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oklouise
oklouise
26 September 2020

Raising Ceiling Height

Raising Ceiling Height

simples way to achieve the result is to remove the whole roof and build up the walls and make a new roof but a huge expense for no extra living space.... instead of higher…

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oklouise
Sep 26, 2020 11:56 am
TTLE
TTLE
15 September 2020

Stocklands Fencing

Stocklands Fencing

Hi There We recently bought a corner block in an estate and Stockland is the developer. Looking through the guideline,…

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TTLE
Sep 15, 2020 3:17 pm
TTLE

Hi All, My first post here. I have a deck where some balustrades are rotting and need replacing. This is work I'm confident to do on my own, but I'm after any advice…

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TomComposer
Sep 12, 2020 2:49 pm
gobear
gobear
7 September 2020

Exterior house painting advise needed starting from scratch

Exterior house painting advise needed starting from scratch

Thinking to do some exterior painting but I have some questions I would like to ask some appropriate procedures and preparation starting from…

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gobear
Sep 07, 2020 1:05 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
5 September 2020

Adding Steet Appeal

Adding Steet Appeal

" why paint or render the bricks to create an expensive long term maintenance commitment " Because rendering and painting it would cost maybe $20-$30,000 ( actual size of…

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Stewie D
Sep 05, 2020 11:12 am
Homefinder
Homefinder
31 August 2020

Builder recommendation

Builder recommendation

Thanks for your replies

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Homefinder
Aug 31, 2020 8:40 pm
Homefinder
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
29 August 2020

Second storey addition Brisbane

Second storey addition Brisbane

Hey stefcia Welcome to the Forum The $64K question is " did your Builder make provisions for possible upper floor extensions on your initial build for down the track....…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 29, 2020 11:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy

We did a cleanout of boxes stored under the stairs, so I took the opportunity to sort out the shoe cupboard, to make it walk in again! That's all mine on the top left…

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Sparkyf
Aug 29, 2020 11:48 am
Sparkyf
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 August 2020

Garage relocation/House extension

Garage relocation/House extension

Hey Mcal247 Welcome to the forum A basic Garage/House extension is here Once you have the 1st Stage Quants, Data Rates and Pricing can be obtained from the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 26, 2020 12:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
darb74
darb74
24 August 2020

Roof Insulation

Roof Insulation

Howdy, This all depends on your opinion relating to whether or not to ventilate your roof cavity though. Personally I would rather ventilate rather than air seal the…

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darb74
Aug 24, 2020 1:52 pm
darb74
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 August 2020

What DIY can be done in QLD

What DIY can be done in QLD

Seems more of a minefield over here around what can be done yourself. For example, - If get a structural engineer to confirm which walls are load…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 14, 2020 11:07 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Speakers
Speakers
11 August 2020

Front render vs no render

Front render vs no render

Thanks for reply. Yeah, the other idea is to tender front then paint the side and back with same colour. But then not sure if that will make the place look half baked 🤔

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Speakers
Aug 11, 2020 4:55 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
9 August 2020

Soundproofing common wall in apartment

Soundproofing common wall in apartment

Low frequency reverberation can be an issue on lightweight materials, you will need a proper assessment, Contact a consulting engineer firm that also does installations.…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Aug 09, 2020 10:39 am
StructuralBIMGuy
d@n
d@n
8 August 2020

New tinyroom outdoor office

New tinyroom outdoor office

LOL. You're in the dog house.

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d@n
Aug 08, 2020 8:16 pm
wendlle
wendlle
6 August 2020

Changing Door Handles

Changing Door Handles

Thanks for the reply. When I went to work today I was thinking, why not just try to drill out the hole a bit that the new latch won't fit into. The issue was the two holes…

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wendlle
Aug 06, 2020 7:27 pm
wendlle
d@n
d@n
27 July 2020

Help with layout improvement/ extension

Help with layout improvement/ extension

Do you think it makes sense to do a butlers pantry? If you have the space and want one, why not. But it's personal choice.

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d@n
Jul 27, 2020 1:19 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
26 July 2020

Exterior House Colour

Exterior House Colour

White is always a good decision, as for me and you can never go wrong with it because it's universal, and goes with everything. My house is all white, and I like it this…

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arcadelt
Jul 26, 2020 9:32 pm
staplar
staplar
26 July 2020

How would you blend these previous hard paint lines?

How would you blend these previous hard paint lines?

Awesome, thanks for the advice mate, appreciate it! 👍

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staplar
Jul 26, 2020 5:55 pm
lindsayr
lindsayr
25 July 2020

House Extension

House Extension

Hi SIRIUSKEY, No that would not be my intent. I am intending that it would be fully enclosed downstairs with a half wall upstairs. After @oklouise's thoughts, I am…

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lindsayr
Jul 25, 2020 3:11 pm
aussieta
aussieta
22 July 2020

Renovation delays can I impose a penalty

Renovation delays can I impose a penalty

did you put a penalty clause in the contract if not, then you have answered your own question

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aussieta
Jul 22, 2020 5:52 pm
aussieta
d@n
d@n
21 July 2020

Help Choosing house & fence paint colours please

Help Choosing house & fence paint colours please

Dune is fine. Very popular choice. Although it's not a dark colour. Whether it suits depends on what else you do with the home colour wise.

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d@n
Jul 21, 2020 12:52 pm
jimbass
jimbass
16 July 2020

Adding a 3rd Bedroom. Small extension.

Adding a 3rd Bedroom. Small extension.

I wonder about your latest situation:roll: How did you find a solution?

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jimbass
Jul 16, 2020 10:51 am
Cuthy
Cuthy
13 July 2020

Dark house.

Dark house.

Thank you. The sky lights were mentioned before Inside. I can see there the difference it makes outside as well.

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Cuthy
Jul 13, 2020 8:10 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
9 July 2020

Sliding door woodgrain veneer

Sliding door woodgrain veneer

it's seems hard to take them off, are you sure you want to replace them? there must be a way to replace them if you can take them off, or change a door would be easiler?

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MIC Martin
Jul 09, 2020 12:43 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
9 July 2020

Waterproofing bathroom

Waterproofing bathroom

the best way for temporarily should be build a water proof suface to stop the water sink in

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MIC Martin
Jul 09, 2020 12:29 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
9 July 2020

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation

Hey Ahass, Hope you're good. I have just joined this forum back in august and see a lot of good discussions, it's really helpful for those people who are confused to do…

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MIC Martin
Jul 09, 2020 12:12 pm
MIC Martin
ks04
ks04
5 July 2020

Floorplan Feedback

Floorplan Feedback

Hi, Thanks - I've updated the image in the original post to indicate North

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ks04
Jul 05, 2020 11:53 am
Duke13
Duke13
1 July 2020

New home and new reno questions.

New home and new reno questions.

Apologies i didn't know how to adjust pics on here.

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Duke13
Jul 01, 2020 10:15 am
pastor399
pastor399
26 June 2020

Exterior plumbing?

Exterior plumbing?

It looks like a cast iron drainage fitting with integrated inspection opening. Hard to tell from that photo so close to the fitting, but i guess that it connects through…

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pastor399
Jun 26, 2020 10:17 am
pastor399
Mr.Trieuho
Mr.Trieuho
23 June 2020

What colour front door and side gate??

What colour front door and side gate??

I think the dark green color is suitable

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Mr.Trieuho
Jun 23, 2020 7:07 pm
Mr.Trieuho

Getting Compareable Quotes from Builder

Getting Compareable Quotes from Builder

Hi Rebo, You can get any builder in straight away, Each builder should already have a architect or draftsman along with a engineer who they work with as we would start…

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Modern Era Constructions
Jun 20, 2020 11:46 pm
Modern Era Constructions
lindsayr
lindsayr
20 June 2020

Extension estimate

Extension estimate

Thanks for that! Lindsay

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lindsayr
Jun 20, 2020 8:34 pm
MClark
MClark
20 June 2020

My builder would like me to sign contract with another build

My builder would like me to sign contract with another build

I would'nt stress as the warranty is the same, just be mindful that you will be contracted to that builder not the builder you first spoke with. So just make sure you…

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MClark
Jun 20, 2020 8:29 pm
MClark
Nelly123
Nelly123
18 June 2020

Kitchen Bench Height

Kitchen Bench Height

Ooh thank you so much , that’s very comforting

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Nelly123
Jun 18, 2020 8:55 pm

Hi, New member and rookie homeowner. I am in the middle of my first bathroom build at home, and have an issue with the drain height. where i am at : I hired a contractor…

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JP3055
Jun 17, 2020 3:42 pm
Tee3
Tee3
16 June 2020

Which Brand of Hybrid Flooring

Which Brand of Hybrid Flooring

Yea it is hard wearing but I think most of those reviews were related to the product buckling after installation. Of course we don't know who installed then in those…

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Tee3
Jun 16, 2020 9:40 am

Hi Team, The house we are in is a 3 bedroom place, but with an eye on the future expansion of our family, plus requiring a guest room for visitors we need a bit more…

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danreeve
Jun 15, 2020 5:47 pm
danreeve
Revinator
Revinator
15 June 2020

Tax Payers Slugged $400K to renovate Parliament coffee cart

Tax Payers Slugged $400K to renovate Parliament coffee cart

We finished a 4 level office fit out project for the Government, (I wont name who) budget of 25million. QS came in at 30. Final cost 20mil. Here's the kicker, the lease…

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Revinator
Jun 15, 2020 1:06 pm
Revinator
John0322
John0322
13 June 2020

Concrete sleeper retaining wall design flushed to brick wall

Concrete sleeper retaining wall design flushed to brick wall

Thanks for you reply. I have stormwater lines on my property. The wall we are building will be at the fenceline boundary. The ag lines will run on the neighbour (higher…

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John0322
Jun 13, 2020 3:35 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
10 June 2020

Installing plasterboard ceiling to colourbond pergola

Installing plasterboard ceiling to colourbond pergola

You could lift the roof and install batten to the frame, then fix the roof back down to the battens. Roofing material is routinely screwed down, although you'd need to…

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arcadelt
Jun 10, 2020 8:51 pm
JJ2019
JJ2019
7 June 2020

Any recommendation for good handyman in Craigieburn

Any recommendation for good handyman in Craigieburn

Hi, Any recommendations for good handyman in Craigieburn area. Looking for someone who can be trusted and is economical on services. Any help will be really appreciated.

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JJ2019
Jun 07, 2020 4:17 pm
JJ2019
Splashers
Splashers
3 June 2020

Asbestos Roof Removal & New Colorbond roof

Asbestos Roof Removal & New Colorbond roof

Hey Everyone, On behalf of a friend they are looking at removing the old asbestos roof panels and replacing with colorbond as the roof has many leaks. Has anyone had…

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Splashers
Jun 04, 2020 12:11 am
Splashers
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
3 June 2020

Hybrid over tiles or not?

Hybrid over tiles or not?

kitchen area with a step is not a good idea, don't bother it takes long to get done, cuz you'll live with it longer, make things better than you need, it worth as you'll find out

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MIC Martin
Jun 03, 2020 12:22 pm
MIC Martin
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 May 2020

Second Story Addition Sydney

Second Story Addition Sydney
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

If you start looking at an extension for around $3,000 per sq m then you would be in the ballpark of what most builders would charge for a second floor addition in Sydney.…

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Stewie D
May 29, 2020 8:05 am
ksun1985
ksun1985
28 May 2020

Extension Companies and Costs - Melbourne

Extension Companies and Costs - Melbourne

Hi All, Trying to do some research regarding extension only project. Would like to know: - Which builder/extension company did you use in Melbourne and how was the overall…

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ksun1985
May 28, 2020 5:49 pm
amilelka
amilelka
26 May 2020

Floorplan change - old 3 bed, 1 bath, no laundry house

Floorplan change - old 3 bed, 1 bath, no laundry house

I think that even if you knocked down the load bearing walls your open plan living room will still be very narrow. Maybe you can convert the lounge/ dining into bedrooms…

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amilelka
May 26, 2020 11:52 pm
amilelka
amilelka
26 May 2020

Floorplan feedback

Floorplan feedback

What do you think about swapping the big bathroom and the study? That way your master bedroom would have an ensuite, and you won't have a bathroom sitting in the middle of…

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amilelka
May 26, 2020 11:47 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
25 May 2020

Foundation trench left too long, saturated and collapsed

Foundation trench left too long, saturated and collapsed

at least put some battens into the trench to stop the collapsing, if you gonna pour in with concrete, you'll need them anyway.

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MIC Martin
May 25, 2020 3:38 pm
MIC Martin

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acaboi
May 23, 2020 9:20 pm
kristybain
kristybain
12 May 2020

Floorplan suggestions

Floorplan suggestions

Thanks for the responses so far Mic Martin & Amileka! Eseentally, its a '70s house that we're looking to completely renovate - knock down walls etc type of renovate. The…

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