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Removing rust from steel i beams Removing rust from steel i beams

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Jimbo did we not have the same question 3 months ago?

jimbo73

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Qartaba Homes Box HIll Qartaba Homes Box HIll

Apr 29, 2024 7:36 pm

naaeaus

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I BOUGHT LAND HERE 71-73 BOUNDARY RD BOX HILL ANYONE KNOW THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTACT…

Sam21

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naaeaus

Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm

Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining Looking for designs which have a void in the living/dining

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NSW

Check Grantham from Firstyle homes. We wanted to have void area and opted for Grantham…

yentikonda

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Apr 29, 2024 2:56 pm

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

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When did you choose your tiles? Was it a month out to the stage being started?…

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Apr 29, 2024 11:03 am

Double Brick homes Double Brick homes

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Just moved from a rental that was bearer and joist floor with double brick walls…

RudeCrudeBrute

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Apr 29, 2024 9:45 am

External wall left opened to Alfresco roof External wall left opened to Alfresco roof

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First time building. this triangular part (marked in red) behind my two bedrooms…

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Apr 29, 2024 9:14 am

Best electric hot water system in 2024?Best electric hot water system in 2024?

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Heating, Cooling & Insulation

For our new build in NSW we opted for a heat pump with a 315L storage tank. Early…

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Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?Has anyone built with Lily Homes (NSW) in recent times ?

Apr 29, 2024 7:57 am

mattr44

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What sort of additional site costs would one expect when building this house design…

Superstar123

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mattr44

Apr 29, 2024 7:51 am

Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA Home builders for battleaxe block in Hornsby LGA

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Simeon, from Ashington homes is great, toke the time to speak to my family and showed…

setsquare

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Apr 29, 2024 7:33 am

House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage House Designs making use of wide (~ 20m) frontage

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My block is 22m wide, I've looked into all the volume builders. Some project builders…

setsquare

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Apr 29, 2024 7:29 am

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Eagle Homes Eagle Homes

Anyone care to share their latest experience with Eagle Homes..? Would love to hear…

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First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 pm

NativeZen

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Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook Caroline Springs vs Truganina vs Point Cook

Looks promising! Hope the weather holds for you. Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk…

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Apr 28, 2024 8:01 pm

Yesterday

Hi Folks, At the tail end of a new build and we noticed our pebble Crete driveway…

jok50

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jok50

Apr 28, 2024 2:37 pm

Ashik_09

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Real Estate

its kinda all the same.. point cook --- over populated, long drive to train station…

ohgosh

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Ashik_09

Apr 28, 2024 2:06 pm

JTLavs

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Need some front yard ideas!Need some front yard ideas!

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi all, Need some ideas for my east facing front yard. There are a few elements…

JTLavs

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JTLavs

Apr 28, 2024 12:34 pm

k77driver

28 April

Working with Metronest Working with Metronest

Question about orientation Question about orientation

VIC

I've been with Metronest for a few months now. They are building my house, and I…

k77driver

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k77driver

Apr 28, 2024 9:15 am

newbuild01

28 April

Building contracts Building contracts

Hi, My first post here. I got an plot of land that is at an angle to the road facing…

newbuild01

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newbuild01

Apr 28, 2024 12:29 am

Huynhm3

27 April

Hello, I am currently working on a study in regards to building contracts in Australia…

Huynhm3

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Huynhm3

Apr 27, 2024 9:57 pm

Polytec Ravine finish Polytec Ravine finish

27 April

Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not…

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Waterproofing Waterproofing

Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm

RenoBel

27 April

Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need…

RenoBel

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RenoBel

Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm

waxinggibbous

27 April

Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build

Owner Builder Forum

1 ... 18, 19, 20

Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy! But I've realised that at…

waxinggibbous

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waxinggibbous

Apr 27, 2024 10:22 am

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

27 April

Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting…

Our House Build

1102

Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am

750mm wide joinery - drawers?750mm wide joinery - drawers?

27 April

Pulse is correct. It's the trap that takes up space. The plan shows a vessel style…

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Qartaba Homes Qartaba Homes

Apr 27, 2024 2:15 am

AAAnewbuyer

26 April

Buying Land

1, 2, 3

Is it not only Melbourne Tarniet project under administration?

AAAnewbuyer

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AAAnewbuyer

Apr 26, 2024 11:53 pm

oklouise

26 April

Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)Cost of building an acerage home (the hils, NSW)

NSW

having built on acres several times i suggest that you also need to add the cost…

acrgebuildnsw

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oklouise

Apr 26, 2024 8:31 pm

Pivot door vs. hinged door?Pivot door vs. hinged door?

26 April

Windows & Doors

920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’…

2302

Apr 26, 2024 8:03 pm

Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards Choosing lighting pendants that will comply with standards

26 April

Lighting + Lighting Design

I am trying to find lighting for kitchen, dining areas but looking online, I don…

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Apr 26, 2024 6:24 pm

Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows Mirrored glass splashback in kitchen having windows

26 April

Mirrored glass splashback behind kitchen cooktop or pantry having windows. Will…

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What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll What's Your Biggest Issue with Windows? Poll

Apr 26, 2024 6:05 pm

ECOECO

26 April

VIC

I would really appreciate if if you can complete the poll about windows, if you…

ECOECO

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ECOECO

Apr 26, 2024 3:36 pm

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

26 April

Kitchen Corner

Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. But I guess it's harder to tell the cost…

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Owner Builder : Need some help Owner Builder : Need some help

Apr 26, 2024 10:50 am

strangerr

25 April

Owner Builder Forum

Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with…

Vaisakh VK

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strangerr

Apr 25, 2024 5:59 pm

Basher

25 April

Potential Water buildup under slab Potential Water buildup under slab

Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown Renovating Old House Vs Knockdown

Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole…

Basher

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Basher

Apr 25, 2024 3:47 pm

Hello_world

25 April

Renovation + Home Improvement

Yep 1.2 plus a contingency of 15%

Hello_world

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Hello_world

Apr 25, 2024 11:35 am

Is a building inspector worth it during construction?Is a building inspector worth it during construction?

25 April

NSW

1, 2

Montu, did you manage to find the inspector. Cheers mate

Montu12

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Custom builder with different details in contract Custom builder with different details in contract

Apr 25, 2024 11:05 am

rssanre

25 April

VIC

Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They…

rssanre

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rssanre

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 am

AllCastle Cashback offer 2023 AllCastle Cashback offer 2023

25 April

Was the offer also on their website? If so, you could check the Wayback Machine.

lilijana

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Solar Panel Installation Solar Panel Installation

Apr 25, 2024 8:01 am

EvryThingIsNormal

24 April

Also, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the…

kumar2015

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EvryThingIsNormal

Apr 24, 2024 4:22 pm

Tree on Driveway Tree on Driveway

24 April

Hi All, Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip…

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Apr 24, 2024 1:54 pm

Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

24 April

Hi All Hoping someone can help me with this worry. I'm in the process of an new…

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Building With AllCastle Homes Building With AllCastle Homes

Apr 24, 2024 1:47 pm

lilijana

24 April

NSW

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Hi I would like to get in touch with you. I’m a first time builder we just signed…

sodapop

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lilijana

Apr 24, 2024 1:33 pm

Screed Orientation Screed Orientation

24 April

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient the fall planes in the balcony…

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Brand new house with beyond horrible windows Brand new house with beyond horrible windows

Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

Footermo

24 April

Windows & Doors

I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand…

Footermo

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Footermo

Apr 24, 2024 8:57 am

Carlisle Building Experience Carlisle Building Experience

24 April

Carlisle use to include a water resistant Performance Solution in lieu of waterproofing…

josh12

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Apr 24, 2024 12:32 am

Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?Ensure rubber gym floor is flush to floorboards in hallway?

24 April

Flooring & Floor Covering

Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build. Planning to install some sort of…

2076

Apr 24, 2024 12:14 am

Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House

23 April

AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is Informative but if you get water ingress…

2001

Apr 23, 2024 8:45 pm

Getting a construction lawyer Getting a construction lawyer

23 April

QLD

Mofflepop, Are you building around Qld Manly? Building Legal is a partnership between…

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What is an allowable amount of movement?What is an allowable amount of movement?

Apr 23, 2024 8:34 pm

Pedro4137

23 April

Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?Omaxe homes - Melbourne - anyone built with them?

Ok be good to see how all goes

Newhomebuildquestions

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Pedro4137

Apr 23, 2024 6:54 pm

Donna-M

23 April