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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Lavaghman
Lavaghman
3 September

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

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

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

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Thanks mate. Would you be happy to pass on their details? I'll message you.

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innerwestrenoproject
Aug 25, 2024 8:17 pm
jagberg
jagberg
25 August

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
CommsnCoffee
CommsnCoffee
21 August

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

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
CAB13
CAB13
15 August

Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi

Certifier final inspection 6 weeks before Occupational certi

Hi, after completing a house extension I have finally, 6 months later, gather all documents from my builder to submit for occupation certificate. My certifier is now…

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CAB13
Aug 15, 2024 8:33 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good day, My house is at the almost lowest point in the area, with two street sides - South and East. Dimension of the land is approx 28m*17m. In the diagram, the black…

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Averell
May 21, 2024 10:56 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 May

Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound

Detect leaking pvc pipe undergound

My first suspect area is at the bottom of the harvested downpipe furthest from the tank. PVC downpipes expand and contract with heat and cold, putting pressure on the…

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SaveH2O
May 20, 2024 8:29 pm
SaveH2O
Pulse
Pulse
18 May

structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

structural engineer for load bearing walls / columns

just ask a carpenter/ builder, if they are unsure they will get the engineer to advise.

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Pulse
May 18, 2024 11:36 pm

Hello everyone, Not sure if I'm posting at the right place. Let me know if I need to move this post to somewhere else, otherwise please help if you can. :) Mirvac built…

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tonycfc
May 13, 2024 11:54 pm
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
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
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

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