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majukic
majukic
4 May 2020

how to plug a water tank leak

how to plug a water tank leak

thanks I've ordered it cheers for the responses guys

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majukic
May 04, 2020 6:10 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
1 May 2020

2nd level addition

2nd level addition

I am not the professional constructer, but stay in home when building the 2nd floor sounds not so good, not even work at home.. you will find it out when they start, if…

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MIC Martin
May 01, 2020 7:05 pm
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
1 May 2020

Cladding over rendered brick?

Cladding over rendered brick?

I don't think you'll need to remove it, it's gonna drill the holes through some bricks and fix the timber on

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MIC Martin
May 01, 2020 6:40 pm
MIC Martin
damo1982
damo1982
26 April 2020

Options for ceiling under colourbond roof in sunroom

Options for ceiling under colourbond roof in sunroom

I have a sunroom ceiling that needs replacing. Has very little clearance (65mm at its lowest) and a colorbond roof. Anyone got any ideas? Got a quote for a versiclad…

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damo1982
Apr 26, 2020 8:28 pm
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
24 April 2020

Need Some Suggestions on Home Improvement!!!

Need Some Suggestions on Home Improvement!!!

We know you love to enjoy the outdoors on your deck – but sometimes it’s hard to find the time to keep it protected and…

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GGeorge551
Apr 24, 2020 8:51 am
GGeorge551
rantapawan
rantapawan
23 April 2020

Dropped Ceiling For Electrical Upgrade

Dropped Ceiling For Electrical Upgrade

For low ceiling spaces, you should go for LED recessed lights.

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rantapawan
Apr 23, 2020 4:41 am
rantapawan
ByronS
ByronS
22 April 2020

Ok to move attic collar ties?

Ok to move attic collar ties?

Thanks for the advice/feedback

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ByronS
Apr 22, 2020 3:37 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
19 April 2020

How would you build the floor to allow water to travel under

How would you build the floor to allow water to travel under

Personally I've never liked solutions that are invariably cheap and only short term. Any drainage issues we have encountered as part of renovations we have undertaken for…

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Stewie D
Apr 19, 2020 11:07 am
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
14 April 2020

can i hang a heavy (18kg) mirror off 1 screw into the stud?

can i hang a heavy (18kg) mirror off 1 screw into the stud?

You may follow a triangle shape. Lower 2 or 3 screws will carry the weight. If you follow this instruction i guess this will perfect to carry 18kg.

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GGeorge551
Apr 14, 2020 6:55 pm
GGeorge551
MIC Martin
MIC Martin
11 April 2020

Extension ideas

Extension ideas

yes, your garage will be more like a storage like others..finally you will never drive your car into it, we all park on drive way, so change it while you still got ideas,…

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MIC Martin
Apr 11, 2020 6:56 pm
MIC Martin
forrestmount
forrestmount
5 April 2020

Help replacing tap valve

Help replacing tap valve

Are you in QLD? If so you probably have those outrageously overpriced washers everyone was having installed as part of the “smart” energy program You can buy these…

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forrestmount
Apr 05, 2020 4:53 pm
LilyJimJam
LilyJimJam
5 April 2020

Paint colour HELP!!!!!!

Paint colour HELP!!!!!!

We are painting in white and have gone with a Resene tint called Double Alabaster. We are using Alabaster on the ceilings and Alabaster on the trims.

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LilyJimJam
Apr 05, 2020 8:42 am
LilyJimJam
LilyJimJam
5 April 2020

Exterior paint colour help

Exterior paint colour help

I'd probably look at putting more ironstone around, but I prefer dark colours. It also depends if you want an overall muted front or if you want particular features to…

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LilyJimJam
Apr 05, 2020 8:39 am
Bjayem2
Bjayem2
2 April 2020

Raising house - get exterior painted first or after?

Raising house - get exterior painted first or after?

Ok thanks for confirming. Will take this advice!

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Bjayem2
Apr 02, 2020 12:22 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
28 March 2020

indoor exposed brick wall sealer

indoor exposed brick wall sealer

Fair enough. Must be something about the way bricks are made, as our recycled brick wall doesn’t drop dust at all, unless you rub it with something abrasive.

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arcadelt
Mar 28, 2020 8:22 am

Hi all, Have a really steep staircase with some low hanging beams which we'd love to remove in some way to make the stairs much more useable. Any thoughts on what could…

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mslodyczka
Mar 21, 2020 4:07 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 March 2020

First floor addtiion - Sequence from beginning to build

First floor addtiion - Sequence from beginning to build

With our local councils, you lodge the DA then if there are changes that are more than just say moving a window 500mm then you do a modification to a consent ( mod to a DA…

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Stewie D
Mar 17, 2020 9:31 pm
alymei
alymei
14 March 2020

Custom Entrance Door

Custom Entrance Door

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alymei
Mar 14, 2020 5:37 am
chippy
chippy
13 March 2020

Where do I start with putting a door in a load bearing wall?

Where do I start with putting a door in a load bearing wall?

it depends on your inside, call someone to your home, when they saw , they will give you a advice.

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chippy
Mar 13, 2020 8:48 pm
chippy
abrogard
abrogard
7 March 2020

replacing tiles in a shower... how?

replacing tiles in a shower... how?

sorry guys. didn't get round to posting pictures. And now I've done the job, mostly. Got new questions now: or a new question - what about grout sealer? Following…

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abrogard
Mar 07, 2020 10:02 pm
samc
samc
5 March 2020

Paint Chip from Brick Wall for Matching

Paint Chip from Brick Wall for Matching

Haha not a chance they were going to let me borrow their tester but I ended up just chipping some brick behind the fridge and peeling a bit off. Have patched it now. All…

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samc
Mar 05, 2020 12:01 am
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Brickface
Mar 04, 2020 10:16 pm
Brickface
MClark
MClark
2 March 2020

Barge boards - repair or replace?

Barge boards - repair or replace?

This is all dependent on how damaged they are once you start striping the paint back, I replace only what is needed and once you repaint and maintain the paint then all is…

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MClark
Mar 02, 2020 9:54 pm
MClark
MClark
MClark
2 March 2020

Enclose downstairs space, raised access floor?

Enclose downstairs space, raised access floor?

I'd have a chat to the builder and get their insight for some cost saving ideas, give them a brief and chat through the most cost effective solutions. Then go out to 2…

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MClark
Mar 02, 2020 9:45 pm
MClark
Althom
Althom
24 February 2020

Anyone installed InsulGuard Cavity Shield?

Anyone installed InsulGuard Cavity Shield?

Thank you both for your responses. Much appreciated. We didn't end up with anticon either - builder didn't recommend it back then (one of WA's best supposedly????) Looks…

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Althom
Feb 24, 2020 10:46 am
Althom
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DanteV
Feb 21, 2020 4:05 pm
DanteV
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 February 2020

fitting a yale lock... little tweaks?

fitting a yale lock... little tweaks?

You will probably find that the metal is not quite manufactured to the exact measurements that it should be. it wouldn't be the first time that I've had to dig out my…

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Stewie D
Feb 20, 2020 2:08 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
10 February 2020

Replacing two gable roofs with one.....

Replacing two gable roofs with one.....

Fair enough, but the offset is the cost of continually repairing the existing gutters. Anyway, back to your original question, you'd need to settle on a design, and…

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arcadelt
Feb 10, 2020 6:58 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 February 2020

New member .... Help welcome. Timber frame wall coming down

New member .... Help welcome. Timber frame wall coming down

Hey PBIO Thanks for the info..there are 4 progressive Stages Client Apps/Sketch-> Project Verification Stage/preliminary Design ->Planning/Development Application…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 08, 2020 9:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
arcadelt
arcadelt
7 February 2020

New floorboards matching old

New floorboards matching old

I had a problem with Paul, he was in a terrible state .I didn't know what to do because I don't know about repairs, . On the advice of a friend, I called specialists . Now…

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arcadelt
Feb 07, 2020 3:27 pm
scotlandgee
scotlandgee
6 February 2020

Remove/change window

Remove/change window

Typically the cost would be up to $200. Cost depends on the window style and quality and the company.more over it depending upon you.if you want good quality and good…

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scotlandgee
Feb 06, 2020 12:42 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
5 February 2020

Large Barn door

Large Barn door

Attaching the track to the studs is fine but It will depend mostly on what size lintel is under the plasterboard over the opening. You're adding another 50kg and then the…

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Stewie D
Feb 05, 2020 12:08 pm
AndyMurray
AndyMurray
30 January 2020

Joining timber frame extension to brick veneer house

Joining timber frame extension to brick veneer house

Hi guys, Has anyone seen or heard of metal plates that are attached to timber studs to protect the plumbing/electrical services that may run through the stud??? Cheers!

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AndyMurray
Jan 30, 2020 2:38 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 January 2020

Planning to build enclosed pergola, requesting advice

Planning to build enclosed pergola, requesting advice

You will require construction and engineering drawings and details for the above ground structure The existing slab may well need to be inspected for compliance with the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 25, 2020 10:34 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Bjayem2
Bjayem2
22 January 2020

Is this asbestos? Vinyl flooring in previously renovated hom

Is this asbestos? Vinyl flooring in previously renovated hom

I agree you had to leave the house for a while and just come and open everything. Of course, you have to repair the issue.

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Bjayem2
Jan 22, 2020 8:35 pm
stuy
stuy
21 January 2020

Newcastle Renovating + Extension builder recommendations?

Newcastle Renovating + Extension builder recommendations?

Hi all, We are in the planning stages of renovating an existing older house. Pretty much ripping the entire current internals out and starting again + a small extension.…

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stuy
Jan 21, 2020 6:10 pm
alexf40
alexf40
21 January 2020

Loft ladder recommendations

Loft ladder recommendations

Hi, I'm after a loft ladder which can be square set to fit flush with the gyprock. All the ones I've seen so far show an architrave being used. I'm sure some of these…

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alexf40
Jan 21, 2020 4:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 January 2020

Need ideas to converts alfresco into bedroom

Need ideas to converts alfresco into bedroom

AFAIK there is no designated forum for New Home builders and renovators 3D BIM assists in designing, engineering and construction by data collaboration, ie sharing…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 14, 2020 12:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
DustyBlue
DustyBlue
6 January 2020

Show me your Harkaway Home pavilion roofline

Show me your Harkaway Home pavilion roofline

We are about to start renovating our harkway home pavillion style and would love to see photos of floorplans etc We are mainly after kitchen and bedroom areas. Please…

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DustyBlue
Jan 06, 2020 1:14 pm
LilyJimJam
LilyJimJam
5 January 2020

70s Home Reno - first time renovators, can we do it?

70s Home Reno - first time renovators, can we do it?

Hey Phoebe how did you go? Did you end up buying? We bought a 1970's renovator at the end of 2016, few similar features to the one you are looking at, I've started a…

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LilyJimJam
Jan 05, 2020 8:45 am
MClark
MClark
4 January 2020

Attaching a side gate/fence to an EPS foam wall

Attaching a side gate/fence to an EPS foam wall

I would be putting a past against the foam wall to hinge the gate off ensuring it is firmly concreted down. You want to avoid any penetration into the foam as this will…

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MClark
Jan 04, 2020 7:23 pm
MClark
Herre
Herre
4 January 2020

Inner Melbourne - additional floor ext. 2bd 1bath addition

Inner Melbourne - additional floor ext. 2bd 1bath addition

Hi Noel, I am planning for a first floor addition as well. I am living in Ryde Area in Sydney. The builder we are working with is Keystone Home Addition, the reason to…

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Herre
Jan 04, 2020 12:10 pm
Herre
nfhanssens
nfhanssens
2 January 2020

Inner Melbourne - Extension - Recommendations

Inner Melbourne - Extension - Recommendations

Did you have any luck? My wife and I are looking at doing something almost exactly the same as you in the inner south east - 120sqm double storey extension in the rear.

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nfhanssens
Jan 02, 2020 10:43 pm
MClark
MClark
1 January 2020

Changing house facade costs

Changing house facade costs

$70k is a great budget to work with, the key to get your moneys worth is to plan every detail well in advance. Changing, guessing and hoping as you go will cost you extra…

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MClark
Jan 01, 2020 8:49 am
MClark
MClark
MClark
1 January 2020

Choosing house render colour to match exisiting roof tiles??

Choosing house render colour to match exisiting roof tiles??

Yeah I could pick out black or white for the home windows. They are conventional colorings that go together with something. As for the render I could probably cross a…

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MClark
Jan 01, 2020 8:46 am
MClark
MClark
MClark
1 January 2020

Cost of building a flat roof garage

Cost of building a flat roof garage

I'd say around $45,000 excluding plans and permit as a roughy. I'd have to have a look at it once you get plans together. Depending on location I could have a look for you. Myles

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MClark
Jan 01, 2020 8:34 am
MClark
johannaQLD
johannaQLD
29 December 2019

Seeking builder for extension of 1950's cottage (Camira).

Seeking builder for extension of 1950's cottage (Camira).

Can anyone recommend a quality licenced builder to do extension/ renovation on our 1950's timber house/ cottage at Camira? We have all our plans/ engineering done and are…

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johannaQLD
Dec 29, 2019 9:12 pm
johannaQLD
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
14 December 2019

Cladding - Biowood, Future Wood? Anyone used it?

Cladding - Biowood, Future Wood? Anyone used it?

Timber Cladding fire scare spreads as NCat Finds Panelling poses "Undue Risk" to residence

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 14, 2019 8:44 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
chippy
chippy
9 December 2019

Help, can I get rid of this ?

Help, can I get rid of this ?

I'd say it's a plumbing IO. It's capped so it's not a relief gully and they are typically next to the house anyway. You shouldn't really cover these over. They are…

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chippy
Dec 09, 2019 4:02 pm
chippy
arcadelt
arcadelt
8 December 2019

Humidifier for Baby room

Humidifier for Baby room

We have a Crane USA Filter-Free Cool Mist Humidifier in our kids rooms. It looks similar to those. We also have a piece of plexiglas over the night stand so it doesn't get…

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arcadelt
Dec 08, 2019 10:27 am

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