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Chains hanging from eaves of new homes Chains hanging from eaves of new homes

HouseOB - In Victoria, Typically Porches, pergolas and verandahs that are less than…

HouseOB

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Architect3121

Jun 04, 2013 10:27 pm

leighton

29 May 2013

URGENT - Setback from Eaves?URGENT - Setback from Eaves?

I think these answers highlight the complexity of construction in 2013. I would…

Alex2424

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leighton

May 29, 2013 7:40 am

Ribbon

15 April 2013

Painting the eaves -- does this price sound right?Painting the eaves -- does this price sound right?

It will depend entirely on your council and planning laws in your area. Where we…

englewestern

1040

Ribbon

Apr 15, 2013 7:58 am

scotthas

26 January 2013

Finishing Touch

Hi Johnson Its a little difficult to tell without knowing the condition of the eaves…

Johnson

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scotthas

Jan 26, 2013 8:47 am

Paula24

18 January 2013

What color eaves and veranda posts?What color eaves and veranda posts?

Eaves and Building site coverage Eaves and Building site coverage

VIC

Hi I hope everything went well with your house and you probably enjoying living…

jakira

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Paula24

Jan 18, 2013 4:03 pm

sleven

12 January 2013

Eaves soaking wet - cause for concern? Eaves soaking wet - cause for concern?

VIC

The 60% is based on the slab area - so the non-permeable ground area. Take your…

surfprado

4452

sleven

Jan 12, 2013 6:25 pm

bkm2009

12 December 2012

Roller Shutter installation and asbestos eaves disruption Roller Shutter installation and asbestos eaves disruption

Hardiflex is perfectly fine to get wet. As long as it drys before it's painted,…

MissEm

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bkm2009

Dec 12, 2012 10:27 pm

dvestate

6 December 2012

A Question about eaves/garage ceiling on New build A Question about eaves/garage ceiling on New build

The reason I said to hose the area's was that water will stop the fibres becoming…

Mimz

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dvestate

Dec 06, 2012 9:35 pm

MalinViktoria

2 November 2012

Mould patch under eaves Mould patch under eaves

Maybe ask if they can put a tarp over it until the roof comes on? Not sure if they…

Pakman

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MalinViktoria

Nov 02, 2012 9:32 am

stellabella

23 September 2012

Eaves and land setback Eaves and land setback

I have no idea why the mould has formed, but I don't imagine bleach will stop it…

alyjak

6948

stellabella

Sep 23, 2012 4:20 pm

matrix47

9 June 2012

What colour r your EAVES? External colours What colour r your EAVES? External colours

VIC

A note on setbacks. Sometimes it is not simply a local council matter. In many new…

dreaminghouses

2544

matrix47

Jun 09, 2012 8:31 am

Dreamer

27 May 2012

Eaves are bad in Melbourne?Eaves are bad in Melbourne?

The underside of the deck roof is just white I think. So maybe the eaves should…

SunshineT

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Dreamer

May 27, 2012 8:47 am

bashworth

15 May 2012

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

The best width of eaves for North EavesMelbourne is 45% of the window height. If…

kjag

1832

bashworth

May 15, 2012 11:49 am

AHoward

15 April 2012

Roof eaves not built to contract & land developer covenants Roof eaves not built to contract & land developer covenants

Eaves width and plan feedback Eaves width and plan feedback

VIC

Hmmmm, I would write them immediately and inform them that their variation letter…

Jester

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AHoward

Apr 15, 2012 1:31 pm

becost

31 March 2012

Renovation + Home Improvement

Hi All, We're extending a 1930's brick/iron/veranda house. The extension comprises…

becost

872

becost

Mar 31, 2012 11:51 am

Casa2

28 January 2012

Help me make a decision! Eaves width Help me make a decision! Eaves width

developers requirements - eaves developers requirements - eaves

I would, and have, go for 450 mm all round. Looks better and is environmentally…

Every1H8sChris

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Casa2

Jan 28, 2012 3:42 pm

B STAR

23 January 2012

Eaves Paint Colour?Eaves Paint Colour?

the builder wouldnt have known this however their architects should have seen this…

bundygal29

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B STAR

Jan 23, 2012 12:46 pm

polarbear66

16 November 2011

Finishing Touch

Thanks everyone. I think I've settled on Sago Quarter with Paperbark fascia and…

polarbear66

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polarbear66

Nov 16, 2011 12:47 pm

btherl

21 October 2011

EAVES SHORTENED BY BUILDER??? WHAT THE!!!EAVES SHORTENED BY BUILDER??? WHAT THE!!!

VIC

This sounds like the underlying problem, lack of communication. I would have a…

cbboyz

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btherl

Oct 21, 2011 2:22 pm

Correct way to add eaves to a house Correct way to add eaves to a house

12 September 2011

VIC

We've finally come to a resolution with the builder. The manager was happy to raise…

5396

Eaves and Window height position Eaves and Window height position

Sep 12, 2011 9:59 pm

spilli

6 June 2011

Cost of rendering whole house and of having eaves Cost of rendering whole house and of having eaves

VIC

Many thanks Joles for your advice. I have decided to get doors manufactured at 2300mm…

spilli

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spilli

Jun 06, 2011 9:02 pm

Reinsey

16 April 2011

Adding extension to roof truss - as builder missed eaves Adding extension to roof truss - as builder missed eaves

VIC

WOW you guys!! Can't believe the avenue is going to lose you so soon! No idea about…

stam

1602

Reinsey

Apr 16, 2011 1:26 pm

go_west

12 April 2011

Eaves: 450mm or 600mm ?Eaves: 450mm or 600mm ?

VIC

Thank you, I was not sure whether this was something that can be done; as everywhere…

go_west

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go_west

Apr 12, 2011 9:12 am

Team PD

11 April 2011

VIC

Hi Andrewli, I understand you're concerned with some issues with your Eaves Windows…

Is your alfresco ceiling the same colour as your eaves?Is your alfresco ceiling the same colour as your eaves?

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Team PD

Apr 11, 2011 1:04 pm

dimo

28 March 2011

Plastering Eaves Plastering Eaves

This is something we hadnt thought of but was pointed out by our colour consultant…

2137

Mar 28, 2011 5:57 pm

24 March 2011

VIC

Are those two prices for eaves of the same depth? Differing depths may explain…

lastone

942

joles

Mar 24, 2011 5:55 pm

Steveo

28 February 2011

Perth Summer Sun Angles and Associated Eaves Overhangs Perth Summer Sun Angles and Associated Eaves Overhangs

VIC

thanks Bashworth and Bstar, I must admit that although I expected to pay a variation…

Steveo

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Steveo

Feb 28, 2011 6:56 pm

westy

26 September 2010

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

It can get very hot in the morning here during summer so I would suggest keeping…

4xsama

1205

westy

Sep 26, 2010 8:26 pm

pleasedontgo

12 August 2010

Eaves + Water = ?Eaves + Water = ?

What material is used to "close off" the eaves?What material is used to "close off" the eaves?

2.4 DURABILITY All sheets should be dry before fixing to framing. This will improve…

jph461981

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pleasedontgo

Aug 12, 2010 11:04 am

pleasedontgo

10 August 2010

Thanks for that!

2027

Aug 10, 2010 9:58 am

11 July 2010

Extending a wall out under the eaves Extending a wall out under the eaves

Eaves or not to eaves Eaves or not to eaves

Kineso, yes the ceiling will be lower in the area where an eave would normally be…

kineso

3561

catjim

Jul 11, 2010 7:20 pm

makoby

16 June 2010

1, 2

I loved eaves but cold not have them all around the house due to the cost And I…

d3p

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makoby

Jun 16, 2010 7:19 am

Min Distance Between Fence, Bricks & Eaves at Blacktown coun Min Distance Between Fence, Bricks & Eaves at Blacktown coun

31 May 2010

Guys, Need Information from guys who has their plans approved... We are building…

2581

May 31, 2010 8:04 pm

Eaves Fencing Brick Distances For a Single storey at POnds Eaves Fencing Brick Distances For a Single storey at POnds

31 May 2010

NSW

Guys, Need Information from guys who has their plans approved... We are building…

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painted eaves? - UPDATE painted eaves? - UPDATE

May 31, 2010 4:00 pm

me,he&little she

20 May 2010

Eaves- to have or not to have?Eaves- to have or not to have?

Thats great to hear. Nice when it all comes in to place!

lachjor

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me,he&little she

May 20, 2010 5:39 pm

building.our.first.house

26 April 2010

What colour eaves please :)What colour eaves please :)

1, 2, 3

I have an old post on my blog regarding some tips about eaves as below in case any…

grom40

12840

building.our.first.house

Apr 26, 2010 3:58 pm

robbo3

6 April 2010

Finishing Touch

Thanks Michelle. My hubbie thinks Surfmist is the way to go but I have convinced…

robbo3

2340

robbo3

Apr 06, 2010 9:20 am

room4acubby

23 March 2010

A question about side setbacks and eaves A question about side setbacks and eaves

Asbestos in Eaves Asbestos in Eaves

The bulk builders try to use the overall planning requirements. I think for Victoria…

lealicious

8124

room4acubby

Mar 23, 2010 10:03 am

Macy

15 March 2010

Estimated Cost:Fascia Boards + Eaves ?Estimated Cost:Fascia Boards + Eaves ?

The asbestos website put up by our local government says asbestos is likely in houses…

Steve89

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Macy

Mar 15, 2010 1:46 pm

keyboardwarrior

3 March 2010

Eaves - Council Permit Eaves - Council Permit

Hello All, I need some help and I was thinking someone may have the answers i need…

keyboardwarrior

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keyboardwarrior

Mar 03, 2010 1:17 pm

oze

25 February 2010

Extending Frames to add Eaves Extending Frames to add Eaves

Well I rang the Building Services department of the Whittlesea Council and was advised…

oze

884

oze

Feb 25, 2010 12:32 pm

sarahq

18 February 2010

Question on Eaves of the house Question on Eaves of the house

That is exactly what I mean! Sorry I didn't explain it very well as I don't really…

sarahq

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sarahq

Feb 18, 2010 1:22 pm

zeke

11 February 2010

Adding 'some' eaves??/ Opinions please Adding 'some' eaves??/ Opinions please

It would be safe to use a wet-cleaning/scraping/scouring method to remove the mould…

Steve89

1278

zeke

Feb 11, 2010 6:39 pm

just Erin

17 December 2009

Rules regarding eaves / verandahs over boundary setbacks Rules regarding eaves / verandahs over boundary setbacks

Arrghh! 11k Henley were quite reasonable, we've paid $3,400 for eaves around the…

makoby

1255

just Erin

Dec 17, 2009 10:03 pm

cazoraz

21 November 2009

Questions? eaves, C/B roof, ref. aircon, hot water service..Questions? eaves, C/B roof, ref. aircon, hot water service..

VIC

Yep same as us, we had to delete the eaves from our plans as they encroached on…

catjim

4922

cazoraz

Nov 21, 2009 11:53 am

Nightshade

24 October 2009

Colour of Eaves Colour of Eaves

VIC

I have a feeling what is standard will depend on council requirements 600mm eaves…

Smelly Melly

858

Nightshade

Oct 24, 2009 7:07 am

dymonite69

30 September 2009

Eco Living

A good question that probably doesn't have an accurate answer. There are probably…

kb46

1302

dymonite69

Sep 30, 2009 5:11 pm

mrh20

21 September 2009

Eaves, Regulations and the Border Eaves, Regulations and the Border

North-facing eaves only?North-facing eaves only?

Referring to the BCA 3.8.4.2 says that Natural light must be provided to every habitable…

dannyg1985

3531

mrh20

Sep 21, 2009 3:55 pm

klscomps

5 September 2009