We have an Actron Platinum Plus AC installed in our 10-month old house. We have 6 zones. When we use it for heating, heat comes out from all zones even…

It is from the back

I am in a similar situation having built our retaining wall 200mm offset from boundary. How do We install the fence on the boundary without compromising the wall drainage? Geofabric…

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We are building our retaining wall that is 200m offset from boundary as per approved DA. I’ve been thinking of ways on how the fence can be installed at…

Thank you! Yes, I might need to fill this gap. It could possible provide path for water to run through.

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We are building our concrete sleeper retaining wall. I noticed that there are quite a few sections where there are gaps at the bottom.
To level the bottom sleepers, the landscaper…

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Some of my weep holes under the windows does not have flashing that covers the bottom of the weep holes. It exposes voids of bricks under it. From my…

I am nearing my 90-day defect warranty. I went outside our house to check the Brick work. I noticed cracks on the window sills on most windows around the house.…

No not yet I’ll get on with it. Thanks

Hi, I am nearing my 90-day defect warranty inspection. While walking around the house, I noticed my weep holes under the window sill looks like there is a plastic…

Hi, I am nearing my 90-day defect warranty inspection. While walking around the house, I noticed my weep holes under the window looks like there is a plastic membrane…

Thank you. They are arguing that “existing” ground level was the basis. Since the site was cut by 300mm, up to 1800 + 300mm will be compliant. The tank is…

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I have read the following SEPP guideline on Rainwater tank slab placement:
"(d) not rest on the footings of an existing building for support, and"
My RW tank slab is connected to…

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A neighbour's certifier has told me that my rainwater tank placement is not SEPP Compliant. Below is the guideline that he has pointed out is highlighted below:
Subdivision 32 Rainwater tanks…

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Could anyone please recommend an inspector/engineer who could write-up a defect report for NCAT?
Thank you

Is this still preferred? 75mm of slab exposed from the finished heigh of concrete footpath? And concrete footpath is 50mm of compacted roadbase + 100mm concrete slab? Did I get…

I'll be interested as well. Is there a sealer to deal with this gap? I am in a similar situation but have concrete sleepers abutting the concrete footpath. My sleepers…

Just wondering if I can install a plastic membrane under my footpath to direct water away from my house straight to a french or channel drain. I am having my…

Great success story!
Do you have detailed diary on how you went about this lengthy process? I would be interested for future reference .
I am a recipient of a newly built…

Can anyone recommend a concreter for our footpath? We are at O'Connell st in Caddens.
angela83 who's the concreter you ended up with and…

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I have begun talking to concreters for the installation of my footpath. Most concreters told me that they don't excavate and they let the landscapers sort out the levels…

Yes connected paths is best. Just make sure your concretor knows what he is doing and is licensed. Don't use some weekend warrior or someone's old mate.
See screenshot from QBCC…

Thank you. Does this mean though it’s okay to go above my termite barrier which sits below my dpc?

Thank you for the very helpful information.
I’m having a hard time looking for a reputable concreter in NSW. Each time I speak to them, they don’t Know around half Of…

Thanks for the reply.
Yes, must be the termite barrier.
I really thought that the aprons shouldn’t be connected to the slab just in case any of them would move? Could you…

Thanks. Is this where I measure my 75mm to my concrete apron? Or is it from my termite barrier?

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This thread is full of useful information and I will be applying most of the things I learned here on my landscaping soon. I just need to get…

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Just wondering if anyone here knows if Actron ducted AC comes with a hose where the water comes out? I have a ESP platinum unit and I can’t seem to…

Thanks for you reply. I have stormwater lines on my property. The wall we are building will be at the fenceline boundary. The ag lines will run on the neighbour…