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i think option 2 is much better with easy access to the garden without having to walk through the new sunroom which makes it a better room for guests and TV .a simple…

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oklouise
Feb 27, 2024 7:44 pm

Hi everyone, Newbie renovator here, after some advice for combining our family room in the picture and the alfresco and make a larger family room. There is a flush sill…

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Reez
Feb 02, 2024 6:45 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
2 February

Patching Holes in EPS foam walls

Patching Holes in EPS foam walls

Oh no! I would use a can of expandable foam ( there are some that will take render) then cut it back and render over the top

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Ashington Homes
Feb 02, 2024 4:52 pm
Ashington Homes
wendlle
wendlle
31 December 2023

Backyard retreat or Granny Flat?

Backyard retreat or Granny Flat?

I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience with it. I want to build a small 20 square metre retreat in my backyard, it will have a…

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wendlle
Dec 31, 2023 6:45 pm
wendlle
Pulse
Pulse
21 December 2023

Extension roof and truss layout ideas

Extension roof and truss layout ideas

can’t see the plans

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Pulse
Dec 21, 2023 7:49 pm
Max23
Max23
20 November 2023

Expertise on keeping large pavers in place driveway

Expertise on keeping large pavers in place driveway

Appreciate that Chippy. I won’t do sand under pavers and will connect all up under pavers, however I was going to do: 1) Roadbase compacted with manual hand tamper 2)…

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Max23
Nov 20, 2023 12:25 am

I have a home gym at home. It weights 150KG including the weight stack. I'm a big boy, around 150KG myself. I was thinking about moving it up stairs to the second…

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jorgo
Aug 24, 2023 11:03 am
toi1
toi1
12 August 2023

Exterior tile efflorescence

Exterior tile efflorescence

really helpfull

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toi1
Aug 12, 2023 3:27 pm

Hello Josh, This is Irving from PRIMA, we are a manufacturer of the staircase, railings, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors from China. If you have requirement to purchase…

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skjoshi
Jun 29, 2023 12:11 pm
kingnothing22
kingnothing22
28 June 2023

Second story extension on steel frame house

Second story extension on steel frame house

Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from…

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kingnothing22
Jun 28, 2023 11:24 pm
lisaTrove
lisaTrove
12 June 2023

Driveway works under a CDC

Driveway works under a CDC

I want to build a bigger driveway (without a nature strip) than has been approved under my CDC. I’ve also had a DA approved to build a deck. It looks like I can do this…

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lisaTrove
Jun 12, 2023 6:35 pm
chippy
chippy
3 February 2023

Converting Alfresco to Outdoor Kitchen\Barbeque

Converting Alfresco to Outdoor Kitchen\Barbeque

You'll just need to move the services over before you start so you can get them roughed in after you frame up.

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chippy
Feb 03, 2023 2:23 pm
chippy
turveysj
turveysj
21 January 2023

Birch White windows - external colour scheme

Birch White windows - external colour scheme

Our house was built in 2008 It has birch white windows has rendered walls. We are looking to repaint everything inside and out. I'm wondering what colour schemes have…

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turveysj
Jan 21, 2023 8:15 pm
daveatt
daveatt
28 December 2022

Sarking without taking tiles and battons off

Sarking without taking tiles and battons off

I have a roof that is tiled but has no sarking installed, is there any way for me to add sarking for moisture and heat management without taking off all the tiles and…

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daveatt
Dec 28, 2022 5:03 pm
strannik
strannik
8 December 2022

A little help on who is responsible.

A little help on who is responsible.

if the wall failed due to his trees, i'd be chasing him for the cost of the new wall

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strannik
Dec 08, 2022 1:10 pm
alexp79
alexp79
27 October 2022

Extended living room in backyard

Extended living room in backyard

I don't think your strata will allow that for townhouse.

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alexp79
Oct 27, 2022 1:39 pm
jarunit
jarunit
7 August 2022

Old Terracotta Roof - does it need replacing ?

Old Terracotta Roof - does it need replacing ?

The life expectancy of terracotta roof tiles can be as long as 75 years with proper…

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jarunit
Aug 07, 2022 4:55 pm
ayemar
ayemar
31 July 2022

Renovation quote and estimate

Renovation quote and estimate

Hi, I have the option to potentially buy the house im renting from the landlord. I would however first like to have a quote and rough estimates for what a full…

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ayemar
Jul 31, 2022 5:12 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 June 2022

Attic storage

Attic storage

Unfortunately, light frame roof trusses are designed to support Roof and Wind loads only Storage loads require much larger sections and a different truss…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 16, 2022 8:25 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Hew Projects
Hew Projects
2 June 2022

Adding door to internal wall, existing framing question

Adding door to internal wall, existing framing question

Hi Alex, Attaching a floor plan to this question will help for a better understanding.

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Hew Projects
Jun 02, 2022 8:57 pm
Hew Projects
GlenE
GlenE
28 April 2022

Converting two door garage to single door

Converting two door garage to single door
1, 2

Hi guys - I know this was a while ago but looking to do the same as John. Struggling to find someone to do the job though. Any suggestions I’m in Adelaide SA

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GlenE
Apr 28, 2022 3:54 pm
alex1
alex1
24 March 2022

Extension vs custom new build costs in Sydney

Extension vs custom new build costs in Sydney

A belated thanks for this advice, very helpful.

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alex1
Mar 24, 2022 1:23 pm
Milo1234
Milo1234
24 January 2022

Outdoor BBQ Benchtop Advice

Outdoor BBQ Benchtop Advice

Hi, I am renovating my backyard/courtyard. There is an existing brick wall on my boundary. Due to use excavating slightly lower, we have put a retaining wall on that…

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Milo1234
Jan 24, 2022 8:49 am
Homebuildguide-Colin
Homebuildguide-Colin
23 January 2022

Extensions - suggestions and advice welcome

Extensions - suggestions and advice welcome

Hey melandBlitz Good luck with your project. that gives details about the different stages of a custom home build. Extensions follow a similar process. These are the…

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Homebuildguide-Colin
Jan 23, 2022 12:25 pm
Homebuildguide-Colin
buildone
buildone
22 January 2022

Concrete substitute for driveway

Concrete substitute for driveway

Spot on Chris. The only problem with pavers is its moving capabilities and if one paver moves then the rest will follow.

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buildone
Jan 22, 2022 12:18 am
Jaimeteddy
Jaimeteddy
9 January 2022

Reducing road noise

Reducing road noise

I am looking for ways to reduce the noise before building my dream house, because in front of the land that I plan to build is a big road with many cars passing every day,…

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Jaimeteddy
Jan 09, 2022 8:25 pm
Jaimeteddy
vin83
vin83
2 January 2022

Building internal slatted wall

Building internal slatted wall

Thanks a lot Chippy. This will help a lot. Will share photos once I complete the wall Cheers

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vin83
Jan 02, 2022 12:30 pm
vin83
jake_paul
jake_paul
10 November 2021

Need help finding Builders

Need help finding Builders

welcome brother

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jake_paul
Nov 10, 2021 10:18 pm

Hey Buildone Welcome to the forum Assuming you'll be placing structural lintels, then yes you will, best to give the council a call The problem with 2D footing plans is…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 01, 2021 11:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Your backyard is facing south, so building a sunroom is useless because there won't be much sun during the colder months. Your option 1 is probably the easier and cheaper…

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Jason526
Oct 11, 2021 11:55 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 August 2021

Painting Aluminium Window Frames

Painting Aluminium Window Frames

Fabianda has a great post on this in the "Windows & Doors" forum. viewtopic.php?f=23&t=72852

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ECOECO
Aug 04, 2021 2:06 pm
ECOECO
Kippers01
Kippers01
27 July 2021

Laminate Flooring - Expectation

Laminate Flooring - Expectation

Check the levelness requirement specification of the boards and check your floor surface to the mm after its been levelled to ensute your boards and new base surface will…

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Kippers01
Jul 27, 2021 2:20 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
21 July 2021

Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydney

Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydney
1, 2

Hi Elena I had a look at your website and you are doing some really nice work. We are based on the upper north Shore doing renovations and custom builds. We should have…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 21, 2021 4:07 am
Ashington Homes
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
24 June 2021

Home Renovation Blogs

Home Renovation Blogs
1, 2, 3

This home is a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, it's simply beautiful.

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EpicDNA
Jun 24, 2021 10:47 pm
EpicDNA
Suep2020
Suep2020
28 April 2021

Painting - all one colour yes or no?

Painting - all one colour yes or no?

Home is a place where you can come after a long hectic day so your house and your walls should give you a type of peace and relaxation you need to choose according to your taste.

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Suep2020
Apr 28, 2021 8:15 pm
caru
caru
25 March 2021

Floor Tiling

Floor Tiling

Hi, Thank you for the detailed response. I have also received feedback that levelling clip should not be used to force level the tiles if the slab isn’t level. I have…

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caru
Mar 25, 2021 4:00 pm
caru
caru
19 March 2021

Laundry and Toilet Room Reno - advise

Laundry and Toilet Room Reno - advise

Hi All, On the back of our disastrous renovation (drummy / lippage issues). We have decided to re do the renovation, starting from the laundry room and slowly the toilet…

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caru
Mar 19, 2021 11:08 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
16 March 2021

Architect Cost What is Reasonable?

Architect Cost What is Reasonable?
1, 2

very good well thought out answer!

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SejaeD
Mar 16, 2021 9:23 am
SejaeD
ECOECO
ECOECO
10 February 2021

Best way to blockout heat in a sunroom

Best way to blockout heat in a sunroom

Once the sun is inside the building you are limited in what you can do. Try to shield it outside, easier anyway I think.

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ECOECO
Feb 10, 2021 11:11 am
ECOECO
chippy
chippy
9 January 2021

Distances between cooktop, backwall & rangehood

Distances between cooktop, backwall & rangehood

Hi chippy, I understand that the slideouts are on the lower end of the spectrum. However, would any of the following avoid the need to upgrade to anything higher: a)…

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chippy
Jan 09, 2021 1:16 am
chippy
jackofalltrades
jackofalltrades
15 November 2020

Attaching pergola to existing metal fascia

Attaching pergola to existing metal fascia

Hi everyone, I am planning to build a pergola in our garden and want to fix the ribbon plate to the existing metal fascia of our alfresco. How do I locate the rafters of…

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jackofalltrades
Nov 15, 2020 9:16 am
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
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

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
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
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
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

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acaboi
May 23, 2020 9:20 pm

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