Posts by AubinGroveFan • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Pool Fencing (Perth)Pools & Spas

23 February 2015

Feb 23, 2015 2:02 pm

Hi Aubin, Did where did you end up buying your fence from? Me and missus are looking at several companies, WA pool fencing being one of them. Have you heard of http://www.coastal-fencing.com.au ? They seem to be pretty promising too. Curious to hear who you went with and also how much you end up pa...

Hi we got it from here: http://www.sunlinewa.com.au Fast, cheaper than other quotes and still standing

Fanciest letterboxLandscape & Garden Design

11 April 2014

Apr 11, 2014 3:09 pm

Interesting to see the mailboxes that people have. What is the most interesting and modern mailbox you have? Post your letterbox here. The winner gets :: :: :: :lol:

Interesting to see the mailboxes that people have. What is the most interesting and modern mailbox you have? Post your l...

31 March 2014

Mar 31, 2014 4:24 pm

I'll bring back this topic. Less than a year ago we had granite pavers laid and sealed by a professional with clear sealant. Now we have added more pavers around the house and I was about to call the same person to come back and seal the rest of the pavers but I've noticed that even after cleaning w...

I'll bring back this topic. Less than a year ago we had granite pavers laid and sealed by a professional with clear seal...

Re: What to do with my garden... PLEASE HELP!Landscape & Garden Design

29 January 2014

Jan 29, 2014 1:28 pm

I see no-one has replied and I can't give any advice on sprinkler systems but I can show you what we did down the side of our house. Our landscaper suggested blue metal and stepping stones as a cheap alternative and we are quite happy with the result. We usually only go down there to clean up the d...

Thanks for your reply and suggestion. We might consider that as well. How do the weeds grow on it? I've been told that ...

What to do with my garden... PLEASE HELP!Landscape & Garden Design

26 January 2014

Jan 26, 2014 10:29 pm

It's time to seriously think about garden at the back and on the side of the house. Display houses looking good but there are so many choices and ideas so I am completely lost now. First of all: what do I need to install Sprinklers system to water the plants at the back of the house or drip system??...

It's time to seriously think about garden at the back and on the side of the house. Display houses looking good but ther...

Re: Robotic Pool CleanersPools & Spas

9 December 2013

Dec 09, 2013 8:59 pm

Are there any feedback on Tiger Shark or SharkVac? I've seen many robotic cleaners in the store like Zodiac and Barracuda but been told that Hayward one's are better option.

Are there any feedback on Tiger Shark or SharkVac? I've seen many robotic cleaners in the store like Zodiac and Barracud...

Robotic Pool CleanersPools & Spas

7 December 2013

Dec 07, 2013 6:26 pm

Who can recommend me a Robotic Pool Cleaner. I've been told at the pool store that Hayward's Tiger Shark or Shark Vac are good. Any comments or feedback on them? Are there any others? Thanks

Who can recommend me a Robotic Pool Cleaner. I've been told at the pool store that Hayward's Tiger Shark or Shark Vac ar...

Re: MulchLandscape & Garden Design

13 November 2013

Nov 13, 2013 12:08 pm

Thanks fmac. I'm looking at getting some mulch for the back and sides of the house. I laid some step stones pavers but not sure how low the sand should be so the mulch don't go over the pavers (if you know what I mean). I did stepping stones similar to the rest of the paving in the alfresco (i.e. at...

Thanks fmac. I'm looking at getting some mulch for the back and sides of the house. I laid some step stones pavers but n...

MulchLandscape & Garden Design

12 November 2013

Nov 12, 2013 3:32 pm

When buying mulch what would be more cost effective: to buy it by the bags from Bunnings or to buy it in a trailer from Soils Ain't Soils? What is the difference between mulches and which one would people recommend?

When buying mulch what would be more cost effective: to buy it by the bags from Bunnings or to buy it in a trailer from ...

Re: Building Inspector recommendations PerthBuilding A New House

25 September 2013

Sep 25, 2013 8:00 pm

I've used two recommended here inspectors and both weren't good. Plus it really p!ssed off our SS because we used independent inspector as he (SS) thought we didn't trust him and his abilities to do his job.

I've used two recommended here inspectors and both weren't good. Plus it really p!ssed off our SS because we used indepe...

Re: need helping building houseBuilding A New House

21 September 2013

Sep 21, 2013 10:58 pm

Hi there I have just put a deposit on a block of land in wandi, the whistling grove estate. The block I chose is 288 sqm and is 12 metres wide by 24 This is my first build I would love to build a 2 story, but it is to pricey Basically I am after a great house to fit on the block, I am considering R...

Hi Tim. As you understand you have limited options due to the block size. You can get away with single storey house but...

Dymark epoxyPaving & Concreting

22 August 2013

Aug 22, 2013 10:20 am

About to do Dymark epoxy coating for our garage but a little bit anxious. First step is etching but my understanding is that it's an acid wash however, our exposed aggregate driveway just been laid and sealed and I'm suppose to wash etching off the garage floor which means it will go over sealed dri...

About to do Dymark epoxy coating for our garage but a little bit anxious. First step is etching but my understanding is ...

Re: D&A - Landsdale build with Summit - stalled...Building A New House

19 August 2013

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Aug 19, 2013 9:13 am

Wow who was charging you $8.5k?! My painter is costing $3600 that's for dulux sealer, wall prep and 2 coats paint. Price also includes 2 feature walls. We painted our entire current house, never again! haha No way would I pay $8.5k though That was the builder's quote. It had one colour throughout t...

That was the builder's quote. It had one colour throughout the house plus different colour for theatre room.

Re: D&A - Landsdale build with Summit - stalled...Building A New House

19 August 2013

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Aug 19, 2013 1:02 am

Our SS currently has 29 builds. We're considering doing our own internal painting too. Unless you say it's horrific. In which case we may have to re-think. Because twiggens said so. :wink: We did our own internal painting because $8500 for the whole house seemed a lot of money to give away. In the ...

We did our own internal painting because $8500 for the whole house seemed a lot of money to give away. In the end we sp...

19 August 2013

Aug 19, 2013 12:53 am

What about if you have chlorine pool and granite pavers around it. Do you need to seal it even though pavers are supposedly pre-sealed?

What about if you have chlorine pool and granite pavers around it. Do you need to seal it even though pavers are suppose...

11 August 2013

Aug 11, 2013 9:05 pm

I'll joint the topic. We have granite pavers that been pre-sealed, however we've been told that we still need to seal them. Paving people told us that they would change colour when we seal them, i.e. go darker than original. Is it possible to avoid that transformation, is there any way to seal them...

I thought pre-sealed was meant to be better - ie no need to seal and keep the colour ? That's what we thought but appar...

10 August 2013

Aug 10, 2013 10:36 am

I'll joint the topic. We have granite pavers that been pre-sealed, however we've been told that we still need to seal th...

Re: 99% of Tradies are bad ?Building A New House

11 July 2013

Jul 11, 2013 1:24 pm

Ok, so how do you deal with a$$holes who quotes you one price, you agree to that and then during the job they keep adding extra $50 for this, extra $100 for this and then "it's too difficult to do we have to add another $200". It's all while they already started and half way through. They ...

Ok, so how do you deal with a$$holes who quotes you one price, you agree to that and then during the job they keep addin...

Re: 99% of Tradies are bad ?Building A New House

9 July 2013

Jul 09, 2013 1:00 pm

We never settled for the lowest price. I know that you will pay for it later, but apparently it's not always the case. I agree with saying thank you and being nice to them but what do you say when they turn up and hour late and sit and play with their phone for another half hour. You are wasting eve...

We never settled for the lowest price. I know that you will pay for it later, but apparently it's not always the case. I...