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4 July 2010

Re: Undermount sink - how to attachKitchen Corner

Jul 04, 2010 12:11 am

I have seen my stone guy installing this. What he use is a black bond thinggy i think it is call epoxy. Or a special Glu that 2 in 1 mix. When it dry it become really hard that keep the edge of the sink attach to the underneath on the stone. You will need a wood to hold the sink when apply and leave...

I have seen my stone guy installing this. What he use is a black bond thinggy i think it is call epoxy. Or a special Glu...

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noidea

1 July 2010

Re: Linking two instantaneous water heatersGeneral Discussion

Jul 01, 2010 9:50 pm

Don't know abt linking them together. Never heard of it. But my house is a big 2 storey homes which need 2 x Rinnai Inst. 26+. What my plumber did is that left side of the house will be run by 1 unit and the other side will be run by other unit.

Don't know abt linking them together. Never heard of it. But my house is a big 2 storey homes which need 2 x Rinnai Inst...

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25 April 2010

Re: Clipsal Saturn Range Light SwitchesGeneral Discussion

Apr 25, 2010 9:46 am

well, i don't think you can just replace the saturn range as the housing at the back is different. u need different housing that's why it only can be done with during construction that you specify you want a saturn switches then the builder can put in the housing.

well, i don't think you can just replace the saturn range as the housing at the back is different. u need different hous...

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23 February 2010

Re: About to step off the edge......Owner Builder Forum

Feb 23, 2010 5:32 pm

Hi Chris, Mine is the same. The plumber came and install the bath and jackhammer my WC waste pipe. 2 of them in the wrong spot. Make a mess on my slab. Nothing is perfect I guess.

Hi Chris, Mine is the same. The plumber came and install the bath and jackhammer my WC waste pipe. 2 of them in the wron...

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noidea

12 February 2010

Re: Building the Pegasus in Bletchley Pk, Lisa and Shauns HomeBuilding A New House

Feb 12, 2010 9:55 am

Very nice, Just realise that one of the waste pipe sit on the brick wall. They might need to cut the slab and reposition that. Just beware.

Very nice, Just realise that one of the waste pipe sit on the brick wall. They might need to cut the slab and reposition...

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noidea

28 January 2010

Re: Upgrading from 28 course to 31 course for $13850?Building A New House

Jan 28, 2010 10:30 am

If this is your rental property forget abt the high ceiling. U might not even staying there in the future. Don't waste money, we all know that tenant will not pay more for high ceiling. U will be in shock howmuch I paying the brickie to add more course higher. That's only couple of hundred dollar. B...

If this is your rental property forget abt the high ceiling. U might not even staying there in the future. Don't waste m...

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23 January 2010

Re: Insurance for Owner BuilderOwner Builder Forum

Jan 23, 2010 8:01 pm

mike, mine is abt $1200 per yr. From F D Beck too...we only need the public liability insurance.

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noidea

16 November 2009

Germany Made Kitchen CabinetKitchen Corner

Nov 16, 2009 1:42 am

Anyone order Kitchen cabinet from Germany ? Are they better made than local ? I look around alot of places for my new kitchen and found that the famous local made kitchen cost $40,000 with Blum accessories. However I'm so surprised that Germany kitchen is very well price and come with standard Blum ...

Anyone order Kitchen cabinet from Germany ? Are they better made than local ? I look around alot of places for my new ki...

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noidea

9 November 2009

Re: How much does intercom cost?Building A New House

Nov 09, 2009 12:13 am

go to ebay and search for futuro. It is a very modern intercom. Selling cheap on ebay.

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30 October 2009

Re: BUILDERS IN WA - MOST SELECTED BUILDER IN WABuilding A New House

Oct 29, 2009 11:24 pm

ZORZI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Story end !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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22 October 2009

Re: Enclosing an alfresco - where to startOwner Builder Forum

Oct 22, 2009 3:14 pm

I have an alfresco convert to a room without any needs of council approval. Just pour concrete at the base and close it off with aluminium window.

I have an alfresco convert to a room without any needs of council approval. Just pour concrete at the base and close it ...

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8 September 2009

Re: Storm water drains and soakwellsBuilding A New House

Sep 08, 2009 12:00 am

I just had a quote for soakwells today - 284m2 house, 10 down pipes, 10 soakwells 1400 labor and materials. Pretty good I think! Not sure if we will still kill ourselves with manual labor to save a few hundred dollars!! 10 Soakwells ? Wow that's alot. What size are your soakwells. I'm building in C...

10 Soakwells ? Wow that's alot. What size are your soakwells. I'm building in Canning Vale too and it is the council re...

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7 September 2009

Re: I'm an Official OB - PerthOwner Builder Forum

Sep 07, 2009 11:27 pm

I did not give up guys. Yet ! Come to this stage is not an easy task. For those who thinking of building a double storey gonna think twise. Double storey take alot of work. It is a full time commitment. One stage I even be a bricklayer myself to build up the wall to certain height to allow the trade...

I did not give up guys. Yet ! Come to this stage is not an easy task. For those who thinking of building a double storey...

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2 September 2009

Re: Renting an OB built house???Owner Builder Forum

Sep 02, 2009 10:32 pm

when i apply for my OB license it didn't have any condition that have to be owner occupy. the is different story with the first home grant which the owner need to occupy the house for at least 6 months. Just a quick phone call to Builder Registration board to find out. Don't do anything illegal :n: ...

when i apply for my OB license it didn't have any condition that have to be owner occupy. the is different story with th...

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1 September 2009

Re: Anyone have good experience with any WA 2 storey builder?Building A New House

Sep 01, 2009 1:45 am

if you ask drafty to draw up plan and quote around you will find it is more expensive as builder need to mark-up higher b/c it is a custom build home unlike the display version which they known their margin and howmuch cost them to build. neither i heard good things abt perception and in-vogue. Mayb...

if you ask drafty to draw up plan and quote around you will find it is more expensive as builder need to mark-up higher ...

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31 August 2009

Re: Anyone have good experience with any WA 2 storey builder?Building A New House

Aug 31, 2009 12:28 am

I build a couple of 2 storey home in the past and a decent one with standard specification with double brick wall all the way up and concrete sus. slab would cost ard $1200 psm. Try to visit display home located Belmont. They are a more reasonable builders unlike those in Burn Beach which cost highe...

I build a couple of 2 storey home in the past and a decent one with standard specification with double brick wall all th...

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24 August 2009

Re: Fly screens for pivot doorsGeneral Discussion

Aug 24, 2009 8:41 pm

well, the best way is to use the security grill which come with the flyscreen as well. I never seen a flyscreen for door before except for sliding door.

well, the best way is to use the security grill which come with the flyscreen as well. I never seen a flyscreen for door...

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12 August 2009

Re: time for cement slab to dry/cure?Building A New House

Aug 12, 2009 9:45 pm

My brickie start the brickwork after 7 days of the slab pour. It is alright.

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11 August 2009

Re: Which window mouldings ?Windows & Doors

Aug 11, 2009 12:34 am