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7 August 2014

Re: how can you tell if builders used acrylic render vs cemeBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Aug 07, 2014 5:38 pm

I agree with you aussiemark. I honestly have no idea in any building works but I know what BS looks like. It's definitely a mistake made by the builder. They're just trying to justify their mistake. I We have more issues with our builder but manly miscommunication issues and build management and the...

I agree with you aussiemark. I honestly have no idea in any building works but I know what BS looks like. It's definitel...

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7 August 2014

Re: how can you tell if builders used acrylic render vs cemeBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Aug 07, 2014 9:27 am

The joys of building with a volume builder.

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7 August 2014

Re: how can you tell if builders used acrylic render vs cemeBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Aug 07, 2014 9:20 am

Engs. Just an update with my render. The builder thought that I wouldn't like the acrylic finish on the render so they went ahead with cement even though I requested acrylic. They offered to re coat the render with acrylic and was told that it will not make a difference on the susceptibility of the ...

Engs. Just an update with my render. The builder thought that I wouldn't like the acrylic finish on the render so they w...

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5 February 2014

Re: how can you tell if builders used acrylic render vs cemeBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Feb 04, 2014 11:20 pm

Honestly, I don't mind whether it is smooth, rough, or swirly as long as it is uniform. My main concern is cracking. So does acrylic prevents cracking or its less prone to get cracks vs cement?

Honestly, I don't mind whether it is smooth, rough, or swirly as long as it is uniform. My main concern is cracking. So ...

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4 February 2014

Re: how can you tell if builders used acrylic render vs cemeBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Feb 04, 2014 4:26 pm

Just an update. Spoke to our site supervisor and he said that the finish of the acrylic will be poorer than cement is this true or pure BS?

Just an update. Spoke to our site supervisor and he said that the finish of the acrylic will be poorer than cement is th...

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31 January 2014

Re: how can you tell if builders used acrylic render vs cemeBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jan 31, 2014 9:54 pm

Hey oncewerefurriers. Thanks for the info. Yeah it's still grey no colour (as you would with cement) at all and also no rubbery feel to the lumps. I believe this just confirms my hunch that they mistakenly used cement instead of acrylic. :( What's the best action to fix this? Should I request to get...

Hey oncewerefurriers. Thanks for the info. Yeah it's still grey no colour (as you would with cement) at all and also no ...

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31 January 2014

how can you tell if builders used acrylic render vs cement rBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jan 31, 2014 6:15 pm

Hi guys/gals. Just a quick noob question about rendering. Our builder has recently rendered part of our front facade. Now we requested acrylic render. However, when they where rendering they had a cement mixer and bags of cement. Now my question is when they use acrylic render, do they use regular c...

Hi guys/gals. Just a quick noob question about rendering. Our builder has recently rendered part of our front facade. No...

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1 September 2013

Re: a question about nogginsBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Sep 01, 2013 11:11 am

Thanks bashworth. I have no idea when it comes to building. But it certainly looks odd. Thanks for the input.

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31 August 2013

a question about nogginsBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Aug 31, 2013 9:35 pm

Hi, just a question about noggins on frames. I had a quick look at our frames and noticed that we had a handful of noggin that were not flushed against the studs and you could see the nails that is holding it on to the frame. Is this acceptable or it requires to be replaced or corrected? Any infos a...

Hi, just a question about noggins on frames. I had a quick look at our frames and noticed that we had a handful of noggi...

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28 August 2013

Re: The New No. 9.... Building with Fowler HomesBuilding A New House

Aug 28, 2013 10:48 pm

hi dreaman, lovely home. Wow how high is your family/dinning ceiling. Breath taking.

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22 August 2013

Re: Building Monte Carlo 33 with Fowler homesBuilding A New House

Aug 22, 2013 6:09 pm

Hey booget, the house looks great. And wow a massive backyard.

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22 February 2013

Re: Help, developer wants to increase our pitch roof and parGeneral Discussion

Feb 22, 2013 7:21 am

Wow thats pretty accurate! :: Thanks heaps.

Wow thats pretty accurate! Thanks heaps.

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21 February 2013

Re: Help, developer wants to increase our pitch roof and parGeneral Discussion

Feb 21, 2013 4:14 pm

Hey Stewie D Not sure if this pic would work but ill give it a go. http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=8493204663 http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=8493204663 http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=8493203187 http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=8493203187

Hey Stewie D Not sure if this pic would work but ill give it a go. http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=8493204663 http://m.f...

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21 February 2013

Help, developer wants to increase our pitch roof and parapetGeneral Discussion

Feb 20, 2013 11:07 pm

Hi, just got our plans back from the developer and they want us to increase our parapet height due to a low pitch roof (10 degrees minimum is 22.5 degrees). They want to increase the front parapet to 1m, which will make the front elevation look odd and out of balance. Is there a way around this? cou...

Hi, just got our plans back from the developer and they want us to increase our parapet height due to a low pitch roof (...

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4 February 2013

Re: provisional allowance and fhog capHome Finance

Feb 04, 2013 6:23 pm

Hey jb_money, Thanks for your reply. We where hoping that this was the case. Again thanks for your help. Cheers

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3 February 2013

provisional allowance and fhog capHome Finance

Feb 03, 2013 6:05 pm

Hi, just a quick question regarding the fhog nsw cap. When we signed our contract we were over the cap by just under $2k. Now we told that we no longer need the provisional allowance and we have taken out the flooring. Now as a result we are under the cap and have been given a post contract variatio...

Hi, just a quick question regarding the fhog nsw cap. When we signed our contract we were over the cap by just under $2k...

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16 January 2013

Frameless stacker doors- approximate cost?Windows & Doors

Jan 16, 2013 9:56 pm

We're looking to get frameless internal stacker doors to close out a section/room. The opening is about 2.2m wide by 2.44m height. Does anyone have one of these or know the approx cost ? Any information would be greatly appreciated or point to the right direction.

We're looking to get frameless internal stacker doors to close out a section/room. The opening is about 2.2m wide by 2.4...

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23 May 2012

Re: tender taking a long time.General Discussion

May 23, 2012 3:13 pm

12-14 weeks? Been reading that most get theirs within 2-3 weeks for a formal quote.

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23 May 2012

tender taking a long time.General Discussion

May 23, 2012 11:47 am

Hi just wondering what's peoples opinion about a builder who's taking about a month (and counting) to come up with a tender. Should this ring alarm bells on what the future may be? They said that they have not got anything back from the surveyor and geo reports. Thanks

Hi just wondering what's peoples opinion about a builder who's taking about a month (and counting) to come up with a ten...

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30 April 2012

Re: opinion on essential upgradesBuilding A New House

Apr 30, 2012 10:27 pm

Thanks for all the replies. So majority says high ceilings and kitchen. Should I bother with glazing or low e windows?