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Mounting wireless camera under eaves Mounting wireless camera under eaves

The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love…

String

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SaveH2O

Dec 22, 2023 11:57 am

Winnieshome

7 July 2023

Eaves or No Eaves on smaller land - 11m Frontage Eaves or No Eaves on smaller land - 11m Frontage

Update from me! Couldn't find the trimmer - not sure if there isn't one simply because…

Winnieshome

5959

Winnieshome

Jul 07, 2023 2:08 pm

balajmn

27 March 2023

Eaves on a Small block?Eaves on a Small block?

NSW

Eaves question on smaller land 11m Frontage. will the Eaves size of 300mm really…

balajmn

3781

balajmn

Mar 27, 2023 6:11 pm

Robert Jackson

12 June 2022

Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?Adding eaves to facade = shorter external walls ?

VIC

astack

8589

Robert Jackson

Jun 12, 2022 11:35 pm

wixy

13 May 2022

VIC

That sounds exactly what I would like to achieve. Hopefully the builder comes to…

baronx

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wixy

May 13, 2022 6:59 pm

Moulding separating from eaves Moulding separating from eaves

23 March 2022

How about some photos As they also help others? Cheers Chris

MrsJM

2185

Eaves that conform to passive solar guidelines Eaves that conform to passive solar guidelines

Mar 23, 2022 9:56 am

stonesthrow

30 November 2021

New build - downlights in the eaves New build - downlights in the eaves

VIC

You may already know this but there is also a rule of thumb about glazing amount…

gglecast

12087

stonesthrow

Nov 30, 2021 10:16 pm

Ozshaz

11 August 2021

Flashing on eaves of corrugated clad building Flashing on eaves of corrugated clad building

Not a news you wanted but glad to see that you were not in for a surprise later…

irfan

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Ozshaz

Aug 11, 2021 3:52 pm

tradie_jon

31 May 2021

Developer Not Approving Facade Without Eaves Developer Not Approving Facade Without Eaves

Hi everyone, I have some builders re-cladding a building on our property with vertical…

tradie_jon

1707

tradie_jon

May 31, 2021 10:48 pm

Andrew1989

17 May 2021

Eaves to be added in working diagrams Eaves to be added in working diagrams

I'm having trouble getting developer approval due to my facade not having eaves,…

Andrew1989

3107

Andrew1989

May 17, 2021 5:58 pm

newbie26

25 March 2021

Narrow eaves + water pours in when it rains Narrow eaves + water pours in when it rains

VIC

Draftiee confirmed we might have to go back to council and check. Tossing up Between…

newbie26

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newbie26

Mar 25, 2021 9:33 am

LauraKB

8 February 2021

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Interestingly downstairs is better than upstairs - must be the height and the wind…

LauraKB

10535

LauraKB

Feb 08, 2021 10:05 am

Pulse

7 May 2020

Eaves of house within zero lot easement Eaves of house within zero lot easement

pergola attached to eaves pergola attached to eaves

Isn’t the purpose to allow each owner to build on the real boundary while still…

tymar

4486

Pulse

May 07, 2020 9:35 pm

kufu

3 February 2020

Trim the eaves or get a smaller home Trim the eaves or get a smaller home

I'd like to build a pergola with some polycarbonate semi-transparent corrugated…

kufu

1584

kufu

Feb 03, 2020 10:57 am

Montu

12 November 2019

NSW

Thanks that answers my question.

Montu

2202

Montu

Nov 12, 2019 12:52 pm

builditup

11 October 2019

Eaves Eaves

Extending out to the eaves. Services Extending out to the eaves. Services

What size should the eaves on a Georgian / Provincial style home be? I understand…

builditup

1181

builditup

Oct 11, 2019 10:56 pm

Righto50

3 September 2019

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Hi All, I'm looking at extending 2 bedrooms, laundry and bathroom out to the eaves…

Righto50

3347

Righto50

Sep 03, 2019 9:29 pm

Eco Builder

24 April 2019

Changing old house eaves/gutters to parapet wall Changing old house eaves/gutters to parapet wall

Need Expert advice on eaves level issue Need Expert advice on eaves level issue

This would create a need for a box gutter scenario, which we try to avoid at all…

Count

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Eco Builder

Apr 24, 2019 5:55 pm

SejaeD

15 April 2019

NSW

My builder don't allow me to use a private building inspector during the build.…

kakulottf

3286

SejaeD

Apr 15, 2019 2:26 pm

Exposed rafter eaves detail - home renovation Exposed rafter eaves detail - home renovation

7 December 2018

@Lopezdesign Welcome to the forum I assume you have enclosed truss roof Frame? If…

lopezdesign

3946

Are gables and Eaves part of Lock up?Are gables and Eaves part of Lock up?

Dec 07, 2018 8:13 pm

inexp_user

20 April 2018

450 versus 600mm eaves 450 versus 600mm eaves

VIC

We have been invoiced for our lock up but we do not have any handles on our external…

inexp_user

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inexp_user

Apr 20, 2018 8:46 pm

ianjel

13 April 2018

Eaves Sheets left in rain Eaves Sheets left in rain

Thank you for your advice. Very well appreciated. 👍🏻

ianjel

6933

ianjel

Apr 13, 2018 8:07 pm

Matwm

21 March 2018

Eaves - 450mm vs 600mm Eaves - 450mm vs 600mm

Hi, We're in the middle of a big reno and we painted all the eave sheets with 2…

Matwm

1105

Matwm

Mar 21, 2018 9:31 pm

GordonTB

15 October 2017

Colour of eaves?...Colour of eaves?...

VIC

1, 2

We have 1200mm eaves on one lower floor window in Queensland that is approximately…

Bam

37137

GordonTB

Oct 15, 2017 9:10 pm

First_Timer_Ray

4 July 2017

NNW facing windows no eaves NNW facing windows no eaves

VIC

The reason I heard most eaves are a light colour is to reflect more light into the…

Bridgetwitch

1232

First_Timer_Ray

Jul 04, 2017 1:59 pm

Hillsbuilds

5 February 2017

Metricon Eaves extenstion to 600 - cost Metricon Eaves extenstion to 600 - cost

Thank you ddarroch, that's one tick to the list of solved problems! Sent from my…

Hillsbuilds

1350

Hillsbuilds

Feb 05, 2017 6:47 am

Oninon

3 December 2016

Suitable colour for eaves Suitable colour for eaves

VIC

I was able to find the price of Eaves. For 450 mm eaves it is $55 Lm. For 650 mm…

Oninon

2583

Oninon

Dec 03, 2016 10:47 pm

Craigasaurus

8 November 2016

Double storey house without eaves??Double storey house without eaves??

NSW

That's so slow. Hubby and his small crew can have a new house prepped in one day…

g75

2899

Craigasaurus

Nov 08, 2016 5:34 pm

Waldorf_Grange_Build

23 June 2016

We added eaves. Cost another $2000 but without it looked like a big cube and looked…

Loveguru

4410

Waldorf_Grange_Build

Jun 23, 2016 7:28 pm

900mm vs 600mm Eaves 900mm vs 600mm Eaves

23 May 2016

Owner Builder Forum

@NW01. Some of my post went missing. When I said You also increase the total height…

davisshannon

6746

Timber beading under eaves? Is this normal?Timber beading under eaves? Is this normal?

May 23, 2016 2:37 pm

scottdreams88

21 April 2016

Eaves on Garage?Eaves on Garage?

Hello we are building in S.A. We're at the gyprock stage and the eave linings are…

scottdreams88

1570

scottdreams88

Apr 21, 2016 7:46 pm

jas0nt

18 April 2016

Render or eaves first?Render or eaves first?

Eaves make a house look finished and not having it in the garage seems to be a penny…

Alexxdavid

2694

jas0nt

Apr 18, 2016 10:47 pm

hotshot

16 February 2016

Owner Builder Forum

Eaves first! Why would you want to render first?

twylamc

2278

hotshot

Feb 16, 2016 7:43 pm

BL35ED

7 December 2015

SYD - MODERN LOOK SUNHOODS Instead of Eaves for windows?SYD - MODERN LOOK SUNHOODS Instead of Eaves for windows?

600mm eaves / window height 600mm eaves / window height

NSW

Hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone has gone down this path and can tell me who you…

BL35ED

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BL35ED

Dec 07, 2015 10:45 am

JB1

20 November 2015

Eaves along fence line Eaves along fence line

It will most likely be a T or H steel lintel 200mm. Engineers love steel lintels…

JB1

1771

JB1

Nov 20, 2015 5:11 pm

Lindeli

18 November 2015

Eaves plaster board and cornice board got wet with heavyrain Eaves plaster board and cornice board got wet with heavyrain

VIC

1, 2

NicNak

5690

Lindeli

Nov 18, 2015 8:01 pm

jsm009

16 November 2015

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

There is nothing wrong with eaves linings getting wet Sent from my SM-G900I using…

Mel sydney

1181

jsm009

Nov 16, 2015 11:05 am

goody59

13 November 2015

Eaves plaster board and cornice board got wet with heavyrain Eaves plaster board and cornice board got wet with heavyrain

The fibro eave linings will be ok. I would be asking that the cornice be replaced…

2203

Nov 13, 2015 9:40 am

1 July 2015

VIC

I'm surprised if an eaves element is not included as part of your 5 star rating…

jferns

3526

PLEASE help me decide on facade & eaves!! (PICS)PLEASE help me decide on facade & eaves!! (PICS)

Jul 01, 2015 8:46 am

aloenyx

24 May 2015

Solar eaves without additional beam support?Solar eaves without additional beam support?

1, 2

It does look like a little hat doesn't it

aloenyx

5664

aloenyx

May 24, 2015 11:57 am

Philip_J

24 April 2015

Implications of 900mm eaves Implications of 900mm eaves

VIC

Thanks for replies and insight everyone. It seems the main choices I have are to…

Philip_J

12307

Philip_J

Apr 24, 2015 8:02 am

JohnDoe2014

21 April 2015

How long should you expect your new eaves to look good?How long should you expect your new eaves to look good?

Thanks for the advice, everyone. We have gone with 900mm eaves and 25 degree roof…

JohnDoe2014

7297

JohnDoe2014

Apr 21, 2015 4:15 pm

Saint Mike

11 October 2014

Paint eaves and gutters yourself!Paint eaves and gutters yourself!

Depends on how bad. If they are sagging or shrinking badly a call to builder might…

Mclaren

1053

Saint Mike

Oct 11, 2014 3:39 pm

Marmalade

23 July 2014

Minimum Eaves Length?Minimum Eaves Length?

having very recently painted our entire gutters, fascias and eaves I'd can attest…

Molly22

2200

Marmalade

Jul 23, 2014 10:08 pm

Sunbluesky

19 July 2014

Can eaves be built outside building envelope?Can eaves be built outside building envelope?

Hi, I'm wondering what the minimum length I can make eaves. We are extending onto…

Sunbluesky

972

Sunbluesky

Jul 19, 2014 7:28 pm

DoubleDutch

17 July 2014

VIC

It does vary between estates within councils. All our covered roof elements, such…

bermuda23

3955

DoubleDutch

Jul 17, 2014 8:59 am

Install eaves before/after new windows?Install eaves before/after new windows?

6 January 2014

Windows & Doors

Probably too late but definitely replace the eaves linings before the windows go…

wixy

1660

Are eaves a standard inclusion?Are eaves a standard inclusion?

Jan 06, 2014 8:45 am

wombie

6 October 2013

How to calculate eaves?How to calculate eaves?

Thank you for your input seano I will take it on board. I did and got fobbed off…

wombie

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wombie

Oct 06, 2013 8:01 pm

bashworth

25 June 2013

Cost to paint eaves and gutters?Cost to paint eaves and gutters?

It sounds to me as though you have got your anti virus settings too high. The site…

EmyN

1490

bashworth

Jun 25, 2013 5:54 pm

mynameisjonas

20 June 2013