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22nd September 2016, 01:11 AM
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Replacing aluminum windows in brick veneer house
Struggling a bit with being confident in myself that I will give the correct measurements to a window contractor to replace my existing aluminum windows.
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22nd September 2016, 01:11 AM
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Prepping architrave and skirting for paint.
Hey guys, so all my skirting and arcs (primed mdf with two coats of paint already ) have been shot to the wall. Wondering if i just use a multi purpose filler to fill the nail holes and then sand...
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20th September 2016, 10:30 PM
Thread: 2.34m ceiling - Options?
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2.34m ceiling - Options?
My first post here everyone, be gentle!
I have done quite a bit of reading on this and am still unsure on the best way to proceed.
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20th September 2016, 06:30 PM
Thread: Safe to remove stud wall?
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Safe to remove stud wall?
I have an extension on the back of my house with a skillion sheet roof which spans 4.3m. I had a look in the roof cavity via the bathroom exhaust fan and the rafters run down from the original house...
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19th September 2016, 08:20 PM
Thread: Help with Quote
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Help with Quote
Hello,
I am new to this forum. I would like to get expert opinion from you guys. I bought old 2 bedrooms house at gold coast and want to convert garage into two beds and upgrade bathroom.
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19th September 2016, 07:00 PM
Thread: Back yard drainage
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Back yard drainage
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I'm planning on building a deck in the back yard.
Currently there is very poor quality concrete there and its fall is that water actually runs along the house itself instead of away.... -
19th September 2016, 02:10 PM
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Need new/replacement whipper snipper head (again)
following on from this thread
which just expired the 365 days :)
http://www.renovateforum.com/f82/nee...r-head-116132/
am into my 2nd season with the alloy head.
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19th September 2016, 12:00 PM
Thread: MGP10 OR MGP12 Timber Stud Walls
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MGP10 OR MGP12 Timber Stud Walls
Hi there, I was wondering the difference in MGP10 and MGP12 when constructing timber stud walls. I'm guessing MGP12 would be required for loadbearing walls? MGP10 non loadbearing? Reason I'm asking...
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16th September 2016, 07:10 PM
Thread: I've got mail...
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I've got mail...
got these from the junk shop
toolbox with secret compartment
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14th September 2016, 07:10 PM
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Adding lining boards over lining boards
I am renovating a timber cottage with old painted v jointed lining boards. The boards are sound, some cracking, but have loads of lead paint finish. I would like to just re-line over the old boards...
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14th September 2016, 03:00 PM
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Aluminium sliding door exposed on the bottom
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Recently we had sliding screen door installed but the bottom frame extends 70mm and it is about 70mm above the external section of the slab. I had guys installing screens today but they... -
14th September 2016, 01:20 AM
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Extending single storey free standing unit into two storey unit - is it possible?
Hi all, I live in a strata unit in Manningham VIC, there are 5 single storey free standing units in the block.
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13th September 2016, 09:20 PM
Thread: Word to the wise...
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Word to the wise...
the Microsoft call scam has morphed into the Telstra Internet Connection support desk, scam.
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13th September 2016, 03:10 AM
Thread: Sliding screen door lock stuck
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Sliding screen door lock stuck
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The lock in our sliding screen door seems to be stuck - the latch won't turn and is stuck as if it was locked (it could be though!). The key on the cylinder can turn both ways but there's no... -
12th September 2016, 01:00 PM
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Notch bearer for plumbing Advice please
Hi All,
I had my plumber visit on Saturday morning to investigate and quote for running the waste and water supply for my bedroom to bathroom conversion. I have the floor up in the hallway where... -
11th September 2016, 03:30 PM
Thread: Mixing fence materials
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Mixing fence materials
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I'm planning on putting up a front fence and considering to use mixed materials. My current plan is, for every two panels of colour bond, there will be a narrow timber section. Something like... -
10th September 2016, 10:40 PM
Thread: Blue board boundary fence
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Blue board boundary fence
Hi to you all,
I like to build a blue board boundary fence in the front yard in which it will be rendered. Are blue board fences actually sturdy? I've read that it's essentially a polystyrene... -
8th September 2016, 10:00 PM
Thread: Tree stump removal
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Tree stump removal
Hi guys after cutting a tree in the garden I was left with a tree stump and after research about its removal I tested this method.
It will not be the fastest but it certainly is cheap and the... -
7th September 2016, 07:10 PM
Thread: Shed lean to addition
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Shed lean to addition
Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about adding a lean to greenhouse to the side of our shed.
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6th September 2016, 04:20 PM
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Window flashing for weatherboard house
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I am looking at getting some metal flashing similar to the pic below, however the place where I want to buy it from has 14 different shapes and they don't look anything like the below pic... -
5th September 2016, 06:00 PM
Thread: Concrete work benches
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Concrete work benches
What do you guys think about concrete work benches in a workshop?
We're looking at a concrete bench top for an upcoming laundry renovation and I'd like to have a go making it myself by trialling... -
4th September 2016, 10:10 PM
Thread: Crap work done by DIY or Tradies
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Crap work done by DIY or Tradies
Thought I would start a new topic on work you go to fix either done by DIY or supposed "tradies"
Below is one I just went to for a door job, all too familiar scenario I have seen many times... -
31st August 2016, 11:50 AM
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Can you recommend a Good Carpenter/ Door Installer in Sydney
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We are in the process of renovating our property and the carpenter has let us down installing 3 doors very badly (upside down, chopped up hinge mortises etc) and we are looking for a good... -
29th August 2016, 11:50 AM
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Outdoor kitchen build. What to put underneath and at sides of built in barbeque
Hi guys, I'm building an out door kitchen (when it's under a verandah) and just wondering how to heat proof the surround of the built in bbq.
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27th August 2016, 11:20 AM
Thread: architraves to metal frame fixing
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architraves to metal frame fixing
I was looking for the Buildex Countersunk Extended Point Tek screws on the Bunnings website with no luck. I hate looking for screws on that site as there is no individual screw pic, just pics of...
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24th August 2016, 07:50 AM
Thread: How to pre-prime cedar shakes?
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How to pre-prime cedar shakes?
Hi, This is my first post, I am looking for advice on how best to pre-prime shakes. A contractor said the only way he would do it is to prime both sides of the shakes. But then another contractor...
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23rd August 2016, 04:50 PM
Thread: Glass safety mark
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Glass safety mark
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Is this going to be sufficient for a Council inspector? This is in a door so needs to be AS1288 / AS2208
It's a (overstock, so didn't come with any compliance certs) Stegbar door so... -
23rd August 2016, 02:40 PM
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Irrigation Clamps - Cobra clips vs just plastic poly ratchet clamps
I will be installing a system with 13mm dripline off a bore, many part of the line will then be buried under gravel or mulch etc, I dont want issues with the standard plastic poly ratchet clamps...
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21st August 2016, 11:30 PM
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Spirit level pivots underneath bearer 300mm from pier by around 3mm
Today I put a spirit level on the underside of a bearer in the bathroom area in the vicinity where the tiles had cracked.
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21st August 2016, 07:20 PM
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Garage door- tapered or not (acceptable gap)?
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I am replacing a garage roller door and pedestrian door combo with a full-width roller door.
The problem is there is a slight slope on the garage floor, that is more pronounced across the... -
21st August 2016, 01:50 PM
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Help with quoting first fix carpentry
Hi guys,
Im nearing the end of my carpentry apprenticeship and was hoping to get some insight to the art of quoting - first fix especially but also second fix.
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21st August 2016, 01:10 PM
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Stacking sliding doors on uneven alfresco
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I have an alfresco area under cover with a concrete slab, I'm looking to put stacking sliding doors in the opening measuring 4.3m x 2.1m.
The issue I have is there is a slope from one side to... -
19th August 2016, 12:30 PM
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H4 treated pine,if cut, does it retain its rating? or what do you do?
I need to get some H4 treated pine for garden edging that will be slightly in the ground about 50mm, if I cut it to size, will that end have to be treated with something again to stop it rotting and...
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19th August 2016, 07:40 AM
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Treated Pine vs LVL vs Hardwood - Wet Area
Need to get some wood for new additional joists under a wet area (bathroom).
LVL doesn't like getting wet.
Hardwood is more expensive and a lot of readily available hardwood isn't really termite... -
18th August 2016, 04:50 PM
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Cordless lawn mowers - anyone used one and can recommend?
I'm looking to buy a 36V battery-powered lawnmower. Can someone offer pros and cons about the model you have used?
I don't have a budget; rather, looking for something that cuts well.
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18th August 2016, 04:40 PM
Thread: Building inspector Adelaide
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Building inspector Adelaide
Can someone recommend a good building inspector in Adelaide for a NEW build?
I have decided to go ahead with my built, I need a building inspector after the slab, frame and roofing stage is done, to... -
18th August 2016, 02:50 PM
Thread: Cavity sliding door
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Cavity sliding door
I've got 2 hinged doors side by side. On the left I want it covered up as a wall. On the right, I want that door to be a cavity sliding that moves into the 'new' wall.
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17th August 2016, 07:20 PM
Thread: Help with floor after wall removed
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Help with floor after wall removed
G'day all, I have been lurking around this very informative forum for ages but now I am looking for a little advice.
I have removed an internal wall which leaves a gap in the flooring. I am going... -
17th August 2016, 08:10 AM
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Triple grips instead of skew nailing joists to bearers, NSW
Much googling reveals that attaching a triple grip on both sides of a joist to a bearer using correct nails is a far more secure method of attaching a joist to a bearer.
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16th August 2016, 08:40 PM
Thread: How to hinge this?
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How to hinge this?
Hi guys,
I need to make a door for a storage are that opens up like a garage door. I'm planning to use some form of gas strut to take the weight but I have no idea how to hinge this door so that... -
16th August 2016, 05:00 PM
Thread: Anybody know where I can get
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Anybody know where I can get
the "fabric" that is attached to the edged of my roller doors and acts as the "low friction" wear surface/runner on my Roller Doors? Mines a bit threadbare
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15th August 2016, 11:50 AM
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Fly Screens suitable for a Queenslander
Hi all, I'm new to the forum here :)
We have just purchased an old home, it's a Queenslander style home (possibly Ashgrovian??). We have a LOT of casement windows, some french doors as well as... -
14th August 2016, 11:50 PM
Thread: Single sleeper retaining wall?
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Single sleeper retaining wall?
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The previous owner of our house raised the ground level to a level too high. I can't afford to get a excavator in to scrape the entire yard to the plan is to dig a path out from the house... -
12th August 2016, 02:40 AM
Thread: Ridge Beam Support
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Ridge Beam Support
I’m planning to convert my back skillion roof to a pitch colourbond roof with an attic. The existing front roof is hip and valley with tiles.
The engineer insisted on using a ridge beam instead... -
11th August 2016, 03:30 PM
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External door jamb on top of door sill or on the sides
Is there a general consensus on whether the door jamb should sit on top of the door sill or whether it should be on the sides of the door sill?
My door jamb supplier says either would be fine but... -
10th August 2016, 02:20 PM
Thread: Fitting window to existing wall
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Fitting window to existing wall
Okay, so I have been restoring and double glazing some big old Timber Victorian Sidelight windows, very slowly.
Now I have a question regarding how the window sill will sit in the wall and what... -
10th August 2016, 10:10 AM
Thread: Looking for tools in Perth?
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Looking for tools in Perth?
Ross's Auctioneers are having a Police Unclaimed Goods auction this coming Saturday..at Welshpool...
https://www.auctions.com.au/auctions...y-auction.html
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10th August 2016, 03:00 AM
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FRIDGE RACK COATED IN WHITE PLASTIC- damaged plastic exposing wires-- paint? Silicon?
Gday,,
I just got myself s bargain and bought a commercial glass door front fridge second hand but spotless and only 6 months old..
However,, aside from damaging the car as I was leaving with... -
7th August 2016, 01:40 AM
Thread: Blocking LVL to SubFloor Joists
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Blocking LVL to SubFloor Joists
I have to remove yellow tongue chipboard in the bathroom and will replace with Scyon Secura Interior. The chipboard was rotten in the shower area and there was cracking in the floor tiles, probably...
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6th August 2016, 09:40 PM
Thread: Blocking LVL to Joists
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Blocking LVL to Joists
I have to remove yellow tongue chipboard in the bathroom and will replace with Scyon Secura Interior. The chipboard was rotten in the shower area and there was cracking in the floor tiles, probably...