jul 18, 2024 5:02 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
9 July 2024

Exempt development vs complying developmnent bushfire zone

Exempt development vs complying developmnent bushfire zone

Kiwimoisi I can't answer question one as I am not an insurance expert. I can only give you my personal opinion as to what I would do if it was my property. I don't think…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 09, 2024 5:02 am
Ashington Homes
kanga1234
kanga1234
4 July 2024

Aluminium siding trim pieces

Aluminium siding trim pieces

adding a window.. LOL

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kanga1234
Jul 04, 2024 12:56 pm
Joediy
Joediy
20 June 2024

Mortar Color

Mortar Color

Hi Pedro Thank you for your reply. I will find more sample of sands. Would you think what i am doing is a right way to make the original mortar??

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Joediy
Jun 20, 2024 3:26 pm

Widening of front entrance doorway

Widening of front entrance doorway

Thanks for the suggestion. I already spoke with a carpenter today and waiting for the quote from him.

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justanotherrandomperson
Jun 18, 2024 5:58 pm
Sagasu
Sagasu
14 June 2024

Is a rewire necessary?

Is a rewire necessary?

We are planning to renovate first the bathroom, and then the kitchen of an old highset Queenslander, and aiming to make it as economical as possible. I don't believe the…

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Sagasu
Jun 14, 2024 7:26 pm

This house has potentional, but what would you do to the exterior of the house to give it more street appeal?

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groovin7777
Jun 09, 2024 9:16 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
6 June 2024

Need Advise on this

Need Advise on this

what a terrible feature.... Your best bet would be to fill it in with some framing and plaster it up. Alternatively maybe lay some see through glass bricks if the weight…

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ponzutwo
Jun 06, 2024 1:40 pm

Hi there, We are currently building a veranda off the side of an existing Olympic shed. Does anyone have experience with fixing through corrugated wall sheets. I am…

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dp26
Jun 06, 2024 9:19 am
pbrowne
pbrowne
3 June 2024

Wall unit for apartment

Wall unit for apartment

Just bought a new 80 sq m apartment under construction in Perth. There is not a lot of space for things (and I'm a collector), but there is a long wall in the living…

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pbrowne
Jun 03, 2024 7:31 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
30 May 2024

ColourBond or Tile on roof?

ColourBond or Tile on roof?

Surely your designer has answers to all your questions? If so, it would be nice to include their answers here so we can all learn something. (Of course, always good to get…

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gommeqld
May 30, 2024 8:24 pm
Althom
Althom
26 May 2024

Estate restricting lot owners installing rolling shutter

Estate restricting lot owners installing rolling shutter

A lot of those Covenants are put in place at the time the Developers are still involved and marketing a certain look and they get ignored or expire after a time. If the…

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Althom
May 26, 2024 11:17 am
Althom
Stickylee
Stickylee
22 May 2024

Colour help for facade

Colour help for facade

Hi all, I'm new here 🙂 We are going to get out tiled roof repainted and gutters, downpipes and facias redone as well. We are going to do the roof in monument and the…

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Stickylee
May 22, 2024 5:34 pm
Stickylee
Averell
Averell
22 May 2024

Garage conversion

Garage conversion

I have a 3.5m*5.5m garage, connected to the house under the same roof. I talked to a handyman, and he quoted $9K for: cut the wall and install a…

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Averell
May 22, 2024 4:04 pm

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