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Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
7 June 2012

Water under New Floorboards

Water under New Floorboards

Hi all, Would water remain between the floorboards and concrete slab? Would mould develop in time, We are also worried about the floor under…

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Uncle Arfur
Jun 07, 2012 2:59 pm
custombuilder
custombuilder
28 May 2012

Local Builder or an Extension Company for Extensions

Local Builder or an Extension Company for Extensions

my advice find someone who does the design and construct, get a price for all-up happy hunting

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custombuilder
May 28, 2012 8:41 pm
MD@KEYS
MD@KEYS
26 May 2012

Needs wall removed in Melbourne

Needs wall removed in Melbourne

Hi Guys, Looking at removing hinged doors from a supprting wall and installing cavity sliders instead in a supporting wall. Can anyone recommend someone who could do this…

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MD@KEYS
May 26, 2012 12:06 am
NEWtobuilding3
NEWtobuilding3
25 May 2012

Curtains Online

Curtains Online

Thank you I will check it out

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NEWtobuilding3
May 25, 2012 11:13 am
kiwi
kiwi
23 May 2012

Dont know where to put a fourth bedroom!!

Dont know where to put a fourth bedroom!!

like rocketship did. can you not see the picture?

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kiwi
May 23, 2012 7:47 pm
kiwi
gascha
gascha
22 May 2012

Need company for living room reno in Melbourne....

Need company for living room reno in Melbourne....

Hi all, we want to get the living room of our 1910 Terrace renovated. Has anyone got a recommendation for a company to carry out the following jobs: Fixing ceiling…

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gascha
May 22, 2012 4:39 pm
fdierer
fdierer
22 May 2012

Quality Builder Required for Renovation in Melbourne

Quality Builder Required for Renovation in Melbourne

Thanks Guys, I'll check out that mob Fozzy. ;) I'm in the inner north of Melbourne. I've had a look around, but I kind of want to go with someone who is referred over just…

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fdierer
May 22, 2012 3:41 pm
THOMA
THOMA
16 May 2012

Selandra Rise- Henley

Selandra Rise- Henley

Where abouts are you building?

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THOMA
May 16, 2012 6:57 pm
travelbug
travelbug
7 May 2012

Home reno Newbie

Home reno Newbie

Hi, very difficult to say as there are lots of variables. We renovate cheap houses ($200K). We spend under $15K and put in a new kitchen, retile bathroom and put new…

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travelbug
May 07, 2012 10:55 pm
kiwi
kiwi
7 May 2012

First Renovation, looking for tips etc..

First Renovation, looking for tips etc..

ooow, good luck! we extended our last house and put in a new master and used the old master as an ensuite one part and a hall with study area the other. I LOVED doing…

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kiwi
May 07, 2012 6:45 pm
kiwi
BUILDING SOON
BUILDING SOON
6 May 2012

GOOD LOCAL BUILDERS INNER NORTHERN MELBOURNE FOR EXTENSIONS

GOOD LOCAL BUILDERS INNER NORTHERN MELBOURNE FOR EXTENSIONS

Hi I was after some recommendations from anyone who has experienced a good local builder in the northern/ inner part of Melbourne...my research suggests going with a big…

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BUILDING SOON
May 06, 2012 2:19 pm
Integrity
Integrity
3 May 2012

Thought of buying a house and renovate it for use.

Thought of buying a house and renovate it for use.

Something we noticed when buying our 20 year old house was that the $510k we spent vs $400-$450k that other smaller, less well-appointed homes in the area were selling for…

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Integrity
May 03, 2012 2:25 pm
Northcote22
Northcote22
29 April 2012

Planning extension along party wall - town planning help pls

Planning extension along party wall - town planning help pls

Thanks bfl. I've had a draftsman come and inspect the property and his opinion was that because the next door property has extended back 5 metres (although a metre off the…

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Northcote22
Apr 29, 2012 10:20 pm
firsttimerenovator
firsttimerenovator
20 April 2012

Good builders in Melbourne

Good builders in Melbourne

Hi, Has anyone had any experience wtih Sherbrooke Design & Constructions, Sheridan Building Services or Streaky Design? It's so hard to find reviews & recommendations for…

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firsttimerenovator
Apr 20, 2012 10:57 am
cherub
cherub
12 April 2012

Re-using a kitchen splash back

Re-using a kitchen splash back

Glad to hear. Win Win, reuse and recycle.

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cherub
Apr 12, 2012 4:41 pm
TrevandSam
TrevandSam
10 April 2012

Living through re-stumping!

Living through re-stumping!

Thanks for the replies :) PaulMac we didn't have to go in through the floor luckily. I'll bet that was difficult to endure! Screen7 wow that is an amazing extension! Bet…

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TrevandSam
Apr 10, 2012 7:38 pm
B STAR
B STAR
10 April 2012

Builder Required for Small Renovation

Builder Required for Small Renovation

Hi All, As the title states I need a builder to Quote for some insurance work. I have the unfortunate and had water leaking in my house cause some major damage. I live…

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B STAR
Apr 10, 2012 10:17 am
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
24 March 2012

Easement on property boundary

Easement on property boundary

The easement would be a reciprocal one for the common party wall between the two houses. You can get more info here (look under cross-easements):

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cmhamilton
Mar 24, 2012 10:05 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
23 March 2012

Relocating Heating and Cooling when Extending Upstairs

Relocating Heating and Cooling when Extending Upstairs

We looked a this when we were going to extend but chose to re build. One problem is cost. The heating contractor wanted $3k just to remove and refit the old unit, with no…

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chrisandkate
Mar 23, 2012 10:47 am
mgilla
mgilla
16 March 2012

Roof Tiles - Do you have the same problem?

Roof Tiles - Do you have the same problem?

I've seen before and only being 3 years you should be able to get them recoated. From my experience the gaurantee on the recoat holds a longer warranty then the glaze on the tile.

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mgilla
Mar 16, 2012 7:17 pm
stormjr
stormjr
2 March 2012

Powerpoint regulations - distance from gas cooktop

Powerpoint regulations - distance from gas cooktop

After a quick flick through the 'wiring rules' I can find a reference to another 4 standards, but nothing in the AS/NZS 3000:2007A1 that would directly rule it out,…

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stormjr
Mar 02, 2012 12:02 am
Madison27AA
Madison27AA
27 February 2012

Secondary Hanging Rail for Wardrobe

Secondary Hanging Rail for Wardrobe

Thanks parcelona. That is exactly what I was after. I might buy this on the weekend and see how it works. :)

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Madison27AA
Feb 27, 2012 12:44 pm
fairy blue
fairy blue
20 February 2012

1956 Farm House Major Renovation

1956 Farm House Major Renovation

Beautiful job!! Love the before and after photos. Thanks for sharing.

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fairy blue
Feb 20, 2012 4:21 pm
fairy blue
blacky199
blacky199
17 February 2012

Renovation Living/Kitchen/Dining Design

Renovation Living/Kitchen/Dining Design

Yea pretty wrapped with how it all turned out. definately a completely different transformation from what it was originally. Yes the artwork was a custom sprayed aeresol…

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blacky199
Feb 17, 2012 11:12 am
kitty1982
kitty1982
14 February 2012

Extension - what is the initial process??

Extension - what is the initial process??

can i please ask, where does a certifier come into the process? We've been told to get our plans "certified" - is the council approval the same as "Certification"?…

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kitty1982
Feb 14, 2012 11:08 am
kitty1982
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
14 February 2012

Renovation help

Renovation help

I agree and…

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Uncle Arfur
Feb 14, 2012 1:20 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
7 February 2012

Cost to lay concrete

Cost to lay concrete

How much higher do you want the floor to be. I'm pretty sure the minimum is around 50mm for concrete and it will likely have cracking issues if not properly specified and…

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chrisandkate
Feb 07, 2012 2:19 pm
travelbug
travelbug
5 February 2012

Advice needed on renovation

Advice needed on renovation

Bec, where are you located? If in Sydney give Shane a ring 47739404 or 0428600122. His company does asbestos removal.

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travelbug
Feb 05, 2012 8:07 am
Reno101
Reno101
4 February 2012

Colorbond Windspray Render Colour

Colorbond Windspray Render Colour

Hello, Does anyone have any pictures of their home with the front rendered in Colorbond Windspray? I have been having trouble finding good pictures on the internet, and…

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Reno101
Feb 04, 2012 5:04 pm
magnum
magnum
31 January 2012

Recommendation builder . Langwarrin , Frankston area

Recommendation builder . Langwarrin , Frankston area

Hello . About to do an extension and major internal alterations to our house . First time and nervous about getting the wrong builder . Can anyone recommend …

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magnum
Jan 31, 2012 3:42 pm
clairem4036
clairem4036
31 January 2012

Moisture damage to floor, wet slab, advice please !!

Moisture damage to floor, wet slab, advice please !!

Thankyou for your replies. They have been helpful.

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clairem4036
Jan 31, 2012 10:50 am
travelbug
travelbug
24 January 2012

where to buy laminates?

where to buy laminates?

It would want to be a great kitchen to warrant the trouble. Is it that good that you want to but stone benchtops? You need to justify the money spent on updating an old…

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travelbug
Jan 24, 2012 9:47 pm
Nika25
Nika25
16 January 2012

Painting question.

Painting question.

Hi. I am getting our house painted next week. The painter will be using Solver brand paint. (opinions on this brand welcome too). I…

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Nika25
Jan 16, 2012 7:55 pm
Nika25
Biff Costanza
Biff Costanza
12 January 2012

Em & Mike's Vic Cottage Reno - Town Planning Submitted

Em & Mike's Vic Cottage Reno - Town Planning Submitted
1, 2, 3

Hi Emily, Glad to see you are progressing. I'm still not convinced the design is all that it could be. That's not to say there is anything wrong but it certainly wouldn't…

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Biff Costanza
Jan 12, 2012 2:37 pm
Biff Costanza
Sullo41
Sullo41
9 January 2012

Structural Engineer Recommendation Melbourne

Structural Engineer Recommendation Melbourne

Hi all, I'm sure this has been covered before but I was hoping somebody could recommend a structural engineer in the north eastern / eastern suburbs of Melbourne? I…

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Sullo41
Jan 09, 2012 2:25 pm
ajantakadam
ajantakadam
20 December 2011

Help with feature walls

Help with feature walls

Edited by Forum support to remove quote and link Oh yes, we were actually planning on getting a really nice damask wall paper for…

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ajantakadam
Dec 20, 2011 1:43 pm
Nott
Nott
17 December 2011

What flooring for the entry?

What flooring for the entry?

Thanks, i mostly forgot the question posted here. maybe we'll bring some tiles next time and see if they like the look .

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Nott
Dec 17, 2011 8:58 pm
Nott
Mozzie
Mozzie
9 December 2011

who will do the bearer replacement?

who will do the bearer replacement?

Why does the bearer need replacement? I'm just interested to know as if it's termite damage you may have to solve that problem as it may still be ongoing. I had a bearer…

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Mozzie
Dec 09, 2011 10:09 pm
Mozzie
TMak44
TMak44
30 November 2011

Extending Up and Out

Extending Up and Out

G'day, I have an urgent need to extend my home both up and out due to the pending arrival of my third (and last) child. I'm hoping some of you on here can recommend…

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TMak44
Nov 30, 2011 9:45 am
azhrei
azhrei
24 November 2011

Footing for freestanding pergola+deck close to strip footing

Footing for freestanding pergola+deck close to strip footing

Hi all, How close can I put a pergola footing to my house? Here are the details: 1. My brick veneer house foundation is pier/beam on strip footing on highly reactive…

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azhrei
Nov 24, 2011 3:13 pm
sbryzak
sbryzak
23 November 2011

How to attach internal wall?

How to attach internal wall?

This sounds like nonsense, I have Hebel walls in my new extension and I'll be sticking the FC sheets directly to it (and this is what we did in my parent's house in their…

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sbryzak
Nov 23, 2011 9:39 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 November 2011

Recladding for resale

Recladding for resale

Look at the style of house it is or you want it to be and then clad appropriately; federation style - use older style weatherboards, contemporary style - blue board and…

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Stewie D
Nov 20, 2011 6:03 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
8 November 2011

bearer replacement -

bearer replacement -

Multiple posting wont help your cause

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Uncle Arfur
Nov 08, 2011 6:16 pm
tjilpi
tjilpi
2 November 2011

New to renovating

New to renovating

Can't comment on their workmanship but several years ago I got quotes from 4 companies for an extension. The extension company were the most expensive by a lot, hence the…

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tjilpi
Nov 02, 2011 3:03 pm
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chrisandkate
Oct 27, 2011 9:10 am
Casa2
Casa2
25 October 2011

Who should sand plastering works?

Who should sand plastering works?

IMHO, finished ready for painting means sanded. The painters should be able to start by putting the undercoat on. They've give it a light sand and a look over, but this is…

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Casa2
Oct 25, 2011 7:29 pm
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
23 October 2011

Joining floorboards for an extension

Joining floorboards for an extension

Thanks Mrsjt.... I appreciate your info - that's helped give me an insight. For the record, I don't mind if the timber buts up against each other if that is the…

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How Hard Can it Be
Oct 23, 2011 8:47 pm
sceen7
sceen7
21 October 2011

West Melbourne Restumping

West Melbourne Restumping

usually they only have to (carefully) take up the boards along the bearers, and although a little more expensive, you could get a good chippie who does flooring to…

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sceen7
Oct 21, 2011 6:39 am
rodster
rodster
18 October 2011

rotten joists when restumping

rotten joists when restumping

resturmpoing part of my sold brick house and found 3 out of 12 joists have rotten due to dampness and mildew at the end where the joist sits on the brick wall.. Only…

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rodster
Oct 18, 2011 10:53 pm

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