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chrisandkate

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chrisandkate

5 May 2013

Re: Security doorGeneral Discussion

May 05, 2013 8:59 pm

I'm pretty sure the answer is you need a new door frame(Jamb,stop and all) 15mm between door faces? or 15mm between the front door handle and the security door screen? I suspect its between door faces and the only way to fix that is to replace the stop, but your frame might not be deep enough to tak...

I'm pretty sure the answer is you need a new door frame(Jamb,stop and all) 15mm between door faces? or 15mm between the ...

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chrisandkate

29 April 2013

Re: Question re builders marginGeneral Discussion

Apr 29, 2013 2:06 pm

I'm pretty sure you'll find that in your contract it states the builder is allowed to keep the margin he would have made had they supplied the product/item/service. If you signed it, then you agreed to let them have it.

I'm pretty sure you'll find that in your contract it states the builder is allowed to keep the margin he would have made...

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chrisandkate

15 October 2012

Re: How many alterations to your plans?Owner Builder Forum

Oct 15, 2012 1:53 pm

It took our builder 17 drafts to get it right. They used a 3rd party drafting company that couldn't follow directions or in some cases draw in a CAD program something I drew on paper and provided to them for some of the components. It will depend on your drafter and how well the builder can communic...

It took our builder 17 drafts to get it right. They used a 3rd party drafting company that couldn't follow directions or...

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chrisandkate

15 October 2012

Re: Storm Damage - RoofingGeneral Discussion

Oct 15, 2012 11:46 am

I'm even more confused with your insurance deal than with the roof details. How much did they pay you to do all the fixes and how did they come up with the amount, do you have some sort of scope of work that shows what they based their payout on? Did you have the option to do it all via them, so yo...

The bold bit really matters. How much did they pay you and how did they work it out? The design of the roof will impact...

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chrisandkate

28 September 2012

Re: Sonos?Home Theatre & Automation

Sep 28, 2012 1:30 pm

Cheap Sonos is easy to come by if you know where to look ;) :) any more tips where to look http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/cgem21/wheretolook.jpg try clicking the link in his profile or use http://www.thecableconnection.com.au

any more tips where to look try clicking the link in his profile or use www.thecableconnection.com.au

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chrisandkate

27 September 2012

Re: 25 courses = how many mm?General Discussion

Sep 27, 2012 9:40 am

Yeah I'm getting 28course garage but the pelmet is at 25course. Which will give me 2.18m height. Which I 'should' be able to squeeze my 4wd under. When you say pelmet, I assume you mean lintel(steel beam that supports the brick over the opening) And if you have a 4WD with roof rack or it raised or ...

When you say pelmet, I assume you mean lintel(steel beam that supports the brick over the opening) And if you have a 4W...

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chrisandkate

14 September 2012

Re: HIA contract questionGeneral Discussion

Sep 14, 2012 12:03 pm

A couplel of questions need to be answered first from you. You say 16 weeks, so I assume the contract startes 112 days inclusive o fdays for inclement weather, weekends and "other days" please confirm/clarify These are not hard evidence answers but I think they should be pretty close: 1) S...

A couplel of questions need to be answered first from you. You say 16 weeks, so I assume the contract startes 112 days i...

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chrisandkate

12 September 2012

Re: Re-Stumping - 75mm inside 90mm postRenovation + Home Improvement

Sep 12, 2012 4:07 pm

The first/last issue you have will be how are you going to tell if the welds are suitable(ie. enough penetration, strong enough) You can buy steel stump that are pre made to be changeable heights, but I think they are meant to be cast in concrete once the height is set. basically they come at the sh...

The first/last issue you have will be how are you going to tell if the welds are suitable(ie. enough penetration, strong...

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chrisandkate

4 September 2012

Re: Storeroom into bedroom- "habitable"!?Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Sep 04, 2012 12:46 pm

Until I built a house I had no idea what a habitable room was, and I'm pretty sure that unless someone specifically knows the layout of your house they will have no idea either. Do you plan on permanently using the room as a bedroom or is it a transition type thing (renovating and need to convert a ...

Until I built a house I had no idea what a habitable room was, and I'm pretty sure that unless someone specifically know...

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chrisandkate

3 September 2012

Re: Consumer Affairs VictoriaGeneral Discussion

Sep 03, 2012 10:16 am

Hi Leighton Actually, many people have been to Building Commission and have been disappointed, when they have wasted their time then they come to me. And you have what power to make builders fix defects that you find? Unfortunately the only way is VCAT but even if you get a finding in your favour, ...

And you have what power to make builders fix defects that you find? Unfortunately the only way is VCAT but even if you ...

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chrisandkate

29 August 2012

Re: Deck clearanceBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Aug 29, 2012 1:28 pm

sure it wasnt 150 mm? leighton clark new homes. PM me if you still not sure 450mm is the standard to allow a person to access the underside of the deck for maintenance/cleaning/access. That means from the ground to the underside of the bearer.

450mm is the standard to allow a person to access the underside of the deck for maintenance/cleaning/access. That means...

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chrisandkate

28 August 2012

Re: mulch mower and newly laid turf?Landscape & Garden Design

Aug 28, 2012 1:14 pm

I thought it was illegal for someone with Kikuyu comment about someone else's lawn choice? JK OP, I have a mongrel lawn with probably 3-5 different varieties of grass in there. In summer I have found that I can mulch every 2 weeks and the grass is green through most f summer unless it gets really ho...

I thought it was illegal for someone with Kikuyu comment about someone else's lawn choice? JK OP, I have a mongrel lawn ...

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chrisandkate

27 August 2012

Re: Manufactured cobblestones... help?Paving & Concreting

Aug 27, 2012 2:48 pm

Try these mate, not sure of prices though. http://www.wk.com.au/Tiles/Pavers-Cobblestone/default.aspx http://www.europave.com.au/products.html http://www.boral.com.au/ProductCatalogue/product.aspx?product=438&WT.mc_id=masonry_bradstone_2

Try these mate, not sure of prices though. http://www.wk.com.au/Tiles/Pavers-Cobblestone/default.aspx http://www.europav...

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chrisandkate

27 August 2012

Re: Large Drain in the way of my proposed driveway - what toPaving & Concreting

Aug 27, 2012 2:14 pm

can my council force me to relocate the cross over? Sort of. They can either knock back the proposed design because the drive access angle doesn't meet the code or they can tell you you have to move the cross over and in turn the drain. I'm pretty sure there would be a minimum turn radius in the co...

Sort of. They can either knock back the proposed design because the drive access angle doesn't meet the code or they ca...

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chrisandkate

27 August 2012

Re: Switch cover platesGeneral Discussion

Aug 27, 2012 1:47 pm

You could try a weather proof switch with a lid http://www.hpm.com.au/Products.aspx?pid=25#Switches-and-Powerpoints/Standard/WS44-Series- I know that one isn't particularly pretty but you may be able to find a nicer looking one around. I'll dig around and see what I else I can find

You could try a weather proof switch with a lid http://www.hpm.com.au/Products.aspx?pid=25#Switches-and-Powerpoints/Stan...

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chrisandkate

24 August 2012

Re: Water run off to neighbours yardLandscape & Garden Design

Aug 24, 2012 2:47 pm

Why are they laying sir walter in winter.. seems very very weird. $6000? Did you lay 600sqm of turf? :o Thats what the OP says. Also OP, its winter, grass does not stay green all year round. Just because grass turns yellow doesn't mean its dying.

Thats what the OP says. Also OP, its winter, grass does not stay green all year round. Just because grass turns yellow ...

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chrisandkate

23 August 2012

Re: Large Drain in the way of my proposed driveway - what toPaving & Concreting

Aug 23, 2012 11:25 am

Will the current driveway and vehicle crossing be staying? (as is are you building another dwelling on the land or are you knocking the old one down and just building one? In any case, will it be costly? Yes It looks like the only option you will have is ask permission to move the drain at you cost....

Will the current driveway and vehicle crossing be staying? (as is are you building another dwelling on the land or are y...

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chrisandkate

23 July 2012

Re: PLUMBERS.....HELP HOW TO LOCATE WATER PIPES IN BRICK WALGeneral Discussion

Jul 23, 2012 4:30 pm

What exactly do you want to hang? A standard metric house brick measures 230mm long x 1100mm tall x 76mm wide. This means you'll have to drill 76mm+ before you hit the other side. I doubt (although it may happen for some unknown reason) that anyone would feed a water pipe trough a single brick wall....

What exactly do you want to hang? A standard metric house brick measures 230mm long x 1100mm tall x 76mm wide. This mean...

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chrisandkate

12 July 2012

Re: Extension Cost Per Square Metre - are builders serious!General Discussion

Jul 12, 2012 1:00 pm

Before we decided to go knock down rebuild I had the same problem. Approx cost of $2500m2 for an extension with no site works/excavation, paint, flooring etc...It was the reason we decided to knock it down and start again. My old house was only 20years old, brick veneer on concrete slab. Absolutely ...

Before we decided to go knock down rebuild I had the same problem. Approx cost of $2500m2 for an extension with no site ...

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chrisandkate

12 July 2012

Re: Home insurance for unoccupied homeGeneral Discussion

Jul 12, 2012 12:49 pm

Are you trying to get House and Contents? I had the same problem as I was not sure when I was going to move in. What I ended up doing was getting house insurance only and adding contents on the day we moved in.

Are you trying to get House and Contents? I had the same problem as I was not sure when I was going to move in. What I e...