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Dilbert_Perth

29 April 2020

Re: Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 29, 2020 4:41 pm

BodaciousEm thanks so much for your information. I am afraid it is too late for me to do anything now, the builder walk away about 6 years ago and left us with these problems, so the cost is all mine unfortunately. I will do the pH test for sure, I would think there is no issue with moisture now, bu...

BodaciousEm thanks so much for your information. I am afraid it is too late for me to do anything now, the builder walk ...

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Dilbert_Perth

27 April 2020

Re: Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 27, 2020 5:25 pm

Hey lathiat, can you please let me know where you got the testing done? There is something seriously wrong with my walls and I would like to work out what it is. I had someone from the Plasterers Association inspect it and someone from the Painters and Decorators inspect. The Plasterers Association ...

Hey lathiat, can you please let me know where you got the testing done? There is something seriously wrong with my walls...

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Dilbert_Perth

12 May 2018

Re: Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?Building Standards; Getting It Right!

May 12, 2018 2:12 am

I have had a representative from the Plasters Association and one from the Painters and Decorators inspect my walls a few weeks ago. No solution was offered to fix the problem. The inspector from the plaster's association did a visual inspection and said it looked fine, it was a paint issue. The pai...

I have had a representative from the Plasters Association and one from the Painters and Decorators inspect my walls a fe...

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Dilbert_Perth

21 July 2017

Re: Shower strip drain installationBathrooms and Laundry

Jul 21, 2017 3:18 pm

I my opinion that is going to be a real problem. I have troubles with the job my builder did on my linear drains and had to rip them out and start again. I ended up not terminating on the wall and had a small 100mm offset from the wall to allow a continuous join with the tiles. My reading of Austral...

I my opinion that is going to be a real problem. I have troubles with the job my builder did on my linear drains and had...

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Dilbert_Perth

19 July 2017

Re: Actron Ducted Air ConditioningHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jul 19, 2017 3:00 pm

We have a large 3 phase unit with the in room controllers, happy with the unit but still had a few problems but fixed no problem under warranty, the 3 way valve on the outdoor unit failed, I have a reoccurring problem for past 3 years where the controller set to cool but the sensor in the room say h...

We have a large 3 phase unit with the in room controllers, happy with the unit but still had a few problems but fixed no...

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Dilbert_Perth

19 July 2017

Re: Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 19, 2017 2:50 pm

Hi everyone, I'm in WA and I have also had this problem in my house build a few years ago. The builder has been no help and denied anything was wrong as well. I contacted the Painters Registration Board as I thought it was a priming problem but they were extremely unhelpful and almost aggressive in ...

Hi everyone, I'm in WA and I have also had this problem in my house build a few years ago. The builder has been no help ...

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Dilbert_Perth

15 March 2012

Re: New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Mar 15, 2012 2:49 pm

a new twist with my case, the builder has asked if I can clean the house before handover for a $800 discount. This means we will be cleaning up all of their mess! We did say no thanks, you can clean all of the wet areas and we will think about the rest depending on the discount offered!

a new twist with my case, the builder has asked if I can clean the house before handover for a $800 discount. This means...

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Dilbert_Perth

17 February 2012

Re: New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Feb 17, 2012 3:33 pm

Wow I am surprised by how much interest this has generated. I have no tradie aversion, my dad was a plumber. We purchased and supplied the toilets, taps and other fittings. Our worry is that the extra traffic into the bathroom will lead to damage to bench tops, tiles, toilet etc from their tool belt...

Wow I am surprised by how much interest this has generated. I have no tradie aversion, my dad was a plumber. We purchase...

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Dilbert_Perth

15 February 2012

Re: New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Feb 15, 2012 4:32 pm

tjilpi, we are using a different contract to the standard one and I can be on site when ever I like. It is a small builder and the email was directed to the company owner not to the tradies. If the builder doesn't provide a portaloo then what are the tradies to do? I don't have an issue with the tra...

tjilpi, we are using a different contract to the standard one and I can be on site when ever I like. It is a small build...

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Dilbert_Perth

15 February 2012

Re: New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Feb 15, 2012 2:45 pm

I have spoken with a few people at work who are building and they have been in the same situation. Their advice was: what the builder is doing is wrong but it happens a lot over here (W.A.). In his situation they did have a portaloo but no one used it. He suggested that I "pick my battles"...

I have spoken with a few people at work who are building and they have been in the same situation. Their advice was: wha...

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Dilbert_Perth

14 February 2012

Re: New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Feb 14, 2012 4:17 pm

Thanks for your replies, I have since spoken with the Building Commission and they advised that they should not be using any of the plumbing until it has been completed and signed off. It has been a bit of a difficult build with me having to fix things they refuse to do, such as I have been at the h...

Thanks for your replies, I have since spoken with the Building Commission and they advised that they should not be using...

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Dilbert_Perth

14 February 2012

New House - Tradies Using Loo??Building A New House

Feb 14, 2012 2:26 pm

Hi all, I have been a frequent reader but haven't posted too many times. We are building a new 2 story house in Perth and have had our "challenges" with the builder (i.e. problems ). The house is probably 2 months away from Practical Completion. At Christmas the builder removed the port-a-...

Hi all, I have been a frequent reader but haven't posted too many times. We are building a new 2 story house in Perth an...

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Dilbert_Perth

4 October 2011

Re: Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??Bathrooms and Laundry

Oct 04, 2011 3:11 pm

I just received the last of my taps last week, the Grohe Lineare basin mixer without the pop up lever was a special order. All taps look great and no different to the ones here only half the price. I also ordered some Hansgrohe showers anfd they were about 40% cheaper than the best price I got here.

I just received the last of my taps last week, the Grohe Lineare basin mixer without the pop up lever was a special orde...

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Dilbert_Perth

25 July 2011

Re: Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??Bathrooms and Laundry

Jul 25, 2011 11:40 pm

Thanks kineso and Fitzyplumber for the info, much appreciated. At under half price I think I will give it a go. If one fails I can buy a new here and I will still be in front. Cheers

Thanks kineso and Fitzyplumber for the info, much appreciated. At under half price I think I will give it a go. If one f...

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Dilbert_Perth

25 July 2011

Re: Microwave locationKitchen Corner

Jul 25, 2011 11:36 pm

Our kitchen is at design stage at the moment, the microwave under the island bench. I am going crazy trying to find a convection microwave that can be vented from the front. Does anyone know of one that will install like this??

Our kitchen is at design stage at the moment, the microwave under the island bench. I am going crazy trying to find a co...

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Dilbert_Perth

19 July 2011

Re: Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??Bathrooms and Laundry

Jul 19, 2011 1:04 am

Thanks for the info everyone, I will need to check with the plumber. I have no concerns about the quality as they are Grohe and look identical (same part numbers etc) but the aussie ones have a flow restricter. It wouldnt surprise me if they were actually better quality :o The WELS system as far as ...

Thanks for the info everyone, I will need to check with the plumber. I have no concerns about the quality as they are Gr...

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Dilbert_Perth

10 July 2011

Re: Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??Bathrooms and Laundry

Jul 10, 2011 3:31 pm

I am feeling a bit more confident now, as the aussie bidet mixer looks like the european one (3/8" connection etc). I am not too fussed with the warranty, they are under half price so if I have to replace one it will still be cheaper than buying them all from here!

I am feeling a bit more confident now, as the aussie bidet mixer looks like the european one (3/8 connection etc). I am ...

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Dilbert_Perth

9 July 2011

Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??Bathrooms and Laundry

Jul 09, 2011 12:17 pm

Hi Everyone, We have started buidling our new place in Perth and I am shopping for plumbing fittings. We really like the Grohe Lineare basin mixers but they are a bit out of our budget at $540 each. I have seen them for sale online in Germany for €136 , much cheaper than here. The mixer has a differ...

Hi Everyone, We have started buidling our new place in Perth and I am shopping for plumbing fittings. We really like the...

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Dilbert_Perth

17 May 2011

Re: Newbie to appliancesKitchen Appliances

May 17, 2011 3:00 pm

I am also a newbie when it comes to buying appliances and our budget is similar ($6500). We are thinking of this combo and would appreciate any feedback: Oven - either Neff B15E44N0AU or Ariston OS 99 DPIX Cooktop - either Neff T26S66N0AU or Ariston PH 750 RT GH Rangehood - Schweigen WC9-DS3131S wit...

I am also a newbie when it comes to buying appliances and our budget is similar ($6500). We are thinking of this combo a...

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Dilbert_Perth

11 April 2011

Re: Security system: wireless or wired?Safer Living

Apr 11, 2011 2:36 pm

G'day Duke, I have a quote from Protection1 but they told me they wont hardwire 2 storey houses. They would only offer wireless unfortunately.

G'day Duke, I have a quote from Protection1 but they told me they wont hardwire 2 storey houses. They would only offer w...