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Philip_Green
Philip_Green
25 September 2020

General Discussion topic dumping

General Discussion topic dumping

Such a good point

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Philip_Green
Sep 25, 2020 3:39 pm
chippy
chippy
30 m

Driveway

Driveway

Exposed aggregate is concrete that is placed and then the surface is washed off to expose the top level of aggregate. Pebble crete is just standard grey concrete that is…

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chippy
May 03, 2024 7:40 pm
chippy

Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper

Seeking Advice: House and Land Package on Subdivision Proper

I'm based in Adelaide and I'm considering purchasing a house and land package from Weeks Homes. I found a deal that looks good, but there's a complication: the land isn't…

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ajaypatil
May 03, 2024 7:36 pm

Screed First Timer

Screed First Timer

Your sand and cement ratio is fine. With the water it is hard to be precise as it depends on the water content of the sand. This is generally done by eye. So you are…

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Ashington Homes
May 03, 2024 12:50 pm
Ashington Homes

Gas line through a footing

Gas line through a footing

Hi all, I'm excavating a footing to build a front wall next to the footpath. I've excavated the footing (8 m long, 600 wide, 600 mm deep) and there is an old sleeved gas…

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mashed-potatoes
May 03, 2024 10:13 am
Hlab
Hlab
12 h

Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof

Thud (knock) noise coming from area between ceiling and roof

hi Mandar, I’ve been experiencing the same noise for over a year - to me it sounds like something snapping - did you ever get got the bottom of what was causing it?

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Hlab
May 03, 2024 8:20 am
FRR
FRR
12 h

Concrete pier required ?

Concrete pier required ?

Hi, I have some misplaced pier under edge beam issue. Need an independent expert to check and confirm if the rectification solution that the structural engineer provided…

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FRR
May 03, 2024 7:47 am
miteq
miteq
22 h

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

Landscaper to Avoid - Victoria

It pains me to do this, but I feel that I need to get the word out and ensure others don't have the same outcome as me. Avoid dealing…

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miteq
May 02, 2024 10:01 pm
miteq
chippy
chippy
23 h

Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question

Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality Question

It's MGP 10 which means every length has been machine graded to it's specified engineered strength. It may not look pretty and if you where hand picking your timbers you…

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chippy
May 02, 2024 8:46 pm
chippy
bullborts
bullborts
Yesterday

Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

Hi all, My concrete tile roof (pictured here: https://imgur.com/a/d2GiHJH) over the last 5 years has gotten to the point it needs a clean. Unsure why previous owner…

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bullborts
May 02, 2024 7:42 pm
jimbo73
jimbo73
Yesterday

Removing rust from steel i beams

Removing rust from steel i beams

thanks, yes they are dry , thats a good idea with fish oil as sanding will be hard

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jimbo73
May 02, 2024 7:21 pm

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

Deleting threads/posts! HELP

If I had realised this policy when I posted here I wouldn't have. It seems unfair to deny someone the right to delete their post / and or account if something they wrote…

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LorenClayton17
May 01, 2024 6:54 am
Bendigo.Roma
Bendigo.Roma
30 April

First Avenue Homes Experience

First Avenue Homes Experience

Not much building go on in Croydon given the project has been on hold for years. Not sure how First Avenue Homes has time to build anything when it has four active civil…

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Bendigo.Roma
Apr 30, 2024 8:43 am

Hi all. Thinking of renovating the bathroom and…

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BenDen
Apr 30, 2024 1:03 am
naaeaus
naaeaus
29 April

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

Qartaba Homes Box HIll

I BOUGHT LAND HERE 71-73 BOUNDARY RD BOX HILL ANYONE KNOW THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTACT DETAILS TO CONTACT. QARTABA HOMES OFFICE NOT PICKING UP THE PHONE.

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naaeaus
Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm
koffeetime
koffeetime
29 April

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect

Anyone building with Firstyle Homes? Let's connect
1, 2

We finished all our appointments late Feb I think. Our finance set us back, it took a while. Here is the rough timeline 1. go through all appointments (external…

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koffeetime
Apr 29, 2024 11:03 am
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
29 April

Double Brick homes

Double Brick homes

Just moved from a rental that was bearer and joist floor with double brick walls throughout. Worst house ever! Granted in Summer we didnt need any form of Air-Con to…

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KnockItDown
Apr 29, 2024 9:45 am
KnockItDown
chippy
chippy
27 April

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

Laminex Essastone Discontinued - What are some good alternat

Caesarstone, quantum zero, Q Stone zero, porcelain. All the manufacturers are pivoting into zero silica materials. Google any of those and have a look. Some are still…

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am
chippy
chippy
chippy
27 April

750mm wide joinery - drawers?

750mm wide joinery - drawers?

Pulse is correct. It's the trap that takes up space. The plan shows a vessel style basin so you don't have to worry about a basin inset, it's just the trap that the…

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 2:15 am
chippy
Basher
Basher
25 April

Potential Water buildup under slab

Potential Water buildup under slab

Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole just above the seepage point and doesn't overflow.

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Basher
Apr 25, 2024 3:47 pm

Solar Panel Installation

Solar Panel Installation

Also, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the Gov. STCs. Can add up to a couple of thousand in their pocket..

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EvryThingIsNormal
Apr 24, 2024 4:22 pm

Hi Everyone, Looking for opinions on how to orient…

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renovator_me
Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am

AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is "Informative" but if you get water ingress your insurance assessor will go to this straight away and if not achieved, they will deny…

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BuildingandLegal
Apr 23, 2024 8:45 pm
BuildingandLegal

your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to be specific but with the thickness of the brick column you may be able to line the inside…

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oklouise
Apr 23, 2024 11:46 am
Pedro4137
Pedro4137
23 April

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

Seeking Recommendations for Inspection Services in Wodonga

Please read your contract regarding handover process. Generally, once final payment invoice is issued you have 7 days to meet builder on site and present a list of…

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Pedro4137
Apr 23, 2024 7:53 am

we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed etc to make specific suggestions but, based on estimated rooms sizes, it could be…

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oklouise
Apr 22, 2024 11:34 pm
Splashers
Splashers
22 April

Floating floor boards over slate tiles

Floating floor boards over slate tiles

To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most types of…

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Splashers
Apr 22, 2024 8:18 pm
Splashers

Pool cover

Pool cover

There are no other options other than installing a void protection, over the pool

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1016
BuildingandLegal
Apr 21, 2024 10:12 pm
BuildingandLegal
cath_land17
cath_land17
21 April

Radcliffe Estate - Wyee

Radcliffe Estate - Wyee

Hey there, I have just secured an unregistered block in Radcliffe recently and am keen to speak to other people in the area and find out what their experience was like.…

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cath_land17
Apr 21, 2024 7:26 pm

As per title, unsure if my land doesn’t have enough fill. The house on the left seems to have higher elevation. Not sure if the empty lot in between has just been…

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ck14
Apr 20, 2024 4:07 pm
RodC
RodC
20 April

Shed Slab over Soakwell

Shed Slab over Soakwell

One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell. Is it feasible to fill the soakwell with concrete then lay the shed slab over the…

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RodC
Apr 20, 2024 10:17 am
Bk3064
Bk3064
20 April

Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council

Gas Abolishment - Brisbane city council

Thanks for your advice, I will reach out to ombudsman

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Bk3064
Apr 20, 2024 7:25 am

I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back door as shown in sketch. I will be using Boxspan Beams and have no concerns regarding…

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scroggin
Apr 19, 2024 11:59 am

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

Hebel + steel frame vs brick+ timber frame

This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating

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Ashington Homes
Apr 18, 2024 4:52 am
Ashington Homes

Duplex builder in Chatswood

Duplex builder in Chatswood

Hey JordanHarper We are based in West Pymble and have built a number of duplexes over the last few years in North Ryde. More than happy to touch base and answer any…

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Ashington Homes
Apr 16, 2024 6:24 pm
Ashington Homes
Sar
Sar
15 April

Wall Art

Wall Art

Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece on the blank wall and if so what should I put? Appreciate your help! 😃

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1016
Sar
Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am
MichaC
MichaC
14 April

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Balcony Drainage Issue - Drip Edge Retrofit?

Builder ripped up balcony tiling, water proofing and start again. Fitted an aluminium angle underneath the tiles, which sticks out 50mm beyond the balcony edge, with the…

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MichaC
Apr 14, 2024 6:54 pm

Regulations for shower over bath

Regulations for shower over bath

You need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have strengthened the base where it is not required to sit on a bed.

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1949
BuildingandLegal
Apr 13, 2024 9:30 pm
BuildingandLegal
ECOECO
ECOECO
12 April

BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

BAL 29 uPVC windows compliance

Just remember that uPVC melts at 160 C.

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ECOECO
Apr 12, 2024 2:08 pm
ECOECO
Althom
Althom
12 April

Two kitchens in one house - planning rules

Two kitchens in one house - planning rules

"is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them

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Althom
Apr 12, 2024 9:16 am
Althom
BrettSC
BrettSC
11 April

slab plan

slab plan

The solid line is just showing the step down. The section confirms that the porch slab was designed to be poured with the main house slab. This is usually a better…

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BrettSC
Apr 11, 2024 7:16 am
parity
parity
11 April

What type of cladding is this

What type of cladding is this

That looks like it, thanks very much

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parity
Apr 11, 2024 5:53 am
DraftRoom
DraftRoom
10 April

Garage extension

Garage extension

Hi, Building Designer from the Sunshine Coast here, we offer free site reports to work out your potential options. Depending on where you are located you will need to…

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DraftRoom
Apr 10, 2024 7:18 am
DraftRoom

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

Colorbond roof can you extend its life?

You should pressure clean your roof first and make sure the paint you buy also is anti mould.

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building-expert
Apr 09, 2024 5:15 pm
building-expert
groundzero
groundzero
7 April

Modularwalls fence / retaining function & water leakage

Modularwalls fence / retaining function & water leakage

I agree with Althom but there also may be a problem with the terra cotta stormwater pipe discharging water in that areas as well. You can just see the top of the pipe at…

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groundzero
Apr 07, 2024 9:44 pm
Buzzbuzz
Buzzbuzz
6 April

Painting help please

Painting help please

Thanks will do.

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Buzzbuzz
Apr 06, 2024 12:14 pm
Basher
Basher
5 April

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

water seeping through from under slab into post hole

Thanks for your advice. So far i have not noticed any issues with doors and windows. Builder advised they will organise drainers to inspect 2 weeks ago but no further…

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Basher
Apr 05, 2024 9:51 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
5 April

Separating fence

Separating fence

Hi, it comes down to a few things - Durability, looks and cost. Generally, iron fences are more durable due to the fact they are resistant to pests and rotting but are…

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MarkusjOZ
Apr 05, 2024 9:12 am
MarkusjOZ

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

How to fix and prevent small holes in the mortar (between th

Recently I moved to a 30 year old house and found within few months there are small brown nests in the brick mortar and few small round holes in few places of brick…

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Samuelvk.2010
Apr 03, 2024 11:07 pm

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