I just got off of the phone to AAMI after their backend/review team. Long story short, they have no idea why there's a huge increase and from all reference on…

I'm interested to hear of any gross increases regarding Home and Content insurance premium costs after a suburb has been rezoned.
In my case, April 2017 seen that my local council…

Consider yourself lucky they were honest enough to send you on your way. It's disheartening, I know - but potentially a blessing in disguise.

Boy have I got pics haha. Cheers.

With the closest supermarket being Caroline Springs square or somewhere in Melton - 10-15min drive for a supermarket might be something to consider. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a whole lot…

The water was gone yesterday. So it's draining away. We don't have guttering or downpipes as of yet. I'm wondering if the massive downpour we had was a slight exception.

I literally checked my slab as soon as the Mother Nature stopped shooting Shotgun pallets. After reading, my take on it is if the water is still there after it's…

Indeed they are! Plumpton, VIC.

Cheers will do thanks!

G'day,
For those of you in Melbourne, you're no doubt aware of the massive down pour we've all experienced in the last several hours (as of Thursday the 5th of Nov').
I…

Cheers

Sorry that should say R2.5 bulk insulation. What is bulk insulation - just the normal every day bats?

Hi!
My energy report calls for 1 layer of anti glare and R2.5 batts to all external walls. What is anti glare?
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No idea about fencing - it's a bit hit and miss in the western suburbs. I've used two and both were not simple.
Nicole - use CDC homes. Theyre in…

I figured it wasn't as simple as I thought. Thanks for taking the same to explain it to me

I've done a fair amount of reading and I'm clearly not intelligent enough to find a definitive answer haha. Any one want to have a crack?

G'day,
Following on from the great read on the framing thread http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=73555&start=300, I'd like some opinions on my situation.
Please excuse my lack of correct terminology.
The mid floor 'joists', 'beams' - whatever…

Answered my own question.
I'm guessing nails are not bolts and nails going through the bottom plate into the concrete slab is not an efficient method of fixing the frame…

Thanks!!
Am I on the right track at this website
http://www.timber.net.au/index.php/timb ... ng-as1684/

G'day guys,
What is the standard when bolting a timber frame bottom plate to a concrete slab?
Ta!

Howdy,
Does anyone here have 'Pebble Bay' coloured render? If so, are you in Melbourne? If you are, would you mind if I did a quick swing by to…

Unfortunately, if the builder has built the Niche to the dimensions on the plan, they're right and a misunderstanding about measurements has meant a whole lot of headache for you.…

I thought it was a raft but done a bit differently. Thanks guys!

Try that.

Sorry if this sounds a bit silly, but I'm certainly not knowledgeable when it comes to slabs.
Can someone please tell me what type of slab is shown in the picture,…

Sorry to chime in... I'm not building in Diggers, but over at Plumpton.
Just a little tip re' rubbish/waste dumping...
Don't be afraid to go through the rubbish - you might be…

Hi!
I've been sent a proposal for an alternate solution for the first floor external wall cladding. My builder is wanting to use a polystyrene/foam cladding for the first floor -…

Thanks all I really appreciate it!

G'day,
I've had a Master Builders contract issued to me (for a brand new residential build in Vic) and we're lucky enough to review it prior to signing it.
Clause 21…

Thanks! What heating system did you end up with and what did they sting you for the ice upgrade?