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SteveMc
SteveMc
3 September 2015

Cape Cod Australia and second story additions

Cape Cod Australia and second story additions

....did the cost blow out and they got you to sign off on unexpected alterations which brought the cost up considerably.…

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SteveMc
Sep 03, 2015 10:19 pm
SteveMc
Novice8
Novice8
31 August 2015

Adding a portico or front balcony

Adding a portico or front balcony

That's what we're tossing up between - just a portico at ground level or a balcony on the second floor. It's a two storey house (will post a pic when I work out how)…

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Novice8
Aug 31, 2015 10:21 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 August 2015

New timber flooring/electrical - advice needed

New timber flooring/electrical - advice needed

If this is a second storey or higher unit you won't be allowed to install timber flooring ( or any other hard surface like tiles ) on your floors except your bathroom and…

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Stewie D
Aug 21, 2015 11:04 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
15 August 2015

Trowel size

Trowel size

If you are talking the notch size as opposed to the actual overall trowel dimensions then for a floor tile you are probably looking at 12mm x 12mm. That will of course…

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Stewie D
Aug 15, 2015 8:40 am
MrBee
MrBee
24 July 2015

Chip in Caesarstone :(

Chip in Caesarstone :(

Accidents do happen but one of the benefits is that Caesarstone can be repaired to an almost flawless finish. In Sydney, we would…

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MrBee
Jul 24, 2015 7:57 am
MrBee
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 July 2015

Costs involved in second storey addition.

Costs involved in second storey addition.

See this thread here where there is similar info for new houses and renos. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=77705 You need to work out how many sq m you are looking at for your…

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Stewie D
Jul 21, 2015 9:58 pm
merchman
merchman
19 June 2015

Bedroom - Before & After Photos

Bedroom - Before & After Photos

That looks amazing! Congratulation on the transformation. Perhaps you should offer some kind of interior decorating service ;)

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merchman
Jun 19, 2015 11:34 am
merchman
jay12angel
jay12angel
5 June 2015

Help me fix my floor plan

Help me fix my floor plan

What is between the ensuite and the walkin wardrobe? You could use that space to open the ensuite more. Ajansen's plan sounds really good.

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jay12angel
Jun 05, 2015 11:30 am
snowing
snowing
27 May 2015

Value of roof insulation if walls not done?

Value of roof insulation if walls not done?

Think of it this way, back in the old days when there aren't really many insulation materials for walls etc. The most logical way is go for double brick instead of…

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snowing
May 27, 2015 6:35 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
26 May 2015

Painting

Painting

A decent exterior acrylic low sheen or semi gloss should be fine. By decent i mean, one of the big brand names, and not their trade variants. It would however be wise to…

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rebuilder86
May 26, 2015 9:54 pm
adalia_11
adalia_11
19 May 2015

Removal of Air Conditioning unit in asbestos wall

Removal of Air Conditioning unit in asbestos wall

Hi, There are many options available to get your work done from a certified organisation and care should be taken for this type of work. The service providers for…

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adalia_11
May 19, 2015 6:14 pm
bassline69
bassline69
1 May 2015

Renovation Plan - comments?

Renovation Plan - comments?

^ great ideas leni. :)

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bassline69
May 01, 2015 10:18 pm
Deborah Salinas
Deborah Salinas
31 March 2015

Getting expert advice re: renovating

Getting expert advice re: renovating

Hi Caleb, When you renovate your home you should consider various factors for better results. In your case you want larger kitchen, outdoor entertainment area…

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Deborah Salinas
Mar 31, 2015 1:37 pm
vomiec
vomiec
27 February 2015

Timber deck, to concrete base or not

Timber deck, to concrete base or not

Yeah, concrete is great in terms of durability – in my opinion it’s the better option, if you’re thinking of the long-term, especially considering the potential…

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vomiec
Feb 27, 2015 3:21 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
21 February 2015

Fixed cost contract v Cost plus contract

Fixed cost contract v Cost plus contract
1, 2

Nearly all our renovation work was done like that as cost plus - mostly on older federation homes, Victorian terraces, post-war etc. You can break it down to individual…

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Stewie D
Feb 21, 2015 9:05 am
travelbug
travelbug
17 February 2015

wall colour to go with tiles

wall colour to go with tiles

I like Hog Bristle quarter. It is warm. If you get something that is not a warm tone it won't go. It's not really browny. If you want a type of white Antique White is warm.

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travelbug
Feb 17, 2015 10:10 am
BettyLuke
BettyLuke
13 February 2015

Adding studs for 600 centers, Meet inspection?

Adding studs for 600 centers, Meet inspection?

Next thing we will have to find out is about changing some of the cladding as to what was on the original plans, A few builders we spoke to said not to worry about it…

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BettyLuke
Feb 13, 2015 6:04 pm
t_banning
t_banning
5 February 2015

Deck Advice!

Deck Advice!

Thanks guys! It was good fun.

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t_banning
Feb 05, 2015 8:14 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 January 2015

The "SMALL SPACE BIG BUILD PROJECT", follow our journey.

The "SMALL SPACE BIG BUILD PROJECT", follow our journey.

A lot of the costs in cleaning bricks with or without a machine is in the labour. Obviously doing it yourself you will save quite a bit but that depends on how clean the…

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Stewie D
Jan 29, 2015 1:19 pm
concrete_guy101
concrete_guy101
20 January 2015

Deck tiles for Apartment Balcony

Deck tiles for Apartment Balcony

Yea it pays to get the right professional concreting company in to deck tiles as it can be quick a tricky ordeal. I recommend using …

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concrete_guy101
Jan 20, 2015 9:58 am
Our Build123
Our Build123
3 January 2015

Anyone can recommend me a reliable&good builder in Leichhard

Anyone can recommend me a reliable&good builder in Leichhard

I would try Peter Ginns from Genuine Building Services, Pete does a great job and mainly focuses on the inner west. Dets below - Peter Ginns | Director ABN 830 6218…

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Our Build123
Jan 03, 2015 7:03 pm
Our Build123
dacurt
dacurt
30 December 2014

App or website for drawing house internal walls etc

App or website for drawing house internal walls etc

Hi Patthecat, I'll give you my un-biased opinion (even though this is exactly the service my company provides). You will be able to model your house using a number of…

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dacurt
Dec 30, 2014 12:42 pm
kats_meow
kats_meow
27 December 2014

What to do about poor tiling job

What to do about poor tiling job

Contact your department of Fair Trading/Consumer Affairs and ask for their advice. I do believe (but will stand to be corrected!) that under Consumer Law you are entitled…

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kats_meow
Dec 27, 2014 1:19 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
27 December 2014

Sanding & polishing existing Cyprus pine floorboards

Sanding & polishing existing Cyprus pine floorboards

You can go the traditional polyurethane finish but quite a few new floors are coated with Tung Oil which is better for maintenance. Both give a pretty clear finish and it…

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Stewie D
Dec 27, 2014 9:40 am

I would like to paint and approve the appearance on a internal masonry wall in a 1960's apartment. The wall currently has a rough textured like finish, its not textured…

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S1m0n
Dec 20, 2014 2:24 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
16 December 2014

Federation era house, ceramic sewer/drain pipes

Federation era house, ceramic sewer/drain pipes

Everything will be earthenware ( terracotta ) pipes unless someone has upgraded with plastic. Most will probably be 12" to 18" deep at most. You will have to do some…

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Stewie D
Dec 16, 2014 8:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 December 2014

sand/cement render on internal walls - Federation era house

sand/cement render on internal walls - Federation era house

Hi Kathy You will find it's a lime mortar and it's not very structural Once you start chipping away you may never stop...handle with care

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 16, 2014 7:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
ThomasMaloney
ThomasMaloney
27 November 2014

Plans and Choosing a Builder

Plans and Choosing a Builder

I've actually been playing around with the idea for getting the storage cabinets in my kitchen reworked and I don't have the most money to go do everything so I…

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ThomasMaloney
Nov 27, 2014 4:15 pm
ThomasMaloney
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 November 2014

gutter mesh holder

gutter mesh holder

The only WaterGate one that I have seen comes with the fold. Any experience with folding aluminium neatly without a proper brake bender?…

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SaveH2O
Nov 17, 2014 5:19 pm
SaveH2O
trent79
trent79
12 November 2014

Back yard blank canvas

Back yard blank canvas

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trent79
Nov 12, 2014 8:51 pm
ansh
ansh
12 November 2014

Bathroom Renovation Guide

Bathroom Renovation Guide

If you want to renovate your bathroom, then I suggest you this time use wall panels wall your bathroom wall. There is lots of stylish wall panels are available for your…

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ansh
Nov 12, 2014 7:32 pm
CraigMcluckie
CraigMcluckie
9 November 2014

Bathroom / Kitchen / Dining reconfiguration

Bathroom / Kitchen / Dining reconfiguration

I love the way you have spelt out all the details and given accurate picture of your house. The hallway section can be worked out beautifully into a storage-cum-aisle…

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CraigMcluckie
Nov 09, 2014 5:00 am
bare_essentials
bare_essentials
8 November 2014

Recommendations for Roof guttering repair company / tradie

Recommendations for Roof guttering repair company / tradie

Where abouts in Sydney are you based? It would be cheaper to repair where possible as opposed to putting in new.

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bare_essentials
Nov 08, 2014 9:15 am
rothwell
rothwell
2 November 2014

1" concrete bed under tiles warps under direct sunlight?

1" concrete bed under tiles warps under direct sunlight?

hi guys, at the front of our house, we have a indoor tiled area around 5x2m that used to be part of a veranda but has since been enclosed. the tiles are on a 1" thick…

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rothwell
Nov 02, 2014 2:23 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 October 2014

Approximate renovation costs

Approximate renovation costs

Most of either ( myself included ) that I know won't travel over the bridge. There is this thread here however viewtopic.php?f=53&t=56879. Send a PM to some of the posters…

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Stewie D
Oct 20, 2014 8:17 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
18 October 2014

Steps to take to extend

Steps to take to extend

Structural engineer is who you need. If you show them your rough plans beforehand they'll be able to give a quick answer based on that. Wobbly1's idea is a good one. Some…

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Stewie D
Oct 18, 2014 6:42 am
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
14 October 2014

Where to buy external render bead?

Where to buy external render bead?

I bought the plastic type at Bunnings

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Beetaloo
Oct 14, 2014 11:07 am
Beetaloo
Carl
Carl
12 October 2014

Subfloor bathroom slab questions

Subfloor bathroom slab questions

I'd tend to go the whole hog, rip it out and re-new the slab in the bathroom. It also sounds like any termite proofing has been compromised as…

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Carl
Oct 12, 2014 6:31 pm
wobbly1
wobbly1
9 October 2014

Exterior doorway ?

Exterior doorway ?

ty Stewie D

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wobbly1
Oct 09, 2014 1:52 pm
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
3 October 2014

Extending our home in Sydney (Parramatta council)

Extending our home in Sydney (Parramatta council)

A lot. Get some quotes you wont get an accurate idea…

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Bluesuede
Oct 03, 2014 11:58 am
Bluesuede
qebtel
qebtel
3 October 2014

Help please! Removal of load bearing wall & sunroom

Help please! Removal of load bearing wall & sunroom

DIY, or engage a contractor, no permits required either way.

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qebtel
Oct 03, 2014 10:44 am
wobbly1
wobbly1
30 September 2014

Barge board help

Barge board help

Ty mgilla

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wobbly1
Sep 30, 2014 1:22 pm
qebtel
qebtel
26 September 2014

HIA contract for house slide and raise in Qld

HIA contract for house slide and raise in Qld

Are you saying the builder and house raiser are one and the same? What is the scope of the work? More details...

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qebtel
Sep 26, 2014 11:33 am
t_banning
t_banning
25 September 2014

Quick Bearer Span Question

Quick Bearer Span Question

Thanks everyone! Love this forum. I have found a product called Superlam which is a laminated hardwood product. It comes in 90x70 and is H3 treated. Manufacturer…

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t_banning
Sep 25, 2014 6:24 pm
Just Rite Pty Ltd
Just Rite Pty Ltd
25 September 2014

best brick sealer product?

best brick sealer product?

Any sealer will trap water in the brick, or even inside the wall or house, causing (over time) things like brick face delamination, etc. The old brick needs to breath. I…

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Just Rite Pty Ltd
Sep 25, 2014 9:40 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
22 September 2014

Deck/Pergola Design

Deck/Pergola Design

Re the "plastic wood". It can look good and last. If you pick a quality one. If you use real wood you'll need to keep it well and look after it. Not sure where you…

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Saint Mike
Sep 22, 2014 7:23 am
Saint Mike
qsand
qsand
17 September 2014

remove flooring or lay new flooring on top of old

remove flooring or lay new flooring on top of old

This is probably too late, but the info will be here for others. It is actually better to lay the new floor Over the top of the old floor. That way the new floor is…

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qsand
Sep 17, 2014 9:19 am
qsand
jodge
jodge
13 September 2014

Help in preparing wood paneling to paint.

Help in preparing wood paneling to paint.

Hi there, I would use a coat or two of Zinsser Cover Stain (from Bunnings). It's an oil-based primer but you can use water-based acrylic over the top. You will only…

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jodge
Sep 13, 2014 9:58 pm
jodge
seano
seano
6 September 2014

Colour Schemes for Classic Cream Colorbond

Colour Schemes for Classic Cream Colorbond

Are you able to put up a picture? A visual might help people get a better idea and offer some suggestions :)

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seano
Sep 06, 2014 12:55 pm

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